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Football Friday: Apple Valley vs. Lakeville South
Fourth-ranked Cougars look to continue strong start to season in first true home game.
Apple Valley (0-2, 0-1 South Suburban Conference) vs. (2-0, 2-0 South Suburban Conference)
PLAYMAKERS
- Matt Thomas (Apple Valley – quarterback)
Matt ran for a 6-yard score and threw for another touchdown in last week’s loss to Lakeville North. He scored the team’s lone touchdown in week one.
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- Mitch Hechsel (Apple Valley – wide receiver)
Arguably the team’s top pass catcher, Mitch had a 23-yard score last week.
- Matt Heller (Lakeville South – wide receiver)
Matt has 11 catches for 168 yards in the Cougars first two games. Coach Larry Thompson calls Matt “amazing,” noting the senior’s quickness, elusiveness and ability to catch anything thrown his way. He’s picked up his game with speedy Trent Bertamus missing time with a bum hamstring.
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- Dillon Lampert (Lakeville South – defensive end)
A former skinny wide receiver, Dillon has enthusiastically made a switch to defense this year. Thompson said the 6-foot-5 senior hit the weights hard in the offseason and, although still somewhat raw, has 11 tackles in two games.
EAGLES WIN IF ...
They come out of the gate better and are able to stay in the game. Last week Apple Valley was down 31-6 at the half. The Eagles need to find a way to put a better rush on the quarterback. Apple Valley must stop shooting itself in the foot with mental mistakes.
COUGARS WIN IF ...
They continue to effectively mix the run and the pass on offense. On defense they need to keep the Apple Valley quarterback guessing with different looks and a solid blitz, providing little time for the Eagle receivers to get deep.
2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Lakeville South High School
TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
WEATHER: Clear, 63 degrees
LAST MEETING: Lakeville South won 13-6 last season in week three.
APPLE VALLEY SCHEDULE
Thur. Sept. 1 @ Hopkins Fri. Sept. 9 vs. Lakeville North L 45-19
Fri. Sept. 16 @ Lakeville South
Fri. Sept. 23 vs. Eagan
Fri. Sept. 30 @ Eastview
Fri. Oct. 7 @ Rosemount
Fri. Oct. 14 vs. Bloomington Jefferson
Wed. Oct. 19 vs. Bloomington Kennedy
LAKEVILLE SOUTH SCHEDULE
Fri. Sept. 2 vs. Eagan Fri. Sept. 9 @ Eastview Fri. Sept. 16 vs. Apple Valley
Fri. Sept. 23 @ Bloomington Jefferson
Fri. Sept. 30 vs. Rosemount
Fri. Oct. 7 @ Lakeville North
Fri. Oct. 14 vs. Prior Lake
Wed. Oct. 19 @ Burnsville