HS football capsules for Oct. 7 games
Who: Knox (4-3, 3-2 HNAC) at #11 (IFCA poll) Triton (5-2, 3-2 HNAC)
Where: Trojan Field (Bourbon)
When: Friday 7:30 p.m.
On the line: Hoosier North athletic Conference game notes: Knox leads the series, 26-9, including a 37-21 win last year.
Coach quotes: “What stands out about Knox is how athletic they are. They definitely have some weapons and a solid offensive line. Our conference is a physical conference and Knox is no exception. We have our work cut out for us.” Triton head coach Rodney Younis
Who: Glenn (3-4, 1-2 NIC N-S) at South Bend Clay (0-7, 0-3 NIC N-S)
Where: Clay Field (Clay Intermediate School, South Bend)
When: Friday 7 p.m.
On the line: Northern Indiana Conference game notes: These two have only met three times with Glenn winning all three. The teams did not meet last year. Two years ago the Falcons won, 15-6. Glenn is looking to snap a four-game losing skid. Clay has lost its last 25 games. The Colonials’ last win was the season opener two years ago. Clay averages 3.7 ppg on offense and has allowed 53 ppg on defense.
Who: Culver (4-3, 2-3 HNAC) at Pioneer (2-5, 2-3 HNAC)
Where: The Pit (Royal Center)
When: Friday 7 p.m.
On the line: Hoosier North athletic Conference game. Teams are currently tied for 5th place.
notes: Pioneer has never lost to Culver in eight tries. Could this be the year the Cavaliers get the Panthers? Last year Pioneer won, 28-6. Culver is coming in on a two-game winning streak. Pioneer has lost three straight.
Coach quotes: “Sometimes we just want to get out of the Pioneer game without injuries, but that is not our approach this year. We are here to play and win this game. They are still a good Pioneer team and it’s going to take everything we’ve got, but it’s a winnable game.” Culver head coach Mike Zehner
Who: Hammond Morton (0-7) at Culver academy (1-6)
Where: Oliver Field (Culver)
When: Saturday noon
On the line: a much-needed win for both teams notes: These two are a combined 1-13 with the lone win coming on opening night for Culver academy. This is the first meeting between these two schools. The academy has allowed 21 points or more in five out of seven games. Morton has not allowed fewer than 35 points in any game. It is Senior Day and Parent’s Weekend for CMA. The stadium is also being dedicated after its recent renovations.
Coach quotes: “The fact that our kids continue to overcome some adversity and challenges really makes me excited about the growth and development they are demonstrating. It should be a fun environment Saturday and should be a great day to celebrate Eagle football and Culver athletics.” Culver academy head coach andy Dorrel