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La PorteMerrillville
Slicers
19
Pirates
54

The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against La Porte (IN) by a score of 54-19.

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La Porte667019
Merrillville19350054
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Box Score Stats

La Porte (21-22)

Merrillville (21-22)
47
Total Plays
37
11
First Downs
14
1
Penalties
13
5
Penalty Yards
90
23:02
Possession Time
22:55

Game Stats

La Porte (21-22)

Merrillville (21-22)

La Porte

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals71880.38911.41231.9
17A. Christensen (Jr)71880.38911.41231.9
Merrillville

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1014341.71434.151123.5
12Angel Nelson (Sr)1014341.71434.151123.5
La Porte

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals291595.512
1Jayden Parkes (Sr)12121.00
9C. Bergquist (Sr)161308.111
15Braden Tucker (Jr)122.00
17A. Christensen (Jr)6-1-0.201
23Kai Jones (So)221.00
24Nathan Donah (Jr)351.70
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals916518.303
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)716323.33
12Angel Nelson (Sr)1-4-4.0
23Justin Marshall (Jr)166.0
23Justin Marshall (Jr)166.00
La Porte

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals78011.41
1Jayden Parkes (Sr)34715.7
9C. Bergquist (Sr)133.0
10Drew Flores (So)23015.01
44Grant Ott-large (Sr)100.0
Merrillville

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1034134.15
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)26432.0
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)27035.01
23Justin Marshall (Jr)620734.54
23Justin Marshall (Jr)620734.54

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

La Porte has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Merrillville

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals20
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)10
12Angel Nelson (Sr)10
La Porte

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals159806510314
1Jayden Parkes (Sr)21471886
2Evan Back (Jr)1616
9C. Bergquist (Sr)1303133
10Drew Flores (So)3030
15Braden Tucker (Jr)246
17A. Christensen (Jr)-1-1
23Kai Jones (So)22
24Nathan Donah (Jr)55
25Brady Bernth (Sr)151025
44Grant Ott-large (Sr)055
84Evan Cizewski (Sr)77
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1653415511
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)6464
3Rondell Latiker (Sr)55
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)16370233
12Angel Nelson (Sr)-4-4
23Justin Marshall (Jr)620715213
23Justin Marshall (Jr)6207213
La Porte

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1598080239
1Jayden Parkes (Sr)214768
9C. Bergquist (Sr)1303133
10Drew Flores (So)3030
15Braden Tucker (Jr)22
17A. Christensen (Jr)-18079
23Kai Jones (So)22
24Nathan Donah (Jr)55
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals165341341506
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)6464
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)16370233
12Angel Nelson (Sr)-4341337
23Justin Marshall (Jr)6207213
23Justin Marshall (Jr)6207213
La Porte

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals251237
2Evan Back (Jr)11
4A.J. Mrozinske (Jr)213
10Drew Flores (So)33
15Braden Tucker (Jr)11
18Nicholas Shuble (Sr)213
20Noah Salary (Sr)22
21Robbie Rompa (Jr)11
25Brady Bernth (Sr)11
28Chris Seadorf (Jr)11
31Keegan Anderson (Jr)11
42S. Noveroske (Sr)44
44Brennan Balka (Jr)123
46Drew Pressler (Sr)22
50Samuel Pressler (So)22
52Gavin Zolvinski (Sr)11
53Brandon Forney (Jr)11
55Deegan Mason (So)11
58Devon Duschek (Jr)11
66Riley Attar (Sr)112
73Ethan Arnett (Jr)11
84Evan Cizewski (Sr)11
87Hayden Lowe (Sr)11
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals4811596.0
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)33
2Phillip Roche (Jr)112
3Rondell Latiker (Sr)442.0
5Caleb Carter (Sr)9312
6E. Shirrells (Jr)112
9Zachary Lucious (Sr)11
19M. Tyler ii (Sr)11
23Justin Marshall (Jr)11
24Taijon Span (Sr)358
26Payton Young (Jr)11
33D. D warnell (So)111.0
33Jay Powers (Sr)111.0
36Fredrick Retic (Jr)2131.0
43Aaron Thompson (Sr)33
45Allen Akins (Sr)22
54Kenneth Gresham (Sr)66
64D. Calhoun (Jr)11
78Kenneth Grant (Sr)111.0
87John Sanders (Sr)11
90Jordan Magee (Sr)11
91Quentin Sanders (Jr)11
93Roshaun Mcgee (So)33

Sacks

La Porte has not entered any sacks stats.
Merrillville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals1.094
3Rondell Latiker (Sr)1
5Caleb Carter (Sr)1
24Taijon Span (Sr)1
54Kenneth Gresham (Sr)1.09
78Kenneth Grant (Sr)1
La Porte

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11010.0113
10Drew Flores (So)1
25Brady Bernth (Sr)11010.0
87Hayden Lowe (Sr)13
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals252.55212
1Tyrese Frazier (Sr)1
3Rondell Latiker (Sr)155.0
5Caleb Carter (Sr)1
6E. Shirrells (Jr)1
17Jakar Ward (Sr)1
23Justin Marshall (Jr)1
24Taijon Span (Sr)11
36Fredrick Retic (Jr)1
78Kenneth Grant (Sr)12
90Jordan Magee (Sr)1

Kickoffs

La Porte has not entered any kickoffs stats.
Merrillville

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals941546.12
12Angel Nelson (Sr)275
32Jaiden Almaraz (Sr)73402

Punts

La Porte has not entered any punts stats.
Merrillville

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals14040.00
12Angel Nelson (Sr)14040.00
La Porte

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals7659.365
1Jayden Parkes (Sr)2189.018
2Evan Back (Jr)11616.016
15Braden Tucker (Jr)144.04
25Brady Bernth (Sr)11515.015
44Grant Ott-large (Sr)155.05
84Evan Cizewski (Sr)177.07
Merrillville

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals
23Justin Marshall (Jr)2157.5
La Porte

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals318119
3Jack Doty (So)11
9C. Bergquist (Sr)166
10Drew Flores (So)166
17A. Christensen (Jr)166
Merrillville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals848254
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)428
23Justin Marshall (Jr)424
23Justin Marshall (Jr)42424
32Jaiden Almaraz (Sr)22
La Porte

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals13.31
3Jack Doty (So)13.31
Merrillville

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals26.32
32Jaiden Almaraz (Sr)26.32
La Porte

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals213
9C. Bergquist (Sr)11
10Drew Flores (So)11
17A. Christensen (Jr)11
Merrillville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals358
4Lavarion Logan (Sr)314
23Justin Marshall (Jr)44
23Justin Marshall (Jr)44

Recap Video

Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Merrillville trounces La Porte

September 24, 2021: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Friday's league match, the host Merrillville Pirates football squad scored a big 54-19 victory over the La Porte Slicers.

In their next game, the Pirates clash with the Valparaiso Vikings (Valparaiso, IN) in a Duneland match, on Friday, October 1. Merrillville will attempt to move on its 6-0 season record. The Vikings enter the match with a 6-0 record after their 56-14 league win over Crown Point (Crown Point, IN).

The Slicers (2-4) will now prepare for their match against Crown Point (Crown Point, IN). The Bulldogs enter the Duneland match with a 3-3 record. In their last match, Crown Point was crushed by Valparaiso (Valparaiso, IN), 56-14, in a league match.

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. La Porte 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 7:40p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:40p
  3. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Merrillville1st Quarter
    Merrillville kicking off to La Porte.
    Posted @ 7:58p
  4. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball on their own 16-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 7:58p
  5. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on La Porte's 35-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8:05p

  6. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Blocked punt by merrillville
    Posted @ 8:05p
  7. 0 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson 35 Yd pass completed to #23 Justin Marshall for a TD. La Porte 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:06p
  8. 0 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Missed. La Porte 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:06p
  9. 0 - 6

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball on their own 22-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:08p
  10. 0 - 6

    Fumble Recovery

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville recovered a fumble by La Porte and has the ball on their own 47-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:12p
  11. 0 - 6

    Long Pass

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson with a long pass to #23 Justin Marshall. Merrillville has the ball on La Porte's 31-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:14p
  12. 0 - 12

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson 31 Yd pass completed to #23 Justin Marshall for a TD. La Porte 0, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:16p
  13. 0 - 12

    Missed Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Missed. La Porte 0, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:16p
  14. 0 - 12

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte1st Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball on their own 20-yard line. La Porte 0, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:18p
  15. 6 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    La Porte1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    La Porte - Rushing TD. La Porte 6, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:21p
  16. 7 - 12

    Made Point After

    La Porte1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    La Porte - PAT Good. La Porte 7, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:21p
  17. 7 - 12

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    La Porte kicked off to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 35-yard line. La Porte 7, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:25p
  18. 7 - 12

    Punt

    La Porte1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville has punted to La Porte. La Porte has the ball. La Porte 7, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:28p
  19. 7 - 12

    Punt

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 35-yard line. La Porte 7, MHS 12
    Posted @ 8:31p
  20. 7 - 18

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #4 Mark Dilosa with a 15 Yd Rushing TD. La Porte 7, MHS 18
    Posted @ 8:35p
  21. 7 - 19

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. La Porte 7, MHS 19
    Posted @ 8:35p
  22. 6 - 19

    Score Correction

    La Porte1st Quarter
    Score correction for La Porte in 1st Quarter. La Porte 6, MHS 19
    Posted @ 8:43p
  23. 6 - 19

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    La Porte 6, MHS 19
    Posted @ 8:44p
  24. 6 - 19

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on La Porte's 50-yard line. La Porte 6, MHS 19
    Posted @ 8:47p
  25. 6 - 25

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #4 Mark Dilosa with a 50 Yd Rushing TD. La Porte 6, MHS 25
    Posted @ 8:49p
  26. 6 - 26

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. La Porte 6, MHS 26
    Posted @ 8:49p
  27. 6 - 26

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball on their own 25-yard line. La Porte 6, MHS 26
    Posted @ 8:55p
  28. 6 - 26

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on their own 30-yard line. La Porte 6, MHS 26
    Posted @ 8:55p
  29. 6 - 26

    Interception

    La Porte2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    La Porte intercepts a Merrillville pass and has the ball on Merrillville's 30-yard line. La Porte 6, MHS 26
    Posted @ 8:56p
  30. 12 - 26

    Rushing Touchdown

    La Porte2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    La Porte - Rushing TD. La Porte 12, MHS 26
    Posted @ 9p
  31. 13 - 26

    Made Point After

    La Porte2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    La Porte - PAT Good. La Porte 13, MHS 26
    Posted @ 9p
  32. 12 - 26

    Score Correction

    La Porte2nd Quarter
    Score correction for La Porte in 2nd Quarter. La Porte 12, MHS 26
    Posted @ 9:01p
  33. 12 - 26

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball on La Porte's 36-yard line. La Porte 12, MHS 26
    Posted @ 9:07p
  34. 12 - 32

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #4 Mark Dilosa with a 64 Yd Rushing TD. La Porte 12, MHS 32
    Posted @ 9:07p
  35. 12 - 32

    Missed Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Missed. La Porte 12, MHS 32
    Posted @ 9:07p
  36. 12 - 32

    Interception

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville intercepts a La Porte pass and has the ball on their own 25-yard line. La Porte 12, MHS 32
    Posted @ 9:10p
  37. 12 - 38

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson 23 Yd pass completed to #23 Justin Marshall for a TD. La Porte 12, MHS 38
    Posted @ 9:11p
  38. 12 - 40

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. La Porte 12, MHS 40
    Posted @ 9:11p
  39. 12 - 40

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball. La Porte 12, MHS 40
    Posted @ 9:20p
  40. 12 - 40

    Punt

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    La Porte has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball. La Porte 12, MHS 40
    Posted @ 9:20p
  41. 12 - 46

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson 60 Yd pass completed to #23 Justin Marshall for a TD. La Porte 12, MHS 46
    Posted @ 9:21p
  42. 12 - 46

    Missed Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Missed. La Porte 12, MHS 46
    Posted @ 9:21p
  43. 12 - 46

    Interception

    Merrillville2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville intercepts a La Porte pass. La Porte 12, MHS 46
    Posted @ 9:25p
  44. 12 - 52

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson 65 Yd pass completed to #4 Lavarion Logan for a TD. La Porte 12, MHS 52
    Posted @ 9:26p
  45. 12 - 54

    Two Point Rush Completed

    Merrillville2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - #12 Angel Nelson rushed for a 2Pt Conversion. La Porte 12, MHS 54
    Posted @ 9:28p
  46. 12 - 54

    Halftime

    Halftime
    La Porte 12, MHS 54
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:31p
  47. 12 - 54

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    La Porte3rd Quarter
    La Porte to kick off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 9:58p
  48. 12 - 54

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    La Porte3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville kicked off to La Porte. La Porte has the ball. La Porte 12, MHS 54
    Posted @ 9:59p
  49. 18 - 54

    Passing Touchdown

    La Porte3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    La Porte - 30 Yd pass completed for a TD. La Porte 18, MHS 54
    Posted @ 9:59p
  50. 19 - 54

    Made Point After

    La Porte3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    La Porte - PAT Good. La Porte 19, MHS 54
    Posted @ 9:59p
  51. 19 - 54

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    La Porte 19, MHS 54
    Posted @ 10:09p
  52. 19 - 54

    End of Game

    Final
    La Porte 19, MHS 54
    Posted @ 10:24p

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Rankings & Records

La Porte (21-22)

INClass
13227
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
2-81-61-41-4.200.143146375

Merrillville (21-22)

INClass
76
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
12-17-07-05-1.9231.000522196

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
La Porte		4.53.92.82.07.014.6
Merrillville		11.617.36.93.7-40.2

La Porte Videos

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Merrillville Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Merrillville vs. Lafayette Jefferson 2021 2:19
  • Play video icon Recap: Merrillville vs. Crown Point 2021 2:32

Team Stat Comparison

La PorteMerrillville
141.7Rushing Yards Per Game239.8
89.1Passing Yards Per Game206.3
230.8Total Yards Per Game446.1
62.9Tackles Per Game48.6
1.2Sacks Per Game2.0
14.6Points Per Game40.9

Team Leaders

La PorteMerrillvilleNational Avg.
#9 Collin Bergquist113.4Rushing Yards Per Game#4 Lavarion Logan173.521.3
#11 Rj Anglin164.5Passing Yards Per Game#12 Angel Nelson188.650.2
#11 Rj Anglin179.0Total Yards Per Game#4 Lavarion Logan197.537.0
#52 Gavin Zolvinski9.3Tackles Per Game#24 Taijon Span5.32.8
#74 John Allen1.0Sacks Per Game#78 Kenneth Grant0.50.2
#9 Collin Bergquist6.6Points Per Game#4 Lavarion Logan19.42.4

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
La Porte2-5Merrillville8-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/27/21La PortePenn(W) 21-1411/12/21PennMerrillville(W) 39-7
9/3/21ValparaisoLa Porte(L) 56-2610/1/21MerrillvilleValparaiso(W) 42-7
9/10/21La PorteChesterton(L) 42-610/15/21ChestertonMerrillville(W) 40-6
9/17/21Lake CentralLa Porte(W) 27-2010/8/21MerrillvilleLake Central(W) 34-7
10/1/21La PorteCrown Point(L) 40-09/3/21MerrillvilleCrown Point(W) 50-13
10/29/21Crown PointMerrillville(W) 29-13
10/8/21Michigan CityLa Porte(L) 39-09/17/21MerrillvilleMichigan City(W) 40-14
10/15/21PortageLa Porte(L) 35-139/10/21PortageMerrillville(W) 45-13

Record Breakdown

La Porte (21-22)

Merrillville (21-22)
2-8
Overall
12-1
1-6
League
7-0
1-1
Non-League
2-0
0-1
Head to Head
1-0
2-5
Common Opponent
8-0
1-4
Home
7-0
1-4
Away
5-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-1
Playoff
3-1
2-8
In-State
12-1
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0