Coaches keys to this weekends games

Control the line of scrimmage on both sides of the ball and don't turn the ball over are Marina coach J.D. Dennis' keys to Friday's game with Gunn.

Do what we do and stick together, playing our brand of football is what Salinas coach Steve Zenk preached in practice this week in preparation for Friday's game with Milpitas.

Play together and for each other is what North Salinas coach Ben Ceralde labeled as keys to Friday's home game with Gonzales.

Get the extra yard, contain the quarterback and win the turnover battle is what North County coach Sean Gomes talked about as keys to Friday's game in Greenfield.

Start fast, don't turn the ball over and erase the special teams mistakes are what Trinity coach Frank Leonard stressed in practice as keys to Saturday's game.

Stay disciplined, limit the flags and come out healthy are Soledad coach Eric Rodriguez's keys to Friday's road game at southern section power Righetti.

Avoiding an emotional letdown, be consistent in our discipline, and execution in our assignments are what Seaside coach Al Avila stressed in practice this week.

Gonzales coach Art Berlanga talked about doing a better job in taking care of the ball and winning the turnover battle as keys to Friday's game at North Salinas.

Demonstrate mental toughness in the face of adversity is what Alisal coach Cesar Chaidez talked about as a key to Friday's game with Santa Cruz.

Finish in the red zone and do a better job executing assignments are Hartnell coach Matt Collins keys to Saturday's matinee with visiting Redwoods.

Finish drives offensively and make stops on third and fourth down defensively are King City coach Mac Villanueva's keys to Friday's meeting with Pacific Grove.

Match physicality with a good team on the road, and execution is what Pacific Grove coach Chris Morgan talked about as keys against King City.

Greenfield coach Adam Barsenas kept Friday's key against visiting North County simple, asking his players for one thing -- finish.

Bounce back from last week, go out and play hard with no penalties are Monterey coach Henry Lusk's keys to Friday game with Pitman.