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MerrillvilleHammond Morton
Pirates
42
Governors
18

The Hammond Morton (Hammond, IN) varsity football team lost Friday's home playoff game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 42-18.

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

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Merrillville14721042
Hammond Morton0601218
Final score provided by C. Parkhurst.
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Game Stats

Merrillville (23-24)

Hammond Morton (23-24)

Passing

Merrillville has not entered any passing stats.
Hammond Morton

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals714102.50014.6113668.2
7Holland Harris (Jr)714102.50014.6113668.2
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals710114.41
Trey Stevens (Sr)710114.41
Hammond Morton

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals302056.82
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)199.001
3D. Harris jr (Sr)12917.601
6Freddy Brown (Jr)22512.50
7Holland Harris (Jr)15805.30

Receiving

Merrillville has not entered any receiving stats.
Hammond Morton

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals710214.61
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)23618.0
5Lebron Hill (Jr)252.5
6Freddy Brown (Jr)12525.0
8Demario Spence (Sr)23618.01
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals101101
11John Peters (Jr)4545
Trey Stevens (Sr)101101
Hammond Morton

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals20510247354
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)93645
3D. Harris jr (Sr)9191
5Lebron Hill (Jr)54752
6Freddy Brown (Jr)252550
7Holland Harris (Jr)8080
8Demario Spence (Sr)3636
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals101101
Trey Stevens (Sr)101101
Hammond Morton

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals205102102307
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)93645
3D. Harris jr (Sr)9191
5Lebron Hill (Jr)55
6Freddy Brown (Jr)252550
7Holland Harris (Jr)80102182
8Demario Spence (Sr)3636
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)221.0
4Mark Dilosa (Sr)11
5Jaylen Ramsey (Jr)33
6W. Brown lll (So)3141.0
8Greg Hughes112
11John Peters (Jr)11
14Trey Stephens (Sr)4151.0
19Trenton Nixon (Jr)213
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)314
52James Veal (Sr)5162.0
86M. Williams (Jr)11
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)112
99L. Adam camphor (Jr)314
Hammond Morton

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals3737
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)22
2J. Johnson (Sr)55
6Freddy Brown (Jr)77
8Demario Spence (Sr)44
9Martel Kelly (Jr)33
11Nazir Wilson (Jr)11
22Jalen Arnold (So)55
28Antonio Vance (So)44
41Kaleb Tucker (Sr)33
58Laron Fairley (Sr)22
66Damian Herrera (Jr)11
Merrillville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)1
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)1.03
52James Veal (Sr)1.051
93Roshaun McGee (Sr)1.05
99L. Adam camphor (Jr)1
Hammond Morton

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.0
6Freddy Brown (Jr)1.0
11Nazir Wilson (Jr)1.0
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals
3Terrelle Elmore (Sr)11
8Greg Hughes2
11John Peters (Jr)14545.0
34Jeremiah Jordan (Jr)1
Hammond Morton

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals11
11Nazir Wilson (Jr)1
28Antonio Vance (So)1

Kickoff and Punt Returns

Merrillville has not entered any kickoff and punt returns stats.
Hammond Morton

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals24723.547
5Lebron Hill (Jr)24723.547

Points

Merrillville has not entered any points stats.
Hammond Morton

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals31818
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)166
3D. Harris jr (Sr)166
8Demario Spence (Sr)166

Touchdowns

Merrillville has not entered any touchdowns stats.
Hammond Morton

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals213
1Davierre Mcnair (Sr)11
3D. Harris jr (Sr)11
8Demario Spence (Sr)11
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Recap Video

Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Merrillville topples Hammond Morton

November 3, 2023: Hammond, IN 46323

The Merrillville Pirates (Merrillville, IN) football defeated the host Hammond Morton Governors (Hammond, IN), 42-18 in Friday's non-league bout.

In their next game, the Pirates face the Valparaiso Vikings (Valparaiso, IN) in a non-league bout, on Friday, November 10. Merrillville will attempt to advance on its 9-2 season record. The Vikings enter the bout with a 9-2 record after their 26-7 non-league win over Michigan City (Michigan City, IN).

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. MHS 0, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 7:55p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 7:58p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 7:58p
  4. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Hammond Morton1st Quarter
    Hammond Morton kicking off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 8:01p

  5. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Sorry merrillville kicking off to open game.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  6. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton has punted to Merrillville. Merrillville has the ball. MHS 0, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:11p
  7. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Hammond Morton1st Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville has punted to Hammond Morton. Hammond Morton has the ball on their own 8-yard line. MHS 0, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:11p
  8. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #14 Josh Jordan with a 1 Yd Rushing TD. MHS 6, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:21p
  9. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 7, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:22p
  10. 13 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - #23 Javeoin Gills with a 7 Yd Rushing TD. MHS 13, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:32p
  11. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 14, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:32p
  12. 14 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    MHS 14, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:35p

  13. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Morton so far has 7 yards of offense. Merrillville D dominating so far
    Posted @ 8:36p
  14. 20 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Rushing TD. MHS 20, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:42p
  15. 21 - 0

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 21, HMHS 0
    Posted @ 8:42p
  16. 21 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Hammond Morton2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton - 52 Yd pass completed for a TD. MHS 21, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 8:50p
  17. 21 - 6

    Missed Point After

    Hammond Morton2nd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton - PAT Missed. MHS 21, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 8:50p

  18. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Merrillville DB just got mossed
    Posted @ 8:51p
  19. 21 - 6

    Halftime

    Halftime
    MHS 21, HMHS 6
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:11p
  20. 21 - 6

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Hammond Morton3rd Quarter
    Hammond Morton to kick off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 9:36p
  21. 27 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Rushing TD. MHS 27, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:37p
  22. 28 - 6

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 28, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:37p
  23. 34 - 6

    Pick-6

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pick 6! MHS 34, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:47p
  24. 35 - 6

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 35, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:47p
  25. 41 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Rushing TD. MHS 41, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:53p
  26. 42 - 6

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~5 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. MHS 42, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 9:53p
  27. 42 - 6

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    MHS 42, HMHS 6
    Posted @ 10:05p
  28. 42 - 12

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hammond Morton4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton - Rushing TD. MHS 42, HMHS 12
    Posted @ 10:05p
  29. 42 - 12

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Hammond Morton4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton - 2Pt Conversion Failed. MHS 42, HMHS 12
    Posted @ 10:05p
  30. 42 - 12

    Two-Minute Warning

    Hammond Morton4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Hammond Morton has the ball. MHS 42, HMHS 12
    Posted @ 10:14p
  31. 42 - 18

    Rushing Touchdown

    Hammond Morton4th Quarter Under a minute
    Hammond Morton - Rushing TD. MHS 42, HMHS 18
    Posted @ 10:15p
  32. 42 - 18

    Passing Two Point Conversion Failed

    Hammond Morton4th Quarter Under a minute
    Hammond Morton - 2Pt Conversion Failed. MHS 42, HMHS 18
    Posted @ 10:16p
  33. 42 - 18

    End of Game

    Final
    MHS 42, HMHS 18
    Posted @ 10:16p

Highlight Videos

  • Play video icon Holland Harris's highlights Merrillville High School 1:23
  • Play video icon Jalen Arnold's highlights Merrillville High School 0:29

Scoretracker Providers

Cody ParkhurstPirates All-Star Reporter

Rankings & Records

Merrillville (23-24)

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

Hammond Morton (23-24)

INClass
11422
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
6-52-04-12-4.5451.000342254

Team Scoring Averages

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Merrillville		6.49.96.66.427.9
Hammond Morton		4.22.43.810.031.1

Merrillville Videos

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

Hammond Morton Videos

  • Play video icon Recap: Morton vs. Hammond Central 2023 2:06
  • Play video icon Recap: Morton vs. East Chicago Central 2023 2:14

Team Stat Comparison

MerrillvilleHammond Morton
187.5Rushing Yards Per Game182.0
90.1Passing Yards Per Game144.4
277.6Total Yards Per Game326.4
42.8Tackles Per Game52.0
1.6Sacks Per Game1.8
17.1Points Per Game26.1

Team Leaders

MerrillvilleHammond MortonNational Avg.
#2 JQ Johnson113.5Rushing Yards Per Game#3 Dontell Harris jr145.220.6
#1 Dontae Pope102.3Passing Yards Per Game#7 Holland Harris158.850.5
#1 Dontae Pope159.2Total Yards Per Game#7 Holland Harris186.036.9
#14 Trey Stephens7.3Tackles Per Game#22 Jalen Arnold10.52.7
#52 James Veal0.6Sacks Per Game#6 Freddy Brown1.30.2
#2 Jacquarious Johnson7.5Points Per Game#3 Dontell Harris jr13.82.1

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Merrillville2-0Hammond Morton1-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/23HobartMerrillville(W) 31-1210/6/23Hammond MortonHobart(L) 65-38
9/8/23PortageMerrillville(W) 17-78/18/23PortageHammond Morton(W) 32-23

Record Breakdown

Merrillville (23-24)

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