John Harrell literally lays them out how I originally laid out the scenarios using the same method I used and the rule that the guy on IFCA board is telling you. Whichever Merrillville coach(es) is/ are your "friends" are lying to you, there's some context of what you heard missing, or just a good ole fashioned miscommunication. But regardless, stop questioning coach Nowlin who was on the IFCA board when you were probably in middle school. (Sorry for that one coach! Lmao)DACfanatic wrote: ↑Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:19 amOkay so you’re saying what the coaches are telling the kids is wrong? Because the coaching staff and Merrillville has said weeks 1-9 do matter. As did region sports on there post game show Friday night? Even the Indy star said they do. So who is right and who is wrong? I’m just stating what everyone else is. Even John Harrell parings for potential matchups for next week. Follow the away games 1-9 as also accountedCoach Nowlin 2.0 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:16 pmSir, with all due respect, that language is referring SOLELY on away games for championship game for Weeks 10 and 11. Not week 1 through 9
I am an officer in IFCA, Region 4 assistant coach rep since 2010, I may just have a bit insight on this one, just a touch
Sectional Draw
Re: Sectional Draw
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Re: Sectional Draw
just trying to explain from my experience on the front lines if you will
All I can do is provide information

All I can do is provide information
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Texted some Merrillville coaches this weekend, they all said there has been nothing in the coaches office talked about home vs away and the regular season mattering at all.Jimbo23 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:03 pmJohn Harrell literally lays them out how I originally laid out the scenarios using the same method I used and the rule that the guy on IFCA board is telling you. Whichever Merrillville coach(es) is/ are your "friends" are lying to you, there's some context of what you heard missing, or just a good ole fashioned miscommunication. But regardless, stop questioning coach Nowlin who was on the IFCA board when you were probably in middle school. (Sorry for that one coach! Lmao)DACfanatic wrote: ↑Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:19 amOkay so you’re saying what the coaches are telling the kids is wrong? Because the coaching staff and Merrillville has said weeks 1-9 do matter. As did region sports on there post game show Friday night? Even the Indy star said they do. So who is right and who is wrong? I’m just stating what everyone else is. Even John Harrell parings for potential matchups for next week. Follow the away games 1-9 as also accountedCoach Nowlin 2.0 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 14, 2025 2:16 pmSir, with all due respect, that language is referring SOLELY on away games for championship game for Weeks 10 and 11. Not week 1 through 9
I am an officer in IFCA, Region 4 assistant coach rep since 2010, I may just have a bit insight on this one, just a touch
Just keeping facts, the facts.
Re: Sectional Draw
If Merrillville were to win state… should Cody get a ring?
Re: Sectional Draw
I know a few of those fellas myself. I didn't need to text any of them to find out but I'm glad you did. Just another fact checked. LolCodyFactChecker wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:23 pmTexted some Merrillville coaches this weekend, they all said there has been nothing in the coaches office talked about home vs away and the regular season mattering at all.Jimbo23 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:03 pmJohn Harrell literally lays them out how I originally laid out the scenarios using the same method I used and the rule that the guy on IFCA board is telling you. Whichever Merrillville coach(es) is/ are your "friends" are lying to you, there's some context of what you heard missing, or just a good ole fashioned miscommunication. But regardless, stop questioning coach Nowlin who was on the IFCA board when you were probably in middle school. (Sorry for that one coach! Lmao)DACfanatic wrote: ↑Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:19 am
Okay so you’re saying what the coaches are telling the kids is wrong? Because the coaching staff and Merrillville has said weeks 1-9 do matter. As did region sports on there post game show Friday night? Even the Indy star said they do. So who is right and who is wrong? I’m just stating what everyone else is. Even John Harrell parings for potential matchups for next week. Follow the away games 1-9 as also accounted
Just keeping facts, the facts.
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Re: Sectional Draw
CodyFactChecker wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:23 pmTexted some Merrillville coaches this weekend, they all said there has been nothing in the coaches office talked about home vs away and the regular season mattering at all.Jimbo23 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:03 pmJohn Harrell literally lays them out how I originally laid out the scenarios using the same method I used and the rule that the guy on IFCA board is telling you. Whichever Merrillville coach(es) is/ are your "friends" are lying to you, there's some context of what you heard missing, or just a good ole fashioned miscommunication. But regardless, stop questioning coach Nowlin who was on the IFCA board when you were probably in middle school. (Sorry for that one coach! Lmao)DACfanatic wrote: ↑Sun Oct 19, 2025 5:19 am
Okay so you’re saying what the coaches are telling the kids is wrong? Because the coaching staff and Merrillville has said weeks 1-9 do matter. As did region sports on there post game show Friday night? Even the Indy star said they do. So who is right and who is wrong? I’m just stating what everyone else is. Even John Harrell parings for potential matchups for next week. Follow the away games 1-9 as also accounted
Just keeping facts, the facts.
Was stated by the following coaches
Xavier shell
Connor buxton
And another white coach that walked up to the box before game. Talking to curry’s father in the stands. He is the one that says coaches said it.
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Re: Sectional Draw
So you got it from talking to Curry’s father in the stands, or you got a text to prove it?DACfanatic wrote: ↑Tue Oct 21, 2025 4:13 pmCodyFactChecker wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 11:23 pmTexted some Merrillville coaches this weekend, they all said there has been nothing in the coaches office talked about home vs away and the regular season mattering at all.Jimbo23 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 20, 2025 4:03 pm
John Harrell literally lays them out how I originally laid out the scenarios using the same method I used and the rule that the guy on IFCA board is telling you. Whichever Merrillville coach(es) is/ are your "friends" are lying to you, there's some context of what you heard missing, or just a good ole fashioned miscommunication. But regardless, stop questioning coach Nowlin who was on the IFCA board when you were probably in middle school. (Sorry for that one coach! Lmao)
Just keeping facts, the facts.
Was stated by the following coaches
Xavier shell
Connor buxton
And another white coach that walked up to the box before game. Talking to curry’s father in the stands. He is the one that says coaches said it.just stating facts. Have the text to prove it if someone would like to tell me how to post a photo
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Re: Sectional Draw
Go Trojans? I feel like the stars have aligned to give us our first sectional title!BallinFreak wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:20 amPenn and CP headed for a sectional title matchup.
Mville has no competition in their sectional. Can give them the title already
MC and Valpo in a matchup in the first round and the winner gets Chesterton in the championship. That should be interesting. City has the most talent in that sectional, but would bet they do not come out.
Hobart and Lowell on a collision course to meet in the championship game. Should be a great old school sectional battle. I always forget how the homefield stuff works. Is there a way to know if they match up who will host?
Knox and Gtown will have a potential championship match in the 2nd round. Always fun to see Russ and Gtown matchup
Sectional 33 is going to be a lot of fun. Wheeler At Lake Station in round 1 and the winner gets Andrean! Bearcat Nation and I can renew our fun from years past in that battle. Then the fighting Nowlins of Renns will be waiting if they can get past Bremen in the 2nd round.
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I'm starting to think it's the year of the Trojan (Chesterton at least lol).TROJANMAN7 wrote: ↑Wed Oct 22, 2025 1:09 pmGo Trojans? I feel like the stars have aligned to give us our first sectional title!BallinFreak wrote: ↑Mon Oct 13, 2025 12:20 amPenn and CP headed for a sectional title matchup.
Mville has no competition in their sectional. Can give them the title already
MC and Valpo in a matchup in the first round and the winner gets Chesterton in the championship. That should be interesting. City has the most talent in that sectional, but would bet they do not come out.
Hobart and Lowell on a collision course to meet in the championship game. Should be a great old school sectional battle. I always forget how the homefield stuff works. Is there a way to know if they match up who will host?
Knox and Gtown will have a potential championship match in the 2nd round. Always fun to see Russ and Gtown matchup
Sectional 33 is going to be a lot of fun. Wheeler At Lake Station in round 1 and the winner gets Andrean! Bearcat Nation and I can renew our fun from years past in that battle. Then the fighting Nowlins of Renns will be waiting if they can get past Bremen in the 2nd round.
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Chesterton…..it’s not happening. Future is bright with Boyd but not happening this year.


