HA Staff Report


It was a disappointing night for Mid-State Conference teams as the season opened Friday evening. The league went just 2-5 versus non-Conference foes in week one.

 

The two winners were Plainfield and Martinsville. The Quakers looked impressive in a 30-14 dismantling of Hendricks County rival Danville. Meanwhile, Martinsville showed offensive punch that has been lacking in recent seasons by crushing Indianapolis Manual 54-6.

 

Several squads suffered close setbacks. Whiteland, last year’s conference champion, fell to New Palestine on the Dragons’ home field 22-16. Decatur Central fell by a single point at Franklin Central 20-19 and Mooresville lost a defensive battle with Lebanon 14-7.

 

The remaining losses were not nearly as close. Franklin fell to Northview 33-8 and Greenwood was subdued by Columbus East 37-14. Actually, Greenwood can take a lot of positives from their battle with the Olympians. Columbus East is ranked among the top teams in 5A and has been a defensive powerhouse in recent seasons.

 

This coming Friday night’s schedule is highlighted by the traditional brawl between Martinsville and Bloomington South.