Sectional 21: New Palestine vs. Pendleton Heights

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Kickoff: 7 p.m.
Site: Kelso Stadium, New Palestine
Broadcast: NewPalRadio.com & WEEM-91.7

New Palestine is gunning for its fourth straight sectional title - which would be a first in school history. PH is shooting for its first sectional since 2011, when it won at an undefeated New Palestine team. 

PH struggled in the middle part of the season, losing four straight games, but enters the sectional on a four-game winning streak, including a big 31-21 victory over Greenfield-Central last week. The Arabians feature the Hoosier Heritage Conference's leading passer, Colton Frank, and second-leading rusher Keaton Jones. Nate DeRolf leads a deep receiving corps. PH's defense carried the Arabians last week, with three interceptions and four takeaways allowing it to take an early lead and keep a lead and avenge a regular-season loss. 

NP has been rolling, beating Yorktown 41-7 last week while rushing for 356 yards and intercepting three passes - including a pick-6 by Connor Jacobia. The Dragons also had six sacks. The Dragons feature the HHC's leading rusher, Josh Ranes, and a talented passing game led by Jacob Davis - the conference's second-leading passer - and a deep corps of receivers. But the Dragons' hallmark has been a defense that allows less than three yards per rush and has posted three shutouts, led by All-State DL Michael Thacker.

NP won 56-17 in the regular season, gaining 641 total yards and 473 on the ground. Ranes ran for 268 yards and Gavin Neal ran for 108. Frank threw for 284 yards and a touchdown. 

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Another week of New Pal picking whatever final score they want.