psaboy

Valpo has 1 more Regional and they have 4 semi-states vs zip for Merrillville. The year Merrillville went to state, it was a different playoff system I believe, so I guess you can say they do have a semi state win, but was called regional back then. I would say Valpo has a better claim as better program in Da Region

I'll take Valpo and the 14 point you are giving.

I think you are underestimating Valpo. They have reached semi-state 4 out of last 5 years, they are one of the best programs, if not the best in the North now. returning 19 players is huge, don't see them losing more than one game in regular season, if one at all, if they stay healthy. Head coach Marshall has that program heading in right direction.

I think you are talking about Aaron Vance. It will likely come down to him or Ke'ron Biilingsley for QB1.

Looking forward to start of the season. Season goes by so fast though, before you know it, it's over.

Yep, no guarantee that Snider makes it out of their sectional.

Not into moral victories, just was disappointed that they couldn't stop the off left tackle play and they got gashed for 270+. Just a game though so there is always this year. could be possible rematch??

See above, Valpo was not a full strength at the start of last season. I will take Valpo - 20 in August.

Valpo was not coming in at full strength last year for first 3-5 games. RB Davis was out most of the start of the season. He ripped Snider for 270+ running over left tackle again, again and again. Snider couldn't stop, they were overpowered and manhandled. Valpo should have no problem with Penn in upcoming game.

Just wait until the NIL hits the high schools.

Kind of wondering what is going on at Homestead. Seems they fallen off the radar. School that size with resources, one would think they would be more competitive. Haven't won a regional in over 20 years.

No problem, just wondering, Would be nice if he plays. I'm not in area any more and not really connected so I get what I get off social pretty much. I'm wondering about the QB spot, maybe BTF can provide some insight?

Who they going after now??

Yes, He is one, if not the top one, in the nation at his weight class I hear.

With less than 60 days to go, I'll get the 2023 thread going for the Mighty Panthers of Snider. Saw today that one of their top backs, De'Alcapon Veazy will not play this year and concentrate on wrestling per Blitz on Twitter. I expect Snider RB room to be fairly deep, so he will surely be missed, but don't think this is too devastating. QB question is one that needs to be answered, not sure who the contenders are for the starting nob.

Dwenger 4A??

Need to do something with "Cavemen". That triggers me a bit.

Yea, maybe years way down the road. Travel would be killer for FWA teams & Da Region teams. SAC seem to be one of the best and solid conferences in the state.

Problem is conference Penn plays in, teams are not very good, other than maybe Elkhart and New Prairie?? They should consider going independent or maybe join the Duneland

Northrop is an enigma IMO, I can't image that they don't have talent in that school to be better in football. I think North Side needs to be in mix somewhere, somehow.

It's really not a bad idea, travel would be a killer though. Another issue I see is that set up would not include Snider or North Side

I highly doubt that Mishawaka will want to take step back and be in conference with Penn again

Agreed, I'm thinking the NIC may not really have any options, other than to hope to hang on and hope to keep Penn, Elkhart and New Prairie.

Would a pursuit of Warsaw be a move the NIC would make, would Warsaw be interested?

No one gave Carroll a chance last year in semi.