Preview: Memorial Vs. Sand Springs

By Kyle Dierking, NewsOn6.com

In the Game of the Week it is Memorial versus Sand Springs.  Here's how this week's game breaks down.

THE CHARGERS (2-1)

2007 RECORD: 1-9

2007 DISTRICT RECORD: 0-7

Last Week: Defeated Hale 50-14

FEATURED: Tight end Dominique Cornelius has eight catches for 98 yards this season. He was also a member of the Chargers 6A state championship basketball team last season.

SAND SPRINGS SAYS: "We have to contain their speed. We have to keep them in front of us and tackle them in front of us." - Sandites Coach Dustin Kinard

KEY TO SUCCESS: "We're just on our fourth game. The worst we could be is 2-10 but I at least want to strive to these kids is they can be winners." - Chargers Coach Tony Daniels.

THE SANDITES (2-1)

2007 RECORD: 4-6

2007 DISTRICT RECORD: 2-5

LAST WEEK: Defeated Ponca City 45-42

FEATURED: Offensive tackle and Kansas State commit Michael Bowie. The 6-foot-5, 300 pound senior has paved the way for quarterback Johnny Deaton, whose currently the third ranked rusher in the state with 547 yards and three touchdowns. He's also passed for 544 yards and three touchdowns.

MEMORIAL SAYS: "Deaton's kind of their do it everything, zone-read type of guy. He looks like a 4.5 speed type of guy. We've got to get the ball out of his hands." - Chargers Coach Tony Daniels

KEY TO SUCCESS: "I keep it very realistic with our kids. We need four district wins and I don't care who they're against. Get us in the playoffs and we'll go compete." - Sandites Coach Dustin Kinard.

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