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Western held strong in the opening round of the IHSAA football state tournament, defeating West Lafayette 20 to 14 in Russiaville. 💪 The Panthers leaned on a balanced offensive attack and a stout defense to earn their second win of the season over the Red Devils.

Levi Shoemaker opened the scoring with a 14 yard quarterback run, and Brycen Rucker added two touchdown runs to extend the lead. Max Duke made a timely pass breakup on third and eight late in the game, setting up West Lafayette’s fourth down attempt, which fell incomplete.

With the win, the Panthers advance to the semifinal round of Sectional 27 and will travel to Frankton on October 31.

Sectional play kicks off Friday in the IHSAA Football State Tournament. Howard County teams face win-or-go-home matchups, with every game carrying high stakes.

Squads will look to make an immediate impact on both sides of the ball as they aim to advance through the tournament. Let’s dive into the action.

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Senior Night was a special one for Kokomo as the Wildkats rolled past Richmond 50 to 14 at Walter Cross Field. 💥 Quarterback Luke Callaway tied for second on Kokomo’s all-time single-game list with five touchdown passes, connecting twice with Baris Moore and adding scores to Tay’Vion Bell, Ben Carey, and Brixton Morris.

Marcus Houston set the tone with an interception on Richmond’s first offensive play, while Brixton Morris added two rushing touchdowns as Kokomo dominated both sides of the ball. The Wildkats will travel to South Bend Adams on October 31 for the semifinal round of Sectional 12 in the IHSAA football state tournament.

Week 9 has arrived, marking the final week of the regular season. With the state tournament just around the corner, teams are making their final tune-ups, building momentum, and looking to end the regular season on a high note. Every drive, every snap, and every play matters as the focus shifts toward postseason football.

Let’s dive into the matchups and see how local teams stack up heading into the final week of the regular season.

Western captured the Hoosier Conference Big Division crown with a thrilling 35-34 win over Logansport on Senior Night. Daniel Ousley, Levi Shoemaker, and Brycen Rucker powered the Panthers with big plays, and a recovered onside kick sealed the dramatic victory. Western heads to Twin Lakes next.