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FOOTBALL: RSN Top 10 – Week #2

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The Panthers make an early leap into the RSN rankings after their dramatic come from behind win over rival Highland in the annual Battle of the Bike Path. Showing some of the gutsy, roll the dice play-calling that highlighted the glory days of Panther football, coach Rob Robinson elected to go for two following a score that cut Highland’s lead to 21-20. The Griffith conversion put them over the top and they held on for the 22-21 win. The schedule tour of old conference opponents continues with a trip to Munster this week - can the Panthers start 2-0 for the second straight year?
The Panthers make an early leap into the RSN rankings after their dramatic come from behind win over rival Highland in the annual Battle of the Bike Path. Showing some of the gutsy, roll the dice play-calling that highlighted the glory days of Panther football, coach Rob Robinson elected to go for two following a score that cut Highland’s lead to 21-20. The Griffith conversion put them over the top and they held on for the 22-21 win. The schedule tour of old conference opponents continues with a trip to Munster this week - can the Panthers start 2-0 for the second straight year?
If Week #1 is any indication, Calumet won’t have issues on the road - which is a good thing considering their first five games of the 2022 campaign are away from Calhoun Street. With a 56-20 win over Bowman in the rearview mirror, the Warriors can now turn their attention to future GSSC foe West Side. Calumet got the shutout win last year in the first ever meeting between the two programs and you know their sites are set on blanking the Cougars once again this week.
If Week #1 is any indication, Calumet won’t have issues on the road - which is a good thing considering their first five games of the 2022 campaign are away from Calhoun Street. With a 56-20 win over Bowman in the rearview mirror, the Warriors can now turn their attention to future GSSC foe West Side. Calumet got the shutout win last year in the first ever meeting between the two programs and you know their sites are set on blanking the Cougars once again this week.
We knew there’d be some early growing pains for the Vikings, and that proved to be the case in the opening week, as the Vikes fell to Penn 35-7. We’re still giving Valpo the benefit of the doubt for now considering they lost to a 2021 sectional champ and the game was on the road. A win this week against a high octane Hammond Central squad keeps them ranked, but what a loss – would that cause more than a two spot drop in the rankings? If it does, it could lead to Valpo being out of the poll for the first time in a LONG time.
We knew there’d be some early growing pains for the Vikings, and that proved to be the case in the opening week, as the Vikes fell to Penn 35-7. We’re still giving Valpo the benefit of the doubt for now considering they lost to a 2021 sectional champ and the game was on the road. A win this week against a high octane Hammond Central squad keeps them ranked, but what a loss – would that cause more than a two spot drop in the rankings? If it does, it could lead to Valpo being out of the poll for the first time in a LONG time.
DAC rival Valpo isn’t the only team taking a tumble this week, as Michigan City drops down from #4 after a rout at the hands of Warsaw. The City defense gave up a handful of big plays - something that needs to get shored up quickly with Lafayette Jeff coming to Ames Field this Friday night. Both the Wolves and Jeff were on the bad side of routes last week, so we may see two teams desperate to turn the early season tide.
DAC rival Valpo isn’t the only team taking a tumble this week, as Michigan City drops down from #4 after a rout at the hands of Warsaw. The City defense gave up a handful of big plays - something that needs to get shored up quickly with Lafayette Jeff coming to Ames Field this Friday night. Both the Wolves and Jeff were on the bad side of routes last week, so we may see two teams desperate to turn the early season tide.
The opening week matchup against Chesterton hasn’t been exactly kind to the Brickies since the series started in 2017 as Hobart has won only two of the six meetings. But the good news for Brickie fans is that a loss to the Trojans isn’t exactly an omen for things to come, as Hobart has had a winning record in each of those seasons - so it's not time to panic just yet. We can’t exactly say it gets easier this week with Merrillville (more on them later) coming to The Brickyard on Friday, but at least we know Hobart will be battle tested as the season goes on.
The opening week matchup against Chesterton hasn’t been exactly kind to the Brickies since the series started in 2017 as Hobart has won only two of the six meetings. But the good news for Brickie fans is that a loss to the Trojans isn’t exactly an omen for things to come, as Hobart has had a winning record in each of those seasons - so it's not time to panic just yet. We can’t exactly say it gets easier this week with Merrillville (more on them later) coming to The Brickyard on Friday, but at least we know Hobart will be battle tested as the season goes on.
One of the biggest surprises of Week #1, the Chesterton Trojans answered a lot of questions regarding graduation losses in their 35-20 win over Hobart. The Trojan defense stepped up in big moments with a TD of their own as well as a couple fourth down steps in the red zone, while the offense minimized mistakes and kept the sticks moving to control possession. We’ll find out how legit this Chesterton team is on Friday when they head to 1-0 Warsaw.
One of the biggest surprises of Week #1, the Chesterton Trojans answered a lot of questions regarding graduation losses in their 35-20 win over Hobart. The Trojan defense stepped up in big moments with a TD of their own as well as a couple fourth down steps in the red zone, while the offense minimized mistakes and kept the sticks moving to control possession. We’ll find out how legit this Chesterton team is on Friday when they head to 1-0 Warsaw.
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any Region football follower that the Wildcats lit up the scoreboard in Week #1, putting up 63 points. And that’s no slight against their opponent - the ‘Cats are going to put up a lot of points against a lot of teams this season as they are dangerous both on the ground and through the air. HC hits the road again this week as they travel to “The Governor’s Mansion” to take on Morton - could we see another 60 spot on the board?
It shouldn’t come as a surprise to any Region football follower that the Wildcats lit up the scoreboard in Week #1, putting up 63 points. And that’s no slight against their opponent - the ‘Cats are going to put up a lot of points against a lot of teams this season as they are dangerous both on the ground and through the air. HC hits the road again this week as they travel to “The Governor’s Mansion” to take on Morton - could we see another 60 spot on the board?
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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”.
We don’t discount Andrean too much for losing the opening game of the season, considering it was a 2A squad taking on a 5A team away from home. While the final score was a 20 point differential it was only a six point game going into the fourth quarter, so the Niners get some credit for that, although not enough to keep them in the top spot. Injury concerns are now an issue after the opening week, as we see if Andrean will have to adjust the depth chart, particularly at QB, and how that will affect the team this week against a tough Crown Point squad.
We don’t discount Andrean too much for losing the opening game of the season, considering it was a 2A squad taking on a 5A team away from home. While the final score was a 20 point differential it was only a six point game going into the fourth quarter, so the Niners get some credit for that, although not enough to keep them in the top spot. Injury concerns are now an issue after the opening week, as we see if Andrean will have to adjust the depth chart, particularly at QB, and how that will affect the team this week against a tough Crown Point squad.
There was a contingent of Buccaneer backers last week upset that their Pirates didn’t occupy the #1 ranking in the RSN Top 10 - well it didn’t take long for the team to plunder and pillage their way to the top. With a win in the Battle of Broadway on their resume, the Pirate ship sets sail for Hobart in another Top 10 showdown - a win over the Brickmakers could put Merrillville on solid footing in the quest for the #1 spot in the rankings.
There was a contingent of Buccaneer backers last week upset that their Pirates didn’t occupy the #1 ranking in the RSN Top 10 - well it didn’t take long for the team to plunder and pillage their way to the top. With a win in the Battle of Broadway on their resume, the Pirate ship sets sail for Hobart in another Top 10 showdown - a win over the Brickmakers could put Merrillville on solid footing in the quest for the #1 spot in the rankings.
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