Hoover vs Canton GlenOak

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SITE: North Canton Memorial Stadium, 7:30 p.m.

RECORDS: GlenOak 2-3, 0-2; Hoover 4-1, 2-0.

LAST WEEK: Jackson 24, GlenOak 21, OT; Hoover 21, Lake 0.

LAST MEETING: GlenOak won 28-7 last year.

WHAT TO WATCH: The Golden Eagle offense needs to develop another dimension. With QB Mike Hartline nursing a gimpy leg back to health, GlenOak’s ground game has been virtually non-existent. It is becoming increasingly difficult for GlenOak to move the ball because defenses are dropping more into coverage or pressuring Hartline.

The Golden Eagle offense needs to come ready to handle Hoover’s relentless pressure on defense. The Vikings are well-rounded and playing solidly. With this game at home, the Vikings realize they have a shot to contend with McKinley for a Federal League title. GlenOak, however, has two league losses, and the Eagles need to win out in order to even have a shot at the postseason. A fourth loss would assure them of playing just 10 games.

Hoover QB Josh Nettleton did not have to be the key to the offense in last week’s win. RB Kevin Dahl, filling in for injured or suspended players, made his first varsity start and may not leave the backfield. He ran for nearly 100 yards. The key for the Vikings is the offensive line.

Hoover's Offensive Line:

Tackles: Caleb Cross, Sr. and Zack Meleg, Sr.

Guards: Ron Gnau, Sr. and Andrew Sampsel, Jr.

Center: Evan Merten, Sr.

NETWORK

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