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EC first and 10 at the Memorial 40

21-7 EC end of 1Q Trojans facing a 4th and 4 in their own territory

21-7 EC 1:38 1Q Kendrick 65 yard TD

21-0 EC 4:52 1Q

14-0 EC 7:41 1Q

First possession, first Score, EC strikes first 7-0 EC 10:22 1Q

Did they change it? I’ve always assume it’s automatically set a 2 years staying in a class. Here is the link: https://www.ihsaa.org/sites/default/files/documents/Tournament Success Factor.pdf

North (8-3) (6-3 SIAC) Offense: 33.6 PPG Total Yards: 370.2 YPG/ 37.2% pass/ 62.8% rush Passing: 137.8 YPG/ 58.0 CP%/ 13.9 YPC/ 16 TD/ 7 INT Rushing: 232.4 YPG/ 6.2 YPC/ 32 TDs Defense: 17.1 PPG Total Yards: 234.4 YPG/ 54.7% pass/ 45.3% rush Passing: 128.2 YPG/ 52.9 CP%/ 10.0 YPC/ 9 INT Rushing: 106.2 YPG/ 3.73 YPC/ 8 fumrec *No Floyd Central game Bloomington South (10-1) (4-1 Conf Indiana) Offense: 46.4 PPG Total Yards: 372.4 YPG/ 55.7% pass/ 44.3% rush Passing: 207.5 YPG/ 68.5 CP%/ 15.2 YPC/ 35 TD/ 4 INT Rushing: 164.9 YPG/ 5.4 YPC/ 26 TD *Sectional Championship stats haven’t been uploaded Defense: 12.7 PPG Total Yards: 256.5 YPG/ 76.4% pass/ 23.6% rush Passing: 196.0 YPG/ 55.1 CP%/ 11.65 YPC/ 11 INT Rushing: 60.5 YPG/ 2.61 YPC/ 3 fumrec Preview North finally ends their sectional title drought after 23 years by winning it in a shootout against Castle 60-50. And finally made a regional appearance in 2000. Bloomington South has won 3 straight sectional championships. Bloomington South leads this series 3-2. Coming in 8-3, North travels for the third straight week in the postseason and has put up some impressive wins so far. Getting wins over Floyd Central and Castle, however, Bloomington South will be a tall task to face. Offensively, North has seen a massive improvement in the later half of the season having multiple 400+ total yardage games after starting off somewhat slow. The Huskies strong suit is their rushing attack behind the biggest OL in the SIAC, which averages at around 6’3 300 pounds. The Huskies have averaged 232.4 yards per game this year on the ground. While averaging 6.41 yards per carry, thanks to a strong OL push. And thanks to a strong RB duo with multiple 100+ yards games. And a pretty quick QB has over 500 rushing yards and 10 rushing TDs. North will pass too when they have it, as they have been pretty accurate the last few games too. They usually average around 137.8 yards per game, but a good 14.17 yards per catch and 16 TDs. Defensively, the Huskies have the biggest DL in the SIAC too, which has helped them these past couple of games. North’s run defense has been one of the top units in the SIAC allowing 106 yards per game, and has only allowed a couple games over 100 yards. North’s pass defense has seen a lot of improvement late in the season too, only allowing 128.2 yards per game and has grabbed 9 interceptions. One of the biggest features of this North defense is their quickness in the backfield. North’s defense has tallied over 110 TFLs, mainly led by their senior DE, who has 25.5 TFLs. They also have racked up over 40 sacks this season. Bloomington South comes into this game as one of the top teams in 5A all season and currently has a great shot at playing in Indianapolis. The Panthers have a pretty good offense this season, especially in the passing game, where the Panthers average 207.5 yards per game. Mainly behind their QB who appears to be a stud in his final year, having over 2200 passing yards and a very impressive 31 TD/ 4 INT ratio. Their QB has a plethora of receivers to choose from, with 3 of them having over 500+ yards this season and scoring multiple TDS per player. The Panthers also have done well in the running department, averaging around 164 yards per game 5.4 yards per carry, and 26 TDS. Their starting RB has eclipsed over 1100 yards while getting 12 touchdowns and their QB has totaled 6 touchdowns too. Defensively, the Panthers have been stout in the run game only allowing 60.5 yards per game on 2.61 yards per carry. And has only surrendered 1 game over 100 yards this season. Their passing defense appears to be the weakest part of their defense, giving up 195 yards per game, as most teams prefer to pass against them rather than run. However, besides 2 games in a few-week stretch, there has been improvement in limiting yards in the passing game. Their defense has also racked up 51 TFLs and 26 sacks this season.

Win the 4A State Championship (4 points) and win a regional championship (2 points) in the 2024-2025 cycle to get the 6 points or Back to Back State appearances in that span (2 Semi-State Championships, 3 points each)

North-BS will be posted tonight

They will remain in 4A for another 2 years

Memorial (9-3) (6-3 SIAC) Offense: 22 PPG Total yards: 263.1 YPG/ 56.6% pass/ 43.4% rush Passing: 148.9 YPG/ 59.7 CP%/ 12.3 YPC/ 17 TD/ 6 INT Rushing: 114.2 YPG/ 3.7 YPC/ 15 TDs Defense: 12.25 PPG Total Yards: 220.4 YPG/ 43% pass/ 57% rush Passing: 94.8 YPG/ 50.8 CP%/ 13.23 YPC/ 18 INT Rushing: 125.8 YPC/ 4.11 YPC/ 5 fumrec East Central (12-0) (3-0 EIAC-big) Offense: 44.4 PPG Total Yards: 415.3 YPG/ 27%pass/ 73% rush Passing: 112.2 YPC/ 70.8%/ 17.9 YPC/ 21 TD/ 1 INT Rushing: 303.1 YPG/ 9.8 YPC/ 56 TDs *Sectional Championship stats haven't been uploaded Defense: 6.3 PPG Total Yards: 157.7 YPG/ 66% pass/ 34% rush Passing: 104 YPG/ 46.1 CP%/ 13.28 YPC/ 14 INT Rushing: 53.7 YPG/ 1.99 YPC/ 6 fumrec Livestream (IHSAAtv): https://www.ihsaatv.org/?B=746902 Preview Another year, another Memorial-East Central Regional matchup in Enlow for the third straight season. In 2021, Memorial won against East Central in an electrifying matchup in the 2H comeback by winning it 17-14. However, last year, East Central wasn’t phased and jumped out to a 28-0 lead at the half and ended up winning the game 35-21. And the Trojans went all the way to Lucas Oil to win the 4A State Championship for the third time in program history. This year? Memorial will host East Central again in Enlow, but the Trojans will be coming in as the defending state champion and looking to stay undefeated this season. Starting with East Central, the Trojans have been unphased the entire season by blowing out 11 of their 12 opponents. While winning another EIAC Big title only giving up 7 points in conference play. In Week 3 of the season, Moeller was the only team to have kept it close throughout the game, but lost by 10. However, East Central was pretty much in control of that game in the 2H. Martinsville in the semifinal gave East Central a scare, but the Trojans ended up winning that one by 36. The Trojans primarily run the ball in their games as about 73% of the yardage has come from the ground game. Thanks to their elusive RB (Miami-OH commit) who has averaged above 200 yards per game and close to 50 total touchdowns (National leader) this season. They also have a couple of players that have put up decent yardage too. While they like to run a lot, the Trojans are not afraid to pass behind their 3-year starter QB, who has put up over 1200 yards this year on 18 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. As his primary receiver has put up around 700 yards and 13 TDs and is committed to Western Michigan for football. Defensively, the Trojans are a beast on the field recording 6 shutouts, most recently in the sectional championship. On average, only allows 6.3 PPG and has only given more than 20 points against Martinsville and Moeller. The pass defense has been good for the Trojans only allowing 104.0 yards per game and has grabbed 14 interceptions. Their rush defense is the sweet spot they have, as they probably have one of the best rush defenses in the state, only allowing almost 54 yards per game and almost 2 yards per carry. They have only given 100+ yards in 2 games, but have multiple games holding opponents below 30 yards (5 games). The Trojans have also gotten 56.5 TFLS and 22 sacks this season. Memorial is coming off with their biggest win of the season, knocking off the undefeated and 4A #2 Reitz for the Sectional Championships. Which is their 4th title in 4A in a 5-year span up a class. It was also their 7th sectional championship in 8 years and 10th under HC Hurley. The Tigers have had an interesting season so far, starting off hot 6-0 and high as the #3 ranking and then losing 3 straight in the final third of the regular season. However, the Tigers have been without their starting QB since after Week 4 up until the semifinals, where he is now punting. But has been able to win 3-straight in the postseason. Offensively, the Tigers did start off, but it has been a mix of inconsistencies up until the postseason. The Tigers have been using their leading receiver as QB and have switched around a few spots. But so far in the postseason, the rushing game has been pretty well for the Tigers averaging over 150 yards so far. But overall has averaged around 114 YPG and 148.9 in passing. Defensively, the Tigers have been one of the top teams in the SIAC and 4A giving up 12.25 PPG and at one point it was around 7 PPG. Memorial’s passing defense has been one of their strongest areas all season only allowing around 95 yards per game and has been ballhawks around the ball. And has only given up 1 game over 170 yards and multiple sub-100 yards games throughout the season. On the other note, Memorial’s run defense has seen a lot of improvement compared to last season being one of the top run defenses in the SIAC, and held the top spot for a few weeks. It has taken a little dip facing some of the top rushing teams in the SIAC, but their last 2 opponents have been held to 125 rushing yards (Jasper) and 116 rushing yards (Reitz). Those teams were near the top in the SIAC all season. However, they will face a very tall task against one of the best-rushing teams in the state, East Central. The Tigers also have gathered up around 70 TFLs and 10 sacks, the Tigers also have one of the best LBs in 4A/State gathering up 163 tackles and 17 TFLs. And a very quick DE getting 18 TFL and 90 tackles first year on the DL.

Patriot, can you see if you can get your predictor pinned again? I can never find it

Defensive team stats are done, previews will be up tomorrow!

Makes sense when you lead the nation in individual touchdowns this season. Ringer has been beast of a player for EC these last 2 seasons

I watched their rerun of the Martinsville game over the weekend and Ringer’s field position is some of the best I’ve seen in a while. Always stays inbounds and usually gets 5-7 more yards when he is being tackled. Miami (OH) got a good one right there.

Massey Ratings: East Central (-30) at Memorial, 96% chance of winning for the Trojans

Calpreps: East Central (-28) at Memorial, 96% chance of winning for the Trojans

Semi-State Possibilities North: Decatur Central at North Whiteland at North Memorial: New Pal at Memorial Memorial at Mooresville

Semi-State possibilities: New Pal at East Central East Central at Mooresville New Pal at Memorial Memorial at Mooresville

JH Lines: North (+14) at Bloomington South East Central at Memorial (+18) Heavy underdogs in both games

Actually, if I have the time, I can get it posted by tomorrow

Regional Preview will be posted before Friday. Should be some interesting calculations!

Last 3 seasons in the SIAC, the undefeated champion has been knocked off in the sectionals. Only 2020 Central team was the one that advanced so far since the expansion. I think the “SIAC Curse” was brought up from one of the livestream commentators last year after Reitz lost to Boonville.