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Can this day come any closer?

Courier and Press staff picks: KS: I've watched some film on East Noble and they're talented. Bailey Parker will be priority number one for the Tigers' defense on Saturday. I just have more faith in Memorial right now. They make plays and get stops when they need it. Memorial 28, East Noble 20. GE: Memorial has overcome the odds all season, but the Tigers might have met their match in their bid to win a state title for the second time in three seasons. Brock Combs may once again be the best player on the team, but East Noble might be better overall. The Knights are ranked 21st overall and 1st in 4A in the Sagarin ratings (84.3) while Memorial is 45th and 7th (75.58). East Noble 24, Memorial 17 HM: After rallying from a 17-point deficit last week, East Noble is likely feeling confident going into the 4A title game. But they haven't met Brock Combs yet. The Tigers have had players step up week in and week out during the postseason and I think we'll see that happen once again. Memorial 28, East Noble 24. CL: The Sagarin Ratings say it could be a 10-point game and Massey Ratings call for a 3-point game, but both favor East Noble to defeat Memorial. The Tigers have been impressive this year. They’ve found ways to win even when they’re seemingly not on their A-game by playing strong defense and keeping games close. Hats off to them for getting to state for a third straight year. Maybe they’ll prove the outsiders like me wrong and once again hoist the state championship trophy, but I’m playing it how it looks on paper. East Noble 24, Memorial 14.

I'm going to continue my optimism still, my hearts says my tigers, but my gut says the knights

Indystar's prediction from Kyle Neddenriep: Class 4A: East Noble (14-0) vs. Evansville Memorial (12-1), 3:30 p.m.: Evansville Memorial is getting used to the drive. The Tigers are making a third consecutive appearance in Lucas Oil Stadium after winning the 3A title in 2017 and finishing as runner-up last year in 3A. Moving up a class has not bothered Memorial, which can run and throw effectively and has been tested by a tough schedule for coach John Hurley, who can win his 100th game on Saturday. East Noble has one of the most prolific passers in the state in Bailey Parker (2,995 passing yards, 39 TDs), who also has more than 1,300 rushing yards. The Knights are back in the title game for the first time since 2003 and looking for their first championship since 2000. Evansville Memorial 24, East Noble 21.

We will put a lot of pressure on Parker, he seems like a good kid!

Our offense has been Jekyll and Hyde for most of the season, but has shown a lot of capabilities during the postseason(Boonville, Central, and Mt. Vernon).

My prediction: Lets see how it goes tomorrow! FTF

I know they played New Pal and Delta, but I believe they were seen with not a great SOS

I've heard they are smaller than Mooresville's O Line, but uses 2 QBs for certain situations

Danville 2.0?

That would be great since we, well, I do not know too much of them

Their D will be very tough against us, we just need Pence to have enough time to throw or scramble

Line update JH now favors Memorial by 4 Mount Vernon (Fortville) (11-2) at Evansville Memorial (11-1) GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Enlow Field. COACHES: Mike Kirschner, 18-6 in 2nd year at Mount Vernon, 127-68 in 17th year overall. John Hurley, 98-55 in 12th year at Memorial. SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 74.73, 47th overall, 7th in 4A. Mount Vernon, 68.31, 67th overall, 15th in 4A. LAST OUTING: Mount Vernon defeated Indianapolis Roncalli, 25-17. Memorial defeated Mooresville, 17-14. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mount Vernon 62-80. Memorial 71-60. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings. jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 28-24.

The Final Four Teams: CLASS 4A Hobart [11-2] at East Noble [13-0] Mount Vernon (Fortville) [11-2] at Evansville Memorial [11-1] Who will advance to the LOS?

Mount Vernon (Fortville) (11-2) at Evansville Memorial (11-1) GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Enlow Field. COACHES: Mike Kirschner, 18-6 in 2nd year at Mount Vernon, 127-68 in 17th year overall. John Hurley, 98-55 in 12th year at Memorial. SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 74.8, 47th overall, 7th in 4A. Mount Vernon, 68.53, 67th overall, 15th in 4A. LAST OUTING: Mount Vernon defeated Indianapolis Roncalli, 25-17. Memorial defeated Mooresville, 17-14. OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mount Vernon 62-80. Memorial 71-59. SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings. jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 28-21. Mt Vernon-Fort Fortville, IN, USA Evansville Mem Evansville, IN, USA Actual Score 0 0 Most Likely 12 28 Median 13 28 Mean 14.74 30.45 Win Probability 17% 83% JH favors Memorial(-7), Massey favors Memorial(-12) too. We might be the favorite, but I would not overlook this Mt Vernon squad. They seem to have a very good defense under the legendary Coach Kirshner from Ben Davis. Go Tigers! FTF!