4A Dekalb @ 4A Angola: Two teams trying to get an identity this year, and we get to watch this one on freshly laid turf. Give the edge to the home team, Angola by 3
2A Central Noble @ 2A West Noble: This should be a close one. Central Noble's workhorse is gone, so figuring out who the offense will run through will come with some growing pains. West Noble by 1
2A Churubusco @ 4A Columbia City: Busco will need to hit first and hit hard to have a good shot at the bigger county rival. CC by 9
3A Woodlan @ 2A (#7) Eastside: Laban Davis may be gone, but there's a lot of experience returning on both sides for the Blazers. Blowout alert - Eastside by 28
3A Fairfield @ 5A Goshen: I think this will be a close one. I like how FF is coached, and expect this one to be close. FF by 1
1A Fremont @ 1A Southern Wells: SW is in a tough spot. While this would be a great win to set the course for a rebound season, I think Fremont comes out as victors. Fremont by 13
1A (#2) Adams Central @ 3A Garrett: Garrett is always tough and they're coached well. You could say the same about AC, and more. The state runner ups leave Garrett as winners, AC by 10
4A (#19) South Bend St. Joseph @ 3A Lakeland: Playing at home will give LL a slight advantage, but SB St. Joseph is too fast & skilled. SBSJ by 17
2A Prairie Heights @ 2A Whitko: PH has looked much improved over the past couple years, but still have a ways to go. Whitko by 17