As the excitement builds for Week 3 of Indiana high school football, local teams are preparing for crucial conference matchups this Friday night. The stakes are high as defending champions and rising contenders look to solidify their standings early in the season.
Last week, our staff predictions showed strong performances, with content coach Austin Hough and Kyle Smedley both finishing at 16-3, while I managed a respectable 14-5. After two weeks, Hough leads with a record of 30-5, while Smedley and I follow closely behind at 28-7.
This week's schedule features notable games, including the defending Northern Indiana Conference champions, the Penn Kingsmen, who are set to face South Bend Riley at Jackson Field. The Kingsmen have started the season impressively, boasting a 2-0 record after a dominant 49-7 victory over Mishawaka last week. Quarterback Landon Hall has been instrumental in their success, leading the team with confidence and skill. With 98 points scored in their first two games, Penn is positioning itself as a formidable contender for the upcoming Class 6A state tournament.
Mishawaka, now at 1-1, will be looking to rebound from their recent defeat as they host Plymouth. Under the guidance of Coach Keith Kinder, the Cavemen previously clinched the Northern Lakes Conference title with an undefeated 7-0 record last season. They will aim to replicate their success against Plymouth, whom they defeated 28-0 in their last encounter.
Another exciting matchup features Northridge, who will kick off their Northern Lakes Conference play against Goshen. The Raiders are riding high after a thrilling 35-34 victory over Columbia City, where sophomore quarterback Jake Scholl showcased his talent by throwing a 40-yard touchdown pass to Keivontre Copeland in the final minutes. Scholl's impressive performance included 197 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with 156 passing yards and another touchdown, making him a key player to watch this season.
In addition to these matchups, the RedHawks of Warsaw secured a commanding 59-0 victory against South Bend Washington last week, marking a significant win for new head coach Griffin Heckaman. This win not only boosts team morale but also sets a positive tone for the rest of the season.
As we look forward to the upcoming games, here are the predictions from our staff for Week 3 in Indiana and Week 2 in Michigan:
Austin's Picks: Bremen over Boone Grove, Edwardsburg over Jimtown, John Glenn over Rensselaer Central, Elkhart over South Bend Washington, Mishawaka over Plymouth, South Bend Saint Joseph over New Prairie, Northridge over Goshen, Warsaw over NorthWood, Penn over South Bend Riley, Concord over Wawasee, Valparaiso over LaPorte, Evansville Mater Dei over LaVille, Mishawaka Marian over South Bend Adams, Lakeshore over Niles, Buchanan over Brandywine.
Scott's Picks: Bremen over Boone Grove, Edwardsburg over Jimtown, Rensselaer Central over John Glenn, Elkhart over South Bend Washington, Mishawaka over Plymouth, South Bend Saint Joseph over New Prairie, Northridge over Goshen, Warsaw over NorthWood, Penn over South Bend Riley, Concord over Wawasee, Valparaiso over LaPorte, Evansville Mater Dei over LaVille, Mishawaka Marian over South Bend Adams, Niles over Lakeshore, Buchanan over Brandywine.
Kyle's Picks: Bremen over Boone Grove, Edwardsburg over Jimtown, Rensselaer Central over John Glenn, Elkhart over South Bend Washington, Mishawaka over Plymouth, South Bend Saint Joseph over New Prairie, Northridge over Goshen, Warsaw over NorthWood, Penn over South Bend Riley, Concord over Wawasee, Valparaiso over LaPorte, Evansville Mater Dei over LaVille, Mishawaka Marian over South Bend Adams, Niles over Lakeshore, Buchanan over Brandywine.
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