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Appreciate the breakdown. Much respect to Coach Ralph and his program.

Not saying they'd beat Crown Point. Just saying they might match up better than Carroll. I guess I trust Snider deep in the playoffs playing unfamiliar opponants more than I do Carroll. That's part of it.

I'm just not sure what to think of these road trips anymore. I keep watching teams getting on a bus, traveling an hour and a half, and coming away with a victory over a pretty good opponant. I don't think the bus trip affects these players as much as I once thought. Carroll tonight is a different story. Two and a half hours on a bus can't be wonderful. I think hosting Carroll was a pretty good scenario for CP rather than traveling two and a half hours to play Snider. Again though, all of us are getting a bit ahead of ourselves. I've seen many times where fans discredit a team and they come out and shock everyone. Fishers vs Carroll anyone?

You are correct. In all seriousness. If Crown Point is looking forward to Westfield, even a little bit, they'll be cleaning out there lockers Saturday morning. If Westfield is looking forward to a rematch with Crown Point, they'll be cleaning out their lockers Saturday morning. I'm predicting the Westfield/Crown Point rematch. It's really hard to say which team is #2 and whch is #3, but I like CP in the #2 position........ Buzea is the real deal. Westfield is going to be jacked up wanting to avenge their semi-state loss the year before and where this game is played will have no bearing, the best team will win. I'm still taking Crown Point, and that's not a 'northern bias' pick. It's an 'I think true north is going to win for the third year in a row' pick. Good luck to all four teams. Wouldn't hurt my feelings to see Carroll take on Fishers a week from Friday night.

It was a chess match. Obviously Snider's staff did a pretty good job the week leading up to the game in rolling out to a 42-14 lead. Ralph made some adjustments and found his team up 49-42. Snider made adjustments and outscored them 21-12 the rest of the way. It was a tough loss for Ralph and his team. Unfortunately it's the state title team that is remembered. Snider's been there, wanting a do over.............1986, 1997, & 2004. It sucks when you think you have the best team but don't come home with the hardware.

Look, Westfield has a nice football program, no one is saying they don't. But a Crown Point they are not.

Lol, no. Westfield isn't Top 2. They're playing a team that hovers in that 1-2 range.

Lol.

Damn. I really wish Snider took care of business last Friday. They probably have the only defense up north to keep that offense somewhat at bay and I could have seen them in person right here in Fort Wayne. Anyhow, Carroll has an uphill climb. I don't think the long bus trip helps. Either way, Crown Point appears to be the gem of the north this year. I stand by all previous predictions. I just don't see it. I think there's a gap between being the 2nd best team in the state vs being the 10th best team in the state. But you're right, Saturday morning would be interesting to say the least.

Wouldn't shock me. I feel stuck on 28-14. Crown Point's offensive line is highly touted. I doubt Carroll will register a safey.

Is the CP offense one dimensional? Carroll's D is pretty stout. If they know CP is going to run everytime, they have the personel to knock heads with them.

Assumption correct more than likely.

So the neighborhood bully so to speak. Just having a hard time finding success outside their territory.

I've been a proponant of that since the inception of 6A. 2026 will more than likely see Cathedral and Snider (not ruling out a semi-state victory in 2025) back in 5A. Talk of 4A competing with 5A will finally come to an end. Question becomes, which of the following teams will be back in 6A? Could be two, could be none: Decatur Central, Merrillville, East Central, Warsaw, and Jeff. If the answer is none, then that's one hell of a strong class. PM me, I'm curious as to why. Don't need to make it public.

I remember listening to that game on the radio. Jeff has been a pretty stout program for a long time, which why I'm baffled that they've never reached the semi-state level. That's a program worth rooting for.

Lol, forgot what thread I was in. I imagine 5A could use a thread if one's not already there.

I'm down with that. Hard to believe Jeff has never been beyond regionals in the history of their program (unless I'm missing something). Would be good for their fan base.

I think Carroll with be the best team they've faced this year. I say that loosly as I think Merrillville is right up there in the same league as Carroll. The Chargers are big in the trenches, probably unlike anything CP has seen this year. They also haven't seen a QB like Sullivan this year. I look at how Carroll did in Weeks 1 & 2 vs HSE and CG. They played both teams tough, but in the end, it wasn't enough. I think CP is, at the very minimum, on equal footing with CG and HSE. So give me Crown Point 28-14.

Interesting that there's not one word this year about 5A being a week class, where last year that was one of the forum's hottest topics. Give me your take on that. What changed? Personally, I like this class even with Snider gone and Valpo having a down year. I think DC vs EC could go either way. Jeff vs Warsaw will be a war. The Pirates better not be overlooking Valpo. So I think there are five teams that could take this whole thing.

I saw a toughness in both Decatur Central and Merrillville last year in the first half vs Snider. One could conclude that both teams played them almost even for two quarters. At the end of the day, it's a four quarter game, but nonetheless, I saw something in both programs.

Hopefully, would be nice to see someone local down there. Shooting for East Noble, Luers/Garrett, and Adams Central.

Those poor kids from Ritter may still be having nightmares.

If Merrillville is anything like what I saw of them last year, they'll be a tough out. I said from the beginning of the year it was going to be Merrillville vs DC. It's starting to look more and more that way. I don't think it's way off base to say that the DAC has an opportunity to take both 5A and 6A. Not saying it's going to happen, just saying it's not far fetched.

Lol, I wouldn't. Probably just ask for my money back.

Wow, all because of Parkhurst. How one guy can wreck an entire community. I'd like to see Merrillville get that title. They have a great fan base that travels well. They deserve to see their Pirates play on Thanksgiving weekend.