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2026 Top 10
Re: 2026 Top 10
Merrillville returns a ton. Probably area #1??? Can they overtake CP? CP loses a lot
Andrean returns a lot also so should be top 3 in area. should be a top 1-3 team in 3a and have a chance to repeat state champs even in higher division
Merrillville
CP
Andrean
Hobart
Drop off
Everyone else…..
Re: 2026 Top 10
Way Too Early 2026 Top 10
1. Merrillville
2. Crown Point
3. Andrean
4. Hobart
5. Morton
6. Michigan City
7. Chesterton
8. Griffith
9. Hanover Central
10. Valpo
Honorable Mention: Lowell, LaPorte, and Wheeler
1. Merrillville
2. Crown Point
3. Andrean
4. Hobart
5. Morton
6. Michigan City
7. Chesterton
8. Griffith
9. Hanover Central
10. Valpo
Honorable Mention: Lowell, LaPorte, and Wheeler
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From the Stands
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Re: 2026 Top 10
Not sure where you’re getting your info. Merrillville loses 9 starters on D and 8 starters on O!junior11 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:24 pmMerrillville returns a ton. Probably area #1??? Can they overtake CP? CP loses a lot
Andrean returns a lot also so should be top 3 in area. should be a top 1-3 team in 3a and have a chance to repeat state champs even in higher division
Merrillville
CP
Andrean
Hobart
Drop off
Everyone else…..
CP returns 15 starters.
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DACfanatic
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Re: 2026 Top 10
From the Stands wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:35 amNot sure where you’re getting your info. Merrillville loses 9 starters on D and 8 starters on O!junior11 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:24 pmMerrillville returns a ton. Probably area #1??? Can they overtake CP? CP loses a lot
Andrean returns a lot also so should be top 3 in area. should be a top 1-3 team in 3a and have a chance to repeat state champs even in higher division
Merrillville
CP
Andrean
Hobart
Drop off
Everyone else…..
CP returns 15 starters.
The D starters are a huge loss for Merrillville but the O starters the only one I think that would be missed is JQ.
The Oline and WRs are replaced yearly it seems like. And the RB well we all know we have that already replaced
Re: 2026 Top 10
I change my numbers 1 and 2 then lolFrom the Stands wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:35 amNot sure where you’re getting your info. Merrillville loses 9 starters on D and 8 starters on O!junior11 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:24 pmMerrillville returns a ton. Probably area #1??? Can they overtake CP? CP loses a lot
Andrean returns a lot also so should be top 3 in area. should be a top 1-3 team in 3a and have a chance to repeat state champs even in higher division
Merrillville
CP
Andrean
Hobart
Drop off
Everyone else…..
CP returns 15 starters.
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DACfanatic
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Re: 2026 Top 10
Top 2 most talented players in region returning in my opinion are both at Merrillville. Harris and cam Jordan we will see next seasonJimbo23 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:28 pmI change my numbers 1 and 2 then lolFrom the Stands wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:35 amNot sure where you’re getting your info. Merrillville loses 9 starters on D and 8 starters on O!junior11 wrote: ↑Fri Jan 02, 2026 2:24 pm
Merrillville returns a ton. Probably area #1??? Can they overtake CP? CP loses a lot
Andrean returns a lot also so should be top 3 in area. should be a top 1-3 team in 3a and have a chance to repeat state champs even in higher division
Merrillville
CP
Andrean
Hobart
Drop off
Everyone else…..
CP returns 15 starters.
Re: 2026 Top 10
Whelp, since you didn't dispute From the Stands post on how many starters the Pirates lose, here's my top ten reposted but flipping 1 and 2, and another minor adjustment or two due to the coaching carousel...DACfanatic wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:01 amTop 2 most talented players in region returning in my opinion are both at Merrillville. Harris and cam Jordan we will see next seasonJimbo23 wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 1:28 pmI change my numbers 1 and 2 then lolFrom the Stands wrote: ↑Wed Jan 07, 2026 4:35 am
Not sure where you’re getting your info. Merrillville loses 9 starters on D and 8 starters on O!
CP returns 15 starters.
Way Too Early 2026 Top 10
1. Crown Point
2. Merrillville
3. Andrean
4. Hobart
5. Morton
6. Chesterton
7. Griffith
8. Hanover Central
9. Valpo
10. Lowell
Honorable Mention: LaPorte, Michigan City, and Wheeler
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DACfanatic
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Re: 2026 Top 10
I mean he isn’t wrong… we lost a lot of “starters” but a lot of the ones filing the gaps we’re rotating in over 60% of gameJimbo23 wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 2:41 pmWhelp, since you didn't dispute From the Stands post on how many starters the Pirates lose, here's my top ten reposted but flipping 1 and 2, and another minor adjustment or two due to the coaching carousel...DACfanatic wrote: ↑Mon Feb 02, 2026 4:01 amTop 2 most talented players in region returning in my opinion are both at Merrillville. Harris and cam Jordan we will see next season
Way Too Early 2026 Top 10
1. Crown Point
2. Merrillville
3. Andrean
4. Hobart
5. Morton
6. Chesterton
7. Griffith
8. Hanover Central
9. Valpo
10. Lowell
Honorable Mention: LaPorte, Michigan City, and Wheeler
And supposedly (not confirmed) we have more starters from nearby schools coming in. But on paper….
Best QB Merrillville
Best RB duo Merrillville
Best WR room Merrillville
OL/TE: probably crown point
DL: tie (technique crown point) (speed athlete system Merrillville)
LBs: crown point
Secondary Merrillville
Coaching cp
That’s how I view the two. All I’ll say is the region is do g a disservice to itself not having that game moved to later in year lol week 3 I think gives crown point the advantage.. end of year I think Merrillville advantage
