Indiana high school football: 2023 season predictions and team expectations
The high school football season is about to begin, and here are 10 predictions for the upcoming IHSAA football season. Center Grove, the three-time defending Class 6A champions, faces a tough schedule but is still considered the team to beat. Other top contenders in Class 6A include Hamilton Southeastern, Ben Davis, Cathedral, and Carroll. The addition of Fort Wayne teams to the schedule brings excitement, and fans are hoping for a seeded tournament in the future. The Mudsock rivalry between Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers is expected to draw huge crowds, and teams like Whiteland, Bishop Chatard, and Lutheran could move up in classification based on tournament success. Several teams, including Warren Central, Franklin Central, and Decatur Central, are expected to improve this season. Lutheran quarterback Jackson Willis is a top candidate for the Mr. Football award, and state title predictions include Center Grove, Decatur Central, East Central, Bishop Chatard, Triton Central, and Lutheran.