Penn (Mishawaka, Ind.) at Carmel (Ind.), FridayWhat to watch: Penn, the lone unbeaten team in Class 6A, is facing a tough road test at Carmel in Friday's state semifinals. The Kingsmen (12-0) earned the trip after whipping Lake Central (St. John), 33-6. It was another dominant effort by a Penn defense that has surrendered just 45 points all season. Meanwhile, junior standout
Isaac James accounted for three touchdowns as Carmel (9-3) moved on by eliminating Carroll (Fort Wayne), 38-7.
Just the facts: A win would give Penn its 11th berth in a state championship game in the last three decades. The Kingsmen have won five titles (1983, 1995-97, and 2000). … Carmel is shooting for its 12th trip to the finals since 1975. The Greyhounds won it all in 1978, 1980, ‘81, ‘86, '89, 2007 and '11.
Mitch Stephens: Carmel 28, Penn 21
Kevin Askeland: Carmel 40, Penn 28
Jamie DeMoney: Carmel 27, Penn 20
Stephen Spiewak: Carmel 31, Penn 20
Leland Gordon: Penn 14, Carmel 10
Colin Ward-Henninger: Penn 17, Carmel 14
