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Friday Football: Tonka vs. Armstrong

Minnetonka hopes to move to 2-0 as they face Armstrong on the road. The former Classic Lake Conference rivals meet Friday in a battle of unbeatens.

FOOTBALL FRIDAY

Minnetonka (1-0 0-0 Lake Conference) vs. Robbinsdale Armstrong (1-0, 1-0 Northwest Suburban Conference)

PLAYMAKERS
-- Rashad Cohen (Minnetonka – Running Back)
Rushed 17 times for 132 yards with two touchdowns in the season opening win. Scored a 74-yard touchdown.     
-- Malcolm Moore (Minnetonka – Wide receiver)
Caught six passes for 99 yards with two scores in the win over Class AAAA defending champions.
--  Anthony Graham (Robbinsdale Armstrong – Running Back)
Rushed 31 times for 141 yards in the season opener.
-- Earl Young (Robbinsdale Armstrong –Quarterback)
Completed eight of 14 passes and threw three touchdowns versus Maple Grove.

SKIPPERS WIN IF...
They can continue their strong defensive showings away from home. They held Totino-Grave, which is known for their high-powered offense, scoreless on the road.

FALCONS WIN IF...
They can utilize a rushing attack that can move the ball and keep the Minnetonka offense off the field. .

2-MINUTE DRILL
SITE: Robbinsdale Armstrong High School
TIME: 7 p.m. Friday
WEATHER: Clear, 58 degrees
LAST MEETING: Minnetonka won 35-20 in 2009 at Armstorng in a Classic Lake contest before that league broke up last season.

MINNETONKA SCHEDULE
Thu, Sep 1 at Totino-Grace W 28-0
Fri, Sep 9 at Robbinsdale Armstrong
Fri, Sep 16 vs. Bloomington Jefferson
Fri, Sep 23 vs. Edina
Fri, Sep 30 at Wayzata
Thu, Oct 6 at Eden Prairie
Fri, Oct 14 vs. Duluth East
Wed, Oct 19 vs. Hopkins

ROBBINSDALE ARMSTRONG SCHEDULE
Thu, Sep 1 at Maple Grove W 18-16
Fri, Sep 9 Minnetonka
Fri, Sep 16 at Centennial
Fri, Sep 23 Coon Rapids
Fri, Sep 30 Osseo
Fri, Oct 7 at Champlin Park
Fri, Oct 14 Anoka
Wed, Oct 19 at Park Center



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