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Football Friday Preview: Simley vs. Duluth Denfeld

Simley faces Duluth Denfeld at home Friday

(1-5 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Duluth Denfeld (2-4 Independent)

PLAYMAKERS

  • Micah Barnes (Simley—Running Back/Linebacker)
    The senior has 381 rushing yards this season
  • Jake Short (Simley—Running Back)
    The junior rusher is averaging an impressive 8.5 yards per carry this year.
  • Connor Behm (Duluth Denfeld – Running Back)
    This sophomore rushed 15 times for 82 yards in loss to Duluth East last weekend.
  • Kasey Bennett (Duluth Denfeld – Offensive Tackle)
    Sophomore back had two touchdowns in Duluth East game.

SPARTANS WIN IF...
They can get off to a better start in the second half. They have yet to score in the third quarter this season.

HUNTERS WIN IF...
They can keep their sophomore running back duo healthy. They have been bothered by injuries at time this season, but rushed for a combined 162 yards last week.

TWO-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Simley High School
TIME: 7 p.m. on Friday
WEATHER FORECAST: Partly Cloudy, 48 degrees
LAST MEETING: This is the first meeting between the two schools.

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 W 21-0
Fri, Sep 23 at North St. Paul L 22-13
Fri, Sep 30 vs. South St. Paul L 24-0
Fri, Oct 7 at Hill-Murray L 23-12
Fri, Oct 14 vs. Duluth Denfeld
Wed, Oct 19 at Richfield

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