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The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home non-conference game against Hobart (IN) by a score of 31-12.

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Hobart060612
Merrillville7177031
Final score provided by C. Parkhurst.
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Game Stats

Hobart

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1728164.6079.677.1
9Jonny Sorensen (Sr)1728164.6079.677.1
Merrillville

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals61070.60011.781.3
1Dontae Pope (Sr)4740.57110.073.5
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)2330.66715.099.3
Hobart

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals28752.702
6Max Pickett (So)8273.40
9Jonny Sorensen (Sr)9192.101
14Willy Shearer (Jr)11292.601
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals443598.222
1Dontae Pope (Sr)1314811.41
2JQ Johnson (So)181608.91
2J. Johnson (So)263.002
12Xamere Martin (Jr)284.00
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)382.70
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)6294.80
Hobart

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals171649.6
6Max Pickett (So)111.0
8Anthony Hnilo (Sr)2157.5
10Aidan Leonard (Jr)4348.5
13TJ Caldwell (Sr)45213.0
14Willy Shearer (Jr)34314.3
22C. Stafford (Jr)177.0
30Zach Bloom (Sr)2126.0
Merrillville

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals67612.7
2JQ Johnson (So)111.0
11John Peters (Jr)13636.0
12Xamere Martin (Jr)2189.0
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)11212.0
82Rynell Lewis (So)199.0
Hobart

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals7516449288
6Max Pickett (So)27128
8Anthony Hnilo (Sr)1515
9Jonny Sorensen (Sr)1919
10Aidan Leonard (Jr)3434
13TJ Caldwell (Sr)5252
14Willy Shearer (Jr)29432395
22C. Stafford (Jr)72633
30Zach Bloom (Sr)1212
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals359764523503
1Dontae Pope (Sr)148148
2JQ Johnson (So)1601161
2J. Johnson (So)66
11John Peters (Jr)3636
12Xamere Martin (Jr)81826
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)88
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)29124523109
82Rynell Lewis (So)99
Hobart

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals75164164239
6Max Pickett (So)27128
8Anthony Hnilo (Sr)1515
9Jonny Sorensen (Sr)19164183
10Aidan Leonard (Jr)3434
13TJ Caldwell (Sr)5252
14Willy Shearer (Jr)294372
22C. Stafford (Jr)77
30Zach Bloom (Sr)1212
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals3597076429
1Dontae Pope (Sr)14840188
2JQ Johnson (So)1601161
2J. Johnson (So)66
11John Peters (Jr)3636
12Xamere Martin (Jr)81826
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)83038
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)291241
82Rynell Lewis (So)99
Hobart

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5012627.0
5Bradley Gibson (Sr)73102.0
10Aidan Leonard (Jr)11
11Jacob Ramirez (Sr)224
14Willy Shearer (Jr)12113.5
19Jared Hansen (Sr)426
22C. Stafford (Jr)33
24Trent Brown (Sr)5271.0
30Zach Bloom (Sr)881.5
32Andres Castillo (Jr)331.0
55A. Martinez (Jr)2131.0
67M. Fernandez (Sr)22
75M. McArthur Jr. (Jr)22
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4610567.0
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)222.0
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)22
6W. Brown lll (So)33
8Greg Hughes22
9Jaidan Mason (Jr)617
11John Peters (Jr)22
16John Hill (Sr)22
18Nathan Gills (Jr)55
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)331.0
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)8191.0
44Davien Jeffries (Sr)11
52Jalen Mcalister (Jr)415
52James Veal (Sr)224
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)2131.0
96Arerion Hoover (Sr)1121.0
99L. Adam camphor (Jr)1341.0

Sacks

Hobart has not entered any sacks stats.
Merrillville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.023
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)2
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)1.02
52James Veal (Sr)1
Hobart

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11
3Kael Schlosser (Jr)1
24Trent Brown (Sr)1
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals511
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)3
8Greg Hughes1
9Jaidan Mason (Jr)1
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)1
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)1

Kickoffs

Hobart has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Merrillville

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals522244.4
J. Martinez (Sr)522244.4
Hobart

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals621936.5
15Zander Lankford (Jr)621936.5
Merrillville

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals411729.3
43Darien Wiggins (So)411729.3
Hobart

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals44912.349
14Willy Shearer (Jr)22311.523
22C. Stafford (Jr)22613.026
Merrillville

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals24522.55234.668
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)24522.55234.668
Hobart

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212012
9Jonny Sorensen (Sr)166
14Willy Shearer (Jr)166
Merrillville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212719
2J. Johnson (So)21212
J. Martinez (Sr)77
Hobart

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals01.001.00
15Zander Lankford (Jr)01.001.00
Merrillville

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals441.0111.0267
J. Martinez (Sr)441.0111.0267
Merrillville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
2J. Johnson (So)22
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Recap Video

Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Hobart drops to Merrillville

August 25, 2023: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Friday's non-league game, the Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) football team knocked off the visiting Hobart Brickies (Hobart, IN), by a final score of 31-12.

The Pirates (2-0) will now prepare for their game against Crown Point (Crown Point, IN). The Bulldogs come into the Duneland game with a 2-0 record. In their last game, Crown Point toppled Taft (Chicago, IL), 49-7, in a non-league game.

The Brickies now hold a 1-1 record. They take the field next when they host Munster for a Northwest Crossroads game on Friday, September 1.

Dominic GagliardiBrickies All-Star Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Hobart 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 7:47p
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:47p
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:47p
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 7:47p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Hobart1st Quarter
    Hobart kicking off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 8p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Hobart kicked off to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8:03p
  7. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #2 Sayon Rias with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Hobart 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:13p
  8. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Hobart 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:13p
  9. 0 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Hobart1st Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to Hobart. Hobart has the ball on their own 18-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:21p
  10. 0 - 7

    Punt

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hobart has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 26-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:21p
  11. 0 - 7

    Red Zone Alert

    Merrillville1st Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville is inside Hobart's 20. Hobart 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  12. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Hobart 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  13. 0 - 13

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Jordan Bills with a 22 Yd Rushing TD. Hobart 0, MHS 13
    Posted @ 8:33p
  14. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Hobart 0, MHS 14
    Posted @ 8:33p
  15. 0 - 14

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Hobart has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 14
    Posted @ 8:43p
  16. 0 - 20

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #2 Sayon Rias with a 65 Yd Rushing TD. Hobart 0, MHS 20
    Posted @ 8:46p
  17. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Hobart 0, MHS 21
    Posted @ 8:46p
  18. 0 - 21

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Hobart2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to Hobart. Hobart has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 21
    Posted @ 8:50p
  19. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Merrillville tried onside kick almost recovered
    Posted @ 8:50p
  20. 0 - 21

    Red Zone Alert

    Hobart2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Hobart is inside Merrillville's 20. Hobart 0, MHS 21
    Posted @ 8:57p
  21. 0 - 21

    Missed FG

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Hobart turned over possession on a missed field goal. Merrillville has the ball on their own 12-yard line. Hobart 0, MHS 21
    Posted @ 9:10p
  22. 6 - 21

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hobart2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Hobart - #1 with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. Hobart 6, MHS 21
    Posted @ 9:18p
  23. 6 - 21

    Missed Point After

    Hobart2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Hobart - PAT Missed. Hobart 6, MHS 21
    Posted @ 9:18p
  24. 6 - 24

    Field Goal

    Merrillville2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - 35 Yd Field Goal. Hobart 6, MHS 24
    Posted @ 9:18p
  25. 6 - 24

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Hobart 6, MHS 24
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:18p
  26. 6 - 24

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville to kick off to Hobart.
    Posted @ 9:42p
  27. 6 - 24

    Punt

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Hobart has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Hobart 6, MHS 24
    Posted @ 9:50p
  28. 6 - 30

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Jordan Bills with a 19 Yd Rushing TD. Hobart 6, MHS 30
    Posted @ 9:55p
  29. 6 - 31

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Hobart 6, MHS 31
    Posted @ 9:55p
  30. 6 - 31

    Turnover on Downs

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Hobart has turned possession over on downs. Merrillville has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Hobart 6, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:07p
  31. 6 - 31

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Hobart 6, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:12p
  32. 6 - 31

    Two-Minute Warning

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Merrillville has the ball. Hobart 6, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:30p
  33. 12 - 31

    Passing Touchdown

    Hobart4th Quarter Under a minute
    Hobart - Pass completed for a TD. Hobart 12, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:37p
  34. 13 - 31

    Made Point After

    Hobart4th Quarter Under a minute
    Hobart - PAT Good. Hobart 13, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:37p
  35. 13 - 31

    End of Game

    Final
    Hobart 13, MHS 31
    Posted @ 10:37p

Highlight Videos

Players of the Game

Hobart (23-24)

Hobart has not selected any Players of the Game.

Merrillville (23-24)

Congratulations to #1 Dontae Pope (overall) and Merrillville Defense (defensive) for being selected the Merrillville Football Players of the Game.

Scoretracker Providers

Dominic GagliardiBrickies All-Star Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Hobart (23-24)

INClass
9624
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
7-35-15-02-3.700.833361269

Merrillville (23-24)

INClass
348
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
10-35-27-03-3.769.714363186

Team Scoring Averages

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Hobart
10.511.86.96.136.1
Merrillville
6.49.96.66.427.9

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Team Stat Comparison

HobartMerrillville
195.9Rushing Yards Per Game187.5
141.0Passing Yards Per Game90.1
336.9Total Yards Per Game277.6
48.7Tackles Per Game42.8
1.4Sacks Per Game1.6
30.2Points Per Game17.1

Team Leaders

HobartMerrillvilleNational Avg.
#14 Willy Shearer109.6Rushing Yards Per Game#2 JQ Johnson113.520.6
#9 Jonny Sorensen163.8Passing Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope102.350.5
#9 Jonny Sorensen208.1Total Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope159.236.9
#5 Bradley Gibson9.8Tackles Per Game#14 Trey Stephens7.32.7
#75 Maurice McArthur Jr. 0.7Sacks Per Game#52 James Veal0.60.2
#14 Willy Shearer10.2Points Per Game#2 Jacquarious Johnson7.52.1

Record Breakdown

Hobart (23-24)

Merrillville (23-24)

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