MIC Week #1

[temptation]

Here we go!!!!

Fishers @ North Central (Indianapolis):  These two teams are in different spots as Fishers has a deep tournament run in mind whereas North Central just wants to be competitive.  I think the Panthers will be improved, but will be extremely overwhelmed in week one.  Fishers wins 34-14.

Homestead @ Carmel:  The Spartans seem to have flatlined bit recently and the same could be said about Carmel.  I have been outspoken on this forum about this being a make or break year for Carmel and they have to get this one or the heat is really gonna be turned up.  I say they do.  Carmel 34-17.

Indianapolis Cathedral @ Ben Davis:  Both teams look a bit different entering this fall as they meet again in what was a great regional matchup last year.  I am interested in how much offense Mr. Football candidate Mark Zackery will play for the Giants this year, especially early.  I think the Giants will pick up where they left off in 2023 with a solid opening night win here.  BD wins 27-17.

Lawrence North @ Lawrence Central:  My belief in Pat Mallory’s program has been stated multiple times on this forum and I think they are due for a breakout year.  I don’t think this rivalry game will be a walk in the park though…it rarely is.  Glad to see this one returning to a campus site.  I’ll take LN 30-16.

Warren Central @ Fort Wayne Snider:  My most anticipated game of the week as the Warriors travel up I-69 to take on the defending 5A champs who are now playing at the 6A level.  I feel like this one is won in the trenches and mentioned in another thread that Warren’s biggest strength (defensive line) will overwhelm Snider’s biggest weakness (offensive line).  I was wrong about this one last year in a big way so take it easy on me here.  Warren wins 23-17.

Westfield @ Center Grove:  Cannot wait for this matchup on the southside.  Another one between two teams comfortably inside of my top 10 and both whom have state championship aspirations.  Both want to get the taste of semi state losses out of their minds and I expect some high-level football in this one.  CG is at home and is more of a proven commodity as they continue to roll annually.  They win 24-14.

Zionsville @ Pike:  This another one that intrigues me as I expect Pike to be improved and do not see many wins outside of this one on either teams’ schedule once conference play starts.  Meant as no disrespect as the HCC/MIC are absolute grinds.  A win here could catapult one of these to a surprising season.  I’ll take the Eagles in a fairly close one.  Zionsville 23-17.

What say you?

 

Edited August 17, 2024 by temptation

[Bears62]

Fishers 56-0

Carmel 41-14

BD 28-20

LN 24-23

Warren 38-20

CG 35-14

Zionsville 42-14

[WCGrad92]

Fishers

Carmel

Ben Davis

Lawrence North

Warren Central

Center Grove

Zionsville

[BTF]

1 hour ago, Bears62 said:

Fishers 56-0

Carmel 41-14

BD 28-20

LN 24-23

Warren 38-20

CG 35-14

Zionsville 42-14

If Warren torches Snider with 38 points, they'll win state. 

[Bears62]

1 hour ago, BTF said:

If Warren torches Snider with 38 points, they'll win state. 

Thanks for the input 

[BTF]

30 minutes ago, Bears62 said:

Thanks for the input 

My pleasure. 

[BDGiant93]

On 8/17/2024 at 2:35 PM, temptation said:

Here we go!!!!

Fishers @ North Central (Indianapolis):  These two teams are in different spots as Fishers has a deep tournament run in mind whereas North Central just wants to be competitive.  I think the Panthers will be improved, but will be extremely overwhelmed in week one.  Fishers wins 34-14.

Homestead @ Carmel:  The Spartans seem to have flatlined bit recently and the same could be said about Carmel.  I have been outspoken on this forum about this being a make or break year for Carmel and they have to get this one or the heat is really gonna be turned up.  I say they do.  Carmel 34-17.

Indianapolis Cathedral @ Ben Davis:  Both teams look a bit different entering this fall as they meet again in what was a great regional matchup last year.  I am interested in how much offense Mr. Football candidate Mark Zackery will play for the Giants this year, especially early.  I think the Giants will pick up where they left off in 2023 with a solid opening night win here.  BD wins 27-17.

Lawrence North @ Lawrence Central:  My belief in Pat Mallory’s program has been stated multiple times on this forum and I think they are due for a breakout year.  I don’t think this rivalry game will be a walk in the park though…it rarely is.  Glad to see this one returning to a campus site.  I’ll take LN 30-16.

Warren Central @ Fort Wayne Snider:  My most anticipated game of the week as the Warriors travel up I-69 to take on the defending 5A champs who are now playing at the 6A level.  I feel like this one is won in the trenches and mentioned in another thread that Warren’s biggest strength (defensive line) will overwhelm Snider’s biggest weakness (offensive line).  I was wrong about this one last year in a big way so take it easy on me here.  Warren wins 23-17.

Westfield @ Center Grove:  Cannot wait for this matchup on the southside.  Another one between two teams comfortably inside of my top 10 and both whom have state championship aspirations.  Both want to get the taste of semi state losses out of their minds and I expect some high-level football in this one.  CG is at home and is more of a proven commodity as they continue to roll annually.  They win 24-14.

Zionsville @ Pike:  This another one that intrigues me as I expect Pike to be improved and do not see many wins outside of this one on either teams’ schedule once conference play starts.  Meant as no disrespect as the HCC/MIC are absolute grinds.  A win here could catapult one of these to a surprising season.  I’ll take the Eagles in a fairly close one.  Zionsville 23-17.

What say you?

 

Coach Mann said the schedule is no walk in the park this year for BD, and the Sectional is going to be even tougher with Avon and Pike improving. Pike has a ton of Ben Davis alums/former coaches now on staff, so Coach Brevard is trying to build something for sure.

I think you're pretty spot on with your picks. No major disagreements except for including Carmel and Center Grove. LOL...just messing with you.

 

Edited August 21, 2024 by BDGiant93

[LC_Bears_04]

Fishers blows out North Central.

Carmel beats Homestead by 3 TDs.

Cathedral at Ben Davis:  Ben Davis should win this game, but they better give Cathedral their full attention or Cathedral can pull the upset.  If Ben Davis comes ready to play, and I think they will, they win by 2 TDs.

LN at LC:  LC should be an improved team, but here's the problem:  their schedule is brutal.  And it starts with an LN team that returns a ton of starters, including multiple D1 recruits.  LN wins by 14-17 points.

Warren Central at Fort Wayne Snider:  This might be the most discussed game on this forum this week, and for good reason.  Warren brings back a ton of talent, and Snider should be competitive in 6A with a very good defense.  Is Warren Central worth the hype?  I think so, but I picked Warren to win this game last year and was wrong.  However, I think their standout defensive front and transfer portal additions on offensive will make Warren a state title contender.  I think Warren wins by 7-10 points, but I won't be shocked a second year in a row if Snider wins.

Zionsville and Pike always seem to play good games against each other.  I think Eugene Hilton will be the difference.  Zionsville beats Pike by 3.

I think Westfield shocks the world and beats Center Grove and here's why:  First, Westfield returns a lot more experience than Center Grove does.  I know Kendall Garnett transferred to Warren Central, but they return I think 8 starters on offense, and that doesn't include QB Carsen Melvin, who is committed to Bowling Green, and should be even better than Jackson Gilbert.  At running back, they still return Mikeah Webster.  They return 4 starters on the offensive line, and the offensive line should keep the running game going even without Garnett.  They returns a great group of receivers, led by Ball State commit Gabe Aramboles, along with Beau Braun and Parker Knott.  Westfield returns their leading tackler Mikeah Webster along with Drew Law and Deacon King among other returnees on defense.  Center Grove has a brand new QB, a new set of receivers, and they lost DE Kobe Cherry to a season ending injury according to Kyle Neddenriep.  I'll say Westfield wins 31-24.  Hoping I don't have egg on my face after making this prediction.

[temptation]

4-3, yuck.