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Michigan CityMerrillville
Wolves
42
Pirates
21

The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team lost Friday's home conference game against Michigan City (IN) by a score of 42-21.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Michigan City14714742
Merrillville0021021
Final score provided by C. Parkhurst.
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Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Michigan City victorious over Merrillville

September 14, 2018: Merrillville, IN 46410

The Michigan City Wolves (Michigan City, IN) football overcame the host Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN), 42-21 in Friday's league bout.

In their next game, the Wolves face the Lake Central Indians (St. John, IN) in a Duneland bout, on Friday, September 21. Michigan City will attempt to move on its 3-2 season record. The Indians enter the bout with a 2-3 record after their 28-13 league loss to LaPorte (LaPorte, IN).

The Pirates (3-2) will now prepare for their bout against LaPorte (LaPorte, IN). The Slicers enter the Duneland bout with a 2-3 record. In their last bout, LaPorte thwarted Lake Central (St. John, IN), 28-13, in a league bout.

Anthony HurtWolves Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    The scorer has checked in.
    Posted @ 3:58p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    Posted @ 3:59p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 3:59p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Hot
    Posted @ 3:59p

  5. Commentary

    Calm before storm
    Posted @ 3:59p
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville kicking off to Michigan City.

    September is childhood cancer awareness month. With your pledge, touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 4:03p
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Michigan City takes over the ball on their own 27-yard line. MCHS 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:03p
  8. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #6 intercepts a Michigan City pass and has the ball on Michigan City's 49-yard line. MCHS 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:07p
  9. 0 - 0

    Long Pass

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville with a long pass. Merrillville has the ball on Michigan City's 31-yard line. MCHS 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:10p
  10. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville has punted to Michigan City. Michigan City has the ball on their own 21-yard line. MCHS 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:12p
  11. 0 - 0

    Long Run

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Michigan City with a long run. Michigan City has the ball on their own 39-yard line. MCHS 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:12p
  12. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - Rushing TD. MCHS 6, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:14p
  13. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - PAT Good. MCHS 7, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:14p
  14. 13 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - Rushing TD. MCHS 13, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:21p
  15. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - PAT Good. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:21p
  16. 14 - 0

    Long Run

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville with a long run. Merrillville has the ball on Michigan City's 19-yard line. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:29p
  17. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Michigan City1st Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Merrillville has punted to Michigan City. Michigan City has the ball on their own 4-yard line. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:40p
  18. 14 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:40p
  19. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Michigan City has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on Michigan City's 44-yard line. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:45p
  20. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Michigan City2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville has punted to Michigan City. Michigan City has the ball on their own 9-yard line. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:47p

  21. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    2 long runs for city! Pirates moving ball every possession but killed by penalties
    Posted @ 4:47p
  22. 14 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Michigan City2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Michigan City is inside Merrillville's 20. MCHS 14, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:53p
  23. 20 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Michigan City2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Michigan City - Rushing TD. MCHS 20, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:54p
  24. 21 - 0

    Made Point After

    Michigan City2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Michigan City - PAT Good. MCHS 21, MHS 0
    Posted @ 4:54p
  25. 21 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    MCHS 21, MHS 0

    Have you pledged yet? Touchdowns from this game will support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 5:35p
  26. 21 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Michigan City3rd Quarter
    Michigan City to kick off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 5:47p
  27. 21 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pass completed for a TD. MCHS 21, MHS 6
    Posted @ 5:50p
  28. 21 - 7

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MCHS 21, MHS 7
    Posted @ 5:50p
  29. 21 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville is inside Michigan City's 20. MCHS 21, MHS 7
    Posted @ 6:02p
  30. 21 - 7

    Possession Update

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville takes over the ball on Michigan City's 8-yard line. MCHS 21, MHS 7
    Posted @ 6:04p
  31. 21 - 7

    Big Play - Other

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville with a big play. Merrillville has the ball on Michigan City's 3-yard line. MCHS 21, MHS 7
    Posted @ 6:05p
  32. 21 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pass completed for a TD. MCHS 21, MHS 13
    Posted @ 6:06p
  33. 21 - 14

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MCHS 21, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:06p
  34. 28 - 14

    Score Correction

    Michigan City3rd Quarter
    Score correction for Michigan City in 3rd Quarter. MCHS 28, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:07p
  35. 34 - 14

    Rushing Touchdown

    Michigan City3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Michigan City - Rushing TD. MCHS 34, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:10p
  36. 35 - 14

    Made Point After

    Michigan City3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Michigan City - PAT Good. MCHS 35, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:10p
  37. 35 - 14

    Red Zone Alert

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville is inside Michigan City's 20. MCHS 35, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:16p
  38. 35 - 14

    Long Run

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Merrillville with a long run. Merrillville has the ball on Michigan City's 1-yard line. MCHS 35, MHS 14
    Posted @ 6:18p
  39. 35 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - Rushing TD. MCHS 35, MHS 20
    Posted @ 6:19p
  40. 35 - 21

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MCHS 35, MHS 21
    Posted @ 6:19p
  41. 35 - 21

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    MCHS 35, MHS 21
    Posted @ 6:25p
  42. 41 - 21

    Passing Touchdown

    Michigan City4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - Pass completed for a TD. MCHS 41, MHS 21
    Posted @ 6:42p
  43. 42 - 21

    Made Point After

    Michigan City4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Michigan City - PAT Good. MCHS 42, MHS 21
    Posted @ 6:42p
  44. 42 - 21

    End of Game

    Final
    MCHS 42, MHS 21

    Touchdowns from this game can support St. Jude in the fight against childhood cancer.

    Posted @ 7:01p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Bryce Hayman's highlights Merrillville High School 0:59
  • Play video icon Justen Ramsey's highlights Michigan City High School 0:44

Scoretracker Providers

Anthony HurtWolves Reporter
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Rankings & Records

Michigan City (18-19)

NationalINClass
1,106234
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
10-36-15-25-1.769.857551188

Merrillville (18-19)

NationalINClass
2,4925521
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
7-45-23-44-0.636.714277193

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Michigan City		14.712.310.93.83.042.4
Merrillville		4.78.98.74.1-25.2

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Merrillville Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Merrillville vs. Crown Point 2018 2:11
  • Play video icon Matchup: Merrillville vs. Lake Central 2018 0:45

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Michigan City6-1Merrillville6-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/1/18Michigan CityChesterton(W) 28-1010/12/18MerrillvilleChesterton(W) 28-16
9/7/18ValparaisoMichigan City(L) 14-79/28/18ValparaisoMerrillville(L) 20-6
9/21/18Lake CentralMichigan City(W) 49-610/5/18Lake CentralMerrillville(W) 31-14
10/26/18MerrillvilleLake Central(W) 42-14
9/28/18Michigan CityPortage(W) 49-149/7/18MerrillvillePortage(W) 39-0
10/5/18La PorteMichigan City(W) 52-89/21/18MerrillvilleLa Porte(W) 35-7
11/2/18Michigan CityLa Porte(W) 49-7
10/12/18Crown PointMichigan City(W) 48-09/1/18Crown PointMerrillville(W) 26-21
11/2/18Crown PointMerrillville(L) 17-13

Record Breakdown

Michigan City (18-19)

Merrillville (18-19)
10-3
Overall
7-4
6-1
League
5-2
1-1
Non-League
1-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
6-1
Common Opponent
6-2
5-2
Home
3-4
5-1
Away
4-0
0-0
Neutral
0-0
3-1
Playoff
1-1
10-2
In-State
7-4
0-1
Out-of-State
0-0