by Matt Kopsea | Nov 28, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News
By Mike Beas, Special to IHSAA.org INDIANAPOLIS – Regardless of which direction Dayton Mink turned early Friday evening, the scene unfolding in front of him ignited tears. Watching his Cascade teammate, quarterback Brady Trebley, presented with the Mental...
by Matt Kopsea | Nov 28, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News
By Anna Kayser, Special to IHSAA.org INDIANAPOLIS – Following a balanced first-half battle, it took just one minute and 35 seconds for the South Putnam Eagles to take a two-score lead against the Pioneer Panthers after halftime en route to a 55-29 victory and...
by Matt Kopsea | Nov 28, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News
By Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea Handling adversity has become one of Ty Benton’s specialties. When being confronted by an angry mob of defenders, the South Putnam High junior running back has consistently proven himself to be fearless. “I believe my biggest strengths...
by Matt Kopsea | Nov 28, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News
My goal is finishing above 80 percent remains alive as I went 9-3 (75 percent) last week. Heading into the state finals, my overall record is now 238-53, which keeps me at 82 percent. CLASS 6A Westfield (11-2) vs. Brownsburg (13-0) (7 p.m. EST Saturday): The No. 6...
by Matt Kopsea | Nov 27, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, Matt's Matchups, RRSN News
CLASS 1A PIONEER (13-1) VS. SOUTH PUTNAM (12-2) KICKOFF: 11 a.m. EST, Friday, Lucas Oil Stadium. COACHES: Adam Berry, 101-26 in 10th season at Pioneer. Chuck Sorrell, 64-20 in seventh season at South Putnam, 68-46 in 10th season overall. PREVIOUS CONTEST:...
by Matt Kopsea | Nov 27, 2025 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News
ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Merrillville’s JQ Johnson rambled 22 times for 214 yards with two scores in the Pirates’ 41-14 win over Concord. Noah Vanmeter of Pioneer ran 25 times for 185 yards with two touchdowns and recorded five tackles in the Panthers’...
