FB: Week 1 big games

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By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are 22 big games on tap to open up Week 1 of the 2012 Indiana high school football season. Stay tuned to HoosierAuthority.com for a complete wrap of results as well as game wraps, pictures, and video!
    
Till then, here’s a preview of those really big openers via the pertinent numbers taken from johnharrell.net (includes final 2011 Sagarin ratings; rankings are from the coaches’ preseason polls):

NORTHERN INDIANA
Six biggies …

1A #17 Culver Community (0-0) at West Central (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, West Central field.
COACHES: Andrew Thomas, 35-33 in 7th year at Culver, 83-53 in 13th year overall. Darren Rodriguez, 14-27 in 5th year at West Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver, 48.51, 163rd overall, 10th in Class 1A. West Central, 46.45, 179th overall, 11th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Culver 0-0, West Central 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: West Central, 12-8.
LAST MEETING: Culver, 24-14, sectional, Oct. 28, 2011.

2A #1 Fort Wayne Luers (0-0) at 5A #5 Fort Wayne Snider (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Spuller Stadium (WLYV, 1450 AM).
COACHES: Matt Lindsay, 227-97 in 26th year at Fort Wayne Luers. Kurt Tippmann, 28-11 in 4th year at Fort Wayne Snider.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fort Wayne Luers, 88.3, 14th overall, 1st in Class 2A. Fort Wayne Snider, 85.8, 16th overall, 13th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fort Wayne Luers 0-0, Fort Wayne Snider 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Fort Wayne Snider, 11-4.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Luers, 32-21, Aug. 19, 2011.

4A #17 Griffith (0-0) at 4A #10 Hammond Morton (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Zlotnik Field.
COACHES: Jim Pickett, 0-0 in 1st year at Griffith. Roydon Richards, 93-56 in 14th year at Hammond Morton, 116-81 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hammond Morton, 69.15, 64th overall, 14th in Class 4A. Griffith, 67.07, 70th overall, 16th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Griffith 0-0, Hammond Morton 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Griffith, 13-6.
LAST MEETING: Hammond Morton, 27-26, sectional, Nov. 4, 2011.

Lowell (0-0) at 4A #14 Crown Point (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Bulldog Turf (WTMK, 88.5 FM; WKIF, 92.7 FM; WWCA, 1270 AM).
COACHES: Keith Kilmer, 11-9 in 3rd year at Lowell. Kevin Enright, 0-0 in 1st year at Crown Point.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 81.25, 23rd overall, 15th in Class 5A. Lowell, 61.48, 97th overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lowell 0-0, Crown Point 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lowell, 8-7.
LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 27-6, Aug. 19, 2011.

NorthWood (0-0) at 3A #3 Jimtown (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Knepp Field (WCMR, 1270 AM, 105.3 FM).
COACHES: Scott Hoover, 21-15 in 4th year at NorthWood. Mike_Campbell, 42-11 in 5th year at Jimtown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: NorthWood, 71.47, 58th overall, 12th in Class 4A. Jimtown, 70.95, 59th overall, 5th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: NorthWood 0-0, Jimtown 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Jimtown, 12-5.
LAST MEETING: NorthWood, 28-2, Aug. 19, 2011.

4A #11 South Bend Washington (0-0) at 4A #9 Concord (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Lawrence J. Jackowiak Field.
COACHES: Jay Johnson, 0-0 in 1st year at South Bend Washington. Tim Dawson, 155-101 in 24th year at Concord.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Bend Washington, 82.6, 19th overall, 3rd in Class 4A. Concord, 69.5, 61st overall, 13th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Bend Washington 0-0, Concord 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Concord, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: Concord, 35-13, sectional, Oct. 29, 2010.

CENTRAL INDIANA
Fifteen biggies …

Columbus North (0-0) at 5A #1 Carmel (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Greyhound Stadium.
COACHES: Tim Bless, 84-54 in 13th year at Columbus North, 96-63 in 15th year overall. Kevin Wright, 23-3 in 3rd year at Carmel, 157-57 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 118.7, 1st overall, 1st in Class 5A. Columbus North, 88.71, 13th overall, 11th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus North 0-0, Carmel 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Carmel, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 58-17, Aug. 19, 2011.

5A #13 Hamilton Southeastern (0-0) at 5A #8 Avon (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Oriole Stadium.
COACHES: Scott May, 50-10 in 6th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 53-29 in 8th year overall. Mark Bless, 19-6 in 3rd year at Avon, 168-73 in 23rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Avon, 91.67, 9th overall, 8th in Class 5A. Hamilton Southeastern, 90.01, 11th overall, 10th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton Southeastern 0-0, Avon 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Hamilton Southeastern, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 27-17, Aug. 19, 2011.

2A #5 Heritage Christian (0-0) vs. 2A #4 Indianapolis Ritter (0-0)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Lucas Oil.
COACHES: Ron Qualls, 64-48 in 11th year at Heritage Christian. Ty Hunt, 66-13 in 7th year at Indianapolis Ritter.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Ritter, 69.24, 62nd overall, 8th in Class 2A. Heritage Christian, 57.35, 120th overall, 17th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage Christian 0-0, Indianapolis Ritter 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Ritter, 9-1.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Ritter, 45-28, Aug. 19, 2011.

4A #1 Indianapolis Cathedral (0-0) at 5A #4 Ben Davis (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Giants Stadium (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Rick Streiff, 168-37 in 18th year at Indianapolis Cathedral, 191-80 in 24th year overall. Mike Kirschner, 38-20 in 6th year at Ben Davis, 52-46 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 107.32, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 5A. Indianapolis Cathedral, 102.79, 4th overall, 1st in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Cathedral 0-0, Ben Davis 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Ben Davis, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 24-21, overtime, Aug. 20, 2011.

3A #1 Indianapolis Chatard (0-0) at 3A #17 Brebeuf Jesuit (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Wilhelm Field.
COACHES: Vince Lorenzano, 110-21 in 10th year at Indianapolis Chatard, 170-90 in 22nd year overall. Ryan Gallogly, 39-17 in 6th year at Brebeuf Jesuit, 69-33 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Chatard, 88.71, 12th overall, 1st in Class 3A. Brebeuf Jesuit, 67.88, 67th overall, 7th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Chatard 0-0, Brebeuf Jesuit 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 8-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Chatard, 34-13, sectional, Nov. 4, 2011.

Knightstown (0-0) at Centerville (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Craig Field.
COACHES: Patrick Mallory, 7-4 in 2nd year at Knightstown. Perry Irwin, 0-0 in 1st year at Centerville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Centerville, 53.74, 144th overall, 20th in Class 2A. Knightstown, 43.11, 197th overall, 16th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Knightstown 0-0, Centerville 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Knightstown, 11-7.
LAST MEETING: Centerville, 14-13, Aug. 19, 2011.

1A #6 Milan (0-0) at Northeastern (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Northeastern field.
COACHES: Ryan Langferman, 45-36 in 8th year at Milan. Mike Roeder, 63-97 in 16th year at Northeastern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Milan, 53.82, 143rd overall, 9th in Class 1A. Northeastern, 41.43, 202nd overall, 18th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Milan 0-0, Northeastern 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Milan, 6-2.
LAST MEETING: Milan, 41-19, Aug. 19, 2011.

2A #13 Northwestern (0-0) at Clinton Central (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Bulldog Stadium.
COACHES: John Hendryx, 41-19 in 6th year at Northwestern, 154-65 in 20th year overall. Justin Schuhmacher, 0-0 in 1st year at Clinton Central, 6-5 in 2nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northwestern, 60.45, 104th overall, 14th in Class 2A. Clinton Central, 41.68, 201st overall, 17th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northwestern 0-0, Clinton Central 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Clinton Central, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Clinton Central, 35-6, Aug. 25, 2007.

Perry Meridian (0-0) at 5A #7 Center Grove (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Center Grove field.
COACHES: Scott Marsh, 10-22 in 4th year at Perry Meridian, 10-32 in 5th year overall. Eric Moore, 116-47 in 14th year at Center Grove, 164-52 in 18th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 95.56, 6th overall, 5th in Class 5A. Perry Meridian, 81.17, 24th overall, 16th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Perry Meridian 0-0, Center Grove 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Center Grove, 7-0.
LAST MEETING: Center Grove, 10-7, Aug. 19, 2011.

5A #10 Pike (0-0) at North Central (Indianapolis) (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Panthers Stadium.
COACHES: Derek Moyers, 44-15 in 6th year at Pike, 78-45 in 12th year overall. Keith Shelton, 9-22 in 4th year at North Central (Indianapolis).
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Central (Indianapolis), 91.23, 10th overall, 9th in Class 5A. Pike, 87.57, 15th overall, 12th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 0-0, North Central (Indianapolis) 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: North Central (Indianapolis), 5-4.
LAST MEETING: North Central (Indianapolis), 21-14, Aug. 19, 2011.

4A #6 Roncalli (0-0) at Southport (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Perry Stadium.
COACHES: Bruce Scifres, 200-70 in 23rd year at Indianapolis Roncalli. Bill Peebles, 29-44 in 8th year at Southport.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 81.05, 25th overall, 5th in Class 4A. Southport, 79.2, 29th overall, 20th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Roncalli 0-0, Southport 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.
LAST MEETING: Southport, 28-21, Aug. 19, 2011.

Southmont (0-0) at 2A #16 Fountain Central (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Mustang Stadium (WCDQ, 106.3 FM).
COACHES: Desson Hannum, 30-24 in 6th year at Southmont. Brian Moore, 0-0 in 1st year at Fountain Central, 151-34 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fountain Central, 59.4, 109th overall, 15th in Class 2A. Southmont, 58.94, 111th overall, 17th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southmont 0-0, Fountain Central 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Southmont, 9-7.
LAST MEETING: Fountain Central, 23-14, Aug. 19, 2011.

3A #10 Western Boone (0-0) at 1A #3 Sheridan (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Blackhawk Field.
COACHES: Jed Richman, 16-7 in 3rd year at Western Boone. Larry Wright, 370-158 in 47th year at Sheridan, 371-161 in 48th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 66.52, 72nd overall, 8th in Class 3A. Sheridan, 66.14, 75th overall, 2nd in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Western Boone 0-0, Sheridan 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Western Boone, 8-7.
LAST MEETING: Western Boone, 21-16, Aug. 19, 2011.

Bloomington North (0-0) vs. 4A #4 Columbus East (0-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY 4:15 pm ET, Lucas Oil.
COACHES: Scott Bless, 38-41 in 8th year at Bloomington North, 53-71 in 13th year overall. Bob Gaddis, 107-28 in 12th year at Columbus East, 225-128 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus East, 83.83, 18th overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Bloomington North, 80.56, 26th overall, 17th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington North 0-0, Columbus East 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Bloomington North, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington North, 42-5, sectional, Oct. 23, 1998.

2A #11 Tipton (0-0) vs. 3A #9 Hamilton Heights (0-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY 7:00 pm ET, Lucas Oil (WMYK, 98.5 FM).
COACHES: Aaron Tolle, 51-29 in 8th year at Tipton. Mitch Street, 9-3 in 2nd year at Hamilton Heights.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 69.18, 63rd overall, 6th in Class 3A. Tipton, 65.47, 78th overall, 9th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tipton 0-0, Hamilton Heights 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tipton, 7-6.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Heights, 10-9, Aug. 19, 2011.

SOUTHERN INDIANA
One biggie …

3A #15 Heritage Hills (0-0) at 2A #2 Evansville Mater Dei (0-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Reitz Bowl (WAXL, 103.3 FM).
COACHES: Todd Wilkerson, 0-0 in 1st year at Heritage Hills. Mike Goebel, 148-46 in 16th year at Evansville Mater Dei.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Mater Dei, 77.1, 35th overall, 3rd in Class 2A. Heritage Hills, 56.66, 125th overall, 20th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING:
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage Hills 0-0, Evansville Mater Dei 0-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Heritage Hills, 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Mater Dei, 30-7, sectional, Oct. 20, 2006.