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Honestly, for MD to come out on top, they will have to find a way to "contain" Bowen and outscore Andrean in a 42-35 type game. Not sure MD can put that many points on board against a strong Andrean D. Perhaps the best way for that to occur is for Bowen to miss the bus... 🤪 MD's offense has really been clicking the last 2-3 weeks and the defense has really stepped up. They seem to be playing their best football at the right time. That will need to continue next week. Wunderlich threw some absolute dimes last night - the pass down the sideline to Stoltz, the slant to Turner across the middle - perfect touch, perfect timing... Pierre had well over a 100 yds and was able to sneak through the line and get into the secondary often. Last year Andrean shut down MD's passing game with pressure on Wunderlich - often Bowen on a blitz. When Wunderlich gets uncomfortable in the pocket, he tends to force some ill-advised throws, i.e. the INT near goal line last night. If he can remain calm and make some good passes, MD has a chance.

y'uge...IF

I read that Bowen hung 200 yds ad 3 TDs on Luers...in the first half. That young man is a FOOTBALL player. Did I hear he has an offer from Notre Dame? Reminds me of the Combs kid from Evv Memorial a few years back. MD will have to find a way to slow him down and put some pts on the board too. Last year's game was dominated by the defense until mid-way through the 3rd qtr. Once the dam broke, Andrea pulled away for the win. Mater Dei has their hands full...

MD drives for a late FG to close half leading 34 - 16

Linton making a move MD 31 to 16

I could easily see Linton taking this one...but not by 14 pts. Now, if MD gets an injury to Pierre, McDurmon, Stoltz or worse...Wunderlich, that changes the calculus. Interesting comments from several LS fans about a tendency to give up TOs by the Miners...if that continues tonight, that could be a YUGE! advantage to MD. TOs at this time of the year can end a season real quick...cold fingers slip off the ball, both when running with it and trying to catching it...who adapts and who gives in? Should be a great game. Best of luck to both teams for a well-played and injury free game. Everyone travel safely there and back...

Correct. LS went for it on a 4th & 2 right at midfield and came up short. MD took the short field and put its final pts on the board with just 10 seconds left to go up 28 - 19. Interestingly enough, the LS announcers were questioning the call, as there was so little time left in the half...they advocated for LS to punt MD deep, play D, and run clock out to neuter MD's passing game which had been working well to that point. Turned out to be prescient. Wunderlich hit Luke McDurmon with a perfect strike on a wheel route down the left side of the field.

Temps are expected to be in low 30's/upper 20's by kick-off but wind is expected to be minimal < 5 mph, per Channel 14. Cold will likely have more of an effect on passing game than running game but use of gloves by WR's can often mitigate this, as long as wind is minimal. I watched some of LS's last 2 games and their only weakness on D is the passing game as they have trouble defending receivers in space. Not a dig at LS as most high school teams, esp in the smaller classes like 2A, rarely have the athletes needed at DB, SS positions to be really effective at stopping the pass - including MD. For MD to win, they will need to use the passing game effectively enough to open up some lanes to run ball as well. Like LS, if MD can run ball and eat up the clock while putting pts on board, those factors will go a long way to securing a W tonight. Ever the unabashed "MD homer" I am picking the Wildcats; 31 - 21. Though I will not be surprised in the least however if LS breaks the spell MD has had on them the last few years. As always, looking for a well-played and injury free game for both teams & their fans. Hope all LS fans travel safely to & from the Bowl tonight. Peace.

Whiteland Mater Dei

Always good to read your posts and know you are doing well. Happy 91st, even if a bit early. May we all be so lucky to live long enough to gain wisdom.

He usually waits until later in the week to post, or so it seems. Far more than the avg GID poster, he tends to think over what he says and how he says it - lest he offend someone and create some bulletin board material for LS opponents. Always enjoy reading his posts and summaries of the Miners.

Is the game info provided on the IHSAA site correct? Game time is 6:30pm on Friday at the Bowl? Going to be a cold one🥶.. Also, just curious here and not trying to stir the pot in any way but how did Linton move from Sectional 40 to Sectional 37 this year? Was putting them in Sectional 40 somehow incorrect and Sectional 37 is better fit as their true home sectional? Seems like a big move.

There seem to be a few posters on the GID today that may have over-indulged themselves last night or, through no fault of their own😏, were over-served...

Congrats to the Tigers for a really good season. It is a testament to how high the bar has been set by recent teams when a Regional appearance seems to be a bit of a let down for some. Considering how the season began, IMO the Tigers did themselves proud getting to the Regional. They just ran into a better team last night.

It is nice to learn that for this young man something positive came out of the tragedy of being forced to leave his home country & his father in Ukraine. Hope he and his family continue to adapt and find happiness here in America. After all, many of us are just a generation or two removed from being in the same type of scenario. Best of luck.

No disrespect to you, Bobref, or to referees everywhere, but don't you think the same can likely be said about many/most of the older officials? 😅🤣😂

I am certain every school & team has a story like this but it is still good to read about this kind of dedication from fans & alumni. Apologies if posting this story from a local station violates some GID policy, as that is certainly not my intent. https://www.14news.com/2022/11/11/mater-dei-graduate-celebrates-44-seasons-wildcats-chain-crew/ By Tamar Sher Published: Nov. 10, 2022 at 11:08 PM CST|Updated: 8 hours ago EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Joe Koressel was born a Mater Dei Wildcat. “Ever since I can remember, my mom and dad went to Mater Dei football games, we would go to Vincennes, Terre Haute, and come back the same night,” Koressel said. Koressel graduated from Mater Dei in 1979, the same year he started working for the Wildcats’ chain crew. “I was at a football game the fall that I graduated,” Koressel said. “They needed a guy on the ‘chain gang,’ so I was leaning up against the fence at the Reitz Bowl and the guy said, ‘Hey, you want to do this?’ And I said yes. Been on it ever since.” Over the years, Koressel said he has seen a lot of talent from the sidelines, including the season that Mater Dei won the state title with head coach Mike Goebel in 2000. “The best win was when we beat Indianapolis Scecina and that gave us the trip to Indianapolis at the Reitz Bowl,” Koressel said. “It was crazy that night, I think the field was just about full with fans.” [RELATED: Mater Dei eying for third straight 2A regional win over Triton Central] For the past 44 seasons, Koressel has volunteered his time to the community he calls family. “I think it’s great for our players and students to see and get great role models as far as people who give and give and give,” Mater Dei head coach Mike Goebel said. “Maybe they can learn how to do the same thing. That lesson in life I think wears off nicely.” Throughout his time with the Wildcats, Koressel has rotated through every position from holding the forward and rear rods, to the box, and now he is the “clip man.” “My actual job is to place the clip on the chain, which makes it crucial on first downs because when they go to stretch the chain I could be off by a half an inch and not get a first down,” Koressel said. “Of course, I always mark it right.” Koressel told 14 Sports his goal is to make it to 50 years on the crew. “I tell people one arm bleeds red, the other bleeds gold,” he said. “Mater Dei is simply the best all the way around.” Copyright 2022 WFIE. All rights reserved.

Week 13 Matchups Bloomington South at Castle [+20.5] East Central at Evansville Memorial [+21.5] Lawrenceburg at Southridge [+7.5] Evansville Mater Dei at Triton Central [0] Lapel at Linton-Stockton [-21.5]

Thanks, appreciate the effort! I checked their site and they note that game will not be covered on their TC Network due to "IHSAA ownership" of the feed so maybe there is an IHSAA affiliate who will pick this up? I checked the Champions Network site and many Regional games are being carried but not this one...yet.

Well, seems I am S.O. L . for radio as well... Does Triton Central AT LEAST have a radio station that covers their games? Listening to the home announcers is still better than none at all...

Not what I wanted to hear but not at all surprised... Hopefully one of the local stations will at least cover it on radio.

Again, if anyone hears of this game being streamed online or available via some other media, pls post. Thanks in advance.

CalPreps' hypothetical, Project A Matchup" tool has TC as a slight, 3 pt favorite as well.

IF the referees that will call the games are familiar enough with the system and how to properly use it, I am all for it. Otherwise it is liable to create more issues than resolve. Bottom line: get the call correct.

I remembered it being in the evening but honestly thought it was on Saturday. Thanks for the clarification. Interesting that the last 3 games btwn these teams have been @ TC - yes/no?. We used to have the same situation vs Heritage Hills when it seemed we were always playing at their field. The 3+ hour bus ride makes this a long trip regardless of when they play. Imagine they leave around lunch time on Friday and have a similar routine as they have done for State in the past. Hopefully the game will be streamed as no way many MD fans can make the 3 hour drive on a Friday night. Best of luck to the 'Cats