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Hamilton Southeastern 28, Carroll 14: The Royals wanted this game bad. They probably thought they were the better team last year and let one slip away. This game might have been closer than the score indicated. The difference on the scoreboard ended up being two interceptions for touchdowns for HSE. They also held Carroll to zero points in the red zone on one occasion. It could be one hell of a rematch in November. Snider 42, Warren Central 20: With half their starters returning from a team most viewed as the best in 5A a season ago, I think we all knew this years version could be good. I think the Panthers were especially determined in the off season coming off one of the most devastating losses in Snider history last year to Valpo. Beating Warren Central by three touchdowns gives us a pretty good indication of what we can expect out of Snider in 2023. They're now viewed as the team to beat in 5A. Carmel 14, Homestead 7: How bout them Spartans? Carmel, one of the better teams in 6A, normally beats them by three touchdowns or more. This game came down to a late pick six for a score. What does this tell us about Homestead? It tells me that they are still Homestead, a team that won back to back SAC titles just a few seasons ago. I'm not ready to put them up there with Carroll and Snider yet, but we have to admit that the score on Friday turned some heads. Let's see if they can turn some heads again this week against Noblesville. Northridge 28, North Side 13: Not really sure what to make from this game. Would Brauntae Johnson and Jordan King have made a difference on the scoreboard? More than likely, but enough to win the game? Northridge is good, no doubt about it. But North Side can't drop these games if they want to be considered a serious 5A contender. I'm looking forward to seeing how this team matures come playoff time. They get another good test this Friday against Lawrence North. Brownsburg 51, Dwenger 7: Dwenger got lit up by what could be the best team in Indiana. That being said, I'm not ready write the Saints off after being mercy ruled on Friday. There does however seem to be a sense of mediocrity at Dwenger that we haven't seen for a very long time. Expect much of the same this Friday when they play Moeller. Then a team their own size comes along in North Side. That's the game we'll find out whether or not the Saints can be a factor in 4A. Wayne 35, Attucks 12: No surprise here. This game was over after the first quarter, then the Generals seemed to have slowed down. But that could have been Haydock calling off the dogs. Unfortunately Fridays game told us nothing other than Wayne is capable of winning a game they're suppose to win. If Wayne is as good as we think they could be, they should take out Northop this Friday by a few touchdowns. Then the real test against Homestead. I've been saying all along that it's just a matter of time before Haydock has this program competing for a 4A championship. Looking forward to Week 3. East Noble 45, Luers 7: We kept hearing that this team was young, but they're still Luers. I get it, East Noble could be a very good football team and a contender in 4A, but I thought they'd put up more of a fight than they did. It won't get much easier this Friday against New Haven. Maybe Lindsay just needs some time for this team to come together. I'm leaning toward 'glass half full.' Scecina 48, Concordia 20: This was to be expected. The Cadets are young and Scecina is a seasoned program. It doesn't get a whole lot easier this Friday against Eastbrook. I have tons of faith in Mannigel. It may not happen this season, but the Cadets will once again be a contender in 3A. Marion 22, South Side 17: The Archers dropped a heartbreaker to Marion, but it shows that this team has some life. Coach Goodwell won't have South Side competing for and SAC title anytime soon, but if he can get the players to buy in and give them some confidence, then they can win a few games this season. Honestly, I have them down for four winnable games at this point. That would match their win total for the last four seasons. Stay tuned.

I think for some programs it was just easier to schedule a conference opponent. Who's really breaking down Wayne's door to play them? Same with Northrop, probably why they scheduled one another. I'd still like to see them square up against Adams Central. I think that would be a good game. Throw class out the window in that one. And it gives an Adams County school a crack at Fort Wayne.

Hypothetical

I thought Snider, Homestead, and Carroll showed potential. On the fence with Wayne. The other six didn't impress.

Kudos to anyone who's better than my 135 average.

Not sure that really means that you're an official. A moderator would have to help us out on that one. I would vouge for "unbiased." I think he does a pretty good job assessing teams no matter their location.

Sitting on the sidelines on this one. But to be fair, I didn't see much typing during the games. He was at one of them. I'm guessing Snider/Warren. Possibly HSE/Carroll.

Looks good. Looking forward to the Homestead/Noblesville rematch :).

Is that common in Indy? It' not allowed with FWCS.

Lol, I know. From an outside perspective, it's looking like that game could go either way. Both teams are clearly good after their Week 1 performances. Wondering how WC will respond next week up at Carroll. The Chargers appear to, once again, have a tough defense. I think they only let HSE in the endzone twice last night. Could be another brutal test for Warren's new guys.

Agree. Dwenger/Moeller should be a dandy.

Good win for sure for the Snider program. I felt like they were dismissed after the 2019-2021 campaigns. As long as Tippmann and Isaacs are there, they'll be significant. From what I saw last night, this team has the potential to be one of Snider's better teams. Good defense and good running are pretty solid ingredients. I agree that most people around the state had Warren winning this game. Komets had Snider 28-27. Football Fans on Facebook had Warren by a count of roughly 32-8. Why Warren was suppose to win: How could they not with as many guys they have in the trenches with D1 programs looking at them. Coach Kirschner is in his third year at the helm and he has a pretty good track record. Why Warren lost: They had almost ZERO experience returning from their skill position guys on offense. Everyone just expects Warren to reload. Furthermore, I'm not sure anyone realized how good Snider's defense really is. Tough way to start for a bunch of new skill guys. I'm sure Warren will be a different team by Week 10 after these new guys get some reps in.

Agree, huge statement game by the Giants. What about Brownsburg? Did that turn any heads? Or did they "just" beat Dwenger? I'm not sure even Fort Wayne residents have the answer to that one.

Same to your Kingsman. Big win over a VERY good Valpo team.

So you're saying they don't have a chance against Moeller?

Luckily, I couldn't find it either. Ugly night for the Saints. But hey, they may have played the best team in the state tonight. They'll be ready for 4A and East Noble when the time comes.

Kudos to Homestead for keeping this game close against a team that normally curb stomps them. Everyone is quick to dismiss them after a couple of average seasons, but they're still Homestead. Not surprised by the HSE/Carroll score. Probably a combination of revenge and just being the better team. Who knows, it's just Week 1.

I'd like to see snider at a 4:1 run pass ratio the rest of the season. This team is built to run it.

Snider's in pretty good shape with solid running (300 yards) and good defense (only gave up one offensive touchdown.) Congrats to your Kingsman. Great win against a team that returned 19 starters.

Northridge 26, North Side 13 Wayne 35, Attucks 12 Final No B team, Warren is too dangerous. Both Buchanan and Billingsly over 100 I believe.

Run game looks good. Defense looks good. Kicking game looks good, rest of special teams needs work. Turnovers were a problem......three of them.

HSE 14, Carroll 7 Early 3rd (this was 15 minutes ago)

Never count out those Kingsman.

Sounds typical.

East Noble 17, Luers 7 Half Wayne 35, Attucks 7 Late in the 2nd Northridge 9, North Side 7 2nd (Northridge deep in NS territory)