Mongo549

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I think this one is gonna come down to coaching. Which coach can make the right and best adjustments. That's gonna decide this game. I don't feel like LaVille is getting a fair shake here. If you watched the LaVille vs Andrean game, it really wasn't as close as the score suggested. The 59ers had a couple big plays to keep them in it. LaVille had their way with them most of the night. I will say that LCC's passing attack will be the best that LaVille has faced so far this season. LaVille likes to bring backers on blitzes. If they can't get to the QB, it's gonna leave someone wide open. We'll see how this plays out. JH has it 28 - 21 in favor LCC. I think it will be a close one. I wouldn't be surprised to see it go either way.

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LaVille - 28 Bremen - 14 Final

LaVille - 21 Bremen - 7 Halftime

I think Knox bullies John Glenn again. I just don't think Glenn has the size to win the battle in the trenches and Knox will make you pay in that respect. LaVille is a much different team than they were in week 1. I know you can say that for all teams at this point, but I think the Lancers win and they win by a much bigger margin this time. The score for the first Triton vs NJSP still baffles me. I know Judson struggles against the pass, but the weather this time of year can really affect the pass game. Especially on natural grass. I think Judson wins this time around. Those are my thoughts.

44 - 0 at halftime. JV played the entire 2nd half with a running clock.

All: Congratulations to the six remaining HNAC teams in the IHSAA state football tournament from the first week. Below are the sectional semifinal pairings for the next round of action: Friday, October 27 Caston at Carroll, 7 p.m. Carroll - I think it's great that we're talking about Caston the Monday after the first round games. Unfortunately, I don't think they'll still be practicing next week at this time. Triton at Culver, 7 p.m. Triton - Culver just doesn't have enough to slow down Triton's offense. I think this one could get ugly. West Noble at Knox, 7:30 p.m. Knox - I'm taking Knox in this one. I don't know much about West Noble, but I think this game comes down to the defenses and Knox actually plays it. LaVille at Whiting, 8 p.m. LaVille - LaVille has no business losing this game. Hopefully there's no big let down after a huge emotional win last week and they can't be looking on to Bremen or Wheeler. Just take care of business. South Newton at North Judson, 8 p.m. North Judson -There is no reason to believe that Judson won't show up and bully South Newton around. NJSP is the safe pick in this one.

Andrean - 0 LaVille - 0 Halftime

It'll be an uphill battle for sure, but if Triton can keep Judson's offense on the sideline by limiting turnovers and sustaining some long clock consuming drives that end in points, I'd say they got a chance!

I believe he's referring to the overtime. If I were Triton I wouldn't worry as much about the offense as I would the defense. Thier defense gave up over 50 to LaVille and over 60 to NJSP. If you're thinking upset, it's gotta start with the defense.

I've been watching LaVille football for awhile now and I'll be honest with ya, the backup actually throws a better ball, but he's not nearly as mobile as Plummer is. So that takes some plays off the table, cause Plummer is amazing at extending the play and then if needed finding a seam and taking off. That will be missed. But if it came down to purely passing, Czarnecki is really good at hanging in the pocket and zipping it down field.

Give me: Knox - Knox is a very solid team. They have a big offensive line and solid running backs. Looking over West Noble's schedule, nothing really stands out that makes me think Knox can't come out on top here. They'll do what do and sustain long drives and limit the Chargers possessions. LaVille - This is an absolutely colossal football match-up! This one will be fun to watch, although, I will probably have zero fingernails by the end. Lancer Field will be electric and I believe the Lancers will have the emotional edge. I really believe the Lancers will dethrone the defending 2A champs. Culver - This one doesn't have the look of a close game. I wouldn't be surprised one bit if the Cavaliers are operating with a running clock in the second half. North Judson - I think it's a shame that HNAC schools have to play each other this early in the tournament. I think Triton keeps it close through the first half, but the Bluejays pull away in the second half, setting up another conference rematch for the sectional crown. If you love watching high school football, are a fan of the HNAC schools, and your team is done already, come on out to Lancer Field and support the Lancers as they seek to dethrone the 59ers! Should be an absolutely electric atmosphere for small town Indiana. The boys are excited. They've been wanting this match-up for an entire year! Should be a good one!

Love your in depth write up in your predictions. I would agree with your analysis. I'm rootin' for all the HNAC teams, though.

I don't think Andrean beats LaVille. Just my opinion.

My son plays for the Lancers and he told me this week that they were going to try and keep the playbook as vanilla as possible since this is the game their sectional opponents get to scout. There's a little strategy there. Czarnecki can throw the ball, and his pocket presence was pretty good. I'm not worried about that. He's just not nearly as mobile as Plummer is and his feet were a decent part of the LaVille offense. Hoping for 6 more games! Good luck to all the HNAC teams as the tournament starts. Will be rooting for all of them!

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I'm taking LaVille 17 - 14. I think it'll be a defensive battle all night. Wouldn't be surprised at all if it was 0 - 0 at halftime.

Nope...not at all. As a fan, it would certainly help me preserve my fingernails, though. We know that it's gonna be one heck of a ballgame. The Lancers have a great respect for North Judson and know it's gonna a fight from start to finish. The class of '23 for LaVille and Judson have been having epic battles against each other for the past 5 years. Both are very solid teams. That being said, if one has an off night, it'll certainly bode well for the other team. I believe there has been only one time in the past 5 meetings that the game was decided by more than one possession.

True statement!!!

Everyone seems to have at least one "down" game during the regular season. I just want Judson's to be next week rather than this week!

It was a combination of LaVille playing their worst game of the season and Knox playing maybe their best. Gotta give a lot of credit to Knox. I don't know the numbers, but T.O.P. had to be crazy lopsided. LaVille only had 3 possessions in the first half! 1 TD, incomplete pass on 4th and goal, and a punt. They did a great job keeping LaVille's offense off the field. The late run by Knox was set up by some bone headed personal fouls down the stretch by LaVille. Knox and LaVille seem to always play eachother really tight, so I'm not surprised by the score. It was a nailbiter to watch! Glad the good guys came out on top! 😜