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Gridiron Gameday: New Coach, New Season for Orioles
Everything you need to know about St. Louis Park's football game this week.
Editor's Note: Today is the first in a new weekly feature that will get you ready for and football. Look for "Gridiron Gameday" articles the morning of every game this season.
St. Louis Park (0-0 North Suburban Conference) vs. North Branch (0-0 NSC)
PLAYMAKERS
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- North Branch — Safety Jared Houle: Going into his senior year, Houle looks to add on to the 7.6 tackles per game he averaged last year.
- St. Louis Park — Head coach Vince Varpness: Still early in his coaching career, it is very important that the new St. Louis Park head man sets the tone for the 2011/2012 season.
ORIOLES WIN IF...
They can defend better than they did last year. North Branch put up 42 points on the Orioles, though St. Louis Park did win by 2.
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VIKINGS WIN IF...
They do not become too run happy. If the Vikings spread the field with their fast receivers, it will be difficult for St. Louis Park to keep up.
2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: North Branch High School (38175 Grand Ave., North Branch)
TIME: 7 p.m. Thursday
WEATHER: Mostly sunny, 76 degrees
RADIO: N/A
LAST MEETING
St. Louis Park defeated North Branch 44-42 (3 OT) on Sept. 3, 2010.