FB: Week 2 big games

By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are 24 big games on tap for Week 2 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 the latest Sagarin ratings; rankings are from the latest coaches’ polls):

NORTHERN INDIANA
Five biggies …

2A #5 Andrean (1-0) at 5A #14 Merrillville (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Demaree Stadium.
COACHES: Phil Mason, 34-16 in 5th year at Andrean, 67-53 in 12th year overall. Zac Wells, 56-21 in 7th year at Merrillville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Merrillville, 85.53, 21st overall, 16th in Class 5A. Andrean, 59.33, 110th overall, 15th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Andrean defeated Hammond Noll, 48-12, Aug. 17. Merrillville lost to Warren Central, 35-7, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Andrean 0-1, Merrillville 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Merrillville, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Andrean, 21-12, Aug. 26, 2011.

5A #1 Carmel (1-0) at 5A #16 Valparaiso (0-1)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, Viking Field (WVLP, 98.3 FM; WEFM, 95.9 FM).
COACHES: Kevin Wright, 24-3 in 3rd year at Carmel, 158-57 in 19th year overall. Dave Coyle, 0-1 in 1st year at Valparaiso.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 106.01, 1st overall, 1st in Class 5A. Valparaiso, 87.19, 18th overall, 14th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel defeated Columbus North, 27-7, Aug. 17. Valparaiso lost to Penn, 35-28, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carmel 0-1, Valparaiso 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Carmel, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 49-0, Aug. 26, 2011.

Hammond Morton (0-1) at 4A #16 Lowell (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, The Inferno (WTMK, 88.5 FM; WKIF, 92.7 FM).
COACHES: Roydon Richards, 93-57 in 14th year at Hammond Morton, 116-82 in 19th year overall. Keith Kilmer, 11-10 in 3rd year at Lowell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lowell, 70.84, 54th overall, 10th in Class 4A. Hammond Morton, 65.79, 80th overall, 18th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hammond Morton lost to Griffith, 42-35, Aug. 17. Lowell lost to Crown Point, 28-21, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hammond Morton 1-0, Lowell 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lowell, 9-4.
LAST MEETING: Hammond Morton, 13-6, Aug. 27, 2011.

5A #7 Penn (1-0) at 4A #8 Mishawaka (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Steele Stadium (WGCS, 91.1 FM, WTRC, 1340 AM).
COACHES: Cory Yeoman, 98-23 in 10th year at Penn. Bart Curtis, 38-12 in 5th year at Mishawaka, 149-79 in 22nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Penn, 91.53, 10th overall, 8th in Class 5A. Mishawaka, 77.94, 29th overall, 5th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Penn defeated Valparaiso, 35-28, Aug. 17. Mishawaka defeated Portage, 57-42, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Penn 0-1, Mishawaka 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Penn, 17-4.
LAST MEETING: Penn, 31-14, Aug. 26, 2011.

1A #18 West Central (1-0) at 1A #22 Caston (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Comet Crater.
COACHES: Darren Rodriguez, 15-27 in 5th year at West Central. Chris Ulerick, 49-84 in 14th year at Caston.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 55.31, 137th overall, 7th in Class 1A. Caston, 41.57, 212th overall, 19th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: West Central defeated Culver, 41-21, Aug. 17. Caston defeated Triton, 28-20, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Central 0-1, Caston 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: West Central, 10-5.
LAST MEETING: West Central, 38-8, Aug. 26, 2011.

CENTRAL INDIANA
Eighteen biggies …

Batesville (1-0) at 1A #4 Milan (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Milan field.
COACHES: Eric Heppner, 116-71 in 17th year at Batesville. Ryan Langferman, 46-36 in 8th year at Milan.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Batesville, 60.28, 104th overall, 16th in Class 3A. Milan, 58.08, 118th overall, 2nd in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Batesville defeated Jennings County, 37-21, Aug. 17. Milan defeated Northeastern, 24-6, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Batesville 0-1, Milan 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Batesville, 12-3.
LAST MEETING: Batesville, 34-7, Aug. 26, 2011.

5A #3 Ben Davis (1-0) at 5A #10 Pike (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Pike Stadium (WBDG, 90.9 FM).
COACHES: Mike Kirschner, 39-20 in 6th year at Ben Davis, 53-46 in 10th year overall. Derek Moyers, 45-15 in 6th year at Pike, 79-45 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ben Davis, 103.41, 3rd overall, 3rd in Class 5A. Pike, 96.79, 6th overall, 5th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Ben Davis defeated Indianapolis Cathedral, 24-21, Aug. 17. Pike defeated North Central (Indianapolis), 23-6, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Ben Davis 0-1, Pike 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Ben Davis, 8-2.
LAST MEETING: Ben Davis, 28-22, Aug. 26, 2011.

Clinton Central (0-1) at 3A #6 Western Boone (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Western Boone field.
COACHES: Justin Schuhmacher, 0-1 in 1st year at Clinton Central, 6-6 in 2nd year overall. Jed Richman, 17-7 in 3rd year at Western Boone.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western Boone, 75.24, 42nd overall, 3rd in Class 3A. Clinton Central, 46.17, 184th overall, 12th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Clinton Central lost to Northwestern, 27-13, Aug. 17. Western Boone defeated Sheridan, 28-6, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Clinton Central 1-0, Western Boone 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Western Boone, 4-0.
LAST MEETING: Western Boone, 34-12, Aug. 26, 2011.

4A #4 Columbus East (1-0) at Columbus North (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Max Andress Field.
COACHES: Bob Gaddis, 108-28 in 12th year at Columbus East, 226-128 in 34th year overall. Tim Bless, 84-55 in 13th year at Columbus North, 96-64 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus North, 91.28, 11th overall, 9th in Class 5A. Columbus East, 86.31, 19th overall, 3rd in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Columbus East defeated Bloomington North, 31-28, Aug. 18. Columbus North lost to Carmel, 27-7, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus East 0-1, Columbus North 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 8-8.
LAST MEETING: Columbus North, 45-40, Aug. 26, 2011.

5A #5 Fishers (1-0) at 5A #13 Hamilton Southeastern (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Royal Stadium.
COACHES: Rick Wimmer, 46-25 in 7th year at Fishers, 210-108 in 30th year overall. Scott May, 50-11 in 6th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 53-30 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Southeastern, 85.91, 20th overall, 15th in Class 5A. Fishers, 81.5, 24th overall, 18th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Fishers defeated Noblesville, 38-0, Aug. 17. Hamilton Southeastern lost to Avon, 17-14, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fishers 0-1, Hamilton Southeastern 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Hamilton Southeastern, 6-2.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 35-10, sectional, Nov. 4, 2011.

2A #8 Guerin Catholic (0-1) at 1A #1 Lafayette Central Catholic (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, LaRocca Field.
COACHES: Andrew Kremer, 23-18 in 4th year at Guerin Catholic. Kevin O'Shea, 55-2 in 5th year at Lafayette Central Catholic, 155-65 in 20th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Guerin Catholic, 69.04, 64th overall, 9th in Class 2A. Lafayette Central Catholic, 65.42, 81st overall, 1st in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Guerin Catholic lost to Martinsville, 37-30, Aug. 17. Lafayette Central Catholic defeated Delphi, 52-7, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Guerin Catholic 1-0, Lafayette Central Catholic 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Lafayette Central Catholic, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Lafayette Central Catholic, 41-21, Aug. 27, 2011.

Hagerstown (1-0) at 1A #22 Knightstown (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Panther Field.
COACHES: Scott Snodgrass, 6-5 in 2nd year at Hagerstown, 15-65 in 9th year overall. Patrick Mallory, 8-4 in 2nd year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Knightstown, 57.28, 125th overall, 3rd in Class 1A. Hagerstown, 54.69, 143rd overall, 8th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Hagerstown defeated Shenandoah, 35-27, Aug. 17. Knightstown defeated Centerville, 48-14, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hagerstown 0-1, Knightstown 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 10-10.
LAST MEETING: Knightstown, 27-18, sectional, Oct. 21, 2011.

3A #14 Indian Creek (0-1) at Greenwood (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Woodman Field.
COACHES: Mike Gillin, 99-30 in 12th year at Indian Creek, 265-102 in 34th year overall. Mike Campbell, 26-41 in 7th year at Greenwood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greenwood, 77.13, 32nd overall, 6th in Class 4A. Indian Creek, 59.32, 111th overall, 17th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Indian Creek lost to Terre Haute South, 34-24, Aug. 17. Greenwood defeated Anderson, 52-6, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indian Creek 1-0, Greenwood 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Greenwood, 3-1.
LAST MEETING: Greenwood, 35-13, Aug. 26, 2011.

5A #9 Lawrence Central (1-0) at North Central (Indianapolis) (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Panthers Stadium.
COACHES: Jayson West, 38-12 in 5th year at Lawrence Central. Keith Shelton, 9-23 in 4th year at North Central (Indianapolis).
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence Central, 91.85, 9th overall, 7th in Class 5A. North Central (Indianapolis), 80.6, 26th overall, 20th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrence Central defeated Lawrence North, 70-0, Aug. 17. North Central (Indianapolis) lost to Pike, 23-6, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrence Central 0-1, North Central (Indianapolis) 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 4-4.
LAST MEETING: North Central (Indianapolis), 34-27, Aug. 26, 2011.

2A #9 North Putnam (1-0) at Southmont (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Southmont field (WIMC, 103.9 FM).
COACHES: Greg Barrett, 1-0 in 1st year at North Putnam. Desson Hannum, 30-25 in 6th year at Southmont.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Putnam, 71.04, 52nd overall, 5th in Class 2A. Southmont, 61.83, 97th overall, 13th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: North Putnam defeated Edgewood, 21-0, Aug. 18. Southmont lost to Fountain Central, 21-18, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Putnam 0-1, Southmont 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: North Putnam, 9-6.
LAST MEETING: North Putnam, 33-12, Aug. 26, 2011.

4A #6 Roncalli (1-0) at Franklin Central (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Flash Dome (WXNT, 1430 AM).
COACHES: Bruce Scifres, 201-70 in 23rd year at Indianapolis Roncalli. Burt Austin, 3-8 in 2nd year at Franklin Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 89.63, 12th overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Franklin Central, 80.63, 25th overall, 19th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Roncalli defeated Southport, 27-13, Aug. 17. Franklin Central defeated Decatur Central, 15-9, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Roncalli 0-1, Franklin Central 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 11-4.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Roncalli, 23-0, Aug. 26, 2011.

1A #5 Sheridan (0-1) at 3A #13 Hamilton Heights (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Huskie Stadium.
COACHES: Larry Wright, 370-159 in 47th year at Sheridan, 371-162 in 48th year overall. Mitch Street, 9-4 in 2nd year at Hamilton Heights.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton Heights, 68.26, 69th overall, 8th in Class 3A. Sheridan, 57.27, 126th overall, 4th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Sheridan lost to Western Boone, 28-6, Aug. 17. Hamilton Heights lost to Tipton, 19-14, Aug. 18.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Sheridan 1-0, Hamilton Heights 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Sheridan, 5-3.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Heights, 43-7, Aug. 27, 2011.

Triton Central (1-0) at 2A #10 Heritage Christian (0-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Heritage Christian field.
COACHES: Gabe Johnson, 8-6 in 2nd year at Triton Central. Ron Qualls, 64-49 in 11th year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 67.47, 72nd overall, 10th in Class 2A. Triton Central, 57.49, 123rd overall, 17th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Triton Central defeated Park Tudor, 42-13, Aug. 17. Heritage Christian lost to Indianapolis Ritter, 42-41, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Triton Central 0-1, Heritage Christian 1-0.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Heritage Christian, 6-4.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 37-20, Aug. 26, 2011.

3A #4 West Lafayette (1-0) at Cass (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Owens Field (WLHM, 102.3 FM).
COACHES: Marshall Overley, 76-51 in 12th year at West Lafayette. Scott Mannering, 190-96 in 27th year at Lewis Cass.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lewis Cass, 70.96, 53rd overall, 6th in Class 2A. West Lafayette, 68.44, 68th overall, 7th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: West Lafayette defeated Tri-West, 9-7, Aug. 17. Lewis Cass defeated Pioneer, 33-12, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Lafayette 0-1, Lewis Cass 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: West Lafayette, 6-3.
LAST MEETING: West Lafayette, 35-6, Aug. 26, 2011.

4A #1 Indianapolis Cathedral (0-1) at 5A #2 Warren Central (1-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY 7:00 pm ET, Warren Central.
COACHES: Rick Streiff, 168-38 in 18th year at Indianapolis Cathedral, 191-81 in 24th year overall. Steve Tutsie, 24-4 in 3rd year at Warren Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warren Central, 103.97, 2nd overall, 2nd in Class 5A. Indianapolis Cathedral, 101.12, 4th overall, 1st in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Cathedral lost to Ben Davis, 24-21, Aug. 17. Warren Central defeated Merrillville, 35-7, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Cathedral 1-0, Warren Central 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.
LAST MEETING: Warren Central, 27-24, Aug. 27, 2011.

3A #1 Indianapolis Chatard (1-0) vs. Indianapolis Broad Ripple (1-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY 3:30 pm ET, Warren Central.
COACHES: Vince Lorenzano, 111-21 in 10th year at Indianapolis Chatard, 171-90 in 22nd year overall. Anthony Law, 6-5 in 2nd year at Indianapolis Broad Ripple, 35-34 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Chatard, 92.22, 8th overall, 1st in Class 3A. Indianapolis Broad Ripple, 57.19, 128th overall, 18th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Chatard defeated Brebeuf Jesuit, 27-0, Aug. 17. Indianapolis Broad Ripple defeated Northview, 18-9, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Chatard 0-1, Indianapolis Broad Ripple 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 11-2.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Chatard, 55-0, Aug. 26, 2011.

2A #6 Speedway (1-0) vs. 1A #3 Indianapolis Scecina (1-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY 7:30 pm ET, Lucas Oil.
COACHES: Denny Pelley, 182-74 in 23rd year at Speedway, 276-126 in 38th year overall. Ott Hurrle, 131-104 in 21st year at Indianapolis Scecina, 132-113 in 23rd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Speedway, 60.62, 102nd overall, 14th in Class 2A. Indianapolis Scecina, 56.68, 131st overall, 6th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Speedway defeated Lapel, 49-2, Aug. 17. Indianapolis Scecina defeated Elwood, 27-12, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Speedway 0-1, Indianapolis Scecina 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Speedway, 7-1.
LAST MEETING: Speedway, 27-3, Aug. 26, 2011.

3A #15 Tri-West Hendricks (0-1) vs. South Putnam (1-0)
GAME TIME: SATURDAY noon ET, Lucas Oil.
COACHES: Chris Coll, 31-31 in 7th year at Tri-West. Troy Burgess, 33-31 in 7th year at South Putnam, 78-69 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tri-West, 65.81, 79th overall, 9th in Class 3A. South Putnam, 54.87, 141st overall, 19th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-West lost to West Lafayette, 9-7, Aug. 17. South Putnam defeated Owen Valley, 33-7, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-West 1-0, South Putnam 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tri-West, 11-4.
LAST MEETING: Tri-West, 29-13, Aug. 26, 2011.

SOUTHERN INDIANA
One biggie …

4A #10 Jasper (1-0) at 2A #10 Southridge (1-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Raider Field (WITZ, 104.7 FM; WBDC, 100.9 FM).
COACHES: Tony Ahrens, 84-24 in 10th year at Jasper. Kelly Murphy, 61-27 in 8th year at Southridge, 91-70 in 15th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jasper, 67.38, 73rd overall, 16th in Class 4A. Southridge, 52.32, 153rd overall, 20th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Jasper defeated Evansville Memorial, 21-7, Aug. 17. Southridge defeated Clarksville, 48-14, Aug. 17.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jasper 0-1, Southridge 0-1.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Jasper, 11-4.
LAST MEETING: Jasper, 20-7, Aug. 26, 2011.