Football preview: Visiting Eden Prairie

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Boye Mafe, senior, attempts to shake off a blocker in pursuit of the quarterback in loss against Maple Grove.

Jordan Zaroff, Sports Reporter

Tonight Friday, Sept. 16, The Royals are set to play the Eden Prairie Eagles tonight at 7, at Eden Prairie High School. The Eagles, are already 1-0 in conference play this season, after beating the Edina Hornets last week, with a final score of 21-9.

Tonights game will be the first in conference game for the Royals. Last season, the Eagles beat the Royals with a final score of 56-21. The Royals are looking for revenge after last years defeat. New quarterback, Morgan Holmes, senior, looks to bring a new look to the Royals offense this season.

“Being the QB, I bring leadership by controlling the offense and the pace of the game,” Holmes said. “I try to be a role model and not let my emotions take over in practice, with the younger kids watching me.”

Tonight will be a tough matchup for the Royals, but they will look to Holmes, and the rest of the Royals to put up a tough fight throughout the game.