Gipper

With this victory, I hereby declare the contraction movement dead. This game was proof positive that rural schools with limited numbers and resources can get it done. I salute the Panthers. I bet you can find it on YouTube.com. Do I have to do everything for you?

Same here.

David slays Goliath 20-16.

David lives! Pioneer leading Chesterton 20-16 with 2 and change left in the 4th Quarter

Now Chesterton is up 16-8 in the 4th Quarter. Would make Chesterton South Bend Central and Pioneer Hickory?

I know! Got the score wrong...

Thanks! Just keeping it real...

True, injuries could also result. Case in point: West Lafayette’s Yanni Karlaftis. I know he has a hamstring injury, I DO NOT KNOW if it was sustained against Lafayette Jeff last week.

David 9, Goliath 8 Halftime Lowell 25, Portage 13 3rd Merrillville 24, Hobart 0. 3rd

Lowell 19, Portage 6 Pioneer 8, Chesterton 0 both 2nd Quarter

So will the Covington-South Newton tilt in a few weeks be this year's Contraction Classic?

I just took two from the poll that I know aren't exactly neigbhbors. How does Tipton-Linton grab you?

My bad.

Could be fun one day, but I've gotta stick to my guns of very limited travel right now: 6A--Brownsburg-Ft. Wayne Carroll 5A--New Palestine-Valparaiso 4A--East Noble-Jasper 3A--Heritage Hills-West Lafayette 2A--Andrean-Triton Central 1A-Central Catholic--South Adams

Wimps. Just kidding! I've always been a fan of games outside the general area. Valpo may be a bad example, but to beat the best, you've got to play the best...

Although the sign of 41 (south of 109th) says 47 miles, it feels like an eternity.

It is a haul, regardless if 3 lines are being added to I-65. Furthermore, I actually believe DT!!! The Region and NWI are two separate things. Newsflash, I'm a (proud) SN alum. Yes SN is in Northwest Indiana, but not in the Region. I consider Kentland and Goodland much more aligned with Lafayette. Going to the mall meant Tippecanoe, not Southlake. Pierogis? Although I am proudly Polish, but most people in my neck of the woods don't know what they are. Dem, Der, and Dose--whatever, enough Ditka speak.

It's a nice one.

I don't believe in algorithms, I believe in me! Methinks you can't measure heart, desire, injuries, questionable calls, and the weather. Good luck to both teams!!

The Region will be back. The enrollment numbers are there, it just needs to come together more. Valpo has made great strides, Lowell is consistently tough (as are NCC compatriots Andrean and Hobart), let’s see who’s next—KV? Michigan City? Hanover? Couldn’t tell you, that’s why they play the games.

I read the times every now and then—KV , RCHS, and North Newton all get limited coverage. My Rebels, not so much, but they do in the Journal & Courier.

All good, man. As you were.

So you say. It's unfortunate this match-up will not take place as I am a big fan of games like this. lol--what are you basing this on?

No kidding, let’s stay on topic and take steps not to get anymore games on here.