5A Regional Round

[adambetz]

Thoughts?

[adambetz]

Saw some talk in the 6A thread about getting a 5A thread going, especially with regards to the Jeff vs Warsaw game. Personally I'm leaning towards the Tigers. Tougher schedule imo, with much better conference competition. I think Warsaw is gonna come out and give Jeff the ole "Noblesville." Can't score if your offense isn't on the field.

[BDGiant93]

2 hours ago, adambetz said:

Thoughts?

John Harrell does a great job and should be credited for his efforts.

[adambetz]

Just now, BDGiant93 said:

John Harrell does a great job and should be credited for his efforts.

Sorry I just assumed everyone knows that's from the man JH!

[BDGiant93]

Just now, adambetz said:

Sorry I just assumed everyone knows that's from the man JH!

I imagine this time of year (with football and basketball rolling), he goes into his basement not emerging until April.

[adambetz]

3 minutes ago, BDGiant93 said:

I imagine this time of year (with football and basketball rolling), he goes into his basement not emerging until April.

His love for this state and the student athletes of this state needs to be commemorated in some sort of way by the IHSAA. They should name the HoF tournament after him or something.

I would have burnt out 20 years ago.

[BDGiant93]

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inducted him as a Silver Medal winner. 

https://hoopshall.com/inductees/john-harrell/#:~:text=created and launched JohnHarrell.net,also honored by IHSAA and

Probably helps give him a little comfort while he's waiting for the Indy Riverside vs. Lighthouse Christian score on a Friday Night at 2:00 am.

[adambetz]

6 minutes ago, BDGiant93 said:

The Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inducted him as a Silver Medal winner. 

https://hoopshall.com/inductees/john-harrell/#:~:text=created and launched JohnHarrell.net,also honored by IHSAA and

Probably helps give him a little comfort while he's waiting for the Indy Riverside vs. Lighthouse Christian score on a Friday Night at 2:00 am.

I want something more. Gotta change Basketball Day in Indiana to John Harrell Day or something.

[BTF]

55 minutes ago, adambetz said:

Sorry I just assumed everyone knows that's from the man JH!

Assumption correct more than likely. 

[NLCTigerFan07]

Obviously the games have to be played tonight, but it would be great to see Merrillville and Warsaw win tonight for the below story line in their potential Semi-State matchup.

First, Warsaw has never won a Regional title. Last week was only their 2nd Sectional title in school history. Seeing them get their first Regional title tonight would be awesome.

Second, Coach Brad Seiss is in his 10th year at Merrillville, with 7 Sectional titles and 4 Regional titles under his belt. However, the Pirates have yet to get over the Semi-State hump (0-4) and make it to Indianapolis on Thanksgiving weekend.

How fitting would it be for Coach Brad Seiss to once again be 1 win away from a State Championship appearance, only to have to travel to his hometown of Warsaw and coach against his alma mater? I can only imagine the atmosphere at that game.

But the Pirates and Tigers will have to take care of business first tonight.

[Justasportsfan]

4 hours ago, NLCTigerFan07 said:

Obviously the games have to be played tonight, but it would be great to see Merrillville and Warsaw win tonight for the below story line in their potential Semi-State matchup.

First, Warsaw has never won a Regional title. Last week was only their 2nd Sectional title in school history. Seeing them get their first Regional title tonight would be awesome.

Second, Coach Brad Seiss is in his 10th year at Merrillville, with 7 Sectional titles and 4 Regional titles under his belt. However, the Pirates have yet to get over the Semi-State hump (0-4) and make it to Indianapolis on Thanksgiving weekend.

How fitting would it be for Coach Brad Seiss to once again be 1 win away from a State Championship appearance, only to have to travel to his hometown of Warsaw and coach against his alma mater? I can only imagine the atmosphere at that game.

But the Pirates and Tigers will have to take care of business first tonight.

I remember seeing him play..awesome team!!

[NLCTigerFan07]

33 minutes ago, Justasportsfan said:

I remember seeing him play..awesome team!!

Arguably the best Warsaw Tiger football player in school history. The Sectional semi-final in 2001 between the 9-1 Snider Panthers and 10-0 Warsaw Tigers was one of the best high school football games ever played. As a Warsaw fan, obviously disappointed in that 23-20 overtime loss, but it truly was an awesome game.

[Trojan67]

I'm just here to read the comments about the botched call in the Warsaw vs Lafayette Jeff game with 3.9 left in the first half. 

[NLCTigerFan07]

Yes - that was a botched, inadvertant whistle by the referees 100% - however - while it appears Jeff could have "scored" - the player was wide open because that whistle was blown and the Tiger defense had completely stopped on the play.

[adambetz]

On 11/14/2024 at 10:34 AM, adambetz said:

Saw some talk in the 6A thread about getting a 5A thread going, especially with regards to the Jeff vs Warsaw game. Personally I'm leaning towards the Tigers. Tougher schedule imo, with much better conference competition. I think Warsaw is gonna come out and give Jeff the ole "Noblesville." Can't score if your offense isn't on the field.

Well it turned into a score fest so I can't really claim full credit on this one.

[NLCTigerFan07]

Just now, adambetz said:

Well it turned into a score fest so I can't really claim full credit on this one.

Seriously - both offenses dominated. Difference in the game was turnovers by the Bronchos.

Warsaw - 62 plays - 459 total yards - 419 yards rushhing and 40 yards passing

Jeff - 71 plays - 411 total yards - 368 yards passing and 43 yards rushing

[Trojan67]

2 hours ago, NLCTigerFan07 said:

Yes - that was a botched, inadvertant whistle by the referees 100% - however - while it appears Jeff could have "scored" - the player was wide open because that whistle was blown and the Tiger defense had completely stopped on the play.

 Very much so inadvertent whistle. It was a hell of a game, though. Jeff shouldn't be holding their heads down at all. Warsaw seems to be playing at a different level and seems like they are peaking at the right time.