Washburn, Henry Football Clash Tonight

Minneapolis Patrick Henry (Last year: 2-7, 2-4 Minneapolis City Conference) @ Minneapolis Washburn (Last year: 7-4, 5-1)

PLAYMAKERS

Washburn: Kyle Hughes — The senior quarterback was the team's top passer a year ago, passing for more than 1,300 yards while also rushing for more than 900 yards.

Washburn: Jeffery Jones — The sophomore running back got significant time in the backfield last year, scoring eight touchdowns and rushing for more than 700 yards.

Washburn: Charles (Jamison) Whiting — The sophomore free safety is the team's leading returning tackler on defense.

PATRIOTS WIN IF...

They get out to fast start. The Patriots went 2-3 on the road last year and have shown the ability to win away from home, but they would like to start off on the right foot with a win.

MILLERS WIN IF...

They continue the success from last year at home. They were above .500 (4-3) at home and and scored 33 points or more in four of their six home games in 2010.

2-MINUTE DRILL

SITE: Minneapolis Washburn

TIME: 7 p.m. Thursday

WEATHER: Partly Sunny, 82 degrees

LAST MEETING: The Millers beat the Patriots 38-6 on the road.

PATRICK HENRY SCHEDULE

9/1 at Minneapolis Washburn
9/9 Minneapolis Roosevelt
9/16 Minneapolis Edison
9/23 at Minneapolis South

9/30 Mound-Westonka
10/7 at Minneapolis North
10/14 Minneapolis Southwest
10/19 TBD

WASHBURN SCHEDULE

9/1 Minneapolis Henry

9/9 at Minneapolis South

9/16 Waseca

9/23 at Minneapolis Southwest

9/30 Minneapolis Edison

10/7 at Minneapolis Roosevelt

10/14 Minneapolis North

10/19 TBD