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Football Friday Preview: Henry Sibley vs. Simley
Henry Sibley looks for its first win of the season against Simley on the road Friday night.
FOOTBALL FRIDAY/GAMEDAY
Henry Sibley (0-2, 0-2 Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Simley (0-2, 0-2 Classic Suburban Conference)
PLAYMAKERS
—Dante Grant (Henry Sibley - Quarterback)
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.
— Jake Short (Simley– Running Back)
Rushed for 1074 yards and eight touchdowns as a sophomore.
—Darion Fletcher (Simley– Cornerback/wide receiver/wingback)
Three-year starter who has drawn recruiting looks from Northern Iowa, South Dakota State and North Dakota State.
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.
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 as they have faced two of the state’s top teams in Week 1 and 2.
2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Simley High School
TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
LAST MEETING: Henry Sibley defeated Simley 28-7 at home last season.
HENRY SIBLEY SCHEDULE
Thu, Sept. 1 at South St. Paul L 35-0
Fri, Sept. 9 vs. Hill-Murray L 27-25
Fri, Sept. 16 at Simley
Fri, Sept. 23 vs. Richfield
Fri, Sept. 30 at Mahtomedi
Thu, Oct. 6 vs. Tartan
Fri, Oct. 14 at North St. Paul
Wed, Oct. 19 vs. St. Thomas Academy
SIMLEY SCHEDULE
Fri, Sept. 2 vs. St. Thomas Academy L 42-0
Fri, Sept. 9 at Mahtomedi L 28-0
Fri, Sept. 16 vs. Henry Sibley
Fri, Sept. 23 at North St. Paul
Fri, Sept. 30 vs. South St. Paul
Fri, Oct. 7 at Hill-Murray
Fri, Oct. 14 vs. Duluth Denfeld
Wed, Oct. 19 at Richfield