Coaches keys to this weekends games

Minimize mistakes and take care of the ball are Hartnell coach Matt Collins' keys to Saturday's home opener against Yuba.

Ball security and giving up no big plays is what MPC coach Mike Rasmussen preached in practice in preparation for Saturday's home opener against Redwoods.

Play more physical offensively and stop big plays and the run game on defense is what Marina coach JD Dennis labeled as keys to Friday's battle with Vacaville Christian.

Finish drives, give up no big plays and get a few turnovers is what North County coach Sean Gomes talked about as keys to Friday's home game with Monte Vista.

Play discipline and together is what North Salinas coach Ben Ceralde stressed in practice as a key to Thursday's meeting with Salinas.

Greenfield coach Adam Barsenas broke it down into one word for Friday's key against King City in the annual rivalry game -- heart.

Play with controlled aggression in all facets of the game is what Alisal coach Cesar Chaidez talked about as keys to Friday's road trip to Alvarez.

Controlling the pace and tempo on offense and not giving up big plays to Bishop's explosive offensive playmakers are Seaside coach Al Avila's keys to Friday's meeting.

Gonzales coach Art Berlanga talked about getting the ground game going and not giving momentum away due to turnovers and penalties as keys Saturday against Pacific Grove.

Staying focused on the road, execute and finish are what Pacific Grove coach Chris Morgan labeled as key's to Saturday's battle at Gonzales.

Containing Coast Union's toss and quarterback keepers, avoid big plays on play action, while mixing our offense up and protecting the ball are Trinity coach Frank Leonard's keys to Saturday's game.

Shore up our defense on the perimeter and establish our passing game were stressed in practice by Palma coach Jeff Carnazzo as keys to Friday's road game at Sacred Heart Cathedral.

Limiting Templeton's explosive plays are Carmel coach Golden Anderson's keys to a rare battle with a southern section opponent.

Stepping up as the 2019 Cowboys, not worrying about past teams, and chasing teams goals are what Salinas coach Steve Zenk preached in practice prior to Thursday's home opener.

Limit the first game mistakes and fly to the ball is what Stevenson coach Kyle Cassamas talked about as keys to Saturday's opener at Webb.

Establish the run game, remain disciplined and everyone doing their job is what Soledad coach Eric Rodriguez called keys to Friday's game with Gilroy.

Start fast and finish strong were King City coach Mac Villanueva's words to his players as keys to Friday's meeting with Greenfield.

Capitalizing on our opportunities when we have them, play hard and stay focused for four quarters are Monterey coach Henry Lusk's keys to Friday's road game at Watsonville.

Control the ball and getting off the field on third down are Alvarez coach Anthony Gonzales' keys to Friday home game with rival Alisal.