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… and it seems like Sullivan always plays a bad game against Linton.

This may speed up the exit strategy for Carmel and CG leaving the MIC.

Chatard - 6570 Columbus East - 0 Halftime

This will be a fun matchup. I don't really care or let alone know if the Viking, Pirates, or even Brickies, Devils, or 59ers can hang with the juggernauts of metropolitan Indianapolis football. Who really cares? This game is about tonight and tonight only. Not November..

Looking at these predictions, now I understand why they put GS at #2 in the area power rankings. They don’t have a clue! Hendrix thinks it’ll be a 8 point game and Kyle 12…lol. Dudes have never made a tackle in their life unless you count tackling that chocolate long john in the break room!

Lewis Cass and Delta scheduled a game on a Friday afternoon for that same Friday night a few weeks ago.

You will get farther picking Floyd!

There is no way Winamac opts into playing a team with a winning record….

Missed opportunity for Harrison and Eastbrook to play each other, would have been a good game. Hammond Central is terrible, Harrison will win by 50+.

No one started a thread so you can post your scores here.

No, on both questions IMO. Merrillville is not ready for CG but should cruise to what just became a much more intriguing semi-state matchup with Westfield. Valpo remains as good as anybody in 5A north also. They just ran into a team with a chip on their shoulder tonight. I was damn impressed with the Pirates.

The breaking news said all people in the stadium were safe

35-7. That was a beautiful game for the Irish. 33 rushes for 45 yards. Michael Page was 6-8 for 142 and 2 tuddies. Knocked out their #1 RB Indiana Commit in the 2nd. DannyO with two insane rolling passes. One was the best I've ever seen in high school. LaSalle had the most deplorable accommodations of an away game since Evansville Reisz 2007. No visitor parking of any kind. All paid reserved parking was for LaSalle boosters. It was a joke. Glad we beat their entitled asses. On to Brebeuf. One more W until the showdown. Trap game.

Well, it's been awhile since I was on the Ben Davis campus and that was back when they were still in Conference Indiana, and were hosting Bloom South both in football and basketball, so neighborhoods can sure change in that amount of time.

FC still ahead of schedule but not ready for prime time.

42-0 at the half. My ride wants to leave so I’m out.

Roncalli 21 Bloomington North 6 (8:21, 2nd)

Southridge 14 South Spencer 0 8:40 1st quarter

Columbus North 14 Bloomington South 10 (4:48, 2nd) CN scored on another long pass play of around 70 yards. South has given up two long TD passes so far.

Southridge 7 South Spencer 0

Luers 13 Dwenger 14 9:57 2nd

Chatard - 29 Columbus East - 0 2Q

Roncalli 21 Bloomington North 3 (end of 1st)

Fishers 10 FC 0

First time I’ve seen high school instant replay utilized here at Tipton. Incomplete pass call overturned by Tipton sideline. Tipton keeps drive alive and scores. Tipton 7, Hamilton Heights 0 4:30 2nd

Carter 3 yard TD run Tipton 7 Hamilton Heights 0 4:30 left in 2nd

Bloomington South 10 Columbus North 7 (6:28, 2nd) South drove to the CN six yard line but ended up having to kick a FG.

Luers 13. Dwenger 7 36.3 1st

Chatard - 22 Columbus East - 0 Q1

End of the 1st. FC 7. BNL 7. FC driving once again. Robertson has been strong other than one pass that got the route jumped. Well the the truth is, they gave him Glesings spot. Which is why they hired internally. So basically, they brought that guy in instead of making an external coaching hire.

Bloomington South 7 Columbus North 7 (end of 1st) South's QB went out around the 2 minute mark of the 1st with an ankle injury. Backup QB Jared Alley is in for the time being. Roncalli 14 Bloomington North (4:49, 1st)

Safety Chatard - 16 Columbus East - 0 1Q

Chatard - 14 Columbus East - 0 1Q

There is some talent in some of the teams like Alexandria, Lapel(non-cic), Oakville and Eastbrook. Problem is outside of Eastbrook the rest of the CIC coaches to win at all levels and not teach their high school offenses and defenses. So the rest of the schools are teaching offensive/ defensive schemes, tackling and proper blocking when they are freshman. Eastbrook is a group that from an early age instills values and worries less about winning at the youth level but when these kids buy in to the weight program and what the coaches instill they are more than ready in 9th. The rest of the cic except for maybe Oak Hill and Ole miss have to rely on what talent is coming through in different years. It is amazing how many coaches only coach to the talent level they have and do not go above and beyond to milk every last potential piece of talent they can out 9f every athlete. Also it would be interesting to see what coaches follow their kids throughout the year on a daily, weekly and monthly basis to see why make they are suffering in school or at home and not just letting them fall off. The retention rate of athletes at some of the schools is just unacceptable and the reason for their failure or being below average.

The Devonta Smith that went to LaSalle is a Freshman DB at Alabama (He was part of the very good Defensive Secondary LaSalle had last year.. It is not the same Devonta Smith that is now a WR for the Philadelphia Eagles, he attended HS in Amite City Louisiana.

Especially since we are nearing 2A enrollment

We are in it for another 2 years, since it’s a new cycle, but depending on how we do the next 2-3 years, we could be in it a lot longer. So there is a strong possibility that we will meant again in the future

James was Mr. Football at DB and QB. Yes. He played defense. He also punted his jr. year.

What freaking dream world is she living in? English & Sociology major and working in politics from the get go. No real world business experience. Not surprised at these comments. If she were a stakeholder in a business facing increased costs that would negatively impact her cut of the profits, she would be singing a different tune.

The old team bus will be warming up soon, and we old Irish fans will be heading to Cincy. I hope to see a lot of Irish fans tonight at LaSalle.

I should've known that I would just agree with Frozen at this point and it was fruitless to wait on him to post predictions.... Bedford NL at Floyd Central Columbus East at Bishop Chatard Jeffersonville at New Albany Seymour at Jennings County I don't really think FC will beat BNL (though it should be close), but I've got to guess something realistic to make up for lost ground, just like mamasa did!

I believe their RG is 6’1 270, one of their tackles is 6’0 235. I think their O-line averages 6’1 230.

I'll believe @MuleDriverany day before @southendofanorthboundhorse

Tasty.... grew up 3 blocks from the originol Arnies... n whenever i hear Pine Village... who would ever think Pro Football.....

Can’t speak to Bloomington press coverage , and NO dog in this particular hunt, but the CI Championship IS being played between Columbus North and Bloomington South this weekend. As to Bloomington North v Roncalli…likely over the First Quarter.

This game will not do anybody any good. Harrison would be better served having an extra practice instead. Props to the HC coach. He is apparently not afraid to take his team and play someone good. He's done it two weeks in a row now. Unfortunately, they just don't have the players to compete. I don't know why the Eastbrook game didn't come to fruition, but that would've been a more competitive game and actually an interesting one for fans.

This Friday night will probably be pretty quiet in the streets of Linton, Bicknell, Sandborn, Oaktown, Freelandville, Westphalia, Bruceville and beyond. The Reason? It could be the game of the regular season for the two high schools these towns call their own. Sure, Linton has always had a big target on their back in terms with the success of the Miner Football program, and for many years the bully on the block to the bulk of area rivals. Linton has always had an intense rivalry with Sullivan, and over the years North Daviess, and certainly North Knox. The Warriors have a rich history in football with a state final appearance in 1974, and dominating team in the 70’s plus an undefeated 1968 team that went 10-0. This rivalry goes beyond North Knox of course and Linton and Bicknell as I see a score from 1906 of a Miner 65-0 win! Bicknell went 9-0 in their last year of existence 1962. The Miner-Warrior feud met about every year except periods from 1959 to 1965. Linton had dominated and won 19 of 21 meetings between ’36 and ’58. It appears to have started again in 1966 thru 1971 with North Knox winning 5 in a row. After a 2 year break the game resumed from ’74 to ’79 with NK winning 4 of those 6 games. The series again took a 3 year break picking back up for good in 1983. Linton had won 12 meetings in a row from ’97 to ’08, broken with a 15-7 Warrior win in 2009 at Warrior Field. Linton had big revenge though with a rematch in sectionals and a 44-0 win. Counting that win, Linton reeled off 14 straight wins most by large margins before last year’s 27-14 NK win at the Roy. Coach Josh Chambers brings in his Warriors at 5-1, having won their last 5 in a row. They had started 5-1 in 2019 in much the same manner then lost to Vincennes Lincoln 12-0 and Linton 28-13 finishing in the Sectional 40 championship losing to Mater Dei 35-6. That 8-4 record was their best since a 9 win 2014 season. They were 6-3 last year but those losses came to Sullivan, Renssel41 are Central and Mater Dei in the opening round last year. They were in a battle with the Wildcats despite the 30 to 19 result they were in the game late. Linton is off to a 6-0 start, their best start since the Championship run of 2016. Linton has rebounded from their only losing season since 1996 in 2018 (5-6) with a 9-2 2019 followed by last year’s 8-4 campaign. Both teams have been primarily known as rushing juggernauts. The Warriors certainly have maintained that reputation with 1,748 rushing yards, 291.2 p/g, 21 rush TD’s and a 6.8 per carry average. Sr Rhett Sheren has been the workhorse with 638 yards on 97 carries and 10 TDs. He torched the Miner D in ’20 with 262 yards on 26 carries and 3 TDs. In fact NK put up 407 rush yards on the Miners, the most since Sullivan ran up 462 yards in 2004. Sr Holtman Doades has been the playmaker at WB with 561 yards on 61 carries and 5 scores. He had 82 against Linton last year. Doades is also the leading receiving with 8 catches for 240 yards with half of those being TDs. Throwing the ball is 1st year QB is Jr Mason Lyons who has thrown 40 times hitting 16 for 449 yards with 7 TDs against 2 picks. Jr Devin Kent has caught 4 for 81 yards and a score. Lyons has 3 rushing TDs on 24 carries for 90 yards. Linton has rushed for 1,549 yards, 258.2 per game, 6.8 per carry and 26 rush TDs. Linton is led by Jr QB Hunter Gennicks with 614 yards on 78 carries with 5 TDs. Sr Gabe Eslinger has had big TD runs and has 399 yards on 41 catches and 6 scores. Sr Drew Smith adds the inside game with 205 yards and 3 scores. The Miners lost WB Hunter Johns, who had 204 yards and 6 rush TDs, to a shoulder injury against Boonville. The passing game in 2021 has been a major contributor with Gennicks hitting on 56% of his passing (42 of 75) for 730 yards, 13 TDs and just 1 interception. Sr Eli Poe (12-185-4) Sr Ayden Riggleman (4-55-1) and Jr Logan Webb (6-121-2) have given Gennicks a solid receiving corps, and Eslinger (10-172-3) as well as Sr’s Kaulin Padgett (2-48-1) and Jaydan Miller (2-31-1) all make plays out of the backfield. The real battle will be in the trenches where games are won and lost in reality. The Miner offensive line has settled into a steady group with Jr Center Nathan Watson (6’0 255), LG Jr Wrigley Franklin (6’3 225) LT Sr Cameron Goodman (6’3 200) RG Jr Aiden Giles (6’3 215) and RT SR Donovan DeBruhl (6’ 0 275). They will line up against DTs Sr Gunner Thompson (5’11 250) and Jr Dylan Bond (5’11 225) and NT Sr Beau Noland (6’2 225). Noland leads the team with 47 tackles. The LB corps of NK will see Sr Declan Alchin (Sr 5’10 200) and Soph Carter Lemberg (5’9 150) in the inside, with Jr Kale Jones (5’10 185) and Sr Rhett Sheren (6’0 195) on the outside. Lemberg has 46 tackles, Alchim 36. The Warrior Oline returns 4 of 5 starters from that dominating 2020 game with the only newcomer at Center with Robert Cross (Sr 6’1 165). Coming back on the left side is G Jr Dylan Bond (5’11 225) and T Jr Landyn Worstell (6’2 185) and on the right side Sr G Beau Noland (6’2 225) and SR T Gunner Thompson (5’1 250). Add to that Tight Ends Fr Brennan Messel (5’11 160) and Jr Devin Kent (6’0 220). You can add FB Jr Kale Jones (5’10 185) as NK lines up tight most of the night using manpower to overwhelm defenses. The Miners 3 man front starts with Sr Jackson Fields (6’0 205) at Nose Tackle, Jr’s Aiden Giles (6’3 215) and Wrigley Franklin (6’3 225) at DE’s. We’ve also seen Ty Boyd of late (Soph 6’1 190) and also Sr Cameron Goodman (6’3 200) at DE’s. Linton’s LB group has been led by leading tackler Sr Gabe Eslinger (6’0 205) along with Sr Bracey Brenneman (6’2 200) on the inside, with Sr’s Drew Smith (6’2 215) and Jackson Lynn (6’0 185) on the outside. Eslinger has been a force with double digit tackles in each game and a total of 68 with 9 TFL. Each team’s defensive backfield will clearly have to be aware of the pass and not be tempted to run support too early. Linton has a senior laden group with Kaulin Padgett and Eli Poe at Corner and Hunter Gennicks and Jaydan Miller at Safety. Miller made his return to the field last week after missing 3 games. Sr’s Ayden Riggleman and Logan Webb have both seen plenty of time in that group as well. NK returns Sr Holtman Doades as the primary cover corner and only returning starter, with Sr Will Sloan joining him. Jr Mason Lyons and Soph Caleb Bottum will man the safety spots, Bottum with 46 tackles tied for 2nd on team. This game should be maxed out on emotion and intensity. I would expect turnout Warrior Field to be standing room only. I know the NK fans will be out in full voice, and I will say Linton’s crowds have been very vocal and out in numbers to support the Miners in the last several games. I hope they bring they shut down the town and bring everyone to make this an incredible environment for these kids to witness. It has been since 1992 that North Knox defeated Linton back to back seasons, in fact they won 3 in a row 1990-92. The weather looks be perfect for Friday Night, the teams will hopefully be at 100% or close to it. We know Linton is without Hunter Johns on both sides of the ball, and Fr Hank Gennicks (a starter at Tackle in week 1) is improving week to week. By week 7 no football team is 100% healthy! I do believe it will be a game that you have to maximize possessions, and certainly cannot afford turnovers. We know that NK can burn time off the clock in huge chunks and if they have a lead and the ball they will be content on eating the clock. Linton has shown the ability to churn out long drives, but also big plays in both rush and pass games. Linton will undoubtedly use the pass more that NK has seen Linton do because there are more receivers who can make plays this year than we have seen in recent years. You can’t just cover one guy. On the flip side, Linton cannot play NK as a rush only 10 in the box defense because the Warriors have hit on big pass plays and have confidence in that part of their game. As always, I’ll be in the broadcast booth at Warrior Field Friday Night for Media Five Sports on WQTY on 93.3 FM… as well as online streaming at www.wqtyradio.com with my partner Kevin Rader.

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