It was another average night as I went 8-4 (67 percent) last week. With one week left, my overall record is now 224-52, which has me at 81 percent.
CLASS 6A
Brownsburg (12-1) vs. Westfield (12-1): The No. 4 Bulldogs edged No.3 Westfield, 17-13, on September 28. Jemere Pendleton recorded eight tackles and two interceptions in Brownsburg’s 31-27 win over Center Grove. Alex Aramboles tallied seven tackles and three quarterback sacks in the Shamrocks’ 30-7 win over No. 2 Crown Point. Matt’s pick: Westfield 24, Brownsburg 20.
CLASS 5A
Decatur Central (10-2) vs. Warsaw (10-3): Bryce Johnson accounted for 13 tackles with four for loss in the No. 4 Hawks’ 27-13 win over Bloomington South. Tristan Wilson’s interception was one of four turnovers caused by the No. 9 Tigers in their 31-14 win over No, 3 Merrillville. Matt’s pick: Decatur Central 31, Warsaw 21.
CLASS 4A
New Palestine (13-0) vs. East Noble (13-1): Abe Walling came up with six tackles in the top-ranked Dragons’ 43-7 win over No. 3 Martinsville. Ayden Ley finished with nine tackles and a fumble recovery in the No. 2 Knights’ 18-13 win over No. 6 Mishawaka. Matt’s pick: New Palestine 35, East Noble 23.
CLASS 3A
Heritage Hills (13-1) vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (10-4): Parker Hart chipped in seven tackles in the No. 3 Patriots’ 42-0 win over Batesville. Evan Wilkens hauled in a 29-yard touchdown pass for the Knights in their 28-14 win over No. 4 Garrett. Matt’s pick: Heritage Hills 33, Bishop Luers 17.
CLASS 2A
Linton-Stockton (12-2) vs. Adams Central (13-1): Corey Andrews racked up 11 tackles in the No. 7 Miners’ 40-28 win over No. 3 Indianapolis Lutheran. Aaron Hirschy totaled 11 carries for 59 yards with two touchdowns in the No. 4 Flying Jets’ 20-13 win at Andrean. Matt’s pick: Linton-Stockton 34, Adams Central 30.
CLASS 1A
Providence (13-0) vs. North Judson (14-0): Trey McGowen contributed five tackles and an interception in the top-ranked Bluejays’ 46-0 win over South Adams. Lucas Mack had six tackles, an interception, and a fumble recovery in the No. 3 Pioneers’ 35-30 win over No. 6 South Putnam. Matt’s pick: North Judson 40, Providence 22.
