FRIDAY NIGHT: Keys & Prediction

THREE KEYS TO A WARRIORS WIN

1. — Stop Madison Neddo. The Eagles senior quarterback is arguably the best overall player in the Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference. He's a runner, passer, punter and kicker. The signal-caller leads the Eagles in rushing, and the Warriors have struggled against dual-threat quarterbacks this season.

2. — Start strong. Warriors QB Darin Washington was a notoriously slow starter until he put up 240 first-half yards last week. By jumping out early and establishing a rhythm, the Warriors could have the game in hand by halftime. The Warriors will try to force Neddo into more throwing situations.

3. — Stay disciplined. The Warriors held tough in the face of a frustrated Cambridge-South Dorchester team in the opening round. The Vikings committed more than their share of personal foul penalties late in the game. The Warriors again have to keep their cool in what should be an even closer game. Penalties could play a role in the field position battle.

PREDICTION: Warriors win, 35-17.

The Warriors offensive show continues, on the legs of RB Mike Kelly and the arm of QB Darin Washington, to the team's first region title since 2006. Bo Manor is undefeated on turf this season, but the Warriors are 4-1 at home, with their lone defeat at the hands of undefeated North Harford. The Warriors get ahead early, forcing QB Madison Neddo to throw. Look for the Havre de Grace secondary to force a big turnover.