3A Semi-State: #3 Knox at #17 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers

[roaringthunderdlr]

I know why you're asking, why is Luers ranked 17th? Well, it's because I'm using MaxPreps rankings from 11/15. Not usually the most accurate, but the most accessible to me.

The biggest story in the country right now is Knox RB Myles McLaughlin. He's 364 rushing yards away from breaking Derrick Henry's all-time high school rushing yards record. He's already broken the records for most rushing yards and touchdowns in a single season of high school football in the country as well. He had 53 carries for 372 yards and 4 touchdowns against Angola, and to top it all off, he even had the game-saving interception to seal the Redskins' 28-21 victory.

However, Myles and the Redskins face their toughest test of the year thus far on the road at Luersfield. Bishop Luers' defense is ELITE as they come. In fact, they did not give up a single point of offense to Twin Lakes last night. The Indians came close, but Luers stopped them every time. Twin Lakes' only touchdown came from a pick six. Myles will need to have the game of his life for Knox to move the ball and score points against the Knights. If they win, the record is likely his.

Thoughts on this game?

[LuersLurker]

Can Luers Sophomore heavy team handle the pressure?  I have not seen Knox play, but I will bet that much of McLaughlin's success can be attributed to an outstanding offensive line.

[LuersLurker]

Will Knox request a Saturday game?

[adambetz]

Luers has the biggest/fastest/most athletic front 7 Knox will have seen. Knox's defense should be able to corral the Luers offense. Can the defensive backfield for Luers wrap up McLaughlin? This game might come down to one tackle. The "run" continues. Knox 21-14.

[Komets2727]

Here are some thoughts for this game:

1. Can Knox run the ball repeatedly on the Luers defense? That front seven is better than any team they have seen this year

2. Can Luers score 21 points against Knox? If so, Knox is in trouble

3. Can Luers avoid turnovers? If not, trouble for Luers

4. Can Knox throw the ball to keep Luers honest? I believe they will need to as one dimensional teams have not fared well against the Knights

I watched quite a bit of the Knox vs. Angola game. Being honest, Angola is a very average team and they were right there against Knox on the road no less. Knox is going to have to have their best game of the year against Luers to win

[LuersLurker]

10 hours ago, Komets2727 said:

Here are some thoughts for this game:

1. Can Knox run the ball repeatedly on the Luers defense? That front seven is better than any team they have seen this year

2. Can Luers score 21 points against Knox? If so, Knox is in trouble

3. Can Luers avoid turnovers? If not, trouble for Luers

4. Can Knox throw the ball to keep Luers honest? I believe they will need to as one dimensional teams have not fared well against the Knights

I watched quite a bit of the Knox vs. Angola game. Being honest, Angola is a very average team and they were right there against Knox on the road no less. Knox is going to have to have their best game of the year against Luers to win

5.  Can Luers keep the penalties to a minimum, or will the undisciplined play cost them?

[Yuccaguy]

3 minutes ago, LuersLurker said:

5.  Can Luers keep the penalties to a minimum, or will the undisciplined play cost them?

#6.  With rain forecast on Thursday and Friday.  Has anyone checked the sprinkler system?

@Coach Nowlin

[jets]

4 hours ago, Yuccaguy said:

#6.  With rain forecast on Thursday and Friday.  Has anyone checked the sprinkler system?

@Coach Nowlin

I was JUST getting ready to ask about field conditions??? Please tell me this game is being played on turf?? It’s a shame if not- a championship level game shouldn’t be played in the slop

[jakone]

5 minutes ago, jets said:

I was JUST getting ready to ask about field conditions??? Please tell me this game is being played on turf?? It’s a shame if not- a championship level game shouldn’t be played in the slop

People who send their kids to Luers their tax money goes to public schools for their turf and new stadiums. Public school fans who don't Iike real grass should stop whining and chip in for turf. 

[Yuccaguy]

4 minutes ago, jakone said:

People who send their kids to Luers their tax money goes to public schools for their turf and new stadiums. Public school fans who don't Iike real grass should stop whining and chip in for turf. 

Officials who don't like grass have EVERY right to complain!  And there are a myriad of reasons that BLHS doesn't have turf.... let's not go down that road.

Apparently, a sarcastic retort sets ya off 

Edited November 16, 2025 by Yuccaguy

[LuersLurker]

41 minutes ago, jets said:

I was JUST getting ready to ask about field conditions??? Please tell me this game is being played on turf?? It’s a shame if not- a championship level game shouldn’t be played in the slop

Luers Dads take pride in having the grass field in the best condition possible for the game. 

[jakone]

54 minutes ago, Yuccaguy said:

Officials who don't like grass have EVERY right to complain!  And there are a myriad of reasons that BLHS doesn't have turf.... let's not go down that road.

Apparently, a sarcastic retort sets ya off 

But was I factually incorrect? 

[Cappy]

4 hours ago, jakone said:

People who send their kids to Luers their tax money goes to public schools for their turf and new stadiums. Public school fans who don't Iike real grass should stop whining and chip in for turf. 

I believe with the voucher system people who send their kids to public school and pay taxes also pitch in on private school cost. Also hard for me to believe that if Luers wanted Turf that they wouldn’t have it, heck down here Mater Dei and Memorial have turf fields for practice and non varsity games. They play varsity at other schools stadiums.

Will be interesting to see the success or lack their of Knox has running the ball vs Luers. Haven’t watched Luers this year but from past experience they are going to be big, athletic, physical and fast.

Edited November 16, 2025 by Cappy

[Yuccaguy]

3 hours ago, jakone said:

But was I factually incorrect? 

Was i in responding AS AN OFFICIAL?  

And as I said before, there are a myriad of reasons that have NOTHING to do with BLHS being a private institution not having turf.  The one across town, not only got turf....but an entire stadium!  I could rattle off reasons why that situation being approved was much more aggregious than the denial of donated funds for turf installation for BLHS.

 

Edited November 16, 2025 by Yuccaguy

[Stoner]

5 hours ago, jakone said:

But was I factually incorrect? 

Just myopic. Us public school taxpayers fund your private school vouchers. Works both ways.

[jakone]

2 hours ago, Stoner said:

Just myopic. Us public school taxpayers fund your private school vouchers. Works both ways.

Then im putting a request in for new turf. 

[littledog]

Weather looks like it's going to be fairly nice! 

[LuersLurker]

29 minutes ago, littledog said:

Weather looks like it's going to be fairly nice! 

40 percent chance of rain.

[littledog]

41 minutes ago, LuersLurker said:

40 percent chance of rain.

Guess I'd be a terrible weatherman because I didn't see that. Does Luers throw the ball at all?

[jakone]

20% at game time. That means 80% chance it won't. 

[LuersLurker]

2 hours ago, littledog said:

Guess I'd be a terrible weatherman because I didn't see that. Does Luers throw the ball at all?

Sophomore QB improving every game.

[23andCounting]

7 hours ago, jakone said:

20% at game time. That means 80% chance it won't. 

I heard 20% will, 50% won't, 30% maybe. 

[Komets2727]

Luers 21 - Knox 14

[Coach Nowlin]

GO KNOX 

[Robert]

Hook the Luers.  Slobberknox.

ChatGPT said:

UNOFFICIAL INCIDENT REPORT — LUERSFIELD PRECINCT
Case #: 24–SRNK–007
Date/Time: 02:14 AM
Reporting Officer: Ptl. R. McGillicutty

Summary of Incident:

At approximately 02:03 hours, officers responded to a suspicious-person call at Luersfield after multiple residents reported “mysterious midnight sprinkler activity” and “what sounded like a man arguing with a hose.”

Upon arrival, officers observed an elderly male in a vintage windbreaker, tube socks pulled to mid-calf, and a whistle hanging around his neck. The subject was crouched near the main irrigation panel, attempting what he described as a “stealth activation” of the sprinklers.

When confronted, the subject identified himself as a “retired but still spiritually active coach.” He initially claimed he was “just checking the turf’s hydration level,” but later admitted he missed “the good old days when turning on sprinklers at inconvenient times was a respected coaching tactic.”

Notable Quotes from Subject:

• “Real athletes learn to dodge water. Builds character.”

• “The grass misses me. I can tell.”

• “This field and I have an understanding.”

• “If you didn’t catch me, I wasn’t technically trespassing.”

Actions Taken:

• Subject escorted off the premises after making officers promise to “think about proper lawn care.”

• Sprinkler system successfully deactivated before it could soak three passing raccoons.

• Officer recommended the subject purchase a legal home sprinkler to “get it out of his system.”

Conclusion:

No charges filed. Subject released with a verbal warning and a strong suggestion to “let the grounds crew do their job.” The field has since dried and appears emotionally unbothered by the incident.