2012 Football Second Round Sectional Game Preview at Noblesville
October 26, 2012
McCutcheon High SchoolMcCutcheon (2-8) at Noblesville (5-5)
Time: 7 p.m.
Radio: ESPN-AM 1450
Last week: McCutcheon defeated Harrison 34-0; Noblesville defeated Westfield 24-20.
Series: Noblesville leads 10-7 and defeated McCutcheon 21-14 on Sept. 14.
Sagarin ratings: McCutcheon 63.04, Noblesville 71.90
About McCutcheon: The Mavericks are playing for their first sectional championship appearance since 2002. ... Both of McCutcheon’s victories came against Harrison. ... The Mavericks have not won a game outside of Tippecanoe County since 2005. ... McCutcheon averages 16.2 points and allows 28.1. ... Statistical leaders—Rushing: Nate Deno (149-1,091 yards, 11 TDs). ... Passing: Matt Marencik (63-135, 631 yards, 2 TDs, 6 INTs). ... Receiving: Josh Coston (18-169 yards, TD). ... Tackles: Caleb Harper (112). ... Interceptions: Alex Nicoson (1).
About Noblesville: The Millers have won three straight and five of their last seven. ... Noblesville has not played for a sectional championship since 2001. ... The Millers are trying for their first six-win season since 2001. ... Noblesville averages 15.0 points and allows 20.6. ... Statistical leaders—Rushing: Hayden Stinnett (130-461 yards, 5 TDs). ... Passing: T.C. McKiernan (72-146, 1,154 yards, 4 TDs, 7 INTs). ... Receiving: Cody Sullivan (16-336 yards, 3 TDs). ... Tackles: Luke Kseniak (57). ... Interceptions: Kseniak (2).
What’s next: The winner plays either Fishers (7-3) or Hamilton Southeastern (8-2) in the sectional championship.
If you go: Hare Chevrolet Field is at 18111 Cumberland Rd. in Noblesville.
