LIVE SCORING UPDATES: South Bend area high school football games of the week
Conference races are heating up as high school football enters its eighth week of competiton.
The area's biggest game will take place in New Carlisle as New Prairie hosts Penn at Amzie Miller Field.
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Both teams are 6-1 overall and 3-0 in the Northern Indiana Conference's East-West Divison. Penn is ranked No. 9 in Class 6A and New Prairie is No. 10 in Class 4A.
Tribune high school sports writer Austin Hough will be covering the action in New Carlisle. Photographer Greg Swiercz will bring the coverage from South Bend's Jackson Field where SB Riley (6-1) will host Bremen (4-3) in an NIC North-South clash. The Wildcats are 3-0 in the conference and the Lions are 1-2. North of the border writer John Fineran and photographer John Mersits will be reporting from Niles as the Vikings (5-1) host Edwardsburg (3-3) in a Wolverine Conference clash.
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Penn Kingsmen 22, New Prairie Cougars 0, final
FINAL: Penn 22, New Prairie 0.
Total domination from the Kingsmen tonight. That's their fourth shutout in five games as well.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
Wow. A fumble by New Prairie is recovered in the end zone by Penn's Maverick Brown for a Kingsmen touchdown.
Penn 22, New Prairie 0 with 11:51 left Q4. With the way this is going, that might seal a Kingsmen win.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
End 3: Penn 15, New Prairie 0.
Kingsmen have dominated this game, but Cougars are still within striking distance.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
Penn just went on a long drive that resulted in zero points.
New Prairie needs to get something going here. Still 15-0 Kingsmen, 4:40 left Q3:— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
HALF: Penn 15, New Prairie 0.
Cougars have ran 15 plays on offense for a total of 25 yards. Penn defense suffocating so far.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
FOOTBALL: TOUCHDOWN KINGSMEN !!!!!!
Jake Balis with the spin move as he bolts 22 yards for the score.
Nolan McCullough runs for the 2-point conversion.
Penn 8, New Prairie 0. First quarter. pic.twitter.com/xRS8VADN4F— Penn Kingsmen Sports (@The_Pennant) October 7, 2023
We have points in New Carlisle!
Jake Balis with a 22-yard TD run. He adds a two-point conversion as well.
1:40 left Q1: Penn 8, New Prairie 0. We had four punts combined before that score.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 6, 2023
We have a bone sighting in the pregame coin toss.
Time for football. pic.twitter.com/XmPtQtdxmv— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 6, 2023
Penn (6-1, 3-0 NIC East-West) has never won here at Amzie Miller Field. Host New Prairie (6-1, 3-0 NIC E-W) is looking to keep it that way on Senior Night for the Cougars. Big one here starting in 30 minutes pic.twitter.com/1vAWKjNFyg
— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 6, 2023
When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m., Viking Stadium, Niles
Series: Edwardsburg leads 3-0 after 45-7 regular-season victory and 24-17 district triumph last season and 61-7 victory in 2021.
Riley Wildcats 22, Bremen Lions 9
Final: @RileyWildcatFB 22, Bremen 9
The 'Cats clinch an NIC divisional title. It's their first conference title of any type in football since 1965! pic.twitter.com/J7ifuHsL7G— Chuck Freeby 46 Sports (@46Sports) October 7, 2023
FNF: @RileyWildcatFB vs. Bremen halftime score: RHS 8 - Bremen 9. Let's Go Wildcats! #GoWildcats pic.twitter.com/MJ5hLALm25
— SB Riley Wildcat Athletics (@SBRileySports) October 7, 2023
When/Where: Friday, 7:30 p.m., Jackson Field, South Bend.
Series: Bremen leads 5-3 but Riley won 40-15 last Oct. 7, 2022.
Niles Vikings 49, Edwardsburg Eddies 0, final
FINAL: NILES 49, EDWARDSBURG 0
Vikings move to 6-1 and 5-0 in Wolverine Conference with victory over visiting Eddies (3-4, 3-2 Wolverine). Paul Hess had 143 yards and three TDs on 16 carries; Julian Means-Fluellen had 117 yards on 7 carries and 1 TD. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 7, 2023
HESS GOES OVER 100 AND SCORES AGAIN
Niles goes up 43-0 on Paul Hess' 3-yard TD run with 6:11 left in third quarter. He now has 104 yards; Julian Means-Fluellen has 115. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 7, 2023
HESS GOES OVER 100 AND SCORES AGAIN
Niles goes up 43-0 on Paul Hess' 3-yard TD run with 6:11 left in third quarter. He now has 104 yards; Julian Means-Fluellen has 115. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 7, 2023
HALF: Penn 15, New Prairie 0.
Cougars have ran 15 plays on offense for a total of 25 yards. Penn defense suffocating so far.— Austin Hough (@AustinRHough) October 7, 2023
NILES UP 29-0 AT HALFTIME
Vikings have outgained Edwardsburg Eddies 167-76 in the first half. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 7, 2023
NILES GOES UP 29-0
The Eddies made two first downs but turned the ball over to Niles and the Vikings went 32 yards in seven plays, the last a one-yard sneak by Talon Brawley and the Vikings were in command 29-0 with 3:57 before halftime. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
Mishawaka scores to take a14-7 lead. 0:20 Q1
— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 6, 2023
END OF FIRST QUARTER
Niles leads Edwardsburg 15-0 and is driving again. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
NILES SCORE AGAIN
Talon Brawley hits Brenden Olsen for 11-yard TD and after high snap, holder Alex Cole flings a pass to Max Rucker for 2 points and Niles leads 15-0 with 2:15 left in the first quarter.@SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
VIKINGS SCORE QUICKLY
Niles stops Edwardsburg on first possession and then goes 54 yards in three plays. Two ruses by Paul Hess totaljng 38 yards and QB Talon Brawley for TD from 12 yards. Andrew Cutter PAT makes it 7-0 at 9:18. @SBTsports— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
EDDIES TAKE THE FIELD AT VIKING STADIUM
Coach Dan Purlee's Eddies take the field before their game with coach Scot Shaw's Vikings. @SBTsports pic.twitter.com/dZjKPYZjqy— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
HELLO FROM VIKING STADIUM IN NILES
Where tonight the Edwardsburg Eddies (3-3, 3-1 Wolverine Conference) and No. 11 Niles Vikings (5-1, 4-0 Wolverine) meet. @SBTsports pic.twitter.com/0O2kNpu5nO— John Fineran (@genefin) October 6, 2023
When/Where: Friday, 7 p.m., Viking Stadium, Niles
Series: Edwardsburg leads 3-0 after 45-7 regular-season victory and 24-17 district triumph last season and 61-7 victory in 2021.
Other games
That’s the ballgame!@SaintJoeFB defeats Culver Academies 20-6! pic.twitter.com/HfjrAbapuS
— Saint Joseph High School Athletics (@SaintJoeSports) October 7, 2023
Final Score from Otolski Field - Marian defeats Elkhart 27-14!
It is now officially #HolyWar Week! #BeatSaintJoe— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 7, 2023
Varsity Football Final:
Mishawaka 31, Concord 7.
Concord now 4-4; 2-4 NLC.
Host Plymouth next Friday.— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 7, 2023
Mishawaka’s Lucas Larson with the 25 yard field goal. The Cavemen lead Concord 31-7 with 3 minutes to play. pic.twitter.com/XQFPi3gFfd
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) October 7, 2023
Hayden Miller takes the kickoff 84-yards for the touchdown! @SaintJoeFB leads 20-6 with 25.8 remaining in the 3rd Quarter. pic.twitter.com/KGZfglca7I
— Saint Joseph High School Athletics (@SaintJoeSports) October 7, 2023
Culver Academies scores a touchdown with 39.4 seconds remaining in the 3rd Quarter. @SaintJoeFB leads 13-6.
— Saint Joseph High School Athletics (@SaintJoeSports) October 7, 2023
Braxton Brooks scores from 7 yards out to answer! Marian leads Elkhart 27-14 with 9:10 left in the game! #GoKnights
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 7, 2023
On the last play of the 3rd Quarter, Elkhart finds the end zone. Marian leads 20-14 as we enter the 4th! #GoKnights
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 7, 2023
13 yard TD pass to Ainsley Ritchie. Raiders up 14-0🔰
2:56 left 1Q— Raider Nation Football (@RaiderNationIN) October 6, 2023
Connor Dow with a 1-yard TD run! Extra point is good! Marian leads Elkhart 14-7.
— Elkhart High School Athletics (@ElkhartHSSports) October 6, 2023
Varsity Football:
Mishawaka 28, Concord 7.
5:14 Q3— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 7, 2023
Varsity Football:
Mishawaka 21, Concord 7.
Halftime— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 7, 2023
Varsity Football:
Mishawaka 21, Concord 7.
Halftime— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 7, 2023
With 6:11 left in the 1st half, Elkhart cuts the Marian lead in half. Knights lead 14-7, but then Chase Bays takes the kick back 74 yards to the Lion’s 10! 1st and 10 Marian! #GoKnights
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 6, 2023
TOUCHDOWN @SaintJoeFB!!!
Saint Joe scores a touchdown with 5:49 remaining in the 1st Quarter and leads Culver Academies 6-0. pic.twitter.com/fijBzzlVcx— Saint Joseph High School Athletics (@SaintJoeSports) October 6, 2023
Mishawaka Quarterback Brady Fisher stretches out for a 2 yard TD vs Concord. The Cavemen lead 21-7 with 7:30 to go before halftime. pic.twitter.com/dFsaumxObc
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) October 6, 2023
Varsity Football:
Mishawaka 21, Concord 7
7:31 Q2— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 6, 2023
With 11:33 left in the 2nd Quarter, Brian Osman finds the end zone to give Marian the 14-0 lead! #GoKnights
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 6, 2023
Novell Miller scores again for Mishawaka. The Cavemen lead Concord 14-7 late in the first quarter. pic.twitter.com/UIZpZQ19Ee
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) October 6, 2023
Mishawaka recovers a Concord fumble on the first drive of the game. pic.twitter.com/iimdl218QC
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) October 6, 2023
Bryce LaSane finds Leopino Sete on a quick slant. 67 yards later and Marian leads 7-0 with 7:00 left in the 1st Quarter! #GoKnights
— Mishawaka Marian (@marianhssports) October 6, 2023
And just like that, Jaron Thomas answers with a 56 yard TD run! Rafa Sabas PAT.
Concord 7, Mishawaka 7.
5:46 Q1— Concord HS Athletics (@cminutemen) October 6, 2023
Mishawaka’s Novell Miller scores from 25 yards out. 6-0 Mishawaka over concord with 6:40 to go in the first. pic.twitter.com/ZkbaBtZaRe
— Mishawaka Athletics (@cavemensports) October 6, 2023
INDIANA
Mishawaka Marian 27, Elkhart 14
South Bend Riley 22, Bremen 9
Jimtown 44, South Bend Adams 6
Mishawaka 31, Concord 7
NorthWood 38, Wawasee 21
Northridge 42, Plymouth 14
Warsaw 42, Goshen 7
John Glenn 49, South Bend Clay 6
Lakeland 33, Fairfield 7
Penn 22, New Prairie 0
South Bend Saint Joseph 20, Culver Academy 6
South Bend Washington at Hamilton Heights, 7:30 p.m.
LaVille at North Judson, 7:30 p.m. (HN)
Triton at Knox, 7:30 p.m. (HN)
Michigan City 35, LaPorte 0
River Forest 29, South Central 8
Saturday, Oct. 7
Illinois Crusaders at Osceola Grace, 2 p.m.
Tippecanoe Valley at John Glenn, 7 p.m.
MICHIGAN
Niles 49, Edwardsburg 0
Buchanan 27, Bronson 0
Brandywine at Benton Harbor, 7 p.m. (LAC)
Berrien Springs 28, Dowagiac 6
Cassopolis at White Pigeon, 7 p.m. (SW10)
This article originally appeared on South Bend Tribune: South Bend area high school football live updates for Oct. 6, 2023
