INDIANA HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL GAMES TO WATCH WEEK7
INDIANA SRN SCHEDULE
SOUTHPORT AT MT. VERNON….Both teams are 2-4, both teams struggle scoring points, and both teams have trouble stopping their opponents. The Cardinals are hoping for a turnaround looking for their first winning season 2019. Southport needs a better running game averaging less than 100 yards per game. Overall, Southport is at just over 200 yards of total offense per game. Mt. Vernon is hoping QB Mason Meyer is struggling with just six touchdowns and eight interceptions. Meyer does have five rushing scores.
Harrell’s prediction: Mt. Vernon 42-10.
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RITTER AT COVENANT CHRISTIAN…..The Raiders are 3-3, The Warriors are 4-2. Ritter has won 3 of 4 thanks to QB Jaydyn Graham (1,070 yards, 8TD, 2INT). They can spread the field with WR’s Jordyn Graham (23.5 yards per reception), and Tavien Fox (21.9 yards per catch). The Warriors are coming off a 42-7 loss at Lutheran. Until the 42 given up last week, the Warriors defense hadn’t allowed more than 14 points in any game this season. Expect the defense to be ready to rebound this week led by Jayce Sibert (8.8 tackles per game, 8.0 TFL). Overall the Warriors defense has 41 TFL, 10 sacks, and 5 INT’s.
Harrell’s prediction: Ritter 38-17.
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LAWRENCE NORTH 5-1 AT WARREN CENTRAL 6-0….This is one one of the high profile games to watch this week. The Warriors have won 36 of the last 49 match-ups. So, how does LN break through? The Wildcats have a high powered offense led by JR. QB Darian Prather (195.8 passing yards per game, and 13 TD’s, 400 rushing yards, 4 TD’s). The running game is led by Izayveon Moore (115.6ypg, 9 TD’s). LN’s lone loss came at the hands of Brownsburg 48-25. The Wildcats have hit the 50 point plateau twice in the last three weeks. The Warriors have been dominant on defense the last three weeks allowing just 15 total points in wins over Lawrence Central, Ben Davis, and Pike. QB Anthony Dennison has had a great senior season throwing for over 1,200 yards with 13 TD’s and 0 INT’S. RB Keyon Thomas gives the offense balance (146.8YPG). On defense, Edge Sean Fox leads the team in TPG (9.2), TFL’s (12.5), and sacks (7.5). The Warriors get to opposing QB’s on a regular basis with 21 sacks. This will be a fun one to watch Friday.
Harrell’s prediction: LN 38-28.
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AVON 5-1 AT WESTFIELD 5-1….This is the second biggest game for the Orioles, and both will have been road games (lost at Brownsburg 49-7). Avons loves to run the football (214.8 yards per game), led by Andre Warfield II (131.8). Westfield is unbeaten at home this season averaging 40 PPG. The OL is huge and that opens up big holes for over 200 yards per game on the ground. QB Cooper Melvin is having a solid season throwing for over 1,110 yards and seven scores.
Harrell’s prediction: Westfield 38-21.
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BROWNSBURG 5-0 AT ZIONSVILLE 5-1
The Bulldogs are primed for a third straight 6A state title after handling Westfield (again) last week 38-14. QB Oscar Frye is the leading Mr. Football candidate and his numbers show why. 1,198 yards, 69% completions, 17TD, 1INT. The Eagles are starting to pick things up on offense averaging 30ppg over the last three weeks (all wins). QB Finn Giles is getting better and better, and TE’s Theo Schott and Tyson McCann are his favorite targets along with WR Nic Hoggs.
Harrell’s prediction: Brownsburg 56-0.
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COLUMBIA CITY 5-1 AT EAST NOBLE 6-0….The Eagles are on a 4 game winning streak after beating New Haven 48-6. Running the football is the key, averaging 385 yards per game. Lucan Ducan (135.2), and Noah Geiger (125.0) have combined for 23 touchdowns. The Eagles defense has been dominant at times with 62 tackles for loss, 12 sacks, and 8 interceptions. East Noble has a championship style defense, especially over the last two weeks in wins over Leo, and Norwell. The Knights may be more balanced on offense (108.5 passing yards per game, 225.5 rushing yards per game). RB Austin Phillips averages 7.6 YPC, and has scored 8 rushing TD’s.
Harrell’s prediction: East Noble 31-28.
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EVANSVILLE REITZ 6-0 AT EVANSVILLE MEMORIAL 6-0…A battle of unbeatens. The Panthers have a high-octane offense averaging 45ppg, and they love the ground game (251.7 yards per game). Sophomore RB Amyr Wilford is tearing up opposing defenses at 178.5 yards per game, and has 15 TD’s. QB Hunter Moers is solid with 11 TD passes. The Tigers are just as good on both sides of the football averaging 42.8ppg on offense, and allowing just 13.2ppg on defense. Memorial relies on balance averaging 172.2 passing yards, and 151.8 rushing. SR. QB Luke Brown leads the way completing 64% of his passes with 11 TD’s and just 2 INT’S. Greyson Carter leads the defense averaging 9.7 TPG with 7.0 TFL’s. JR. Sam Merkel is another force on defense (8.5 TPG, 7.0 TFL).
Harrell’s prediction: Reitz 35-31.
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NEW PALESTINE 5-1 AT RONCALLI 4-2…The Dragons have been on a roll since losing to East Central in game two of the season. Since then the Dragons have scored 42, 49, 38, and 50 over the last four games. Stopping the running game will be hard for anyone this season (the Dragons average 253.8 yards per game). QB Rhys Regan averages 169.7 YPG. completing 65% of his passes. The Royals have won three straight, including a shutout at Brebeuf 25-0. Roncalli doesn’t produce the points they will need to if they plan on beating NP (the Royals average just 22.7ppg). Running the football will be the key averaging 192YPG.
Harrell’s prediction: NP 28-21
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LAPEL 6-0 AT EASTERN HANCOCK 6-0…The Bulldogs are 6-0 thanks to a dominating offense, and an equally dominating defense. Lapel averages almost 46ppg thanks to a balanced offense (220.2 passing yards per game, 198.3 rushing). QB Max Lockhart has 19 TD passes without throwing an interception. RB Jack Miller has 12 rushing TD’s (and averages 124.8YPG). The Bulldogs defense has 13.5 sacks, and 47 TFL’s. Even with those numbers, Eastern Hancock’s are better. The Royals are clipping alone at 52.7PPG on offense, allowing just 6.2PPG. Want to talk about balance? The Royals average 230.8 passing yards (QB Matt Hunt 64% completions, 20 TD’s), and 251.3 rushing yards. The only knock against Hunt is nine interceptions. As for the defense, The Royals enter Friday’s game with 16 sacks, 68.5 TFL’s, and eight INT’S. Taylor Conley averages 11.2TPG, has 9.5TFL’s, Brennon Trueblood has 16.0TFL’s.
Harrell’s prediction: Eastern Hancock 38-28.
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Other games on the radar:
FLOYD CENTRAL 6-0 AT BEDFORD NORTH LAWRENCE 5-1
NORTHVIEW 6-0 AT SOUTH PUTNAM 6-0
SPRINGS VALLEY 5-1 AT TECUMSEH 5-1
VALPO 4-2 AT MERRILLVILLE 5-1
WHEELER 6-0 AT CALUMET 5-1
WINAMAC 5-1 AT NORTH JUDSON 6-0
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