As always, we kick off our Friday mornings with five players to watch. Who is important in Week 10? Who’s a matchup problem? Did they shine in Week 9?
It is win or go home time in Indiana high school football, so the teams and individual players are on high alert tonight. With 5A and 6A off, the ones in 1A-4A get to shine bright.
Here are the five guys you should keep an extra eye on tonight.
KOLYN CAMPBELL, BISHOP DWENGER (at Leo, Class 4A)
One thing that doesn’t get talked about much with Bishop Dwenger this year is its offense. Despite a stellar season with a return to the top of the SAC, it has been defensive focused when teams discuss the Saints. Campbell, a sophomore, has helped lead the way in the backfield on a team that uses a lot of guys. His maturity running the football has bolstered this Saints offense all season long. While Bishop Dwenger has four backs who have gone over 200 yards this season, Campbell’s 85 carries and 445 yards lead the way. On a night that will be about Dwenger’s defense and Leo’s run game, lets not forget how the Saints move the ball too.
WALKER GOODNIGHT, HUNTINGTON NORTH (at Logansport, Class 4A)
The Vikings’ defense is pretty black and white. When they give up less than 20 points, they win. When they give up 21 or more, they lose. That is where Goodnight comes in to play. He is third for Huntington North with 44 total tackles, including a team second-best 35 solo tackles. Goodnight has also registered two sacks and a pair of fumble recoveries. He has showed up biggest in the toughest games, with a season-high nine tackles against East Noble and eight tackles against Leo.
KAYDEN BUSH, GARRETT (at Fairfield, Class 3A)
Bush earned his stripes for most of the season on kickoff returns and defense. On the defensive side, his two picks lead the Railroaders, and he has also forced a fumble. In the return game, Garrett has relied on Bush’s speed as he has averaged 21.6 yards per kickoff return.
But recently, Garrett has turned to Bush at the quarterback spot. He has completed 12 passes for 248 yards in that time, but with four completions going for touchdowns, including the first two passing touchdowns of the season for Garrett. With Bush under center, it has added some diversity to the offense that is so crucial in the playoffs.
JOB RICHMAN, EASTSIDE (vs. Whitko, Class 2A)
Perhaps the biggest breakout player in nIndiana this season, there needs to be more attention on Richman as Eastside looks to power their way to a sfinal that could see them against Bluffton or unbeaten Adams Central. Richman has ran wild for the Blazer offense, leading them as a passer and rusher. He has thrown for 945 yards on a 55 percent completion rate and ran for another 1,406 yards with 30 total touchdowns. While Whitko may not present the toughest challenge for Eastside to start the postseason, getting Richman warmed up for the coming weeks is important.
ORION BENNETT, BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN (at Fremont, Class 1A)
The Braves are looking for their first-ever postseason win, but that means a rematch from Week 1, a 42-6 loss to Fremont. In that game, Fremont’s Carmyne Moreno ran for 139 yards as a fire starter for the Eagle offense. So Blackhawk Christian knows its defense has to be in point. Bennett, a freshman, sits first on the team with five sacks, while also registering four quarterback hurries this season. His 35 total tackles is third best on the team, while his 10 tackles for loss is second. Having someone like Bennett get into the backfield is going to be crucial if the Braves want a shot at revenge in this one.
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