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3 players with a D1 offer on the DLine alone, if Merrillville has a good passing game they will have a real chance at winning, if they are run heavy it does not bode well for them. Hoping it will be a great game. I really don’t think Jeff will have a problem scoring 30-40+ points, but they will no doubt rely on their D to win this one

They didn’t play perfect, but Jeff has scored less than 47 only one time through 9 games. And Merrillville did not exactly look too good against a slight above average Chesterton team tonight, only winning by 7. I still believe Jeff beats them by 2-3 scores on their way to their first sectional title in 17 years. No team has been able to slow down Jeff’s O this season

Lafayette Jeff 34 Arsenal Tech 7 2Q Harrison WL 21 Marion 28 Half West Lafayette 28 Lewis Cass 20 2Q

This was the list before the start of the season

Jeff’s defense is much better than people give it credit for. Honestly, you’d have a hard time telling me their D-line isn’t a top 10 D-line in the state. With that being said, their biggest weakness is far and away their secondary. Teams who air it out will have a great chance to match Jeff’s high-octane offense. But Jeff plays at such a ridiculous pace, it will be a challenge for any team before semi-state to slow them down. I’m not saying they have a cakewalk, but they have to be favored against Merrillville, Crown Point (assuming they beat Lake Central), and then most likely Warsaw if they were to make it to regionals. A semi-state meeting with Homestead, Carmel or Fishers looms but, like what someone said in another thread, if any year is their breakthrough year it is this one. Shanley has done an amazing job at Jeff and I hope he stays around for the long haul. Jeff has the athletes year in and year out to be able to compete with the top half of 6a. Wouldn’t it be something if the Bronchos earned an invite back to the HCC. They’ve beaten Noblesville and Westfield the past 2 years and played Carmel tough last year

Jeff will hang 45 on them and call it a night. Highest scoring 6a team by 14 points. And yes I know their schedule isn’t as tough as a lot of 6a but their starters haven’t played a second past halftime in the last 3 games.

Crown Point just beat 1-6 Laporte 21-10 they are not a threat. Merrillville will be a challenge but we will just have to wait and see

Just a bruised knee from what I read on J&C. Probably just holding him out to be safe. The backup QB starts at TE but he is solid too. Threw for 370 yards last game

They would actually meet in semi state if both were to make it this year. Jeff is in sectional 1, homestead in sectional 3 and Carmel in sectional 4

Semi state not regionals

You’re out of your mind if you think Warsaw is beating Jeff.. I don’t see them having any trouble until they get to regionals where Homestead or Carmel will likely be waiting. Jeff has 2 D1 dlineman, WR committed to Army with a stud QB and RB. Jeff’s QB is only supposed to be out 2 weeks. People forget Jeff was up 14-0 on carmel last year before they kind of fell apart. This team is much better than last years

Beating Lawrence Central and the 3a number 1 team is a bad thing now? I want to know what you have seen from Merrillville that makes you think they are a better team than Jeff. Merrillville going to OT with Crown Point is a worse showing than anything Jeff has shown this season. They are bound to meet in sectionals and we will have an answer but I’m pretty confident Jeff is the more talented team

Lafayette Jeff 35 McCutcheon 3 (7:24 Q2) West Lafayette 28 Hamilton Heights 0 (1:16 Q1) Harrison 35 Logansport 0 (5:31 Q2)

Snider too high imo. Other than that not much to argue, I think CG will be a different team with Steele back. Top 3 could go anyway, I think New Pal has earned the #1 spot for now though