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FRIDAY, SEP. 18
Sagarin Ratings ŠJeff Sagarin
Adams Central (3-1) at Heritage (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Michael Mosser, 171-52 in 18th year at Adams Central. Jeremy Hullinger, 16-8 in 3rd year at Heritage.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Adams Central, 73.79, 52nd overall, 4th in 3A. Heritage, 60.93, 107th overall, 18th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Adams Central defeated Jay County, 42-0. Heritage lost to South Adams, 21-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Adams Central 9-7. Heritage 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Adams Central, 22-18.
LAST MEETING: Adams Central, 14-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Adams Central, 28-10.
Alexandria (2-2) at Oak Hill (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Oak Hill.
COACHES: Pete Gast, 85-97 in 18th year at Alexandria, 100-132 in 23rd year overall. Bud Ozmun, 171-119 in 28th year at Oak Hill.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Alexandria, 57.19, 131st overall, 13th in 2A. Oak Hill, 45.45, 189th overall, 25th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Alexandria lost to Mississinewa, 50-21. Oak Hill defeated Frankton, 42-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Alexandria 8-8. Oak Hill 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Oak Hill, 18-5.
LAST MEETING: Alexandria, 27-21, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Alexandria, 38-21.
Anderson (0-4) at Kokomo (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cross Field.
COACHES: Shane Arnold, 1-13 in 2nd year at Anderson, 29-59 in 9th year overall. Grant Foes, 1-3 in 1st year at Kokomo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Kokomo, 58.33, 120th overall, 36th in 4A. Anderson, 17.04, 291st overall, 33rd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Anderson lost to Indianapolis Ritter, 61-0. Kokomo defeated Jeffersonville, 34-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Anderson 11-5. Kokomo 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Kokomo, 31-8.
LAST MEETING: Kokomo, 56-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Kokomo, 45-0.
Andrean (3-1) at Hobart (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, The Brickyard.
COACHES: Chris Skinner, 94-39 in 11th year at Andrean. Eric Schreiber Jr., 20-8 in 3rd year at Hobart, 28-17 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hobart, 79.96, 24th overall, 8th in 4A. Andrean, 66.69, 86th overall, 14th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Andrean defeated Munster, 38-14. Hobart defeated Kankakee Valley, 72-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Andrean 2-0. Hobart 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Andrean 4-12. Hobart 4-12.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hobart, 24-16.
LAST MEETING: Andrean, 17-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Hobart, 45-17.
Avon (3-1) at Franklin Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Flashes Stadium.
COACHES: Rob Gibson, 14-21 in 4th year at Avon, 36-24 in 6th year overall. Jayson West, 23-32 in 6th year at Franklin Central, 146-70 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Avon, 89.69, 7th overall, 6th in 6A. Franklin Central, 77.66, 35th overall, 15th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Avon lost to Brownsburg, 49-7. Franklin Central lost to Zionsville, 30-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Avon 0-1. Franklin Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Avon 11-5. Franklin Central 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Franklin Central, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: Avon, 35-10, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Avon, 35-10.
Batesville (4-0) at East Central (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Trojan Field.
COACHES: Evan Ulery, 68-49 in 11th year at Batesville. Jake Meiners, 77-17 in 8th year at East Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Central, 89.68, 8th overall, 2nd in 4A. Batesville, 70.52, 65th overall, 7th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Batesville defeated Rushville, 50-7. East Central defeated Franklin County, 63-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Batesville 7-9. East Central 9-3.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: East Central, 34-6.
LAST MEETING: East Central, 45-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: East Central, 31-0.
Bellmont (0-4) at Huntington North (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Viking Stadium.
COACHES: Blake Blaker, 0-4 in 1st year at Bellmont, 2-22 in 3rd year overall. Mike Eshbach, 16-21 in 4th year at Huntington North, 71-101 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Huntington North, 75.13, 47th overall, 9th in 5A. Bellmont, 39.36, 217th overall, 48th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bellmont lost to Norwell, 42-7. Huntington North lost to Columbia City, 34-31.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bellmont 0-1. Huntington North 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bellmont 12-4. Huntington North 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Huntington North, 9-2.
LAST MEETING: Huntington North, 42-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Huntington North, 38-0.
Ben Davis (2-2) at Warren Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Warren Central.
COACHES: Brett Cooper, 2-2 in 1st year at Ben Davis, 44-57 in 10th year overall. J.T. Whitaker, 12-5 in 2nd year at Warren Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 92.19, 6th overall, 5th in 6A. Ben Davis, 84.14, 15th overall, 10th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Ben Davis lost to Center Grove, 21-10. Warren Central defeated Lawrence Central, 47-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Ben Davis 0-1. Warren Central 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Ben Davis 8-8. Warren Central 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Warren Central, 26-25.
LAST MEETING: Warren Central, 38-23, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Warren Central, 31-21.
Blackford (1-3) at Mississinewa (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Fisher Field.
COACHES: Steve Boozier, 46-52 in 10th year at Blackford, 91-142 in 24th year overall. Jeremy Lochner, 13-3 in 2nd year at Mississinewa.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mississinewa, 67.76, 78th overall, 12th in 3A. Blackford, 22.46, 275th overall, 55th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Blackford lost to Eastbrook, 64-6. Mississinewa defeated Alexandria, 50-21.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 9-7. Mississinewa 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Mississinewa, 31-14.
LAST MEETING: Mississinewa, 56-13, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Mississinewa, 49-0.
Bloomington South (4-0) at Greenfield-Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Myers Field.
COACHES: Gabe Johnson, 55-18 in 7th year at Bloomington South, 69-28 in 9th year overall. Travis Nolting, 43-35 in 8th year at Greenfield, 103-63 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bloomington South, 85.37, 12th overall, 2nd in 5A. Greenfield, 56.32, 138th overall, 22nd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington South defeated Muncie Central, 45-21. Greenfield lost to Pendleton Heights, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington South 5-11. Greenfield 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Bloomington South, 56-7.
Bowman Academy (2-1) at Illinois HomeSchool
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Illinois HomeSchool.
COACHES: Gary Richardson, 8-6 in 2nd year at Bowman.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bowman, 27.09, 269th overall, 36th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Bowman defeated East Chicago Central, 42-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bowman 3-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
Bremen (4-0) at Jimtown (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Knepp Field.
COACHES: Justin Bogunia, 10-5 in 2nd year at Bremen, 115-68 in 17th year overall. Cody Vincent, 11-14 in 3rd year at Jimtown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bremen, 67.54, 80th overall, 8th in 2A. Jimtown, 58.26, 121st overall, 23rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bremen defeated LaVille, 49-7. Jimtown defeated John Glenn, 20-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bremen 4-12. Jimtown 5-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Jimtown, 37-10.
LAST MEETING: Bremen, 29-22, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Bremen, 38-28.
Brown County (1-3) at South Decatur (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Siebel Field.
COACHES: Tony Bell, 9-16 in 3rd year at Brown County, 27-63 in 10th year overall. Aarik Gault, 2-2 in 1st year at South Decatur.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Decatur, 22.39, 276th overall, 38th in 1A. Brown County, 6.61, 306th overall, 63rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Brown County lost to North Decatur, 80-0. South Decatur defeated Crawford County, 55-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brown County 1-1. South Decatur 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brown County 6-10. South Decatur 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tied, 3-3.
LAST MEETING: South Decatur, 26-20, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: South Decatur, 49-10.
Brownsburg (4-0) at Fishers (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Clarian Field.
COACHES: John Hart, 100-19 in 11th year at Brownsburg, 367-100 in 42nd year overall. Curt Funk, 38-33 in 7th year at Fishers, 115-69 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownsburg, 98.68, 1st overall, 1st in 6A. Fishers, 64, 97th overall, 26th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Brownsburg defeated Avon, 49-7. Fishers lost to Hamilton Southeastern, 49-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brownsburg 1-0. Fishers 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownsburg 8-5. Fishers 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Brownsburg, 13-7.
LAST MEETING: Brownsburg, 42-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Brownsburg, 71-0.
Brownstown Central (4-0) at North Harrison (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, North Harrison.
COACHES: Reed May, 330-66 in 34th year at Brownstown. Gary Fessel, 4-11 in 2nd year at North Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownstown, 77.21, 38th overall, 3rd in 2A. North Harrison, 32.63, 250th overall, 53rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Brownstown defeated Salem, 34-7. North Harrison lost to Charlestown, 42-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brownstown 3-0. North Harrison 0-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownstown 6-10. North Harrison 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Brownstown, 33-6.
LAST MEETING: Brownstown, 56-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Brownstown, 62-0.
Calumet Christian at Hammond Noll (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Bishop Noll.
COACHES: Rick Good, 4-10 in 2nd year at Bishop Noll, 39-43 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Noll, 30.66, 255th overall, 54th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Noll lost to Wheeler, 45-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Noll 9-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Bishop Noll, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Hammond Noll, 34-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
Carmel (2-2) at Lawrence North (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bell Field.
COACHES: Kevin Wright, 11-4 in 2nd year at Carmel, 170-32 in 18th year overall. Patrick Mallory, 63-77 in 14th year at Lawrence North, 77-85 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence North, 92.74, 3rd overall, 3rd in 6A. Carmel, 87.24, 9th overall, 7th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel defeated Pike, 37-14. Lawrence North defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 56-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carmel 1-0. Lawrence North 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carmel 7-9. Lawrence North 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Carmel, 25-3.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 17-14, Sep. 15, 2023.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrence North, 42-28.
Castle (3-1) at Boonville (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Bennett Field.
COACHES: Doug Hurt, 152-82 in 21st year at Castle. John Batts, 8-6 in 2nd year at Boonville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Castle, 67.11, 83rd overall, 14th in 5A. Boonville, 60.26, 110th overall, 30th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Castle defeated Evansville Harrison, 29-21. Boonville defeated Evansville Central, 28-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Castle 1-0. Boonville 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Castle 4-12. Boonville 2-14.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Castle, 16-1.
LAST MEETING: Castle, 33-0, Aug. 30, 2002.
jh PREDICTION: Castle, 31-17.
Centerville (1-3) at Northeastern (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Northeastern.
COACHES: Ryan Cole, 33-12 in 5th year at Centerville, 33-20 in 6th year overall. Wes Oler, 50-25 in 8th year at Northeastern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northeastern, 48.72, 172nd overall, 22nd in 2A. Centerville, 45.3, 190th overall, 42nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Centerville lost to Lapel, 40-10. Northeastern defeated Winchester, 44-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Centerville 1-1. Northeastern 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Centerville 13-3. Northeastern 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Centerville, 29-12.
LAST MEETING: Northeastern, 29-27, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northeastern, 31-28.
Central Noble (1-3) at Lakeland (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Laker Field.
COACHES: Gabe Stuck, 1-3 in 1st year at Central Noble. Tom Wogomon, 7-8 in 2nd year at Lakeland, 87-96 in 18th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lakeland, 43.57, 197th overall, 28th in 2A. Central Noble, 34.98, 239th overall, 41st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Central Noble lost to West Noble, 63-0. Lakeland lost to Fairfield, 35-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central Noble 10-6. Lakeland 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lakeland, 23-16.
LAST MEETING: Lakeland, 42-8, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lakeland, 31-17.
Charlestown (3-1) at Providence (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Murphy Stadium.
COACHES: Aaron Daniel, 11-4 in 2nd year at Charlestown. Daniel McDonald, 54-22 in 7th year at Providence.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Charlestown, 61.86, 101st overall, 28th in 4A. Providence, 39.52, 215th overall, 33rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Charlestown defeated North Harrison, 42-6. Providence defeated Clarksville, 27-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Charlestown 8-8. Providence 6-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Providence, 18-9.
LAST MEETING: Charlestown, 32-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Charlestown, 49-10.
Chesterton (3-1) at Valparaiso (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Viking Field.
COACHES: Mark Peterson, 66-74 in 14th year at Chesterton, 101-103 in 20th year overall. Bill Marshall, 74-27 in 9th year at Valparaiso.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Valparaiso, 69.54, 69th overall, 23rd in 6A. Chesterton, 65.25, 92nd overall, 17th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Chesterton defeated LaPorte, 35-7. Valparaiso defeated Michigan City, 42-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Chesterton 2-0. Valparaiso 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Chesterton 6-10. Valparaiso 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Valparaiso, 37-16.
LAST MEETING: Chesterton, 24-16, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Valparaiso, 28-21.
Churubusco (1-3) at Angola (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Angola Stadium.
COACHES: Paul Sade, 88-52 in 14th year at Churubusco. Seth Wilcox, 3-1 in 1st year at Angola, 21-34 in 6th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Angola, 69.64, 67th overall, 8th in 3A. Churubusco, 42.15, 204th overall, 18th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Churubusco defeated Prairie Heights, 26-21. Angola defeated Garrett, 43-28.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Churubusco 11-5. Angola 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Churubusco, 9-0.
LAST MEETING: Churubusco, 14-7, Sep. 20, 2013.
jh PREDICTION: Angola, 52-7.
Cloverdale (3-1) at North Daviess (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Brown Field.
COACHES: Tyler Lotz, 18-28 in 5th year at Cloverdale. Trent Fine, 49-40 in 9th year at North Daviess, 66-72 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Daviess, 57.03, 132nd overall, 6th in 1A. Cloverdale, 56.71, 133rd overall, 7th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Cloverdale defeated North Central (Farmersburg), 40-27. North Daviess defeated Pike Central, 63-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Cloverdale 1-0. North Daviess 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cloverdale 7-9. North Daviess 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Daviess, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: North Daviess, 30-23, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Daviess, 35-31.
Columbia City (3-1) at DeKalb (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Young Field.
COACHES: Brett Fox, 70-62 in 13th year at Columbia City. Ryan Robertson, 10-4 in 2nd year at DeKalb.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbia City, 83.3, 18th overall, 6th in 4A. DeKalb, 77.61, 36th overall, 12th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Columbia City defeated Huntington North, 34-31. DeKalb lost to East Noble, 14-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbia City 8-8. DeKalb 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Columbia City, 27-26.
LAST MEETING: Columbia City, 16-10, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Columbia City, 38-24.
Columbus East (2-2) at New Albany (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Buerk Field.
COACHES: Tyler Campbell, 2-2 in 1st year at Columbus East, 21-19 in 5th year overall. Marc Clark, 1-3 in 1st year at New Albany.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus East, 59.48, 114th overall, 32nd in 4A. New Albany, 42.9, 201st overall, 28th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Columbus East defeated Jennings County, 46-0. New Albany lost to Bedford North Lawrence, 40-24.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus East 7-9. New Albany 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Columbus East, 25-5.
LAST MEETING: Columbus East, 49-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Columbus East, 42-14.
Concord (3-1) at Northridge (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Interra Field.
COACHES: Craig Koehler, 86-38 in 12th year at Concord. Luke Amstutz, 4-0 in 1st year at Northridge, 128-52 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northridge, 87.1, 10th overall, 3rd in 4A. Concord, 78.55, 28th overall, 4th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Concord defeated Goshen, 44-3. Northridge defeated Wawasee, 64-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Concord 2-0. Northridge 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Concord 6-10. Northridge 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Concord, 31-10.
LAST MEETING: Concord, 21-14, Sep. 12, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northridge, 45-24.
Corydon Central (1-3) at Clarksville (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Newcom Field.
COACHES: Luke Keller, 7-27 in 4th year at Corydon. Jason Hawkins, 8-7 in 2nd year at Clarksville, 136-81 in 21st year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Corydon, 43.23, 198th overall, 44th in 3A. Clarksville, 34.35, 243rd overall, 43rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Corydon lost to Scottsburg, 9-8. Clarksville lost to Providence, 27-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Corydon 9-7. Clarksville 4-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tied, 18-18.
LAST MEETING: Corydon, 52-8, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Corydon, 35-14.
Covington (1-3) at South Vermillion (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Anderson Field.
COACHES: Justin Wheeler, 16-19 in 4th year at Covington. Corey Miller, 5-9 in 2nd year at South Vermillion.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Vermillion, 37.73, 223rd overall, 34th in 2A. Covington, 20.07, 282nd overall, 41st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Covington lost to Fountain Central, 44-8. South Vermillion defeated North Vermillion, 33-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Covington 0-1. South Vermillion 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Covington 5-11. South Vermillion 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: South Vermillion, 17-15.
LAST MEETING: Covington, 30-25, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: South Vermillion, 42-14.
Crawford County (0-4) at Mitchell (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cole Field.
COACHES: Nick Stroud, 5-19 in 3rd year at Crawford County. Bobby Owens, 0-4 in 1st year at Mitchell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mitchell, 17.84, 288th overall, 59th in 2A. Crawford County,-.29, 312th overall, 59th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Crawford County lost to South Decatur, 55-6. Mitchell lost to Eastern Greene, 24-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crawford County 5-11. Mitchell 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Mitchell, 16-3.
LAST MEETING: Crawford County, 24-22, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Mitchell, 56-7.
Culver Academy (1-3) at Hammond Central (1-2)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Zlotnik Field.
COACHES: Andy Dorrel, 162-145 in 29th year at Culver Academy. Rick Bailey, 1-2 in 1st year at Hammond Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver Academy, 48.75, 171st overall, 47th in 4A. Hammond Central, 34.74, 241st overall, 30th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Culver Academy lost to McCutcheon, 23-0. Hammond Central lost to Gary West, 40-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Culver Academy 6-10. Hammond Central 3-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Culver Academy, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Culver Academy, 35-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Culver Academy, 35-7.
Danville (4-0) at Lebanon (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, LHS Field.
COACHES: Jayme Comer, 51-20 in 7th year at Danville. Josh Yoder, 13-4 in 2nd year at Lebanon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Danville, 72.96, 54th overall, 17th in 4A. Lebanon, 65.81, 89th overall, 25th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Danville defeated Terre Haute South, 42-19. Lebanon defeated Marion, 42-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Danville 7-9. Lebanon 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Danville, 18-9.
LAST MEETING: Lebanon, 38-35, Oct. 3, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Danville, 35-24.
Delphi (1-3) at Tri-Central (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tri-Central.
COACHES: Terry Peebles, 1-3 in 1st year at Delphi, 76-44 in 12th year overall. Adam Rich, 0-4 in 1st year at Tri-Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Delphi, 28.76, 261st overall, 49th in 2A. Tri-Central, 3.44, 310th overall, 57th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Delphi lost to Carroll (Flora), 24-0. Tri-Central lost to North Newton, 61-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Delphi 11-5. Tri-Central 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Delphi, 11-2.
LAST MEETING: Delphi, 34-22, Sep. 20, 2024.
jh PREDICTION: Delphi, 51-0.
East Chicago Central (0-4) at Munster (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Mustang Field.
COACHES: Corey Bailey, 6-29 in 4th year at East Chicago. Romison Saint-Louis, 7-18 in 3rd year at Munster, 38-49 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Munster, 52.1, 156th overall, 24th in 5A. East Chicago, 15.91, 295th overall, 63rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: East Chicago lost to Bowman Academy, 42-6. Munster lost to Andrean, 38-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: East Chicago 9-5. Munster 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Munster, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: Munster, 44-30, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Munster, 42-0.
East Noble (4-0) at Leo (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lions Field.
COACHES: Alex Stewart, 28-3 in 3rd year at East Noble, 82-42 in 12th year overall. Jason Doerffler, 37-14 in 5th year at Leo, 60-72 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: East Noble, 84.05, 16th overall, 4th in 4A. Leo, 79.6, 26th overall, 10th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: East Noble defeated DeKalb, 14-10. Leo defeated New Haven, 37-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: East Noble 9-7. Leo 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tied, 9-9.
LAST MEETING: East Noble, 56-40, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: East Noble, 31-21.
Eastern (Greentown) (4-0) at Carroll (Flora) (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Carroll Field.
COACHES: Josh Edwards, 110-95 in 20th year at Eastern, 126-159 in 28th year overall. Blake Betzner, 52-13 in 6th year at Carroll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern, 58.13, 122nd overall, 12th in 2A. Carroll, 45.83, 186th overall, 16th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern defeated Taylor, 48-0. Carroll defeated Delphi, 24-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastern 2-0. Carroll 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern 5-11. Carroll 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Eastern, 5-4.
LAST MEETING: Eastern, 28-27, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Eastern, 38-17.
Eastern Greene (2-2) at Eastern (Pekin) (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Eastern.
COACHES: Shawn Nikirk, 4-11 in 2nd year at Eastern Greene. Jordan Williams, 2-12 in 2nd year at Eastern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern Greene, 27.5, 268th overall, 53rd in 2A. Eastern, 21.99, 279th overall, 56th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern Greene defeated Mitchell, 24-12. Eastern defeated Edinburgh, 64-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern Greene 5-11. Eastern 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Eastern, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Eastern, 14-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Eastern Greene, 38-24.
Eastern Hancock (4-0) at Knightstown (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Willard Field.
COACHES: William Coonce, 4-0 in 1st year at Eastern Hancock. Trent Taylor, 17-18 in 4th year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastern Hancock, 75.26, 46th overall, 4th in 2A. Knightstown, 36.55, 230th overall, 27th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Eastern Hancock defeated New Castle, 47-19. Knightstown defeated Union City, 60-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastern Hancock 6-10. Knightstown 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Eastern Hancock, 26-17.
LAST MEETING: Eastern Hancock, 58-20, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Eastern Hancock, 59-0.
Eastside (4-0) at Fairfield (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Falcon Field.
COACHES: Alyx Brandewie, 26-13 in 4th year at Eastside, 34-35 in 7th year overall. Cory Stoner, 11-14 in 3rd year at Fairfield, 40-30 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastside, 78.34, 30th overall, 2nd in 2A. Fairfield, 65.29, 91st overall, 15th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Eastside defeated Fremont, 42-13. Fairfield defeated Lakeland, 35-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastside 9-7. Fairfield 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Eastside, 18-14.
LAST MEETING: Eastside, 34-0, Nov. 8, 2019, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Eastside, 38-17.
Edinburgh (1-3) at Milan (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Teepee.
COACHES: James Starks, 1-3 in 1st year at Edinburgh. Ryan Langferman, 129-84 in 19th year at Milan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Milan, 67.49, 81st overall, 1st in 1A. Edinburgh, 3.27, 311th overall, 58th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Edinburgh lost to Eastern (Pekin), 64-0. Milan defeated Switzerland County, 46-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edinburgh 5-10. Milan 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Milan, 38-3.
LAST MEETING: Milan, 62-0, Sep. 25, 2020.
jh PREDICTION: Milan, 65-0.
Elwood (1-3) at Eastbrook (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Adamson Stadium.
COACHES: Sammy Mireles, 5-19 in 3rd year at Elwood. Jeff Adamson, 333-109 in 38th year at Eastbrook.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastbrook, 52.49, 154th overall, 31st in 3A. Elwood, 14.17, 298th overall, 61st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Elwood lost to Madison-Grant, 46-0. Eastbrook defeated Blackford, 64-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Elwood 0-1. Eastbrook 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Elwood 6-10. Eastbrook 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Eastbrook, 27-2.
LAST MEETING: Eastbrook, 42-0, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Eastbrook, 49-0.
Evansville Central (1-3) at Evansville Reitz (4-0)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Reitz Bowl.
COACHES: Brandon Artis, 3-31 in 4th year at Central. Cory Brunson, 50-23 in 7th year at Reitz, 84-63 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Reitz, 83.89, 17th overall, 5th in 4A. Central, 47.41, 182nd overall, 51st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Central lost to Boonville, 28-22. Reitz defeated Evansville North, 33-29.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central 11-5. Reitz 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Reitz, 37-18.
LAST MEETING: Reitz, 37-13, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Reitz, 42-0.
Evansville Mater Dei (3-1) at Jasper (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Brewer Field.
COACHES: Cody Hess, 9-7 in 2nd year at Mater Dei. Derek Hart, 11-5 in 2nd year at Jasper, 45-33 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jasper, 67.62, 79th overall, 22nd in 4A. Mater Dei, 67.16, 82nd overall, 13th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Mater Dei lost to Evansville Memorial, 52-21. Jasper defeated Evansville Bosse, 49-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Mater Dei 0-1. Jasper 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mater Dei 9-7. Jasper 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Jasper, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Jasper, 28-21, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Mater Dei, 35-34.
Evansville Memorial (4-0) at Evansville Harrison (0-4)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Romain Stadium.
COACHES: John Hurley, 161-72 in 19th year at Memorial. Mo Sutton, 12-53 in 7th year at Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 82.96, 19th overall, 1st in 3A. Harrison, 54.97, 143rd overall, 41st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Memorial defeated Evansville Mater Dei, 52-21. Harrison lost to Castle, 29-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Memorial 2-0. Harrison 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Memorial 7-9. Harrison 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Memorial, 26-15.
LAST MEETING: Memorial, 38-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 56-3.
Evansville North (1-3) at Evansville Bosse (0-4)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Enlow Field.
COACHES: Zac Nero, 9-6 in 2nd year at North. Johnte Hawkins, 0-4 in 1st year at Bosse.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North, 69.12, 71st overall, 13th in 5A. Bosse, 35.38, 237th overall, 57th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: North lost to Evansville Reitz, 33-29. Bosse lost to Jasper, 49-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: North 0-1. Bosse 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North 11-5. Bosse 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North, 29-13.
LAST MEETING: North, 49-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North, 52-0.
Fort Wayne Blackhawk (2-2) at South Adams (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Starfire Field.
COACHES: Brice Bennett, 6-27 in 4th year at Blackhawk. Grant Moser, 92-44 in 12th year at South Adams.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Adams, 61.05, 105th overall, 4th in 1A. Blackhawk, 31.88, 253rd overall, 32nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Blackhawk defeated Phalen Academy, 42-24. South Adams defeated Heritage, 21-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackhawk 8-6. South Adams 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: South Adams, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: South Adams, 49-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: South Adams, 35-0.
Fort Wayne Concordia (1-3) at Fort Wayne Northrop (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Spuller Stadium.
COACHES: Tim Mannigel, 67-105 in 16th year at Concordia. John Schaefer, 2-1 in 1st year at Northrop.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northrop, 78.56, 27th overall, 12th in 6A. Concordia, 47.66, 180th overall, 39th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Concordia lost to Fort Wayne North, 38-7. Northrop defeated Homestead, 28-16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Concordia 0-1. Northrop 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Concordia 7-9. Northrop 8-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Northrop, 16-15.
LAST MEETING: Northrop, 47-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northrop, 35-0.
Fort Wayne Dwenger (3-1) at Homestead (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Walters Stadium.
COACHES: Jason Garrett, 76-29 in 9th year at Bishop Dwenger. Chad Zolman, 175-69 in 23rd year at Homestead.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Homestead, 73.69, 53rd overall, 19th in 6A. Bishop Dwenger, 71.56, 60th overall, 19th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Dwenger lost to Carroll (Fort Wayne), 49-29. Homestead lost to Fort Wayne Northrop, 28-16.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Dwenger 5-9. Homestead 10-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Bishop Dwenger, 6-5.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Dwenger, 15-3, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Dwenger, 24-23.
Fort Wayne Luers (0-4) at Fort Wayne North (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Chambers Field.
COACHES: Kyle Lindsay, 104-75 in 14th year at Bishop Luers. Jaylon Smith, 2-1 in 1st year at North Side.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Side, 72.64, 56th overall, 18th in 4A. Bishop Luers, 50.72, 162nd overall, 45th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Luers lost to Fort Wayne South, 42-14. North Side defeated Fort Wayne Concordia, 38-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Luers 10-6. North Side 7-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Bishop Luers, 23-11.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Luers, 31-28, 2OT, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Side, 42-3.
Fort Wayne Snider (2-2) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Gorsuch Complex.
COACHES: Kurt Tippmann, 163-49 in 18th year at Snider. Doug Dinan, 131-57 in 17th year at Carroll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 84.16, 14th overall, 9th in 6A. Snider, 72.71, 55th overall, 11th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Snider defeated Fort Wayne Wayne, 42-14. Carroll defeated Fort Wayne Dwenger, 49-29.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Snider 8-8. Carroll 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Snider, 9-8.
LAST MEETING: Carroll, 47-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 49-21.
Fort Wayne Wayne (0-4) at Fort Wayne South (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Weichert Stadium.
COACHES: Darrion White, 0-14 in 2nd year at Wayne. Andre Goodwell, 8-27 in 4th year at South Side.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Side, 65.92, 88th overall, 15th in 5A. Wayne, 51.22, 161st overall, 25th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Wayne lost to Fort Wayne Snider, 42-14. South Side defeated Fort Wayne Luers, 42-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wayne 11-5. South Side 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Wayne, 22-21.
LAST MEETING: South Side, 52-14, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: South Side, 38-14.
Fountain Central (1-3) at Attica (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bruce Field.
COACHES: Jacob Earl, 1-3 in 1st year at Fountain Central. Derek Dean, 3-21 in 3rd year at Attica.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fountain Central, 36.88, 226th overall, 25th in 1A. Attica, 7.58, 305th overall, 53rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Fountain Central defeated Covington, 44-8. Attica lost to Parke Heritage, 49-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fountain Central 10-6. Attica 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Fountain Central, 34-18.
LAST MEETING: Fountain Central, 49-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Fountain Central, 54-0.
Frankfort (0-4) at Cascade (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cascade Stadium.
COACHES: Andrew Dudley, 0-4 in 1st year at Frankfort. Nick Brickens, 3-1 in 1st year at Cascade.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cascade, 72.22, 59th overall, 6th in 2A. Frankfort, 17.5, 289th overall, 62nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Frankfort lost to Southmont, 42-6. Cascade defeated North Montgomery, 49-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frankfort 9-7. Cascade 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Cascade, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Cascade, 77-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Cascade, 53-0.
Fremont (3-1) at West Noble (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Charger Field.
COACHES: Trevor Thomas, 24-33 in 6th year at Fremont. Monte Mawhorter, 138-142 in 28th year at West Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Noble, 68.95, 72nd overall, 10th in 3A. Fremont, 56.6, 135th overall, 9th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Fremont lost to Eastside, 42-13. West Noble defeated Central Noble, 63-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fremont 7-7. West Noble 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: West Noble, 17-11.
LAST MEETING: West Noble, 32-12, Oct. 18, 2013.
jh PREDICTION: West Noble, 49-24.
Frontier (2-2) at Rensselaer Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Harrison Complex.
COACHES: Jack Barron, 20-4 in 3rd year at Frontier. Chris Meeks, 208-115 in 28th year at Rensselaer.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rensselaer, 61.26, 102nd overall, 11th in 2A. Frontier, 27.54, 267th overall, 35th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Frontier defeated Faith Christian, 35-0. Rensselaer defeated North Knox, 33-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frontier 9-7. Rensselaer 4-12.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Rensselaer, 38-0.
Gary West (3-0) at Calumet (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Arrowhead.
COACHES: Mark Hidalgo, 3-0 in 1st year at West Side, 55-51 in 11th year overall. Nick Testa, 3-1 in 1st year at Calumet, 33-32 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Calumet, 45.5, 188th overall, 41st in 3A. West Side, 37.92, 222nd overall, 55th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: West Side defeated River Forest, 30-28. Calumet defeated Highland, 42-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: West Side 2-0. Calumet 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Side 2-9. Calumet 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Calumet, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: West Side, 36-0, Oct. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Calumet, 42-24.
Greencastle (1-3) at North Putnam (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cougar Stadium.
COACHES: Dave Stephens, 19-19 in 4th year at Greencastle, 20-46 in 7th year overall. Scott_ Moore, 20-24 in 5th year at North Putnam.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Putnam, 56.53, 136th overall, 14th in 2A. Greencastle, 37.69, 224th overall, 35th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Greencastle lost to Western Boone, 49-28. North Putnam defeated Crawfordsville, 42-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Greencastle 0-2. North Putnam 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greencastle 9-7. North Putnam 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Greencastle, 25-19.
LAST MEETING: Greencastle, 51-48, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Putnam, 52-21.
Greensburg (2-2) at South Dearborn (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Backman Field.
COACHES: Isaac Sliger, 6-10 in 2nd year at Greensburg, 17-39 in 6th year overall. Rand Ballart, 53-64 in 12th year at South Dearborn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greensburg, 54.5, 145th overall, 29th in 3A. South Dearborn, 42.75, 202nd overall, 45th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Greensburg lost to Lawrenceburg, 49-3. South Dearborn defeated Richmond, 21-19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greensburg 9-7. South Dearborn 6-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tied, 20-20.
LAST MEETING: Greensburg, 23-14, Oct. 31, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Greensburg, 42-14.
Greenwood (2-2) at Beech Grove (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Pit.
COACHES: Justin Boser, 14-24 in 4th year at Greenwood, 28-62 in 9th year overall. Rajshawn Mosley, 14-11 in 3rd year at Beech Grove, 17-17 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Beech Grove, 68.78, 74th overall, 21st in 4A. Greenwood, 58.86, 117th overall, 35th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Greenwood defeated Speedway, 50-21. Beech Grove lost to Triton Central, 14-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greenwood 10-6. Beech Grove 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Greenwood, 18-5.
LAST MEETING: Greenwood, 43-7, Oct. 20, 2017, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Beech Grove, 38-14.
Griffith (4-0) at River Forest (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Madden Field.
COACHES: Phil Mason, 25-11 in 4th year at Griffith, 183-104 in 26th year overall. Terrance Terry, 1-3 in 1st year at River Forest.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Griffith, 71.47, 62nd overall, 6th in 3A. River Forest, 26.18, 271st overall, 56th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Griffith defeated Boone Grove, 55-6. River Forest lost to Gary West, 30-28.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Griffith 5-11. River Forest 10-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Griffith, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Griffith, 49-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Griffith, 63-0.
Guerin Catholic (2-2) at Indianapolis Roncalli (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tully Field.
COACHES: Tom Dilley, 79-58 in 13th year at Guerin, 159-135 in 27th year overall. Sam Otley, 19-11 in 3rd year at Roncalli.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Roncalli, 79.8, 25th overall, 9th in 4A. Guerin, 66.72, 85th overall, 23rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Guerin lost to Brebeuf Jesuit, 17-14. Roncalli defeated Columbus North, 27-15.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Guerin 9-7. Roncalli 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Roncalli, 10-0.
LAST MEETING: Roncalli, 49-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Roncalli, 35-7.
Hagerstown (4-0) at Cambridge City Lincoln (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lincoln.
COACHES: Scott Snodgrass, 83-83 in 16th year at Hagerstown, 93-142 in 23rd year overall. Chad Bowman, 0-4 in 1st year at Lincoln.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hagerstown, 43.22, 199th overall, 29th in 2A. Lincoln, 3.64, 308th overall, 55th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Hagerstown defeated Union County, 63-7. Lincoln lost to Christel House, 40-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hagerstown 1-0. Lincoln 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hagerstown 5-11. Lincoln 6-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hagerstown, 39-8.
LAST MEETING: Hagerstown, 76-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Hagerstown, 77-0.
Hamilton Southeastern (2-2) at Westfield (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Stanley Stadium.
COACHES: Michael Kelly, 50-21 in 7th year at Hamilton SE, 64-37 in 10th year overall. Josh Miracle, 27-5 in 3rd year at Westfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Westfield, 93.21, 2nd overall, 2nd in 6A. Hamilton SE, 76.74, 40th overall, 16th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton SE defeated Fishers, 49-35. Westfield defeated Noblesville, 39-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton SE 7-9. Westfield 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hamilton SE, 24-12.
LAST MEETING: Westfield, 21-17, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Westfield, 52-14.
Hanover Central (3-1) at Kankakee Valley (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Jones Field.
COACHES: Tony Bartolomeo, 7-7 in 2nd year at Hanover, 15-39 in 6th year overall. Jonathon Ewing, 0-4 in 1st year at Kankakee Valley, 8-27 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hanover, 59.17, 115th overall, 33rd in 4A. Kankakee Valley, 27.76, 265th overall, 61st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hanover lost to Lowell, 45-31. Kankakee Valley lost to Hobart, 72-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hanover 4-12. Kankakee Valley 15-1.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hanover, 4-0.
LAST MEETING: Hanover, 17-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Hanover, 59-3.
Heritage Hills (3-1) at Washington (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Hatchet Hollow.
COACHES: Kevin Tempel, 3-1 in 1st year at Heritage Hills. Joe Morris, 20-45 in 7th year at Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Hills, 74.86, 48th overall, 15th in 4A. Washington, 36.67, 228th overall, 49th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Heritage Hills defeated Southridge, 47-0. Washington defeated Princeton, 44-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Heritage Hills 2-0. Washington 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage Hills 3-11. Washington 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Heritage Hills, 12-0.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Hills, 56-7, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Heritage Hills, 55-0.
Indianapolis Arsenal Tech (1-3) at Indianapolis Shortridge (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Shortridge.
COACHES: Steve Moorman, 1-3 in 1st year at Arsenal Tech, 50-47 in 11th year overall. Ron Qualls, 6-8 in 2nd year at Shortridge, 109-100 in 20th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shortridge, 29.49, 258th overall, 60th in 4A. Arsenal Tech, 19.06, 285th overall, 32nd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Arsenal Tech defeated Indianapolis Tindley, 26-0. Shortridge lost to Park Tudor, 26-25.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Arsenal Tech 7-9. Shortridge 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Arsenal Tech, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Arsenal Tech, 22-19, Oct. 10, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Shortridge, 38-17.
Indianapolis Attucks (1-3) at Purdue Englewood (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Howe Stadium.
COACHES: Anthony King, 15-7 in 3rd year at Crispus Attucks. Anthony Henderson, 9-5 in 2nd year at Englewood, 26-17 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Englewood, 44.68, 192nd overall, 43rd in 3A. Crispus Attucks, 33.15, 247th overall, 59th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Crispus Attucks defeated Indianapolis Washington, 52-6. Englewood defeated Noblesville HomeSchool, 26-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crispus Attucks 9-7. Englewood 4-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Crispus Attucks, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Crispus Attucks, 62-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Englewood, 21-14.
Indianapolis Cathedral (2-2) at Southport (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cardinal Stadium.
COACHES: Bill Peebles, 75-27 in 9th year at Cathedral, 149-92 in 22nd year overall. Sean Little, 4-11 in 2nd year at Southport.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cathedral, 80.22, 23rd overall, 3rd in 5A. Southport, 40.07, 212th overall, 33rd in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Cathedral defeated Indianapolis Chatard, 16-14. Southport defeated Terre Haute North, 28-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cathedral 5-7. Southport 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Cathedral, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Cathedral, 54-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Cathedral, 70-0.
Indianapolis Chatard (3-1) at Brebeuf Jesuit (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Wilhelm Field.
COACHES: Rob Doyle, 99-27 in 10th year at Bishop Chatard. Matt Geske, 44-29 in 7th year at Brebeuf Jesuit.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Chatard, 92.46, 4th overall, 1st in 4A. Brebeuf Jesuit, 74.27, 50th overall, 16th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Chatard lost to Indianapolis Cathedral, 16-14. Brebeuf Jesuit defeated Guerin Catholic, 17-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Chatard 9-7. Brebeuf Jesuit 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Bishop Chatard, 27-2.
LAST MEETING: Bishop Chatard, 63-33, Oct. 31, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Chatard, 49-7.
Indianapolis Ritter (2-2) at Indianapolis Lutheran (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Meyer Field.
COACHES: Levar Johnson, 12-23 in 4th year at Cardinal Ritter. Dave Pasch, 178-57 in 19th year at Lutheran, 243-114 in 30th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lutheran, 67.06, 84th overall, 9th in 2A. Cardinal Ritter, 52.05, 157th overall, 19th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Cardinal Ritter defeated Anderson, 61-0. Lutheran defeated Indianapolis Scecina, 49-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cardinal Ritter 5-9. Lutheran 2-14.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lutheran, 11-6.
LAST MEETING: Lutheran, 42-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lutheran, 42-17.
Indianapolis Scecina (0-4) at Covenant Christian (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zionsville West.
COACHES: Dan Harris, 8-16 in 3rd year at Scecina. Luke Scifres, 5-9 in 2nd year at Covenant.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Covenant, 42.91, 200th overall, 30th in 2A. Scecina, 39.81, 213th overall, 32nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Scecina lost to Indianapolis Lutheran, 49-10. Covenant defeated Heritage Christian, 48-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Scecina 10-6. Covenant 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Scecina, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Scecina, 27-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Scecina, 28-24.
Indianapolis Tindley (0-4) at Indianapolis Washington (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Washington.
COACHES: Anthony Levy, 0-4 in 1st year at Tindley, 10-18 in 4th year overall. Ramon Stallings, 5-8 in 2nd year at Washington, 18-31 in 6th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Washington, 14.79, 297th overall, 60th in 3A. Tindley, 5.85, 307th overall, 54th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tindley lost to Indianapolis Arsenal Tech, 26-0. Washington lost to Indianapolis Attucks, 52-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tindley 4-10. Washington 3-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tindley, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: Washington, 22-12, Oct. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Washington, 38-0.
Jay County (2-2) at Bluffton (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Park Field.
COACHES: Eddie Fields, 6-9 in 2nd year at Jay County, 20-37 in 6th year overall. Brent Kunkel, 68-36 in 10th year at Bluffton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bluffton, 75.36, 44th overall, 3rd in 3A. Jay County, 48.3, 175th overall, 48th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Jay County lost to Adams Central, 42-0. Bluffton defeated Woodlan, 49-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jay County 6-10. Bluffton 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Bluffton, 8-4.
LAST MEETING: Bluffton, 40-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Bluffton, 52-7.
Jeffersonville (1-3) at Floyd Central (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Weigleb Stadium.
COACHES: Nick Cotner, 1-3 in 1st year at Jeffersonville. James Bragg, 57-31 in 9th year at Floyd Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Floyd Central, 76.47, 41st overall, 7th in 5A. Jeffersonville, 41.29, 208th overall, 32nd in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Jeffersonville lost to Kokomo, 34-0. Floyd Central defeated Seymour, 42-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jeffersonville 1-0. Floyd Central 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jeffersonville 5-11. Floyd Central 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Floyd Central, 26-22.
LAST MEETING: Floyd Central, 34-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Floyd Central, 35-0.
Jennings County (2-2) at Springs Valley (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Death Valley.
COACHES: Jason Burton, 4-20 in 3rd year at Jennings County, 5-39 in 5th year overall. Jason Lowe, 45-13 in 6th year at Springs Valley.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Springs Valley, 55.3, 141st overall, 10th in 1A. Jennings County, 34.89, 240th overall, 58th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Jennings County lost to Columbus East, 46-0. Springs Valley defeated West Washington, 30-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Jennings County 1-0. Springs Valley 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jennings County 7-9. Springs Valley 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Springs Valley, 45-14.
John Glenn (1-3) at Knox (0-4)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Community Field.
COACHES: Troy Sausaman, 1-3 in 1st year at Glenn, 24-42 in 7th year overall. Russ Radtke, 55-26 in 7th year at Knox, 426-163 in 50th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Glenn, 49.55, 166th overall, 33rd in 3A. Knox, 41.61, 207th overall, 31st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Glenn lost to Jimtown, 20-13. Knox lost to Tippecanoe Valley, 21-18.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Glenn 10-6. Knox 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Glenn, 28-19.
LAST MEETING: Knox, 42-22, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Glenn, 28-14.
Lafayette Central Catholic (2-2) at Twin Lakes (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Twin Lakes.
COACHES: Brian Nay, 64-38 in 9th year at Central Catholic. Kevin O'Shea, 24-14 in 4th year at Twin Lakes, 263-124 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Twin Lakes, 59.66, 113th overall, 21st in 3A. Central Catholic, 53.83, 147th overall, 11th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Central Catholic lost to Logansport, 45-7. Twin Lakes defeated Benton Central, 59-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Central Catholic 8-8. Twin Lakes 3-13.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Central Catholic, 14-9.
LAST MEETING: Twin Lakes, 52-3, Sep. 12, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Twin Lakes, 31-28.
LaPorte (1-3) at Lake Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Burial Grounds.
COACHES: Austin Epple, 7-28 in 4th year at LaPorte. Pete Koulianos, 7-17 in 3rd year at Lake Central, 52-65 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lake Central, 53.56, 148th overall, 29th in 6A. LaPorte, 45.69, 187th overall, 26th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: LaPorte lost to Chesterton, 35-7. Lake Central lost to Crown Point, 49-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: LaPorte 8-8. Lake Central 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: LaPorte, 14-9.
LAST MEETING: LaPorte, 27-16, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lake Central, 38-24.
Lawrenceburg (3-1) at Franklin County (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Wildcat Field.
COACHES: Ryan Knigga, 143-45 in 16th year at Lawrenceburg. Wes Gillman, 44-42 in 9th year at Franklin County, 58-65 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrenceburg, 76.77, 39th overall, 2nd in 3A. Franklin County, 61.18, 103rd overall, 17th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrenceburg defeated Greensburg, 49-3. Franklin County lost to East Central, 63-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lawrenceburg 0-1. Franklin County 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrenceburg 6-8. Franklin County 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lawrenceburg, 25-14.
LAST MEETING: Lawrenceburg, 48-27, Oct. 31, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrenceburg, 45-14.
Linton (0-4) at Vincennes Lincoln (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Inman Field.
COACHES: Brian Oliver, 135-36 in 14th year at Linton. Levi Salters, 53-52 in 10th year at Vincennes.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Vincennes, 58.5, 118th overall, 22nd in 3A. Linton, 33.01, 249th overall, 44th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Linton lost to Sullivan, 46-7. Vincennes lost to South Putnam, 49-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Linton 12-4. Vincennes 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Vincennes, 49-3.
Logansport (4-0) at West Lafayette (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Straley Field.
COACHES: Troy Hudson, 12-4 in 2nd year at Logansport. Shane Fry, 127-38 in 14th year at West Lafayette.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Logansport, 80.96, 20th overall, 7th in 4A. West Lafayette, 47.69, 179th overall, 38th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Logansport defeated Lafayette Central Catholic, 45-7. West Lafayette lost to Western, 29-28.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Logansport 8-8. West Lafayette 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Logansport, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Logansport, 44-43, OT, Oct. 3, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Logansport, 56-3.
Lowell (2-2) at Highland (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Sypult Field.
COACHES: Casey McKim, 11-5 in 2nd year at Lowell, 59-22 in 7th year overall. Jimmy McCormack, 1-3 in 1st year at Highland.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lowell, 64.5, 93rd overall, 26th in 4A. Highland, 40.75, 209th overall, 52nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lowell defeated Hanover Central, 45-31. Highland lost to Calumet, 42-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lowell 1-1. Highland 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lowell 12-4. Highland 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lowell, 34-8.
LAST MEETING: Lowell, 42-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lowell, 56-17.
Maconaquah (4-0) at Peru (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bengal Stadium.
COACHES: Ethan Robbins, 4-0 in 1st year at Maconaquah. Chris Makowski, 18-17 in 4th year at Peru, 41-69 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Maconaquah, 57.9, 125th overall, 25th in 3A. Peru, 49, 169th overall, 21st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Maconaquah defeated Whitko, 57-6. Peru lost to Northwestern, 40-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Maconaquah 1-0. Peru 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Maconaquah 7-9. Peru 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Maconaquah, 20-13.
LAST MEETING: Maconaquah, 31-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Maconaquah, 35-24.
Madison-Grant (4-0) at Frankton (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cress Field.
COACHES: Brady Turner, 49-41 in 9th year at Madison-Grant. Marty Wells, 2-13 in 2nd year at Frankton, 75-108 in 18th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Madison-Grant, 51.51, 160th overall, 12th in 1A. Frankton, 31.95, 252nd overall, 45th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Madison-Grant defeated Elwood, 46-0. Frankton lost to Oak Hill, 42-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Madison-Grant 1-0. Frankton 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Madison-Grant 2-14. Frankton 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Madison-Grant, 19-11.
LAST MEETING: Madison-Grant, 26-6, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Madison-Grant, 38-14.
Manchester (1-3) at Northfield (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Dawes Field.
COACHES: Brian Enyeart, 13-12 in 3rd year at Manchester. Brandon Baker, 75-68 in 14th year at Northfield, 114-143 in 25th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northfield, 38.38, 221st overall, 24th in 1A. Manchester, 30.25, 256th overall, 46th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Manchester lost to Lewis Cass, 34-14. Northfield defeated Southwood, 52-18.
VS. COMMON FOES: Manchester 0-1. Northfield 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Manchester 8-8. Northfield 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Manchester, 28-12.
LAST MEETING: Manchester, 35-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northfield, 38-24.
Marion (0-4) at Muncie Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Ball Recreational Field.
COACHES: Craig Chambers, 44-38 in 8th year at Marion, 76-72 in 14th year overall. Kyle Buresh, 8-7 in 2nd year at Muncie Central, 53-21 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Muncie Central, 68.79, 73rd overall, 20th in 4A. Marion, 37.06, 225th overall, 56th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Marion lost to Lebanon, 42-0. Muncie Central lost to Bloomington South, 45-21.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marion 11-5. Muncie Central 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Marion, 25-19.
LAST MEETING: Muncie Central, 48-21, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Muncie Central, 35-0.
Martinsville (0-4) at Franklin (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Heminger Complex.
COACHES: Brian Dugger, 45-33 in 7th year at Martinsville. Chris Coll, 41-55 in 10th year at Franklin, 120-98 in 21st year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Franklin, 60.26, 109th overall, 20th in 5A. Martinsville, 51.62, 158th overall, 44th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Martinsville lost to Decatur Central, 37-0. Franklin defeated Whiteland, 35-34.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Martinsville 13-3. Franklin 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Martinsville, 18-4.
LAST MEETING: Martinsville, 42-41, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Franklin, 38-24.
McCutcheon (2-2) at Harrison (West Lafayette) (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Rickard Field.
COACHES: Michael Fenters, 2-2 in 1st year at McCutcheon, 22-5 in 3rd year overall. Kyle Holderfield, 5-9 in 2nd year at Harrison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: McCutcheon, 61.05, 106th overall, 19th in 5A. Harrison, 51.57, 159th overall, 30th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: McCutcheon defeated Culver Academy, 23-0. Harrison lost to Lafayette Jeff, 56-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: McCutcheon 1-1. Harrison 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: McCutcheon 5-11. Harrison 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Harrison, 29-19.
LAST MEETING: Harrison, 21-7, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: McCutcheon, 31-21.
Michigan City (0-4) at Merrillville (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Demaree Stadium.
COACHES: Charles Salary, 0-4 in 1st year at Michigan City, 14-21 in 4th year overall. Brad Seiss, 97-41 in 12th year at Merrillville, 110-58 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Merrillville, 74.85, 49th overall, 18th in 6A. Michigan City, 43.85, 196th overall, 27th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Michigan City lost to Valparaiso, 42-7. Merrillville defeated Portage, 57-23.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Michigan City 9-5. Merrillville 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Merrillville, 27-5.
LAST MEETING: Merrillville, 34-14, Nov. 14, 2025, regional.
jh PREDICTION: Merrillville, 35-3.
Mishawaka Marian (1-3) at Penn (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Freed Field.
COACHES: Joe Calderone, 1-3 in 1st year at Marian. Pete Riordan, 23-4 in 3rd year at Penn.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Penn, 78.48, 29th overall, 13th in 6A. Marian, 46.54, 184th overall, 40th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Marian lost to South Bend St. Joseph, 44-9. Penn defeated South Bend Washington, 57-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Marian 0-1. Penn 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marian 10-6. Penn 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Penn, 11-1.
LAST MEETING: Penn, 54-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Penn, 38-0.
Mooresville (2-2) at Decatur Central (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Devere Stadium.
COACHES: Casey Gillin, 2-2 in 1st year at Mooresville, 17-10 in 3rd year overall. Kyle Enright, 93-31 in 11th year at Decatur Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Decatur Central, 77.97, 33rd overall, 14th in 6A. Mooresville, 59.75, 112th overall, 31st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mooresville lost to Bloomington North, 37-18. Decatur Central defeated Martinsville, 37-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mooresville 8-8. Decatur Central 3-13.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Decatur Central, 20-10.
LAST MEETING: Decatur Central, 73-27, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Decatur Central, 45-7.
Mount Vernon (Fortville) (2-2) at Delta (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Delta Stadium.
COACHES: Mike Kirschner, 32-10 in 4th year at Mount Vernon, 167-91 in 23rd year overall. Billy Lynch, 4-10 in 2nd year at Delta.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mount Vernon, 62.18, 100th overall, 18th in 5A. Delta, 61.16, 104th overall, 29th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mount Vernon lost to New Palestine, 49-0. Delta lost to Yorktown, 37-13.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mount Vernon 8-8. Delta 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Delta, 22-20.
LAST MEETING: Delta, 40-20, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Mount Vernon, 24-21.
New Castle (1-3) at Lapel (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Boneyard.
COACHES: Kyle York, 33-65 in 10th year at New Castle. Tim Miller, 101-68 in 15th year at Lapel.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lapel, 69.83, 66th overall, 7th in 2A. New Castle, 48.66, 173rd overall, 36th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: New Castle lost to Eastern Hancock, 47-19. Lapel defeated Centerville, 40-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Castle 11-5. Lapel 2-14.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Lapel, 49-17.
New Haven (0-4) at Norwell (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Courtyard.
COACHES: Vance Shearer, 3-21 in 3rd year at New Haven. Josh Gerber, 51-63 in 11th year at Norwell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Norwell, 68.35, 77th overall, 11th in 3A. New Haven, 52.62, 153rd overall, 43rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: New Haven lost to Leo, 37-0. Norwell defeated Bellmont, 42-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: New Haven 0-1. Norwell 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Haven 11-5. Norwell 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: New Haven, 22-20.
LAST MEETING: New Haven, 45-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Norwell, 35-10.
New Palestine (3-1) at Pendleton Heights (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Broughton Field.
COACHES: Kyle Ralph, 158-15 in 14th year at New Palestine. Jed Richman, 68-45 in 11th year at Pendleton Heights, 103-75 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: New Palestine, 85.52, 11th overall, 1st in 5A. Pendleton Heights, 78, 31st overall, 5th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: New Palestine defeated Mount Vernon (Fortville), 49-0. Pendleton Heights defeated Greenfield-Central, 41-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Palestine 8-6. Pendleton Heights 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: New Palestine, 26-10.
LAST MEETING: New Palestine, 42-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: New Palestine, 42-14.
New Prairie (0-4) at Elkhart (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Rice Field.
COACHES: Ryan O'Shea, 3-11 in 2nd year at New Prairie, 22-42 in 7th year overall. Travon Curry, 17-7 in 3rd year at Elkhart.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Elkhart, 70.66, 64th overall, 22nd in 6A. New Prairie, 39.75, 214th overall, 53rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: New Prairie lost to South Bend Adams, 47-13. Elkhart defeated South Bend Riley, 46-18.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Prairie 10-6. Elkhart 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Elkhart, 4-2.
LAST MEETING: Elkhart, 56-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Elkhart, 35-0.
Noblesville (2-2) at Zionsville (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Zionsville.
COACHES: John Hebert, 3-11 in 2nd year at Noblesville, 85-50 in 12th year overall. Scott Turnquist, 38-47 in 8th year at Zionsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Zionsville, 80.63, 22nd overall, 11th in 6A. Noblesville, 68.64, 76th overall, 25th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Noblesville lost to Westfield, 39-7. Zionsville defeated Franklin Central, 30-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Noblesville 0-1. Zionsville 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Noblesville 7-9. Zionsville 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Zionsville, 21-6.
LAST MEETING: Zionsville, 30-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Zionsville, 38-10.
Noblesville HomeSchool at Christel House (2-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Schultz Field.
COACHES: Brent Ash, 2-10 in 2nd year at Christel House.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Christel House, 26.79, 270th overall, 54th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Christel House defeated Cambridge City Lincoln, 40-15.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Christel House 1-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Noblesville HomeSchool, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Noblesville HomeSchool, 42-12, Aug. 29, 2025.
North Central (Indianapolis) (1-3) at Center Grove (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Center Grove.
COACHES: Collin Coffer, 3-11 in 2nd year at North Central. Eric Moore, 268-84 in 28th year at Center Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 92.45, 5th overall, 4th in 6A. North Central, 75.76, 42nd overall, 17th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: North Central lost to Lawrence North, 56-21. Center Grove defeated Ben Davis, 21-10.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Central 0-1. Center Grove 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Central 12-4. Center Grove 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Center Grove, 20-6.
LAST MEETING: Center Grove, 36-0, Sep. 16, 2022.
jh PREDICTION: Center Grove, 52-14.
North Judson (4-0) at Culver (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Cavalier Field.
COACHES: Brett Lambert, 72-23 in 8th year at North Judson. Austin Foust, 7-29 in 4th year at Culver, 23-63 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Judson, 64.41, 95th overall, 3rd in 1A. Culver, 25.3, 273rd overall, 37th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Judson defeated North Miami, 46-0. Culver lost to Winamac, 32-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Judson 2-14. Culver 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Judson, 15-2.
LAST MEETING: North Judson, 41-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Judson, 54-0.
North Knox (1-3) at North Central (Farmersburg) (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Thunderbird Field.
COACHES: Josh Chambers, 54-63 in 12th year at North Knox. Nick Wheeler, 12-13 in 3rd year at North Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Knox, 44.57, 193rd overall, 17th in 1A. North Central, 38.74, 218th overall, 22nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Knox lost to Rensselaer Central, 33-14. North Central lost to Cloverdale, 40-27.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Knox 13-3. North Central 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Knox, 30-8.
LAST MEETING: North Knox, 41-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Knox, 35-24.
North Miami (1-3) at Pioneer (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, The Pit.
COACHES: Joe Grant, 41-62 in 10th year at North Miami, 41-72 in 11th year overall. Adam Berry, 105-27 in 11th year at Pioneer.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pioneer, 64.43, 94th overall, 2nd in 1A. North Miami, 31.87, 254th overall, 33rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Miami lost to North Judson, 46-0. Pioneer defeated Caston, 35-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Miami 0-1. Pioneer 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Miami 9-7. Pioneer 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Pioneer, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Pioneer, 41-22, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Pioneer, 52-3.
North Montgomery (1-3) at Western Boone (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Western Boone.
COACHES: Josh Thompson, 59-72 in 13th year at North Montgomery. Justin Pelley, 116-45 in 14th year at Western Boone.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 57.9, 124th overall, 24th in 3A. North Montgomery, 36.63, 229th overall, 50th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: North Montgomery lost to Cascade, 49-0. Western Boone defeated Greencastle, 49-28.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Montgomery 11-5. Western Boone 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Montgomery, 26-23.
LAST MEETING: Western Boone, 42-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Western Boone, 56-17.
North Newton (2-2) at West Central (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, West Central.
COACHES: Trent Grider, 2-2 in 1st year at North Newton, 49-117 in 17th year overall. Marc Hall, 56-72 in 13th year at West Central, 69-90 in 16th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 36.79, 227th overall, 26th in 1A. North Newton, 33.54, 246th overall, 30th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Newton defeated Tri-Central, 61-0. West Central defeated Lake Station, 65-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Newton 7-9. West Central 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: West Central, 6-5.
LAST MEETING: West Central, 36-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: West Central, 31-28.
North Vermillion (1-3) at Riverton Parke (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Ciolli Field.
COACHES: Nate Crum, 1-3 in 1st year at North Vermillion. Brad Sanders, 49-49 in 10th year at Riverton Parke.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Riverton Parke, 56.66, 134th overall, 8th in 1A. North Vermillion, 27.77, 264th overall, 34th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North Vermillion lost to South Vermillion, 33-14. Riverton Parke defeated Seeger, 43-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Vermillion 5-9. Riverton Parke 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Vermillion, 27-12.
LAST MEETING: Riverton Parke, 46-6, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Riverton Parke, 52-3.
North White (2-2) at Faith Christian (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Faith Christian.
COACHES: Kirk Quasebarth, 37-53 in 10th year at North White. Jesse Shale, 5-15 in 3rd year at Faith Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North White, 22.15, 278th overall, 39th in 1A. Faith Christian, 11.44, 302nd overall, 50th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: North White defeated Tri-County, 58-0. Faith Christian lost to Frontier, 35-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: North White 0-1. Faith Christian 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North White 5-11. Faith Christian 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North White, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: North White, 52-40, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North White, 35-14.
Northview (4-0) at Owen Valley (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Mark Raetz, 102-36 in 14th year at Northview, 117-81 in 20th year overall. Troy Burgess, 35-11 in 5th year at Owen Valley, 123-94 in 21st year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northview, 77.98, 32nd overall, 11th in 4A. Owen Valley, 42.51, 203rd overall, 46th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Northview defeated West Vigo, 70-0. Owen Valley lost to Edgewood, 31-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northview 5-11. Owen Valley 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Northview, 22-8.
LAST MEETING: Northview, 70-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northview, 53-0.
NorthWood (2-2) at Mishawaka (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Steele Stadium.
COACHES: Nate Andrews, 98-45 in 13th year at NorthWood, 138-84 in 20th year overall. Keith Kinder, 77-25 in 9th year at Mishawaka.
SAGARIN RATINGS: NorthWood, 64.09, 96th overall, 27th in 4A. Mishawaka, 57.33, 130th overall, 39th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: NorthWood defeated Plymouth, 31-24. Mishawaka lost to Warsaw, 43-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: NorthWood 1-1. Mishawaka 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: NorthWood 8-8. Mishawaka 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Mishawaka, 6-2.
LAST MEETING: Mishawaka, 28-14, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: NorthWood, 31-24.
Paoli (2-2) at West Washington (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sanders Field.
COACHES: Sam Werczynski, 2-2 in 1st year at Paoli. Jeremy Lowery, 27-27 in 6th year at West Washington, 55-46 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Washington, 50.58, 163rd overall, 13th in 1A. Paoli, 35.95, 232nd overall, 37th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Paoli defeated Perry Central, 55-13. West Washington lost to Springs Valley, 30-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Paoli 0-1. West Washington 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Paoli 7-9. West Washington 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Paoli, 24-16.
LAST MEETING: Paoli, 42-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: West Washington, 45-17.
Park Tudor (2-2) at Union City (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Union City.
COACHES: Spencer Summerville, 49-31 in 8th year at Park Tudor. Steven Trobridge, 0-4 in 1st year at Union City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Park Tudor, 27.7, 266th overall, 52nd in 2A. Union City, 3.48, 309th overall, 56th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Park Tudor defeated Indianapolis Shortridge, 26-25. Union City lost to Knightstown, 60-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Park Tudor 7-9. Union City 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Park Tudor, 54-0.
Parke Heritage (3-1) at Seeger (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Patriot Field.
COACHES: Dan Rector, 12-32 in 5th year at Parke Heritage, 19-58 in 9th year overall. Scott Cronk, 2-2 in 1st year at Seeger.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Parke Heritage, 38.4, 220th overall, 23rd in 1A. Seeger, 34.43, 242nd overall, 42nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Parke Heritage defeated Attica, 49-0. Seeger lost to Riverton Parke, 43-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Parke Heritage 1-0. Seeger 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Parke Heritage 5-11. Seeger 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Seeger, 4-3.
LAST MEETING: Seeger, 42-2, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Parke Heritage, 28-21.
Perry Meridian (2-2) at Whiteland (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sleighter Field.
COACHES: Rob Patchett, 2-2 in 1st year at Perry Meridian, 65-84 in 15th year overall. Darrin Fisher, 150-90 in 22nd year at Whiteland, 211-162 in 36th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Perry Meridian, 58.07, 123rd overall, 27th in 6A. Whiteland, 55.1, 142nd overall, 28th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Perry Meridian lost to Plainfield, 53-14. Whiteland lost to Franklin, 35-34.
VS. COMMON FOES: Perry Meridian 1-0. Whiteland 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Perry Meridian 11-5. Whiteland 13-3.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Whiteland, 7-1.
LAST MEETING: Whiteland, 50-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Perry Meridian, 28-24.
Pike (0-4) at Lawrence Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Smysor Field.
COACHES: Mike Brevard, 12-33 in 5th year at Pike, 18-57 in 8th year overall. Russ Mann, 1-3 in 1st year at Lawrence Central, 22-17 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 70.93, 63rd overall, 21st in 6A. Lawrence Central, 68.66, 75th overall, 24th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Pike lost to Carmel, 37-14. Lawrence Central lost to Warren Central, 47-7.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike 0-1. Lawrence Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 11-5. Lawrence Central 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lawrence Central, 29-12.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence Central, 42-13, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Pike, 28-21.
Pike Central (0-4) at North Posey (4-0)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Viking Field.
COACHES: J.J. Howald, 5-30 in 4th year at Pike Central. Waylon Schenk, 71-33 in 10th year at North Posey, 99-57 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Posey, 72.6, 57th overall, 5th in 2A. Pike Central, 11.59, 300th overall, 62nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Pike Central lost to North Daviess, 63-0. North Posey defeated Tell City, 52-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike Central 0-1. North Posey 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike Central 10-6. North Posey 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Posey, 37-4.
LAST MEETING: North Posey, 50-6, Oct. 24, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: North Posey, 58-0.
Plainfield (3-1) at Bloomington North (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Martin Field.
COACHES: Tyler Bless, 25-10 in 4th year at Plainfield. Andy Harding, 3-1 in 1st year at Bloomington North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Plainfield, 74.02, 51st overall, 10th in 5A. Bloomington North, 69.62, 68th overall, 12th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Plainfield defeated Perry Meridian, 53-14. Bloomington North defeated Mooresville, 37-18.
VS. COMMON FOES: Plainfield 1-0. Bloomington North 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Plainfield 6-10. Bloomington North 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Plainfield, 38-28.
Plymouth (1-3) at Goshen (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Foreman Field.
COACHES: Brent Corbett, 1-3 in 1st year at Plymouth. Griffin Heckaman, 1-3 in 1st year at Goshen.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Plymouth, 55.91, 139th overall, 40th in 4A. Goshen, 53.87, 146th overall, 23rd in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Plymouth lost to NorthWood, 31-24. Goshen lost to Concord, 44-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Plymouth 8-8. Goshen 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Goshen, 21-19.
LAST MEETING: Plymouth, 44-7, Sep. 12, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Plymouth, 28-24.
Portage (0-4) at Crown Point (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Dog Pound.
COACHES: Cody French, 0-4 in 1st year at Portage, 32-26 in 6th year overall. Craig Buzea, 54-9 in 6th year at Crown Point, 270-98 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 84.89, 13th overall, 8th in 6A. Portage, 44.23, 195th overall, 31st in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Portage lost to Merrillville, 57-23. Crown Point defeated Lake Central, 49-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Portage 0-2. Crown Point 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Portage 9-7. Crown Point 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Crown Point, 25-19.
LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 47-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Crown Point, 42-0.
Prairie Heights (0-4) at Garrett (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Memorial Field.
COACHES: Patrick McCrea, 17-92 in 11th year at Prairie Heights. Chris Albertin, 6-10 in 2nd year at Garrett, 8-18 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Garrett, 55.39, 140th overall, 28th in 3A. Prairie Heights, 35.75, 235th overall, 39th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Prairie Heights lost to Churubusco, 26-21. Garrett lost to Angola, 43-28.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Prairie Heights 4-10. Garrett 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Garrett, 24-4.
LAST MEETING: Garrett, 35-0, Aug. 23, 2019.
jh PREDICTION: Garrett, 45-7.
Princeton (1-3) at Mount Vernon (Posey) (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Memorial Stadium.
COACHES: Nick Beloat, 1-3 in 1st year at Princeton. Brad Higginson, 0-4 in 1st year at Mount Vernon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mount Vernon, 28.78, 260th overall, 55th in 3A. Princeton, 22.28, 277th overall, 59th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Princeton lost to Washington, 44-6. Mount Vernon lost to South Spencer, 35-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Princeton 7-9. Mount Vernon 11-5.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Mount Vernon, 29-15.
LAST MEETING: Mount Vernon, 42-35, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Mount Vernon, 35-21.
Richmond (1-3) at Lafayette Jeff (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sheumann Stadium.
COACHES: Ronnie Hibbler, 1-3 in 1st year at Richmond. Pat Shanley, 88-26 in 11th year at Lafayette Jeff.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lafayette Jeff, 75.32, 45th overall, 8th in 5A. Richmond, 39.51, 216th overall, 54th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Richmond lost to South Dearborn, 21-19. Lafayette Jeff defeated Harrison (West Lafayette), 56-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Richmond 5-9. Lafayette Jeff 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Lafayette Jeff, 16-14.
LAST MEETING: Lafayette Jeff, 64-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Lafayette Jeff, 42-0.
Rochester (3-1) at Lewis Cass (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Owens Stadium.
COACHES: Isaac Shaffer, 3-1 in 1st year at Rochester. Clayton Mannering, 32-35 in 7th year at Cass.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rochester, 48.08, 176th overall, 23rd in 2A. Cass, 47.17, 183rd overall, 24th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Rochester defeated Clinton Prairie, 56-26. Cass defeated Manchester, 34-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rochester 6-10. Cass 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tied, 9-9.
LAST MEETING: Rochester, 34-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Cass, 28-24.
Rushville (0-4) at Connersville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Spartan Field.
COACHES: James Eck, 0-4 in 1st year at Rushville. Ryan Lynch, 17-29 in 5th year at Connersville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Connersville, 53.47, 149th overall, 42nd in 4A. Rushville, 33.74, 245th overall, 52nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Rushville lost to Batesville, 50-7. Connersville defeated Shenandoah, 49-20.
VS. COMMON FOES: Rushville 0-1. Connersville 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rushville 12-4. Connersville 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Rushville, 27-11.
LAST MEETING: Rushville, 32-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Connersville, 52-17.
Salem (1-3) at Madison (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Cub Field.
COACHES: Roger Pennington, 5-9 in 2nd year at Salem. Patric Morrison, 16-49 in 7th year at Madison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Salem, 52.31, 155th overall, 18th in 2A. Madison, 48.05, 177th overall, 49th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Salem lost to Brownstown Central, 34-7. Madison lost to Silver Creek, 34-10.
VS. COMMON FOES: Salem 0-2. Madison 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Salem 9-7. Madison 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Salem, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Salem, 20-8, Oct. 20, 2023, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Salem, 24-21.
Scottsburg (3-1) at Silver Creek (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Silver Creek.
COACHES: Kyle Mullins, 51-62 in 12th year at Scottsburg. Steve Stanley, 2-2 in 1st year at Silver Creek.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Silver Creek, 57.76, 127th overall, 37th in 4A. Scottsburg, 52.71, 152nd overall, 30th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Scottsburg defeated Corydon Central, 9-8. Silver Creek defeated Madison, 34-10.
VS. COMMON FOES: Scottsburg 1-1. Silver Creek 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Scottsburg 4-12. Silver Creek 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Silver Creek, 10-2.
LAST MEETING: Scottsburg, 42-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Silver Creek, 24-17.
Seymour (0-4) at Bedford North Lawrence (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, BNL Stadium.
COACHES: David Papenhaus, 0-4 in 1st year at Seymour, 41-34 in 8th year overall. Brayden Tidd, 11-5 in 2nd year at Bedford NL.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bedford NL, 57.74, 128th overall, 38th in 4A. Seymour, 38.45, 219th overall, 29th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Seymour lost to Floyd Central, 42-0. Bedford NL defeated New Albany, 40-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Seymour 0-1. Bedford NL 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Seymour 9-7. Bedford NL 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Seymour, 23-18.
LAST MEETING: Bedford NL, 34-13, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Bedford NL, 49-17.
Sheridan (2-2) at Clinton Prairie (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bradford Field.
COACHES: Jake Chesney, 10-5 in 2nd year at Sheridan. Kurt Schlicher, 22-23 in 5th year at Clinton Prairie, 24-51 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Sheridan, 40.37, 210th overall, 21st in 1A. Clinton Prairie, 33.12, 248th overall, 31st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Sheridan defeated Clinton Central, 59-14. Clinton Prairie lost to Rochester, 56-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Sheridan 1-0. Clinton Prairie 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Sheridan 8-8. Clinton Prairie 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Sheridan, 27-3.
LAST MEETING: Sheridan, 42-12, Oct. 31, 2025, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Sheridan, 35-21.
South Bend Adams (3-1) at South Bend St. Joseph (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Leighton Stadium.
COACHES: Frank Karcewski, 11-33 in 5th year at Adams. Ben Downey, 81-47 in 11th year at St. Joseph.
SAGARIN RATINGS: St. Joseph, 75.72, 43rd overall, 14th in 4A. Adams, 65.81, 90th overall, 16th in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Adams defeated New Prairie, 47-13. St. Joseph defeated Mishawaka Marian, 44-9.
VS. COMMON FOES: Adams 2-0. St. Joseph 2-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Adams 6-10. St. Joseph 4-12.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: St. Joseph, 32-9.
LAST MEETING: St. Joseph, 42-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: St. Joseph, 31-14.
South Bend Riley (1-3) at South Bend Washington (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, School Field.
COACHES: Darrick Lee, 20-23 in 5th year at Riley, 23-47 in 8th year overall. Jay Johnson, 29-80 in 11th year at Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Riley, 47.52, 181st overall, 50th in 4A. Washington, 25.4, 272nd overall, 57th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Riley lost to Elkhart, 46-18. Washington lost to Penn, 57-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Riley 0-2. Washington 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Riley 12-4. Washington 9-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Riley, 19-17.
LAST MEETING: Riley, 33-16, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Riley, 52-3.
South Central (Union Mills) (0-4) at Caston (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Comet Crater.
COACHES: Steve Forker, 0-4 in 1st year at South Central. Chris Ulerick, 76-163 in 24th year at Caston.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Caston, 45.96, 185th overall, 15th in 1A. South Central, 11.28, 303rd overall, 51st in 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Central lost to Triton, 37-6. Caston lost to Pioneer, 35-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Central 10-6. Caston 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: South Central, 11-8.
LAST MEETING: Caston, 46-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Caston, 35-0.
South Putnam (4-0) at Sullivan (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Sportland Field.
COACHES: Chuck Sorrell, 69-20 in 8th year at South Putnam, 73-46 in 11th year overall. Mike Caton, 26-22 in 5th year at Sullivan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Putnam, 80.84, 21st overall, 1st in 2A. Sullivan, 63.01, 99th overall, 16th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: South Putnam defeated Vincennes Lincoln, 49-13. Sullivan defeated Linton, 46-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Putnam 7-9. Sullivan 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Sullivan, 5-1.
LAST MEETING: South Putnam, 10-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: South Putnam, 49-14.
South Spencer (1-3) at Forest Park (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Forest Park.
COACHES: Brandon Neighbors, 3-11 in 2nd year at South Spencer. Terry Riggs, 19-27 in 5th year at Forest Park.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Spencer, 44.56, 194th overall, 27th in 2A. Forest Park, 35.38, 238th overall, 28th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: South Spencer defeated Mount Vernon (Posey), 35-6. Forest Park lost to Tecumseh, 42-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Spencer 1-1. Forest Park 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Spencer 6-8. Forest Park 5-11.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: South Spencer, 18-5.
LAST MEETING: South Spencer, 42-14, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: South Spencer, 35-17.
Southern Wells (1-3) at Woodlan (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Etzler Field.
COACHES: Jeff Sprunger, 1-3 in 1st year at Southern Wells, 10-33 in 5th year overall. Brock Rohrbacher, 9-15 in 3rd year at Woodlan, 36-98 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Woodlan, 47.9, 178th overall, 37th in 3A. Southern Wells, 16.67, 294th overall, 48th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Southern Wells lost to Wes-Del, 50-0. Woodlan lost to Bluffton, 49-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southern Wells 9-7. Woodlan 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Woodlan, 28-6.
LAST MEETING: Southern Wells, 34-21, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Woodlan, 38-0.
Southmont (3-1) at Crawfordsville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Athenian Field.
COACHES: Desson Hannum, 100-111 in 20th year at Southmont. Brad Clark, 14-31 in 5th year at Crawfordsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Southmont, 45.15, 191st overall, 26th in 2A. Crawfordsville, 40.27, 211th overall, 47th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Southmont defeated Frankfort, 42-6. Crawfordsville lost to North Putnam, 42-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Southmont 1-0. Crawfordsville 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southmont 4-12. Crawfordsville 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Southmont, 28-15.
LAST MEETING: Southmont, 28-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Southmont, 28-24.
Southridge (1-3) at Gibson Southern (3-1)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Jewell Field.
COACHES: Scott Buening, 118-45 in 14th year at Southridge, 130-73 in 18th year overall. Nick Hart, 148-30 in 15th year at Gibson Southern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Gibson Southern, 59.86, 111th overall, 20th in 3A. Southridge, 49.78, 165th overall, 32nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Southridge lost to Heritage Hills, 47-0. Gibson Southern defeated Henderson County (Ky.), 34-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southridge 12-4. Gibson Southern 4-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Southridge, 20-15.
LAST MEETING: Gibson Southern, 41-12, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Gibson Southern, 38-21.
Southwood (0-4) at Wabash (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Alumni Field.
COACHES: Larry Wright, 0-4 in 1st year at Southwood, 464-223 in 61st year overall. Ryan Carmichael, 9-31 in 5th year at Wabash.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wabash, 28.71, 262nd overall, 50th in 2A. Southwood, 18.99, 286th overall, 44th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Southwood lost to Northfield, 52-18.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southwood 12-4. Wabash 0-0.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Southwood, 36-5.
LAST MEETING: Wabash, 28-20, Sep. 19, 2025.
Speedway (3-1) at Monrovia (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Hadley Field.
COACHES: Shane Clampitt, 26-32 in 6th year at Speedway. Andy Olson, 38-36 in 7th year at Monrovia.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 49.97, 164th overall, 20th in 2A. Speedway, 49.42, 167th overall, 34th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Speedway lost to Greenwood, 50-21. Monrovia lost to Indian Creek, 35-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Speedway 5-11. Monrovia 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Speedway, 18-15.
LAST MEETING: Monrovia, 27-6, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 31-28.
Switzerland County (1-3) at North Decatur (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Kaelin Field.
COACHES: Ryan Jesop, 46-66 in 12th year at Switzerland County. Steve Stirn, 94-41 in 12th year at North Decatur, 181-90 in 24th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Decatur, 41.88, 205th overall, 19th in 1A. Switzerland County, 30.06, 257th overall, 47th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Switzerland County lost to Milan, 46-3. North Decatur defeated Brown County, 80-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Switzerland County 0-1. North Decatur 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Switzerland County 8-8. North Decatur 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: North Decatur, 10-0.
LAST MEETING: North Decatur, 27-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: North Decatur, 45-17.
Taylor (0-4) at Clinton Central (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Bulldog Stadium.
COACHES: Tim Weeks, 1-13 in 2nd year at Taylor, 19-39 in 7th year overall. Michael Griffy, 2-2 in 1st year at Clinton Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 19.1, 284th overall, 43rd in 1A. Taylor, 16.73, 293rd overall, 47th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Taylor lost to Eastern (Greentown), 48-0. Clinton Central lost to Sheridan, 59-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Taylor 10-6. Clinton Central 6-10.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Clinton Central, 15-4.
LAST MEETING: Taylor, 47-8, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Clinton Central, 28-24.
Tecumseh (3-1) at Perry Central (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Perry Central.
COACHES: Joey Paridaen, 9-6 in 2nd year at Tecumseh, 80-78 in 15th year overall. Brennan Malone, 7-18 in 3rd year at Perry Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tecumseh, 58.48, 119th overall, 5th in 1A. Perry Central, 15.69, 296th overall, 60th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tecumseh defeated Forest Park, 42-0. Perry Central lost to Paoli, 55-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tecumseh 1-0. Perry Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tecumseh 9-7. Perry Central 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Perry Central, 18-13.
LAST MEETING: Tecumseh, 39-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Tecumseh, 62-0.
Tell City (3-1) at Hancock County (Ky.)
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Hancock County (Ky.).
COACHES: Malin Webb, 23-24 in 5th year at Tell City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tell City, 53.06, 151st overall, 17th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tell City lost to North Posey, 52-29.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tell City 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hancock County (Ky.), 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Hancock County (Ky.), 42-7, Sep. 19, 2025.
Terre Haute North (0-4) at Terre Haute South (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Clements Field.
COACHES: Aaron Edwards, 0-14 in 2nd year at Terre Haute North. Greg Barrett, 9-5 in 2nd year at Terre Haute South, 119-68 in 18th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Terre Haute South, 57.86, 126th overall, 21st in 5A. Terre Haute North, 32.03, 251st overall, 31st in 5A.
LAST OUTING: Terre Haute North lost to Southport, 28-14. Terre Haute South lost to Danville, 42-19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Terre Haute North 12-4. Terre Haute South 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Terre Haute North, 27-25.
LAST MEETING: Terre Haute South, 66-7, Sep. 12, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Terre Haute South, 45-7.
Tippecanoe Valley (3-1) at LaVille (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Lancer Field.
COACHES: Stephen Moriarty, 67-33 in 10th year at Tippecanoe Valley. Matt Thacker, 1-3 in 1st year at LaVille, 33-53 in 9th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tippecanoe Valley, 57.65, 129th overall, 26th in 3A. LaVille, 35.48, 236th overall, 40th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tippecanoe Valley defeated Knox, 21-18. LaVille lost to Bremen, 49-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tippecanoe Valley 7-9. LaVille 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tippecanoe Valley, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Tippecanoe Valley, 38-28, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Tippecanoe Valley, 45-3.
Tipton (3-1) at Benton Central (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Mallory Field.
COACHES: Aaron Tolle, 152-92 in 22nd year at Tipton. Herb King, 0-4 in 1st year at Benton Central, 209-172 in 36th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tipton, 54.83, 144th overall, 15th in 2A. Benton Central, 14.01, 299th overall, 61st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Tipton lost to Hamilton Heights, 44-29. Benton Central lost to Twin Lakes, 59-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tipton 1-0. Benton Central 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tipton 4-12. Benton Central 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tipton, 16-3.
LAST MEETING: Tipton, 55-0, Oct. 17, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Tipton, 61-0.
Tri (3-1) at Shenandoah (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Green Field.
COACHES: Andrew Tetheroh, 68-47 in 11th year at Tri. Scott Widner, 81-27 in 10th year at Shenandoah, 83-45 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shenandoah, 36.33, 231st overall, 36th in 2A. Tri, 33.8, 244th overall, 29th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tri defeated Monroe Central, 42-6. Shenandoah lost to Connersville, 49-20.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri 6-10. Shenandoah 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Shenandoah, 22-6.
LAST MEETING: Shenandoah, 60-6, Sep. 13, 2013.
jh PREDICTION: Shenandoah, 42-24.
Triton (1-3) at Winamac (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Roudebush Field.
COACHES: Andy Barker, 8-7 in 2nd year at Triton. Eric Davis, 3-1 in 1st year at Winamac, 30-95 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winamac, 41.84, 206th overall, 20th in 1A. Triton, 20.5, 281st overall, 40th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Triton defeated South Central (Union Mills), 37-6. Winamac defeated Culver, 32-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Triton 0-1. Winamac 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Triton 6-10. Winamac 10-6.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Triton, 9-5.
LAST MEETING: Triton, 35-6, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Winamac, 45-7.
Triton Central (2-2) at Shelbyville (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, McKeand Field.
COACHES: Tim Kegley, 2-2 in 1st year at Triton Central. Scott Fitzgerald, 11-24 in 4th year at Shelbyville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shelbyville, 66.17, 87th overall, 24th in 4A. Triton Central, 63.27, 98th overall, 10th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Triton Central defeated Beech Grove, 14-7. Shelbyville lost to Tri-West, 27-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Triton Central 1-0. Shelbyville 0-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Triton Central 10-6. Shelbyville 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Shelbyville, 24-14.
Tri-West (3-1) at Indian Creek (4-0)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Braves Field.
COACHES: Jason Ward, 63-24 in 8th year at Tri-West. Max Goodin, 17-10 in 3rd year at Indian Creek.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indian Creek, 71.51, 61st overall, 5th in 3A. Tri-West, 69.2, 70th overall, 9th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-West defeated Shelbyville, 27-24. Indian Creek defeated Monrovia, 35-0.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tri-West 1-0. Indian Creek 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-West 9-7. Indian Creek 4-12.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Tri-West, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Tri-West, 31-24, Sep. 26, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Tri-West, 35-31.
Union County (1-3) at Winchester (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Falcon Field.
COACHES: Kenny Higgins, 2-22 in 3rd year at Union County. Mike Jones, 85-68 in 15th year at Winchester.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winchester, 27.91, 263rd overall, 51st in 2A. Union County, 8.38, 304th overall, 52nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Union County lost to Hagerstown, 63-7. Winchester lost to Northeastern, 44-14.
VS. COMMON FOES: Union County 0-2. Winchester 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Union County 9-7. Winchester 8-8.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Winchester, 31-9.
LAST MEETING: Winchester, 53-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Winchester, 56-3.
Warsaw (4-0) at Wawasee (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Warrior Field.
COACHES: Bart Curtis, 68-25 in 9th year at Warsaw, 269-127 in 36th year overall. Mark Osmialowski, 0-4 in 1st year at Wawasee.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warsaw, 77.84, 34th overall, 6th in 5A. Wawasee, 49.16, 168th overall, 46th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Warsaw defeated Mishawaka, 43-7. Wawasee lost to Northridge, 64-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Warsaw 8-7. Wawasee 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Warsaw, 28-12.
LAST MEETING: Warsaw, 41-7, Sep. 12, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Warsaw, 56-7.
Wes-Del (4-0) at Heritage Christian (0-4)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, HCS Stadium.
COACHES: Matt Nuckols, 19-24 in 5th year at Wes-Del. Caleb Brink, 7-9 in 2nd year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wes-Del, 48.6, 174th overall, 14th in 1A. Heritage Christian, 25.07, 274th overall, 58th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Wes-Del defeated Southern Wells, 50-0. Heritage Christian lost to Covenant Christian, 48-14.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wes-Del 4-12. Heritage Christian 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Wes-Del, 52-21.
West Vigo (0-4) at Edgewood (2-2)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Mustang Corral.
COACHES: Brian Crabtree, 0-4 in 1st year at West Vigo, 143-91 in 21st year overall. Scott Fischer, 11-22 in 4th year at Edgewood, 28-67 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Edgewood, 56.51, 137th overall, 27th in 3A. West Vigo, 21.71, 280th overall, 57th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: West Vigo lost to Northview, 70-0. Edgewood defeated Owen Valley, 31-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Vigo 11-5. Edgewood 12-4.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Edgewood, 13-11.
LAST MEETING: Edgewood, 35-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Edgewood, 38-0.
Western (1-3) at Hamilton Heights (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Husky Stadium.
COACHES: Austin Colby, 9-7 in 2nd year at Western, 63-30 in 9th year overall. Caleb Small, 1-3 in 1st year at Hamilton Heights, 14-12 in 3rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 60.62, 108th overall, 19th in 3A. Western, 35.85, 233rd overall, 51st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Western defeated West Lafayette, 29-28. Hamilton Heights defeated Tipton, 44-29.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Western 9-7. Hamilton Heights 11-1.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Hamilton Heights, 15-13.
LAST MEETING: Western, 22-13, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Hamilton Heights, 52-10.
Wheeler (4-0) at Boone Grove (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Boone Grove.
COACHES: Josh Wissing, 4-0 in 1st year at Wheeler. Dan Kukulski, 54-44 in 10th year at Boone Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Wheeler, 53.08, 150th overall, 16th in 2A. Boone Grove, 35.8, 234th overall, 38th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Wheeler defeated Hammond Noll, 45-6. Boone Grove lost to Griffith, 55-6.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wheeler 1-0. Boone Grove 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wheeler 3-13. Boone Grove 9-7.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Wheeler, 10-7.
LAST MEETING: Wheeler, 13-7, OT, Oct. 25, 2024, sectional.
jh PREDICTION: Wheeler, 42-17.
Whiting (2-2) at Lake Station (1-3)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Eagle Field.
COACHES: Adam Hudak, 2-2 in 1st year at Whiting, 46-62 in 11th year overall. Glenn Gulley, 15-30 in 5th year at Lake Station.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Whiting, 29.19, 259th overall, 48th in 2A. Lake Station, 17.91, 287th overall, 58th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Whiting defeated Calumet Christian, 51-18. Lake Station lost to West Central, 65-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Whiting 5-7. Lake Station 5-2.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Whiting, 30-7.
LAST MEETING: Lake Station, 36-28, Sep. 20, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Whiting, 49-14.
Whitko (0-4) at Northwestern (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Tiger Field.
COACHES: Thomas Tyree, 1-13 in 2nd year at Whitko, 1-23 in 3rd year overall. Shane Turnipseed, 7-7 in 2nd year at Northwestern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northwestern, 48.86, 170th overall, 35th in 3A. Whitko, 19.42, 283rd overall, 42nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Whitko lost to Maconaquah, 57-6. Northwestern defeated Peru, 40-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Whitko 0-1. Northwestern 1-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Whitko 12-4. Northwestern 7-9.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: Northwestern, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Northwestern, 50-0, Sep. 19, 2025.
jh PREDICTION: Northwestern, 56-10.
Yorktown (3-1) at Columbus North (3-1)
GAME TIME: 7 pm ET, Andress Field.
COACHES: Mike Wilhelm, 124-111 in 22nd year at Yorktown. James Davis, 3-1 in 1st year at Columbus North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Yorktown, 77.24, 37th overall, 13th in 4A. Columbus North, 72.59, 58th overall, 20th in 6A.
LAST OUTING: Yorktown defeated Delta, 37-13. Columbus North lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 27-15.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Yorktown 6-10. Columbus North 4-12.
SERIES LAST 40 YEARS: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Yorktown, 35-24.