Carmel (Ind.) at Ben Davis (Indianapolis)Carmel and Ben Davis own 7-1 records heading into the final week of Indiana's regular season. The lone blemishes for both are narrow losses to nationally ranked Warren Central (Indianapolis). Carmel fell to the Warriors, 22-20, on a last-second field goal Sept. 30. It's the only time the Greyhounds have allowed more than 20 points this season. In fact, they have shut out four opponents and have an average margin of victory of nearly 40 points.
Long a traditional power in the Hoosier State, this is Ben Davis' finest regular season in recent memory. The Giants – whose only loss was by six to Warren Central on Sept. 9 – look like a real contender for an eighth state title but first since 2002. Senior quarterback
Matt Brock leads the team in both passing and rushing yards this year and has 15 total touchdowns.
Mitch Stephens: Ben Davis 35, Carmel 28
Steve Montoya: Ben Davis 21, Carmel 14
Stephen Spiewak: Carmel 21, Ben Davis 20
Kevin Askeland: Carmel 33, Ben Davis 14
Jamie DeMoney: Carmel 28, Ben Davis 20
Ben Davis High's Matt Brock has been a dual-threat weapon all season. Against a tough Carmel team, he'll need to be on top of his game.
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