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    HNAC Week #8

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    Did a little digging on Herrell's site and saw that since the conference's inception in 2015, Caston has only won one conference game in football versus Triton in 2016. If you are Caston, why not look at a move to rejoin the Midwest Conference where they will be much more competitive year in  and year out? I know this goes beyond football, but holy cow that's a lot of non competitive football and from what I've seen from the new regime I don't see it improving anytime soon.

    HNAC Week #8

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    35 minutes ago, FinePrint said:

    I've got it finishing this way...

    Judson 6-0 - They still have LaVille and Pioneer, so it's not a given by any means.  But from what I saw in games against Triton, I think Judson is better than both.  Their speed is a problem and their defense is good enough.

    Winamac 5-0 - I haven't seen them yet, but they shouldn't lose to Caston or Triton.  (Although I could see Triton giving them a game if we have everyone back.)  But if you haven't beaten any other team in the top half of the conference (when at full or near-full strength), then it's hard to declare you're the best team.

    Pioneer 5-2 - A strange year in Royal Center.  This team isn't nearly as solid as Pioneer teams the last 10+ years have been.  But Pioneer losing a step just brings them back down closer to the rest of the field.  Still among the best, just not head-and-shoulders above everyone else.  I don't think Pioneer's D is good enough to stop the Blue Jays.  Triton ran for 134 against them.  NJ will go for 200+.

    LaVille 4-2 - I really have no idea how good LaVille would be at full strength.  Have they even had all their starters play a game together yet?  This week's game with Judson should be a good one!  LaVille D is probably the best in the conference, but I don't think they can score enough to beat the Jays. 

    It's a shame we had to deal with this COVID stuff this year.  I would have enjoyed seeing these four teams battle it out at full strength for the conference title.  This is without a doubt the most balanced year we've had in the HNAC since its inception.

    Judson and Winamac should meet in the sectional and that will determine the best team, though I realize they likely won't name a conference champion.  If I recall correctly, last year Pioneer and LaVille were both unbeaten in conference after the regular season and they met in the sectional as well, Pioneer coming away the undisputed better team.  

    Challenge accepted

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    2021 Hoosier Conference Pick 'Em Week 8

    in Topics

    Posted

    15 minutes ago, CoachDurham said:

    2 Point Games

    Benton Central @ Lafayette Central Catholic

    Cass @ Hamilton Heights

    Rensselaer @ Northwestern

    3 Point Games

    Twin Lake @ West Lafayette

    McCutcheon @ Muncie Central

    Kokomo @ Harrison

    Tipton @ Western

    Richmond @ Anderson

    LaVille @ North Judson

    North Newton @ North White

    Sheridan @ Eastern

     

     

    HNAC Week #7

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    3 hours ago, from_the_sidelines007 said:

    It is not a matter of Glenn agreeing to make a switch.

    Conference games tend to rule, so if the same conference teams agree then any non-conference game would be scrapped and a conference game played.

     

    So, technically if LaVIlle and Winamac agreed to play each other, that would leave the opponent to find another game or not play at all.

     

    Has happened before.

     

    as always, the game is bettter

    from_the_sidelines007

     

    There is no way Winamac opts into playing a team with a winning record….

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    2021 Hoosier Conference Pick ' Em Week 7

    in Topics

    Posted

    On 9/27/2021 at 9:28 AM, CoachDurham said:

    3 POINT GAMES

    Hamilton Heights @ Tipton

    Central Catholic @ Twin Lakes

    Rensselaer @ Benton Central

    West Lafayette @ Cass

    Western @ Northwestern

    North Newton @ Delphi

    Sheridan @ Seeger

    Logansport @ Kokomo

    Frontier @ Tri-County

    North White @ South Newton

     

    HNAC Week #6

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    Caston over North white

    Pioneer over Triton

    Winamac over Culver... if they decide they have the right guys to compete this week...

    Laville over Knox

    CMA over Judson- Kudos to Judson for reaching out and scheduling an opponent to play last Friday. Heard they were reaching out to schools in Illinois so they could play.

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    2021 Hoosier Conference Pick 'Em Week 6

    in Topics

    Posted

    Congrats to South Newton on win 2!

    1 Point Games

    Northwestern @ Tipton

    West Lafayette @ Benton Central

    3 Point Games

    Lafayette Central Catholic @ Rensselaer

    Twin Lakes @ Hamilton Heights

    Western @ Cass

    North Judson @ Culver Military

    Brebeuf Jesuit @ Indianapolis Roncalli

    DONNIE BAKER SPECIAL

    Park Heritage @ South Vermillion

    HNAC Week #5

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    20 hours ago, Duke of Denham said:

    A lot of excitement in the air for the matchups this week.  Two of the top 1A schools battle it out at Liberty Field when Winamac travels to North Judson.  The Jays are 4-0 under Coach Lambert while Winamac rolls in at 3-0 after their game was cancelled last week.  Pioneer welcomes Hammond Central down from the region and continues to claw their way back to health and positioning in the HNAC.  LaVille and Culver look to get healthy and back on schedule.  Knox welcomes Glenn to Starke County while recovering from their loss to their rivals the Bluejays.  

    Hammond Central @ Pioneer-  Pioneer continues to get healthy and win games.  I believe they get the job down this week in a close.  Pioneer by 7

    LaVille @ Caston-  Caston has taken their bumps in the conference to start the season.  LaVille seems to be fighting to get back on the field.  My gut says Caston by 1.

    Triton @ Culver-  This is a good test for both teams.  Culver needs to get things rolling.  Triton wants to get back in the win column.  Triton by 7.

    Glenn @ Knox-  Knox has been up and down all season.  They played the Jays tough last week, but they always play them tough.  How will Russ Radtke get this team to respond this week?  Glenn by 10.

    Winamac @ North Judson-  A top game in the state comes to North Judson and Liberty Field.  Winamac is averaging 36 ppg on offense.  Judson defense has been stingy only giving up 9.5 ppg.  John Harrell has Winamac by two td's.  I'm taking the Bluejays in a tough game by 10.  

     

     

    Hammond Central @ Pioneer-  This one will come down to toughness and overall depth. If the Panthers dont get worn down by sheer 5A numbers I like their chances.

    LaVille @ Caston-  Your gut be wrong because Caston be bad... Laville by whatever their offense can muster because Caston wont score on them...

    Triton @ Culver-  Dont know much about either team yet but I'll take the Trojans.

    Glenn @ Knox- I like Knox by a couple of scores.

    Winamac @ North Judson-  I'll take the Warriors off the bye week.

    Sidebar: Why didn't Winamac go pick up a team last week with LaVille out? I figured with their best team in recent years they would want to test themselves against some tougher competition prior to the tournament.

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    2021 Hoosier Conference Pick 'Em Week 4

    in Topics

    Posted

    2 hours ago, CoachDurham said:

    2 Point Games

    Northwestern @ Hamilton Heights

    Tipton @ Cass

    Twin Lakes @ Rensselaer

    West Lafayette @ Lafayette Central Catholic

    Western @ Benton Central

    Clinton Central @ Frontier

    4 Point Games

    Lafayette Jeff @ Harrison

    Bloomington North @ Bloomington South

     

    HNAC Week #3

    in The Indiana High School Football Forum

    Posted

    7 hours ago, Football Guru 25 said:

    Hopefully all the teams that get to play are getting all their guys back and are staying healthy during these crazy times!!  Any updates from team resources??

     

    Predictions

     

    Triton over Caston  emotions ride high and they get a much needed victory

    Highland beats up Knox to keep Redskin Country scratching heads

    Winamac rolls and represents our conference in nonleague play!!

    Judson Rolls in nonleague play!!

    LaVille over Pioneer - toss up as each team had many starters out last week!!!!!!!  UPDATES??

     

    Stay healthy HNACers

    Pioneer will only have 17 kids at practice today. Pioneer schools has been on virtual learning all week due to too many teachers being close Covid contacts. 

    Hoosier Conference Pick 'Em Week 3 2021

    in Topics

    Posted

    On 8/30/2021 at 12:43 PM, CoachDurham said:

    2 Point Games

    Benton Central @ Cass

    Hamilton Heights @ Rensselaer

    Lafayette Central Catholic @ Northwestern

    Twin Lakes @ Tipton

    West Lafayette @ Western

    3 Point Games

    North Judson @ North Newton

    Clinton Prairie @ Clinton Central

    4 Point Game

    Sheridan @ Tri-Central

     

    2021 Hoosier Conference Pick 'Em Week 2

    in Topics

    Posted · Edited by FarmerFran

    2 Point Games

    Benton Central @ Seeger

    Elwood @ Tipton

    LCC @ Guerin

    Cass @ Maconoquah

    Logansport @ Northwestern

    McCutcheon @ West Lafayette

    North Montgomery @ Hamilton Heights

    Rensselaer @ North Newton

    Twin Lakes @ New Prairie

    Western Boone @ Western

    Pioneer @ Winamac

    Parke Heritage @ Covington

    3 Point Games

    Lafayette Jeff @ Lawrence Central

    Delphi @ Carroll

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