The CAM Cougars (5-0) will host the Griswold Tigers (0-5) for a First Round Playoff game on Friday night, a rematch of their meeting in Week 1 of the regular season. The Cougars won that first meeting back on August 28th handily 60-8 and now a trip to the second round of the postseason is on the line. Both teams have first year head coaches so the first meeting of the season contained a lot of unknowns. CAM Head Coach Barry Bower said it will be a little different this second time around.

The Cougars have played sound defense throughout the season and have a big-play capable offense led by running back Lane Spieker. Spieker had a big night in that first meeting with 2 passing, 2 rushing, and 2 return touchdowns against the Tigers. Griswold Head Coach Chase Wallace said his team will need to play fundamentally sound against the Cougars.

The Tigers have had most of their success on the ground but have been trying to work in more passing to the new system. Coach Bower has been impressed with the backfield and how the Tigers have improved up front.

Despite the lack of success in the win column, Coach Wallace has been impressed by the positive attitude and fight from his team.

You can hear full interviews with both coaches during our pregame for the contest Friday night on KJAN. We’ll start the night with our pick ’em show Who’s Gonna Win? at 6:00 p.m., followed by pregame at 6:30 p.m. and kickoff at 7:00 p.m. Chris Parks and Mike Smith will have the call from Anita on AM 1220, FM 101.1, and online at kjan.com