In the movie world rarely are the sequels better than the originals.

For every Godfather II there are many more that are like Caddyshack II.

But on the gridiron, who knows?

Webster Groves and Parkway North will lock horns once again. But this time, there is much more on the line.

Back on Sept. 25, the host Statesmen (11-0) scored 13 points in the fourth quarter en route to a 20-14 victory. In that game, the Vikings were driving late after recovering and onside kick and were in Webster territory with their eyes on the goal line before an interception put a dagger in their hearts.

It was the only loss of the season for Parkway North (10-1).

On Friday, the host Vikings will welcome Webster Groves for a Class 5 semifinal. The winner of the game will go on to face the Raytown South-Osage winner for the Class 5 state championship at 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 28 at the Edward Jones Dome. The Statesmen have won state titles in 1979, 1988 and 2002 and reached the title game in 2003. This is Parkway North's first time in the semifinals.

The two teams are more than familiar with each other.

Besides both programs residing in the Suburban South Conference, the two coaches have been with their respective programs for some time.

Parkway North's Bob Bunton is in his 29th season as a coach, 10th as the head mentor. Webster's Cliff Ice is in his 11th season as the head Statesman.

"We're in the same conference, we play all the time, the coaches have been there forever. We could probably write each other's playbook from memory," Ice said. "It's going to come down to little adjustments and mistakes and somehow we have gotten away with the mistakes all year."

Added Bunton: "We're not going to have to watch much tape. I think that makes it even more special because it will come down to execution."

Probably the most scary thing about Webster's season is the fact that they haven't played their best game. Were it not for a miraculous 80-yard bomb for a touchdown against Chaminade with no time left, the Statesmen would likely be preparing for their annual Turkey Day game instead of worrying about the Vikings.

"We have to think that we're a little bulletproof right now but there is a lot of work to be done," Ice said. "We'll keep riding the roller coaster and hope that we come out on top in the end."

Webster senior Derrick Dilworth, one of three quarterbacks for the Statesmen, says that things will have to change pronto in their approach towards preparation.

"We have to practice harder, way harder. The intensity has to step up, everything has to step up," Dilworth said. "We've always been a second half team but we're going to have to play for four quarters so we don't have to worry about a last second touchdown."

Webster's three-headed monster at QB has been effective all season with Dilworth, junior Marquis Clemons and transfer Desi Brown, who is proving to be a formidable force running the ball, racking up 512 yards and five touchdowns.

While Webster escaped by the skin of its teeth in the Chaminade game, the Vikings rode their stout defense and pounding ground game to beat Parkway Central 21-0 in the quarterfinals.

"I don't know how much the previous games will carry over," Bunton said. "It's going to boil down to not turning the ball over, special teams and outstanding defense."

Both offenses could find themselves spinning their tires.

Webster's defense, led by standout linebacker Jason Meehan, have bullied most of their opponents. Chaminade's Rob Standard ran for the quietest 200 yards you've seen in the quarterfinals.

Parkway North has had the best scoring defense in the conference. Led by playmakers Zach and Mitch Hanson and senior linebacker Dylan Abbett, the Vikings are allowing just eight points a game.

On the offensive side of the ball, senior Jamie Buchanan has rushed for 1,407 yards and 15 touchdowns in front of a big and talented offensive line.

No matter how it shakes out, Friday's winner will have a lot of momentum heading into next week's title tilt.

"I do think that it is the best two teams left," Bunton said. "Everyone is flying on adrenaline and it's a really exciting time for both schools and the communities."