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FRIDAY, SEP. 20
Sagarin Ratings ŠJeff Sagarin
Adams Central (3-1) at Heritage (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Michael Mosser, 144-50 in 16th year at Adams Central. Jeremy Hullinger, 4-0 in 1st year at Heritage.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Adams Central, 70.33, 65th overall, 4th in 2A. Heritage, 60.48, 115th overall, 27th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Adams Central defeated Jay County, 39-8. Heritage defeated South Adams, 38-22.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Adams Central 7-9. Heritage 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Adams Central, 18-17.
LAST MEETING: Adams Central, 38-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Adams Central, 28-17.
Alexandria (3-1) at Mississinewa (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Fisher Field.
COACHES: Pete Gast, 72-89 in 16th year at Alexandria, 87-124 in 21st year overall. Kyle Buresh, 38-13 in 5th year at Mississinewa.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mississinewa, 78.79, 29th overall, 3rd in 3A. Alexandria, 44.73, 189th overall, 27th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Alexandria lost to Eastbrook, 28-27. Mississinewa defeated Frankton, 47-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Alexandria 4-12. Mississinewa 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Mississinewa, 27-9.
LAST MEETING: Mississinewa, 33-21, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Mississinewa, 42-10.
Anderson (0-4) at Muncie Central (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Ball Recreational Field.
COACHES: Jarrod Pennycuff, 5-19 in 3rd year at Anderson. Kyle Padgett, 8-16 in 3rd year at Muncie Central, 45-40 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Muncie Central, 47.78, 175th overall, 46th in 4A. Anderson, 32.29, 243rd overall, 31st in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Anderson lost to Kokomo, 49-12. Muncie Central lost to Lafayette Jeff, 43-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Anderson 0-2; Muncie Central 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Anderson 10-5. Muncie Central 13-3.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Muncie Central, 27-10.
LAST MEETING: Muncie Central, 33-6, Oct. 7, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Muncie Central, 31-21.
Andrean (2-2) at Hobart (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, The Brickyard.
COACHES: Chris Skinner, 71-34 in 9th year at Andrean. Eric Schreiber Jr., 2-2 in 1st year at Hobart, 10-11 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Andrean, 63.51, 102nd overall, 12th in 2A. Hobart, 62.17, 105th overall, 23rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Andrean defeated Munster, 28-0. Hobart defeated Kankakee Valley, 41-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Andrean 2-1; Hobart 2-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Andrean 8-8. Hobart 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Hobart, 19-15.
LAST MEETING: Hobart, 27-24, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Andrean, 24-21.
Angola (1-3) at Lakeland (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Laker Field.
COACHES: Andy Thomas, 58-50 in 11th year at Angola, 148-117 in 25th year overall. Ryan O'Shea, 17-27 in 5th year at Lakeland.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lakeland, 64.27, 97th overall, 20th in 3A. Angola, 51.27, 162nd overall, 35th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Angola lost to West Noble, 35-10. Lakeland lost to Garrett, 41-27.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Angola 11-5. Lakeland 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Angola, 21-15.
LAST MEETING: Lakeland, 38-37, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lakeland, 35-21.
Avon (1-3) at Franklin Central (1-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Flashes Stadium.
COACHES: Rob Gibson, 3-11 in 2nd year at Avon, 25-14 in 4th year overall. Jayson West, 12-21 in 4th year at Franklin Central, 135-59 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Avon, 77.32, 32nd overall, 19th in 6A. Franklin Central, 74.47, 43rd overall, 20th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Avon lost to Brownsburg, 45-15. Franklin Central lost to Zionsville, 35-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Avon 0-1; Franklin Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Avon 12-4. Franklin Central 8-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Franklin Central, 4-3.
LAST MEETING: Franklin Central, 31-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Franklin Central, 31-30.
Batesville (4-0) at East Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Trojan Field.
COACHES: Evan Ulery, 56-38 in 9th year at Batesville. Jake Meiners, 59-11 in 6th year at East Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Central, 86.97, 11th overall, 1st in 5A. Batesville, 72.96, 51st overall, 8th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Batesville defeated Rushville, 55-20. East Central defeated Franklin County, 49-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Batesville 9-7. East Central 5-3.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: East Central, 30-5.
LAST MEETING: East Central, 42-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: East Central, 42-17.
Beech Grove (2-2) at Monrovia (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Hadley Field.
COACHES: Rajshawn Mosley, 2-2 in 1st year at Beech Grove, 5-8 in 2nd year overall. Andy Olson, 27-24 in 5th year at Monrovia.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 70.44, 63rd overall, 3rd in 2A. Beech Grove, 49.08, 170th overall, 43rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Beech Grove defeated Indianapolis Scecina, 26-14. Monrovia defeated Triton Central, 35-21.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Beech Grove 8-8. Monrovia 7-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Beech Grove, 6-4.
LAST MEETING: Monrovia, 45-18, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 38-21.
Bellmont (0-4) at Huntington North (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Viking Stadium.
COACHES: Nick Hall, 1-41 in 5th year at Bellmont. Mike Eshbach, 3-11 in 2nd year at Huntington North, 58-91 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Huntington North, 60.3, 117th overall, 26th in 4A. Bellmont, 14.94, 298th overall, 60th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bellmont lost to Norwell, 55-0. Huntington North lost to Columbia City, 37-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bellmont 0-1; Huntington North 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bellmont 10-6. Huntington North 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Huntington North, 7-2.
LAST MEETING: Huntington North, 13-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Huntington North, 52-14.
Ben Davis (1-3) at Warren Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Warren Central.
COACHES: Russ Mann, 14-4 in 2nd year at Ben Davis. Mike Kirschner, 20-17 in 4th year at Warren Central, 159-87 in 22nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 96.11, 3rd overall, 3rd in 6A. Ben Davis, 83.37, 17th overall, 13th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Ben Davis lost to Center Grove, 42-19. Warren Central defeated Lawrence Central, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Ben Davis 9-7. Warren Central 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Ben Davis, 23-22.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 31-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Warren Central, 28-17.
Blackford (2-2) at Eastbrook (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Adamson Stadium.
COACHES: Randy Sehy, 26-60 in 9th year at Blackford, 87-114 in 20th year overall. Jeff Adamson, 317-102 in 36th year at Eastbrook.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastbrook, 44.45, 190th overall, 28th in 2A. Blackford, 26.65, 268th overall, 51st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Blackford defeated Elwood, 14-7, OT. Eastbrook defeated Alexandria, 28-27.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 8-8. Eastbrook 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Eastbrook, 28-0.
LAST MEETING: Eastbrook, 43-6, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Eastbrook, 35-17.
Bloomington North (3-1) at Terre Haute North (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Riddle Stadium.
COACHES: Anthony Lindsey, 3-1 in 1st year at Bloomington North. Michael Ghant, 1-13 in 2nd year at Terre Haute North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bloomington North, 75.32, 38th overall, 7th in 5A. Terre Haute North, 52.28, 154th overall, 24th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington North defeated Bloomington South, 31-14. Terre Haute North lost to Terre Haute South, 41-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington North 2-1; Terre Haute North 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington North 4-11. Terre Haute North 8-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 7-7.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington North, 49-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Bloomington North, 38-24.
Bowman Academy (0-4) at Lake Station (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Eagle Field.
COACHES: David Nelson, 30-78 in 12th year at Bowman. Glenn Gulley, 6-19 in 3rd year at Lake Station.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lake Station, 5.11, 306th overall, 61st in 2A. Bowman, 4, 308th overall, 58th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Bowman lost to East Chicago Central, 48-8. Lake Station lost to Indianapolis Washington, 48-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bowman 2-6. Lake Station 6-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bowman, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Lake Station, 22-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lake Station, 24-23.
Brebeuf Jesuit (3-1) at Carmel (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Greyhound Stadium.
COACHES: Matt Geske, 33-18 in 5th year at Brebeuf Jesuit. John Hebert, 81-34 in 10th year at Carmel.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 84.34, 13th overall, 11th in 6A. Brebeuf Jesuit, 81, 26th overall, 4th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Brebeuf Jesuit defeated Guerin Catholic, 69-62. Carmel lost to Louisville Trinity (Ky.), 35-23.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brebeuf Jesuit 10-6. Carmel 6-2.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Carmel, 42-35.
Bremen (2-2) at Jimtown (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Knepp Field.
COACHES: Jordan Leeper, 57-41 in 9th year at Bremen. Cody Vincent, 2-2 in 1st year at Jimtown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jimtown, 68.19, 75th overall, 15th in 3A. Bremen, 54.75, 141st overall, 19th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Bremen lost to LaVille, 13-12. Jimtown defeated John Glenn, 22-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bremen 8-4. Jimtown 9-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Jimtown, 35-9.
LAST MEETING: Jimtown, 35-24, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Jimtown, 28-17.
Brownsburg (4-0) at Fishers (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Clarian Field.
COACHES: John Hart, 73-18 in 9th year at Brownsburg, 340-99 in 40th year overall. Curt Funk, 26-21 in 5th year at Fishers, 103-57 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownsburg, 100.55, 1st overall, 1st in 6A. Fishers, 88, 10th overall, 9th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Brownsburg defeated Avon, 45-15. Fishers defeated Hamilton Southeastern, 37-35.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownsburg 5-10. Fishers 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Brownsburg, 11-7.
LAST MEETING: Brownsburg, 42-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Brownsburg, 42-24.
Brownstown Central (4-0) at North Harrison (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, North Harrison.
COACHES: Reed May, 304-64 in 32nd year at Brownstown. Mark Williamson, 76-54 in 13th year at North Harrison, 92-72 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownstown, 70.89, 61st overall, 2nd in 2A. North Harrison, 51.01, 164th overall, 36th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Brownstown defeated Salem, 54-12. North Harrison defeated Charlestown, 35-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brownstown 3-0; North Harrison 2-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownstown 3-13. North Harrison 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Brownstown, 31-3.
LAST MEETING: Brownstown, 40-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Brownstown, 42-24.
Calumet Christian at Hammond Noll (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Bishop Noll.
COACHES: Tyler Milby, 3-11 in 2nd year at Bishop Noll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Noll, 22.25, 281st overall, 58th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Noll lost to Wheeler, 44-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Noll 5-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Calumet Christian, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Calumet Christian, 6-0, Aug. 19, 2022.
Cascade (4-0) at Sullivan (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sportland Field.
COACHES: Connor Simmons, 22-25 in 5th year at Cascade. Mike Caton, 13-13 in 3rd year at Sullivan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cascade, 66.86, 83rd overall, 16th in 3A. Sullivan, 46.48, 183rd overall, 25th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Cascade defeated West Central, 49-0. Sullivan lost to Linton, 42-20.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cascade 6-10. Sullivan 12-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Sullivan, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Sullivan, 30-14, Oct. 28, 2022, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Cascade, 31-24.
Centerville (4-0) at Tri (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Gipe Field.
COACHES: Ryan Cole, 20-4 in 3rd year at Centerville, 20-12 in 4th year overall. Andrew Tetheroh, 54-39 in 9th year at Tri.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Centerville, 52.52, 153rd overall, 21st in 2A. Tri, 31.44, 248th overall, 28th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Centerville defeated Winchester, 21-7. Tri lost to Monroe Central, 35-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Centerville 1-0; Tri 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Centerville 5-11. Tri 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Centerville, 38-21.
Charlestown (1-3) at Providence (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Murphy Stadium.
COACHES: Jason Hawkins, 121-56 in 17th year at Charlestown, 127-69 in 19th year overall. Daniel McDonald, 34-16 in 5th year at Providence.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Providence, 50.98, 165th overall, 12th in 1A. Charlestown, 29.24, 256th overall, 59th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Charlestown lost to North Harrison, 35-6. Providence defeated Clarksville, 45-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Charlestown 1-0; Providence 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Charlestown 10-6. Providence 2-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Providence, 17-8.
LAST MEETING: Providence, 42-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Providence, 31-17.
Chesterton (3-1) at Valparaiso (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Viking Field.
COACHES: Mark Peterson, 55-64 in 12th year at Chesterton, 90-93 in 18th year overall. Bill Marshall, 64-15 in 7th year at Valparaiso.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Valparaiso, 74.21, 46th overall, 8th in 5A. Chesterton, 62.93, 104th overall, 18th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Chesterton defeated LaPorte, 28-7. Valparaiso defeated Michigan City, 20-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Chesterton 1-1; Valparaiso 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Chesterton 3-13. Valparaiso 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Valparaiso, 31-15.
LAST MEETING: Valparaiso, 31-14, Oct. 27, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Valparaiso, 28-21.
Cloverdale (3-1) at North Putnam (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cougar Stadium.
COACHES: Tyler Lotz, 6-18 in 3rd year at Cloverdale. Scott_ Moore, 11-13 in 3rd year at North Putnam.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Putnam, 61.15, 113th overall, 14th in 2A. Cloverdale, 43.55, 192nd overall, 16th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Cloverdale defeated Southside HomeSchool, 71-0. North Putnam defeated Crawfordsville, 57-21.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cloverdale 6-6. North Putnam 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Putnam, 35-10.
LAST MEETING: North Putnam, 48-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North Putnam, 42-28.
Columbia City (4-0) at DeKalb (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Young Field.
COACHES: Brett Fox, 57-54 in 11th year at Columbia City. Seth Wilcox, 16-29 in 5th year at DeKalb.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbia City, 74, 47th overall, 11th in 4A. DeKalb, 60.51, 114th overall, 25th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Columbia City defeated Huntington North, 37-21. DeKalb lost to East Noble, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbia City 5-11. DeKalb 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Columbia City, 23-22.
LAST MEETING: Columbia City, 49-17, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Columbia City, 35-24.
Columbus East (2-2) at New Albany (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Buerk Field.
COACHES: Eddie Vogel, 13-21 in 4th year at Columbus East, 24-44 in 7th year overall. Steve Cooley, 36-40 in 8th year at New Albany, 158-155 in 30th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus East, 60.18, 118th overall, 21st in 5A. New Albany, 44.8, 188th overall, 27th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Columbus East defeated Jennings County, 62-7. New Albany defeated Bedford North Lawrence, 22-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Columbus East 1-0; New Albany 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus East 7-9. New Albany 2-14.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Columbus East, 23-5.
LAST MEETING: Columbus East, 42-13, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Columbus East, 31-17.
Columbus North (4-0) at Indianapolis Chatard (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Chatard Stadium.
COACHES: Logan Haston, 14-12 in 3rd year at Columbus North. Rob Doyle, 81-21 in 8th year at Bishop Chatard.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus North, 83.9, 15th overall, 12th in 6A. Bishop Chatard, 82.49, 19th overall, 3rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Columbus North defeated Indianapolis Roncalli, 14-0. Bishop Chatard lost to Indianapolis Cathedral, 31-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Columbus North 1-0; Bishop Chatard 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus North 4-10. Bishop Chatard 9-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bishop Chatard, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Chatard, 28-3, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Chatard, 24-23.
Corydon Central (0-4) at Eastern (Pekin) (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Eastern.
COACHES: Luke Keller, 0-14 in 2nd year at Corydon. T.J. Newton, 1-3 in 1st year at Eastern, 9-16 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern, 32.45, 241st overall, 47th in 2A. Corydon, 32.19, 245th overall, 53rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Corydon lost to Scottsburg, 56-21. Eastern lost to Silver Creek, 13-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Corydon 0-1; Eastern 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Corydon 13-3. Eastern 12-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Corydon, 14-2.
LAST MEETING: Eastern, 41-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Corydon, 35-31.
Covenant Christian (0-4) at Triton Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Mendenhall Stadium.
COACHES: Evan Cottle, 22-17 in 4th year at Covenant. Tim Able, 103-39 in 12th year at Triton Central, 228-137 in 31st year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Triton Central, 60.17, 119th overall, 15th in 2A. Covenant, 25.66, 272nd overall, 52nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Covenant lost to Indianapolis Lutheran, 49-8. Triton Central lost to Monrovia, 35-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Covenant 0-1; Triton Central 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Covenant 10-6. Triton Central 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Triton Central, 38-10.
Covington (2-2) at South Vermillion (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Anderson Field.
COACHES: Justin Wheeler, 6-8 in 2nd year at Covington. Greg Barrett, 47-28 in 8th year at South Vermillion, 104-62 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Vermillion, 65.37, 93rd overall, 11th in 2A. Covington, 28.67, 258th overall, 31st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Covington lost to Fountain Central, 20-18. South Vermillion defeated North Vermillion, 48-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Covington 0-1; South Vermillion 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Covington 9-7. South Vermillion 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: South Vermillion, 15-12.
LAST MEETING: South Vermillion, 50-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: South Vermillion, 42-10.
Crawford County (0-4) at Mitchell (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cole Field.
COACHES: Nick Stroud, 0-4 in 1st year at Crawford County. Zach See, 0-4 in 1st year at Mitchell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mitchell, 6.97, 304th overall, 60th in 2A. Crawford County, 3.11, 310th overall, 62nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Crawford County lost to South Decatur, 49-16. Mitchell lost to Eastern Greene, 59-26.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crawford County 9-7. Mitchell 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Mitchell, 15-2.
LAST MEETING: Mitchell, 47-29, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Mitchell, 31-28.
Culver Academy (3-1) at Hammond Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Zlotnik Field.
COACHES: Andy Dorrel, 153-134 in 27th year at Culver Academy. Adam Hudak, 17-18 in 4th year at Hammond Central, 43-55 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver Academy, 59.91, 123rd overall, 29th in 4A. Hammond Central, 54.26, 144th overall, 23rd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Culver Academy lost to Fairfield, 48-33. Hammond Central defeated Indianapolis Shortridge, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Culver Academy 6-10. Hammond Central 5-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Culver Academy, 35-28.
Delphi (2-2) at Tri-Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tri-Central.
COACHES: Jacob Mroczkiewicz, 25-20 in 5th year at Delphi. Shane Arnold, 27-41 in 7th year at Tri-Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Delphi, 39.82, 209th overall, 36th in 2A. Tri-Central, 28.27, 260th overall, 33rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Delphi lost to Carroll (Flora), 24-21. Tri-Central lost to Clinton Prairie, 34-24.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Delphi 7-9. Tri-Central 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Delphi, 10-2.
LAST MEETING: Delphi, 42-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Delphi, 28-24.
East Chicago Central (1-3) at Munster (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Mustang Field.
COACHES: Corey Bailey, 2-12 in 2nd year at EC Central. Romison Saint-Louis, 0-4 in 1st year at Munster, 31-35 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Munster, 35.56, 227th overall, 29th in 5A. EC Central, 21.9, 282nd overall, 60th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: EC Central defeated Bowman Academy, 48-8. Munster lost to Andrean, 28-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: EC Central 9-7. Munster 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Munster, 7-4.
LAST MEETING: Munster, 55-0, Sep. 16, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Munster, 28-21.
East Noble (3-1) at Leo (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lions Field.
COACHES: Alex Stewart, 3-1 in 1st year at East Noble, 57-40 in 10th year overall. Jason Doerffler, 23-7 in 3rd year at Leo, 46-65 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Noble, 77.22, 33rd overall, 5th in 4A. Leo, 74.81, 40th overall, 7th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: East Noble defeated DeKalb, 35-0. Leo defeated New Haven, 42-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: East Noble 9-7. Leo 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Leo, 9-6.
LAST MEETING: Leo, 45-42, Oct. 27, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: East Noble, 31-21.
Eastern (Greentown) (1-3) at Carroll (Flora) (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Carroll Field.
COACHES: Josh Edwards, 89-91 in 18th year at Eastern, 105-155 in 26th year overall. Blake Betzner, 36-7 in 4th year at Carroll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 52.1, 157th overall, 9th in 1A. Eastern, 32.35, 242nd overall, 48th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern defeated Taylor, 35-20. Carroll defeated Delphi, 24-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastern 1-1; Carroll 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern 10-6. Carroll 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Eastern, 4-3.
LAST MEETING: Carroll, 47-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 38-21.
Eastern Greene (1-3) at Clarksville (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Newcom Field.
COACHES: Travis Wray, 14-20 in 4th year at Eastern. Zach Hensel, 1-13 in 2nd year at Clarksville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern, 26.03, 270th overall, 40th in 1A. Clarksville, 12.13, 301st overall, 59th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern defeated Mitchell, 59-26. Clarksville lost to Providence, 45-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern 7-9. Clarksville 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Clarksville, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Eastern, 35-8, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Eastern, 31-21.
Eastern Hancock (2-2) at Knightstown (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Willard Field.
COACHES: Pat Echeverria, 38-27 in 6th year at Eastern Hancock, 70-83 in 14th year overall. Trent Taylor, 7-7 in 2nd year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern Hancock, 52.04, 158th overall, 23rd in 2A. Knightstown, 34.21, 235th overall, 25th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern Hancock lost to Heritage Christian, 63-33. Knightstown defeated Union City, 46-32.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern Hancock 10-6. Knightstown 2-14.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Eastern Hancock, 21-17.
LAST MEETING: Eastern Hancock, 45-13, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Eastern Hancock, 49-28.
Eastside (1-3) at Garrett (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Memorial Field.
COACHES: Alyx Brandewie, 8-7 in 2nd year at Eastside, 16-29 in 5th year overall. Chris DePew, 71-63 in 13th year at Garrett, 148-105 in 24th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Garrett, 74.69, 41st overall, 7th in 3A. Eastside, 38.09, 214th overall, 38th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastside lost to Churubusco, 24-12. Garrett defeated Lakeland, 41-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastside 0-2; Garrett 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastside 9-7. Garrett 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Garrett, 22-19.
LAST MEETING: Eastside, 15-8, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Garrett, 38-10.
Edgewood (2-2) at South Putnam (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Wildman Field.
COACHES: Scott Fischer, 4-10 in 2nd year at Edgewood, 21-55 in 8th year overall. Chuck Sorrell, 43-17 in 6th year at South Putnam, 47-43 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Putnam, 58.81, 127th overall, 3rd in 1A. Edgewood, 34.99, 232nd overall, 51st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Edgewood defeated Owen Valley, 40-9. South Putnam defeated Greencastle, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edgewood 7-9. South Putnam 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Edgewood, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: South Putnam, 56-13, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: South Putnam, 35-14.
Evansville Central (1-3) at Evansville Reitz (4-0)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Reitz Bowl.
COACHES: Brandon Artis, 1-13 in 2nd year at Central. Cory Brunson, 33-16 in 5th year at Reitz, 67-56 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Reitz, 76.98, 35th overall, 6th in 4A. Central, 39.46, 210th overall, 49th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Central lost to Vincennes Lincoln, 40-7. Reitz defeated Evansville North, 28-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Central 0-1; Reitz 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central 9-7. Reitz 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Reitz, 32-16.
LAST MEETING: Reitz, 69-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Reitz, 38-10.
Evansville Mater Dei (3-1) at Jasper (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Brewer Field.
COACHES: Mike Goebel, 266-91 in 28th year at Mater Dei. Tony Lewis, 37-18 in 6th year at Jasper, 168-84 in 23rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mater Dei, 68.69, 72nd overall, 13th in 3A. Jasper, 63.91, 100th overall, 22nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mater Dei lost to Evansville Memorial, 41-13. Jasper defeated Evansville Bosse, 41-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Mater Dei 0-1; Jasper 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mater Dei 10-6. Jasper 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Jasper, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Jasper, 35-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Mater Dei, 31-24.
Evansville Memorial (4-0) at Evansville Harrison (0-4)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Romain Stadium.
COACHES: John Hurley, 141-70 in 17th year at Memorial. Mo Sutton, 7-37 in 5th year at Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 81.94, 23rd overall, 2nd in 3A. Harrison, 48.24, 174th overall, 45th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Memorial defeated Evansville Mater Dei, 41-13. Harrison lost to Castle, 42-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Memorial 2-0; Harrison 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Memorial 7-9. Harrison 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Memorial, 22-14.
LAST MEETING: Memorial, 29-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 42-17.
Evansville North (1-3) at Evansville Bosse (0-4)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Enlow Field.
COACHES: Joey Paridaen, 31-36 in 7th year at North, 67-69 in 13th year overall. Stephan Mullen, 7-28 in 4th year at Bosse.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North, 61.51, 108th overall, 19th in 5A. Bosse, 32.65, 240th overall, 55th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: North lost to Evansville Reitz, 28-12. Bosse lost to Jasper, 41-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: North 0-1; Bosse 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North 11-5. Bosse 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North, 27-9.
LAST MEETING: North, 48-16, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North, 35-10.
Fairfield (2-2) at West Noble (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Charger Field.
COACHES: Cory Stoner, 2-2 in 1st year at Fairfield, 31-18 in 5th year overall. Monte Mawhorter, 121-136 in 26th year at West Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Noble, 72.64, 52nd overall, 9th in 3A. Fairfield, 56.83, 135th overall, 31st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Fairfield defeated Culver Academy, 48-33. West Noble defeated Angola, 35-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fairfield 9-7. West Noble 2-14.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Fairfield, 19-18.
LAST MEETING: West Noble, 38-8, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Noble, 35-21.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk (0-3) at South Adams (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Starfire Field.
COACHES: Brice Bennett, 1-12 in 2nd year at Blackhawk. Grant Moser, 73-35 in 10th year at South Adams.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Adams, 41.76, 203rd overall, 19th in 1A. Blackhawk, 20.3, 288th overall, 50th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Blackhawk lost to Osceola Grace, 31-22. South Adams lost to Heritage, 38-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Blackhawk 0-1; South Adams 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackhawk 6-2. South Adams 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: South Adams, 35-17.
Fort Wayne Dwenger (1-3) at Homestead (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Walters Stadium.
COACHES: Jason Garrett, 55-23 in 7th year at Bishop Dwenger. Chad Zolman, 164-60 in 21st year at Homestead.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Dwenger, 71.89, 56th overall, 12th in 4A. Homestead, 67.67, 78th overall, 25th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Dwenger lost to Carroll (Fort Wayne), 31-3. Homestead defeated Fort Wayne Northrop, 40-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Dwenger 8-4. Homestead 6-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bishop Dwenger, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Dwenger, 28-27, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Dwenger, 31-17.
Fort Wayne Luers (3-1) at Fort Wayne Concordia (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zollner Stadium.
COACHES: Kyle Lindsay, 88-61 in 12th year at Bishop Luers. Tim Mannigel, 65-87 in 14th year at Concordia.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Luers, 64.19, 98th overall, 21st in 3A. Concordia, 54.17, 145th overall, 33rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Luers defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 20-14. Concordia lost to Fort Wayne North, 49-20.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Luers 6-9. Concordia 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bishop Luers, 30-10.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Luers, 38-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Luers, 28-24.
Fort Wayne North (2-2) at Fort Wayne Northrop (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Spuller Stadium.
COACHES: Ben Johnson, 15-19 in 4th year at North Side. Quentin Bowen, 3-21 in 3rd year at Northrop.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Side, 73.81, 48th overall, 9th in 5A. Northrop, 38.53, 212th overall, 31st in 6A.
LAST OUTING: North Side defeated Fort Wayne Concordia, 49-20. Northrop lost to Homestead, 40-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Side 8-8. Northrop 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Side, 21-18.
LAST MEETING: North Side, 38-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North Side, 49-17.
Fort Wayne Snider (3-1) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Gorsuch Complex.
COACHES: Kurt Tippmann, 153-38 in 16th year at Snider. Doug Dinan, 112-51 in 15th year at Carroll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 86.01, 12th overall, 10th in 6A. Snider, 80.41, 27th overall, 18th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Snider defeated Fort Wayne South, 35-14. Carroll defeated Fort Wayne Dwenger, 31-3.
VS. COMMON FOES: Snider 1-0; Carroll 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Snider 9-7. Carroll 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Snider, 9-5.
LAST MEETING: Snider, 27-24, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 24-21.
Fort Wayne South (0-4) at Fort Wayne Wayne (1-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, General Stadium.
COACHES: Andre Goodwell, 1-13 in 2nd year at South Side. Sherwood Haydock, 14-32 in 5th year at Wayne, 209-193 in 37th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wayne, 56.36, 136th overall, 33rd in 4A. South Side, 54.15, 146th overall, 35th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: South Side lost to Fort Wayne Snider, 35-14. Wayne lost to Fort Wayne Luers, 20-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Side 9-7. Wayne 6-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Wayne, 19-16.
LAST MEETING: Wayne, 47-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: South Side, 28-24.
Fountain Central (1-3) at Attica (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bruce Field.
COACHES: Herb King, 11-14 in 3rd year at Fountain Central, 200-160 in 34th year overall. Derek Dean, 0-4 in 1st year at Attica.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fountain Central, 26.01, 271st overall, 41st in 1A. Attica, 2.22, 312th overall, 61st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Fountain Central defeated Covington, 20-18. Attica lost to Parke Heritage, 39-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fountain Central 9-7. Attica 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Fountain Central, 30-16.
LAST MEETING: Fountain Central, 64-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Fountain Central, 38-14.
Frankfort (0-4) at Lebanon (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, LHS Field.
COACHES: James Byers, 9-54 in 7th year at Frankfort, 12-71 in 9th year overall. Jeff Smock, 41-35 in 8th year at Lebanon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lebanon, 69.21, 70th overall, 17th in 4A. Frankfort, 15.45, 296th overall, 62nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Frankfort lost to Southmont, 40-0. Lebanon defeated North Montgomery, 42-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frankfort 9-7. Lebanon 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lebanon, 27-8.
LAST MEETING: Lebanon, 42-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lebanon, 52-10.
Frankton (0-4) at Oak Hill (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Oak Hill.
COACHES: Mark Luzadder, 10-24 in 4th year at Frankton, 11-33 in 5th year overall. Bud Ozmun, 161-109 in 26th year at Oak Hill.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Oak Hill, 46.32, 184th overall, 42nd in 3A. Frankton, 37.08, 217th overall, 48th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Frankton lost to Mississinewa, 47-0. Oak Hill lost to Madison-Grant, 48-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Frankton 0-1; Oak Hill 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frankton 12-4. Oak Hill 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Oak Hill, 16-3.
LAST MEETING: Frankton, 30-22, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Oak Hill, 35-31.
Fremont (1-3) at Central Noble (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Central Noble.
COACHES: Trevor Thomas, 10-24 in 4th year at Fremont. Zach Baber, 4-11 in 2nd year at Central Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fremont, 28.33, 259th overall, 32nd in 1A. Central Noble, 22.7, 278th overall, 53rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Fremont defeated Park Tudor, 47-29. Central Noble lost to Prairie Heights, 42-20.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fremont 8-8. Central Noble 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Central Noble, 27-10.
LAST MEETING: Central Noble, 31-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Central Noble, 24-23.
Frontier (3-0) at Benton Central (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Mallory Field.
COACHES: Jack Barron, 3-0 in 1st year at Frontier. Andy Standifer, 7-26 in 4th year at Benton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Frontier, 42.11, 202nd overall, 18th in 1A. Benton Central, 11.15, 302nd overall, 62nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Frontier defeated Faith Christian, 61-0. Benton Central lost to Logansport, 54-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frontier 6-6. Benton Central 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Frontier, 45-14.
Gary West (3-1) at Whiting (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Galavan Stadium.
COACHES: Alger Boswell, 16-8 in 3rd year at West Side. John Jolley, 2-2 in 1st year at Whiting.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Side, 41.05, 206th overall, 48th in 4A. Whiting, 35.9, 224th overall, 40th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: West Side lost to River Forest, 35-0. Whiting lost to Griffith, 55-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Side 8-7. Whiting 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: West Side, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: West Side, 72-27, Sep. 16, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Side, 28-21.
Gibson Southern (3-1) at Southridge (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Raider Field.
COACHES: Nick Hart, 129-25 in 13th year at Gibson Southern. Scott Buening, 106-35 in 12th year at Southridge, 118-63 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Gibson Southern, 75.18, 39th overall, 6th in 3A. Southridge, 68.55, 74th overall, 14th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Gibson Southern lost to South Warren (Ky.), 34-31. Southridge defeated Pike Central, 53-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Gibson Southern 3-5. Southridge 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Southridge, 20-13.
LAST MEETING: Gibson Southern, 38-10, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Gibson Southern, 35-28.
Greenfield-Central (4-0) at Shelbyville (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, McKeand Field.
COACHES: Travis Nolting, 32-24 in 6th year at Greenfield, 92-52 in 14th year overall. Scott Fitzgerald, 4-10 in 2nd year at Shelbyville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greenfield, 74.42, 45th overall, 10th in 4A. Shelbyville, 35.93, 223rd overall, 51st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Greenfield defeated Pendleton Heights, 28-14. Shelbyville lost to New Castle, 28-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Greenfield 1-0; Shelbyville 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greenfield 4-12. Shelbyville 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Shelbyville, 21-13.
LAST MEETING: Greenfield, 47-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Greenfield, 38-14.
Greensburg (0-4) at South Dearborn (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Backman Field.
COACHES: Wes Anderson, 0-14 in 2nd year at Greensburg. Rand Ballart, 45-51 in 10th year at South Dearborn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Dearborn, 66.53, 84th overall, 17th in 3A. Greensburg, 22.4, 280th overall, 57th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Greensburg lost to Lawrenceburg, 70-3. South Dearborn defeated Connersville, 41-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Greensburg 0-1; South Dearborn 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greensburg 10-6. South Dearborn 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 17-17.
LAST MEETING: South Dearborn, 74-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: South Dearborn, 42-10.
Greenwood Christian (3-1) at Milan (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Teepee.
COACHES: Andre Dobson, 21-21 in 5th year at GCA, 72-83 in 16th year overall. Ryan Langferman, 113-75 in 17th year at Milan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Milan, 57.77, 131st overall, 4th in 1A. GCA, 36.86, 220th overall, 24th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: GCA defeated Edinburgh, 49-0. Milan defeated Switzerland County, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: GCA 4-12. Milan 12-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Milan, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Milan, 49-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Milan, 42-17.
Griffith (4-0) at River Forest (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Madden Field.
COACHES: Phil Mason, 7-7 in 2nd year at Griffith, 165-100 in 24th year overall. Mark Hidalgo, 9-5 in 2nd year at River Forest, 50-47 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Griffith, 69.76, 67th overall, 12th in 3A. River Forest, 55.92, 137th overall, 32nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Griffith defeated Whiting, 55-0. River Forest defeated Gary West, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Griffith 5-11. River Forest 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Griffith, 4-0.
LAST MEETING: Griffith, 21-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Griffith, 28-17.
Guerin Catholic (3-1) at Indianapolis Roncalli (1-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tully Field.
COACHES: Tom Dilley, 67-46 in 11th year at Guerin, 147-123 in 25th year overall. Sam Otley, 1-2 in 1st year at Roncalli.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Guerin, 77.21, 34th overall, 5th in 3A. Roncalli, 71.74, 57th overall, 13th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Guerin lost to Brebeuf Jesuit, 69-62. Roncalli lost to Columbus North, 14-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Guerin 10-6. Roncalli 7-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Roncalli, 8-0.
LAST MEETING: Roncalli, 35-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Roncalli, 31-30.
Hagerstown (2-2) at Cambridge City Lincoln (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lincoln.
COACHES: Scott Snodgrass, 72-71 in 14th year at Hagerstown, 82-130 in 21st year overall. Jeremy Bane, 1-3 in 1st year at Lincoln.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hagerstown, 23.94, 275th overall, 44th in 1A. Lincoln, 8.86, 303rd overall, 56th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Hagerstown defeated Union County, 62-0. Lincoln lost to Northeastern, 47-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hagerstown 1-1; Lincoln 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hagerstown 8-8. Lincoln 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Hagerstown, 34-6.
LAST MEETING: Hagerstown, 55-12, Sep. 16, 2022.
jh PREDICTION: Hagerstown, 38-21.
Hamilton Southeastern (3-1) at Westfield (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Stanley Stadium.
COACHES: Michael Kelly, 38-11 in 5th year at Hamilton SE, 52-27 in 8th year overall. Josh Miracle, 4-0 in 1st year at Westfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Westfield, 96.12, 2nd overall, 2nd in 6A. Hamilton SE, 89.83, 8th overall, 8th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton SE lost to Fishers, 37-35. Westfield defeated Noblesville, 38-18.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton SE 6-10. Westfield 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Hamilton SE, 21-10.
LAST MEETING: Westfield, 24-21, Nov. 10, 2023, regional.
jh PREDICTION: Westfield, 35-28.
Hammond Morton (0-4) at Calumet (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Arrowhead.
COACHES: Mac Mishler, 10-25 in 5th year at Morton. Charles Salary, 6-8 in 2nd year at Calumet.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Morton, 50.63, 167th overall, 25th in 5A. Calumet, 39.95, 208th overall, 46th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Morton lost to Byron Central (Mich.), 54-28. Calumet defeated Highland, 26-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Morton 8-4. Calumet 5-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Morton, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Morton, 46-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Morton, 31-28.
Hanover Central (3-1) at Kankakee Valley (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Jones Field.
COACHES: Brian Parker, 56-18 in 7th year at Hanover. Kirk Kennedy, 11-14 in 3rd year at Kankakee Valley, 203-136 in 30th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hanover, 74.46, 44th overall, 9th in 4A. Kankakee Valley, 52.16, 156th overall, 39th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hanover defeated Lowell, 48-21. Kankakee Valley lost to Hobart, 41-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hanover 1-0; Kankakee Valley 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hanover 7-9. Kankakee Valley 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Hanover, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Hanover, 47-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Hanover, 38-17.
Heritage Hills (3-1) at North Posey (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Viking Field.
COACHES: Todd Wilkerson, 99-44 in 13th year at Heritage Hills. Waylon Schenk, 57-26 in 8th year at North Posey, 85-50 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Hills, 83.68, 16th overall, 1st in 3A. North Posey, 69.66, 68th overall, 5th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Heritage Hills defeated South Spencer, 48-0. North Posey defeated Tell City, 34-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Heritage Hills 1-0; North Posey 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage Hills 5-7. North Posey 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Heritage Hills, 29-6.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Hills, 10-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Heritage Hills, 35-21.
Indian Creek (1-3) at Greencastle (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Harbison Stadium.
COACHES: Max Goodin, 1-3 in 1st year at Indian Creek. Dave Stephens, 9-6 in 2nd year at Greencastle, 10-33 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indian Creek, 46.82, 181st overall, 40th in 3A. Greencastle, 41.69, 204th overall, 35th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Indian Creek lost to Lapel, 42-12. Greencastle lost to South Putnam, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indian Creek 10-6. Greencastle 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 1-1.
LAST MEETING: Indian Creek, 47-0, Sep. 12, 2014.
jh PREDICTION: Indian Creek, 31-28.
Indianapolis Attucks (1-1) at Purdue Poly Englewood (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Howe Stadium.
COACHES: Anthony King, 1-1 in 1st year at Crispus Attucks. Chris Chang, 7-16 in 3rd year at Englewood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crispus Attucks, 49.59, 169th overall, 42nd in 4A. Englewood, 21.82, 283rd overall, 59th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Crispus Attucks defeated Indianapolis Tindley, 42-6. Englewood defeated Noblesville HomeSchool, 26-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crispus Attucks 2-5. Englewood 6-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Crispus Attucks, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Crispus Attucks, 64-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Crispus Attucks, 38-17.
Indianapolis Ritter (1-2) at Indianapolis Lutheran (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Meyer Field.
COACHES: Levar Johnson, 5-9 in 2nd year at Cardinal Ritter. Dave Pasch, 154-54 in 17th year at Lutheran, 219-111 in 28th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lutheran, 61.42, 109th overall, 13th in 2A. Cardinal Ritter, 47.68, 176th overall, 24th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Cardinal Ritter lost to Speedway, 29-23, OT. Lutheran defeated Covenant Christian, 49-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cardinal Ritter 8-3. Lutheran 4-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lutheran, 8-6.
LAST MEETING: Lutheran, 49-12, Aug. 25, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lutheran, 28-24.
Indianapolis Tech (2-1) at Lawrence North (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bell Field.
COACHES: Jerdson Gamble, 2-11 in 2nd year at Tech. Patrick Mallory, 46-72 in 12th year at Lawrence North, 60-80 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence North, 93.42, 6th overall, 6th in 6A. Tech, 35.97, 222nd overall, 32nd in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Tech defeated Indianapolis Tindley, 21-6. Lawrence North defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 62-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tech 3-8. Lawrence North 3-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tech, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Tech, 32-20, Aug. 30, 2013.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrence North, 35-0.
Indianapolis Tindley (1-3) at Monroe Central (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Monroe Central.
COACHES: Melvin Graham, 15-28 in 5th year at Tindley. John Hochstetler, 94-45 in 13th year at Monroe Central, 181-128 in 28th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monroe Central, 37.4, 216th overall, 22nd in 1A. Tindley, 21.14, 284th overall, 47th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tindley lost to Indianapolis Tech, 21-6. Monroe Central defeated Tri, 35-26.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tindley 6-7. Monroe Central 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Monroe Central, 35-17.
Indianapolis Washington (2-1) at Indianapolis Shortridge (1-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Shortridge.
COACHES: Tracey Pendleton, 8-15 in 3rd year at Washington. Jovan McCray, 11-33 in 6th year at Shortridge.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Washington, 30.74, 252nd overall, 54th in 3A. Shortridge, 30.15, 255th overall, 58th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Washington defeated Lake Station, 48-12. Shortridge lost to Hammond Central, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Washington 3-8. Shortridge 6-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Shortridge, 7-6.
LAST MEETING: Shortridge, 42-0, Aug. 25, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Washington, 24-21.
Irvington Prep (0-3) at Christel House (0-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Schultz Field.
COACHES: David Perkins, 0-3 in 1st year at Irvington Prep. Edward Childress, 0-3 in 1st year at Christel House.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Christel House, 16.66, 293rd overall, 57th in 2A. Irvington Prep,-5.45, 313th overall, 62nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Irvington Prep lost to Brown County, 57-0. Christel House lost to Indianapolis Washington, 48-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Irvington Prep 6-6. Christel House 5-2.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Christel House, 45-14.
Jay County (2-2) at Bluffton (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Park Field.
COACHES: Grant Zgunda, 11-23 in 4th year at Jay County, 216-83 in 27th year overall. Brent Kunkel, 53-30 in 8th year at Bluffton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bluffton, 58.41, 129th overall, 17th in 2A. Jay County, 43.14, 199th overall, 45th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Jay County lost to Adams Central, 39-8. Bluffton defeated Woodlan, 36-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jay County 7-9. Bluffton 3-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bluffton, 6-4.
LAST MEETING: Bluffton, 19-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Bluffton, 28-21.
Jeffersonville (3-1) at Floyd Central (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Weigleb Stadium.
COACHES: Joe Washington, 3-1 in 1st year at Jeffersonville. James Bragg, 39-27 in 7th year at Floyd Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Floyd Central, 66.32, 87th overall, 16th in 5A. Jeffersonville, 53.79, 148th overall, 29th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Jeffersonville defeated Louisville Fern Creek (Ky.), 30-27. Floyd Central defeated Seymour, 50-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jeffersonville 1-0; Floyd Central 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jeffersonville 3-8. Floyd Central 4-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Floyd Central, 23-20.
LAST MEETING: Floyd Central, 42-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Floyd Central, 35-28.
Jennings County (0-4) at Madison (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cub Field.
COACHES: Jason Burton, 0-4 in 1st year at Jennings County, 1-23 in 3rd year overall. Charles Benintende, 2-2 in 1st year at Madison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Madison, 47.61, 177th overall, 39th in 3A. Jennings County, 21.01, 285th overall, 61st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Jennings County lost to Columbus East, 62-7. Madison defeated Carroll County (Ky.), 58-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jennings County 0-1; Madison 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jennings County 10-6. Madison 9-3.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Jennings County, 21-18.
LAST MEETING: Jennings County, 54-26, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Madison, 35-17.
John Glenn (1-2) at Knox (2-2)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Community Field.
COACHES: Ron Brown, 1-2 in 1st year at Glenn, 22-37 in 6th year overall. Russ Radtke, 35-19 in 5th year at Knox, 406-156 in 48th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Knox, 71.91, 54th overall, 10th in 3A. Glenn, 59.02, 126th overall, 29th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Glenn lost to Jimtown, 22-14. Knox defeated Tippecanoe Valley, 26-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Glenn 4-4. Knox 13-3.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Glenn, 27-14.
LAST MEETING: Knox, 60-37, Nov. 3, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Knox, 35-24.
Kokomo (1-2) at Lafayette Jeff (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sheumann Stadium.
COACHES: Austin Colby, 34-14 in 5th year at Kokomo, 50-20 in 7th year overall. Pat Shanley, 69-21 in 9th year at Lafayette Jeff.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lafayette Jeff, 76.01, 37th overall, 6th in 5A. Kokomo, 59.5, 125th overall, 22nd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Kokomo defeated Anderson, 49-12. Lafayette Jeff defeated Muncie Central, 43-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Kokomo 1-0; Lafayette Jeff 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Kokomo 5-6. Lafayette Jeff 2-14.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lafayette Jeff, 22-7.
LAST MEETING: Lafayette Jeff, 34-21, Oct. 13, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lafayette Jeff, 35-21.
Lafayette Central Catholic (3-0) at West Lafayette (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Straley Field.
COACHES: Brian Nay, 52-27 in 7th year at Central Catholic. Shane Fry, 119-24 in 12th year at West Lafayette.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Central Catholic, 72.22, 53rd overall, 1st in 2A. West Lafayette, 66.47, 85th overall, 18th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Central Catholic defeated Twin Lakes, 56-21. West Lafayette defeated Rensselaer Central, 34-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central Catholic 7-5. West Lafayette 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: West Lafayette, 14-9.
LAST MEETING: West Lafayette, 37-7, Sep. 8, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Lafayette, 31-30.
LaPorte (0-4) at Lake Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Burial Grounds.
COACHES: Austin Epple, 2-12 in 2nd year at LaPorte. Pete Koulianos, 2-2 in 1st year at Lake Central, 47-50 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lake Central, 71.39, 59th overall, 23rd in 6A. LaPorte, 42.14, 201st overall, 28th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: LaPorte lost to Chesterton, 28-7. Lake Central lost to Crown Point, 42-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: LaPorte 10-6. Lake Central 6-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: LaPorte, 13-8.
LAST MEETING: Lake Central, 17-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lake Central, 35-10.
Lawrenceburg (3-1) at Franklin County (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Wildcat Field.
COACHES: Ryan Knigga, 123-41 in 14th year at Lawrenceburg. Wes Gillman, 28-36 in 7th year at Franklin County, 42-59 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrenceburg, 77.55, 31st overall, 4th in 3A. Franklin County, 59.87, 124th overall, 28th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrenceburg defeated Greensburg, 70-3. Franklin County lost to East Central, 49-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrenceburg 0-1; Franklin County 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrenceburg 4-8. Franklin County 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lawrenceburg, 22-14.
LAST MEETING: Lawrenceburg, 42-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrenceburg, 35-21.
Linton (3-1) at Boonville (1-3)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Bennett Field.
COACHES: Brian Oliver, 117-26 in 12th year at Linton. Darin Ward, 54-43 in 10th year at Boonville, 124-73 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Linton, 65.42, 92nd overall, 10th in 2A. Boonville, 52.92, 151st overall, 38th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Linton defeated Sullivan, 42-20. Boonville defeated North Knox, 35-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Linton 4-8. Boonville 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Linton, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Linton, 20-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Linton, 31-17.
Lowell (1-3) at Highland (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Sypult Field.
COACHES: Keith Kilmer, 112-57 in 15th year at Lowell. Ben Geffert, 1-3 in 1st year at Highland, 31-19 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lowell, 53.57, 149th overall, 36th in 4A. Highland, 30.77, 251st overall, 57th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lowell lost to Hanover Central, 48-21. Highland lost to Calumet, 26-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lowell 0-1; Highland 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lowell 10-6. Highland 12-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lowell, 32-5.
LAST MEETING: Lowell, 42-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lowell, 35-17.
Maconaquah (3-0) at Peru (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bengal Stadium.
COACHES: Michael Fenters, 3-0 in 1st year at Maconaquah. Chris Makowski, 11-3 in 2nd year at Peru, 34-55 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Maconaquah, 61.66, 107th overall, 25th in 3A. Peru, 38.32, 213th overall, 47th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Maconaquah defeated Whitko, 62-0. Peru defeated Wabash, 48-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Maconaquah 1-0; Peru 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Maconaquah 1-11. Peru 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Maconaquah, 17-13.
LAST MEETING: Peru, 27-26, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Maconaquah, 38-17.
Madison-Grant (4-0) at Elwood (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Panther Stadium.
COACHES: Brady Turner, 34-34 in 7th year at Madison-Grant. Sammy Mireles, 1-3 in 1st year at Elwood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Madison-Grant, 61.21, 112th overall, 2nd in 1A. Elwood, 19.35, 289th overall, 55th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Madison-Grant defeated Oak Hill, 48-24. Elwood lost to Blackford, 14-7, OT.
VS. COMMON FOES: Madison-Grant 2-0; Elwood 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Madison-Grant 5-11. Elwood 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Madison-Grant, 21-17.
LAST MEETING: Madison-Grant, 54-0, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Madison-Grant, 42-14.
Manchester (1-3) at Northfield (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Dawes Field.
COACHES: Brian Enyeart, 1-3 in 1st year at Manchester. Brandon Baker, 69-54 in 12th year at Northfield, 108-129 in 23rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Manchester, 30.23, 254th overall, 50th in 2A. Northfield, 27.95, 262nd overall, 35th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Manchester lost to Rochester, 36-0. Northfield defeated Southwood, 35-34.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Manchester 11-5. Northfield 8-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Manchester, 23-12.
LAST MEETING: Northfield, 28-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Manchester, 28-24.
Marion (2-2) at Richmond (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lyboult Field.
COACHES: Craig Chambers, 39-23 in 6th year at Marion, 71-57 in 12th year overall. Marcus Calvert, 0-4 in 1st year at Richmond.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Marion, 60.16, 120th overall, 27th in 4A. Richmond, 31.92, 247th overall, 56th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Marion lost to McCutcheon, 42-32. Richmond lost to Harrison (West Lafayette), 51-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marion 7-8. Richmond 4-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Marion, 17-16.
LAST MEETING: Marion, 48-20, Sep. 17, 2021.
jh PREDICTION: Marion, 38-17.
Martinsville (4-0) at Franklin (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Heminger Complex.
COACHES: Brian Dugger, 31-20 in 5th year at Martinsville. Chris Coll, 32-43 in 8th year at Franklin, 111-86 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Martinsville, 74.52, 42nd overall, 8th in 4A. Franklin, 60.43, 116th overall, 20th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Martinsville defeated Decatur Central, 39-38. Franklin lost to Whiteland, 27-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Martinsville 5-10. Franklin 7-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Martinsville, 16-4.
LAST MEETING: Martinsville, 32-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Martinsville, 35-28.
McCutcheon (2-2) at Harrison (West Lafayette) (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Rickard Field.
COACHES: Josh Strasser, 11-13 in 3rd year at McCutcheon, 53-56 in 11th year overall. Terry Peebles, 71-39 in 11th year at Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: McCutcheon, 66.4, 86th overall, 15th in 5A. Harrison, 65.05, 95th overall, 28th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: McCutcheon defeated Marion, 42-32. Harrison defeated Richmond, 51-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: McCutcheon 0-1; Harrison 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: McCutcheon 8-8. Harrison 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Harrison, 23-19.
LAST MEETING: Harrison, 30-13, Sep. 8, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Harrison, 31-30.
Michigan City (1-3) at Merrillville (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Demaree Stadium.
COACHES: Cody French, 7-8 in 2nd year at Michigan City. Brad Seiss, 75-36 in 10th year at Merrillville, 88-53 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Merrillville, 79.79, 28th overall, 4th in 5A. Michigan City, 69.62, 69th overall, 12th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Michigan City lost to Valparaiso, 20-14. Merrillville defeated Portage, 27-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Michigan City 13-3. Merrillville 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Merrillville, 24-5.
LAST MEETING: Merrillville, 17-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Merrillville, 24-14.
Mishawaka (3-1) at Goshen (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Foreman Field.
COACHES: Keith Kinder, 57-19 in 7th year at Mishawaka. Joey Hecklinski, 0-4 in 1st year at Goshen.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mishawaka, 84.09, 14th overall, 2nd in 4A. Goshen, 31.1, 250th overall, 32nd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Mishawaka defeated NorthWood, 35-19. Goshen lost to Plymouth, 31-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mishawaka 11-5. Goshen 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Mishawaka, 10-3.
LAST MEETING: Mishawaka, 48-14, Oct. 27, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Mishawaka, 56-7.
Mishawaka Marian (2-2) at Penn (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Freed Field.
COACHES: Mike Davidson, 50-27 in 7th year at Marian. Pete Riordan, 3-1 in 1st year at Penn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Penn, 73.14, 50th overall, 21st in 6A. Marian, 70.24, 66th overall, 11th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Marian defeated South Bend St. Joseph, 27-0. Penn defeated South Bend Washington, 44-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Marian 0-1; Penn 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marian 8-8. Penn 7-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Penn, 9-1.
LAST MEETING: Penn, 41-13, Sep. 22, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Penn, 31-28.
Mooresville (1-3) at Decatur Central (1-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Devere Stadium.
COACHES: Mike Gillin, 60-31 in 8th year at Mooresville, 365-148 in 46th year overall. Kyle Enright, 71-27 in 9th year at Decatur Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 71.61, 58th overall, 11th in 5A. Mooresville, 51.49, 160th overall, 41st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mooresville lost to Greenwood, 40-27. Decatur Central lost to Martinsville, 39-38.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville 10-6. Decatur Central 10-1.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Decatur Central, 16-8.
LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 27-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Decatur Central, 42-28.
Mount Vernon (Fortville) (0-4) at Delta (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Delta Stadium.
COACHES: Vince Lidy, 27-14 in 4th year at Mount Vernon. Chris Overholt, 54-39 in 9th year at Delta.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Delta, 63.62, 101st overall, 22nd in 3A. Mount Vernon, 56.99, 134th overall, 32nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mount Vernon lost to New Palestine, 56-8. Delta lost to Yorktown, 28-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mount Vernon 11-4. Delta 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Delta, 21-18.
LAST MEETING: Mount Vernon, 31-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Delta, 31-24.
Mount Vernon (Posey) (3-1) at Forest Park (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Forest Park.
COACHES: Justin Fischer, 8-6 in 2nd year at Mount Vernon. Terry Riggs, 10-15 in 3rd year at Forest Park.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mount Vernon, 64.55, 96th overall, 19th in 3A. Forest Park, 51.35, 161st overall, 10th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Mount Vernon defeated Washington, 28-17. Forest Park defeated Tecumseh, 44-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mount Vernon 10-6. Forest Park 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Mount Vernon, 4-0.
LAST MEETING: Mount Vernon, 42-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Mount Vernon, 38-28.
New Haven (0-4) at Norwell (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Courtyard.
COACHES: Vance Shearer, 0-4 in 1st year at New Haven. Josh Gerber, 45-48 in 9th year at Norwell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: New Haven, 47.1, 179th overall, 47th in 4A. Norwell, 45.51, 187th overall, 43rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Haven lost to Leo, 42-13. Norwell defeated Bellmont, 55-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Haven 0-1; Norwell 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Haven 10-6. Norwell 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 19-19.
LAST MEETING: New Haven, 41-15, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Norwell, 31-30.
New Palestine (3-0) at Pendleton Heights (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Broughton Field.
COACHES: Kyle Ralph, 130-14 in 12th year at New Palestine. Jed Richman, 50-39 in 9th year at Pendleton Heights, 85-69 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: New Palestine, 89.07, 9th overall, 1st in 4A. Pendleton Heights, 64.08, 99th overall, 21st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: New Palestine defeated Mount Vernon (Fortville), 56-8. Pendleton Heights lost to Greenfield-Central, 28-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Palestine 4-7. Pendleton Heights 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: New Palestine, 23-10.
LAST MEETING: New Palestine, 34-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: New Palestine, 42-21.
New Prairie (3-1) at Elkhart (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Rice Field.
COACHES: Casey McKim, 42-14 in 5th year at New Prairie. Travon Curry, 3-1 in 1st year at Elkhart.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Elkhart, 82.03, 21st overall, 15th in 6A. New Prairie, 67.45, 80th overall, 19th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: New Prairie defeated South Bend Adams, 48-6. Elkhart defeated South Bend Riley, 35-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Prairie 2-14. Elkhart 6-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.
LAST MEETING: New Prairie, 16-8, Oct. 13, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Elkhart, 31-14.
Noblesville (2-2) at Zionsville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zionsville.
COACHES: Dave Sharpe, 14-32 in 5th year at Noblesville, 53-58 in 11th year overall. Scott Turnquist, 30-34 in 6th year at Zionsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Noblesville, 82.2, 20th overall, 14th in 6A. Zionsville, 81.63, 24th overall, 16th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Noblesville lost to Westfield, 38-18. Zionsville defeated Franklin Central, 35-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Noblesville 0-1; Zionsville 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Noblesville 9-7. Zionsville 9-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Zionsville, 19-6.
LAST MEETING: Noblesville, 31-24, Oct. 27, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Zionsville, 31-30.
North Central (Indianapolis) (0-4) at Indianapolis Cathedral (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Butler U..
COACHES: Derek Hart, 0-14 in 2nd year at North Central. Bill Peebles, 62-19 in 7th year at Cathedral, 136-84 in 20th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cathedral, 93.75, 5th overall, 5th in 6A. North Central, 66.16, 89th overall, 26th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: North Central lost to Lawrence North, 62-10. Cathedral defeated Indianapolis Chatard, 31-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Central 14-2. Cathedral 8-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Cathedral, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Cathedral, 42-2, Oct. 27, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Cathedral, 42-17.
North Daviess (3-1) at Edinburgh (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Hollenbeck Complex.
COACHES: Trent Fine, 30-35 in 7th year at North Daviess, 47-67 in 12th year overall. Tyler DeSpain, 14-39 in 6th year at Edinburgh.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Daviess, 41.39, 205th overall, 20th in 1A. Edinburgh, 3.51, 309th overall, 59th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Daviess defeated Princeton, 38-20. Edinburgh lost to Greenwood Christian, 49-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Daviess 5-11. Edinburgh 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Daviess, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: North Daviess, 56-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North Daviess, 49-10.
North Decatur (3-1) at Lapel (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Boneyard.
COACHES: Steve Stirn, 77-35 in 10th year at North Decatur, 164-84 in 22nd year overall. Tim Miller, 79-63 in 13th year at Lapel.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lapel, 67.85, 76th overall, 6th in 2A. North Decatur, 55.53, 139th overall, 6th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Decatur defeated Shenandoah, 27-7. Lapel defeated Indian Creek, 42-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Decatur 1-0; Lapel 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Decatur 9-7. Lapel 3-13.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lapel, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Lapel, 42-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lapel, 31-24.
North Judson (4-0) at Culver (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Cavalier Field.
COACHES: Brett Lambert, 50-19 in 6th year at North Judson. Austin Foust, 2-13 in 2nd year at Culver, 18-47 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Judson, 78, 30th overall, 1st in 1A. Culver, 22.7, 277th overall, 46th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Judson defeated North Miami, 46-0. Culver lost to Winamac, 22-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Judson 8-8. Culver 7-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Judson, 11-2.
LAST MEETING: North Judson, 47-0, Aug. 18, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North Judson, 49-3.
North Knox (1-3) at North Central (Farmersburg) (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Thunderbird Field.
COACHES: Josh Chambers, 49-48 in 10th year at North Knox. Nick Wheeler, 1-3 in 1st year at North Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Knox, 29.13, 257th overall, 30th in 1A. North Central, 14.82, 300th overall, 55th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Knox lost to Boonville, 35-6. North Central lost to Red Hill (Ill.), 29-22.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Knox 6-10. North Central 6-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Knox, 28-8.
LAST MEETING: North Knox, 34-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North Knox, 38-21.
North Miami (3-1) at Pioneer (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Pit.
COACHES: Joe Grant, 24-53 in 8th year at North Miami, 24-63 in 9th year overall. Adam Berry, 83-22 in 9th year at Pioneer.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pioneer, 54.61, 142nd overall, 7th in 1A. North Miami, 43.47, 194th overall, 17th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Miami lost to North Judson, 46-0. Pioneer defeated Caston, 63-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Miami 1-0; Pioneer 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Miami 7-9. Pioneer 6-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Pioneer, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Pioneer, 28-7, Nov. 7, 2008, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Pioneer, 31-28.
North Montgomery (1-3) at Western Boone (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Western Boone.
COACHES: Josh Thompson, 53-56 in 11th year at North Montgomery. Justin Pelley, 104-35 in 12th year at Western Boone.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 67.68, 77th overall, 7th in 2A. North Montgomery, 42.39, 200th overall, 34th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: North Montgomery lost to Lebanon, 42-0. Western Boone defeated Tri-West, 21-17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Montgomery 12-4. Western Boone 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Montgomery, 23-20.
LAST MEETING: North Montgomery, 20-7, Oct. 20, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Western Boone, 35-17.
North Newton (1-3) at West Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, West Central.
COACHES: Jonathon Ewing, 1-13 in 2nd year at North Newton. Marc Hall, 39-67 in 11th year at West Central, 52-85 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 30.53, 253rd overall, 29th in 1A. North Newton, 5.3, 305th overall, 57th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Newton lost to South Newton, 48-13. West Central lost to Cascade, 49-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Newton 6-10. West Central 9-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Newton, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: West Central, 68-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Central, 38-14.
North Vermillion (3-1) at Riverton Parke (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Ciolli Field.
COACHES: Andrew Rodriguez, 3-1 in 1st year at North Vermillion. Brad Sanders, 29-45 in 8th year at Riverton Parke.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 50.86, 166th overall, 13th in 1A. North Vermillion, 40.98, 207th overall, 21st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Vermillion lost to South Vermillion, 48-6. Riverton Parke defeated Seeger, 40-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Vermillion 7-5. Riverton Parke 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North Vermillion, 26-9.
LAST MEETING: North Vermillion, 28-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Riverton Parke, 31-21.
Northeastern (4-0) at Union City (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Union City.
COACHES: Wes Oler, 34-20 in 6th year at Northeastern. Kyler Purdin, 0-4 in 1st year at Union City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northeastern, 43.27, 196th overall, 31st in 2A. Union City, 17.99, 290th overall, 51st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Northeastern defeated Cambridge City Lincoln, 47-0. Union City lost to Knightstown, 46-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: Northeastern 1-0; Union City 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northeastern 3-13. Union City 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Northeastern, 21-17.
LAST MEETING: Northeastern, 67-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Northeastern, 45-24.
Northview (4-0) at Owen Valley (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Mark Raetz, 86-32 in 12th year at Northview, 101-77 in 18th year overall. Eric Crouch, 0-4 in 1st year at Owen Valley.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northview, 68.96, 71st overall, 18th in 4A. Owen Valley, 14.83, 299th overall, 61st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Northview defeated West Vigo, 49-7. Owen Valley lost to Edgewood, 40-9.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northview 4-12. Owen Valley 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Northview, 20-8.
LAST MEETING: Northview, 41-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Northview, 52-3.
NorthWood (2-2) at Northridge (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Interra Field.
COACHES: Nate Andrews, 87-34 in 11th year at NorthWood, 127-73 in 18th year overall. Chad Eppley, 28-16 in 4th year at Northridge.
SAGARIN RATINGS: NorthWood, 71.23, 60th overall, 14th in 4A. Northridge, 65.09, 94th overall, 20th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: NorthWood lost to Mishawaka, 35-19. Northridge lost to Concord, 34-17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: NorthWood 7-9. Northridge 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: NorthWood, 37-8.
LAST MEETING: NorthWood, 17-14, Nov. 3, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Northridge, 24-23.
Paoli (4-0) at West Washington (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sanders Field.
COACHES: Neil Dittmer, 35-13 in 5th year at Paoli. Jeremy Lowery, 18-15 in 4th year at West Washington, 46-34 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Paoli, 66.05, 90th overall, 9th in 2A. West Washington, 27.33, 265th overall, 36th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Paoli defeated Perry Central, 47-0. West Washington lost to Springs Valley, 55-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Paoli 1-0; West Washington 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Paoli 5-11. West Washington 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Paoli, 19-16.
LAST MEETING: Paoli, 39-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Paoli, 42-14.
Park Tudor (3-1) at Shenandoah (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Green Field.
COACHES: Spencer Summerville, 39-21 in 6th year at Park Tudor. Jake Stilwell, 13-21 in 4th year at Shenandoah.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shenandoah, 43.5, 193rd overall, 30th in 2A. Park Tudor, 34.16, 236th overall, 44th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Park Tudor lost to Fremont, 47-29. Shenandoah lost to North Decatur, 27-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Park Tudor 0-1; Shenandoah 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Park Tudor 6-9. Shenandoah 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 3-3.
LAST MEETING: Park Tudor, 47-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Shenandoah, 35-24.
Parke Heritage (1-3) at Seeger (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Dan Rector, 4-20 in 3rd year at Parke Heritage, 11-46 in 7th year overall. T.J. Ragan, 17-9 in 3rd year at Seeger.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Seeger, 31.26, 249th overall, 49th in 2A. Parke Heritage, 26.81, 267th overall, 38th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Parke Heritage defeated Attica, 39-0. Seeger lost to Riverton Parke, 40-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Parke Heritage 1-0; Seeger 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Parke Heritage 7-9. Seeger 6-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Parke Heritage, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Seeger, 34-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Seeger, 28-24.
Perry Meridian (2-2) at Whiteland (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sleighter Field.
COACHES: Brett Cooper, 11-35 in 5th year at Perry Meridian, 32-47 in 8th year overall. Darrin Fisher, 139-79 in 20th year at Whiteland, 200-151 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Whiteland, 67.08, 81st overall, 13th in 5A. Perry Meridian, 65.68, 91st overall, 27th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Perry Meridian lost to Plainfield, 35-12. Whiteland defeated Franklin, 27-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Perry Meridian 1-0; Whiteland 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Perry Meridian 7-8. Whiteland 6-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Whiteland, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: Perry Meridian, 28-13, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Perry Meridian, 28-24.
Pike (3-1) at Lawrence Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Smysor Field.
COACHES: Mike Brevard, 7-18 in 3rd year at Pike, 13-42 in 6th year overall. Will Patterson, 14-32 in 5th year at Lawrence Central, 20-46 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 81.27, 25th overall, 17th in 6A. Lawrence Central, 71.91, 55th overall, 22nd in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Pike defeated Southport, 53-7. Lawrence Central lost to Warren Central, 35-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike 1-0; Lawrence Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 6-10. Lawrence Central 10-2.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Lawrence Central, 24-12.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence Central, 28-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Pike, 35-31.
Pike Central (2-2) at South Spencer (1-3)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Ayer Field.
COACHES: J.J. Howald, 4-11 in 2nd year at Pike Central. Jeff Daming, 15-29 in 5th year at South Spencer, 55-83 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Spencer, 47.18, 178th overall, 14th in 1A. Pike Central, 35.73, 225th overall, 41st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Pike Central lost to Southridge, 53-7. South Spencer lost to Heritage Hills, 48-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike Central 1-1; South Spencer 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike Central 6-10. South Spencer 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: South Spencer, 35-0.
LAST MEETING: South Spencer, 28-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: South Spencer, 38-28.
Plainfield (4-0) at Greenwood (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Woodman Field.
COACHES: Tyler Bless, 10-4 in 2nd year at Plainfield. Justin Boser, 8-8 in 2nd year at Greenwood, 22-46 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Plainfield, 83.19, 18th overall, 2nd in 5A. Greenwood, 58.76, 128th overall, 30th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Plainfield defeated Perry Meridian, 35-12. Greenwood defeated Mooresville, 40-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Plainfield 1-0; Greenwood 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Plainfield 6-9. Greenwood 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Plainfield, 24-13.
LAST MEETING: Plainfield, 46-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Plainfield, 42-21.
Portage (2-2) at Crown Point (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Dog Pound.
COACHES: Roydon Richards, 2-12 in 2nd year at Portage, 143-103 in 23rd year overall. Craig Buzea, 32-7 in 4th year at Crown Point, 248-96 in 32nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 91.91, 7th overall, 7th in 6A. Portage, 68.68, 73rd overall, 24th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Portage lost to Merrillville, 27-13. Crown Point defeated Lake Central, 42-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Portage 0-2; Crown Point 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Portage 7-9. Crown Point 6-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Crown Point, 21-19.
LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 49-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Crown Point, 38-17.
Prairie Heights (3-1) at Churubusco (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Victor Field.
COACHES: Patrick McCrea, 15-73 in 9th year at Prairie Heights. Paul Sade, 76-43 in 12th year at Churubusco.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Churubusco, 43.25, 197th overall, 32nd in 2A. Prairie Heights, 38.86, 211th overall, 37th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Prairie Heights defeated Central Noble, 42-20. Churubusco defeated Eastside, 24-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Prairie Heights 0-1; Churubusco 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Prairie Heights 3-9. Churubusco 12-4.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Churubusco, 33-4.
LAST MEETING: Churubusco, 52-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Churubusco, 28-24.
Princeton (0-4) at Washington (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Hatchet Hollow.
COACHES: Eric Schnur, 1-23 in 3rd year at Princeton, 10-66 in 8th year overall. Joe Morris, 13-32 in 5th year at Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Washington, 55.78, 138th overall, 34th in 4A. Princeton, 27.51, 263rd overall, 55th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Princeton lost to North Daviess, 38-20. Washington lost to Mount Vernon (Posey), 28-17.
VS. COMMON FOES: Princeton 0-1; Washington 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Princeton 13-3. Washington 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Princeton, 24-15.
LAST MEETING: Princeton, 39-35, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Washington, 38-21.
Rensselaer Central (1-3) at Tipton (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Tipton Stadium.
COACHES: Chris Meeks, 193-108 in 26th year at Rensselaer. Aaron Tolle, 139-82 in 20th year at Tipton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tipton, 52.17, 155th overall, 22nd in 2A. Rensselaer, 37.07, 218th overall, 39th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Rensselaer lost to West Lafayette, 34-7. Tipton defeated Western, 31-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rensselaer 6-6. Tipton 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Rensselaer, 9-8.
LAST MEETING: Rensselaer, 33-0, Oct. 13, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Tipton, 28-14.
Rochester (3-1) at Lewis Cass (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Owens Stadium.
COACHES: Ron Shaffer, 25-9 in 4th year at Rochester. Clayton Mannering, 19-25 in 5th year at Cass.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rochester, 54.91, 140th overall, 18th in 2A. Cass, 34.85, 234th overall, 43rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Rochester defeated Manchester, 36-0. Cass lost to Northwestern, 64-55.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rochester 4-12. Cass 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Cass, 9-6.
LAST MEETING: Rochester, 44-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Rochester, 38-24.
Rushville (2-2) at Connersville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Spartan Field.
COACHES: Isaac Sliger, 7-27 in 4th year at Rushville. Ryan Lynch, 11-15 in 3rd year at Connersville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rushville, 50.52, 168th overall, 37th in 3A. Connersville, 38.02, 215th overall, 50th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Rushville lost to Batesville, 55-20. Connersville lost to South Dearborn, 41-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Rushville 1-0; Connersville 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rushville 9-7. Connersville 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Rushville, 23-10.
LAST MEETING: Rushville, 52-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Rushville, 35-24.
Salem (1-3) at Springs Valley (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Death Valley.
COACHES: Brian Glesing, 4-11 in 2nd year at Salem, 124-120 in 22nd year overall. Jason Lowe, 27-10 in 4th year at Springs Valley.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Springs Valley, 57.01, 133rd overall, 5th in 1A. Salem, 33.01, 239th overall, 46th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Salem lost to Brownstown Central, 54-12. Springs Valley defeated West Washington, 55-15.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Salem 12-4. Springs Valley 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Springs Valley, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Springs Valley, 46-11, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Springs Valley, 42-24.
Scottsburg (2-2) at Silver Creek (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Silver Creek.
COACHES: Kyle Mullins, 34-56 in 10th year at Scottsburg. David Papenhaus, 36-18 in 6th year at Silver Creek.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Scottsburg, 52.81, 152nd overall, 34th in 3A. Silver Creek, 48.5, 172nd overall, 44th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Scottsburg defeated Corydon Central, 56-21. Silver Creek defeated Eastern (Pekin), 13-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Scottsburg 1-0; Silver Creek 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Scottsburg 6-10. Silver Creek 5-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Silver Creek, 10-0.
LAST MEETING: Silver Creek, 24-7, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Scottsburg, 31-28.
Seymour (1-3) at Bedford North Lawrence (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, BNL Stadium.
COACHES: Tyson Moore, 20-25 in 5th year at Seymour. Derrick Barker, 17-19 in 4th year at Bedford NL.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Seymour, 48.27, 173rd overall, 26th in 5A. Bedford NL, 35.22, 229th overall, 53rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Seymour lost to Floyd Central, 50-29. Bedford NL lost to New Albany, 22-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Seymour 0-1; Bedford NL 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Seymour 9-6. Bedford NL 13-3.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Seymour, 19-17.
LAST MEETING: Bedford NL, 36-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Seymour, 31-21.
Sheridan (2-2) at Clinton Prairie (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bradford Field.
COACHES: Larry Wright, 458-212 in 59th year at Sheridan, 459-215 in 60th year overall. Kurt Schlicher, 14-11 in 3rd year at Clinton Prairie, 16-39 in 6th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Sheridan, 46.16, 185th overall, 15th in 1A. Clinton Prairie, 36.96, 219th overall, 23rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Sheridan defeated Clinton Central, 43-26. Clinton Prairie defeated Tri-Central, 34-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Sheridan 2-0; Clinton Prairie 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Sheridan 10-6. Clinton Prairie 6-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Sheridan, 18-3.
LAST MEETING: Sheridan, 44-34, Sep. 16, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Sheridan, 31-24.
South Bend Adams (0-4) at South Bend St. Joseph (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Leighton Stadium.
COACHES: Frank Karcewski, 2-22 in 3rd year at Adams. Ben Downey, 61-42 in 9th year at St. Joseph.
SAGARIN RATINGS: St. Joseph, 61.32, 111th overall, 24th in 4A. Adams, 35.24, 228th overall, 30th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Adams lost to New Prairie, 48-6. St. Joseph lost to Mishawaka Marian, 27-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Adams 0-2; St. Joseph 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Adams 11-5. St. Joseph 8-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: St. Joseph, 26-9.
LAST MEETING: St. Joseph, 46-7, Sep. 8, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: St. Joseph, 31-10.
South Bend Riley (1-2) at South Bend Washington (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, School Field.
COACHES: Darrick Lee, 14-9 in 3rd year at Riley, 17-33 in 6th year overall. Jay Johnson, 27-62 in 9th year at Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Riley, 53.23, 150th overall, 37th in 4A. Washington, 35.08, 231st overall, 54th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Riley lost to Elkhart, 35-2. Washington lost to Penn, 44-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Riley 0-2; Washington 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Riley 7-5. Washington 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Washington, 21-20.
LAST MEETING: Washington, 48-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Riley, 31-21.
South Central (Union Mills) (1-3) at Caston (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Comet Crater.
COACHES: Buzz Schoff, 26-50 in 8th year at South Central. Chris Ulerick, 68-151 in 22nd year at Caston.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Central, 24.78, 274th overall, 43rd in 1A. Caston, 15.61, 295th overall, 53rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Central lost to Triton, 48-12. Caston lost to Pioneer, 63-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Central 9-7. Caston 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: South Central, 11-6.
LAST MEETING: South Central, 40-6, Oct. 22, 2021, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: South Central, 38-24.
Southern Wells (0-4) at Woodlan (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Etzler Field.
COACHES: Blake Blaker, 0-4 in 1st year at Southern Wells. Brock Rohrbacher, 1-3 in 1st year at Woodlan, 28-86 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Woodlan, 35.16, 230th overall, 50th in 3A. Southern Wells, 2.51, 311th overall, 60th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Southern Wells lost to Wes-Del, 51-6. Woodlan lost to Bluffton, 36-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southern Wells 8-8. Woodlan 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Woodlan, 42-10.
Southmont (2-2) at Crawfordsville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Athenian Field.
COACHES: Desson Hannum, 85-103 in 18th year at Southmont. Brad Clark, 6-18 in 3rd year at Crawfordsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Southmont, 45.79, 186th overall, 26th in 2A. Crawfordsville, 32.2, 244th overall, 52nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Southmont defeated Frankfort, 40-0. Crawfordsville lost to North Putnam, 57-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Southmont 1-1; Crawfordsville 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southmont 6-10. Crawfordsville 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Southmont, 26-12.
LAST MEETING: Southmont, 48-18, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Southmont, 31-21.
Southport (0-4) at Heritage Christian (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, HCS Stadium.
COACHES: Alex Bettag, 2-33 in 4th year at Southport. Kyle Ray, 60-29 in 9th year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 67.49, 79th overall, 8th in 2A. Southport, 46.84, 180th overall, 30th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Southport lost to Pike, 53-7. Heritage Christian defeated Eastern Hancock, 63-33.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southport 10-5. Heritage Christian 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Heritage Christian, 42-35.
Southside HomeSchool at South Decatur (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Siebel Field.
COACHES: Rod Martin, 38-47 in 9th year at South Decatur.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Decatur, 25.31, 273rd overall, 42nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Decatur defeated Crawford County, 49-16.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Decatur 5-11.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: South Decatur, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: South Decatur, 55-8, Sep. 15, 2023.
Speedway (3-1) at Indianapolis Scecina (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, U. of Indianapolis.
COACHES: Shane Clampitt, 21-17 in 4th year at Speedway. Dan Harris, 1-3 in 1st year at Scecina.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Speedway, 57.27, 132nd overall, 30th in 3A. Scecina, 43.74, 191st overall, 29th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Speedway defeated Indianapolis Ritter, 29-23, OT. Scecina lost to Beech Grove, 26-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Speedway 1-0; Scecina 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Speedway 5-10. Scecina 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Scecina, 14-8.
LAST MEETING: Scecina, 37-26, Aug. 25, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Speedway, 31-24.
Switzerland County (3-1) at Owen County (Ky.)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Owen County (Ky.).
COACHES: Ryan Jesop, 34-57 in 10th year at Switzerland County. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Switzerland County, 33.59, 237th overall, 45th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Switzerland County lost to Milan, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Switzerland County 2-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Owen County (Ky.), 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Owen County (Ky.), 28-6, Sep. 15, 2023.
Taylor (2-2) at Clinton Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bulldog Stadium.
COACHES: Rob Patchett, 2-2 in 1st year at Taylor, 52-74 in 13th year overall. Jeremy Fendley, 3-10 in 2nd year at Clinton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 33.16, 238th overall, 26th in 1A. Taylor, 23.2, 276th overall, 45th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Taylor lost to Eastern (Greentown), 35-20. Clinton Central lost to Sheridan, 43-26.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Taylor 6-9. Clinton Central 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Clinton Central, 14-3.
LAST MEETING: Clinton Central, 22-12, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Clinton Central, 35-21.
Tecumseh (0-4) at Perry Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Perry Central.
COACHES: Bret Szabo, 17-26 in 5th year at Tecumseh, 91-109 in 20th year overall. Brennan Malone, 1-3 in 1st year at Perry Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Perry Central, 26.89, 266th overall, 37th in 1A. Tecumseh, 17.82, 291st overall, 52nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tecumseh lost to Forest Park, 44-0. Perry Central lost to Paoli, 47-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tecumseh 0-1; Perry Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tecumseh 9-7. Perry Central 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Perry Central, 15-8.
LAST MEETING: Perry Central, 56-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Perry Central, 31-24.
Tell City (3-1) at Hancock County (Ky.)
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Hancock County (Ky.).
COACHES: Malin Webb, 12-13 in 3rd year at Tell City. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tell City, 60.09, 121st overall, 16th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tell City lost to North Posey, 34-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tell City 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 1-1.
LAST MEETING: Tell City, 47-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
Terre Haute South (1-2) at Bloomington South (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Huff Field.
COACHES: Tim Herrin, 41-77 in 12th year at Terre Haute South. Gabe Johnson, 34-13 in 5th year at Bloomington South, 48-23 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Terre Haute South, 67.04, 82nd overall, 14th in 5A. Bloomington South, 66.27, 88th overall, 17th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Terre Haute South defeated Terre Haute North, 41-22. Bloomington South lost to Bloomington North, 31-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Terre Haute South 1-1; Bloomington South 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Terre Haute South 8-4. Bloomington South 10-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Bloomington South, 19-1.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington South, 41-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Terre Haute South, 35-31.
Tippecanoe Valley (3-1) at LaVille (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Lancer Field.
COACHES: Stephen Moriarty, 53-26 in 8th year at Tippecanoe Valley. Jeff Kaiser, 13-4 in 2nd year at LaVille.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tippecanoe Valley, 61.33, 110th overall, 26th in 3A. LaVille, 51.19, 163rd overall, 11th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tippecanoe Valley lost to Knox, 26-3. LaVille defeated Bremen, 13-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tippecanoe Valley 5-11. LaVille 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Tippecanoe Valley, 24-17.
Tri-County (2-2) at South Newton (3-1)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Rebel Field.
COACHES: Jake West, 9-14 in 3rd year at Tri-County. Brad Bevis, 19-62 in 9th year at South Newton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tri-County, 27.97, 261st overall, 34th in 1A. South Newton, 20.91, 286th overall, 48th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-County defeated North White, 36-12. South Newton defeated North Newton, 48-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tri-County 0-1; South Newton 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-County 5-11. South Newton 3-13.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: South Newton, 22-17.
LAST MEETING: Tri-County, 34-18, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Tri-County, 31-21.
Triton (3-1) at Winamac (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Roudebush Field.
COACHES: Zach Whittaker, 11-5 in 2nd year at Triton. Josh Burgess, 7-16 in 3rd year at Winamac.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Triton, 54.36, 143rd overall, 8th in 1A. Winamac, 32.02, 246th overall, 27th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Triton defeated South Central (Union Mills), 48-12. Winamac defeated Culver, 22-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Triton 1-0; Winamac 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Triton 6-10. Winamac 6-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Triton, 31-10.
Tri-West (2-2) at Danville (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Warrior Stadium.
COACHES: Jason Ward, 47-16 in 6th year at Tri-West. Jayme Comer, 36-14 in 5th year at Danville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Danville, 70.71, 62nd overall, 15th in 4A. Tri-West, 63.09, 103rd overall, 23rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-West lost to Western Boone, 21-17. Danville defeated Hamilton Heights, 38-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-West 7-9. Danville 6-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Danville, 24-20.
LAST MEETING: Tri-West, 42-7, Oct. 20, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Danville, 24-23.
Trotwood-Madison (Ohio) at Center Grove (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Center Grove.
COACHES: Eric Moore, 250-77 in 26th year at Center Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 93.99, 4th overall, 4th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Center Grove defeated Ben Davis, 42-19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Center Grove 7-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
Twin Lakes (2-2) at Logansport (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Berry Stadium.
COACHES: Kevin O'Shea, 7-7 in 2nd year at Twin Lakes, 246-117 in 32nd year overall. Mike Johnson, 39-47 in 9th year at Logansport, 253-125 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Logansport, 60.09, 122nd overall, 28th in 4A. Twin Lakes, 48.94, 171st overall, 38th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Twin Lakes lost to Lafayette Central Catholic, 56-21. Logansport defeated Benton Central, 54-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Twin Lakes 0-1; Logansport 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Twin Lakes 10-5. Logansport 5-10.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Logansport, 31-24.
Union County (0-4) at Winchester (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Falcon Field.
COACHES: Kenny Higgins, 0-4 in 1st year at Union County. Mike Jones, 72-61 in 13th year at Winchester.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winchester, 34.9, 233rd overall, 42nd in 2A. Union County,-8.92, 314th overall, 63rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Union County lost to Hagerstown, 62-0. Winchester lost to Centerville, 21-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Union County 0-2; Winchester 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Union County 11-5. Winchester 15-1.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Winchester, 26-9.
LAST MEETING: Winchester, 45-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Winchester, 52-3.
Vincennes Lincoln (2-2) at Castle (3-1)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Lidy Field.
COACHES: Levi Salters, 46-38 in 8th year at Vincennes. Doug Hurt, 137-75 in 19th year at Castle.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Castle, 73.74, 49th overall, 10th in 5A. Vincennes, 61.77, 106th overall, 24th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Vincennes defeated Evansville Central, 40-7. Castle defeated Evansville Harrison, 42-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Vincennes 1-1; Castle 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Vincennes 8-8. Castle 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Castle, 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Vincennes, 26-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Castle, 31-21.
Wabash (0-4) at Southwood (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Waggoner Field.
COACHES: Ryan Carmichael, 5-19 in 3rd year at Wabash. Thomas Tyree, 0-4 in 1st year at Southwood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Southwood, 26.64, 269th overall, 39th in 1A. Wabash, 16.34, 294th overall, 58th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Wabash lost to Peru, 48-14. Southwood lost to Northfield, 35-34.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wabash 9-7. Southwood 10-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Southwood, 34-2.
LAST MEETING: Southwood, 41-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Southwood, 35-24.
Warsaw (3-1) at Concord (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Jackowiak Field.
COACHES: Bart Curtis, 51-18 in 7th year at Warsaw, 252-120 in 34th year overall. Craig Koehler, 66-34 in 10th year at Concord.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Concord, 82.01, 22nd overall, 3rd in 5A. Warsaw, 76.39, 36th overall, 5th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Warsaw defeated Wawasee, 56-6. Concord defeated Northridge, 34-17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Warsaw 5-11. Concord 9-7.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Concord, 19-16.
LAST MEETING: Warsaw, 10-3, Sep. 8, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Concord, 35-24.
Wawasee (0-4) at Plymouth (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Rock Pile.
COACHES: Matt Thacker, 0-4 in 1st year at Wawasee, 30-36 in 7th year overall. Adam Handley, 4-20 in 3rd year at Plymouth, 18-46 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Plymouth, 58.19, 130th overall, 31st in 4A. Wawasee, 35.66, 226th overall, 52nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Wawasee lost to Warsaw, 56-6. Plymouth defeated Goshen, 31-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wawasee 12-4. Plymouth 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Plymouth, 25-15.
LAST MEETING: Plymouth, 25-19, Sep. 8, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Plymouth, 38-17.
Wes-Del (1-3) at North White (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Horton Field.
COACHES: Matt Nuckols, 6-18 in 3rd year at Wes-Del. Kirk Quasebarth, 30-40 in 8th year at North White.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wes-Del, 20.6, 287th overall, 49th in 1A. North White, 15.03, 297th overall, 54th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Wes-Del defeated Southern Wells, 51-6. North White lost to Tri-County, 36-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wes-Del 7-9. North White 7-8.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: North White, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: North White, 58-26, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: North White, 24-23.
West Vigo (1-3) at Brown County (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Hill Field.
COACHES: Aaron Clements, 7-18 in 3rd year at West Vigo, 15-30 in 5th year overall. Tony Bell, 3-1 in 1st year at Brown County, 21-48 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Vigo, 27.44, 264th overall, 56th in 3A. Brown County, 22.69, 279th overall, 54th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: West Vigo lost to Northview, 49-7. Brown County defeated Irvington Prep, 57-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Vigo 10-6. Brown County 3-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: West Vigo, 18-3.
LAST MEETING: West Vigo, 41-21, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: West Vigo, 31-21.
Western (0-4) at Hamilton Heights (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Husky Stadium.
COACHES: Blake Conklin, 0-4 in 1st year at Western. Jon Kirschner, 33-34 in 7th year at Hamilton Heights.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 46.71, 182nd overall, 41st in 3A. Western, 36.48, 221st overall, 49th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Western lost to Tipton, 31-7. Hamilton Heights lost to Danville, 38-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Western 12-4. Hamilton Heights 11-5.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Hamilton Heights, 14-12.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Heights, 32-0, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Hamilton Heights, 24-17.
Wheeler (2-2) at Boone Grove (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Boone Grove.
COACHES: Nick Testa, 8-6 in 2nd year at Wheeler, 16-28 in 5th year overall. Dan Kukulski, 45-34 in 8th year at Boone Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wheeler, 53.85, 147th overall, 20th in 2A. Boone Grove, 43.24, 198th overall, 33rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Wheeler defeated Hammond Noll, 44-13. Boone Grove defeated Calumet Christian, 50-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wheeler 9-7. Boone Grove 5-6.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Wheeler, 8-7.
LAST MEETING: Wheeler, 28-20, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Wheeler, 28-21.
Whitko (0-4) at Northwestern (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tiger Field.
COACHES: Brad Sprunger, 1-19 in 3rd year at Whitko. Caleb Small, 4-0 in 1st year at Northwestern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northwestern, 43.35, 195th overall, 44th in 3A. Whitko, 16.95, 292nd overall, 56th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Whitko lost to Maconaquah, 62-0. Northwestern defeated Lewis Cass, 64-55.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Whitko 11-4. Northwestern 4-12.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Northwestern, 45-24.
Yorktown (3-1) at New Castle (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Huffman Field.
COACHES: Mike Wilhelm, 108-104 in 20th year at Yorktown. Kyle York, 28-50 in 8th year at New Castle.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Yorktown, 70.34, 64th overall, 16th in 4A. New Castle, 51.61, 159th overall, 40th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Yorktown defeated Delta, 28-14. New Castle defeated Shelbyville, 28-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Yorktown 6-9. New Castle 7-9.
SERIES LAST 35 YEARS: Tied, 5-5.
LAST MEETING: Yorktown, 34-28, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Yorktown, 31-17.