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FOOTBALL: RSN Top 10 – Week #1

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The Warriors are on an historic roll for the program, having finished with a winning record the last four seasons - the most consecutive in team history. Barring a series of unexpected results, that streak should continue as Calumet has a host of key returning players, especially on the defensive side of the ball, where they gave up less than 15 points per game last year.
The Warriors are on an historic roll for the program, having finished with a winning record the last four seasons - the most consecutive in team history. Barring a series of unexpected results, that streak should continue as Calumet has a host of key returning players, especially on the defensive side of the ball, where they gave up less than 15 points per game last year.
Replacing a multi-year starter at quarterback is never an easy task, but that’s exactly what the Trojans have to do this year, following the graduation of Chris Mullen, who started games under center since he was a freshman. The question now becomes, does this program have the depth to overcome such challenges or will this season be one of rebuilding rather than reloading?
Replacing a multi-year starter at quarterback is never an easy task, but that’s exactly what the Trojans have to do this year, following the graduation of Chris Mullen, who started games under center since he was a freshman. The question now becomes, does this program have the depth to overcome such challenges or will this season be one of rebuilding rather than reloading?
With three of their first four Friday’s away from “The Inferno”, the defending Sectional #17 champs won’t get much opportunity to play in front of their home fans early in the season, but that shouldn’t extinguish the flames of excitement when it comes to the 2022 Red Devils. With a dual threat QB in Riley Bank, along with several standout defenders on the roster again this season, a repeat of the sectional crown could be in order, even with a tougher field.
With three of their first four Friday’s away from “The Inferno”, the defending Sectional #17 champs won’t get much opportunity to play in front of their home fans early in the season, but that shouldn’t extinguish the flames of excitement when it comes to the 2022 Red Devils. With a dual threat QB in Riley Bank, along with several standout defenders on the roster again this season, a repeat of the sectional crown could be in order, even with a tougher field.
Expectations, and excitement, are sky high entering year two of the Craig Buzea regime in the County Hub - and they should be with a lot of skill position players back this season and the continuity of expectations established last year. The early portion of the schedule is rough, with games against three Top 10 teams (Lowell, Andrean, Merrillville) to open the season, so we’ll get an early glimpse at how improved this squad is.
Expectations, and excitement, are sky high entering year two of the Craig Buzea regime in the County Hub - and they should be with a lot of skill position players back this season and the continuity of expectations established last year. The early portion of the schedule is rough, with games against three Top 10 teams (Lowell, Andrean, Merrillville) to open the season, so we’ll get an early glimpse at how improved this squad is.
All teams face graduation losses, but few teams in the Region will feel that effect as much as the Vikings, who graduated a ton of talent from last year’s sectional championship squad. Still, this is a program that has earned the benefit of the doubt, so while there might be some early season growing pains as new players get used to the Friday night lights, we’re confident that this will turn into a team that other teams won’t want to play late in the season.
All teams face graduation losses, but few teams in the Region will feel that effect as much as the Vikings, who graduated a ton of talent from last year’s sectional championship squad. Still, this is a program that has earned the benefit of the doubt, so while there might be some early season growing pains as new players get used to the Friday night lights, we’re confident that this will turn into a team that other teams won’t want to play late in the season.
What can the Wildcats do for an encore following a high-powered 2021 season that saw the program capture its first sectional championship? With a ton of skill position players returning along with several defensive standouts, the Wildcats have to be considered the favorite to take home the GSSC title in their final year in the conference. And now that they’ve added field turf at their home facility, an already dangerous offense will be even faster. If you’re looking for a team that can light up the scoreboard on a week to week basis, you’ll find it in Cedar Lake.
What can the Wildcats do for an encore following a high-powered 2021 season that saw the program capture its first sectional championship? With a ton of skill position players returning along with several defensive standouts, the Wildcats have to be considered the favorite to take home the GSSC title in their final year in the conference. And now that they’ve added field turf at their home facility, an already dangerous offense will be even faster. If you’re looking for a team that can light up the scoreboard on a week to week basis, you’ll find it in Cedar Lake.
After not winning a sectional title in program history prior to Phil Mason and company’s arrival in 2016, the Wolves went to semi-state for the third time last season (although they’ve yet to break through and punch their ticket to Indy). Could another deep tournament run be in the cards? The Wolves do have some key pieces to replace, but City has plenty coming back from last year’s squad and the coaching staff has proven they can get inexperienced players acclimated quickly. A tough schedule in the first half of the season looms.
After not winning a sectional title in program history prior to Phil Mason and company’s arrival in 2016, the Wolves went to semi-state for the third time last season (although they’ve yet to break through and punch their ticket to Indy). Could another deep tournament run be in the cards? The Wolves do have some key pieces to replace, but City has plenty coming back from last year’s squad and the coaching staff has proven they can get inexperienced players acclimated quickly. A tough schedule in the first half of the season looms.
After a couple of deep runs in the tournament (semi-state 2019 and state in 2020), the Brickies were tripped up in sectionals last year, losing to conference rival Lowell in the title game. And you know Hobart hasn’t forgotten about it. The Brickies return a boatload of talent, including 2,000 yard rusher Trey Gibson and outstanding sophomore QB Noah Ehrlich. The defense improved late in the year (before the Lowell game) and if they can keep opponents in check, the offense should have enough weapons to help the team rack up a lot of Ws.
After a couple of deep runs in the tournament (semi-state 2019 and state in 2020), the Brickies were tripped up in sectionals last year, losing to conference rival Lowell in the title game. And you know Hobart hasn’t forgotten about it. The Brickies return a boatload of talent, including 2,000 yard rusher Trey Gibson and outstanding sophomore QB Noah Ehrlich. The defense improved late in the year (before the Lowell game) and if they can keep opponents in check, the offense should have enough weapons to help the team rack up a lot of Ws.
The lights are bright on Broadway with both of the street’s high schools ranked at the top of the poll. The Pirates come into the season at the number two spot, but that doesn’t mean the RSN pollsters are down on the Bucs by any stretch of the imagination. Despite some big graduation losses, the Purple Gang still has a roster of talent and a run to Indianapolis, especially now that they’re in 5A is definitely possible…and so is the top spot in the Top 10, as the Bucs take on the top ranked squad in “The Battle of Broadway”.
The lights are bright on Broadway with both of the street’s high schools ranked at the top of the poll. The Pirates come into the season at the number two spot, but that doesn’t mean the RSN pollsters are down on the Bucs by any stretch of the imagination. Despite some big graduation losses, the Purple Gang still has a roster of talent and a run to Indianapolis, especially now that they’re in 5A is definitely possible…and so is the top spot in the Top 10, as the Bucs take on the top ranked squad in “The Battle of Broadway”.
Some may scoff at a 2A team being ranked in the top spot to start the season, but when that team is a defending state champion and they have some of the best players in the state on their roster, school size goes out the window. The opening third of the schedule is brutal, with two teams in the Top 10 (Merrillville and Crown Point), along with a third (Crete-Monee) that would be if they were located five miles to the east. That said, the Ws may not come early for Andrean, but that was the case last year as well. All that matters is how they’re playing late in the season and we wouldn’t be shocked to see them playing Thanksgiving weekend once again.
Some may scoff at a 2A team being ranked in the top spot to start the season, but when that team is a defending state champion and they have some of the best players in the state on their roster, school size goes out the window. The opening third of the schedule is brutal, with two teams in the Top 10 (Merrillville and Crown Point), along with a third (Crete-Monee) that would be if they were located five miles to the east. That said, the Ws may not come early for Andrean, but that was the case last year as well. All that matters is how they’re playing late in the season and we wouldn’t be shocked to see them playing Thanksgiving weekend once again.
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