NorthWood (11-2) at Leo (11-2)
Good semi-state matchup to decide who represents the north in 4A and earns the trip to Indy. Northwood's last trip was 2016 and a loss to Roncalli, while Leo has never reached the state finals. Although they did have back to back Semi-state losses in 2010-11.
Leo while tough all year, is definitely playing their best football of the season lately. Their studs in Hurst and Schott are game changers, on both sides of the ball. All Decker has to do is just manage the offense and get the ball in his playmakers hands.. which isn't hard for him to do. And they have found some lightning in a bottle in De'arious Carter out of the backfield. I think their D is what will surprise some people though. Yeah Schott will shut down one whole side of the field but they are all solid. Every.. single.. player... They got their work cut out for them this week though.
Also got to give it up for Coach Doerffler and his staff. These kids are playing tough, playing disciplined, and playing fast. Their playbook is wide open and they always seem to have a blitz dialed up at just the right time.
I admittedly know little of Northwood other than Tuggle, but they took care of New Prairie pretty handily which was impressive. I think the game being at home I would have to favor Leo, but should be a good one!