Category: Preps

Dragash previews Indianapolis-area IHSAA sectionals

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent There is currently a lot of debate among high school football fans about the current format for the IHSAA football sectionals; stay with the “all-in” format?  Go with a system that has a requirement for making the post season?  Seed the teams?  Matchups featuring contending teams in the first round […]

Dragash: IHSAA Sectional Prognostications

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent My head has officially shrunk back down to size. After going 5-0 in week eight, your Friday Night Lights Prognostications correspondent finished a modest 3-2 in week nine to finish the season 20-10.  However, I think before these picks began if you asked me would I take 67% on the […]

Whiteland’s Darrin Fisher named Colts coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Whiteland’s Darrin Fisher has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Fisher was selected after his Warriors defeated previously unbeaten and Class 4A No. 3 ranked Greenwood 56-35. The 2012 season marks the 13th year the Indianapolis Colts will be […]

ISL’s must-see players for the IHSAA state football playoffs

By the ISL staff Indy Sports Legends writers have covered plenty of high school football games for this website or other publications this season. Here is our list of must-see athletes during the IHSAA playoffs, which start with the sectional round on Friday. These are the most exciting or game-changing players we saw in person this season. Tell […]

Ben Davis knocks off No. 1 Carmel 13-7

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent CARMEL, Ind. — This time, Carmel’s defense couldn’t save its struggling offense. Fifth-ranked Ben Davis shut out the Greyhounds in the second half of a 13-7 victory on Friday night that ended Carmel’s unbeaten season and its 16-game winning streak. It looked good for Carmel early on Senior Night. After forcing […]

No. 1 Carmel faces No. 5 Ben Davis in regular-season finale

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent There is a lot at stake in this matchup between MIC powers Ben Davis and Carmel on Friday night. If Ben Davis knocks off Carmel, the Giants claim a share of the MIC conference title with Carmel, and with Center Grove if Center Grove can defeat Warren Central.  If Carmel wins, […]

Dragash 5-0 on Week 8 IHSAA football picks; here’s five for Week 9

By CRAIG DRAGASH ISL Correspondent I have reached the Holy Grail of football predictions That’s right, I finally reached the coveted 5-0 plateau in week eight; but rather than rest on my laurels, I intend to use that momentum going into this final week of the season and on into the tournament. My current record […]

Carmel-Warren Central matchup highlights IHSAA football sectional draw

From the IHSAA: A matchup between Class 5A No. 1 Carmel and rival Warren Central highlights the first round of state playoff games in Sectional 5. For the 40th year, plans for post-season  play have been announced as 315 schools were placed into brackets Sunday evening  for the IHSAA Football State Tournament, presented by the Indianapolis Colts. Sectional […]

Castle’s Doug Hurt is Colts Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Castle’s Doug Hurt has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Hurt was selected after his Knights beat previously unbeaten and Class 2A No. 1 ranked Evansville Mater Dei 35-21 on Friday. Castle is off to its second straight 8-0 […]

Fishers, Chatard run wild in big wins

By BEN FAHRBACH ISL Correspondent Pete Hartley ran for 276 yards and five touchdowns to help Chatard defeat Guerin Catholic 34-7 on Friday night. Chatard ran for 394 yards against Guerin, more than the Trojans have gained against any opponent on the ground this season. The constant rain may have played a part in the play calls, as […]

Charlestown’s Jason Hawkins is Colts Coach of the Week

From the Indianapolis Colts: Charlestown’s Jason Hawkins has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, a program presented by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. Hawkins was selected after his Class 3A No. 3 ranked Pirates beat previously unbeaten and No. 5 Corydon Central 47-0.  Charlestown is 7-0 for just the second time in […]