Preview: Loyola at Stevenson

Top-seeded Stevenson (10-0) will play host to eighth-seeded Loyola (8-2) at 1 p.m. on Saturday in the second round of the Class 8A football playoffs. Here’s what to look forward to this weekend:

DIFFERENCE MAKERS

Stevenson

Cameron Green, wide receiver, sr. — Averaging 16 yards per catch and one touchdown a game during the regular season, Green was a non-factor (one catch) in the Patriots’ first-round win over Lyons. The Lions double-teamed Green using one cornerback and an outside linebacker. Against Loyola, Stevenson must find a way to get Green the ball.

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