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Gridiron Gameday: Orioles Ready for Homecoming

St. Louis Park has a though test as the Spring Lake Park Panthers come to town tonight.

Spring Lake Park (2-1 North Suburban Conference) vs. (2-1 North Suburban Conference). It is the Homecoming game for the Orioles.

PLAYMAKERS

  • Spring Lake Park — Brandon Jones: The Panther QB has already tallied 198 rushing yards this season.  He can pass as well, racking up 173 yards through the air.
  • St. Louis Park- Jacolbi Courington-Meier: This youngster reminds me of Michael Vick.  He can be affective both through the air and on the ground.  So far this season, Courington-Meier has rushed for 135 yards and thrown for 222.

ORIOLES WIN IF…

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They can fix the mistakes that led to a . Coach Varpness and the Orioles offense will need to produce points if they want to be successful this season.

PANTHERS WIN IF...

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They can protect their quarterback throughout the entire game. The Panthers have been most efficient when they get their offensive line moving quickly off the snap. If the Panthers front line is lethargic this Friday, the Orioles might pull off the upset.

2-MINUTE DRILL

SITE:

TIME: 7 p.m. Friday

WEATHER: Cloudy, 62 degrees

TV: Live on ParkTV

LAST MEETING

Spring Lake Park defeated the Orioles, 21-10, on Sept. 24, 2011.

ST. LOUIS PARK SCHEDULE

Thu, Sep 1

 7:00 PM

at North Branch  (W) 22-19

Fri, Sep 9

 7:00 PM

vs. Fridley (W) 20-7

Fri, Sep 16

 7:00 PM

at Robbinsdale Cooper (L) 28-0

Fri, Sep 23

Thu, Oct 6

 7:00 PM

vs. Hopkins

Fri, Oct 14

 7:00 PM

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