By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor
According
to the Sagarin power ratings, there were 24 big games on tap in Week 7 of the
2006 Indiana
high school football season. There also were 27 teams that stood undefeated,
but that number now has shriveled by two.
to the Sagarin power ratings, there were 24 big games on tap in Week 7 of the
2006 Indiana
high school football season. There also were 27 teams that stood undefeated,
but that number now has shriveled by two.
With a nod
of thanks for better (though chillier and windier) weather, hereâ??s a review of
the big games from Week 7:
of thanks for better (though chillier and windier) weather, hereâ??s a review of
the big games from Week 7:
Northern Indiana
10 big
games â?¦
games â?¦
5A Avon (4-2) at
5A Lafayette
Jefferson (5-1)
5A Lafayette
Jefferson (5-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sheumann Stadium.
COACHES: Dave Shelbourne, 37-15 in 5th
year at Avon, 187-126 in 30th year overall.
Fred Kutruff, 81-42 in 12th year at Lafayette Jeff.
year at Avon, 187-126 in 30th year overall.
Fred Kutruff, 81-42 in 12th year at Lafayette Jeff.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lafayette Jeff, 93.21, 5th overall, 4th
in Class 5A. Avon, 75.82, 38th overall, 20th
in Class 5A.
in Class 5A. Avon, 75.82, 38th overall, 20th
in Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Avon lost to
Noblesville, 27-20. Lafayette Jeff defeated Brownsburg, 30-0.
Noblesville, 27-20. Lafayette Jeff defeated Brownsburg, 30-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Avon 2-2, Lafayette Jeff 3-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Avon
14-22, Lafayette
Jeff 18-18.
14-22, Lafayette
Jeff 18-18.
LAST MEETING: Avon, 59-21,
Sep. 30, 2005.
Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Avon, 1-0.
FINAL: Jeff
58, Avon 52 (2 OT)
58, Avon 52 (2 OT)
COMMENT:
Humminuh, humminuh, HUMMINUH! Oh wait, look at that score from last year. Evidently,
holding Avon â??? which led 38-17 going into the
fourth quarter â??? to less than 55 points is the key.
Humminuh, humminuh, HUMMINUH! Oh wait, look at that score from last year. Evidently,
holding Avon â??? which led 38-17 going into the
fourth quarter â??? to less than 55 points is the key.
5A Crown Point
(6-0) at 5A LaPorte (5-1)
(6-0) at 5A LaPorte (5-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Kiwanis Field (WWLO,
89.1 FM).
89.1 FM).
COACHES: Chip Pettit, 35-25 in 6th year
at Crown Point,
40-32 in 8th year overall. Bob Schellinger, 76-61 in 14th year at LaPorte,
144-110 in 26th year overall.
at Crown Point,
40-32 in 8th year overall. Bob Schellinger, 76-61 in 14th year at LaPorte,
144-110 in 26th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 84.52, 15th overall, 8th in
Class 5A. LaPorte, 76.41, 36th overall, 18th in Class 5A.
Class 5A. LaPorte, 76.41, 36th overall, 18th in Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Crown
Point defeated Valparaiso,
35-21. LaPorte defeated Merrillville,
41-14.
Point defeated Valparaiso,
35-21. LaPorte defeated Merrillville,
41-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Crown Point 3-0, LaPorte 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Crown Point 19-17, LaPorte 20-16.
LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 35-14, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: LaPorte,
7-3.
7-3.
FINAL: Crown Point 42, LaPorte
41
41
COMMENT:
I am sensing a theme here â?¦ looks like the defenses across the state may have
gotten left on the bus.
I am sensing a theme here â?¦ looks like the defenses across the state may have
gotten left on the bus.
2A Fairfield (6-0)
at 3A Lakeland
(5-1)
at 3A Lakeland
(5-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Lakeland.
COACHES: Bob Miller, 19-28 in 5th year
at Fairfield.
Keith Thompson, 7-9 in 2nd year at Lakeland.
at Fairfield.
Keith Thompson, 7-9 in 2nd year at Lakeland.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fairfield, 60.18, 116th overall, 15th in
Class 2A. Lakeland,
52.3, 162nd overall, 31st in Class 3A.
Class 2A. Lakeland,
52.3, 162nd overall, 31st in Class 3A.
LAST GAME: Fairfield
defeated Angola,
31-0. Lakeland
lost to Eastside, 21-7.
defeated Angola,
31-0. Lakeland
lost to Eastside, 21-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fairfield 6-0, Lakeland 5-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fairfield 9-27, Lakeland 9-27.
LAST MEETING: Fairfield, 24-7, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied,
5-5.
5-5.
FINAL: Fairfield 36, Lakeland
0
0
COMMENT:
Thatâ??s 28-0, 50-0, 55-0, 69-0, and 31-0 shutout victories wrapped around a
45-12 squeaker for the Falcons, in case you were wondering.
Thatâ??s 28-0, 50-0, 55-0, 69-0, and 31-0 shutout victories wrapped around a
45-12 squeaker for the Falcons, in case you were wondering.
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zollner Stadium.
COACHES: Dean Doerffler, 32-33 in 6th
year at Fort Wayne Concordia, 92-69 in 15th year overall. Chris Svarczkopf,
44-13 in 5th year at Fort Wayne Dwenger.
year at Fort Wayne Concordia, 92-69 in 15th year overall. Chris Svarczkopf,
44-13 in 5th year at Fort Wayne Dwenger.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 89.2, 10th overall,
4th in Class 4A. Fort Wayne Concordia, 68.08, 74th overall, 13th in Class 3A.
4th in Class 4A. Fort Wayne Concordia, 68.08, 74th overall, 13th in Class 3A.
LAST GAME: Fort Wayne Concordia defeated Fort Wayne Luers,
27-10. Fort Wayne Dwenger defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 27-8.
27-10. Fort Wayne Dwenger defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 27-8.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fort
Wayne Concordia 1-3, Fort Wayne Dwenger 4-0.
Wayne Concordia 1-3, Fort Wayne Dwenger 4-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort
Wayne Concordia 17-19, Fort Wayne Dwenger 15-21.
Wayne Concordia 17-19, Fort Wayne Dwenger 15-21.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 20-12, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Fort Wayne Dwenger, 9-1.
FINAL: Dwenger
35, Concordia 7
35, Concordia 7
COMMENT:
With Sniderâ??s second in-city upset loss (see below), Saints make sure that some
semblance of normalcy remains in Allen County with four-TD thumping of Sniderâ??s
other conqueror, Concordia.
With Sniderâ??s second in-city upset loss (see below), Saints make sure that some
semblance of normalcy remains in Allen County with four-TD thumping of Sniderâ??s
other conqueror, Concordia.
4A Fort Wayne North
(4-2) at 2A Harding (4-2)
(4-2) at 2A Harding (4-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Harding.
COACHES: Casey Kolkman, 13-14 in 3rd
year at Fort Wayne North. Sherwood Haydock, 45-32 in 7th year at Harding,
103-97 in 19th year overall.
year at Fort Wayne North. Sherwood Haydock, 45-32 in 7th year at Harding,
103-97 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Harding, 73.69, 47th
overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Fort Wayne North, 71.87, 58th overall, 18th in Class
4A.
overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Fort Wayne North, 71.87, 58th overall, 18th in Class
4A.
LAST GAME: Fort Wayne North lost to Fort Wayne
Snider, 42-19. Harding defeated Fort Wayne Northrop, 49-14.
Snider, 42-19. Harding defeated Fort Wayne Northrop, 49-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fort Wayne North 3-2,
Harding 3-2.
Harding 3-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort
Wayne North 15-21, Harding 15-21.
Wayne North 15-21, Harding 15-21.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne North, 34-13,
Sep. 30, 2005.
Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Harding,
7-3.
7-3.
FINAL: Harding
43, North 14
43, North 14
COMMENT:
Hmmm, that strength of schedule seems to finally be paying off for Harding. The
Hawks took their lumps early in 21-point losses to 4A Dwenger and 5A Snider but
have bounced back with back-to-back-to-back pummelings of 4A Wayne, 5A Northrop, and 4A North.
Hmmm, that strength of schedule seems to finally be paying off for Harding. The
Hawks took their lumps early in 21-point losses to 4A Dwenger and 5A Snider but
have bounced back with back-to-back-to-back pummelings of 4A Wayne, 5A Northrop, and 4A North.
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Weicker Stadium.
COACHES: Russ Isaacs, 168-26 in 16th
year at Fort Wayne Snider. Mike Cheviron, 4-2 in 1st year at Fort Wayne South,
64-51 in 11th year overall.
year at Fort Wayne Snider. Mike Cheviron, 4-2 in 1st year at Fort Wayne South,
64-51 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Snider, 82.82, 19th overall,
11th in Class 5A. Fort Wayne South, 71.89, 57th overall, 17th in Class 4A.
11th in Class 5A. Fort Wayne South, 71.89, 57th overall, 17th in Class 4A.
LAST GAME: Fort Wayne Snider defeated Fort Wayne
North, 42-19. Fort Wayne South defeated Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 40-7.
North, 42-19. Fort Wayne South defeated Fort Wayne Elmhurst, 40-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fort
Wayne Snider 3-1, Fort
Wayne South 3-1.
Wayne Snider 3-1, Fort
Wayne South 3-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Fort Wayne Snider 15-21, Fort Wayne South
13-23.
13-23.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Snider, 21-14, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Fort Wayne Snider, 12-0.
FINAL: South
20, Snider 17
20, Snider 17
COMMENT:
I guess we should have seen his coming with Snider having survived by only
seven points a year ago, but it still seems weird to see the Panthers losing to
other Fort Wayne schools, donâ??t it?
I guess we should have seen his coming with Snider having survived by only
seven points a year ago, but it still seems weird to see the Panthers losing to
other Fort Wayne schools, donâ??t it?
2A Glenn (4-2)
at 3A New
Prairie (5-1)
at 3A New
Prairie (5-1)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Amzi Miller Field.
COACHES: Justin Bogunia, 58-41 in 9th
year at John Glenn. Bart Curtis, 71-34 in 10th year at New Prairie, 98-63 in
16th year overall.
year at John Glenn. Bart Curtis, 71-34 in 10th year at New Prairie, 98-63 in
16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: New Prairie, 74.65, 44th
overall, 6th in Class 3A. John Glenn, 58.55, 123rd overall, 19th in Class 2A.
overall, 6th in Class 3A. John Glenn, 58.55, 123rd overall, 19th in Class 2A.
LAST GAME: John Glenn defeated South
Central (Union Mills), 36-10. New Prairie defeated Triton, 34-14.
Central (Union Mills), 36-10. New Prairie defeated Triton, 34-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: John Glenn 1-1, New
Prairie 2-0.
Prairie 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: John
Glenn 18-18, New Prairie 20-16.
Glenn 18-18, New Prairie 20-16.
LAST MEETING: New Prairie, 26-17, Sep.
30, 2005.
30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: New
Prairie, 8-2.
Prairie, 8-2.
FINAL: New
Prairie 45, Glenn 21
Prairie 45, Glenn 21
COMMENT:
Cougars keep a-rollinâ??, with the only hiccup that bizarre Week 2 loss at South Bend Washington.
Cougars keep a-rollinâ??, with the only hiccup that bizarre Week 2 loss at South Bend Washington.
2A Jimtown (4-2)
at A Culver Community
(4-2)
at A Culver Community
(4-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Culver.
COACHES: Bill Sharpe, 270-52 in 27th
year at Jimtown. Andrew Thomas, 4-2 in 1st year at Culver, 52-22 in 7th year
overall.
year at Jimtown. Andrew Thomas, 4-2 in 1st year at Culver, 52-22 in 7th year
overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jimtown, 70.68, 63rd
overall, 5th in Class 2A. Culver, 53.23, 159th overall, 11th in Class 1A.
overall, 5th in Class 2A. Culver, 53.23, 159th overall, 11th in Class 1A.
LAST GAME: Jimtown lost to Concord, 33-22. Culver
lost to Knox, 30-23.
lost to Knox, 30-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jimtown 1-1, Culver 0-2.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Jimtown
21-15, Culver 18-18.
21-15, Culver 18-18.
LAST MEETING: Jimtown, 48-0, Sep. 30,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Jimtown,
10-0.
10-0.
FINAL: Jimtown
42, Culver 7
42, Culver 7
COMMENT:
Jimmies, whose only setbacks are to New Prairie and Concord, figure to flatten last two opponents
and be 7-2 heading into 2A title defense.
Jimmies, whose only setbacks are to New Prairie and Concord, figure to flatten last two opponents
and be 7-2 heading into 2A title defense.
4A Plymouth (5-1)
at 4A Concord
(6-0)
at 4A Concord
(6-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Dunlap Field.
COACHES: John Barron, 24-6 in 3rd year
at Plymouth.
Tim Dawson, 102-86 in 18th year at Concord.
at Plymouth.
Tim Dawson, 102-86 in 18th year at Concord.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Concord, 86.92, 11th overall, 5th in
Class 4A. Plymouth,
68.73, 70th overall, 23rd in Class 4A.
Class 4A. Plymouth,
68.73, 70th overall, 23rd in Class 4A.
LAST GAME: Plymouth lost to Wawasee, 31-29. Concord defeated Jimtown,
33-22.
33-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Plymouth 1-1, Concord 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Plymouth 17-19, Concord 20-16.
LAST MEETING: Concord, 42-28, sectional, Nov. 4,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Plymouth, 9-4.
FINAL: Concord 42, Plymouth
21
21
COMMENT:
Minutemen wrest complete control of Northern
Lakes Conference (only bottom feeders
Northridge and Warsaw
remain) with yet another convincing W.
Minutemen wrest complete control of Northern
Lakes Conference (only bottom feeders
Northridge and Warsaw
remain) with yet another convincing W.
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Jets Stadium.
COACHES: Mark Lefebvre, 81-50 in 12th
year at Southern Wells, 90-63 in 14th year overall. Rick Minnich, 216-126 in
30th year at Adams Central.
year at Southern Wells, 90-63 in 14th year overall. Rick Minnich, 216-126 in
30th year at Adams Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Adams
Central, 54.56, 151st overall, 9th in Class 1A. Southern Wells, 46.11, 195th
overall, 18th in Class 1A.
Central, 54.56, 151st overall, 9th in Class 1A. Southern Wells, 46.11, 195th
overall, 18th in Class 1A.
LAST GAME: Southern Wells defeated
Bluffton, 27-7. Adams Central defeated South Adams,
7-0.
Bluffton, 27-7. Adams Central defeated South Adams,
7-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Southern Wells 2-0, Adams Central 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Southern
Wells 16-20, Adams Central 18-18.
Wells 16-20, Adams Central 18-18.
LAST MEETING: Adams
Central, 28-7, sectional, Nov. 4, 2005.
Central, 28-7, sectional, Nov. 4, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Adams
Central, 12-3.
Central, 12-3.
FINAL: Central
29, Southern 13
29, Southern 13
COMMENT:
Flying Jets all but wrap up second place in Allen County
Conference race with this victory.
Flying Jets all but wrap up second place in Allen County
Conference race with this victory.
Central Indiana
10 big
games â?¦
games â?¦
5A Bloomington
South (5-1) at 5A Pike (4-2)
South (5-1) at 5A Pike (4-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Pike Stadium.
COACHES: Drew Wood, 19-8 in 3rd year at Bloomington South, 67-18 in 8th year
overall. Keith Wilkins, 10-16 in 3rd year at Pike, 20-28 in 5th year overall.
overall. Keith Wilkins, 10-16 in 3rd year at Pike, 20-28 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 77.6, 32nd overall, 15th in Class 5A.
Bloomington South, 76.72, 34th overall, 16th in Class 5A.
Bloomington South, 76.72, 34th overall, 16th in Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Bloomington South lost to
Lawrence Central, 24-13. Pike defeated Columbus North, 18-13.
Lawrence Central, 24-13. Pike defeated Columbus North, 18-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington South 2-1, Pike
2-1.
2-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Bloomington South 9-27, Pike
13-23.
13-23.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington South, 42-16, Sep.
30, 2005.
30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Bloomington South, 6-0.
FINAL: Bloomington South 24,
Pike 21
Pike 21
COMMENT:
This road win was huge for Panthers, who now control their own destiny in
Conference Indiana.
This road win was huge for Panthers, who now control their own destiny in
Conference Indiana.
5A Carmel (5-1)
at 5A Warren
Central (6-0)
at 5A Warren
Central (6-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Warren Central.
COACHES: Mo Moriarity, 12-6 in 2nd year at Carmel,
195-48 in 22nd year overall. Steve Tutsie, 6-0 in 1st year at Warren Central.
195-48 in 22nd year overall. Steve Tutsie, 6-0 in 1st year at Warren Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 107.05, 1st overall, 1st in Class
5A. Carmel,
99.84, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 5A.
5A. Carmel,
99.84, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Carmel defeated North
Central (Indianapolis),
38-7. Warren Central defeated Terre Haute North, 35-0.
Central (Indianapolis),
38-7. Warren Central defeated Terre Haute North, 35-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carmel 2-0, Warren Central 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Carmel 18-18, Warren Central 15-15.
LAST MEETING: Warren Central, 42-7, Sep. 23, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Warren Central, 6-4.
FINAL: Warren
Central 28, Carmel
0
Central 28, Carmel
0
COMMENT:
Holy shutout, Batman! The Warriors, spiked by a gorgeous goal-line stand that
prevented Carmel
from tying the game at 7, play shutdown defense, holding high-powered Aaron
King to just 34 yards on 17 carries. For you numbers freaks, thatâ??s ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY less than he was averaging.
Holy shutout, Batman! The Warriors, spiked by a gorgeous goal-line stand that
prevented Carmel
from tying the game at 7, play shutdown defense, holding high-powered Aaron
King to just 34 yards on 17 carries. For you numbers freaks, thatâ??s ONE HUNDRED
SIXTY less than he was averaging.
5A Center Grove
(5-1) at 5A Ben Davis (4-2)
(5-1) at 5A Ben Davis (4-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Giants Stadium (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Eric Moore, 65-27 in 8th year at Center Grove, 113-32 in 12th year
overall. Tom Allen, 20-10 in 3rd year at Ben Davis, 28-13 in 4th year overall.
overall. Tom Allen, 20-10 in 3rd year at Ben Davis, 28-13 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 91.27, 7th overall, 5th in Class 5A.
Ben Davis, 85.34, 13th overall, 6th in Class 5A.
Ben Davis, 85.34, 13th overall, 6th in Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Center Grove defeated Lawrence North, 21-14, overtime. Ben Davis
defeated Terre Haute South, 21-0.
defeated Terre Haute South, 21-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Center Grove 3-0, Ben Davis 2-1.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Center Grove 16-20, Ben Davis 19-17.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 21-7, Sep. 16, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Ben Davis, 8-2.
FINAL: Ben
Davis 4, Center Grove 3
Davis 4, Center Grove 3
COMMENT:
Barry Bondsâ?? ninth-inning home run lifts Giants to significant MIC vic.
Barry Bondsâ?? ninth-inning home run lifts Giants to significant MIC vic.
3A Greensburg
(6-0) at 3A Batesville
(5-1)
(6-0) at 3A Batesville
(5-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Batesville.
COACHES: Eric Schreiber, 13-13 in 3rd year at Greensburg, 29-30 in 6th year overall. Eric
Heppner, 76-48 in 11th year at Batesville.
Heppner, 76-48 in 11th year at Batesville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greensburg, 69.65, 69th
overall, 12th in Class 3A. Batesville, 65.93, 85th overall, 17th in Class 3A.
overall, 12th in Class 3A. Batesville, 65.93, 85th overall, 17th in Class 3A.
LAST GAME: Greensburg defeated Franklin County, 27-16. Batesville defeated
Lawrenceburg, 34-0.
Lawrenceburg, 34-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Greensburg 3-0, Batesville
3-0.
3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Greensburg 14-22, Batesville
12-24.
12-24.
LAST MEETING: Batesville, 30-22, sectional, Oct. 21, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Batesville, 10-2.
FINAL: Greensburg 14, Batesville
7
7
COMMENT:
If you believe in karma, this Pirate win comes as no surprise â??? after all,
those â??Pirates of the Caribbeanâ? movies are
making a ******* at the box office. Next weekâ??s home tilt against East Central
will be for all the EIAC marbles.
If you believe in karma, this Pirate win comes as no surprise â??? after all,
those â??Pirates of the Caribbeanâ? movies are
making a ******* at the box office. Next weekâ??s home tilt against East Central
will be for all the EIAC marbles.
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, North Decatur.
COACHES: Mike Gillin, 52-11 in 6th year at Indian Creek, 218-83 in 28th year
overall. Jim Louder, 8-18 in 3rd year at North Decatur,
78-109 in 19th year overall.
overall. Jim Louder, 8-18 in 3rd year at North Decatur,
78-109 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indian Creek, 64.16, 98th overall, 12th in Class
2A. North Decatur, 48.48, 184th overall, 16th
in Class 1A.
2A. North Decatur, 48.48, 184th overall, 16th
in Class 1A.
LAST GAME: Indian Creek defeated Milan,
53-6. North Decatur defeated Eastern Hancock,
8-7.
53-6. North Decatur defeated Eastern Hancock,
8-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Indian Creek 3-0, North
Decatur 3-0.
Decatur 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Indian Creek 11-25, North
Decatur 11-24.
Decatur 11-24.
LAST MEETING: Indian Creek, 32-30, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Indian Creek, 8-2.
FINAL: Indian
Creek 35, North Decatur 6
Creek 35, North Decatur 6
COMMENT:
Braves, whose only loss came against 4A heavy Whiteland, travel next week to
unbeaten Triton Central with the Mid-Indiana title at stake. (Mmmm, steak â?¦)
Braves, whose only loss came against 4A heavy Whiteland, travel next week to
unbeaten Triton Central with the Mid-Indiana title at stake. (Mmmm, steak â?¦)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Royal Stadium.
COACHES: Craig Barr, 41-43 in 8th year at Noblesville, 115-75 in 17th year
overall. Rob Cutter, 101-35 in 12th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 131-50 in
16th year overall.
overall. Rob Cutter, 101-35 in 12th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 131-50 in
16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Southeastern,
95.36, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 5A. Noblesville, 75.91, 37th overall, 19th in
Class 5A.
95.36, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 5A. Noblesville, 75.91, 37th overall, 19th in
Class 5A.
LAST GAME: Noblesville defeated Avon, 27-20.
Hamilton Southeastern defeated Westfield,
34-10.
Hamilton Southeastern defeated Westfield,
34-10.
VS. COMMON FOES: Noblesville 2-3, Hamilton Southeastern 5-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Noblesville 17-19, Hamilton Southeastern 17-19.
LAST MEETING: Noblesville, 20-14, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Hamilton Southeastern, 8-5.
FINAL: Southeastern
48, Noblesville 14
48, Noblesville 14
COMMENT:
Royals look to run the regular season with only Hoosier Crossroads foes
Harrison (West Lafayette)
and McCutcheon remaining to be disposed of.
Royals look to run the regular season with only Hoosier Crossroads foes
Harrison (West Lafayette)
and McCutcheon remaining to be disposed of.
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Frank Cioli Field.
COACHES: Brian Crabtree, 9-7 in 2nd year at North Central (Farmersburg). Hank
Lopez, 14-5 in 2nd year at Riverton Parke.
Lopez, 14-5 in 2nd year at Riverton Parke.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 38.77, 242nd overall, 29th in Class
1A. North Central (Farmersburg), 37.32, 249th overall, 32nd in Class 1A.
1A. North Central (Farmersburg), 37.32, 249th overall, 32nd in Class 1A.
LAST GAME: North Central (Farmersburg) defeated Eastern Greene, 29-0. Riverton
Parke defeated Turkey Run, 53-6.
Parke defeated Turkey Run, 53-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Central (Farmersburg) 2-0, Riverton Parke
2-0.
2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: North Central (Farmersburg) 8-26, Riverton Parke
15-21.
15-21.
LAST MEETING: Riverton Parke, 42-7, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Riverton Parke, 7-3.
FINAL: Riverton
Parke 26, North Central 0
Parke 26, North Central 0
COMMENT:
This thumping undoubtedly will send the upstart Thunderbirds back out of the
rankings.
This thumping undoubtedly will send the upstart Thunderbirds back out of the
rankings.
3A Tipton (4-2)
at A Sheridan
(6-0)
at A Sheridan
(6-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Blackhawk Field.
COACHES: Aaron Tolle, 10-6 in 2nd year at Tipton. Larry Wright, 313-140 in 41st
year at Sheridan,
314-144 in 42nd year overall.
year at Sheridan,
314-144 in 42nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Sheridan, 78.89, 30th
overall, 1st in Class 1A. Tipton, 61.79, 110th overall, 22nd in Class 3A.
overall, 1st in Class 1A. Tipton, 61.79, 110th overall, 22nd in Class 3A.
LAST GAME: Tipton lost to Clinton Central, 35-34. Sheridan
defeated Delphi, 41-7.
defeated Delphi, 41-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tipton 1-1, Sheridan 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Tipton 16-20, Sheridan 12-24.
LAST MEETING: Sheridan, 15-0, Sep. 30,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Tied, 4-4.
FINAL: Sheridan
47, Tipton 0
47, Tipton 0
COMMENT:
With Sheridan a
possible stop on the Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon tour, we shied away in favor
of a road trip south to Huntingburg. But we didnâ??t expect it to be THIS one-sided.
With Sheridan a
possible stop on the Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon tour, we shied away in favor
of a road trip south to Huntingburg. But we didnâ??t expect it to be THIS one-sided.
2A Triton Central
(5-0) at A Park Tudor
(3-3)
(5-0) at A Park Tudor
(3-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Brickie Bowl.
COACHES: Rob Robertson, 23-23 in 5th year at Triton Central. Tom Page, 101-86 in
20th year at Park Tudor.
20th year at Park Tudor.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Triton Central, 67.24, 79th overall, 9th in Class
2A. Park Tudor, 49.5, 176th overall, 14th in Class 1A.
2A. Park Tudor, 49.5, 176th overall, 14th in Class 1A.
LAST GAME: Triton Central defeated Edinburgh,
62-0. Park Tudor lost to Indianapolis Ritter, 31-7.
62-0. Park Tudor lost to Indianapolis Ritter, 31-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Triton Central 13-17, Park Tudor 17-19.
LAST MEETING: Park Tudor, 35-32, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Triton Central, 6-4.
FINAL: Triton
Central 50, Park Tudor 0
Central 50, Park Tudor 0
COMMENT:
Evidently the Tigers were a little teed off that the IHSAA wouldnâ??t allow them
to play their varsity guys in that Monday game against South
Decatur, eh?
Evidently the Tigers were a little teed off that the IHSAA wouldnâ??t allow them
to play their varsity guys in that Monday game against South
Decatur, eh?
4A Whiteland (5-1)
at 4A Mooresville
(6-0)
at 4A Mooresville
(6-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Mooresville.
COACHES: Darrin Fisher, 10-8 in 2nd year at Whiteland. Mark Bless, 82-44 in 12th
year at Mooresville, 121-58 in 17th year overall.
year at Mooresville, 121-58 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mooresville, 85.91, 12th overall, 6th in Class 4A.
Whiteland, 82.69, 20th overall, 8th in Class 4A.
Whiteland, 82.69, 20th overall, 8th in Class 4A.
LAST GAME: Whiteland defeated Franklin,
38-6. Mooresville defeated Martinsville,
27-7.
38-6. Mooresville defeated Martinsville,
27-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Whiteland 2-0, Mooresville 2-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Whiteland 23-13, Mooresville 17-19.
LAST MEETING: Whiteland, 35-28, overtime, sectional, Oct. 28,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Mooresville, 8-3.
FINAL: Mooresville
30, Whiteland 21
30, Whiteland 21
COMMENT:
The Warriors have dropped two games â??? the first at unbeaten Plainfield and the second at unbeaten Mooresville.
Wonâ??t it be a treat, then, for the Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon to roll into Plainfield next Friday
for what could be an epic battle between the host Quakers and their biggest
rivals, the Pioneers?
The Warriors have dropped two games â??? the first at unbeaten Plainfield and the second at unbeaten Mooresville.
Wonâ??t it be a treat, then, for the Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon to roll into Plainfield next Friday
for what could be an epic battle between the host Quakers and their biggest
rivals, the Pioneers?
Southern Indiana
Four big
games â?¦
games â?¦
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Reitz Bowl.
COACHES: Mike Wilson, 95-96 in 18th year at Evansville North, 141-127 in 27th
year overall. John Hart, 53-15 in 6th year at Evansville Reitz, 178-58 in 22nd
year overall.
year overall. John Hart, 53-15 in 6th year at Evansville Reitz, 178-58 in 22nd
year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Reitz, 79.43, 28th
overall, 13th in Class 5A. Evansville North, 76.65, 35th overall, 17th in Class
5A.
overall, 13th in Class 5A. Evansville North, 76.65, 35th overall, 17th in Class
5A.
LAST GAME: Evansville North lost to
Evansville Mater Dei, 34-6. Evansville Reitz defeated Evansville Harrison,
62-3.
Evansville Mater Dei, 34-6. Evansville Reitz defeated Evansville Harrison,
62-3.
VS. COMMON FOES: Evansville North 3-0, Evansville Reitz 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Evansville North 11-19, Evansville Reitz 16-20.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Reitz, 28-7,
sectional, Nov. 4, 2005.
sectional, Nov. 4, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Evansville Reitz, 10-2.
FINAL: North
29, Reitz 26
29, Reitz 26
COMMENT:
Huskies gain a sweet bit of revenge for that sectional spanking a year ago.
Huskies gain a sweet bit of revenge for that sectional spanking a year ago.
3A Heritage Hills
(6-0) at 2A Southridge
(5-1)
(6-0) at 2A Southridge
(5-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Raider Field (WBDC, 100.9 FM).
COACHES: Bob Clayton, 268-60 in 29th year at Heritage Hills. Kelly Murphy, 10-7
in 2nd year at Southridge, 40-50 in 9th year overall.
in 2nd year at Southridge, 40-50 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Hills, 81.23, 23rd overall, 3rd in Class
3A. Southridge, 80.92, 24th overall, 1st in Class 2A.
3A. Southridge, 80.92, 24th overall, 1st in Class 2A.
LAST GAME: Heritage Hills defeated Gibson Southern, 14-13, overtime. Southridge
defeated Tell City, 41-6.
defeated Tell City, 41-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Heritage Hills 3-0, Southridge 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Heritage Hills 18-17, Southridge 20-16.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Hills, 33-0, Sep. 30, 2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Heritage Hills, 9-1.
FINAL: Heritage
Hills 26, Southridge 0
Hills 26, Southridge 0
COMMENT:
Oops! The Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon trekked three hours each way for this
supposed Pocket Conference juggernaut, but the hosts laid an egg. No matter. The
Raiders should be able to hang on to second place in a league where Heritage
Hills hasnâ??t lost since 1998 â??? ironically, at Southridge in overtime).
Oops! The Hoosier Authority Fan Wagon trekked three hours each way for this
supposed Pocket Conference juggernaut, but the hosts laid an egg. No matter. The
Raiders should be able to hang on to second place in a league where Heritage
Hills hasnâ??t lost since 1998 â??? ironically, at Southridge in overtime).
2A South Spencer
(4-2) at 2A Providence
(4-2)
(4-2) at 2A Providence
(4-2)
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Murphy Stadium (WAXL, 103.3 FM).
COACHES: Bruce Green, 55-22 in 7th year at South Spencer. Gene Sartini, 241-136
in 36th year at Providence,
252-146 in 38th year overall.
in 36th year at Providence,
252-146 in 38th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Providence, 70.4, 65th
overall, 6th in Class 2A. South Spencer, 61.74, 111th overall, 14th in Class
2A.
overall, 6th in Class 2A. South Spencer, 61.74, 111th overall, 14th in Class
2A.
LAST GAME: South Spencer defeated Pike Central, 35-6. Providence
defeated Jeffersonville,
2-0.
defeated Jeffersonville,
2-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: None.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: South Spencer 15-15, Providence 11-13.
LAST MEETING: Providence, 21-20, Sep. 30,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Providence, 1-0.
FINAL: South
Spencer 21, Providence
14 (OT)
Spencer 21, Providence
14 (OT)
COMMENT:
The power numbers predicted a double-digit Providence win, so this is somewhat of an
eyebrow raiser. Then again, the pride of Rockport is accustomed to tough games via
having to play in the Pocket (Heritage Hills, Southridge, Tell City,
Gibson Southern).
The power numbers predicted a double-digit Providence win, so this is somewhat of an
eyebrow raiser. Then again, the pride of Rockport is accustomed to tough games via
having to play in the Pocket (Heritage Hills, Southridge, Tell City,
Gibson Southern).
2A Clarksville
(5-1) at 3A North Harrison
(5-0)
(5-1) at 3A North Harrison
(5-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, North Harrison (WKLO, 96.9
FM).
FM).
COACHES: Brian Glesing, 12-5 in 2nd year at Clarksville,
35-29 in 6th year overall. Jason Mullis, 16-11 in 3rd year at North
Harrison.
35-29 in 6th year overall. Jason Mullis, 16-11 in 3rd year at North
Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Harrison, 69.79, 68th
overall, 11th in Class 3A. Clarksville,
58.81, 121st overall, 18th in Class 2A.
overall, 11th in Class 3A. Clarksville,
58.81, 121st overall, 18th in Class 2A.
LAST GAME: Clarksville defeated Charlestown, 35-14. North
Harrison defeated South Decatur, 40-27.
Harrison defeated South Decatur, 40-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Clarksville 2-1, North Harrison 3-0.
OPPONENTS’ RECORDS: Clarksville 14-19, North Harrison 12-15.
LAST MEETING: Clarksville, 30-26, Sep. 30,
2005.
2005.
SERIES LAST 10 YEARS: Clarksville, 7-3.
FINAL: Clarksville 40, North Harrison
20
20
COMMENT:
Executive Director Mike McGraw will probably shed tears of joy over this one â???
he has, after all, been slobbering over the unheralded Generals since Week 2.
Executive Director Mike McGraw will probably shed tears of joy over this one â???
he has, after all, been slobbering over the unheralded Generals since Week 2.
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