Week 6

Game time: 7:30 p.m.

Game place: Case Field, Washington

WASHINGTON DEMONS

Overall record: 1-4 District record: 0-1

Last week: Grinnell 35, Washington 14

Five things to know

1. Solon rivalry always stirs emotions in Demons

2. Washington one of 11 teams tied for fourth in 3A with 5 recovered fumbles

3. Solon leads series 8-3

4. Spartans have nearly 4 times as many yards rushing as Demons

5. Demons have 11 touchdowns to Solon’s 31

Keys to the game

1. Find a ground game

2. Gain positive yards rushing

3. Defense must have huge night

Team stats

Passing yards: 742

Rushing yards: 365

Total tackles: 207

Individual stats

Ethan Patterson: 43-for-92, 728 yards, 5 touchdowns, 4 interceptions; 57 rushes for 182 yards

Tayven Stuart: 36 rushes for 123 yards

Jacob Miller: 11 receptions, 127 yards, 2 TDs

DaShaun Westphal-Edwards: 21.5 tackles, 17 solo tackles, 4 tackles for loss

Lucas Kroll: 9 catches, 240 yards, 3 touchdowns, 40 tackles, 33 solo, 5.0 tackles for loss, 1 interception

From the coach

“It's always special when you get to play at home, regardless of opponent. Last week was rough for a lot of reasons. I'm expecting a great atmosphere and a very competitive game on Friday night.” — Nick Ehret

SOLON SPARTANS

Overall record: 5-0 District record: 1-0

Last week: Solon 56, West Burlington/Notre Dame 0

Five things to know

1. Sean Stahle is second in Class 3A in all-purpose yards at 993

2. Blake Timmons is sixth in Class 3A with 15 touchdowns

3. Solon leads 3A with 10 interceptions

4. Offense is a spread power and defense is a base 4-3

5. Lucas Stanton is in second year as head coach after leaving same position at Mount Vernon.

Keys to the game

1. Do not be blinded by 1-4 record

2. Contain Demon quarterback on scrambles

3. Do not allow big pass plays

Team stats

Passing yards: 910

Rushing yards: 1407

Total tackles: 221

Individual stats

Blake Timmons: 35-for-62 passing, 754 yards passing, 405 yards rushing, 15 total TDs

Sean Stahle: 76 rushes, 631yards, 9 TDs, 25.1 kick return average, 1 TD

Jake Quillin: 9 catches, 223 yards, 4 TDs

Parker Pentico: 9.5 tackles, 8 solo, 5.0 tackles for loss

Brett White: 32.5 tackles, 25 solo, 4.5 tackles for loss

From the coach

“This game has developed into a good rivalry over the years well before I was here. I know our kids and fans look forward to it. You can always count on Washington to play hard, be physical and be well prepared. Washington is much better than their record would indicate, and we know that. We know the Washington team and fans will be ready to go, so we need to be ready for the challenge.”— Lucas Stanton