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Football Friday Preview: Simley vs. Henry Sibley

Simley looks for its first win of the season against Henry Sibley at home Friday night.

Simley (0-2 overall, 0-2 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Henry Sibley (0-2 overall, 0-2 in the Classic Suburban Conference)


PLAYMAKERS

  • Jake Short (Simley—Running Back) Rushed for 1,074 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore.
  • Darion Fletcher (Simley—Cornerback/wide receiver/wingback) A three-year starter who has drawn recruiting looks from Northern Iowa, South Dakota State and North Dakota State University.
  • Dante Grant (Henry Sibley—Quarterback) A three-sport standout who bounced back from disappointing first game to pass for 149 yards in the season opener. 
  • Jackson Eskierka (Henry Sibley—Wide Receiver) Caught six passes for 63 yards in 27-25 loss to Hill-Murray


SPARTANS WIN IF...
They can make strides moving the ball and getting in the end zone. They have yet to score a touchdown this season after facing two of the state’s top teams earlier this month.

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WARRIORS WIN IF...
They can continue to be more effective offensively. The Warriors scored 25 points in their two-point loss to Hill-Murray after being shutout in the season opener.

TWO-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Simley High School
TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday
WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
LAST MEETING: Henry Sibley defeated Simley 28-7 at home last season.

SIMLEY SCHEDULE
Fri, Sep 2 vs. St. Thomas Academy L 42-0
Fri, Sep 9 at Mahtomedi L 28-0
Fri, Sep 16 vs. Henry Sibley
Fri, Sep 23 at North St. Paul
Fri, Sep 30 vs. South St. Paul
Fri, Oct 7 at Hill-Murray
Fri, Oct 14 vs. Duluth Denfeld
Wed, Oct 19 at Richfield

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