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Football Friday Preview: Under the Lights
The Lakers are playing their first game at Southwest Stadium under the lights Friday when they face crosstown rival Washburn.
THE MATCH-UP
(1-1, 1-0 Minneapolis City Conference) vs. (2-1, 2-0 Minneapolis City Conference)
PLAYMAKERS
Dantavian Sears (Southwest – Running Back)
Junior has rushed for 148 yards on just 17 carries with three touchdowns this season.
Cam Knuckles (Southwest –Wide Receiver)
Has caught seven passes for 194 yards this year.
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Shakeel Nelson (Washburn – Wide Receiver/Cornerback)
Scored on a 90-yard kickoff return and a 72-yard pass last week against Waseca.
Jeff Jones (Washburn – Running Back)
The sophomore rusher has scored nine touchdowns and rushed for 282 yards in only three games.
LAKERS WIN IF...
They can win the turnover battle. The Lakers returned two interceptions for touchdowns and a fumble recovery for another score in the season opener. The Lakers are playing their first game at Southwest Stadium under the lights. They are hoping to beat Washburn for the first time in 26 attempts.
MILLERS WIN IF...
They can improve their pass defense. The Millers allowed Waseca to complete four passing touchdowns last week and the Lakers have four different receivers with pass plays over 37 or more yards.
2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Southwest High School
TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
WEATHER: Partly Cloudy, 56 degrees
LAST MEETING: Washburn defeated Southwest 33-25 at home.
SOUTHWEST SCHEDULE
Fri, Sep 2 Edison (at Augsburg) 76-8
Fri, Sep 9 at Edina L 38-0
Fri, Sep 23 Washburn
Sat, Oct 1 North
Fri, Oct 7 at South
Fri, Oct 14 at Henry
Wed, Oct 19 St. Paul City Conference Game
WASHBURN SCHEDULE
Thu, Sep 1 Henry W 40-12
Fri, Sep 9 at South W 45-6
Fri, Sep 16 Waseca L 59-28
Fri, Sep 23 at Southwest
Fri, Sep 30 Edison
Fri, Oct 14 North
Wed, Oct 19 St. Paul City Conference
