Decatur Central at Wayne

[23andCounting]

Any insider information as to why this game is happening? Not good for either program. Desperation move for both programs?

[Irishman]

More than likely only teams in 5A and/or 6A with that week open? That is my first thought. Timing of when the opening came to be for both programs factors into it as well. 

[Sparty]

15 minutes ago, Irishman said:

More than likely only teams in 5A and/or 6A with that week open? That is my first thought. Timing of when the opening came to be for both programs factors into it as well. 

What week is this game being played?

[Irishman]

3 minutes ago, Sparty said:

What week is this game being played?

Week 2 

[Irishman]

Wayne played SB Riley last year,but on harrell's site

 

Edited the last part, a schedule shows up when I went back to the main page and clicked on the school. 

[Irishman]

Could also be a ripple effect......Riley plays Valpo week 2 this year, who place Rice from Chicago last year. Two teams closer to each other deciding to play instead of travel? 

[23andCounting]

1 hour ago, Irishman said:

More than likely only teams in 5A and/or 6A with that week open? That is my first thought. Timing of when the opening came to be for both programs factors into it as well. 

I thought Wayne was 4A, but currently playing like a mid-level 2A team. I would agree that there probably weren't many options for either team for them to schedule that one. No offense to Wayne, but it will be a running clock at some point..........possibly halftime. Both teams should treat it as a scrimmage. Perfect tune-up game for DC and an opportunity to work on some things. Wayne has to be careful not to let themselves get too beat up both physically and mentally. That being said, Wayne has had some gritty teams in the past........2018, 2014, 2009. Those teams would hit DC back. I just don't see it this year. 

[Irishman]

9 minutes ago, 23andCounting said:

I thought Wayne was 4A, but currently playing like a mid-level 2A team. I would agree that there probably weren't many options for either team for them to schedule that one. No offense to Wayne, but it will be a running clock at some point..........possibly halftime. Both teams should treat it as a scrimmage. Perfect tune-up game for DC and an opportunity to work on some things. Wayne has to be careful not to let themselves get too beat up both physically and mentally. That being said, Wayne has had some gritty teams in the past........2018, 2014, 2009. Those teams would hit DC back. I just don't see it this year. 

yep.... Wayne is in 5A now though. It might be good for players to see what top teams look like....up close 

[BDGiant93]

On 5/6/2026 at 6:10 PM, Sparty said:

What week is this game being played?

Week 2 according to John Harrell.

[psaboy]

On 5/6/2026 at 7:33 PM, Irishman said:

yep.... Wayne is in 5A now though. It might be good for players to see what top teams look like....up close 

Well, Wayne does play 3-4 top teams every year now. But I agree, in some cases more is better

[23andCounting]

33 minutes ago, psaboy said:

Well, Wayne does play 3-4 top teams every year now. But I agree, in some cases more is better

I think he meant to say "top team outside of Fort Wayne." Wayne has a brutal schedule in Carroll, Dwenger, Snider, and Homestead. Add North Side to that, they certainly don't need to "amp" up their schedule any more than what it is. My guess is that neither Wayne nor DC really had any other options.