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Priory Rebels Look To Get In Win Column Against Affton Friday

The team is coming off a close loss to Windsor last week.

Two teams looking for their first win in 2011 will face off in Affton Friday night, as the head for south county to challenge the Cougars. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.

is coming off a close 29-27 loss to the Windsor Owls (Imperial, MO). Affton fell to Union 48-7.

Head coach Marty Combs of the Rebels said, "We have only two returning starters this year. Wide-receiver/free safety Seve Esparrago (senior) and Sam Friedman (junior), who performs well both at left guard and inside linebacker.

"Our team is young and lacks game-tested experience. But what they lack in experience, they more than make up in heart and determination. We made some great plays last week against Windsor, but we need more consistency."

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The home team is in a similar situation this week. Like Priory, Affton is a young group of athletes without much collective game experience. The Cougars only have two returning starters in seniors Shane Theby (offensive tackle) and Jean Pierre. Pierre played the role of defensive back all during 2010, but has now moved over to defensive end.

Head coach Dan Oliver speaks proudly of his players. "My guys knew that they were facing an almost unbeatable Union Wildcats football team. They knew very well that Union was No. 3 last year. We played them twice during training camps over the summer, so my kids knew what they were up against.

"But, that didn't stop them from playing their hearts out every play. They have shown great heart in practice this week to get a win against Priory. Once they get a victory under their belt, I think we'll be just fine."

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