Indiana State | Archive | October, 2005

By Mike McGraw

Executive Director

INDIANAPOLIS ���?? Soccer is not always a fair game. Much like
football, the team which dominates play is not always the team that
wins. That was clearly the case Oct. 29 in No. 17 Fort Wayne Dwenger���?�s
2-0 girls soccer state semifinals win over 13th-ranked Evansville
Central.

The girls from the Pocket City controlled play throughout but went home with nothing to show for it.

This game quite possibly turned on a disallowed Evansville Central
goal in the final three minutes before halftime. The tally was waived
off due to an offside call from the official trailing the play. As a
result, the Bears remained fully on the attack, and Dwenger tallied in
the 48th minute on a counter surge. The goal came from the foot of
Blair Sorg and was assisted by Mary Peden.

It was no more than the third shot on goal that Dwenger had mustered all day long.

Despite stepping the pressure up even more in the game���?�s waning
minutes, Central could not dent the net. Dwenger���?�s Margaret Allgeier
put things out of reach with a goal in the final five minutes.

For the victorious Saints, this might be a case of needing to be
careful what you wish for. The victory set up a date with No. 6
Zionsville in the title game. That is a tall order. The Eagles
thoroughly thrashed Lake Central in the other semi and possess blazing
team speed that the girls from Fort Wayne will be hard-pressed to
handle.

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Your girls cross country team and individual state finals results:

Team results

1. WESTFIELD

3 4 16 17 48 (90) (91) = 88

MAGGIE BINGHAM , KRISTINA KRASICH , BREANNE EHRMAN , KAITLYN LOVE , KATLIN

LUTER , ANNIE MONARDO , HEATHER BEARD

2. VALPARAISO

5 7 12 47 55 (57) (84) = 126

AMANDA HARDESTY , LAUREN HARDESTY , ANDREA KENT , ASHLEE KARP , ELIZABETH

POCHOP , MOLLY STEINER , RACHAEL KUPSIS

3. CARMEL

9 22 24 33 40 (45) (64) = 128

LAUREN WATERMAN , KAYLA MCCURDY , BRIDGET BLAIR , KELLY MCCURDY , BRITTANY

RUTLEDGE , ALLIE MCMAHON , KRISTEN SCHULZ

4. NORTHRIDGE

8 26 27 36 39 (59) (71) = 136

MEGAN JACKSON , MEGAN HAMMEL , HANNAH MILLER , JESSIE LAFREE , VANESSA

LANTZER , KATY RITCHIE , AIMEE GINGERICH

5. LAWRENCE NORTH

18 19 20 37 69 (85) (92) = 163

RACHEL EHRET , ALEXANDRA DAUGHERTY , JENNIFER HALL , ERIKA UTTER , MELANIE

PUGH , KIREN BHULLAR , HOLLYN HARTLEP

6. INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL

6 31 42 46 51 (67) (68) = 176

KATY ACHTIEN , KELLY O’HARA , ASHLEY CASAVANT , ROSE PLOMIN , EMILY

BRESLIN , KELLY SHEW , LAURA PEABODY

7. CHESTERTON

2 15 25 63 86 (94)(108) = 191

SARAH KEHE , MARY BALLINGER , ALI BISHEL , MALORIE CRAFTON , KATIE

CAHILLANE , TESS MULLIN , ALLYSON HARVEY

8. CENTER GROVE

13 28 38 56 66 (109)(128) = 201

SHELBI BURNETT , KRISTEN MARLEY , SARAH HIGGENS , CHARLOTTE FILLENWARTH ,

ASHLEY CHAMBERS , JOY ZHAO , AMANDA MEYER

9. FORT WAYNE SNIDER

21 34 35 78 80 (87)(123) = 248

TYNAE WILSON , ASHLEE LENGACHER , ANNA HONIG , LAUREN HOUSER , CASY

JOHNSON , KATHERINE COLONE , ALYSSA BANDOR

10. DEKALB

10 43 60 79 82 (115)(130) = 274

RACHEL HISSONG , EMILY IDDINS , LESLEE GETTS , AMANDA BOK , JENNIFER

BEAKAS , EMMA WEILER , TASHA THOMAS

11. CARROLL (FORT WAYNE)

29 44 65 70 73 (98) (99) = 281

CHELSEA BLANCHARD , MYCHAELA BAILEY , JESSICA WALCUTT , SAMANTHA GINTHER ,

AUDREY HESS , REBECCA DOWNS , SAMANTHA SIMONSON

12. FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA LUTHERAN

41 50 58 62 83 (103)(124) = 294

KRISTEN FLETCHER , SARAH NEUBACHER , ANGEL FINCHER , HILARY STICKELL ,

KARA DOERFFLER , AUDREY EHLE , RAIJA OCHOLA

13. PORTAGE

32 54 61 76 102 (112)(116) = 325

CHRISTINE BLACKWELL , MELINDA MISCH , TIFFANY CALUAG , TAYLOR HALKO ,

EMILY ROBBINS , KRISTEN MYERS , KATIE HARGARTEN

14. WEST LAFAYETTE

11 52 77 100 106 (120)(129) = 346

LINSEY DALUGA , MONIKA FREISER , CHELSEA UPDIKE , LOUBNA HAMDAOUI ,

CAROLINE EARLY , KATHLEEN YEHLE , RACHEL GENARIS

15. CULVER ACADEMIES

1 53 81 118 125 (138)(139) = 378

ALEXANDRA BANFICH , KILEY TRENNEPOHL , HANNAH GOETTLE , KELLY NORTON ,

ELISE HOOVER , MARISA GILMORE , EMILY THEWS

16. TERRE HAUTE NORTH

30 74 75 111 114 (117)(131) = 404

KAYLA ALEXANDER , AMY HAMILTON , MEGAN HAMILTON , ELIZEBETH MARIETTA ,

KATHLEEN SMITH , MACIE JACKSON , ANNA CLARETTO

17. TELL CITY

23 88 95 121 126 (127)(140) = 453

TIFFANY DAVIS , JESSICA FENN , CHRISTY TEMPEL , CLAIRE TUGGLE , MYRA DAUBY ,

MARIANNE KRUEGER , KYLA ZELLERS

18. JASPER

14 93 105 110 132 (133)(135) = 454

MARIA GRAMELSPACHER , KRISTY SHAW , LACEY OEDING , KAYLA SERGESKETTER ,

MALLORY FUHS , HALEY BRESCHER , SARA FUHS

19. BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE

49 72 101 119 122 (136)(137) = 463

MARYELLEN NORMAN , VANESSA YEARY , CASEY GILLESPIE , MEGAN BARNES ,

SHANNON WHITLOW , ANAH HEWETSON , JESSICA THOMAS

20. TERRE HAUTE SOUTH

89 96 97 104 107 (113)(134) = 493

KRISTI TWITCHELL , KATE GOELLER , ARIEL HALL , BRIANNE STEPPE , ADRIANE

WUNDERLICH , LIZ BENCKENDORF , CHRISTINA CARRICK

Individual results

1 1 68 ALEXANDRA BANFICH CULVER ACADEMIES 10 6:55 14:05.1 5:41

2 2 54 SARAH KEHE CHESTERTON 12 6:56 14:15.7 5:46

3 3 249 MAGGIE BINGHAM WESTFIELD 10 6:57 14:18.4 5:47

4 4 251 KRISTINA KRASICH WESTFIELD 11 6:55 14:18.6 5:47

5 5 224 AMANDA HARDESTY VALPARISO 11 6:56 14:20.0 5:47

6 6 117 KATY ACHTIEN INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 9 6:56 14:20.2 5:47

7 7 225 LAUREN HARDESTY VALPARISO 11 6:55 14:21.6 5:48

8 156 MARY CATHERINE QUIETT MISHAWAKA MARIAN 11 6:58 14:22.1 5:48

9 182 KYLA CHAPMAN RENSSLEAR CENTRAL 11 6:56 14:22.7 5:48

10 16 JENNY KULOW BROWN COUNTY 12 7:02 14:23.3 5:49

11 8 161 MEGAN JACKSON NORTHRIDGE 12 6:55 14:23.6 5:49

12 155 ANNA WEBER MICHIGAN CITY 12 6:56 14:23.7 5:49

13 9 20 LAUREN WATERMAN CARMEL 10 6:57 14:24.1 5:49

14 15 KELSEY NIELSEN BREMEN 12 6:57 14:24.8 5:49

15 10 86 RACHEL HISSONG DEKALB 9 6:58 14:26.7 5:50

16 11 236 LINSEY DALUGA WEST LAFAYETTE 9 7:05 14:28.6 5:51

17 12 229 ANDREA KENT VALPARISO 12 7:03 14:29.3 5:51

18 13 47 SHELBI BURNETT CENTER GROVE 9 6:59 14:29.9 5:51

19 14 129 MARIA GRAMELSPACHER JASPER 11 6:57 14:31.0 5:52

20 92 THERESA SCHAMBERGER EAST NOBLE 12 7:01 14:32.2 5:52

21 15 55 MARY BALLINGER CHESTERTON 12 6:58 14:32.8 5:52

22 16 250 BREANNE EHRMAN WESTFIELD 10 6:57 14:34.8 5:53

23 103 AMBER WRAY FORT WAYNE NORTHSIDE 12 7:10 14:36.2 5:54

24 17 253 KAITLYN LOVE WESTFIELD 9 7:03 14:39.1 5:55

25 18 142 RACHEL EHRET LAWRENCE NORTH 12 6:57 14:40.1 5:55

26 19 146 ALEXANDRA DAUGHERTY LAWRENCE NORTH 9 7:00 14:40.3 5:55

27 116 DANIELLE EAGAN HARRISON (WEST LAFAYETTE) 12 7:01 14:40.9 5:56

28 12 WENDY MAHLAN BELLMONT 12 7:05 14:42.0 5:56

29 20 145 JENNIFER HALL LAWRENCE NORTH 11 7:00 14:46.8 5:58

30 21 115 TYNAE WILSON FORT WAYNE SNIDER 10 7:05 14:49.0 5:59

31 22 19 KAYLA MCCURDY CARMEL 9 7:02 14:49.6 5:59

32 23 199 TIFFANY DAVIS TELL CITY 9 7:12 14:49.6 5:59

33 24 18 BRIDGET BLAIR CARMEL 11 7:00 14:50.2 5:59

34 66 BETHANY SCRUTON COLUMBUS NORTH 11 7:03 14:50.6 6:00

35 11 RENEE MASTERSON BEECH GROVE 10 6:59 14:52.6 6:00

36 25 56 ALI BISHEL CHESTERTON 12 7:07 14:52.7 6:00

37 93 BRITTANY ADE FORT WAYNE BISHOP DWENGER 12 7:08 14:53.6 6:01

38 26 160 MEGAN HAMMEL NORTHRIDGE 9 7:08 14:53.7 6:01

39 187 KACIE KLEM SOUTHRIDGE 10 7:08 14:53.8 6:01

40 27 165 HANNAH MILLER NORTHRIDGE 10 7:05 14:54.1 6:01

41 17 KASSIE KOVERT BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL 10 7:09 14:54.6 6:01

42 28 44 KRISTEN MARLEY CENTER GROVE 10 7:07 14:56.3 6:02

43 29 33 CHELSEA BLANCHARD CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 10 7:14 14:57.3 6:02

44 30 200 KAYLA ALEXANDER TERRE HAUTE NORTH 12 6:55 15:00.3 6:03

45 31 119 KELLY O’HARA INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 11 7:10 15:01.1 6:04

46 32 170 CHRISTINE BLACKWELL PORTAGE 12 7:05 15:01.9 6:04

47 33 28 KELLY MCCURDY CARMEL 9 7:06 15:06.5 6:06

48 13 SARAH WHITEMAN BLOOMINGTON NORTH 12 7:09 15:06.7 6:06

49 34 112 ASHLEE LENGACHER FORT WAYNE SNIDER 12 7:23 15:07.4 6:06

50 35 109 ANNA HONIG FORT WAYNE SNIDER 11 7:08 15:07.4 6:06

51 184 KELSEY PAGE SILVER CREEK 12 6:57 15:07.8 6:07

52 36 162 JESSIE LAFREE NORTHRIDGE 11 7:11 15:08.6 6:07

53 37 143 ERIKA UTTER LAWRENCE NORTH 11 7:04 15:09.8 6:07

54 261 TABITHA BOGUE WINCHESTER 12 7:24 15:10.0 6:07

55 38 46 SARAH HIGGENS CENTER GROVE 9 7:12 15:10.5 6:08

56 39 163 VANESSA LANTZER NORTHRIDGE 12 7:09 15:10.7 6:08

57 40 24 BRITTANY RUTLEDGE CARMEL 11 7:10 15:10.9 6:08

58 41 97 KRISTEN FLETCHER FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 11 7:19 15:12.1 6:08

59 42 120 ASHLEY CASAVANT INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 12 7:09 15:12.7 6:09

60 43 87 EMILY IDDINS DEKALB 9 7:20 15:13.0 6:09

61 44 31 MYCHAELA BAILEY CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 10 7:25 15:13.2 6:09

62 45 21 ALLIE MCMAHON CARMEL 12 7:21 15:13.2 6:09

63 46 118 ROSE PLOMIN INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 10 7:10 15:13.9 6:09

64 47 228 ASHLEE KARP VALPARISO 11 7:15 15:15.0 6:09

65 48 252 KATLIN LUTER WESTFIELD 12 7:14 15:15.0 6:09

66 186 SAMANATHA ELIASON SOUTHMONT 12 7:14 15:15.8 6:10

67 49 6 MARYELLEN NORMAN BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 10 7:12 15:16.3 6:10

68 67 KELSEY PENCE COLUMBUS NORTH 12 7:18 15:16.8 6:10

69 50 100 SARAH NEUBACHER FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 11 6:58 15:18.8 6:11

70 51 121 EMILY BRESLIN INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 11 7:11 15:18.9 6:11

71 52 237 MONIKA FREISER WEST LAFAYETTE 11 7:22 15:19.7 6:11

72 53 78 KILEY TRENNEPOHL CULVER ACADEMIES 10 7:23 15:20.2 6:12

73 54 171 MELINDA MISCH PORTAGE 10 7:19 15:21.6 6:12

74 55 233 ELIZABETH POCHOP VALPARISO 12 7:17 15:22.0 6:12

75 56 45 CHARLOTTE FILLENWARTH CENTER GROVE 11 7:21 15:23.5 6:13

76 57 231 MOLLY STEINER VALPARISO 11 7:17 15:23.7 6:13

77 58 96 ANGEL FINCHER FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 12 7:19 15:24.9 6:13

78 59 168 KATY RITCHIE NORTHRIDGE 10 7:13 15:25.0 6:13

79 60 82 LESLEE GETTS DEKALB 12 7:20 15:25.0 6:13

80 61 173 TIFFANY CALUAG PORTAGE 11 7:21 15:25.5 6:14

81 62 102 HILARY STICKELL FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 9 7:19 15:25.7 6:14

82 63 57 MALORIE CRAFTON CHESTERTON 10 7:15 15:26.3 6:14

83 64 22 KRISTEN SCHULZ CARMEL 9 7:14 15:28.5 6:15

84 185 SARAH PEASE SOUTH CENTRAL (ELIZABETH) 12 7:16 15:29.0 6:15

85 65 41 JESSICA WALCUTT CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 12 7:25 15:30.5 6:16

86 66 42 ASHLEY CHAMBERS CENTER GROVE 12 7:21 15:30.7 6:16

87 190 DANIELLE GLICK TAYLOR 12 7:32 15:31.1 6:16

88 157 AMYE ADCOCK MT.VERNON(FORTVILLE) 12 7:19 15:32.5 6:17

89 67 123 KELLY SHEW INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 9 7:23 15:34.2 6:17

90 68 124 LAURA PEABODY INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL 12 7:18 15:35.6 6:18

91 183 HANNAH FOX SIGNATURE SCHOOL 10 7:22 15:38.6 6:19

92 141 KAILEY JENSEN LAKE CENTRAL 9 7:23 15:39.5 6:19

93 69 150 MELANIE PUGH LAWRENCE NORTH 9 7:25 15:39.8 6:19

94 70 35 SAMANTHA GINTHER CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 9 7:26 15:40.2 6:20

95 71 159 AIMEE GINGERICH NORTHRIDGE 11 7:22 15:40.3 6:20

96 72 10 VANESSA YEARY BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 11 7:22 15:40.9 6:20

97 73 37 AUDREY HESS CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 10 7:29 15:42.0 6:20

98 74 201 AMY HAMILTON TERRE HAUTE NORTH 10 7:10 15:44.2 6:21

99 75 202 MEGAN HAMILTON TERRE HAUTE NORTH 12 7:28 15:44.3 6:21

100 76 172 TAYLOR HALKO PORTAGE 10 7:28 15:45.1 6:22

101 77 238 CHELSEA UPDIKE WEST LAFAYETTE 11 7:39 15:47.8 6:23

102 248 ANNINA GRUBER WESTERN 12 7:21 15:48.6 6:23

103 78 110 LAUREN HOUSER FORT WAYNE SNIDER 9 7:29 15:49.3 6:23

104 79 81 AMANDA BOK DEKALB 12 7:31 15:49.8 6:23

105 80 111 CASY JOHNSON FORT WAYNE SNIDER 11 7:26 15:50.8 6:24

106 81 71 HANNAH GOETTLE CULVER ACADEMIES 11 7:25 15:51.3 6:24

107 82 80 JENNIFER BEAKAS DEKALB 11 7:28 15:51.8 6:24

108 83 94 KARA DOERFFLER FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 10 7:26 15:53.8 6:25

109 84 230 RACHAEL KUPSIS VALPARISO 11 7:31 15:53.9 6:25

110 85 147 KIREN BHULLAR LAWRENCE NORTH 10 7:28 15:56.0 6:26

111 86 58 KATIE CAHILLANE CHESTERTON 11 7:27 15:57.2 6:26

112 87 107 KATHERINE COLONE FORT WAYNE SNIDER 9 7:39 15:58.1 6:27

113 188 WHITNEY HAMILTON SOUTHWESTERN (HANOVER) 11 7:36 15:58.9 6:27

114 88 194 JESSICA FENN TELL CITY 11 7:27 15:59.6 6:27

115 89 214 KRISTI TWITCHELL TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 10 7:32 15:59.7 6:27

116 90 254 ANNIE MONARDO WESTFIELD 9 7:24 16:00.1 6:28

117 91 255 HEATHER BEARD WESTFIELD 11 7:31 16:00.6 6:28

118 92 148 HOLLYN HARTLEP LAWRENCE NORTH 9 7:32 16:01.0 6:28

119 93 131 KRISTY SHAW JASPER 11 7:47 16:01.3 6:28

120 94 61 TESS MULLIN CHESTERTON 12 7:44 16:01.5 6:28

121 95 191 CHRISTY TEMPEL TELL CITY 12 7:36 16:01.7 6:28

122 96 217 KATE GOELLER TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 12 7:27 16:02.8 6:29

123 97 213 ARIEL HALL TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 11 7:26 16:03.1 6:29

124 98 34 REBECCA DOWNS CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 9 7:36 16:03.4 6:29

125 14 CORINNE INNES BLOOMINGTON SOUTH 10 7:24 16:04.3 6:29

126 99 40 SAMANTHA SIMONSON CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) 10 7:33 16:04.9 6:30

127 100 247 LOUBNA HAMDAOUI WEST LAFAYETTE 12 7:51 16:07.9 6:31

128 101 4 CASEY GILLESPIE BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 9 7:46 16:08.2 6:31

129 102 175 EMILY ROBBINS PORTAGE 11 7:30 16:08.4 6:31

130 103 95 AUDREY EHLE FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 10 7:33 16:08.7 6:31

131 104 215 BRIANNE STEPPE TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 9 7:30 16:08.7 6:31

132 105 130 LACEY OEDING JASPER 10 7:49 16:09.5 6:31

133 106 239 CAROLINE EARLY WEST LAFAYETTE 11 7:51 16:14.1 6:33

134 107 212 ADRIANE WUNDERLICH TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 12 7:25 16:14.7 6:33

135 108 60 ALLYSON HARVEY CHESTERTON 10 7:28 16:16.5 6:34

136 109 48 JOY ZHAO CENTER GROVE 11 7:40 16:17.4 6:35

137 110 133 KAYLA SERGESKETTER JASPER 11 7:45 16:18.1 6:35

138 111 205 ELIZEBETH MARIETTA TERRE HAUTE NORTH 9 7:44 16:18.5 6:35

139 112 174 KRISTEN MYERS PORTAGE 12 7:36 16:20.2 6:36

140 113 216 LIZ BENCKENDORF TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 11 7:40 16:20.6 6:36

141 114 204 KATHLEEN SMITH TERRE HAUTE NORTH 12 7:39 16:20.7 6:36

142 115 91 EMMA WEILER DEKALB 10 7:40 16:21.0 6:36

143 116 176 KATIE HARGARTEN PORTAGE 11 7:48 16:21.9 6:36

144 117 208 MACIE JACKSON TERRE HAUTE NORTH 9 7:44 16:24.4 6:37

145 118 75 KELLY NORTON CULVER ACADEMIES 11 7:46 16:25.0 6:38

146 119 1 MEGAN BARNES BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 12 7:59 16:27.3 6:39

147 120 240 KATHLEEN YEHLE WEST LAFAYETTE 10 7:59 16:28.9 6:39

148 121 195 CLAIRE TUGGLE TELL CITY 10 7:50 16:31.0 6:40

149 122 9 SHANNON WHITLOW BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 12 7:48 16:32.8 6:41

150 189 AMANDA HON SWITZERLAND COUNTY 11 7:59 16:32.8 6:41

151 123 106 ALYSSA BANDOR FORT WAYNE SNIDER 12 7:47 16:33.8 6:41

152 124 101 RAIJA OCHOLA FORT WAYNE CONCORDIA 10 7:30 16:34.9 6:42

153 125 73 ELISE HOOVER CULVER ACADEMIES 10 7:54 16:39.3 6:43

154 126 192 MYRA DAUBY TELL CITY 11 7:57 16:41.7 6:44

155 127 196 MARIANNE KRUEGER TELL CITY 10 7:45 16:42.0 6:45

156 128 49 AMANDA MEYER CENTER GROVE 12 7:42 16:42.4 6:45

157 129 241 RACHEL GENARIS WEST LAFAYETTE 9 8:03 16:44.1 6:45

158 130 90 TASHA THOMAS DEKALB 10 7:58 16:45.1 6:46

159 131 203 ANNA CLARETTO TERRE HAUTE NORTH 12 7:43 16:54.2 6:49

160 132 132 MALLORY FUHS JASPER 12 8:11 17:02.7 6:53

161 133 134 HALEY BRESCHER JASPER 12 8:13 17:02.8 6:53

162 134 218 CHRISTINA CARRICK TERRE HAUTE SOUTH 12 8:04 17:19.2 7:00

163 135 135 SARA FUHS JASPER 11 8:21 17:28.7 7:03

164 136 5 ANAH HEWETSON BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 10 8:15 17:29.2 7:04

165 137 8 JESSICA THOMAS BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 11 8:20 17:32.7 7:05

166 138 70 MARISA GILMORE CULVER ACADEMIES 11 8:14 17:37.9 7:07

167 139 77 EMILY THEWS CULVER ACADEMIES 12 8:23 17:49.6 7:12

168 140 197 KYLA ZELLERS TELL CITY 9 8:47 18:57.8 7:39

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By Adam Rouse

Staff Writer

NEW PALESTINE ���?? Senior Eric Alcorn rushed for 273 yards and scored on runs of 89 and 78 yards to lead New Palestine to a 19-7 win over visiting Mississinewa Oct. 28 in Class 3A Sectional 21 action. Both teams came into the contest with matching 8-2 records, but it was the Dragons of New Pal who looked the part of an eight-win team.

â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s always good to get this far,â�?� said New Palestine head coach Doug Armstrong. â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s one of the most difficult things in high school sports to get through to win the sectional. At least we have a chance to do that (next week).â�?�

The Dragons will indeed to get a chance to defend their sectional title against Mount Vernon, who defeated Rushville, next week.

â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s huge,â�?� said Alcorn. â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s (winning sectional) what weâ�?��?�ve talked about since day one.â�?�

Paced by Alcorn, the Dragons (9-2) rushed for 301 yards and used a pair of big running plays to get the lead.

Meanwhile, the Mississinewa Indians (8-3) had opportunities galore inside New Palestine territory but were unable to take advantage. Eight of nine Indian drives went past the 50-yard line into New Pal���?�s half of the field; only one drive resulted in points, which was the Indians���?� initial drive of the game.

In fact, consider this. Mississinewa ran 36 plays in the second half. Twenty-five of those plays were run in New Palestine territory and the Indians were able to put zero points on the scoreboard. All four second half drives went past the 50 and each drive ended after Mississinewa went for it on fourth down and failed.

The Indians did score first after getting an early turnover.

After junior defensive back Beau Corey intercepted Dragons���?� quarterback J.D. Hill on the first play from scrimmage, Mississinewa scored six plays later on a 12-yard touchdown run up the middle from senior Dustin Tyler to take a 7-0 lead in the first quarter. Little did the Indians know it would be their only scoring drive of the night.

New Palestine responded with a 10-play, 81-yard drive that ended with an easy seven-yard touchdown pass from Hill to senior Brandon Hockett. Hill was able to find Hockett sitting wide open in the left corner of the end zone after Indian defenders bit on the play action.

After the Indians fumbled the snap at the Dragonsâ�?��?� 10-yard line, New Pal scooped it up and the â�?��?Eric Alcorn showâ�?� began in earnest. On the first play of the drive, Alcorn took the ball and sprinted to the left side and was able to get around the corner eluding several Mississinewa defenders on his way to a 89-yard touchdown run to give New Palestine a 13-7 lead (extra point missed) with 9:02 left in the half.

Neither team was able to move the ball the rest of the quarter, and the Dragons took a 13-7 lead into halftime.

The Indians got the ball after the break and went on another long drive into New Palestine���?�s half of the field. With first and 10 from the Dragons���?� 13, Mississinewa���?�s offense once again went into stall mode. A false start penalty on first down didn���?�t help matters and junior quarterback Justin Branock was sacked in between a pair of incomplete passes to end the scoring threat.

Deep inside its own territory, New Palestine turned to its home run hitter on first down. Mr. Alcorn was happy to oblige as he ripped off an amazing 78-yard touchdown run that saw him race down the left sideline then cut back into the middle and outrun defenders to increase the Dragons���?� lead to 19-7 with 6:08 remaining in the third quarter. It would be the last time points would be scored in the contest.

â�?��?I try to let the big guys get in front of me,â�?� said Alcorn. â�?��?It makes it 20 times easier.â�?�

The senior running back was impressive all night as he also had rushes of 32 and 16 yards.

â�?��?Heâ�?��?�s a great talent,â�?� Armstrong said. â�?��?He just has a knack of making plays.â�?�

Hill finished with 75 yards on 4-of-8 passing and a touchdown, while throwing a pair of interceptions.

The Indians were able to move the ball, gaining 203 yards on the ground and 92 through the air, but could never take advantage of key opportunities after scoring on their first drive of the game.

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By Jeff Hodge and J.C. Culver

Contributing Writers

FISHERS ���?? Hamilton Southeastern, coming its their 49-0 beat down of Kokomo in opening-round Sectional 4 action, hosted a young Lafayette Jefferson team in Class 4A Sectional 4 sectional semifinal play Oct. 28. A 24-0 halftime lead was plenty for the host Royals (8-3), who prevailed, 27-14, over a Jeff team coming off a first-round bye.

With HSE leading 7-0, going 35 yards in five plays with the big play of the drive, a 32-yard run Brock Kelly. Kelly finished off the drive from the 2-yard line.

HSE forced Jeff (5-5) on another three and out deep in its own territory and took over on the Jeff 33. They scored in two plays in 47 seconds with Marcus Spann blowing by the Jeff defense on a 32 yd run. It was 14-0 with 5:33 in the first quarter and it was lookinâ�?��?� like another blowout as the Jeff offense couldn’t get on track and the defense looked like they were outmatched.

On Jeff’s third possession, they had another three and out, but on the punt HSE fumbled and it looked like it was the break that Lafayette Jeff needed, recovering the ball at the HSE 38.

They moved the down to the HSE 11. But a 14-yard sack followed by a short gain made it 4th-and-25. Tim Fogarty’s pass to Ryan Poxon in the end zone went incomplete and HSE took over.

HSE went up 17-0 after a nine-play, 75-yard drive taking 3:55 off the clock with a Chris Summers 20-yard field goal.

Both teams traded three and outs and then Jeff seemingly was putting together a drive but it stalled at its own 42. HSE then goes 79 yards in two plays with Nate Powers taking a short pass on 2nd-and-11 and went weaving through the Jeff defense to go 80 yards to go up 24-0 at the half.

In the third quarter, Jeff’s woes continued with the opening kickoff going out of bounds. After Quarterback Josh Powers’ 26-yard run, it looked like HSE was about to deliver the knockout blow on Jeff. But two plays later Jeff thwarted the drive with Josh Powers getting picked off by LB Travis Depew.

It seemed that Depew’s pickoff inspired the Jeff offense as they drove down to the HSE 12-yard line. After a quarterback draw that went for a short gain and after Brodie Morris’ sack, Tim Fogarty’s pass on 3rd-and-16 was picked off in the end zone; talk about the red zone being Kryptonite to the Jeff offense, you wondered if they would ever break through.

HSE converted Jeff’s miscue into a 10-play, 65-yard drive culminating in another field goal from Chris Summers from 32 yards out to make the score 27-0.

After the touchback, Jeff goes 80 yards in five plays with the aid of two long passes to Ryan Poxon and DeAndre Robinson and a personal foul on HSE which set up Jeff at the 2 for Matt Vlahogeorge’s TD to put Jeff on the board.

On the ensuing series, HSE had a 1st-and-5 because of an Jeff offside call and, after Marcus Spann gained four yards, HSE had second down at the 1. Josh Powers’ pass was picked off by Andrew Salazar at the Jeff 40. Jeff moved the ball down to 34 aided by a 34-yard pass play from Fogarty to Andrew Burke. Two plays later, the â�?��?Red Zone Kryptoniteâ�?� reared its **** head when Fogarty’s pass went into a sea of blue jerseys for the interception that was returned 71 yards and that was pretty much all she wrote. Two plays later, HSE fumbled at the Jeff 10 with DePew recovering. Jeff then went 90 yards in 14 plays in 5:40 which no doubt was the best series of the evening which shows promise for a young team heading into next year since they’re only losing seven seniors.

Time to roll credits on this one. HSE (8-3) wins 27-14, they take on Carmel (7-4), which knocked out Anderson Highland 49-7, Nov. 5 at Carmel. This game could be a track meet. J and J will give you the lowdown on this game next week. Out!

J and J

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Here are your football tournament results through Week 11 following the semifinal round of sectional play, plus a look at sectional championship games set for next weekend:

CLASS 5A

SECTIONAL 1

First Round

Crown Point 45, Valparaiso 20

Chesterton 49, Portage 28

Merrillville 41, Lake Central 3

Michigan City 42, East Chicago Central 14

Semifinals

Crown Point 34, Chesterton 0

Merrillville 49, Michigan City 12

Championship

Crown Point (11-0) at Merrillville (9-2)

SECTIONAL 2

First Round

Elkhart Memorial 55, South Bend Riley 21

LaPorte 52, South Bend Clay 14

Mishawaka 45, Elkhart Central 6

Penn 56, South Bend Adams 6

Semifinals

Elkhart Memorial 24, LaPorte 14

Penn 28, Mishawaka 7

Championship

Elkhart Memorial (5-6) at Penn (9-2)

SECTIONAL 3

First Round

Fort Wayne Snider 42, Warsaw 7

Homestead 42, Fort Wayne Northrop 21

Goshen 28, Huntington North 14

Marion 42, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 14

Semifinals

Fort Wayne Snider 41, Homestead 13

Marion 49, Goshen 43

Championship

Marion (5-6) at Fort Wayne Snider (11-0)

SECTIONAL 4

First Round

Lafayette Jefferson BYE

Hamilton Southeastern 49, Kokomo 0

Carmel 63, Anderson 10

Anderson Highland 21, Noblesville 19

Semifinals

Hamilton Southeastern 27, Lafayette Jefferson 14

Carmel 49, Anderson Highland 7

Championship

Hamilton Southeastern (8-3) at Carmel (7-4)

SECTIONAL 5

First Round

Lawrence North 28, Richmond 10

North Central (Indianapolis) 31, Franklin Central 7

Warren Central 75, Indianapolis Broad Ripple 14

Lawrence Central 42, Indianapolis Arlington 21

Semifinals

Lawrence North 10, North Central (Indianapolis) 7 (OT)

Warren Central 59, Lawrence Central 17

Championship

Lawrence North (9-2) at Warren Central (10-1)

SECTIONAL 6

First Round

Decatur Central 43, Pike 10

Ben Davis 41, Southport 14

Indianapolis Northwest 43, Indianapolis Manual 27

Perry Meridian 20, Tech 12

Semifinals

Decatur Central 27, Ben Davis 22

Indianapolis Northwest 27, Perry Meridian 21

Championship

Indianapolis Northwest (9-2) at Decatur Central (9-2)

SECTIONAL 7

First Round

Columbus North 10, Brownsburg 6

Avon 46, Terre Haute South 0

Center Grove 42, Martinsville 7

Terre Haute North 17, Bloomington South 10

Semifinals

Avon 42, Columbus North 27

Terre Haute North 42, Center Grove 21

Championship

Terre Haute North (5-6) at Avon (10-1)

SECTIONAL 8

First Round

Evansville Harrison BYE

Evansville North 49, New Albany 25

Jeffersonville 20, Bedford North Lawrence 17 (OT)

Evansville Reitz 27, Castle 20

Semifinals

Evansville North 35, Evansville Harrison 6

Evansville Reitz 42, Jeffersonville 14

Championship

Evansville North (4-7) at Evansville Reitz (10-1)

CLASS 4A

SECTIONAL 9

First Round

Hobart 24, Highland 21

Gary West 16, Gary Wallace 8

Kankakee Valley 32, Munster 26

Lowell 41, Gary Roosevelt 6

Semifinals

Hobart 42, Gary West 0

Lowell 41, Kankakee Valley 6

Championship

Hobart (6-5) at Lowell (7-4)

SECTIONAL 10

First Round

Wawasee 38, South Bend Washington 14

Concord 37, Angola 7

East Noble 35, DeKalb 21

Plymouth 44, Northridge 6

Semifinals

Concord 28, Wawasee 26

Plymouth 7, East Noble 0

Championship

Concord (8-3) at Plymouth (11-0)

SECTIONAL 11

First Round

Fort Wayne South 34, Fort Wayne North 3

Bellmont 59, Fort Wayne Elmhurst 15

Fort Wayne Dwenger 39, Fort Wayne Wayne 0

Logansport 65, Columbia City 7

Semifinals

Fort Wayne South 42, Bellmont 7

Fort Wayne Dwenger 23, Logansport 20 (Oct. 29)

Championship

Fort Wayne South (9-2) at Fort Wayne Dwenger (10-1) Saturday 7pm

SECTIONAL 12

First Round

Jay County 41, Pendleton Heights 28

Delta 41, Connersville 28

New Castle 20, Muncie South 16

Muncie Central 34, Greenfield 6

Semifinals

Delta 28, Jay County 6

Muncie Central 35, New Castle 7

Championship

Muncie Central (10-1) at Delta (10-1)

SECTIONAL 13

First Round

Indianapolis Cathedral 35, McCutcheon 7

Lebanon 18, Harrison (West Lafayette) 6

Roncalli 27, Zionsville 24 (OT)

Westfield 10, Plainfield 7

Semifinals

Indianapolis Cathedral 21, Lebanon 16

Roncalli 28, Westfield 10

Championship

Indianapolis Cathedral (10-1) at Roncalli (9-2)

SECTIONAL 14

First Round

Owen Valley BYE

Greenwood 27, Northview 14

Mooresville 33, Bloomington North 12

Whiteland 28, Franklin 12

Semifinals

Greenwood 66, Owen Valley 14

Whiteland 35, Mooresville 28 (OT)

Championship

Whiteland (5-6) at Greenwood (10-1)

SECTIONAL 15

First Round

Madison 36, Jennings County 29 (2OT)

South Dearborn 6, Shelbyville 0

Seymour 28, Columbus East 13

East Central 16, Franklin County 8

Semifinals

South Dearborn 41, Madison 13

East Central 34, Seymour 7

Championship

South Dearborn (5-6) at East Central (9-2)

SECTIONAL 16

First Round

Vincennes Lincoln BYE

Jasper 27, Evansville Central 16

Boonville 30, Floyd Central 26

Mt. Vernon 27, Evansville Bosse 26

Semifinals

Jasper 28, Vincennes Lincoln 23

Mt. Vernon 27, Boonville 23

Championship

Jasper (10-1) at Mt. Vernon (7-4)

CLASS 3A

SECTIONAL 17

First Round

Hammond 24, Calumet 17 (3OT)

Hammond Morton 24, Andrean 10

Hammond Gavit 46, Gary Wirt 14

Griffith 57, Hammond Clark 7

Semifinals

Hammond Morton 52, Hammond 18

Griffith 63, Hammond Gavit 0

Championship

Hammond Morton (8-3) at Griffith (11-0)

SECTIONAL 18

First Round

Frankfort BYE

Western 35, Benton Central 20

Hamilton Heights 33, Tipton 28

Twin Lakes 21, West Lafayette 7

Semifinals

Frankfort 23, Western 14

Hamilton Heights 27, Twin Lakes 21 (2OT)

Championship

Frankfort (6-4) at Hamilton Heights (7-4)

SECTIONAL 19

First Round

South Bend St. Joseph���?�s 30, Mishawaka Marian 13

Tippecanoe Valley 33, New Prairie 6

Culver Academies 13, West Noble 6

NorthWood 48, Lakeland 7

Semifinals

South Bend St. Joseph���?�s 31, Tippecanoe Valley 20

NorthWood 24, Culver Academies 17

Championship

NorthWood (5-6) at South Bend St. Joseph���?�s (7-4)

SECTIONAL 20

First Round

New Haven 40, Maconaquah 7

Fort Wayne Luers 26, Norwell 24

Leo 21, Whitko 13

Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran 52, Peru 34

Semifinals

Fort Wayne Luers 23, New Haven 0

Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran 45, Leo 20

Championship

Fort Wayne Luers (7-4) at Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (6-5)

SECTIONAL 21

First Round

Mississinewa 35, Yorktown 6

New Palestine 37, Indianapolis Howe 20

Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 31, Elwood 7

Rushville 14, Blackford 0

Semifinals

New Palestine 19, Mississinewa 7

Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 14, Rushville 0

Championship

New Palestine (9-2) at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (7-4)

SECTIONAL 22

First Round

Indianapolis Washington 26, West Vigo 19

Danville 35, Brebeuf 14

Crawfordsville 35, Beech Grove 19

Indianapolis Chatard 48, Greencastle 7

Semifinals

Danville 30, Indianapolis Washington 12

Indianapolis Chatard 21, Crawfordsville 7

Championship

Danville (8-3) vs. Indianapolis Chatard (9-2) at Indianapolis Broad Ripple

SECTIONAL 23

First Round

Corydon BYE

North Harrison 27, Brown County 21

Batesville 30, Greensburg 22

Edgewood 19, Salem 18

Semifinals

North Harrison 20, Corydon 7

Batesville 37, Edgewood 0

Championship

North Harrison (7-4) at Batesville (8-3)

SECTIONAL 24

First Round

Gibson Southern 18, Evansville Memorial 13

Evansville Mater Dei 56, Pike Central 0

Heritage Hills 61, Washington 7

Sullivan 22, Princeton 7

Semifinals

Evansville Mater Dei 42, Gibson Southern 7

Heritage Hills 55, Sullivan 7

Championship

Evansville Mater Dei (9-2) at Heritage Hills (10-1)

CLASS 2A

SECTIONAL 25

First Round

Winamac BYE

Hammond Noll 43, North Newton 21

North Judson 59, Knox 12

Rensselaer 50, Wheeler 0

Semifinals

Winamac 22, Hammond Noll 14

Rensselaer 24, North Judson 22

Championship

Winamac (4-6) at Rensselaer (10-1) 6:30 p.m. CST

SECTIONAL 26

First Round

Jimtown 42, Bremen 0

Glenn 27, Central Noble 6

Garrett 42, Prairie Heights 6

Eastside 27, Fairfield 20

Semifinals

Jimtown 34, Glenn 0

Garrett 40, Eastside 33

Championship

Jimtown (10-1) at Garrett (7-4)

SECTIONAL 27

First Round

Woodlan 14, Rochester 7 (OT)

Churubusco 62, Wabash 14

Harding 42, Manchester 16

Cass 21, Heritage 14

Semifinals

Churubusco 21, Woodlan 20 (2OT)

Cass 15, Harding 8 (OT)

Championship

Churubusco (10-1) at Cass (11-0) 7:30 p.m.

SECTIONAL 28

First Round

Winchester 21, South Adams 14

Oak Hill 21, Centerville 19

Eastbrook 40, Bluffton 19

Madison-Grant 27, Alexandria 0

Semifinals

Oak Hill 10, Winchester 8

Eastbrook 27, Madison-Grant 21

Championship

Oak Hill (8-3) at Eastbrook (10-1)

SECTIONAL 29

First Round

Tri-West Hendricks 40, Cascade 14

Cloverdale 43, South Vermillion 35

South Putnam 45, Southmont 31

North Montgomery 21, North Putnam 20

Semifinals

Tri-West Hendricks 42, Cloverdale 0

South Putnam 49, North Montgomery 35

Championship

Tri-West Hendricks (10-1) at South Putnam (7-4)

SECTIONAL 30

First Round

Western Boone 31, Indianapolis Scecina 0

Delphi 28, Eastern (Greentown) 18

Heritage Christian 17, Taylor 7

Speedway 43, Northwestern 6

Semifinals

Western Boone 33, Delphi 13

Speedway 33, Heritage Christian 6

Championship

Western Boone (7-4) at Speedway (9-2)

SECTIONAL 31

First Round

Brownstown 14, Providence 10

Indian Creek 46, Union County 16

Clarksville 33, Charlestown 7

Lawrenceburg 29, Triton Central 6

Semifinals

Brownstown 22, Indian Creek 15

Lawrenceburg 31, Clarksville 0

Championship

Lawrenceburg (9-2) at Brownstown (8-3)

SECTIONAL 32

First Round

North Knox BYE

South Spencer 29, Tell City 27

Southridge 36, Mitchell 7

North Posey 62, Paoli 14

Semifinals

South Spencer 41, North Knox 6

North Posey 56, Southridge 35

Championship

South Spencer (8-3) at North Posey (9-2)

CLASS A

SECTIONAL 33

First Round

Whiting 43, River Forest 0

LaVille 22, Lake Station 15

South Central (Union Mills) 34, Culver Community 6

West Central 49, South Newton 21

Semifinals

Whiting 12, LaVille 8

West Central 62, South Central (Union Mills) 32

Championship

Whiting (11-0) at West Central (10-1)

SECTIONAL 34

First Round

Southwood BYE

Adams Central 56, North Miami 14

Triton 21, Northfield 13

Southern Wells 47, Fremont 14

Semifinals

Adams Central 34, Southwood 7

Southern Wells 28, Triton 14

Championship

Adams Central (10-1) at Southern Wells (7-4)

SECTIONAL 35

First Round

Seeger 49, Attica 6

Pioneer 70, Caston 0

Frontier 25, North White 19

Lafayette Central Catholic 24, Tri-County 6

Semifinals

Pioneer 41, Seeger 6

Lafayette Central Catholic 32, Frontier 14

Championship

Lafayette Central Catholic (8-3) at Pioneer (11-0)

SECTIONAL 36

First Round

Clinton Prairie 69, Tri-Central 22

Sheridan 59, Carroll (Flora) 13

Lapel 48, Wes-Del 6

Clinton Central 42, Frankton 15

Semifinals

Sheridan 45, Clinton Prairie 6

Clinton Central 32, Lapel 28

Championship

Sheridan (9-2) at Clinton Central (7-4)

SECTIONAL 37

First Round

Union City 34, Tri 30

Knightstown 56, Hagerstown 0

Shenandoah 36, Northeastern 0

Eastern Hancock 35, Cambridge City Lincoln 8

Semifinals

Knightstown 35, Union City 7

Shenandoah 18, Eastern Hancock 14

Championship

Knightstown (11-0) at Shenandoah (6-5)

SECTIONAL 38

First Round

South Decatur 34, Indiana Deaf 7 (Oct. 20)

Milan 61, Edinburgh 0

Indianapolis Ritter 42, North Decatur 20

Park Tudor 40, Monrovia 0

Semifinals

Milan 24, South Decatur 6

Park Tudor 24, Indianapolis Ritter 7

Championship

Milan (6-5) at Park Tudor (9-2)

SECTIONAL 39

First Round

Rockville 49, Covington 21

Union (Dugger) 34, Turkey Run 6

North Vermillion 35, North Central (Farmersburg) 28

Riverton Parke 36, Fountain Central 21

Semifinals

Rockville 22, Union (Dugger) 6

Riverton Parke 51, North Vermillion 20

Championship

Rockville (7-4) at Riverton Parke (9-2)

SECTIONAL 40

First Round

Perry Central 28, Linton 14

Springs Valley 34, North Daviess 13

West Washington 51, Eastern Greene 14

Tecumseh 8, Oakland City Wood Memorial 7

Semifinals

Perry Central 38, Springs Valley 0

West Washington 25, Tecumseh 14

Championship

Perry Central (11-0) at West Washington (8-3)

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By E. Shawn Aylsworth

Managing Editor

INDIANAPOLIS â�?��?? Fifth-ranked Lawrence North definitely did not bring its â�?��?Aâ�?� game Oct. 28 to its Class 5A Sectional 5 semifinal showdown at No. 11 North Central (Indianapolis). The Wildcats combined an anemic offense with multiple turnovers and a pair of missed field goals, then nearly gave the game away on a 55-yard run up the middle by the Panthersâ�?��?� Chad Spann with a minute to go.

But LN defensive back Collin Coffer made a game-saving, somehow-ran-him-down tackle on Spann at the 4-yard line. And after the Wildcats held North Central, then held their breaths as a 22-yard field goal that would have given the Panthers the win went wide left to end regulation, Coffer came up big again in overtime.

The junior DB intercepted North Central quarterback Nate Pribbeno���?�s third-down pass in the end zone, allowing the Wildcats to make good on a third three-point attempt three plays later. Nick Freeland���?�s 19-yard field goal clinched a 10-7 Lawrence North victory, and there were no doubts anywhere on a frigid Friday night that the Wildcats were majorly lucky to escape.

Next up Nov. 5:

Lawrence North gets a rematch with third-ranked Warren Central Nov. 5. As you recall, it was just three weeks ago that LN upset the then No. 1-ranked Warriors, 33-14. The setting will be the same as the Wildcats hit the road for the third straight week in postseason play, and it will be more than a little interesting to see what kind of payback the sure-to-be-focused two-time defending 5A state champs have in mind â�?�¦

More to come â�?�¦

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Now itâ�?��?�s time for the hardware! Thanks to John Harrellâ�?��?�s fantabulous website, HoosierAuthority.com brings you a â�?��?numbersâ�?� preview of every Week 12 sectional championship showdown.

Among the biggies in Class 5A are:

â�?�¢ Sectional 1: No. 2 Crown Point at No. 9 Merrillville. A rematch of the Week 3 tilt won by Crown Point, 13-0, for big-school supremacy in â�?��?The Region.â�?�

â�?�¢ Sectional 5: No. 5 Lawrence North at No. 3 Warren Central. A Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference war between Class 5Aâ�?��?�s two strongest teams (according to the Sagarin power ratings) and a rematch of the 33-14 upset win by LN in Week 9.

â�?�¢ Sectional 6: Indianapolis Northwest at Decatur Central: Indianapolis Public Schoolsâ�?��?� shining star faces the lone remaining Conference Indiana team.

â�?�¢ Sectional 7: Terre Haute North at No. 8 Avon. The visiting Patriots may be only 5-6, but they play in the tough MIC and thumped Bloomington South and Center Grove at home to get here.

The Class 4A juggernauts are:

â�?�¢ Sectional 10: Concord at No. 4 Plymouth. A rematch of the Week 7 game won 27-14 by Plymouth, Class 4Aâ�?��?�s second-best team according to Sagarin.

â�?�¢ Sectional 11: Fort Wayne South at No. 7 Fort Wayne Dwenger. Rematch of Week 5 game at South won handily by Dwenger, 35-14.

â�?�¢ Sectional 12: No. 10 Muncie Central at No. 12 Delta. Delaware County battle and rematch of last yearâ�?��?�s sectional semifinal won by Muncie Central, 7-6.

â�?�¢ Sectional 13: No. 2 Indianapolis Cathedral at No. 6 Roncalli. Ay yi yi, does it get any bigger among the stateâ�?��?�s Catholic powers? Cathedral, Sagarinâ�?��?�s top 4A school, beat Roncalli, the three-time defending state champ, 21-14 in Week 6.

Class 3A���?�s trio of big games are:

â�?�¢ Sectional 17: No. 16 Hammond Morton at No. 1 Griffith. You can call it a rematch of the Week 5 58-13 whoopinâ�?��?� applied by Griffith, the stateâ�?��?�s biggest postseason favorite.

â�?�¢ Sectional 22: No. 9 Danville at No. 3 Indianapolis Chatard. Class 3Aâ�?��?�s third- and second-strongest teams face off in a rematch of last yearâ�?��?�s 55-7 sectional championship romp by Chatard.

â�?�¢ Sectional 24: Evansville Mater Dei at Heritage Hills. Easily the marquee game in Southern Indiana and a rematch of last yearâ�?��?�s sectional final won 24-14 by Heritage Hills.

The two Class 2A battles are:

â�?�¢ Sectional 27: No. 8 Churubusco at No. 1 Cass. Does any No. 1 have a tougher route than Cass, which had to beat No. 4 Heritage (21-14) in the opener then survive Harding (15-8 in OT) to earn a berth vs. No. 8?

â�?�¢ Sectional 30: No. 13 Western Boone at No. 10 Speedway. A rematch of last yearâ�?��?�s sectional championship won 24-7 by Speedway.

The biggies in little ol���?� Class A are:

â�?�¢ Sectional 33: No. 4 Whiting at No. 6 West Central. This — quite possibly the stateâ�?��?�s best sectional championship matchup â�?��?? is a rematch of last yearâ�?��?�s sectional final war won 14-13 by West Central.

â�?�¢ Sectional 35: No 10 Lafayette Central Catholic at No. 1 Pioneer. Sagarinâ�?��?�s fifth-best Class A team travels to its best in a rematch of the season opener won 27-13 by Pioneer.

The sectional championship matchups:

Class 5A

SECTIONAL 1

No. 2 Crown Point (11-0) at No. 9 Merrillville (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Demaree Stadium.

COACHES: Chip Pettit, 29-24 in 5th year at Crown Point, 34-31 in 7th year overall. Jeff Yelton, 66-33 in 9th year at Merrillville, 78-41 in 11th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 93.16, 4th overall, 3rd in Class 5A. Merrillville, 86.84, 13th overall, 9th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Crown Point defeated Chesterton, 34-0. Merrillville defeated Michigan City, 49-12.

VS. COMMON FOES: Crown Point 10-0. Merrillville 7-1.

LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 13-0, Sep. 2.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 6-6.

SECTIONAL 2

Elkhart Memorial (5-6) at No. 6 Penn (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Freed Field.

COACHES: Phil Teegarden, 74-82 in 15th year at Elkhart Memorial, 240-157 in 39th year overall. Cory Yeoman, 34-6 in 3rd year at Penn.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Penn, 85.26, 15th overall, 11th in Class 5A. Elkhart Memorial, 67.01, 79th overall, 33rd in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Elkhart Memorial defeated LaPorte, 24-14. Penn defeated Mishawaka, 28-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: Elkhart Memorial 1-0. Penn 1-0.

LAST MEETING: Penn, 24-21, overtime, sectional, Nov. 7, 2003.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Penn, 7-0.

SECTIONAL 3

Marion (5-6) at No. 1 Fort Wayne Snider (11-0)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Spuller Stadium.

COACHES: Mark Surface, 140-80 in 21st year at Marion, 248-132 in 38th year overall. Russ Isaacs, 162-24 in 15th year at Fort Wayne Snider.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Snider, 90.41, 7th overall, 5th in Class 5A. Marion, 56.81, 142nd overall, 49th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Marion defeated Goshen, 49-43. Fort Wayne Snider defeated Homestead, 41-13.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Snider, 45-7, sectional, Oct. 20, 2000.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Fort Wayne Snider, 2-0.

SECTIONAL 4

Hamilton Southeastern (8-3) at No. 14 Carmel (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Greyhound Stadium.

COACHES: Rob Cutter, 92-34 in 11th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 122-49 in 15th year overall. Mo Moriarity, 7-4 in 1st year at Carmel, 190-46 in 21st year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 87.32, 11th overall, 8th in Class 5A. Hamilton Southeastern, 78.21, 30th overall, 17th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Hamilton Southeastern defeated Lafayette Jeff, 27-14. Carmel defeated Anderson Highland, 49-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Carmel, 28-6, sectional, Oct. 29, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Carmel, 11-1.

SECTIONAL 5

No. 5 Lawrence North (9-2) at No. 3 Warren Central (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Warren Central.

COACHES: Tom Dilley, 23-10 in 3rd year at Lawrence North, 58-26 in 7th year overall. Kevin Wright, 67-12 in 6th year at Warren Central, 123-49 in 15th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 104.79, 1st overall, 1st in Class 5A. Lawrence North, 95.31, 3rd overall, 2nd in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Lawrence North defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 10-7, overtime. Warren Central defeated Lawrence Central, 59-17.

VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrence North 6-2. Warren Central 7-0.

LAST MEETING: Lawrence North, 33-14, Oct. 14.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Warren Central, 12-2.

SECTIONAL 6

Indianapolis Northwest (9-2) at Decatur Central (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Devere Stadium.

COACHES: Ken McMichel, 23-13 in 4th year at Indianapolis Northwest. Tim Able, 28-26 in 5th year at Decatur Central, 80-73 in 14th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 83.56, 19th overall, 14th in Class 5A. Indianapolis Northwest, 64.14, 91st overall, 36th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Indianapolis Northwest defeated Perry Meridian, 27-21. Decatur Central defeated Ben Davis, 27-22.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 48-6, Aug. 20, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Decatur Central, 7-1.

SECTIONAL 7

Terre Haute North (5-6) at No. 8 Avon (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Oriole Stadium.

COACHES: Chris Barrett, 18-26 in 4th year at Terre Haute North, 46-58 in 10th year overall. Dave Shelbourne, 31-12 in 4th year at Avon, 181-123 in 29th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Avon, 89.06, 10th overall, 7th in Class 5A. Terre Haute North, 79.53, 26th overall, 15th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Terre Haute North defeated Center Grove, 42-21. Avon defeated Columbus North, 42-27.

VS. COMMON FOES: Terre Haute North 0-1. Avon 1-0.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: No meetings.

SECTIONAL 8

Evansville North (4-7) at No. 4 Evansville Reitz (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Reitz Bowl.

COACHES: Mike Wilson, 91-93 in 17th year at Evansville North, 137-124 in 26th year overall. John Hart, 48-12 in 5th year at Evansville Reitz, 173-55 in 21st year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Reitz, 85.01, 16th overall, 12th in Class 5A. Evansville North, 58.86, 126th overall, 45th in Class 5A.

LAST WEEK: Evansville North defeated Evansville Harrison, 35-6. Evansville Reitz defeated Jeffersonville, 42-14.

VS. COMMON FOES: Evansville North 2-6. Evansville Reitz 7-0.

LAST MEETING: Evansville Reitz, 43-20, Sep. 30.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Evansville Reitz, 8-4.

Class 4A

SECTIONAL 9

Hobart (6-5) at Lowell (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, The Inferno.

COACHES: Wally McCormack, 20-14 in 3rd year at Hobart, 33-16 in 4th year overall. Kirk Kennedy, 111-59 in 15th year at Lowell.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Lowell, 69.96, 65th overall, 20th in Class 4A. Hobart, 65.9, 85th overall, 28th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Hobart defeated Gary West, 42-0. Lowell defeated Kankakee Valley, 41-6.

VS. COMMON FOES: Hobart 4-4. Lowell 3-4.

LAST MEETING: Lowell, 14-7, Oct. 7.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Lowell, 3-1.

SECTIONAL 10

Concord (8-3) at No. 4 Plymouth (11-0)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, The Rockpile.

COACHES: Tim Dawson, 95-85 in 17th year at Concord. John Barron, 19-4 in 2nd year at Plymouth.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Plymouth, 91.08, 5th overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Concord, 78.84, 28th overall, 9th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Concord defeated Wawasee, 28-26. Plymouth defeated East Noble, 7-0.

VS. COMMON FOES: Concord 7-2. Plymouth 8-0.

LAST MEETING: Plymouth, 27-14, Sep. 30.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Plymouth, 9-3.

SECTIONAL 11

Fort Wayne South (9-2) at No. 7 F.W. Dwenger (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Zollner Stadium.

COACHES: Matt Land, 26-19 in 4th year at Fort Wayne South. Chris Svarczkopf, 38-12 in 4th year at Fort Wayne Dwenger.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 88.4, 9th overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Fort Wayne South, 84.68, 15th overall, 5th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Fort Wayne South defeated Bellmont, 42-7. Fort Wayne Dwenger defeated Logansport, 23-20.

VS. COMMON FOES: Fort Wayne South 9-1. Fort Wayne Dwenger 8-1.

LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 35-14, Sep. 16.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 6-4.

SECTIONAL 12

No. 10 Muncie Central (10-1) at No. 12 Delta (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Delta Stadium (WXFN, 1340 AM).

COACHES: John Hochstetler, 63-22 in 7th year at Muncie Central, 71-34 in 9th year overall. Grant Zgunda, 79-16 in 8th year at Delta, 116-28 in 13th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Muncie Central, 67.54, 77th overall, 24th in Class 4A. Delta, 65.94, 84th overall, 27th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Muncie Central defeated New Castle, 35-7. Delta defeated Jay County, 28-6.

VS. COMMON FOES: Muncie Central 2-0. Delta 2-0.

LAST MEETING: Muncie Central, 7-6, sectional, Oct. 29, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Muncie Central, 3-1.

SECTIONAL 13

No. 2 Indianapolis Cathedral (10-1) at No. 6 Roncalli (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Roncalli Field (WXLW, 950 AM).

COACHES: Jim O’Hara, 26-18 in 4th year at Indianapolis Cathedral, 63-42 in 10th year overall. Bruce Scifres, 164-38 in 16th year at Indianapolis Roncalli.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Cathedral, 95.85, 2nd overall, 1st in Class 4A. Indianapolis Roncalli, 87.21, 12th overall, 3rd in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Indianapolis Cathedral defeated Lebanon, 21-16. Indianapolis Roncalli defeated Westfield, 28-10.

VS. COMMON FOES: Indianapolis Cathedral 1-0. Indianapolis Roncalli 0-1.

LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Cathedral, 21-14, Sep. 23.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 6-2.

SECTIONAL 14

Whiteland (5-6) at No. 9 Greenwood (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Woodman Field.

COACHES: Darrin Fisher, 5-6 in 1st year at Whiteland. Rick Wimmer, 56-41 in 9th year at Greenwood, 163-82 in 23rd year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Greenwood, 77.75, 32nd overall, 11th in Class 4A. Whiteland, 66.51, 80th overall, 25th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Whiteland defeated Mooresville, 35-28, overtime. Greenwood defeated Owen Valley, 66-14.

VS. COMMON FOES: Whiteland 3-2. Greenwood 3-0.

LAST MEETING: Greenwood, 48-14, Oct. 7.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Greenwood, 8-4.

SECTIONAL 15

South Dearborn (5-6) at East Central (9-2)

GAME TIME: 8 pm EDT, Trojan Field.

COACHES: Paul Ketcham, 17-14 in 3rd year at South Dearborn, 39-35 in 7th year overall. Don Stonefield, 36-13 in 4th year at East Central.

SAGARIN RATINGS: East Central, 77.39, 36th overall, 13th in Class 4A. South Dearborn, 60.99, 118th overall, 35th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: South Dearborn defeated Madison, 41-13. East Central defeated Seymour, 34-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: South Dearborn 2-3. East Central 4-1.

LAST MEETING: East Central, 14-6, Sep. 23.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: East Central, 8-3.

SECTIONAL 16

No. 8 Jasper (10-1) at Mt. Vernon (Posey) (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Memorial Field.

COACHES: Tony Ahrens, 26-8 in 3rd year at Jasper. Paul Maier, 40-46 in 8th year at Mount Vernon (Posey).

SAGARIN RATINGS: Jasper, 75.12, 43rd overall, 14th in Class 4A. Mount Vernon (Posey), 59.14, 124th overall, 36th in Class 4A.

LAST WEEK: Jasper defeated Vincennes Lincoln, 28-23. Mount Vernon (Posey) defeated Boonville, 27-23.

VS. COMMON FOES: Jasper 7-0. Mount Vernon (Posey) 5-1.

LAST MEETING: Jasper, 51-13, Oct. 14.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Jasper, 11-0.

Class 3A

SECTIONAL 17

No. 16 Hammond Morton (8-3) at No. 1 Griffith (11-0)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, The Boneyard.

COACHES: Roydon Richards, 42-34 in 7th year at Hammond Morton, 65-59 in 12th year overall. Russ Radtke, 120-40 in 13th year at Griffith, 239-95 in 29th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Griffith, 89.47, 9th overall, 1st in Class 3A. Hammond Morton, 71.67, 55th overall, 8th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: Hammond Morton defeated Hammond, 52-18. Griffith defeated Hammond Gavit, 63-0.

VS. COMMON FOES: Hammond Morton 8-2. Griffith 8-0.

LAST MEETING: Griffith, 58-13, Sep. 16.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Griffith, 6-1.

SECTIONAL 18

Frankfort (6-4) at Hamilton Heights (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Huskie Stadium.

COACHES: Brett Colby, 71-39 in 10th year at Frankfort, 107-62 in 16th year overall. Steve Stirn, 63-30 in 8th year at Hamilton Heights, 78-44 in 11th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Frankfort, 67.47, 78th overall, 14th in Class 3A. Hamilton Heights, 63.41, 100th overall, 21st in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: Frankfort defeated Western, 23-14. Hamilton Heights defeated Twin Lakes, 27-21, 2 overtimes.

VS. COMMON FOES: Frankfort 2-1. Hamilton Heights 1-1.

LAST MEETING: Hamilton Heights, 27-0, sectional, Oct. 31, 2003.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Hamilton Heights, 6-1.

SECTIONAL 19

NorthWood (5-6) at South Bend St. Joseph’s (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, South Bend St. Joseph’s.

COACHES: Rich Dodson, 141-37 in 14th year at NorthWood. Kevin Downey, 19-14 in 3rd year at South Bend St. Joseph’s.

SAGARIN RATINGS: NorthWood, 68.73, 71st overall, 12th in Class 3A. South Bend St. Joseph’s, 66.08, 83rd overall, 15th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: NorthWood defeated Culver Academy, 24-17. South Bend St. Joseph’s defeated Tippecanoe Valley, 31-20.

VS. COMMON FOES: NorthWood 1-0. South Bend St. Joseph’s 1-0.

LAST MEETING: NorthWood, 22-21, sectional, Nov. 7, 2003.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.

SECTIONAL 20

No. 12 Fort Wayne Luers (7-4) at Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (6-5)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Zollner Stadium.

COACHES: Matt Lindsay, 167-73 in 19th year at Fort Wayne Luers. Dean Doerffler, 29-29 in 5th year at Fort Wayne Concordia, 89-65 in 14th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Luers, 69.31, 68th overall, 10th in Class 3A. Fort Wayne Concordia, 60.77, 120th overall, 26th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: Fort Wayne Luers defeated New Haven, 23-0. Fort Wayne Concordia defeated Leo, 38-0.

VS. COMMON FOES: Fort Wayne Luers 5-3. Fort Wayne Concordia 3-5.

LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Concordia, 23-19, Sep. 23.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Fort Wayne Luers, 10-0.

SECTIONAL 21

No. 8 New Palestine (9-2) at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Mount Vernon (Fortville).

COACHES: Doug Armstrong, 30-16 in 4th year at New Palestine, 32-34 in 6th year overall. Doug Peacock, 82-48 in 12th year at Mount Vernon (Fortville), 102-68 in 16th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: New Palestine, 68.32, 75th overall, 13th in Class 3A. Mount Vernon (Fortville), 54.73, 150th overall, 30th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: New Palestine defeated Mississinewa, 19-7. Mount Vernon (Fortville) defeated Rushville, 14-0.

VS. COMMON FOES: New Palestine 6-1. Mount Vernon (Fortville) 4-3.

LAST MEETING: New Palestine, 20-0, Oct. 14.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Mount Vernon (Fortville), 6-5.

SECTIONAL 22

No. 9 Danville (8-3) at No. 3 Indianapolis Chatard (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Indianapolis Chatard.

COACHES: Bob Copeland, 153-43 in 17th year at Danville, 224-85 in 27th year overall. Vince Lorenzano, 34-6 in 3rd year at Indianapolis Chatard, 93-73 in 14th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Chatard, 82.35, 22nd overall, 2nd in Class 3A. Danville, 76.29, 39th overall, 3rd in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: Danville defeated Indianapolis Washington, 30-12. Indianapolis Chatard defeated Crawfordsville, 21-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: Danville 0-1. Indianapolis Chatard 1-0.

LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Chatard, 55-7, sectional, Nov. 5, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 6-0.

SECTIONAL 23

North Harrison (7-4) at Batesville (8-3)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Batesville (WKLO, 96.9 FM).

COACHES: Jason Mullis, 11-10 in 2nd year at North Harrison. Eric Heppner, 70-46 in 10th year at Batesville.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Batesville, 68.76, 70th overall, 11th in Class 3A. North Harrison, 42.35, 210th overall, 39th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: North Harrison defeated Corydon Central, 20-7. Batesville defeated Edgewood, 37-0.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Batesville, 20-6, sectional, Oct. 22, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Batesville, 2-0.

SECTIONAL 24

No. 5 Evansville Mater Dei (9-2) at No. 2 Heritage Hills (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Patriot Field.

COACHES: Mike Goebel, 93-22 in 9th year at Evansville Mater Dei. Bob Clayton, 260-59 in 28th year at Heritage Hills.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Mater Dei, 74.77, 45th overall, 4th in Class 3A. Heritage Hills, 74.39, 49th overall, 5th in Class 3A.

LAST WEEK: Evansville Mater Dei defeated Gibson Southern, 42-7. Heritage Hills defeated Sullivan, 55-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: Evansville Mater Dei 2-0. Heritage Hills 2-0.

LAST MEETING: Heritage Hills, 24-14, sectional, Nov. 5, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Heritage Hills, 2-0.

Class 2A

SECTIONAL 25

Winamac (4-6) at No. 6 Rensselaer (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Harrison Field.

COACHES: Tim Roth, 159-98 in 25th year at Winamac. Chris Meeks, 55-24 in 7th year at Rensselaer Central.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Rensselaer Central, 77.6, 34th overall, 2nd in Class 2A. Winamac, 47.18, 188th overall, 26th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Winamac defeated Hammond Noll, 22-14. Rensselaer Central defeated North Judson, 24-22.

VS. COMMON FOES: Winamac 0-2. Rensselaer Central 2-0.

LAST MEETING: Rensselaer Central, 37-32, sectional, Oct. 29, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.

SECTIONAL 26

No. 2 Jimtown (10-1) at Garrett (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Memorial Field.

COACHES: Bill Sharpe, 262-50 in 26th year at Jimtown. Andy Thomas, 48-19 in 6th year at Garrett.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Jimtown, 73.94, 51st overall, 4th in Class 2A. Garrett, 50.94, 172nd overall, 24th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Jimtown defeated John Glenn, 34-0. Garrett defeated Eastside, 40-33.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Jimtown, 16-14, sectional, Oct. 22, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Jimtown, 3-1.

SECTIONAL 27

No. 8 Churubusco (10-1) at No. 1 Cass (11-0)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Owens Memorial Field.

COACHES: Lee Etzler, 18-23 in 4th year at Churubusco. Scott Mannering, 132-73 in 20th year at Lewis Cass.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Lewis Cass, 76.24, 41st overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Churubusco, 58.63, 131st overall, 13th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Churubusco defeated Woodlan, 21-20, 2 overtimes. Lewis Cass defeated Harding, 15-8, overtime.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: No meetings.

SECTIONAL 28

Oak Hill (8-3) at No. 5 Eastbrook (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, George Freck Field.

COACHES: Bud Ozmun, 40-35 in 7th year at Oak Hill. Jeff Adamson, 143-52 in 17th year at Eastbrook.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastbrook, 58.72, 130th overall, 12th in Class 2A. Oak Hill, 44.3, 199th overall, 32nd in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Oak Hill defeated Winchester, 10-8. Eastbrook defeated Madison-Grant, 27-21.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Eastbrook, 19-0, Aug. 26.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Eastbrook, 10-2.

SECTIONAL 29

No. 3 Tri-West Hendricks (10-1) at South Putnam (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, South Putnam.

COACHES: Mark Haste, 117-66 in 16th year at Tri-West. Mark Wildman, 140-98 in 21st year at South Putnam.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Tri-West, 82.59, 20th overall, 1st in Class 2A. South Putnam, 52.82, 165th overall, 22nd in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Tri-West defeated Cloverdale, 42-0. South Putnam defeated North Montgomery, 49-35.

VS. COMMON FOES: Tri-West 5-0. South Putnam 3-1.

LAST MEETING: Tri-West, 53-14, Aug. 26.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tri-West, 9-3.

SECTIONAL 30

No. 13 Western Boone (7-4) at No. 10 Speedway (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Johnson Field.

COACHES: Jeff Pearson, 128-109 in 21st year at Western Boone. Denny Pelley, 127-48 in 15th year at Speedway, 222-104 in 30th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 68.77, 69th overall, 5th in Class 2A. Speedway, 57.33, 134th overall, 15th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Western Boone defeated Delphi, 33-13. Speedway defeated Heritage Christian, 33-6.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: Speedway, 24-7, sectional, Nov. 5, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Western Boone, 5-3.

SECTIONAL 31

No. 11 Lawrenceburg (9-2) at Brownstown (8-3)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Blevins Stadium.

COACHES: Bob Brookbank, 30-45 in 7th year at Lawrenceburg, 82-83 in 15th year overall. Reed May, 128-24 in 13th year at Brownstown Central.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrenceburg, 65.2, 89th overall, 7th in Class 2A. Brownstown Central, 46.11, 192nd overall, 29th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: Lawrenceburg defeated Clarksville, 31-0. Brownstown Central defeated Indian Creek, 22-15.

VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrenceburg 2-0. Brownstown Central 2-0.

LAST MEETING: Lawrenceburg, 30-21, sectional, Nov. 5, 1999.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Lawrenceburg, 2-1.

SECTIONAL 32

No. 13 South Spencer (8-3) at North Posey (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Viking Field.

COACHES: Bruce Green, 51-19 in 6th year at South Spencer. Joe Gengelbach, 205-163 in 36th year at North Posey.

SAGARIN RATINGS: North Posey, 58.73, 128th overall, 11th in Class 2A. South Spencer, 55.15, 148th overall, 18th in Class 2A.

LAST WEEK: South Spencer defeated North Knox, 41-6. North Posey defeated Southridge, 56-35.

VS. COMMON FOES: South Spencer 7-1. North Posey 6-1.

LAST MEETING: South Spencer, 21-7, Oct. 7.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: South Spencer, 9-5.

Class A

SECTIONAL 33

No. 4 Whiting (11-0) at No. 6 West Central (10-1)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, West Central.

COACHES: Jeff Cain, 82-45 in 11th year at Whiting. Brad Urban, 31-16 in 4th year at West Central, 50-39 in 8th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 73.32, 54th overall, 2nd in Class 1A. Whiting, 61.91, 115th overall, 8th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Whiting defeated LaVille, 12-8. West Central defeated South Central (Union Mills), 62-32.

VS. COMMON FOES: None.

LAST MEETING: West Central, 14-13, sectional, Nov. 5, 2004.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.

SECTIONAL 34

No. 9 Adams Central (10-1) at Southern Wells (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Carnes Field.

COACHES: Rick Minnich, 209-124 in 29th year at Adams Central. Mark Lefebvre, 77-47 in 11th year at Southern Wells, 86-60 in 13th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Adams Central, 57.07, 137th overall, 10th in Class 1A. Southern Wells, 43.24, 205th overall, 22nd in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Adams Central defeated Southwood, 34-7. Southern Wells defeated Triton, 28-14.

VS. COMMON FOES: Adams Central 6-1. Southern Wells 4-3.

LAST MEETING: Adams Central, 35-21, Sep. 30.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Adams Central, 12-3.

SECTIONAL 35

No. 10 Lafayette Central Catholic (8-3) at No. 1 Pioneer (11-0)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, The Pit.

COACHES: Ryan Gallogly, 19-14 in 3rd year at Lafayette Central Catholic. Mike Johnson, 112-57 in 15th year at Pioneer.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Pioneer, 80.72, 25th overall, 1st in Class 1A. Lafayette Central Catholic, 63.59, 98th overall, 5th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Lafayette Central Catholic defeated Frontier, 32-14. Pioneer defeated Seeger, 41-6.

VS. COMMON FOES: Lafayette Central Catholic 3-0. Pioneer 3-0.

LAST MEETING: Pioneer, 27-13, Aug. 19.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Pioneer, 6-0.

SECTIONAL 36

No. 7 Sheridan (9-2) at Clinton Central (7-4)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Bulldog Stadium.

COACHES: Larry Wright, 303-140 in 40th year at Sheridan, 304-144 in 41st year overall. George Gilbert, 107-86 in 18th year at Clinton Central, 147-128 in 26th year overall.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Sheridan, 70.07, 64th overall, 3rd in Class 1A. Clinton Central, 48.17, 182nd overall, 16th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Sheridan defeated Clinton Prairie, 45-6. Clinton Central defeated Lapel, 32-28.

VS. COMMON FOES: Sheridan 3-0. Clinton Central 2-1.

LAST MEETING: Sheridan, 54-6, Sep. 9.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Sheridan, 9-2.

SECTIONAL 37

No. 8 Knightstown (11-0) at Shenandoah (6-5)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Shenandoah.

COACHES: Don Willard, 214-179 in 39th year at Knightstown. Kyle Hall, 6-5 in 1st year at Shenandoah.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Knightstown, 63.59, 97th overall, 4th in Class 1A. Shenandoah, 39.61, 228th overall, 25th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Knightstown defeated Union City, 35-7. Shenandoah defeated Eastern Hancock, 18-14.

VS. COMMON FOES: Knightstown 7-0. Shenandoah 4-3.

LAST MEETING: Knightstown, 44-13, Sep. 23.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Shenandoah, 6-4.

SECTIONAL 38

Milan (6-5) at Park Tudor (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Park Tudor.

COACHES: Ryan Langferman, 6-5 in 1st year at Milan. Tom Page, 97-82 in 19th year at Park Tudor.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Park Tudor, 45.85, 193rd overall, 19th in Class 1A. Milan, 38.99, 229th overall, 26th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Milan defeated South Decatur, 24-6. Park Tudor defeated Indianapolis Ritter, 24-7.

VS. COMMON FOES: Milan 3-1. Park Tudor 3-0.

LAST MEETING: Park Tudor, 13-7, overtime, Sep. 9.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Park Tudor, 8-6.

SECTIONAL 39

Rockville (7-4) at Riverton Parke (9-2)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Frank Cioli Field.

COACHES: Herb King, 24-19 in 4th year at Rockville, 82-75 in 15th year overall. Hank Lopez, 9-2 in 1st year at Riverton Parke.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 51.06, 171st overall, 13th in Class 1A. Rockville, 38.25, 231st overall, 27th in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Rockville defeated Union (Dugger), 22-6. Riverton Parke defeated North Vermillion, 51-20.

VS. COMMON FOES: Rockville 7-3. Riverton Parke 7-2.

LAST MEETING: Riverton Parke, 37-8, Oct. 7.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Rockville, 7-5.

SECTIONAL 40

No. 2 Perry Central (11-0) at West Washington (8-3)

GAME TIME: 7 pm EST, Art Sanders Field.

COACHES: Mike Spencer, 62-13 in 6th year at Perry Central, 147-84 in 20th year overall. Darin Farris, 31-25 in 5th year at West Washington.

SAGARIN RATINGS: Perry Central, 63.23, 101st overall, 6th in Class 1A. West Washington, 41.23, 220th overall, 23rd in Class 1A.

LAST WEEK: Perry Central defeated Springs Valley, 38-0. West Washington defeated Tecumseh, 25-14.

VS. COMMON FOES: Perry Central 6-0. West Washington 4-1.

LAST MEETING: Perry Central, 49-14, Sep. 2.

SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 5-5.

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My Mike McGraw

Executive Director

I have followed so much football in the last two weeks that I am starting to hear snap counts in my sleep. I suppose that is better than seeing blitzes from Penn linebackers. I am too old to take the punishment.

Here are my observations after the first two rounds of the tourney:

Football is not a sport that is given to large numbers of upsets, but even at that there have been surprisingly few shockers. Through the first two rounds of the 2005 tournament, there have only been two upsets of real magnitude. Those are Class 4A Seymour���?�s defeat of Columbus East in the opening round, and Friday night���?�s 5A victory by Elkhart Memorial over LaPorte. With those exceptions, things have pretty much played out to form.

That should indicate some great battles in the upcoming weeks.

Despite the lack of upsets, change is on the horizon. Of last yearâ�?��?�s 10 visitors to the RCA Dome, four have already made exits this year — and we are assured of a brand-new matchup in Class A. Of the six remaining, two face stern tests this coming week. Class 4A defending champion Roncalli is an underdog at home to Indianapolis Cathedral, and 3A Heritage Hills will get all it wants from Evansville Mater Dei.

In 5A, Avon has looked very strong in the first two rounds, while Fort Wayne Snider has been impressive in doing what the Kingsmen always do, which is win. By the way, when the sectional dust clears, some team up north named Penn will have survived another challenge to its long dominance.

Class A may be the class to provide the most entertainment in the coming rounds. Literally none of the elites has really been tested with the exception of Whiting, and the Oilers came through. I know, I know — Linton went down. But it was at the hands of Perry Central and, besides, Linton always gets beat.

One thing has become crystal clear. The Eastern Indiana Athletic Conference does not get nearly the respect that it deserves. Four of the six EIAC teams are still alive, and the two that have been beaten fell at the hands of other conference members. Three of the four EIAC schools remaining should be favored to win sectionals — in three separate classes, by the way — and the only reason South Dearborn isnâ�?��?�t favored is that they face conference foe East Central.

We all spend a lot of time talking about the power of the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) in Class 5A, but nobody notices the guys from southeastern Indiana.

OK, I am going back to sleep now. I think I was calling an audible, and I want to see how it turned out.

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By Bubba Harnist

Staff Writer

GREENWOOD â�?��?? Going into the Class 4A Sectional 14 semifinal Oct. 28, the records of the Greenwood Woodmen and Owen Valley Patriots were nearly identical. Take a closer look at the schedules, though, and you see that Owen Valley (8-1) played only one 4A team all year — lost.

That team, Northview, is the same team that Greenwood (9-1) eliminated in the first round of sectionals last week.

When it was all said and done Greenwood dominated the Patriots from start to finish in route to a 66-14 thumping of Owen Valley. It was a game of records for the Woodmen: The 66 points they scored is a new school record, and the nine extra points by sophomore kicker Javi Ruibal is also a new school record.

Greenwood got the ball first and wasted no time putting points on the board. On the second play from scrimmage, senior Lucas Lipp ran 53 yards to the end zone for a very quick 7-0 lead. After a modest drive by the Patriots, the Woodmen got the ball back and again went to work. On the fifth play of the drive, sophomore Brad Shirrell scored from nine yards out, giving Greenwood a 14-0 lead just 4:27 into the game.

After an interception by sophomore Dylan Moore gave Greenwood the ball back, it took only two plays for the Woodmen to score again. This time senior quarterback Jeff Geoghegan hooked up with tight end A.J. Edds for a 55-yard touchdown pass. The extra point gave Greenwood a 21-0 lead, and there was still 5:26 left in the first quarter.

After a punt by the Patriots, Greenwood made it four touchdowns on its first four possessions when Lipp scored his second touchdown of the night on a two-yard run. At this point, it���?�s safe to say the Woodmen were on a roll, and that roll continued when junior Nick Baughman intercepted a pass from Owen Valley quarterback Jared Maners.

On the ensuing possession, the offense made it 5-for-5 when Geoghegan hooked up with Edds again for a touchdown. This time it was a 24-yard pass on the drive���?�s fifth play. The extra point made it 35-0. Edds, the senior tight end and linebacker who is committed to Iowa for next year, said Geoghegan makes it easy for him.

â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s not much work for me — they are just great throws, all I have to do is catch the ball,â�?� Edds said. â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s like pitch and catch.

â�?��?He (Geoghegan) is very accurate when he passes, and he is also a great runner.â�?�

After a turnover on downs by Owen Valley, you guessed it — the Woodmen made it 6-for-6 when they went 65 yards on six plays covering 2:02. The drive ended when Lipp scored his third touchdown of the game on a one-yard run that gave Greenwood a 42-0 lead.

Still, Greenwood wasn���?�t done. A punt by Owen Valley left Greenwood enough time to conduct its seventh offensive drive of the half. While the drive didn���?�t result in a touchdown, it still netted the Woodmen some points. A 28-yard field goal by Ruibal made it 45-0 at the intermission.

The second half had little anticipation as the game was well in hand for the Woodmen. Greenwood was finally stopped by the Patriots defense on their first drive of the second half giving Owen Valley decent field position to work with. The Patriots took advantage, going 53 yards on eight plays. The drive ended when Maners scored on a seven-yard touchdown run. The extra point made it 45-7.

After an onside kick by Owen Valley failed, Greenwood���?�s offense got back on track, going 50 yards on five plays covering 3:29. The drive ended when junior Nick Baughman scored on a 19-yard touchdown run. The extra point made it 52-7. All that remained for Greenwood was avoiding injuries and giving reserves some playing time.

Owen Valley scored on its second straight possession when they traveled 67 yards on nine plays covering 1:44. The drive ended when Casey Bybee scored on a five-yard touchdown run. Greenwood refused to let down, though, scoring on its next possession on a one-yard touchdown run by sophomore Joey Boyd to make it 59-14. Greenwood���?�s final touchdown of the game came with 6:24 left when Boyd scored his second TD, this time on a 45-yard run.

Greenwood coach Rick Wimmer, understandably, was happy with his offense.

â�?��?I thought the offense played well,â�?� Wimmer said. â�?��?The offensive line was great up front, and we were able to get all of our offensive weapons involved.â�?�

Lipp concurred with his coach.

â�?��?They have pretty good size and work hard,â�?� Lipp said, â�?��?They opened the holes for me and made it easy.â�?�

Edds, meanwhile, was pleased with the defense.

â�?��?I thought we played great.â�?� Edds said. â�?��?They are a good offense and I thought it was a testament to our defense that we played so well. We brought our â�?��?Aâ�?��?� game tonight.â�?�

Wimmer credited a total team effort, noting the Woodmen were missing several players and had some young kids who performed well. The guys Wimmer was referring to were the four starters for the Woodmen who missed this game with various injuries. Two of the injuries hit the offensive line, while another one hit the offensive line.

The good news for Wimmer, though, is that all four starters are expected back next week for the sectional finals.

With the win, Greenwood moves on to the sectional finals for the third straight year. This year though, they will have a different opponent. After having faced the Mooresville Pioneers the last two years in the sectional finals and losing both times, the Woodmen will instead host the Whiteland Warriors next week. The Warriors knocked off Mooresville in the sectional semi-finals by a score of 35-28 in overtime.

Greenwood is in search of its first sectional title since the 1992 season. These two teams faced off earlier this year in a Mid State Conference battle at Whiteland with Greenwood winning by a score of 48-14. That may not mean much though seeing as Mooresville beat Whiteland 59-14 in the regular season, but lost to them in the sectional semis.

â�?��?They are a much different challenge for us,â�?� Wimmer said. â�?��?They play physical up front and have good team speed.

â�?��?Each week you will play a better team and we have to get better also.â�?�

With the sectional title in sight, the Woodmen appear ready, but also know there is work to be done.

â�?��?We have to get better this week and improve,â�?� Lipp said. â�?��?Whiteland is good, but weâ�?��?�ll be ready.â�?�

Added Edds: â�?��?Whiteland is going to be confident because they have won three in a row. We canâ�?��?�t look past them — we have to have a good week of practice and get better.â�?�

Times have changed with the Greenwood football program. Despite no sectional titles since 1992, just getting to the finals isn���?�t enough for this team.

â�?��?Itâ�?��?�s good, but itâ�?��?�s not where we want to end — thatâ�?��?�s not good enough,â�?� Edds said. â�?��?We donâ�?��?�t want to stop there.

â�?��?Everyone has higher goals. We just want to keep winning games.â�?�

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