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Lots of CC folks over at Walt's even though his boy played at McCutcheon ... although he did play youth ball at LCC. I'm a fan of Walt's over Teay's River although my son favors Teay's ... of course my son's loyalty goes right out the window if he finds out that I'm buying.

If you are looking for something good to eat for those coming in to the game Thelma and Louise Catering will have their food truck at the game. You can find them on Facebook.

I'm not entirely sure the IHSAA requires a rights fee to broadcast a sectional game. I say that only because our Sectional game on Indiana SRN was free (just like regular season), as were the 3-4 other games I watched over the weekend. I would expect SRN to charge something if they were being charged by the IHSAA. Maybe they have a blanket license with the IHSAA or something? Hah!! You guys could actually make a killing streaming games from sponsors. Last time I listened to Coach Hart's radio show there were so many sponsors it took the first 5 minutes to read them. And think of it, if you charged $10 to watch you'd probably get $100 a week from @DumfriesYMCA alone...

Giants, Bulldogs open tourney as they opened the season Andrew Smith GridironDigest.com Ten weeks have passed since the opening week of the regular season, but the Class 6A tournament begins on the west side of Indianapolis the exact same way the season began - with the Ben Davis Giants hosting the Brownsburg Bulldogs in one of the state’s marquee matchups. The Sectional 5 matchup is one of three 6A games featuring ranked teams - Ben Davis (6-3) enters No. 7 in the IFCA poll, Brownsburg (8-1) No. 3. The winner faces Avon or Pike next week in the sectional final game. Brownsburg won the regular season matchup 21-16 back in Week 1. Both teams can draw a bit on that contest, but both have evolved quite a bit since August. “This matchup is a great opportunity to see how much we have grown and gotten better as a program,” Ben Davis coach Jason Simmons said. “There are a lot of things we can draw on from our Week 1 matchup on August 19th. We can draw on how they want to attack us on offense and defense because they do some things differently against us than they do compared to other teams in their conference.” Both teams were missing key players in the opener - Ben Davis was missing quarterback Thomas Gotkowski, Brownsburg without All-State center Santana Alo. Both will be in action Friday night. Gotkowski took over in Week 2 and has completed 65 percent of his passes for 2,092 yards and 21 TDs. BD’s offense has featured sophomore running back Alijah Price, who has 928 yards on the season, and a deep receiving corps led by Marques Reese, who has 885 yards on 55 catches. Lincoln Murff has 41 catches for 480 yards. “Thomas Gotkowski is a humble, driven player with a high football IQ and a drive to get better every day,” Simmons said. “Thomas is a magnet for other players on our team and that has driven his ability to forge and build relationships with everyone on our team. Our offense, led by Alijah, Marques, Destin Beauchamp, and Lincoln Murff, is a complimentary offense that lends itself to different players having a hot hand based on how teams are defending us. We have had four different receivers go for over 70 yards in a game.” Brownsburg is led by senior quarterback Jayden Whitaker, who is completing 71 percent of his passes for 2,007 yards. Corey Smith (32-677, 6 TDs) leads a deep receiving corps in which seven players have at least 13 catches. It’s led an offense that’s scoring 40 points a game. The Bulldogs finished second in the Hoosier Crossroads Conference, falling 31-28 to current No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern in Week 9, with a late rally falling just short. “I couldn’t ask for a more cohesive group of kids who have grit and toughness,” Brownsburg coach John Hart said. “I think most people would say we have the toughest schedule in the state and we played very well all year. We got rattled a little bit against HSE when our QB went down at halftime. it took us a little bit of time to get going, yet we had a FG blocked with no time to go (that would have sent) the game into overtime.” The Giants ran the table in the Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference, clinching the conference title with a 42-6 win over North Central in Week 9, but the key win came the week before, when BD rallied from 28 points down in the second half to beat Lawrence Central 29-28. Gotkowski threw for 277 yards and four scores, including a one-yard TD pass in the closing minutes, followed by a game-winning two-point conversion. “What got us going was the ability of our defense to continue to stack stops and our offense getting into a rhythm,” Simmons said. “Our defense gave up 90 yards on two plays in the 1st half. Other than that we kept an explosive offense in check. When we got rolling offensively, we were tough to stop. The belief our players showed in each other helped propel us to win that game. That game gave our players the confidence they needed to finish off a tough opponent after missing on opportunities in the three games we came up short.” Tussle in loaded Sectional 21 Class 4A will likely feature dynamite matchups each round of the tournament. One of the deepest sectional fields is Sectional 21, where three of the four remaining teams are ranked in the top 10. Six of the eight teams in the sectional field - including the four semifinalists - won at least six games in the regular season. Two of the ranked teams meet this week, as No. 8 Mooresville (8-2) travels to No. 10 Brebeuf Jesuit (6-3). The winner faces either No. 2 Roncalli (9-1) or Indianapolis Attucks (6-3) in next week’s sectional final. Both programs have seen recent tournament success. Brebeuf was the Class 3A state runner-up last season. Mooresville was a regional champion in 2020. Both had solid wins last week, as Mooresville rallied to defeat Lebanon 34-24, while Brebeuf downed Northview 35-7. Brebeuf gained 173 rushing yards and sophomore quarterback Maverick Geske threw for 202 in the Braves’ win last week. “We were able to establish the line of scrimmage from the first drive and that led to a lot of offensive success,” Brebeuf coach Matt Geske said of last week’s win. “Our defense played fast and didn’t allow Northview’s potent run game to get going.” Mooresville took a 28-12 lead at halftime and extended it in the second half against Lebanon, behind 198 passing yards and 85 rushing yards from senior quarterback Nicholas Patterson. Junior Landon Clements added 107 rushing yards and two scores. Hogan Denny had 99 yards and a touchdown in the receiving game. “We self destructed early in the game with a pick six and a fumble in the first quarter. We also had 12 penalties which we must fix. We righted the ship and took a 16 point lead at the half by mixing run and pass,” Mooresville coach Mike Gillin said, also noting the Pioneers’ defense forced four turnovers. “Lebanon is a very good football team and we had to play solid football to get the win.” Brebeuf returns seven starters from last year’s 3A state runner-up on defense. Nolan Buckman started last season at quarterback, but volunteered to move to receiver midway through the season to make way for Geske, returning to where he played as a sophomore, where he was a two-way starter at running back and safety. Buckman has become the Braves’ top pass-catcher with 409 yards and five touchdowns, while also starting at safety. The Braves are allowing 14.7 ppg and have held five opponents to eight points or fewer. Cole Williams (78 tackles) and Finn Walters (46 tackles, 14.5 TFL, 10 sacks) lead the Braves up front. Devin McIlwain, Javawn Brooks and Ryan Joyce each have three interceptions. “Nolan is a tremendous athlete that can do it all for us and his versatility makes him one of the state’s best players,” coach Geske said. “He really helped bring Maverick along this spring and summer and the move has allowed us to be more dynamic on offense in the back half of the regular season.” Mooresville features one of the state’s top two-way quarterbacks in Patterson, who has 1,965 passing and 1,110 rushing yards and has accounted for 36 touchdowns. Clements has posted back-to-back 100-yard games. Denny and junior Levi Dorn provide a strong 1-2 punch in the receiving game. Dorn has 719 yards on 53 catches, while Denny has 342 yards on 24 catches, playing five games after returning from injury. Gillin said the Pioneers are as healthy as they have been since Week 3. “Nick Patterson is one of the best leaders I have ever coached in my 44 years as a head coach,” Gillin said. “He is a dual threat Run/Pass and commands the offense. He has carried us most of the year after losing our RB Brandon Wilson and Hogan Denny for most of the year.” Both teams play tough schedules - Mooresville finished second to Whiteland in the Mid-State Conference, while Brebeuf’s three losses have come to teams ranked in the top three of their respective classes - Indianapolis Chatard, Cathedral and Roncalli. All have prepared them for this matchup. “We play in one of the toughest conferences in the state so we have played outstanding competition. The same can be said of Brebeuf,” Gillin said. “I expect a physical back and forth game.” Lamar, Generals to face Crusaders In southeastern Indiana, the Clarksville Generals have had a resurgence behind the state’s leading rusher, Robert Lamar. Clarksville is 5-5 after a 70-42 victory at Eastern (Pekin) in last week’s Sectional 39 opener. The Generals take on No. 4 Indianapolis Scecina (9-1) in the semifinal this week, with the winner to face either No. 5 Triton Central (8-2) or Brownstown Central (6-4) next week. The Generals’ five wins this year are a big step for a program that hadn’t won more than three games in a season since 2012. Coach Justin Boser said this year has been the culmination of commitment from the administration on down, dramatically upgrading facilities and equipment at the admin level. At the coaching level, it was about getting to know each player on a personal level, and seeing increased commitment in the weight room and offseason. “This current team has been the most committed team we have had in the last five years,” Boser said. “On this team we have leaders who are three and four year starters who have set the standard for how to lift and practice every day.” Lamar, a senior, has rushed for 2,839 yards and 34 touchdowns this season, averaging 9.6 yards per carry. His explosive running complements the passing game, where Caleb Cummings has thrown for 1,350 yards and 15 touchdowns. The offensive line is young and often giving up 20-25 pounds to its opponents, but has used technique and leg drive to open up holes. “For two years teams have attempted to slow Robert down and only a few have,” Boser said, adding Lamar deserves to be considered as one of the state’s top players. “Robert is a special running back who can beat you in different ways. He can beat you with a jump cut in the hole, run through you in the hole, or he can out run you to the edge. I have been saying all year ‘don't just watch Robert's highlight runs that go for 60, 70, or 80 yards, watch his 4 yard runs where he doesn't have much of a hole and he runs through two tackles to pick up the four yards. Watch him turn a negative play into a two yard gain.’ He is able to do these things because of his commitment to the weight room. We knew he good be good running back for us but he became a great running back and a durable running back when he committed to lifting after his sophomore season.” This week’s matchup with Scecina will be a challenge, as Lamar and the Generals will see a defense that has shut out five opponents this season. Scecina is led by seniors Mason Beriault (99 tackles), Tamir Woods (74 tackles, 22.5 TFL, 10.5 sacks) and Adam Young (66 tackles, 28.5 TFL, 6.5 sacks). “Scecina is clearly a top team in 2A and for us to be successful Friday we will need to continue to run the ball to our full capability and connect on play action passes,” Boser said. “Their defense plays fast and all 11 players are capable of coming up and making a tackle. We need all of our players blocking and maintaining their blocks on every play. Their offense is multiple and can beat you in different ways. They can play with four wide receivers or they will line up in I formation and run the ball right at you. We will need to play our most complete defensive game to give us a chance to be successful.” Also of note There are 16 unbeaten teams remaining in the state. Two - Owen Valley and defending 3A champion Gibson Southern - meet this week in Sectional 30. Both teams feature explosive offenses - OV is averaging 51.3 ppg, leading the state in scoring, led by quarterback Brody Lester (1,907 passing yards). GS is averaging 41.3 ppg. … Class 3A’s two other unbeatens - West Lafayette and Hanover Central - are in opposite semifinals in Sectional 25. … In Sectional 33, Andrean went 6-3 against a schedule entirely made up of 4A-6A teams. The defending state champions visit 10-0 LaVille. … Lamar is the state’s rushing leader. Indianapolis Lutheran’s Jackson Willis (2,850 yards) leads the state in passing. The defending 1A champion Saints host 1-8 Cloverdale in Sectional 47 this week. … Triton Central’s Brad Schultz (1,326 yards) leads the state in receiving. The Tigers meet Brownstown Central in Sectional 40. Other games to watch this week Class 6A 2: No. 5 Carroll (9-0) at No. 9 Penn (7-2) 2: Elkhart (7-2) at Warsaw (7-2) 3: Homestead (5-4) at No. 1 Hamilton Southeastern (9-0) 4: No. 9 Westfield (6-3) at No. 6 Carmel (6-3) 6: Lawrence North (4-5) at No. 2 Cathedral (7-1) 8: No. 3 Center Grove (7-2) at Franklin Central (3-6) Class 5A 12: No. 1 Ft. Wayne Snider (8-1) at No. 10 Ft. Wayne Dwenger (6-3) 14: No. 8 Franklin (7-2) at Terre Haute South (6-3) Class 4A 17: No. 7 New Prairie (9-1) at Lowell (7-3) 22: Greenfield-Central (7-3) at No. 1 New Palestine (10-0) 24: No. 5 Evansville Reitz (10-0) at Boonville (7-3) Class 3A 25: No. 1 West Lafayette (10-0) at Calumet (9-1) 28: No. 3 Chatard (6-4) at Hamilton Heights (8-2) 28: Guerin Catholilc (6-4) at Tippecanoe Valley (9-1) 30: No. 2 GIbson Southern (10-0) at No. 6 Owen Valley (10-0) Class 2A 33: No. 3 Andrean (6-3) at No. 2 LaVille (10-0) 34: Cass (6-3) at No. 9 Lafayette Central Catholic (7-3) 35: No. 8 FW Luers (5-5) at Churubusco (8-2) 37: Southmont (7-3) at No. 1 Linton (10-0) 39: No. 5 Triton Central (8-2) at Brownstown Central (6-4) Class A 41: Triton (7-3) at No. 4 North Judson (9-1) 44: No. 10 South Adams (8-2) at No. 2 Adams Central (10-0) 45: Monroe Central (5-3) at No. 5 Sheridan (9-1) 46: Milan (5-5) at No. 3 North Decatur (10-0)

The last time I ate some Mexican my mom Phyllis walked in on us. I gotta go

lol Maybe! tbh…I kinda enjoy the radio broadcast. I’m younger than most of you guys but I genuinely enjoy listening to a good game on the radio. Friday nights I have my headphones in doing housework or whatever. Wife seems to like it too lol me cleaning and being quiet 😂

That is only marginally less likely than the back judge (as well as everyone on the sideline) missing it for 3 consecutive plays. 😂🤣

It was quick thinking of the PT DC to come up with the 4-4-4 defense to stop the Gophers those last 3 plays. How innovative!!

Since I am a Catholic in the Lafayette arch diocese this is sort of a home game for this King. Maybe the LCC folks will grant me some favor at Walts. LOL

I had this game circled to attend... but hav to take care of some things in the far reaches of NE Ind.. Waits is typically favored by those that remember the original Walts! 😂

I've watched LaVille a fair amount over the last few years . . . I would definitely agree the offensive line is MVP at LaVIlle. They've got some veterans playing that do a great job of playing together and are not afraid to get physical to open those holes for whoever is running. Defense has also been something LaVille is known for and is no different this season. If LaVille can play defense and run long, clocking-eating, point-producing drives that keeps Andrean's offense off the field. Hard to win if you can't score. FinePrint said it best, LaVille will not earn any respect from anyone outside the HNAC unless they actually beat the 59ers. Here's to LaVille Football earning some gosh-darn respect. as always, the game is better from_the_sidelines007

My son came home talking about this situation and I couldn't believe it! 🤯 I talked with some of his coaches and they told me this is actually more common than you would believe. They said more than once they've been watching game recordings for other teams and have seen the team on defense use 12 players and not get caught. I couldn't believe it, but they said they have seen 12 players on the field for the defense for multiple plays in a row before the officials noticed it! 🥴 Following my fact finding mission, I told my son that he should help make sure his team never has more than 11 players on the field! The football referees are human too and they deserve some grace when they mess up! 🤗

I’m just saying….if you believe that David bell being in the nfl is an argument for why he should have won mr football….you’re a full blown idiot. the award is about their high school performance and their representation of Indiana football….it includes statistical accomplishments over a season and a career….but it has absolutely nothing to do with the number of stars a player has on their recruiting profile nor does it have anything to do with their nfl potential. it’s honestly irritating reading these comments because it’s hindsight BS with zero to no logic other than you can read a 247/rivals report….congrats

I don't disagree, I saw that the game was being played at Danville High School. Those RP kids are going to be like a kid on Christmas playing on turf.

I'm guessing Kiser won the award in a landslide. It was probably an easy decision: Led Pioneer High School to back-to-back Indiana Class A state championships as a junior and senior In 2018 Pioneer High School went 15-0, 11 victories by shutout, and outscored its opponents, 936-39, including a 60-0 win over North Vermillion in the state finals Recorded 159 tackles, seven interceptions, six forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries as a linebacker Passed for 1,183 yards and 18 TDs, and rushed for 2,109 yards and 44 TDs Career stats: 3,771 passing yards, 59 passing TDs, 7,364 rushing yards, 139 rushing TDs, 37 100-yard rushing games, 9,174 all-purpose yards, 11,257 total yards, 424 tackles, 32 passes defended, 20.5 TFLs, 20 interceptions, nine forced fumbles, seven fumble recoveries and two blocked punts

So there’s no obvious winner after week 10 so we just cancel the award for the season? That’s kinda stupid and I’ll say it right to your face!

Charlestown has had mostly bad luck against the PAC, no? (said in French accent...not real French...Pepé Le Pew French).

Too many backhanded shots over the years for speculations. And it’s on video.

If they don't beat the Kings the football team will be going to 7:30 am Mass every Sunday for the next two months, and will be going to confession every two weeks at 3:30pm on Saturday.

Often, my tell is whether or not I can read the menu. If not, we're probably good to go!

The latter. Living in Frankfort I know what authentic Mexican cuisine is.

What’s your 40?

Upsets happen every year in the tournament, but I have a better chance of replacing Shaquille Leonard in the Colts' starting lineup than Anderson does beating North Side on Friday.

The LCC football team was at 9:30 mass at St. Lawrence last Sunday. I thought Father was going to bawl them out for playing poor D against good teams, but he did not. Two of the players did the readings. If they can get up in front of everyone in church, they shouldn't be afraid of the Kings. 🙂

MEXICAN Mexican, or 'muricanized Mexican? I'll eat the latter if I have to, but the former is far superior. If your dish doesn't include tongue, brain, or some other organ, you're at the wrong place.

Once again, dear WWFan, you are correct. Providence has beaten the Class A #5 Kentucky team, lost to the #9 Class A KY team on a last second pass, and lost to North Harrison after they got the ball to the 2 yard line in the last minute. Plus the forfeit loss. Makes Chucktown 10-0.

I think Heights can relate to that, it'd be nice to see them get that monkey off their back !

Obviously no replay. I’ll post more later. Right now I’m jammin to Zeppelin. I swear to God I am

Based off of stats I pulled from MaxPreps, here is a comparison of season stats Wunderlich: 1683 passing yds, 18 TD, 5 INT/146 rush yds, 1 TD (19 total TDs) Hunt: 1464 passing yds, 10 TD, & INT/908 rush yds, 13 TD (23 total TDs) Arguments can be made for either. Glad it isn't my call as there will be some unhappy people regardless.

Both statements can be true without either being wrong

Could it be these pictures are just a hoax? Cleverly photoshopped images perpetuated by a disgruntled Clinton Prairie fan/parent?

I think it will be a good matchup...Southmont is big and physical...also quick! They threw the ball exceptionally well...for a team that wasn't suppose too...lol I think Linton will win, but, Southmont might surprise them!

I find it funny that all these years Kiser/Bell is still debated by others while neither of them personally debated it and have been friends all along the way supporting each other regardless of who did or did not get Mr. Football.

I think this will be a game to remember for those Panther players!! 😊 How exciting to get to play the football game on artificial field turf!! 🤩 Also, I bet the people who wash the football costumes will be happy not to have all those grass stains and dirt!! YUCK!! 🤭

Clarksville Running Back and Outside Linebacker Robert Lamar. 2,839 yards Rushing and 34 TD's. Also has 47 tackles - 31 solo 16 assist, one forced fumble, one INT, one fumble recovery for TD.

Only need to decide now if I am going to Walts or Teays River before the game.

Senior who had the best season. Been several years where the states best Senior has played on the offensive or defensive line and almost by default has been eliminated from contention. Blake Fisher and Zach Martin come to mind.

There you have it. Kiser in a landslide. Not to mention he's made quite an impact at one of the nations best football programs.

It's a senior only award and typically goes to the best offensive skill player, usually to a big class player. For years it was a very heavily biased central Indiana award but in recent years with a change in voting structure has shifted representation among the state and into smaller classes. First year in awhile where there isn't a clear cut winner and not a player with eye dropping stats that jump off the table. It very well could be determined by a player this year who has a big state tournament. FWIW, I think Hansen is probably the front runner and a win against New Pal probably puts him in the drivers seat.

Insane stat line..the award goes to the best senior player or the senior who had the best season? He also kicked..forgot to add his xps

West Vigo will host if WV wins. Doesn't matter who wins the other game.

You could make a reasonable argument that David Bell wasn’t even the “best” player on his team that year. Without a doubt he was the most talented player, but people forget that Romeir Elliott ran for 3000+ yards and 41 TD’s that same year. Elliott should feel every bit as snubbed as Bell.

David Bell did get an education at one of the finest universities in the country!

I tend to overlook Chatard. Too many bad memories.

Always found it difficult to not go for the senior who breaks a state record and not get the award..Robinson in 99 for heritage was a heckuva player yet missed out..makes me wonder how many great single season record breakers who were seniors, won or not won the award

1. Santa Ana (CA) Mater Dei (9-0) 2. Bellflower (CA) St. John Bosco (8-1) 3. Las Vegas (NV) Bishop Gorman (9-1) 4. Miami (FL) Central (8-0) 5. Fort Lauderdale (FL) St. Thomas Aquinas (8-0) 6. Baltimore (MD) St. Francis Academy (5-0) 7. Chandler (AZ) (7-0) 8. Buford (GA) (8-0) 9. Hollywood (FL) Chaminade-Madonna (7-0) 10. Corona (CA) Centennial (8-1) 11. Austin (TX) Westlake (7-0) 12. Nashville (TN) Lipscomb Academy (9-0) 13. Bradenton (FL) IMG Academy (5-1) 14. Houston (TX) North Shore (8-0) 15. Plantation (FL) American Heritage (7-1) 16. Duncanville (TX) (7-0) 17. Fairburn (GA) Langston Hughes (9-0) 18. Denton (TX) Guyer (7-0) 19. Hyattsville (MD) DeMatha (7-1) 20. Katy (TX) (8-0) 21. Hochston (GA) Mill Creek (7-1) 22. Southlake (TX) Carroll (8-0) 23. San Mateo (CA) Serra (8-0) 24. Miami (FL) Columbus (8-1) 25. Norman Park (GA) Colquitt County (8-0) 26. Philadelphia (PA) St. Joseph Prep (6-1) 27. Belleville (MI) (9-0) 28. Fort Lauderdale (FL) Cardinal Gibbons (8-1) 29. West Chester (OH) Lakota West (10-0) 30. Long Beach (CA) Poly (9-0) 31. Cincinnati (OH) Archbishop Moeller (9-1) 32. Lakeland (FL) (7-0) 33. Bixby (OK) (8-0) 34. Baton Rouge (LA) Catholic (6-1) 35. Olney (MD) Our Lady of Good Counsel (7-1) 36. Folsom (CA) (8-1) 37. Lakewood (OH) St. Edward (9-1) 38. Irmo (SC) Dutch Fork (8-1) 39. Humble (TX) Atascocita (7-1) 40. Longview (TX) (8-0) 41. Kahuku (HI) (9-2) 42. Orlando (FL) Edgewater (8-0) 43. DeSoto (TX) (7-1) 44. Nashville (TN) Montgomery Bell Academy (9-0) 45. Mission Viejo (CA) (8-1) 46. East St. Louis (IL) (7-2) 47. ­Peoria (AZ) Liberty (7-0) 48. Chicago (IL) Mt. Carmel (9-0) 49. Indianapolis (IN) Cathedral (7-1) 50. New Orleans (LA) Edna Karr (7-0) 51. Loganville (GA) Grayson (7-1) 52. Pittsburg (CA) (7-1) 53. Akron (OH) Archbishop Hoban (8-1) 54. Greenwood Village (CO) Cherry Creek (8-1) 55. Ellenwood (GA) Cedar Grove (6-2) 56. Lehi (UT) (10-0) 57. Allen (TX) (6-2) 58. Bryant (AR) (7-0) 59. Chesapeake Bay (VA) Oscar Smith (7-0) 60. St. Louis (MO) Christian Brothers (8-1) 61. Arlington (TX) Martin (7-1) 62. Wilmette (IL) Loyola Academy (8-1) 63. Highland Springs (VA) (8-0) 64. Oradell (NJ) Bergen Catholic (7-1) 65. Los Alamitos (CA) (7-2) 66. Cibolo (TX) Steele (8-0) 67. Inglewood (CA) (10-0) 68. Little Rock (AR) Pulaski Academy (8-0) 69. Destrehan (LA) (8-0) 70. Hoover (AL) (9-1) 71. Murfreesboro (TN) Oakland (8-1) 72. Ramsay (NJ) Don Bosco Prep (6-2) 73. Pensacola (FL) Pine Forest (8-0) 74. Tulsa (OK) Union (8-0) 75. Chandler (AZ) Basha (6-1) 76. Alabaster (AL) Thompson (7-3) 77. Hampton (VA) Phoebus (7-0) 78. Severn (MD) Archbishop Spalding (7-1) 79. Louisville (KY) St. Xavier (8-1) 80. Houston (TX) Westfield (7-1) 81. Pinson (AL) Clay-Chalkville (8-1) 82. Warren (MI) De LaSalle Collegiate (8-1) 83. Liberty (MO) North (9-0) 84. Sammamish (WA) Eastside Catholic (8-0) 85. Franklin (IL) Lincoln-Way East (9-0) 86. Kernersville (NC) East Forsyth (9-0) 87. Dallas (TX) Highland Park (8-0) 88. Zachary (LA) (6-1) 89. Florence (SC) West Florence (9-0) 90. Venice (FL) (4-2) 91. Fishers (IN) Hamilton Southeastern (9-0) 92. Cincinnati (OH) Elder (8-2) 93. Rockford (MI) (8-0) 94. Orlando (FL) (6-2) 95. Washington (DC) St. Johns (5-3) 96. Draper (UT) Corner Canyon (8-2) 97. Valdosta (GA) (8-1) 98. Dallas (TX) Parish Episcopal (7-1) 99. Picayune (MS) (9-0) 100. Knoxville (TN) West (9-0)

I wanted to say this but haven't had time. My son is a Junior football player on the current team. We played the VL guys in the same class (2024) no less than 8 times from 3rd through 8th grade (I think we had the edge on wins in that time but just barely). During that time we got to know their staff/Dads really well. I can tell you that they remind me a lot of us when we started our stuff in the TYFL in 2001. They are good men doing the work of God if you ask me, cultivating young men to be great leaders, husbands and fathers. We formed a competitive bond and they still communicate with me to this day. The fruit of their labor is paying off. Coach Salters should be grateful for them and I am sure he is. Look for good things from VL in the coming years.

Hey everyone, I was told by @Titan32 in another thread to come into an SIAC thread to tell everyone how Memorial is better than their record suggests. They are better than their record suggests but what do I know!

I think it’s more of a hindsight thing sometimes it really doesn’t matter who you play and you just got the right dudes. OV might be in that category. other times schedule matters a lot…I would like to think that VL last week gave GS the trouble they did because they had been in tough games with memorial Reitz md and the rest of the SIAC. So facing GS was similar to facing Reitz or someone and they didn’t just fold over and kept fighting