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ValparaisoMerrillville
Vikings
20
Pirates
24

The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Valparaiso (IN) by a score of 24-20.

This game is a part of the "2023 IHSAA Football State Tournament presented by the Indianapolis Colts - Class 5A State Tournament".

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Valparaiso737320
Merrillville7301424
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Game Stats

Valparaiso (23-24)

Merrillville (23-24)

Valparaiso

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals714128.50018.33281.8
5Justin Clark (Sr)714128.50018.33281.8

Passing

Merrillville has not entered any passing stats.
Valparaiso

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals402436.13721
4Thomas Burda (Jr)201346.73711
5Justin Clark (Sr)191085.7201
24Julian Stokes (Jr)111.010
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals15755.0282
2J. Johnson (So)9475.21200
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)6284.71602
Valparaiso

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals713218.9321
1Scotty Bradney (Sr)34214.028
8Carter Emmett (Sr)11515.015
24Julian Stokes (Jr)37525.0321

Receiving

Merrillville has not entered any receiving stats.
Valparaiso

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals24313238413
1Scotty Bradney (Sr)4242
4Thomas Burda (Jr)134134
5Justin Clark (Sr)108108
8Carter Emmett (Sr)1515
18Lucas Bartlett (Jr)44
24Julian Stokes (Jr)17576
28Gage Finlay (So)1212
48B. Fedorchak (So)2222
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals7575
2J. Johnson (So)4747
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)2828
Valparaiso

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals243128132371
1Scotty Bradney (Sr)4242
4Thomas Burda (Jr)134134
5Justin Clark (Sr)108128236
8Carter Emmett (Sr)1515
24Julian Stokes (Jr)17576
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals7575
2J. Johnson (So)4747
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)2828
Valparaiso

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals194564
6Jacob Moore (Jr)213
15Tyres Morris (Jr)22
16Tyler Verschure (Sr)11
18Lucas Bartlett (Jr)112
21Tj Watkins (Sr)33
23Tanner Young (Sr)66
32S. Ampeliotis (Sr)123
33Xander Corning (Sr)369
37Ruben Hernandez (Sr)11
45Brady Blaschke (Sr)33
47Ty Veen (Sr)156
48B. Fedorchak (So)4711
69Isaac Laughery (Sr)145
97Dylan McGuire (Sr)22
98Parker Gleason (Sr)77
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)5162.0
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)22
6W. Brown lll (So)66
8Greg Hughes44
11John Peters (Jr)33
14Trey Stephens (Sr)772.0
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)415
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)33
52James Veal (Sr)664.0
86M. Williams (Jr)11
90Quran Moore (So)11
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)2131.0
99L. Adam camphor (Jr)33
Valparaiso

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1
98Parker Gleason (Sr)1
Merrillville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)1
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)2
Valparaiso

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11
15Tyres Morris (Jr)1
69Isaac Laughery (Sr)1
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)1
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)2
14Trey Stephens (Sr)11
Valparaiso

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals524348.6
82Drayden Wilcox (Jr)524348.6

Kickoffs

Merrillville has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Valparaiso

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals27839.0
82Drayden Wilcox (Jr)27839.0

Punts

Merrillville has not entered any punts stats.
Valparaiso

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals4389.538
18Lucas Bartlett (Jr)144.04
28Gage Finlay (So)11212.012
48B. Fedorchak (So)22211.022

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Merrillville has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Valparaiso

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212820
4Thomas Burda (Jr)166
24Julian Stokes (Jr)166
82Drayden Wilcox (Jr)88
Merrillville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals212012
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)212012
Valparaiso

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals221.0221.0388
82Drayden Wilcox (Jr)221.0221.0388

PATs and Field Goals

Merrillville has not entered any pats and field goals stats.
Valparaiso

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals112
4Thomas Burda (Jr)11
24Julian Stokes (Jr)11
Merrillville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals22
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)22
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Recap Video

Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Merrillville nips Valparaiso

November 10, 2023: Merrillville, IN 46410

The Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) football nudged the visiting Valparaiso Vikings (Valparaiso, IN), 24-20 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Pirates clash with the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers (Fort Wayne, IN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 17. Merrillville will attempt to move on its 10-2 season record. The Panthers enter the bout with a 11-1 record after their 19-18 non-league win over Mishawaka (Mishawaka, IN).

James MacKenzieVikings Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Valparaiso 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 7:53p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Over 5,000
    Posted @ 7:53p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:53p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Cold
    Posted @ 7:53p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso kicking off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 8:02p
  6. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Jordan Bills with a 20 Yd Rushing TD. Valparaiso 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:15p
  7. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:31p
  8. 7 - 7

    Score Correction

    Merrillville2nd Quarter
    Score correction for Merrillville in 2nd Quarter. Valparaiso 7, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  9. 7 - 10

    Field Goal

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville - 35 Yd Field Goal. Valparaiso 7, MHS 10
    Posted @ 8:49p
  10. 10 - 10

    Field Goal

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Valparaiso - 25 Yd Field Goal. Valparaiso 10, MHS 10
    Posted @ 8:58p
  11. 10 - 10

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Valparaiso 10, MHS 10
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:01p
  12. 10 - 10

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville to kick off to Valparaiso.
    Posted @ 9:22p
  13. 16 - 10

    Rushing Touchdown

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Valparaiso - Rushing TD. Valparaiso 16, MHS 10
    Posted @ 9:26p
  14. 17 - 10

    Made Point After

    Valparaiso3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Valparaiso - PAT Good. Valparaiso 17, MHS 10
    Posted @ 9:26p
  15. 17 - 10

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Valparaiso 17, MHS 10
    Posted @ 9:47p
  16. 20 - 10

    Field Goal

    Valparaiso4th Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Valparaiso - Field Goal. Valparaiso 20, MHS 10
    Posted @ 9:55p
  17. 20 - 16

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pass completed for a TD. Valparaiso 20, MHS 16
    Posted @ 10:01p
  18. 20 - 17

    Made Point After

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 20, MHS 17
    Posted @ 10:02p
  19. 20 - 23

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pass completed for a TD. Valparaiso 20, MHS 23
    Posted @ 10:13p
  20. 20 - 24

    Made Point After

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 20, MHS 24
    Posted @ 10:13p
  21. 20 - 24

    End of Game

    Final
    Valparaiso 20, MHS 24
    Posted @ 11:38p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Xamere Martin's highlights 2312: Valpo 0:24
  • Play video icon Terrelle Elmore's highlights 2312: Valpo 0:59

Scoretracker Providers

James MacKenzieVikings Reporter
Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Valparaiso (23-24)

INClass
337
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
9-36-14-15-2.750.857390178

Merrillville (23-24)

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

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Valparaiso		7.511.37.85.932.5
Merrillville		6.49.96.66.427.9

Valparaiso Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Valparaiso vs. Michigan City 2023 0:59
  • Play video icon Recap: Valparaiso vs. LaPorte 2023 2:07

Merrillville Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Merrillville vs. Snider 2023 1:20
  • Play video icon Recap: Merrillville vs. 2312: Valpo 2023 2:06

Head-to-Head

  • Valparaiso won on 9/29/2023
    9/29 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Merrillville7100724
    Valparaiso0206026

    The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team lost Friday's away conference game against Valparaiso (IN) by a score of 26-24.

    Box score
  • Merrillville won on 11/10/2023
    11/10 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Valparaiso737320
    Merrillville7301424

    The Valparaiso (IN) varsity football team lost Friday's away playoff game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 24-20.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

ValparaisoMerrillville
231.7Rushing Yards Per Game187.5
87.4Passing Yards Per Game90.1
319.1Total Yards Per Game277.6
54.5Tackles Per Game42.8
1.5Sacks Per Game1.6
21.9Points Per Game17.1

Team Leaders

ValparaisoMerrillvilleNational Avg.
#9 Travis Davis ll130.5Rushing Yards Per Game#2 JQ Johnson113.520.6
#5 Justin Clark73.5Passing Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope102.350.5
#5 Justin Clark151.3Total Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope159.236.9
#47 Ty Veen7.7Tackles Per Game#14 Trey Stephens7.32.7
#45 Brady Blaschke0.4Sacks Per Game#52 James Veal0.60.2
#9 Travis Davis ll11.0Points Per Game#2 Jacquarious Johnson7.52.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Valparaiso8-1Merrillville6-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23ValparaisoAndrean(W) 55-188/18/23AndreanMerrillville(W) 40-13
9/1/23ValparaisoLa Porte(W) 49-09/22/23La PorteMerrillville(W) 40-0
9/8/23Michigan CityValparaiso(W) 31-79/15/23MerrillvilleMichigan City(W) 17-0
11/3/23Michigan CityValparaiso(W) 26-7
9/15/23ValparaisoChesterton(W) 28-1410/13/23ChestertonMerrillville(W) 35-7
10/27/23ValparaisoChesterton(W) 31-14
9/22/23ValparaisoCrown Point(L) 19-149/1/23MerrillvilleCrown Point(L) 39-6
10/6/23ValparaisoPortage(W) 42-69/8/23PortageMerrillville(W) 17-7
10/13/23Lake CentralValparaiso(W) 47-710/6/23MerrillvilleLake Central(W) 38-9

Record Breakdown

Valparaiso (23-24)

Merrillville (23-24)
9-3
Overall
10-3
6-1
League
5-2
1-1
Non-League
2-0
1-1
Head to Head
1-1
8-1
Common Opponent
6-1
4-1
Home
7-0
5-2
Away
3-3
0-0
Neutral
0-0
2-1
Playoff
3-1
9-3
In-State
10-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0