Southridge finished as state runner-up in 1982, 2002, and 2006. Southridge beat Indianapolis Scecina, 24-7.ĭID YOU KNOW: Woodlan is back in the state finals for the first time since 1981. LAST CONTEST: Woodlan beat Eastbrook, 15-14. Scott Buening, 47-15 in fifth season at Southridge, 59-43 in ninth season overall. GAME TIME: Noon EST, Saturday, Lucas Oil Stadium.ĬOACHES: Sherwood Haydock, 55-28 in seventh season at Woodlan, 188-147 in 30th season overall. We want to try to keep the ball out of their hands and control the game up front, if possible.” – Eastern Greene’s Joey Paridaen.ĬLASS 2A: WOODLAN (12-2) VS. “Our goal is to try to make our offensive team an addition to our defense. We made it back down here, so now, we have to make sure we finish off what we came here to accomplish this time.” – Pioneer’s Adam Berry. Ethan Helton of Eastern Greene has 32 receptions for 598 yards and nine scores.ĬOACH TALK: “We knew we had a target on our backs all season long, but our kids continued working hard. PLAYERS TO WATCH: Pioneer’s Ezra Lewellen has carried the ball 80 times for 985 yards and 15 touchdowns. Eastern Greene is making its first appearance in the finals after claiming its first regional and semistate crowns this year. Eastern Greene beat Indianapolis Lutheran, 12-8.ĭID YOU KNOW: Pioneer won a state title in 1997 and was state runner-up in 20. LAST CONTEST: Pioneer beat Monroe Central, 42-14. Joey Paridaen, 34-14 in fourth season at Eastern Greene, 36-32 in sixth season overall. GAME TIME: Noon EST, Friday Lucas Oil Stadium.ĬOACHES: Adam Berry, 28-1 in second season at Pioneer.

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