Football Game Preview: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints vs. Lebanon Tigers

The Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger Saints will venture away from home to challenge the Lebanon Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger is coming into the matchup hot, having won their last six games.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat East Noble 32-0. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won six games by 20 points or more so far this season.

Aj Shefferly

Rushing Yards (Career)

11/07/25 vs East Noble	126
10/10/25 vs Fort Wayne Snider	91
10/03/25 @ Fort Wayne Bishop Luers	81
09/26/25 @ Fort Wayne Northrop	79
09/27/24 vs Fort Wayne Northrop	62

Aj Shefferly was a one-man wrecking crew as he rushed for 126 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries. Those 126 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.

They were just one part of a punishing run game: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.

Another reason for the win was Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Sam Becker, Houston Ellinger, and Gunnar McCarthy, who each picked up one sack apiece. Jackson Parrish was another major factor on D, making four total tackles and defending seven passes in addition to snagging two interceptions.

Meanwhile, Lebanon didn't have too much breathing room in their contest against Logansport on Friday, but they still walked away with a 21-17 win.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger better keep an eye on Chris Hill. He was instrumental in Lebanon's win, rushing for 85 yards and one score, while also throwing for 150 yards and a pair of TDs.

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger's record is now 10-2. As for Lebanon, their record now sits at an identical 10-2.

Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 158.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lebanon struggles in that department as they've been averaging 187.9 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.