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Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 3:46 pm
by VikingNation
Definitely the game to see this week in the Region, any thoughts?

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:50 pm
by cridge
Merrilville by 21

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:55 pm
by Jrobjr
I have seen a fair amount of both but more more Merrillville. From what I have seen I think Valpo is going to struggle defending Merrillville. I do think the Viking offense scores some points, but not enough to keep up. I think the Pirates win a high scoring game, something like 45-31.

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2021 4:44 pm
by VikingNation
I would have to agree that Merrillville passing game will be a problem, especially after seeing our DBs at times in the Crown Point game. Merrillville presents a big problem because you cannot just load the box and plan to stop Tank or play a defense that leaves 5 in the box as they will mix in 11 and 21 personnel sets and pound you power and iso.

Our game plan has to be to try to run the ball to grind down the tempo of the game. If this becomes a shootout than I think we will be in trouble.

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2021 8:38 pm
by oldunclemark
cridge wrote:
Mon Sep 27, 2021 6:50 pm
Merrilville by 21

I'd say" No way, Cridge.

But then again, I was at the Merrillville - Crown Point game.


50-13

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 1:57 pm
by Brickman2020
Pirates by 7

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Thu Sep 30, 2021 3:14 pm
by Nutsy
The Ville by 24, I don't believe the Vikings will stop the receiver corps of the Pirates.

Nut

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2021 1:04 pm
by 28tossright
Dominant performance by merrillville

Re: Merrillville vs Valpo

Posted: Sun Oct 03, 2021 2:46 pm
by Jrobjr
Merrillville was impressive. I expected them to be able to score, but I came away impressive with their defense. Let's see if they can keep the momentum rolling and get past semi state. As for Valpo, I still think a deep playoff run is possible, like to see them regroup and make a run.