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IHSAA football sectional top performers: Some of these stat lines are hard to believe

Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star
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Jarrin Alley, Bloomington South: The senior quarterback tied a school record with six touchdown passes in third-ranked Bloomington South’s 44-31 win over No. 1 Bloomington North in Class 5A Sectional 15. Alley had 220 yards passing and 21 rushing yards.

Luke Barrett, Center Grove: The junior safety had two interceptions and a fumble recovery in Center Grove’s 40-14 win over Franklin Central. Barrett returned one interception 47 yards for a touchdown to give Center Grove an 18-point lead late in the third quarter.

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Lawrence North Wildcats wide receiver Davion Chandler (8) makes a catch in the end zone as he’s tackled by Lawrence Central Bears Nick Johnson (10) during the game between Lawrence Central Bears and Lawrence North Wildcats Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. Wildcats were up 21-10 at the half.
Lawrence North Wildcats wide receiver Davion Chandler (8) makes a catch in the end zone as he’s tackled by Lawrence Central Bears Nick Johnson (10) during the game between Lawrence Central Bears and Lawrence North Wildcats Friday, Oct. 27, 2023, at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. Wildcats were up 21-10 at the half.

Davion Chandler, Lawrence North: The junior receiver caught three touchdown passes from quarterback Montez Jones in Lawrence North’s 38-16 Class 6A Sectional 6 win over rival Lawrence Central. Chandler finished with six catches for 84 yards.

Hogan Denny, Mooresville: The senior quarterback was 14-for-24 passing for 232 yards and a touchdown and rushed for 143 yards on 14 carries, including a 90-yard touchdown run.

Elijah Edon, Eastern Hancock: Edon, a sophomore, was 13-for-16 passing for 247 yards and five touchdowns in Eastern Hancock’s 44-21 win over Cardinal Ritter in Class 2A Sectional 38. Edon also ran for a TD.

Kendall Garnett, Westfield: The junior running back rushed for 102 yards on 20 carries as Class 6A No. 5 Westfield got out to a 28-point halftime lead and cruised to a 37-21 win over Carmel in Class 6A Sectional 4.

D.J. Gordon, Park Tudor: The Harvard commit had another huge game in Park Tudor’s 48-6 win over Clinton Central in Class A Sectional 42. Gordon, a senior, ran for 262 yards and three touchdowns on just seven carries and was 7-for-8 passing for 157 yards and two TDs.

C.J. Harris, Brebeuf Jesuit: The junior running back rushed for 325 yards and six touchdowns on 21 carries in Brebeuf Jesuit’s 70-49 win over Lebanon in Class 4A Sectional 21. Harris also had three receptions for 10 yards and averaged 15.5 yards on four kickoff returns.

Bryce Hughes and Dohnavan Ward, Pike: The quarterback (Ward) and receiver (Hughes) combination led Pike to a wild 42-41 overtime win over Avon in Class 6A Sectional 5. Ward was 11-for-16 passing for 218 yards and two touchdowns and Hughes caught five passes for 120 yards and a TD.

Kyler Kropp, New Palestine: The senior went for 124 rushing yards and three touchdowns in fourth-ranked New Palestine’s 35-0 win over No. 3 Greenfield-Central in Class 4A Sectional 22.

Kaden Lark, Lebanon: Though it came in a loss, the junior had a huge game with 14 catches for 229 yards and a touchdown in Lebanon’s 70-49 setback to Brebeuf Jesuit in Class 4A Sectional 21. Lark also had a 34-yard kickoff return and two interceptions, one he returned for a touchdown.

Khobie Martin, Fishers: The senior running back and Indiana commit ran for 203 yards and five touchdowns as Fishers pulled away for a 42-14 win over Homestead in Class 6A Sectional 3 to earn coach Curt Funk his 100th career win.

Jack Pennington, Seymour: The senior receiver had six receptions for 143 yards and two touchdowns as Seymour defeated Columbus East 39-20 in Class 5A Sectional 15. He also had two PATs and a 51-yard punt. Pennington has 54 catches for 950 yards on the season.

Bo Polston, Decatur Central: The sophomore quarterback was 18-for-30 passing for 274 yards and three TDs as Decatur Central rolled to a 33-0 win over McCutcheon in Class 5A Sectional 13.

Josh Ringer, East Central: The senior running back rushed for 325 yards and seven touchdowns on 24 carries in Class 4A top-ranked East Central’s 56-20 win over Martinsville in Sectional 23.

Noblesville Millers Logan Shoffner (4) rushes up the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, during the game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Noblesville Millers, 48-22.
Noblesville Millers Logan Shoffner (4) rushes up the field Friday, Sept. 1, 2023, during the game at Noblesville High School in Noblesville. The Fishers Tigers defeated the Noblesville Millers, 48-22.

Logan Shoffner, Noblesville: The senior running back rushed for 244 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries and caught three passes for 66 yards as Noblesville rallied for a 31-24 win over Zionsville in Class 6A Sectional 4.

Slate Valentine, Whiteland: Valentine ran for 274 yards and five touchdowns, including a 66-yarder and 64-yarder – all in the first half – as Whiteland rolled to a 63-15 win over Terre Haute South in Class 5A Sectional 14.

Mark Zackery, Ben Davis: The junior receiver/defensive back made the play of the game with an interception return for a touchdown in in the fourth quarter of third-ranked Ben Davis’ 28-25 win over No. 1 Brownsburg in Class 6A Sectional 5. Zackery also had five catches for 59 yards on offense.

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