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And Western is a larger 4A in football. So you could add them to the mix.

So you are saying the Four Big Lafayette schools plus Logansport and Kokomo? That would make for an interesting league. Would you add anyone else to that?

Lewis Cass is Owens Memorial Stadium Kokomo is Walter Cross Field I still like the Caston and Pioneer basically call their fields... That Hole in the Ground.... Which is actually saying something nice about The Pit.

I saw a video from a fan in the stadium and hearing LOS erupt when he hit that field goal brought goose bumps. This season was full of ups and downs, but I would say being able to get a full season in and only having four kids get quarantined the whole season. It really was as high stress but super rewarding season. I am very happy to have been able to coach this year.

As a coach I have to say that I held my breath from July until last Saturday and now that I can actually breath and look at what the state and all the kids that play were able to accomplish. It feels good knowing we were able to set a standard for athletics in this state. I do hope it continues with the winter and spring sports as well. With everything going on this little bit of normal was great to have.

I think that this topic won't go away anytime soon, but a few other threads on here talk multiplier or seeding, in all honesty I feel like we need to get to a spot where the conference means more. Actually having to qualify to the state tournament rather than everyone gets a shot. That's my take but not I will sit back and listen to why I am dumb for that... At least I didn't say all P/P schools should be in their own class.

I have an Aunt who is from Freeport, IL and they are the Freeport Pretzels

I did a research project in an Indiana History class in college about how this came to be. Not sure how many know this about Logansport, but they used to be the Red Devils. The religious leaders in the town hated that so when they built the new school they renamed the team to Berries because where they built the school they removed a Loganberry patch. Felix became a thing when the coach brought in a stuffed Felix cat and they took it out to the court and it began a win streak for them.

Nope all other sports at Cass are the Lady Kings ( as a grad of Cass it still makes me laugh today)

Would be cool to talk to yourself if I were you are you were me

Rock on to the fighting socks! The Chili Polar Bears is amazing. And on the PC bandwagon Lewis Cass home of the Kings (the only Kings in the state)

It is hard to think of a time where Pioneer wasn't good at football. I believe that this is year 25 of having a winning record.

Can the state do more awards then just the Griddy's (do they still do those awards?) I would be cool to see kids get recognition for by position with awards more than just All-Area, All-Conference, and All-State.

2 Point Games Westfield Western Boone 3 Point Games Valpo Hobart Mooresville Southridge Pioneer South Adams West Washington

Bring in field hockey for a new girls sport, yeah it takes away from soccer and volleyball, but if the worry is making sure we have enough sports that is one that could be used.

I would like to point out that some of our smaller schools do have trouble getting the numbers for traditional football. Why is this so bad? It gives these smaller schools a chance to compete for something if this is also given a state tournament and doesn't allow @DTto use that dirty C word.... Contraction.

2 POINT GAMES Merrillville Carmel Valparaiso Zionsville East Noble Mount Vernon Mooresville Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Heritage Christian Triton Central Pioneer Lafayette Central Catholic Southwood South Putnam West Washington

I terms of both match up's I wouldn't count the winner of either of these games out. Andrean is tough team and either match up will make for a really fun football game. Don't be scared of the name LCC again solid team, but it's not the same LCC team from last year. The QB is a stud no doubt, but they are very beatable.

3 POINT GAMES Tipton Pioneer Andrean Merrillville Carmel Culver Military Hanover Central Fort Wayne Luers Seeger South Putnam

It seems like this season who ever comes out of the North may take 2A state this year.

Wonder what Western would have looked like this year had he not moved?

That will be a super fun game this Friday. Still feel like it's Eastbrook's sectional to lose.

I feel like not many people are big on that. They are quick to point out the problem, but would rather point it out and complain rather than help be part of the solution. I coached at a school this season that was like that. It's hard because they don't get that we on staff are putting in the time and effort.

2 Point Games Western Rensselaer Eastbrook Lafayette Central Catholic Culver Military Academy 3 Point Games North Central South Bend St. Joe Knox Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Clinton Priarie

It could be that I just guessed better this week. 😄