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I'm not a huge follower of the SIAC but what has happened to Evansville Central in recent years? They were competing for conference titles it seemed like year in and year out and even a state title no so long ago. I don't understand such a dramatic drop off in such a short period of time.

Will the IMG @ BD game be on IHSAATV.Org or will it be streamed/broadcasted elsewhere?

Mooresville (1-2) @ Greenwood (3-0)- Greenwood turned some heads last week lighting up the scoreboard once again. The offense seems to be the real deal and the QB is putting teams on notice. I expect another high scoring performance in what should be Greenwood's toughest test to date. Greenwood 35-31 Martinsville (1-2) @ DC (2-1)- DC's sophomore D1 qb was hurt last week vs Whiteland. Unsure of his current status, but either way DC should be able to take this one. DC 31-13 Perry Merdian (1-2) @ Plainfield (3-0)- Plainfield should continue to roll this week with a big one in the waiting next week vs Whiteland. Although, Perry Merdian seems to have some fight in them this year and can upset a team who is not prepared. Plainfield 28-17 Whiteland (2-1) @ Franklin (2-1)- Whiteland places itself in the driver's seat of the conference after beating DC handily last week. Whiteland 31-21 Mid-State Power Rankings after week 3 1. Whiteland 2. Plainfield 3. DC 4. Franklin 5. Greenwood 6. Mooresville 7. Perry Meridan 8. Martinsville

Week 4 Pick ‘Em Games 1. Hamilton Southeastern @ Fishers 2. New Albany @ Bedford North Lawrence 3. Anderson @ Marion 4. Greenfield-Central @ Pendleton Heights 5. Guerin Catholic @ Brebeuf Jesuit 6. Fort Wayne Luers @ Fort Wayne Wayne 7. Tri-West @ Western Boone 8. Heritage @ South Adams 9. North Judson @ Knox 10. Linton-Stockton @ Sullivan 11. Bremen @ Triton

Greenwood (2-0) @ Martinsville (1-1)- Greenwood's offense gets a tougher test this week playing Martinsville. Greenwood 38-21 DC (2-0) @ Whiteland (1-1)- DCs win last week was surprising and a huge win for the Hawks. They have the talent to beat anyone, but I foresee the experience factor playing a role in a loss or two this season. Whiteland got beat by a very good Kokomo squad. This one could have some ramifications over deciding the eventual Mid-State champion. DC 24-21 Plainfield (2-0) @ Mooresville (1-1)- Plainfield gets a big win over #6 Harrison. They will likely see them again come sectional time. Plainfield 31-21 Franklin (1-1) @ Perry Meridan (1-1)- Franklin jumps out early and doesn't step off the brakes. Franklin 42-17 Power Rankings After Week 2 1. Plainfield 2. DC 3. Whiteland 4. Franklin 5. Greenwood/Mooresville 7. Martinsville 8. Perry Meridian

1.Cathedral @ Brownsburg 2. Homestead @ Noblesville 3. Roncalli @ Franklin Central 4. Harrison @ Plainfield 5. LaPorte @ Lowell 6. Evansville Mater Dei @ Castle 7. Culver Academy @ Mishawaka Marian 8. Franklin County @ Connersville 9. Brownstown Central @ Charlestown 10. Owen Valley @ South Putnam 11. North Decatur @ Eastern Hancock

My mistake. Misread on Maxpreps. Correction Greenwood @ IC- Should be a shootout. Greenwood 38-31 Martinsville @ BS- BS looks to be a legit contender for 5A this year. BS 42-17

Franklin @ Mt. Vernon- Good test for the Cubs after the week 1 bye. Franklin 24-17 Perry @ Southport- Chance for Perry to get in the win column. Southport looking for its first win in over 2 years. Perry 31-14 Harrison @ Plainfield- Harrison looks to get revenge for last year's sectional matchup. Plainfield 24-21 New Pal @ DC- New Pal will be too much to handle for the inexperienced Hawks. New Pal 35-17 Greenwood @ Martinsville- Greenwood QB #s were eye popping last week. He will be throwing the ball a lot to keep them in games. Martinsville 35-24 Kokomo @ Whiteland- Should be a solid game. Whiteland will prevail in the end. 24-10 Mooresville @ Danville- Mooresville looks to rebound. Mooresville 28-17

1. FW Carroll @ Hamilton Southeastern 2. Lawrence North @ Avon 4. Warsaw @ Michigan City 5. New Palestine @ Westfield 5. Chesterton @ Hobart 6. Leo @ Kokomo 7. Jasper @ Evansville Memorial 8. Western @ Tri-West 9. FW Concordia @ Indianapolis Scecina 10. Perry Central @ Tell City 11. Tecumseh @ South Spencer

Brownsburg @ Fort Wayne Dwenger: Dogs 42-17 Carroll (Fort Wayne) @ Hamilton Southeastern: HSE 28-21 Franklin Central @ Perry Meridian: FC by as much as they'd like. 49-7 Lawrence North @ Avon: Avon 38-31 New Palestine @ Westfield: Westfield 31-17 Noblesville vs Mt. Vernon (Fortville) @ LOS: Noblesville 31-21 North Central (Indianapolis) @ Fishers: Fishers 31-24 Pike @ Zionsville: Zionsville 24-21

We have made it to week 1! Plainfield @ TH South- Plainfield should be contending for the Mid-State this year and have a chance to make a serious run in 5A South. Plainfield 28-17 Mooresville @ Bloomington North- How do the Pioneers rebound after losing some serious talent. Tough test week 1 for a new starting QB. Bloomington North 24-20 Greenwood @ Seymour- Greenwood 31-14 BNL @ Martinsville- Looking to build on some of last years momentum. Good test to start the season. Martinsville 24-14 New Albany @ Franklin- Coach Coll had the Cubs back on track last season after a couple of down years. Franklin 31-21 Whiteland @ Jeffersonville- Last years state runner ups look to open up with a large victory. Whiteland 49-10 DC @ Columbus North- Does DC rebound from it's worst season in 10+ years? Should be right in the mix to contend for the mid state and 5A South again this season. DC 28-21 FC @ Perry- FC 38-7

I'll take another 5A school in the Mid-State to continue to dominate. DC had a down year, but they have won the conference 7 out of the last 8 years? They do not benefit from the SES like Whiteland will, but I don't see them not competing with Whiteland (or beating them constantly) for the foreseeable future.

I think Plainfield and DC are both going to be better than Whiteland in the Mid-State. Pretty solid list overall.

I'll take a crack at it for 6A 1. CG 2. BD 3. Cathedral 4.Brownsburg 5. Carmel 6.HSE 7.Westfield 8.FW Carroll 9. Warren Central 10. Fishers

Decatur Central's Bo Polston has now been offered by Indiana. Bo Polston, Decatur Central, Quarterback (247sports.com) Would expect the first of MANY for the young man.

That passing academy for the Gillins has been a nice tool for them to bring in some great qbs. Like I said, they will be competitive as long as Gillin is there. He's won everywhere he's been at. One of the best to ever coach in the state. If he were still at DC I would imagine he'd have a state championship or two by now.

Younger Gillin is at IC. Mooresville will remain competitive until the Mike G decides to hang it up. They are losing a previous top 5-10 qb in the state though.

Last year was the first year since 2015 Decatur Central has not had at least a share of the Mid-State title. They will continue to be the odds on favorite to win year in and year out until proven otherwise. I'll take DC vs the field this year.

Now adding Brownsburg to the mix....this is getting ridiculous lol...

Off topic here...my main argument is that Avon belongs. I would think Bless would fit this description as well. It's not John Hart money, but it's still a pretty penny to coach.

A state championship in both Volleyball and Track in the past 5 years seem to say they'd be okay in some sports....wrestling is generally a top 10 program in the state. Bless has made the football team competitive in the HCC including a conference championship in 2019... I'm sure DC's F/R/L is much higher than the average in the Mid-State...doesn't mean you can't compete....Avon is still affluent in a large part of the town...again....they'll be alright.

I don't think any school in the HCC will win anything besides the school that has 3x the enrollment of most of the schools, in most cases. I don't see them all abandoning ship. The HCC schools (including Avon) are growing at a rapid rate. They'll be fine.

Avon wants no part of that. Not happening. Per very reliable inside source.

Marian becomes their stiffest competition for recruiting. Knights are 2-0 vs the Hounds as well...