There were plenty of reasons for Warren Central to feel down this week.

The 37-point second quarter it endured and ensuing loss to Brandon, to name two.

WC coach Josh Morgan, though, is choosing to look at the sunny side of things. His Vikings played well for the other three quarters, and there’s a chance for redemption this Friday in North Jackson against Callaway.

“It’s another great opportunity,” Morgan said. “Basically, what we need is a win by any means. It’s important for our team, and we need to do whatever it takes to find a way to win.”

One thing the Vikings haven’t done recently is finish games. Brandon’s 37-point outburst in last week’s Red Carpet Bowl led to a 44-21 loss. It was WC’s 19th in 22 games, dating to 2010.

Among those 19 losses was a 36-35 setback to Callaway last season. Although neither team made the playoffs in 2011, Warren Central and Callaway enter the rematch seemingly headed in opposite directions. Callaway upset Northwest Rankin — expected to be a contender in Region 2-6A — 20-16 in its 2012 season opener.

“That was one of the biggest wins for Callaway that I can remember. They’re going to be riding a lot of momentum,” Morgan said. “Callaway has really come on. Year-in, year-out, most times they’re in the playoffs and have college prospects.”

The Chargers are led by junior quarterback Chris Mitchell. Last week, in his first varsity start, he completed 20 of 28 passes for 258 yards and two touchdowns. Receiver Dayall Harris caught 11 passes for 145 yards and a TD.

Not only do the Vikings have to slow down a fast offense, they’ll have to do it without three projected starters. Curtis Ross (hamstring), Connor Hughey (spleen) and Jade Pollack (back) — all starters last season — are out indefinitely.

Morgan said the Chargers present a challenge similar to last week’s, although Mitchell gives them a different dimension than Brandon.

“They’re a lot like Brandon. They’re big, explosive and have a quarterback that can get it done on the air and on the ground. He’s probably a better runner than Brandon’s quarterback,” Morgan said.

The Vikings, meanwhile, are still finding their offensive footing. Quarterback Carlisle Koestler was just 6-for-9 for 77 yards against Brandon, and four running backs combined for 124 rushing yards with no one in particular standing out.

Morgan said Callaway’s defensive scheme should give Koestler better passing opportunities — if the linemen can keep him upright.

“They like to put seven and eight men in the box,” Morgan said. “If they’re bringing seven, we have to be able to protect. They go hand-in-hand. We didn’t move the chains as well as we’d like last week, and we have to be balanced.”