4A Semi-State #4 Heritage Hills @ #1 Roncalli

[HHPatriots]

We have played Roncalli 1 time in semi-state in 2000 when we won state.  They were the Rebels back then and they were 3A--they are a tad bigger now.  I'll put up the graphic when I get it.  

[Rodney]

still the rebels

 

 

I don't like change

[Impartial_Observer]

They would still be the Rebels had it not been for a benefactor that had an aversion to the moniker. 

[Titan32]

Heritage Hills takes one.  

[hhpatriot04]

I don't think Heritage Hills has played their best game, yet. And that's a good thing because they will need to be at their best to even hang with Roncalli. We'll find out in the first possession whether or not the Patriots can hang.

[fenderbender]

Comes down to HH stopping the Roncalli running game.   All three phases of the option have become big threats. 
 

 

[HereComesTheBoom]

[HereComesTheBoom]

The above pulled from John Harrell's Indiana HS Football website

Edited November 17, 2025 by HereComesTheBoom

[HHPatriots]

I know the numbers and the math and somebody told me this morning that Harrell has this as a 2 score game.  While this may be where our roster size catches up with us, we certainly aren't going up there to lose.  Everybody has counted us out...I'm really wondering how this matches up.

We are the lone public school that is left in 4A.  These young men will do their best to make the south proud.  And hey, you only need 11 guys that want to play!

[TommyTwoTimes]

No matter what class it is... 3A, 4A, or whatever, once we get to semi-state the topic of conversation almost always turns to roster size, how many are playing both ways?, etc.  If roster size was much of a deciding factor HH wouldn't have made it out of the 4A sectional.  Definitely not out of Regional. I have a feeling this game is going to come down to a four factors, as they always do:

Health, Turnovers, Who wins the line of scrimmage, and Who has the most SEC commits. 😄 

Seriously though, I don't think the size of roster or who plays both ways is going to decide this one.  It's gonna be battle of two teams who are hitting their strides at the right time, and at the end of it the firetrucks will be waiting at Denny's to give an escort through Dale, Mariah Hill, Santy Claus and back to the Jungle.  HH-3

Edited November 17, 2025 by TommyTwoTimes

[temptation]

48 minutes ago, HereComesTheBoom said:

Those two Chatard games still make me do a double take.  

A 42 point swing.

[temptation]

5 minutes ago, TommyTwoTimes said:

No matter what class it is... 3A, 4A, or whatever, once we get to semi-state the topic of conversation almost always turns to roster size, how many are playing both ways?, etc.  If roster size was much of a deciding factor HH wouldn't have made it out of the 4A sectional. I have a feeling this game is going to come down to a four factors, as they always do:

Health, Turnovers, Who wins the line of scrimmage, and Who has the most SEC commits. 😄 

Seriously though, I don't think the size of roster or who plays both ways is going to decide this one.  It's gonna be battle of two teams who are hitting their strides at the right time, and at the end of it the firetrucks will be waiting at Denny's to give an escort through Dale, Mariah Hill, Santy Claus and back to the Jungle.  HH-3

You may be right and maybe I am borrowing another overused metric here but other that at Gibson Southern, when has Heritage Hills been forced to play a four quarter game?

That has to matter, right?

[TommyTwoTimes]

9 minutes ago, temptation said:

You may be right and maybe I am borrowing another overused metric here but other that at Gibson Southern, when has Heritage Hills been forced to play a four quarter game?

That has to matter, right?

Oh, your not wrong.  Not wrong at all.

Edited November 17, 2025 by TommyTwoTimes

[temptation]

8 minutes ago, TommyTwoTimes said:

Oh, your not wrong.  Not wrong at all.

My spelling was, lol.

[fenderbender]

35 minutes ago, TommyTwoTimes said:

No matter what class it is... 3A, 4A, or whatever, once we get to semi-state the topic of conversation almost always turns to roster size, how many are playing both ways?, etc.  If roster size was much of a deciding factor HH wouldn't have made it out of the 4A sectional.  Definitely not out of Regional. I have a feeling this game is going to come down to a four factors, as they always do:

Health, Turnovers, Who wins the line of scrimmage, and Who has the most SEC commits. 😄 

Seriously though, I don't think the size of roster or who plays both ways is going to decide this one.  It's gonna be battle of two teams who are hitting their strides at the right time, and at the end of it the firetrucks will be waiting at Denny's to give an escort through Dale, Mariah Hill, Santy Claus and back to the Jungle.  HH-3

I would say that the Northview coach brought up roster size  in his post game radio comments.   Something like “ they have twice as many players as we do.”

May not matter, but gives us something to talk about, right?

[HereComesTheBoom]

A couple of interesting tidbits for this game ... former HH Patriot standout, Alex Bettag, is D-Coordinator for Roncalli.  Also, former HH Patriot linebacker/center Andy Toth's son Alex, is a senior receiver for Roncalli.

Edited November 17, 2025 by HereComesTheBoom

[HHPatriots]

15 minutes ago, HereComesTheBoom said:

A couple of interesting tidbits for this game ... former HH Patriot standout, Alex Bettag, is D-Coordinator for Roncalli.  Also, former HH Patriot linebacker/center Andy Toth's son Alex, is a senior receiver for Roncalli.

Indeed and correct me if I am wrong but i believe the Toth's own a home on Christmas Lake....seems like my son hung out there with some guys last year.

[HereComesTheBoom]

5 minutes ago, HHPatriots said:

Indeed and correct me if I am wrong but i believe the Toth's own a home on Christmas Lake....seems like my son hung out there with some guys last year.

That's correct.   Rumor has it the windows on that lake house will be decorated in "GO PATRIOTS!"  I think they are still deciding on Red or Blue window paint.  🙂

Edited November 17, 2025 by HereComesTheBoom

[TommyTwoTimes]

4 minutes ago, HHPatriots said:

Indeed and correct me if I am wrong but i believe the Toth's own a home on Christmas Lake....seems like my son hung out there with some guys last year.

Yep!  Good people! Just play for the wrong team is all. 🙂 

[fenderbender]

26 minutes ago, HereComesTheBoom said:

A couple of interesting tidbits for this game ... former HH Patriot standout, Alex Bettag, is D-Coordinator for Roncalli.  Also, former HH Patriot linebacker/center Andy Toth's son Alex, is a senior receiver for Roncalli.

Toth’s are in our parish and my wife taught a few of the kids.  Good peoples!

Edited November 17, 2025 by fenderbender

[southend]

7 hours ago, HereComesTheBoom said:

A couple of interesting tidbits for this game ... former HH Patriot standout, Alex Bettag, is D-Coordinator for Roncalli.  Also, former HH Patriot linebacker/center Andy Toth's son Alex, is a senior receiver for Roncalli.

Also Bettag was Southport’s head coach tje last few seasons 

[fenderbender]

Star has this listed as top HS game in the state.  
 

https://x.com/kyleneddenriep/status/1990915166741909773?s=12

[hhpatriot04]

1 hour ago, fenderbender said:

Star has this listed as top HS game in the state.  
 

https://x.com/kyleneddenriep/status/1990915166741909773?s=12

Hush. No controversy on this thread!

[southend]

On 11/17/2025 at 1:58 PM, HereComesTheBoom said:

A couple of interesting tidbits for this game ... former HH Patriot standout, Alex Bettag, is D-Coordinator for Roncalli.  Also, former HH Patriot linebacker/center Andy Toth's son Alex, is a senior receiver for Roncalli.

No wonder Roncalli is so good this year, with all that Dale Indiana and SamtaClause Indiana influence! 

[HHPatriots]

Last time we played, we won state in 2000 with Jay Cutler at the helm.  I wonder if there are any parents of these Roncalli kids that played in that game???  There ARE parents of kids on HH team that played in that game in 2000.

 

SEMI-STATE Championship HH vs Roncalli

Friday, November 21st 7:00 pm CST GATES OPEN @ 6:00 pm CST @ Roncalli High School

History Of The Matchup

Heritage Hills (12-1) @ Roncalli (10-3) Roncalli High School Friday, November 21, 2025 7:00 pm CST Kickoff   This is 2nd overall meeting between Heritage Hills and Roncalli on the gridiron.   The Patriots defeated Roncalli 27-0 in the 2000 3A Semi-State game to earn their way to what would become the first State Championship in Heritage Hills Patriot Football history.   Heritage Hills is averaging 48.92 ppg on offense, while giving up 10.38 ppg. The Roncalli Royals have scored 32.53 ppg, and have allowed 17.53 ppg.   The stage is set for one of the biggest nights in Heritage Hills football history as the Patriots travel to Indianapolis for the 2025 4A Semi-State Championship against the Roncalli Royals.   Heritage Hills enters at 12–1, riding momentum, confidence, and the kind of toughness that has carried the program to great heights over the years. This matchup also brings back memories of the Patriots’ dominant 27–0 win over Roncalli in their only other meeting—a semi-state showdown that still stands as one of the program’s proudest postseason moments.   Now, with a trip to Lucas Oil Stadium on the line, the Patriots look to create another unforgettable performance.   But the team can’t do it alone—they need you!   Heritage Hills fans have always been the heartbeat of Patriot Football, and this week your support is more important than ever. A massive red, white & blue presence in Indianapolis will give the players the energy, belief, and motivation that only a passionate fan base can provide. Semi-state games are special, and the connection between the team and its community has always been a defining strength of Heritage Hills.   This is the moment to rally together. Load up the cars, gather your friends and family, and make the trip north to show the Patriots exactly how much their hard work means to all of us. Let’s fill the stands, lift our voices, and surround this team with the pride and spirit they’ve earned. One more win sends them to the State Championship—let’s be there to help push them across the finish line. Go Patriots!   HEAD TO INDY this Friday to cheer for the RED, WHITE, & BLUE!   BE THE 12TH MAN!     See who the stat leaders are for our Patriots so far this season at: https://www.hhqbclub.com/stats/   Check out all of the awesome photos taken weekly at: https://www.hhqbclub.com/photos

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