BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA
NEWS AND NUGGETS
Knox’s Myles McLaughlin ran 46 times for 383 yards with six touchdowns and five two-point conversions and also recorded four tackles and intercepted a pass in the Redskins’ 48-18 win over Mishawaka Marian on November 7. He now has 11,389 career yards and 4,396 yards this season and needs 783 yards to break the national record held by Derek Henry of the Baltimore Ravens, who had 12,124 career yards.
With Twin Lakes’ 35-19 win over Western in the Class 3A Sectional 27 final, Kevin O’Shea has now guided four different clubs to sectional crowns. McCutcheon, Lafayette Central Catholic, and North Central (Indianapolis) are the other three teams.
Frankfort’s Justin Kinzie has announced his resignation after going 0-10 in his lone campaign with the Hot Dogs.
Jeffersonville is on the lookout for a new boss with Joe Washington’s departure after going 10-10 in his two years with the Red Devils.
Rochester’s Ron Shaffer has ended his five-year stint with the Zebras with a 39-13 mark.
Neil Dittmer of Paoli stepped down after going 49-17 over his six campaigns with the Rams.
Plymouth and Adam Handley have parted ways after he posted a 12-30 record in his four seasons with the Rockies.
There will be a new sideline boss at Delphi as Jacob Mroczkiewicz ended his six-year stint with a 32-29 mark with the Oracles.
Eric Crouch has stepped down after two years at Owen Valley where he was 2-18 with the Patriots.
Sam Stolberg’s 18-yard field goal as time expired lifted Bloomington South to a 31-28 win over rival Bloomington North for the Class 5A Sectional 15 crown.
Angola’s Hawk Hasselman converted a 21-yard field goal with three seconds left to the Hornets rally for 30-28 win over Garrett for the Class 3A Sectional 26 title.
Baylor Connor caught the game-winning four-yard touchdown on fourth-down in overtime for Westfield in its 23-20 win over Carmel for the Class 6A Sectional 3 championship.
Cascade and Lapel are 12-0 for the first time in program history.
Here is the last time these teams were unbeaten.
Adams Central (12-0-2023), Brownsburg (11-0-1985), Brownstown Central (12-0-2024), Cascade (12-0-first time), Eastbrook (12-0-2017), Knox (12-0-2023), Lapel (12-0-first time), New Palestine (11-0-2024), Penn (12-0-2016).
POST-SEASON SUCCESS
Adams Central, Heritage Hills, and Providence are on a nine-game winning streak.
New Palestine has won eight straight contests.
Brownsburg and Decatur Central have captured seven straight wins.
Angola, Brownstown Central, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Cascade, Eastbrook, Gibson Southern, Hobart, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Roncalli, Knox, Lapel, LaVille, Lebanon, Linton-Stockton, Martinsville, North Miami, Pioneer, South Adams, South Bend Saint Joseph, South Putman, Southmont, and Twin Lakes have claimed three consecutive wins.
Andrean, Bloomington South, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Center Grove, Concord, East Central, Fishers, Floyd Central, Indian Creek, Lafayette Jeff, Lawrenceburg, Merrillville, Michigan City, Milan, Penn, Sheridan, Westfield, Warren Central, and Yorktown have run off two wins in a row
SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
CLASS 6A
Penn 28, Crown Point 24
Carroll (Fort Wayne) 42, Fort Wayne Northrop 23
Westfield 23, Carmel 20 (OT)
Fishers 28, Hamilton Southeastern 20
Brownsburg 53, Avon 29
Decatur Central 17, Lawrence Central 14
Warren Central 58, Southport 0
Center Grove 30, Franklin Central 27
CLASS 5A
Merrillville 45, Munster 14
Michigan City 28, LaPorte 21
Concord 34, Fort Wayne North 29
Lafayette Jeff 57, Kokomo 0
New Palestine 20, Indianapolis Cathedral 15
East Central 35, Whiteland 0
Bloomington South 31, Bloomington North 28
Floyd Central 15, Evansville North 10
CLASS 4A
Hobart 35, Lowell 15
South Bend Saint Joseph 13, Mishawaka 7
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 32, East Noble 0
Lebanon 21, Logansport 17
Yorktown 28, Pendleton Heights 10
Indianapolis Roncalli 26, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 6
Martinsville 49, Bedford North Lawrence 35
Heritage Hills 38, Jasper 8
CLASS 3A
Knox 48, Mishawaka Marian 18
Angola 30, Garrett 28
Twin Lakes 35, Western 19
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 23, Mississinewa 10
Cascade 49, Guerin Catholic 21
Lawrenceburg 41, Greensburg 3
Indian Creek 49, Scottsburg 13
Gibson Southern 17, Evansville Mater Dei 14
CLASS 2A
Andrean 35, Rensselaer Central 14
Southmont 44, Lewis Cass 39
Adams Central 52, Eastside 32
Eastbrook 31, Eastern (Greentown) 28
Indianapolis Lutheran 28, Heritage Christian 24
Lapel 28, Triton Central 15
Linton-Stockton 58, Sullivan 27
Brownstown Central 55, Switzerland County 0
CLASS 1A
LaVille 49. West Central 6
Pioneer 45, Carroll (Flora) 14
North Miami 51, Fremont 7
South Adams 42, Hagerstown 14
South Putnam 29, Riverton Parke 21 (OT)
Sheridan 14, Cloverdale 7
Milan 27, North Decatur 7
Providence 42, North Daviess 26
Prior to 2025, here is the last time these teams won sectional championships.
CLASS 6A: Penn (2023), Carroll (Fort Wayne) (2024), Westfield (2024), Fishers (2024), Brownsburg (2024), Decatur Central (2024), Warren Central (2024), Center Grove (2024).
CLASS 5A: Merrillville (2024), Michigan City (2021), Concord (2018), Lafayette Jeff (2024), New Palestine (2024), East Central (2024), Bloomington South (2024), Floyd Central (2019).
CLASS 4A: Hobart (2020), Saint Joseph (2015), Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (2021), Lebanon (1997), Yorktown (2022), Indianapolis Roncalli (2022), Martinsville (2024), Heritage Hills (2024),
CLASS 3A: Knox (2024), Angola (2018), Twin Lakes (2002), Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2024), Cascade (1992), Lawrenceburg (2022), Indian Creek (2011), Gibson Southern (2023).
CLASS 2A: Andrean (2024), Southmont (2023), Adams Central (2024), Eastbrook (2021), Indianapolis Lutheran (2024), Lapel (2024), Linton-Stockton (2024), Brownstown Central (2024).
CLASS 1A: LaVille (2023), Pioneer (2020), North Miami (2024), South Adams (2024), South Putnam (2024), Sheridan (2024), Milan (2024), Providence (2024).
ALL-TIME SECTIONAL CHAMPIONS: Carmel 32, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 32, Fort Wayne Snider 29, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 29, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 29, Indianapolis Cathedral 28, Penn 27, Indianapolis Ben Davis 26, Adams Central 26, Evansville Mater Dei 24, Indianapolis Roncalli 24, East Central 24, Warren Central 24, Hobart 23, Lawrenceburg 23, Andrean 23, Sheridan 23, Jimtown 22, Center Grove 21, Bloomington South 20, NorthWood 19, Merrillville 18, Eastbrook 17, Evansville Memorial 17, Evansville Reitz 17, Lafayette Central Catholic 17, Linton-Stockton 17, Mishawaka 17, North Judson 17, Valparaiso 17, Zionsville 17, Castle 16, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter 16, Lowell 16, West Lafayette 16, Griffith 15, Bremen 15, Tri-West 15, Brownstown Central 15, Westfield 15, South Putnam 14, Mishawaka Marian 13, Jasper 13, Columbus East 13, Pioneer 13, Hamilton Southeastern 12, Indianapolis Scecina 12, South Adams 12, Eastern Hancock 11, Fountain Central 11, Indianapolis Lutheran 11, Southridge 11, Western Boone 11, Batesville 11, Concord 11, South Bend Saint Joseph 11, Providence 11, Delta 10, Hagerstown 10, Rensselaer Central 10, Danville 10, Tipton 10, Avon 9, Crown Point 9, Franklin Central 9, Martinsville 9, Mooresville 9, Norwell 9, Southwood 9, Tell City 9, Triton Central 9. Brownsburg 9, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 9, Martinsville 9, Carroll (Flora) 8, Harrison (West Lafayette) 8, Lewis Cass 8, Lafayette Jeff 8, Lapel 8, Milan 8, Mississinewa 8, Portage 8, Speedway 8, Whiteland 8, Goshen 7, LaVille 7, Mount Vernon (Fortville) 7, New Haven 7, North Vermillion 7, Perry Central 7, Vincennes Lincoln 7. Winamac 7, East Noble 6, Evansville Harrison 6, Evansville North 6, Fort Wayne Concordia 6, Fort Wayne Wayne 6, Frankton 6, Frontier 6, Lawrence Central 6, McCutcheon 6, Monrovia 6, North Decatur 6, North Miami 6, Seeger 6, Twin Lakes 6, West Washington 6, Whiting 6, Yorktown 6.
REGIONAL PAIRINGS
CLASS 6A
Carroll (Fort Wayne) (8-3) at Penn (11-0)
Fishers (8-3) at Westfield (9-2)
Brownsburg (11-0) at Decatur Central (9-2)
Warren Central (7-4) at Center Grove (10-1)
CLASS 5A
Merrillville (9-2) at Michigan City (8-3)
Lafayette Jeff (10-1) at Concord (10-1)
New Palestine (11-0) at East Central (9-2)
Floyd Central (10-1) at Bloomington South (10-1)
CLASS 4A
Hobart (10-2) at South Bend Saint Joseph (11-1)
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (10-2) at Lebanon (10-2)
Indianapolis Roncalli (9-3) at Yorktown (9-2)
Martinsville (6-6) at Heritage Hills (11-1)
CLASS 3A
Angola (7-5) at Knox (12-0)
Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (7-5) at Twin Lakes (10-2)
Cascade (12-0) at Lawrenceburg (10-1)
Indian Creek (8-3) at Gibson Southern (11-1)
CLASS 2A
Southmont (11-1) at Andrean (10-1)
Eastbrook (12-0) at Adams Central (12-0)
Lapel (12-0) at Indianapolis Lutheran (11-1)
Brownstown Central (12-0) at Linton-Stockton (9-3)
CLASS 1A
LaVille (8-4) at Pioneer (11-1)
South Adams (9-3) at North Miami (9-3)
Sheridan (8-2) at South Putnam (10-2)
Milan (6-4) at Providence (9-2)
Here is the last time these teams won regional championships.
CLASS 6A: Penn (2017), Carroll (Fort Wayne) (2022), Westfield (2024), Fishers (2010), Brownsburg (2024), Decatur Central (2024), Warren Central (2018), Center Grove (2024).
CLASS 5A: Merrillville (2024), Michigan City (2021), Concord (2013), Lafayette Jeff (none), New Palestine (2024), East Central (2023), Bloomington South (2024), Floyd Central (none).
CLASS 4A: Hobart (2020), Saint Joseph (2015), Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (2019), Lebanon (none), Yorktown (none), Indianapolis Roncalli (2022), Martinsville (2024), Heritage Hills (2024),
CLASS 3A: Knox (2022), Angola (1992), Twin Lakes (none), Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2024), Cascade (none), Lawrenceburg (2022), Indian Creek (2010), Gibson Southern (2023).
CLASS 2A: Andrean (2024), Southmont (2023), Adams Central (2024), Eastbrook (2019), Indianapolis Lutheran (2024), Lapel (none), Linton-Stockton (2024), Brownstown Central (2016).
CLASS 1A: LaVille (1982), Pioneer (2020), North Miami (1994), South Adams (2024), South Putnam (2024), Sheridan (2023), Milan (1996), Providence (2024).
ALL-TIME REGIONAL CHAMPIONS: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 23, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 23, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger 22, Carmel 22, Indianapolis Cathedral 21, Ben Davis 21, Center Grove 19, Fort Wayne Snider 18, Penn 18, Hobart 17. Indianapolis Roncalli 17, Adams Central 17, Evansville Mater Dei 15, Sheridan 15, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter 14, Bloomington South 13, Andrean 12, Jimtown 12, Linton-Stockton 12, Heritage Hills 12, NorthWood 12, Evansville Memorial 11, Jasper 11, Lafayette Central Catholic 11, Columbus East 11, Merrillville 11, West Lafayette 10, Valparaiso 10, Tri-West 10, East Central 10, Indianapolis Lutheran 9, New Palestine 9, North Judson 9, Warren Central 9, Bremen 8, Indianapolis Scecina 8, Mishawaka Marian 8, Lowell 8, Pioneer 8, Westfield 8, Castle 7, Franklin Central 7, Eastbrook 7, South Bend Saint Joseph 7, South Putnam 7, Southridge 7, Western Boone 7, Avon 6, Danville 6, Evansville Reitz 6, Lawrenceburg 6, Perry Central 6. Concord 5, Fort Wayne Wayne 5, Gibson Southern 5, Goshen 5, Griffith 5, Hamilton Southeastern 5, Monrovia 5, North Posey 5, Southwood 5, Zionsville 5, East Noble 4, Fountain Central 4, Mishawaka 4, Harrison (West Lafayette) 4, Lewis Cass 4, Brownsburg 4, Marion 4, New Prairie 4, South Adams 4, Tell City 4, Plymouth 4, Rensselaer Central 4, West Washington 4, Woodlan 4, Brebeuf Jesuit 3, Brownstown Central 3, Churubusco 3, Columbus North 3, Crown Point 3, Decatur Central 3, Delta 3, Fort Wayne Concordia 3, Franklin County 3, Garrett 3, Greenwood 3, Indianapolis Washington 3, Kokomo 3, Leo 3, Martinsville 3, Michigan City 3, North Putnam 3, North Vermillion 3, North White 3, Southern Wells 3, Speedway 3, Tecumseh 3, Tipton 3.
LONGEST CURRENT WINNING STREAKS
Adams Central has won 26 games in a row
New Palestine is on a 25-game winning streak.
Brownsburg is on a 16-game winning streak.
Brownstown Central, Cascade, Eastbrook, Knox, and Lapel have won 12 games in a row
Penn has claimed 11 consecutive wins.
Andrean, Gibson Southern, Lafayette Jeff, and Lawrenceburg are on a 10-game winning streak.
Decatur Central, Floyd Central, and Indianapolis Lutheran have claimed nine straight victories.
Concord and Merrillville are on an eight-game winning streak.
Carroll (Fort Wayne) has run off seven consecutive wins.
Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Heritage Hills, Hobart, LaVille, Providence, and South Adams have come up with six wins in a row.
Indianapolis Roncalli, South Putnam, and Westfield have won five straight contests.
Center Grove, Indian Creek, Milan, and Southmont are on a four-game winning streak.
Angola, Fishers, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Lebanon, Linton-Stockton, Martinsville, North Miami, Sheridan, South Bend Saint Joseph, and Yorktown have claimed three straight triumphs.
Bloomington South, East Central, Michigan City, and Warren Central have captured two consecutive wins.
WINNINGEST ACTIVE COACHES (Bolded coaches still active)
Russ Radtke (Knox) 425, John Hart (Brownsburg) 360, Jeff Adamson (Eastbrook) 331, Reed May (Brownstown Central) 324, Eric Moore (Center Grove) 313, Craig Buzea (Crown Point) 266, Bart Curtis (Warsaw) 265, Kevin O’Shea (Twin Lakes) 259, Tim Able (Triton Central) 245, Dave Pasch (Indianapolis Lutheran) 239, Darrin Fisher (Whiteland) 211, Herb King (Fountain Central) 209, Kirk Kennedy (Kankakee Valley) 208, Chris Meeks (Rensselaer Central) 204, John Hochstetler (Monroe Central) 189, Phil Mason (Griffith) 179, Steve Stirn (North Decatur) 179, Chad Zolman (Homestead) 173, Bud Ozmun (Oak Hill) 170, Kevin Wright (Carmel) 168, Michael Mosser (Adams Central) 167, Kurt Tippmann (Fort Wayne Snider) 161, Andy Dorrel (Culver Academy) 161, Andy Thomas (Angola) 158, Steve Cooley (New Albany) 158, John Hurley (Evansville Memorial) 157, Tom Dilley (Guerin Catholic) 157, Kyle Ralph (New Palestine) 152, Doug Hurt (Castle) 149, Aaron Tolle (Tipton) 149, Bill Peebles (Indianapolis Cathedral) 147, Jayson West (Franklin Central) 145, Nick Hart (Gibson Southern) 144, Brian Crabtree (North Vermillion) 143, Ryan Knigga (Lawrenceburg) 140, Nate Andrews (NorthWood) 136, Monte Mawhorter (West Noble) 135, Brian Oliver (Linton-Stockton) 135, Jason Hawkins (Clarksville) 131, Scott Buening (Southridge) 128, Shane Fry (West Lafayette) 127, Doug Dinan (Carroll Fort Wayne) 127, Ryan Langferman (Milan) 125, Josh Edwards (Eastern Greentown) 122, Mike Wilhelm (Yorktown) 121, Todd Wilkerson (Heritage Hills) 121, Chris Coll (Franklin) 117, Greg Barrett (Terre Haute South) 117, Curt Funk (Fishers) 115, Justin Pelley (Western Boone) 114, Mark Raetz (Northview) 113, Brandon Baker (Northfield) 112, Justin Bogunia (Bremen) 111, Ron Qualls (Indianapolis Shortridge) 106, Brad Seiss (Merrillville) 105, Travis Nolting (Greenfield-Central) 102, Kyle Lindsay (Fort Wayne Bishop Luers) 102, Adam Berry (Pioneer) 99, Jed Richman (Pendleton Heights) 99, Mark Peterson (Chesterton) 98, Pete Gast (Alexandria) 98, Desson Hannum (Southmont) 97, Tim Miller (Lapel) 96, Rob Doyle (Indianapolis Bishop Chatard) 96, Waylon Schenk (North Posey) 95, Kyle Enright (Decatur Central) 90, Scott Snodgrass (Hagerstown) 89, Grant Moser (South Adams) 89, Chris Skinner (Andrean) 88, Paul Sade (Churubusco) 87, Pat Shanley (Lafayette Jeff) 86, Mike Jones (Winchester) 84, John Hebert (Noblesville) 83, Craig Koehler (Concord) 82, Cory Brunson (Evansville Reitz) 80.
