GMC Football Preview for Week 2: Chargers Face Another Stern Test

Here’s a look ahead to the second week of football action in the Greater Metro Conference, featuring the Hamilton High School game:

Sussex Hamilton (3-0, 1-0 GMC) at Brookfield Central (2-1, 1-0 GMC)

Kickoff: 7 p.m. at

Last year: Hamilton shut out the Lancers 24-0 in the final game of the regular season.

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Essentials: Hamilton’s victory over Marquette was its first in school history, so it’s natural to wonder if the Chargers might let down emotionally. But there’s no room for that as they go on the road for the first time since Week 1. The game features two of the very best running backs in the GMC; Hamilton’s Nick Patterson has 313 yards and seven touchdowns in three games while Central’s DeMario Harris has 276 yards and five scores in just two contests. The Lancers’ only loss came in the when they committed 10 turnovers. The Journal Sentinel ranks Hamilton fifth in the Milwaukee area.

On Patch: Correspondent Tim Prahl will cover the game for Patch. Follow his updates on Twitter @timprahl.

ALSO IN THE GMC

Essentials: Both are unbeaten but have yet to face a big-time opponent. East is strong on the ground; Falls leads the league with five touchdown throws.

On Patch: Vince Butler will report on the game.

Wauwatosa East (1-2, 0-1) at West Allis Central (1-2, 0-1), 7 p.m. Friday

Essentials: East QB Kyle Vnuk has been impressive (33-59, 407 yards, 3 TDs)

On Patch: Tim Bryce will cover the game. Also follow @TosaEastBooster on Twitter for regular updates.

West Allis Hale (1-2, 0-1) at Marquette (1-2, 0-1), 7 p.m. Friday

Essentials: Hale surprised Cedarburg to open but fell flat. Marquette has also lost two straight.

ALSO ON THE WEB

Check out this fabulous YouTube video by SuperRyan149 from Menomonee Falls’ 35-7 victory over Tosa East last week.

Make Brookfield Central at Marquette the WISN Game of the Week for Sept. 16 by voting now.

Find more photos from the Brookfield Central/West Allis Hale contest via BCFootball.org.

To keep up with all the scores and updates on Friday night, set up a Twitter feed for #wisfb. Send your own updates using that hashtag.

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All stats compiled from WisSports.net.