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Football Preview: Columbia Heights vs. St. Louis Park

The Hylanders take a winless record to the Orioles' home turf.

Columbia Heights (0-6, North Suburban Conference) vs. St. Louis Park (2-4, North Suburban Conference)

PLAYMAKERS

  • St. Louis Park — Grant Donald: The anchor of the Orioles defense, Donald has 47 tackles on the year.
  • Columbia Heights — Nick Liebelt: Maybe the only bright spot the Hylanders have this season, Liebelt has racked up 717 yards through the air.

HYLANDERS WIN IF...

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They can slow down the opposing team's offense. The Hylanders are giving up more than 30 points a game this season.

ORIOLES WIN IF…

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They can stop the only thing Columbia Heights has—Liebelt and the passing game.

2-MINUTE DRILL

SITE:

TIME: 7 p.m. Friday

WEATHER: Partly cloudy, 61 degrees

TV: ParkTV channel 16; also streamed online

LAST MEETING

The Orioles defeated Columbia Heights, 49-35, on Oct. 15, 2010.

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