MARYSVILLE — Marysville-Pilchuck hopes to do what no team has been able to do in six years — beat Bellevue.

Execution, hydration and nutrition is essential before they meet the Wolverines Nov. 28, M-P’s coach Brandon Carson said.

“Our kids are really excited to play them, and we think we have a good plan,” Carson said.

The Wolverines have won 66 consecutive games and six-straight state titles with its intimidating front heavy-defense and methodical play under coach Butch Goncharoff.

Carson is preparing his team for both the elements and Bellevue’s deceptive backfield play behind its vaunted winged T formation.

“You got to be disciplined and read keys,” Carson said. “When you see a tackle, you got to make it.”

And to get past Bellevue’s 4-3 defensive scheme, Carson said that the Tommies will have to chip away at small gains.

“We got to take gains at only five or six yards a play, and be happy with those,” Carson said. “I think they have incredible talent in every defensive position.”

It will be warm inside the Tacoma Dome, Carson said, so he had his team practice indoors with the temperatures cranked up.

Carson advised his team to not overindulge on Thanksgiving prior to the game, but had them focus on hydration all week to avoid cramps Friday.

If M-P beats Bellevue, it will advance to the state championship game against either Mount Spokane or Eastside Catholic Dec. 5 at the Tacoma Dome.

Kickoff for the semifinals against Bellevue is at 7:30 p.m.