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Lafayette Central Catholic (0-1) at Guerin Catholic (1-0) - The Bishop's trophy will stay in Noblesville. Guerin by 1-2 TDs? Indianapolis Chatard (1-0) at NorthWood (1-0) - Chatard by 2 TDs. Franklin Central (1-0) at Indianapolis Roncalli (0-1) - A tough week 2 matchup for the Rebels. FC in a close one? Indianapolis Tech (1-0) at Brebeuf Jesuit (0-1) - Brebeuf by 10 pts Traders Point Christian (1-0) at Covenant Christian (1-0) - CC over TPC FTW OK? Shenandoah (0-1) at Heritage Christian (1-0) - Shenandoah hung with Scecina last week... maybe a tough outing for HC? College football starts tonight and really kicks off this weekend. I'm about to overdose on gridiron.

Here are the CCC games on tap for week 2: Lafayette Central Catholic (0-1) at Guerin Catholic (1-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Guerin. COACHES: Brian Nay, 5-8 in 2nd year at Central Catholic. Tom Dilley, 37-19 in 6th year at Guerin, 117-96 in 20th year overall. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Guerin, 71.27, 51st overall, 4th in 3A. Central Catholic, 42.63, 173rd overall, 12th in 1A. LAST OUTING: Central Catholic lost to Tri-West, 22-7. Guerin defeated McCutcheon, 24-14. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central Catholic 1-0. Guerin 0-1. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Central Catholic, 10-3 LAST MEETING: Guerin, 40-7, Aug. 24, 2018. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Webcast (Video) https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/ Indianapolis Chatard (1-0) at NorthWood (1-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Andrews Field. COACHES: Rob Doyle, 19-9 in 3rd year at Bishop Chatard. Nate Andrews, 47-15 in 6th year at NorthWood, 87-54 in 13th year overall. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Chatard, 94.98, 11th overall, 1st in 3A. NorthWood, 73.88, 43rd overall, 9th in 4A. LAST OUTING: Bishop Chatard defeated Brebeuf Jesuit, 49-14. NorthWood defeated Jimtown, 35-21. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Chatard 0-1. NorthWood 0-1. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bishop Chatard, 2-1 LAST MEETING: NorthWood, 7-0, Nov. 26, 2005, state. BROADCAST: Ben & Joe Show - Tune in from Chatard Athletics Web Site https://bishopchatardathletics.org/ Franklin Central (1-0) at Indianapolis Roncalli (0-1) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Roncalli Field. COACHES: Grant Lewis, 19-23 in 5th year at Franklin Central. Scott Marsh, 11-10 in 3rd year at Roncalli, 38-65 in 11th year overall. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Franklin Central, 85.17, 26th overall, 18th in 6A. Roncalli, 60.41, 85th overall, 22nd in 4A. LAST OUTING: Franklin Central defeated Decatur Central, 30-13. Roncalli lost to Southport, 35-10. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Franklin Central 0-1. Roncalli 1-0. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Roncalli, 23-12 LAST MEETING: Franklin Central, 14-7, Aug. 24, 2018. BROADCAST: WXNT 1430 and https://portal.stretchinternet.com/roncalli/ Indianapolis Tech (1-0) at Brebeuf Jesuit (0-1) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Wilhelm Field. COACHES: Will Patterson, 2-9 in 2nd year at Tech. Mic Roessler, 47-28 in 7th year at Brebeuf Jesuit. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Brebeuf Jesuit, 66.25, 68th overall, 7th in 3A. Tech, 44.62, 166th overall, 31st in 6A. LAST OUTING: Tech defeated Indianapolis Washington, 38-17. Brebeuf Jesuit lost to Indianapolis Chatard, 49-14. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tech 0-1. Brebeuf Jesuit 1-0. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Brebeuf Jesuit, 4-1 LAST MEETING: Brebeuf Jesuit, 38-15, Aug. 24, 2018. BROADCAST: NONE? Traders Point Christian (1-0) at Covenant Christian (1-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zionsville West. COACHES: Adam Stevenson, 16-6 in 3rd year at Traders Point. Tony Bowman, 1-0 in 1st year at Covenant. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Covenant, 35.78, 209th overall, 18th in 1A. Traders Point, 23.06, 254th overall, 37th in 1A. LAST OUTING: Traders Point defeated Noblesville HomeSchool, 56-8. Covenant defeated Indianapolis Howe, 21-8. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Traders Point 0-0. Covenant 0-1. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Covenant, 5-1 LAST MEETING: Traders Point, 14-7, Oct. 20, 2018, sectional. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Radio https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/ Shenandoah (0-1) at Heritage Christian (1-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Heritage Christian. COACHES: Jordan McCaslin, 19-6 in 3rd year at Shenandoah. Kyle Ray, 17-14 in 4th year at Heritage Christian. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Shenandoah, 61.46, 79th overall, 8th in 2A. Heritage Christian, 54.92, 109th overall, 13th in 2A. LAST OUTING: Shenandoah lost to Indianapolis Scecina, 28-18. Heritage Christian defeated Indianapolis Manual, 56-0. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Shenandoah 1-0. Heritage Christian 0-1. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Shenandoah, 6-2 LAST MEETING: Shenandoah, 63-10, Aug. 24, 2018. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Webcast (Video) https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/

Results from week 1: Guerin 24, McCutcheon 14 Bishop Chatard 49, Brebeuf Jesuit 14 Southport 35, Roncalli 10 CCC affiliated schools: Heritage Christian 56, Indianapolis Manual 0 Covenant Christian 21, Indianapolis Howe 8 Thoughts: I didn't see any of the Chartard/"Prep" game, but just based upon the score it looks like the Trojans are in normal form. Hard to tell whether Roncalli or Chatard have the edge for CCC this year. Guerin looked impressive in their opener. Running back Gus Baumgartner was excellent and capitalized on opportunities behind an all Senior offensive line. Quarterback Christian Gelov maximized his opportunities and completed 10 of 14 passes with 2 touchdowns. Defensive line is a little concerning at this point, but outside linebacker looks strong... Sutton & Demas had great games. I don't expect Guerin to beat Chatard or Roncalli this year, but should do well against Brebeuf.

Who/what is TW?

In addition to the Indiana SRN audio broadcast, it looks like the Guerin Student Broadcast club is streaming video of the game. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM4IOKECJbSNsEZBYir41gQ/live

Guerin definitely does. Not sure about other schools. I think it does really help to have an "all 22" view for film review after each game.

Brebeuf Jesuit (0-0) at Indianapolis Chatard (0-0) - Don't know much about either team yet this year, but Brebuef has not typically won this matchup. Guerin Catholic (0-0) at McCutcheon (0-0) - Hard to predict Guerin this year... lost some big talent from last year in the running game and defensive side of the ball. Also depth/injuries will always be an issue for this team. Watch out for the QB/WR duo of Gelov/McGuiness this year which could be special. Southport (0-0) at Indianapolis Roncalli (0-0) - Often a tough game for the Rebels. Covenant Christian (0-0) at Indianapolis Howe (0-0) - CC wins against an IPS school not named Arsenal Tech. Heritage Christian (0-0) at Indianapolis Manual (0-0) - HC wins against an IPS school not named Arsenal Tech.

Welcome back to gridiron season, true believers! Some good games tonight! Brebeuf Jesuit (0-0) at Indianapolis Chatard (0-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bishop Chatard. COACHES: Mic Roessler, 47-27 in 7th year at Brebeuf Jesuit. Rob Doyle, 18-9 in 3rd year at Bishop Chatard. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Chatard, 87.98, 17th overall, 2nd in 3A. Brebeuf Jesuit, 77.7, 38th overall, 3rd in 3A. SERIES LAST 30 YEARS: Bishop Chatard, 17-1 LAST MEETING: Bishop Chatard, 38-7, Aug. 17, 2018. BROADCAST: Ben & Joe Show - Tune in from Chatard Athletics Web Site https://bishopchatardathletics.org/ Guerin Catholic (0-0) at McCutcheon (0-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Ellison Stadium. COACHES: Tom Dilley, 36-19 in 6th year at Guerin, 116-96 in 20th year overall. Ken Frauhiger, 51-75 in 13th year at McCutcheon. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Guerin, 65.76, 78th overall, 7th in 3A. McCutcheon, 65.41, 79th overall, 16th in 5A. SERIES LAST 30 YEARS: McCutcheon, 1-0 LAST MEETING: McCutcheon, 19-13, OT, Aug. 17, 2018. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Radio https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/ Southport (0-0) at Indianapolis Roncalli (0-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Roncalli Field. COACHES: Brandon Winters, 18-13 in 4th year at Southport. Scott Marsh, 11-9 in 3rd year at Roncalli, 38-64 in 11th year overall. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Southport, 73.09, 49th overall, 23rd in 6A. Roncalli, 68.88, 65th overall, 17th in 4A. SERIES LAST 30 YEARS: Southport, 9-8 LAST MEETING: Southport, 36-28, Aug. 17, 2018. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Webcast (Video) https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/ Covenant Christian (0-0) at Indianapolis Howe (0-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Howe. COACHES: Tony Bowman, 0-0 in 1st year at Covenant. Terry Pendleton, 9-13 in 3rd year at Howe. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Covenant, 37.53, 195th overall, 18th in 1A. Howe, 16.45, 267th overall, 56th in 2A. SERIES LAST 30 YEARS: No meetings. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Radio https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/ Heritage Christian (0-0) at Indianapolis Manual (0-0) GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Schultz Field. COACHES: Kyle Ray, 16-14 in 4th year at Heritage Christian. Robert Orkman, 17-22 in 5th year at Manual, 20-29 in 6th year overall. LAST YEAR'S SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 36.73, 201st overall, 33rd in 2A. Manual, 19.67, 256th overall, 51st in 3A. SERIES LAST 30 YEARS: Manual, 2-1 LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 44-14, Aug. 17, 2018. BROADCAST: Indiana SRN Radio https://indianasrn.org/upcoming-games/

4 years ago when Guerin, Brebeuf and Chatard were lumped into the same sectional (28) for the first time, I was pretty worked up about it and was convinced that the alignment was gerrymandered. Was so ticked off that I went and did research about fair ways to district sectionals. It turns out that there is a lot more research in drawing boundaries for election voting districts and it's the same issue... how do you break voters (or schools in this case) into into evenly divided geographic areas without letting politics or bias creep into the process. Not to get too nerdy, but I discovered in voting districts a lot of research supports the a method called "Splitline Districting". The method is described here: https://rangevoting.org/SplitLR.html For example, here's a comparison of the best ways to divide voting districts in Indiana (current vs splitline method). Anywho... back at the time, I spent a couple of hours figuring out the (fair) splitline method to do 3A sectional alignment... and discovered that alignment that IHSAA came up with only had two minor differences from my method. The map that I assumed was wildly UNFAIR was actually pretty fair and splitline would have put Guerin, Brebeuf and Chatard into the same sectional that the IHSAA did. I wrote an article about it at the time and got a lot of hits and comments on that. I will say though... I'm REALLLLLLLYYYYYY confused that Tri-West Hendricks is in a Southern Indiana sectional (29) and Chatard is in a Northern Sectional (28). The most basic division of a fair alignment method is the north/south line. That line should run straight EAST<->WEST through the middle of Indiana and divide 32 northern teams from 32 southern teams. Here are the GPS coordinates of Chatard HS: 39.8618038 N 86.128051 W Here are the GPS coordinates of Tri-West Hendricks HS: 39.877131 N 86.5442741 W So.... Chartard is in a northern sectional (#28) but geographically should be in the south. Tri-West Hendricks is in a southern sectional (#29) but geographically should be in the north. This would appear to be a "fail" at the most basic level and makes me question the faith that I developed in the process last time.