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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 

31 minutes ago, scarab527 said:

Week 3 Pick 'Em Games:

1. Merrillville @ Crown Point

2. Franklin @ Perry Meridian 

3. Decatur Central @ Whiteland

4. Chesterton @ Michigan City

5. Wawasee @ Goshen 

6. DeKalb @ New Haven

7. Yorktown @ New Palestine

8. Lafayette Central Catholic @ Hamilton Heights

9. Forest Park @ Tell City

10. Triton Central @ Indianapolis Lutheran 

11. Cloverdale @ Brown County 

 

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 

7 minutes ago, ragdoll said:

Greenwood at Indian Creek-will see this game

Martinsville at Bloomington South-IF south is real, they should ragdoll the Artesians after Martinsville came back late at home against BNL. If you want to watch MOR football, here is your link to that game. 

 

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

On 7/23/2023 at 11:48 AM, temptation said:

I’ll give you #1…need more insight on #2.

Why’d they stop playing?  Did CG reach back out after the MIC falling out?

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. 

On 7/19/2023 at 7:55 AM, temptation said:

Did a weekly installment of this last fall at it generated discussion and received solid feedback so I’m gonna give it a go again in 2023.

Here’s how I see the state’s top 25, regardless of class, heading into the opening week.

Admittedly, my knowledge of central Indiana (my backyard) is better than other areas but I did some homework and even picked the brains of some GID members for which I am grateful.

Once the season starts, I’ll post these every weekend after surfing game results.

I’ll keep 50 teams in my database (25 honorable mention) weekly but will await week 1 results before doing so.

Critique away!

1. Center Grove
2. Cathedral
3. Ben Davis
4. Hamilton Southeastern
5. Brownsburg
6. Carmel
7. Westfield
8. Warren Central
9. Carroll (Fort Wayne)
10. Fishers
11. Valparaiso 
12. East Central
13. Lawrence North
14. Lawrence Central
15. Crown Point
16. Fort Wayne Snider
17. New Palestine
18. Roncalli
19. Bishop Chatard
20. Penn
21. Fort Wayne North
22. Whiteland
23. Franklin Central
24. Merrillville
25. West Lafayette

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. 

20 hours ago, ragdoll said:

Hogan Denny has another year at Mooresville. My friend thought he was a better qb than Patterson as a freshman. Came into the regional game at Evansville in 2020 and led game winning drive. Superior arm.

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.

2 minutes ago, oldtimeqb said:

Has Mooresville's run of P5 athletes stopped?  I remember they have had several big time recruits - both football and baseball - playing over the last few years but I haven't kept up with them.

Plus didn't the younger Gillin leave to coach somewhere else?

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. 

2 hours ago, Footballking16 said:

Any idea on schools that are most resistant to adding Carmel/Center Grove? Purely from a fan standpoint I'd love to see a conference shake up between the HCC and MIC establishing new members as such:

New HCC

Carmel

Center Grove

Westfield

Zionsville

Fishers 

HSE

Noblesville

New MIC

Warren

Ben Davis

Brownsburg

Avon

Franklin Central

Pike

Lawrence Central

Lawrence North

 

HCC could leave a spot open to potentially add an 8th member in Mt Vernon assuming they continue their rapid growth. 

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

49 minutes ago, temptation said:

Many Mid-State programs are still of the old school mentality in hiring teachers first and if they are great coaches then so be it...the HCC/MIC use the college/SEC model of hiring great coaches and finding teaching positions for them...and the outrageous salary differences bear that out.

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.

4 minutes ago, temptation said:

Avon’s F/R/L percentage (there it is again) is 6x that of Zionsville’s and 4x that of Carmel’s and the gap is growing.

If by “fine” you mean bottom half of the conference in every sport, you’re right.

They’d have the lowest rate among current MIC schools.

They need to make the move.

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.

1 hour ago, temptation said:

Give it time.  Were CG and Carmel to join/be accepted, Avon will not win ONE conference championship in any male/female sport.  They'd better reconsider before its too late.

Same goes for Franklin Central.

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. 

13 hours ago, temptation said:

I’m sticking with Franklin Central and Avon as I’ve said for the past year.

Maybe not immediately but eventually.

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

5 hours ago, oldtimeqb said:

UIndy is in a great position, IMO. Now that St Joseph is gone, they are the only D2 school in the state. 

Unlike the FBS and FCS schools, they can give partial scholarships. Big advantage IMO. 

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