North Central at 1-9 has toughest Indiana football schedule, while 9-1 Warren Central has fifth toughest.
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North Central (Indianapolis) is the No. 4-largest high school in Indiana with an enrollment of 3,520 and it also has played the state's strongest schedule, according to MaxPreps' computer rankings.
The Panthers have a 49.9 ranking, having played the state's Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 12 and 17 ranked teams. Unfortunately, they have lost to all of them. Their only victory during a 1-9 campaign was a 42-35 upset of No. 81-ranked Pike (Indianapolis).
When it comes to strength of schedule, it all belongs to Indianapolis, the state's capital and largest city. Six of the top 10 are Indianapolis-based schools and the other four all could be considered suburbs. Four of the teams have losing records, including the top three. No. 3 Pike (Indianapolis) lost all 10 of its games.
Warren Central (Indianapolis), No. 1 in the team rankings with a 9-1 record, has played the state's No. 5 strongest schedule.
Indiana toughest strength of schedule
Following are the top 10 teams, won-lost records and strength of schedule ranking:
1.
North Central (Indianapolis), 1-9, 49.9
2.
Lawrence North (Indianapolis), 4-6, 48.8
3.
Pike (Indianapolis), 0-10, 48.2
4.
Carmel, 6-4, 46.1
5.
Warren Central (Indianapolis), 9-1, 45.2
Warren Central is 9-1 and has played the fifth toughest schedule in Indiana.
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6.
Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers), 6-4, 43.8
7.
Ben Davis (Indianapolis), 7-3, 43.0
8.
Lawrence Central (Indianapolis), 6-4, 42.5
9.
Brownsburg, 8-2, 41.8
10.
Noblesville, 4-6, 39.1
