tango Posted April 8 Share Posted April 8 On 4/4/2024 at 12:32 PM, jets said: Also, I will add that the IHSAA has shown before that they will consider "competitive balance" and not just geography when determining sectionals ...in our own wrestling sectional Floyd Central and New Albany were both added (driving right past Jeffersonville, which is 10 minutes away) in order to try and even out the competition. Take that for what it is worth Might be a somewhat different situation because of wrestling being a 1 day Sectional with the winner based on team points. With football being 3 games and travel expenses being what they are, I just don't see the IHSAA doing anything but looking purely at geography. We shall see soon enough I suppose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TransplantedPanther Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 19 hours ago, tango said: Might be a somewhat different situation because of wrestling being a 1 day Sectional with the winner based on team points. With football being 3 games and travel expenses being what they are, I just don't see the IHSAA doing anything but looking purely at geography. We shall see soon enough I suppose. Just remember that a few years ago, Princeton was in sectional 30 with Brown County, Edgewood, and Sullivan, while Gibson Southern was in 32 with Corydon Central, North Harrison, and Salem. I’m pretty sure that the IHSAA doesn’t worry too much about travel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 3 hours ago, TransplantedPanther said: Just remember that a few years ago, Princeton was in sectional 30 with Brown County, Edgewood, and Sullivan, while Gibson Southern was in 32 with Corydon Central, North Harrison, and Salem. I’m pretty sure that the IHSAA doesn’t worry too much about travel. I remember. But in the last 2 classifications, there has been a lot of movement of several former 3A schools to 2A (Pike Central, Sullivan, Brownstown, Salem, Brown Co.) and Washington moving to 4A in the latest one leaves a very distinct group of 8 3A schools within the pocket of SW IN. That said, I'm not saying a different group couldn't be decided, but it would be almost idiotic to split that group up. And yes, I realize idiotic is certainly not out of the realm for the brain trust on North Meridian Street. As for Sectional 24, Washington replaces Memorial, but I wonder if BNL will get moved out? That seemed like an odd addition last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, tango said: As for Sectional 24, Washington replaces Memorial, but I wonder if BNL will get moved out? That seemed like an odd addition last year. BNL was an last minute thing, literally happened beginning on the first week of games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeqb Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 1 hour ago, tango said: I remember. But in the last 2 classifications, there has been a lot of movement of several former 3A schools to 2A (Pike Central, Sullivan, Brownstown, Salem, Brown Co.) and Washington moving to 4A in the latest one leaves a very distinct group of 8 3A schools within the pocket of SW IN. That said, I'm not saying a different group couldn't be decided, but it would be almost idiotic to split that group up. And yes, I realize idiotic is certainly not out of the realm for the brain trust on North Meridian Street. As for Sectional 24, Washington replaces Memorial, but I wonder if BNL will get moved out? That seemed like an odd addition last year. This was the poorly constructed 2019 grouping: Quote Sectional 30. (8): Brown County, Edgewood, Owen Valley, Pike Central, Princeton Community, Sullivan, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington Sectional 31. (8): Batesville, Brownstown Central, Charlestown, Franklin County, Greensburg, Lawrenceburg, Rushville, Scottsburg Sectional 32. (8): Corydon Central, Evansville Bosse, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Mt. Vernon, North Harrison, Salem, Southridge As you mentioned - a LOT of fluctuation in the Southwest corner of the state. Brown County (2A), Pike Central (2A), and Sullivan (2A) as well as Washington (4A) are no longer in 3A. Brownstown and Salem (Both 2A) and Bosse & Charlestown (4A) are also out of the mix. There would need to be some serious rationalizing to put a West Vigo, Owen Valley, or Corydon in place of the 8 schools that would make up the SW Indiana 3A Sectional. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 2 hours ago, oldtimeqb said: This was the poorly constructed 2019 grouping: As you mentioned - a LOT of fluctuation in the Southwest corner of the state. Brown County (2A), Pike Central (2A), and Sullivan (2A) as well as Washington (4A) are no longer in 3A. Brownstown and Salem (Both 2A) and Bosse & Charlestown (4A) are also out of the mix. There would need to be some serious rationalizing to put a West Vigo, Owen Valley, or Corydon in place of the 8 schools that would make up the SW Indiana 3A Sectional. Will even more interesting next cycle when GS moves to 4A....who will they pull in then? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 (edited) 30 minutes ago, Titan32 said: Will even more interesting next cycle when GS moves to 4A....who will they pull in then? Assuming no other movement, probably nobody - just leave S32 as a 7 team sectional. If HH makes another run this year, wouldn't they get bumped up to 4A in 2025? Edited April 9 by tango Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 8 minutes ago, tango said: Assuming no other movement, probably nobody - just leave S32 as a 7 team sectional. If HH makes another run this year, wouldn't they get bumped up to 4A in 2025? Well... they would need to win another semistate. Then you will be down to 6 3A teams in SW Indiana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted April 9 Share Posted April 9 28 minutes ago, Titan32 said: Well... they would need to win another semistate. Then you will be down to 6 3A teams in SW Indiana. Washington is right on the 3A / 4A line, so my guess is they might be in the mix for moving back down if a couple of 3A move up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted April 9 Author Share Posted April 9 (edited) 2024 returning starters Harrison 17/22 (77%) Offense: 9 starters Defense: 8 starters Castle 16/22 (73%) Offense: 7 starters Defense: 9 starters Central 14/22 (64%) Offense: 5 starters Defense: 9 Starters Memorial 13/22 (59%) Offense: 8 starters Defense: 5 Starters Jasper 12/22 (55%) Offense: 7 starters Defense: 5 starters Bosse 10/22 (45%) Offense: 5 starters Defense: 5 starters Reitz 9/22 (41%) Offense: 4 starters Defense: 5 starters Vincennes Lincoln 8/22 (36%) Offense: 3 starters Defense: 5 starters Mater Dei 8/22 (36%) Offense: 4 starters Defense: 4 starters North 8/22 (36%) Offense: 4 starters Defense: 4 starters Please correct me if I am wrong with some of the times, but this is what I have gathered so far. Edited April 9 by TigerFan20 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 15 hours ago, TigerFan20 said: times Teams* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted April 10 Author Share Posted April 10 Former Bosse QB Elijah Wagner signed with Indiana State to play football. Great pickup for the Sycamores Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 Let’s see if these sectional realignments will be release within the next 2 weeks. It should be around this time by now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeqb Posted Friday at 01:46 PM Share Posted Friday at 01:46 PM Big news for the Bulldogs. Congrats, Bosse! https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/19/bosses-enlow-field-will-be-upgraded-with-new-turf-field-stadium-roof/73278322007/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted Friday at 03:39 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 03:39 PM 1 hour ago, oldtimeqb said: Big news for the Bulldogs. Congrats, Bosse! https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/19/bosses-enlow-field-will-be-upgraded-with-new-turf-field-stadium-roof/73278322007/ Is replacing the lights at Reitz next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Fanatic Posted Friday at 03:50 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:50 PM (edited) 14 minutes ago, TigerFan20 said: Is replacing the lights at Reitz next? Modernized lights at the Bowl would be awesome. They replaced the lights (or at least the bulbs, not sure) before last season. People said it was a slight improvement but barely noticeable. Edited Friday at 03:53 PM by Football Fanatic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Fanatic Posted Friday at 03:53 PM Share Posted Friday at 03:53 PM 2 hours ago, oldtimeqb said: Big news for the Bulldogs. Congrats, Bosse! https://www.courierpress.com/story/sports/high-school/2024/04/19/bosses-enlow-field-will-be-upgraded-with-new-turf-field-stadium-roof/73278322007/ This is great news. Looking forward to checking out some games there. Especially can imagine the classic Enlow playoff atmosphere with Memorial vs. Gibson Southern, Memorial vs. Heritage Hills, or even Memorial vs. Mater Dei. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted Friday at 04:06 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:06 PM 5 minutes ago, Football Fanatic said: This is great news. Looking forward to checking out some games there. Especially can imagine the classic Enlow playoff atmosphere with Memorial vs. Gibson Southern, Memorial vs. Heritage Hills, or even Memorial vs. Mater Dei. It really falls short in comparison to the atmosphere at other 3A playoff locations over the past few years. I've been to some poorly attended playoff games at Enlow. That said, during the Lindauer Combs era things really picked up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football Fanatic Posted Friday at 04:23 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:23 PM 13 minutes ago, Titan32 said: It really falls short in comparison to the atmosphere at other 3A playoff locations over the past few years. I've been to some poorly attended playoff games at Enlow. That said, during the Lindauer Combs era things really picked up. You may be on to something there. The Gibson Southern @ Heritage Hills semistate game was the best 3A atmosphere I've seen. Although the Memorial @ Gibson Southern game in 2017 was very good too. Speaking on recent history anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted Friday at 04:25 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:25 PM We realize its hard to compete with the Jewell's 4 row temporary movable bleachers and lawn chairs circling the turf. Enlow is a close second I guess... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan32 Posted Friday at 04:27 PM Share Posted Friday at 04:27 PM 1 minute ago, tango said: We realize its hard to compete with the Jewell's 4 row temporary movable bleachers and lawn chairs circling the turf. Enlow is a close second I guess... This must have been bingo night. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted Friday at 05:39 PM Author Share Posted Friday at 05:39 PM (edited) From C&P, also looks like Bosse will also be getting a roof renovation too Edited Friday at 05:41 PM by TigerFan20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted Monday at 06:09 PM Share Posted Monday at 06:09 PM On 4/19/2024 at 11:27 AM, Titan32 said: This must have been bingo night. LOL. It was. Branson Combs hit about 5 of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TigerFan20 Posted Monday at 08:56 PM Author Share Posted Monday at 08:56 PM Recruiting news: Castle’s Patterson has switched his commitment to Cincinnati! Going to join the Bearcats in the Big 12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tango Posted 11 hours ago Share Posted 11 hours ago On 4/22/2024 at 3:56 PM, TigerFan20 said: Recruiting news: Castle’s Patterson has switched his commitment to Cincinnati! Going to join the Bearcats in the Big 12. Where had he previously committed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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