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MunsterMerrillville
Mustangs
7
Pirates
49

The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home playoff game against Munster (IN) by a score of 49-7.

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

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Munster00077
Merrillville14217749
Final score provided by C. Parkhurst.
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Game Stats

Munster (23-24)

Munster has not entered stats for this game.

Merrillville (23-24)

Merrillville

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals67172.85728.7125.6
1Dontae Pope (Sr)3481.75027.0116.7
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)33911.00030.3137.5
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals272067.604
1Dontae Pope (Sr)34314.30
14Trey Stephens (Sr)12776.402
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)11857.702
25Taylor Brown (Jr)111.00
Merrillville

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals617228.72
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)16767.01
10Dermont Bogard (So)25025.01
11John Peters (Jr)14040.0
13Ahmir Fielder (Jr)155.0
82Rynell Lewis (So)11010.0
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals206172522405
1Dontae Pope (Sr)4343
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)6767
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)2222
10Dermont Bogard (So)50555
11John Peters (Jr)4040
13Ahmir Fielder (Jr)55
14Trey Stephens (Sr)7777
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)8585
25Taylor Brown (Jr)11
82Rynell Lewis (So)1010
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals206172172378
1Dontae Pope (Sr)4381124
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)6767
10Dermont Bogard (So)5050
11John Peters (Jr)4040
13Ahmir Fielder (Jr)55
14Trey Stephens (Sr)7777
17Jordan Sanders (Jr)9191
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)8585
25Taylor Brown (Jr)11
82Rynell Lewis (So)1010
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5814726.0
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)11
6W. Brown lll (So)88
8Josiah Horton (Fr)11
8Greg Hughes331.0
9Jaidan Mason (Jr)33
11John Peters (Jr)222.0
14Trey Stephens (Sr)415
16John Hill (Sr)33
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)44
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)112
24Andre Scott (Sr)112
27Anthony Napules (Sr)22
29K. Stringfellow (Jr)33
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)325
37Marion Mcclain (So)11
38Jaylan Justice (Jr)11
44Davien Jeffries (Sr)426
50Arvee’A Ford (So)111.0
52Jalen Mcalister (Jr)111.0
73Max Malo (So)11
90Quran Moore (So)111.0
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)628
96Arerion Hoover (Sr)134
99L. Adam camphor (Jr)314
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals12222.042
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)12222.0
8Greg Hughes1
9Jaidan Mason (Jr)1
11John Peters (Jr)1
36P. Hoefferle-anaya (So)1
52Jalen Mcalister (Jr)1
73Max Malo (So)1
Merrillville

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals828635.8
J. Martinez (Sr)828635.8
Merrillville

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals155.05
10Dermont Bogard (So)155.05
Merrillville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals742648
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)166
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)166
10Dermont Bogard (So)166
14Trey Stephens (Sr)21212
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)21212
J. Martinez (Sr)66
Merrillville

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals661.06
J. Martinez (Sr)661.06
Merrillville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals4217
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)11
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)11
10Dermont Bogard (So)11
14Trey Stephens (Sr)22
23Javeoin Gills (Sr)22

Recap Video

Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Merrillville smashes Munster

October 27, 2023: Merrillville, IN 46410

The Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) football routed the visiting Munster Mustangs (Munster, IN), 49-7 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Hammond Morton Governors (Hammond, IN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 3. Merrillville will attempt to move on its 8-2 season record. The Governors enter the bout with a 6-4 record after their 52-6 non-league win over Hammond Central (Hammond, IN).

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
  • All
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  • Q2

  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Munster 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Over 5,000
    Posted @ 8p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Munster1st Quarter
    Munster kicking off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Munster1st Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville has punted to Munster. Munster has the ball. Munster 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8:09p
  7. 0 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville recovered a fumble by Munster. Munster 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8:10p
  8. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #14 Josh Jordan with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Munster 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:14p
  9. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Munster 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:14p
  10. 0 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Munster 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:23p
  11. 0 - 13

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Dontae Pope 75 Yd pass completed to #23 Javeoin Gills for a TD. Munster 0, MHS 13
    Posted @ 8:26p
  12. 0 - 14

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Munster 0, MHS 14
    Posted @ 8:26p
  13. 0 - 20

    Pick-6

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pick 6! Munster 0, MHS 20
    Posted @ 8:42p
  14. 0 - 21

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Munster 0, MHS 21
    Posted @ 8:43p
  15. 0 - 27

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Merrillville - Rushing TD. Munster 0, MHS 27
    Posted @ 8:54p
  16. 0 - 28

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Munster 0, MHS 28
    Posted @ 8:54p
  17. 0 - 28

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Munster 0, MHS 28
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 8:55p

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Rankings & Records

Munster (23-24)

INClass
21829
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
3-71-50-43-3.300.167249355

Merrillville (23-24)

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

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Munster		3.111.63.17.724.9
Merrillville		6.49.96.66.427.9

Munster Videos

  • Play video icon Munster football highlights Hanover Central High School 0:13
  • Play video icon Recap: Munster vs. Merrillville 2023 2:32

Merrillville Videos

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

Team Stat Comparison

MunsterMerrillville
264.9Rushing Yards Per Game187.5
45.3Passing Yards Per Game90.1
310.2Total Yards Per Game277.6
27.8Tackles Per Game42.8
0.3Sacks Per Game1.6
24.0Points Per Game17.1

Team Leaders

MunsterMerrillvilleNational Avg.
#6 Daniel Asgedom188.2Rushing Yards Per Game#2 JQ Johnson113.520.6
#9 Mathew Opat50.3Passing Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope102.350.5
#6 Daniel Asgedom188.2Total Yards Per Game#1 Dontae Pope159.236.9
#70 Cristian Silva5.6Tackles Per Game#14 Trey Stephens7.32.7
#59 Samuel Morgan0.2Sacks Per Game#52 James Veal0.60.2
#6 Daniel Asgedom12.0Points Per Game#2 Jacquarious Johnson7.52.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Munster0-3Merrillville3-0
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/18/23Lake CentralMunster(L) 46-1410/6/23MerrillvilleLake Central(W) 38-9
9/1/23MunsterHobart(L) 49-218/25/23HobartMerrillville(W) 31-12
9/8/23AndreanMunster(L) 21-148/18/23AndreanMerrillville(W) 40-13

Record Breakdown

Munster (23-24)

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