Football Friday: Hopkins vs. Blaine

FOOTBALL FRIDAY/GAMEDAY

Hopkins (1-0, 0-0 Lake Conference) vs. Blaine (1-0, 1-0 Northwest Suburban Conference)

PLAYMAKERS
— Ryan Levi (Hopkins- Center)
Captain who did an excellent job of opening holes for Royals’ running game in 47-9 win over Apple Valley last week.
— Tavaughn Blair (Hopkins - Kicker)
Senior captain who bounced back from knee injury to have interception in win over Apple Valley
— Duke Anyanwu (Blaine – Quarterback)
Replaced Star Tribune Metro Player of the Year Eric Kline and rushed and passes for over 100 yards in his debut. Contributed three touchdowns in Bengals’ win
— Luis Sanchez (Blaine – Running Back)
Rushed 28 times for 140 yards in season opening win.

ROYALS WIN IF...
They can stop a versatile Anyanwu, who can beat a team with his feet and arm.

BENGALS WIN IF...
They can stop the high-powered Royals’ passing offense and All-State wide receiver . 

2-MINUTE DRILL

• SITE:
• TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
• WEATHER: Clear, 58 degrees 
• LAST MEETING: First meeting between the two schools

HOPKINS SCHEDULE

• Thu, Sep 1 vs. Apple Valley W 47-9
• Fri, Sep 9 vs. Blaine
• Fri, Sep 16 vs. Irondale
• Fri, Sep 23 at Eden Prairie
• Fri, Sep 30 at Edina
• Thu, Oct 6 at St. Louis Park
• Fri, Oct 14 vs. Wayzata
• Wed, Oct 19 at Minnetonka

BLAINE SCHEDULE

• Thurs, Sep 1 Coon Rapids W 26-17
• Fri, Sep 9 at Hopkins
• Fri, Sep 16 Champlin Park
• Fri, Sep 23 at Anoka
• Fri, Sep 30 Park Center
• Thu, Oct 6 at Andover
• Fri, Oct 14 Maple Grove
• Wed, Oct 19 at Osseo