PREDICTION: Taylor Looks to Build on Historic Sectional Title in 2025
The high school football season is fast approaching, and there’s no better time to start predicting regular season records for teams across the county.
Last week, we spotlighted Eastern’s 2025 campaign. This week, we head to the smallest school in Howard County, where Taylor is working to match the success it enjoyed in 2024, a season that ended with the program’s first IHSAA sectional championship.
It was a historic year for the Titans. Head coach Rob Patchett has spent the offseason sharpening the team’s fundamentals, improving strength and conditioning, and building the toughness that fueled last year’s championship run.
Follow along as we break down Taylor’s 2025 schedule and predict the Titans’ regular season record.
Taylor High School
Head coach: Rob Patchett (7-6 in 2nd year at school; 57-78 in 14th year overall)
A year ago, Taylor’s football team sparked belief and hope in its fans. For a program not known for success, the Titans turned the tide as confidence grew that they could defy the odds.
That same grit and determination will be needed in 2025. Taylor now carries a target after winning a sectional title. While some opponents may still underestimate the Titans, others will be ready for their newfound physicality and strong defensive play.
The schedule is full of challenges. The annual rivalry game with Eastern and a tough conference slate will test the Titans each week. Under head coach Rob Patchett, Taylor is eager to build on last season’s success.
Taylor 2025 Football Schedule (Predicted Results)
Aug. 22 — at North White
Winner: Taylor
Aug. 29 — vs. Greenwood Christian
Winner: Taylor
Sept. 5 — at Carroll (Flora)
Winner: Carroll
Sept. 12 — at Eastern (Greentown)
Winner: Eastern
Sept. 19 — vs. Clinton Central
Winner: Taylor
Sept. 26 — vs. Sheridan
Winner: Sheridan
Oct. 3 — vs. Clinton Prairie
Winner: Taylor
Oct. 10 — at Tri-Central
Winner: Taylor
Oct. 17 — at Delphi
Winner: Delphi
Predicted 2025 Record: 5-4
With momentum from last year’s sectional title, Taylor is eager to build on that success. The Titans are embracing the challenge and ready to prove that 2024 was just the beginning.
This wraps up our tour around Howard County predicting the regular-season records of all five county high school football teams. The season kicks off next week, and every coach and player would love to see you in the stands cheering them on to victory all season long.
