2026 Top 10

[Brickman2020]

1. Merrillville
2. Crown Point
3. Hobart
4. Chesterton
5. Morton
6. Michigan City
7. Valpo
8. Griffith
9. Hanover Central
10. Andrean

After a very successful freshmen and JV seasons in 2025, I expect the Brickies to really make some noise this year and compete for the NCC title

[Nutsy]

Switch Andrean and Griffith and switch MC and Chesterton.

Nut

[NWI10]

Couple predictions….

Crown Point does not win the DAC this year, Merrillville does.

Brickies make a trip to Lucas Oil and go into that game undefeated.

[Nutsy]

When donkeys fly.

Nut

[North of 30]

Now hold on, mate. Hobart won't beat the Catholics of Andrean. That's a bold shout. The Brickies have had their moments, but Andrean's usually tougher than a two-pound steak. Unless, of course, Kilmer starts coaching. Then all bets are off. Suddenly you've got blokes believing they're ten feet tall, running through brick walls, and treating every Friday night like the state championship.”

“Until then, I'd still fancy Andrean to give Hobart a proper headache. But if Coach Kilmer strolls onto the sideline, you might as well start engraving the trophy, eh?

[Brickman2020]

Andrean vs Hobart is always a battle:
2016 - Andrean won 55-28
2017 - Hobart won 13-10 (OT)
2018 - Andrean won 41-7
2019 - Hobart won 33-10
2020 - Andrean won 35-24
2021 - Andrean won 31-28 (on a walk off field goal)
2022- Andrean won 24-17
2023 - Hobart won 27-24
2024 - Hobart won 27-24 (OT)
2025 - Andrean won 17-7

This year they are playing at the brickyard so we will see how Andrean's first-time starter QB can handle that type of environment.

[Nutsy]

I don’t care if you are playing at the FOD. I predict a loss. Hobart’s secondary will be picked apart like a Christmas Turkey.

Nut

[BallinFreak]

Love the bold picks.

Brickies to the championship game.

Brickies to be picked apart like a turkey.

Will be interesting to see if either is right or who is laughed at the most when all is done

[DACfanatic]

My honest opinion.


1. Crown point (gotta leave them here till pirates win)

2. Merrillville (possibly #1 but gotta win the game)
3. Andrean (I expect them to go back to back this year)
4. Chesterton (will win 1st sectional)
5. Hobart (falls in sectionals)
6. Valpo (bounce back to normal)
7. Portage (sneaky team)
8. Lowell (James will lead them forward)
9. Morton (I have no faith in them anymore)
10. Griffith. (Phil mason effect)