FB SECTIONALS: Week 11 big semifinals

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By E. Shawn Aylsworth
Managing Editor

According to the Sagarin power ratings, there are 19 big games on tap in what appears to be some truly atrocious weather for sectional semifinal Week 11 of the 2012 Indiana high school football season! Stay tuned to HoosierAuthority.com for a complete wrap of results as well as game links, pictures, and video!
    
Till then, here’s a preview of those big games via the pertinent numbers taken from johnharrell.net (includes the latest Sagarin ratings; rankings are from the latest coaches’ polls):

NORTHERN INDIANA
Six biggies …

CLASS 5A
SECTIONAL 1
#10 Chesterton (9-1) at Merrillville (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Demaree Stadium.
COACHES: John Snyder, 74-55 in 12th year at Chesterton, 76-62 in 13th year overall. Zac Wells, 64-22 in 7th year at Merrillville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Chesterton, 86.4, 15th overall, 12th in Class 5A. Merrillville, 85.1, 17th overall, 14th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Chesterton defeated Michigan City, 37-7, Oct. 19. Merrillville defeated Munster, 28-21, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Chesterton 42-58, Merrillville 48-52.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Merrillville, 18-5.
LAST MEETING: Chesterton, 40-35, Oct. 12, 2012.

CLASS 4A
SECTIONAL 10
Mishawaka (7-3) at #15 Hobart (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, The Brickyard.
COACHES: Bart Curtis, 44-15 in 5th year at Mishawaka, 155-82 in 22nd year overall. Ryan Turley, 11-10 in 2nd year at Hobart.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mishawaka, 71.15, 54th overall, 10th in Class 4A. Hobart, 69.37, 64th overall, 14th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Mishawaka defeated Lowell, 27-0, Oct. 19. Hobart defeated Kankakee Valley, 38-0, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mishawaka 53-47, Hobart 54-46.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: No meetings.

New Prairie (9-1) at South Bend Washington (2-8)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, School Field.
COACHES: Russ Radtke, 9-1 in 1st year at New Prairie, 299-121 in 36th year overall. Jay Johnson, 2-8 in 1st year at South Bend Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: New Prairie, 67.92, 70th overall, 16th in Class 4A. South Bend Washington, 64.77, 80th overall, 20th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: New Prairie defeated South Bend Clay, 21-6, Oct. 19. South Bend Washington defeated South Bend Riley, 28-18, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: New Prairie 37-63, South Bend Washington 51-39.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 3-3.
LAST MEETING: South Bend Washington, 21-14, Aug. 25, 2006.

CLASS 3A
SECTIONAL 18
#8 Heritage (8-2) at Tippecanoe Valley (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Death Valley.
COACHES: Dean Lehrman, 18-13 in 3rd year at Heritage. Jeff Shriver, 42-28 in 7th year at Tippecanoe Valley.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage, 70.1, 59th overall, 7th in Class 3A. Tippecanoe Valley, 57.68, 112th overall, 19th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Heritage defeated Lakeland, 42-16, Oct. 19. Tippecanoe Valley defeated West Noble, 44-0, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Heritage 50-49, Tippecanoe Valley 43-57.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: No meetings.

CLASS 2A
SECTIONAL 27
#9 Churubusco (9-1) at Elwood (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Panther Stadium.
COACHES: Lee Etzler, 84-39 in 11th year at Churubusco. Marty Wells, 35-48 in 8th year at Elwood, 58-77 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Churubusco, 63.58, 85th overall, 12th in Class 2A. Elwood, 56.29, 117th overall, 15th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Churubusco defeated Oak Hill, 38-14, Oct. 19. Elwood defeated Madison-Grant, 22-14, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Churubusco 47-53, Elwood 54-46.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: No meetings.

CLASS A
SECTIONAL 33
#8 West Central (9-1) at #3 Whiting (10-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Ray Gallivan Stadium.
COACHES: Darren Rodriguez, 23-28 in 5th year at West Central. Jeff Cain, 132-71 in 19th year at Whiting.
SAGARIN RATINGS: West Central, 56.42, 115th overall, 6th in Class 1A. Whiting, 54.75, 127th overall, 8th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: West Central defeated Culver, 26-7, Oct. 19. Whiting defeated South Central (Union Mills), 33-12, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: West Central 42-58, Whiting 39-61.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: West Central, 5-2.
LAST MEETING: West Central, 39-7, sectional, Oct. 21, 2011

CENTRAL INDIANA
Eleven biggies …

CLASS 5A
SECTIONAL 4
Fishers (7-3) at #13 Hamilton Southeastern (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Royal Stadium.
COACHES: Rick Wimmer, 52-28 in 7th year at Fishers, 216-111 in 30th year overall. Scott May, 58-12 in 6th year at Hamilton Southeastern, 61-31 in 8th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fishers, 81.95, 24th overall, 18th in Class 5A. Hamilton Southeastern, 80.82, 28th overall, 20th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Fishers defeated Anderson, 27-14, Oct. 19. Hamilton Southeastern defeated Lafayette Jeff, 41-13, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fishers 48-52, Hamilton Southeastern 46-54.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Hamilton Southeastern, 7-2.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 28-21, Aug. 24, 2012.

SECTIONAL 5
#1 Lawrence Central (10-0) at #11 Warren Central (5-5)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Warren Central field.
COACHES: Jayson West, 47-12 in 5th year at Lawrence Central. Steve Tutsie, 28-9 in 3rd year at Warren Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence Central, 105.87, 1st overall, 1st in Class 5A. Warren Central, 94.98, 7th overall, 5th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Lawrence Central defeated Southport, 34-13, Oct. 19. Warren Central defeated Carmel, 31-24, 3 overtimes, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lawrence Central 38-62, Warren Central 58-42.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Warren Central, 8-1.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence Central, 35-14, sectional, Oct. 22, 2010.

SECTIONAL 6
Pike (7-3) at #12 Zionsville (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Eagles Stadium.
COACHES: Derek Moyers, 51-18 in 6th year at Pike, 85-48 in 12th year overall. Larry McWhorter, 147-53 in 17th year at Zionsville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 94.28, 9th overall, 7th in Class 5A. Zionsville, 82.4, 23rd overall, 17th in Class 5A.
LAST OUTING: Pike defeated Ben Davis, 35-25, Oct. 19. Zionsville defeated Brownsburg, 19-17, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 52-48, Zionsville 52-48.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: No meetings.

CLASS 4A
SECTIONAL 13
#14 Pendleton Heights (8-2) at #5 Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (9-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Mount Vernon (Fortville) field (WEEM, 91.7 FM).
COACHES: John Broughton, 213-165 in 37th year at Pendleton Heights. Doug Armstrong, 14-6 in 2nd year at Mount Vernon (Fortville), 66-62 in 12th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mount Vernon (Fortville), 78.5, 31st overall, 7th in Class 4A. Pendleton Heights, 67.08, 72nd overall, 18th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Pendleton Heights defeated Muncie South, 41-21, Oct. 19. Mount Vernon (Fortville) defeated New Palestine, 40-21, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pendleton Heights 46-53, Mount Vernon (Fortville) 45-55.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tied, 9-9.
LAST MEETING: Mount Vernon (Fortville), 58-26, Sep. 14, 2012.

SECTIONAL 14
#4 Roncalli (8-2) at #8 Greenwood (9-1)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Woodman Field (WXNT, 1430 AM).
COACHES: Bruce Scifres, 208-72 in 23rd year at Indianapolis Roncalli. Mike Campbell, 34-42 in 7th year at Greenwood.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 87.45, 14th overall, 2nd in Class 4A. Greenwood, 81.56, 26th overall, 4th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Roncalli defeated Plainfield, 24-7, Oct. 19. Greenwood defeated Owen Valley, 44-7, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Roncalli 61-39, Greenwood 47-53.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Roncalli, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Roncalli, 17-7, regional, Nov. 11, 2005.

CLASS 3A
SECTIONAL 21
#13 Tri-West Hendricks (8-2) at #6 Greencastle (10-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Robert Harbison Field.
COACHES: Chris Coll, 39-32 in 7th year at Tri-West. Josh Buis, 17-3 in 2nd year at Greencastle.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tri-West, 64.73, 82nd overall, 13th in Class 3A. Greencastle, 62.72, 91st overall, 15th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Tri-West defeated Indianapolis Arlington, 37-0, Oct. 19. Greencastle defeated West Vigo, 35-0, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tri-West 48-50, Greencastle 37-62.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tri-West, 4-0.
LAST MEETING: Tri-West, 7-2, sectional, Oct. 23, 2009.

#7 Brebeuf Jesuit (8-2) at #2 Indianapolis Chatard (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Tech Stadium.
COACHES: Ryan Gallogly, 47-19 in 6th year at Brebeuf Jesuit, 77-35 in 10th year overall. Vince Lorenzano, 118-23 in 10th year at Indianapolis Chatard, 178-92 in 22nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Chatard, 95.83, 5th overall, 1st in Class 3A. Brebeuf Jesuit, 72.13, 51st overall, 6th in Class 3A.
LAST OUTING: Brebeuf Jesuit defeated Indianapolis Northwest, 54-16, Oct. 19. Indianapolis Chatard defeated Danville, 48-20, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brebeuf Jesuit 46-44, Indianapolis Chatard 58-31.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Chatard, 9-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Chatard, 27-0, Aug. 17, 2012.

CLASS 2A
SECTIONAL 28
#7 Tipton (9-1) at #13 Northwestern (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Tiger Field (WMYK, 98.5 FM).
COACHES: Aaron Tolle, 60-30 in 8th year at Tipton. John Hendryx, 49-21 in 6th year at Northwestern, 162-67 in 20th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tipton, 74.41, 47th overall, 5th in Class 2A. Northwestern, 56.13, 119th overall, 16th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tipton defeated Seeger, 60-12, Oct. 19. Northwestern defeated Taylor, 20-0, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tipton 59-41, Northwestern 39-61.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Tipton, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Tipton, 41-22, sectional, Nov. 4, 2011.

SECTIONAL 29
Guerin Catholic (3-7) at #6 Heritage Christian (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Heritage Christian field.
COACHES: Andrew Kremer, 26-24 in 4th year at Guerin Catholic. Ron Qualls, 72-50 in 11th year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 75.85, 41st overall, 4th in Class 2A. Guerin Catholic, 66.09, 76th overall, 9th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Guerin Catholic defeated Centerville, 55-0, Oct. 19. Heritage Christian defeated Alexandria, 69-8, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Guerin Catholic 60-29, Heritage Christian 54-46.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Guerin Catholic, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 27-0, Sep. 8, 2012.

SECTIONAL 30
Speedway (7-3) at #1 Indianapolis Ritter (10-0)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Marian College.
COACHES: Denny Pelley, 188-77 in 23rd year at Speedway, 282-129 in 38th year overall. Ty Hunt, 76-13 in 7th year at Indianapolis Ritter.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Ritter, 84.03, 19th overall, 1st in Class 2A. Speedway, 64.75, 81st overall, 10th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: Speedway defeated North Putnam, 21-6, Oct. 19. Indianapolis Ritter defeated South Vermillion, 62-14, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Speedway 47-53, Indianapolis Ritter 52-48.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Speedway, 10-8.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Ritter, 62-38, Sep. 8, 2012.

CLASS A
SECTIONAL 37
#6 Indianapolis Scecina (7-3) at Knightstown (7-3)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm ET, Panther Field.
COACHES: Ott Hurrle, 137-107 in 21st year at Indianapolis Scecina, 138-116 in 23rd year overall. Patrick Mallory, 14-7 in 2nd year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Indianapolis Scecina, 64.79, 79th overall, 2nd in Class 1A. Knightstown, 48.69, 159th overall, 10th in Class 1A.
LAST OUTING: Indianapolis Scecina defeated Cambridge City Lincoln, 40-13, Oct. 19. Knightstown defeated Indiana Deaf, 74-52, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Indianapolis Scecina 59-41, Knightstown 36-63.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Indianapolis Scecina, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Scecina, 43-22, sectional, Oct. 28, 2011.

SOUTHERN INDIANA
Two biggies …

CLASS 4A
SECTIONAL 16
Evansville Central (6-3) at Evansville Reitz (7-3)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Reitz Bowl.
COACHES: Andy Owen, 41-25 in 6th year at Evansville Central. Tony Lewis, 51-10 in 5th year at Evansville Reitz, 98-31 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Reitz, 70.35, 57th overall, 11th in Class 4A. Evansville Central, 69.73, 61st overall, 13th in Class 4A.
LAST OUTING: Evansville Central lost to Evansville North, 23-8, Oct. 12. Evansville Reitz defeated Madison, 56-7, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Evansville Central 35-44, Evansville Reitz 35-43.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Evansville Reitz, 15-6.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Central, 36-31, Sep. 8, 2012.

CLASS 2A
SECTIONAL 32
#3 North Posey (10-0) at #2 Evansville Mater Dei (8-2)
GAME TIME: 7:00 pm CT, Reitz Bowl.
COACHES: Joe Gengelbach, 256-192 in 43rd year at North Posey. Mike Goebel, 156-48 in 16th year at Evansville Mater Dei.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Evansville Mater Dei, 75.94, 40th overall, 3rd in Class 2A. North Posey, 69.12, 66th overall, 7th in Class 2A.
LAST OUTING: North Posey defeated Tell City, 35-7, Oct. 19. Evansville Mater Dei defeated Southridge, 22-15, Oct. 19.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Posey 42-57, Evansville Mater Dei 45-53.
SERIES LAST 15 YEARS: Evansville Mater Dei, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Mater Dei, 45-20, sectional, Oct. 21, 2011.