GIG HARBOR (3-1) @ SOUTH KITSAP (2-2)

• Time: 7 tonight @ Joe Knowles Field

• Television/Internet: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dyTNomd- dZL4 or SKTV 205 Wave Digital Cable.

• Gig Harbor Coach: Aaron Chantler, third year • League Affiliation: Class 4A Narrows League

• Offensive formation: Spread

• Defensive formation: Multiple

• Last year’s Record: 8-3

• 2012 playoff results: Gig Harbor lost 33-31 in the first round of the 4A state playoffs Nov. 16 against Wenatchee.

• Key returners: QB Davis Alexander, 5-11, 170, jr.; WR/DB Bobby Blaser, 6-4, 210, sr.; WR/LB Alex Bouterse, 6-1, 195, jr.; OL/DL Sam Campidilli, 6-7, 285, sr.; WR/DB Santana Johnson, 6-3, 180, sr.; WR/DB Noah Samsen, 5-11, 180, jr.; OL/DL Brandon Schmunk, 6-0, 260, sr.; DB Hunter Talen, 5-11, 170, sr.; WR/DB Hunter Werner, 6-1, 205, sr.; WR/LB Kale Wong, 6-2, 185, jr.

• South Kitsap vs. Gig Harbor: South leads the series 14-8.

• Last meeting with Gig Harbor: The Wolves lost 49-28 on Sept. 20, 2013, at Roy Anderson Field.

• Last week: Gig Harbor defeated Stadium 69-13. • Eric Canton vs. Gig Harbor: 1-1.

• Overview: Time of possession often is an overrated statistic, but it will be important for the Wolves to keep Gig Harbor’s offense off the field. Chantler runs a spread offense and he has a signal-caller, Alexander, who runs it effectively. Through four games, the Tides have averaged a 4A Narrows-best 43 points per game. Alexander has several experienced receivers returning that complement a strong running game. According to the Peninsula Gateway, junior running back Adrian Valona had 100 yards and three touchdowns during last week’s win. Gig Harbor’s defense also has limited opponents to 17.3 points per game, which ranks third in the seven-team 4A Narrows. The Tides have won three of the last four games against South in the rivalry.