Warren Central (Indianapolis) at Ben Davis (Indianapolis)
Warren Central is prepped for its rematch with Ben Davis.
Photo by Michael Noyes
What to watch: The top Indiana 6A state quarterfinal matchup of the week is a rematch of a Sept. 19 conference game won by Warren Central (28-21). That was the first loss of the season for Ben Davis (now 9-2) and knocked it out of the MaxPreps Xcellent 25. The Giants lost again two weeks later to No. 21 Carmel but have rebounded with four consecutive wins, including a 34-27 decision over Avon last week. Junior running back
Chris Evans led the way with a season-high 193 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Warren Central, whose only in-state loss was also to Carmel, stymied Lawrence Central (Indianapolis), 16-0, for its second-straight shutout in the postseason. On a cold, snowy night, the Warriors outrushed Lawrence Central, 319-57,
according to the Indianapolis Star.
Follow live scoring of this game on QwixcoreJust the facts: Warren Central's win over Ben Davis earlier this year was its 12th in the 14 games played in the series since 2004. … Ben Davis' sectional title last week was its 20th since 1977. Warren Central earned its 15th sectional crown since 1984.
Mitch Stephens: Ben Davis 28, Warren Central 21
Kevin Askeland: Ben Davis 35, Warren Central 28
Jamie DeMoney: Warren Central 17, Ben Davis 10
Stephen Spiewak: Warren Central 21, Ben Davis 20
Leland Gordon: Ben Davis 21, Warren Central 18
Colin Ward-Henninger: Warren Central 21, Ben Davis 20