McKinley, Hoover feature stellar running backs

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Chris.Beaven, Canton Repository

All they need is a crack of daylight.

One seam in the middle of the line, an open lane around the outside.

If Hoover’s Erick Howard or McKinley’s Bryce Wilder see that little bit of running room Friday night, look out. It could change the game and perhaps the course of their team’s season.

Hoover and McKinley — led by their senior tailbacks — meet Friday night at 7:30 in a key Federal League game at North Canton Memorial Stadium. The Vikings (5-2, 3-1) are looking to stay in contention for a third straight league title while trying to nail down another playoff spot. McKinley’s hopes of a league crown are slim, but a win goes a long way to helping the Bulldogs (4-3, 3-2) get back into the postseason hunt.

“It should be a great football game because it’s their strength vs. our strength,” Hoover head coach Don Hertler Jr. said. Read More...

NETWORK

Hoover Vikings Football

Canton McKinley Bulldogs Game Preview