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Football Wednesday Preview: Simley vs. Richfield
Simley travels to Richfield for the season finale Wednesday.
(2-5 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference) vs. Richfield (1-6 overall, 1-5 in the Classic Suburban Conference)
PLAYMAKERS
- Darion Fletcher (Simley– cornerback/wide receiver/wingback)
Scored four touchdowns in the Spartans’ 46-36 win over Duluth Denfeld. He had two rushing and two receiving scores. Fletcher is a three-year starter who has drawn recruiting looks from Northern Iowa, South Dakota State and North Dakota State.
- Nick Wanzek (Simley— Quarterback)
The junior had a season-best 130 yards passing and 85 yards rushing as he contributed three scores in last week’s win. .
- DeShawn Jones (Richfield – Wide Receiver)
Had a season-high 69 receiving yards and his first receiving touchdown last weekend.
- Corban Halbur (Richfield – Quarterback)
Threw for a touchdown and had a rushing score in loss to Tartan last week. He has thrown for 628 yards this season.
SPARTANS WIN IF...
They can build on their offensive showing last week. The Spartans scored 46 points in the win over Duluth Denfeld after scoring just 46 in their first six games combined.
RICHFIELD SPARTANS WIN IF...
They can improve their rushing defense. The Spartans have allowed 1,869 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns this season.
TWO-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Richfield High School
TIME: 7 p.m. on Wednesday
WEATHER FORECAST: Mostly Cloudy, 42 degrees
LAST MEETING: Simley defeated Richfield 12-8 at home in the season finale last year.
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 W 46-36
Wed, Oct 19 at Richfield
