The first full slate of games saw several teams assert themselves early, with Brownsburg cruising past Lawrence North 48‑25. Chancelor Adams anchored the defense, tallying 15 tackles that kept the opposition at bay.
Not far behind, Warren Central edged Center Grove 20‑14, driven by Iowa commit Keyon Thoams, who amassed 130 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Westfield answered a slow start with a 49‑21 victory over Homestead, as quarterback Cooper Melvin threw for 281 yards and three scores.
Carmel opened its season with a 47‑0 shutout of Fishers, where Jackson Treadway connected for 139 yards and three touchdowns.
New Palestine staged a dramatic comeback, rallying from a fourth‑quarter deficit to beat Wheaton St. Francis (Ill.) 28‑17, highlighted by Ryder Gardner’s 99‑yard kickoff return for a score.
Crown Point began its campaign with a 42‑7 triumph over Lowell, shaking off a sluggish opening.
Fort Wayne Carroll exploded for a 54‑23 win over Hamilton Southeastern, with Gabe Frisinger throwing for 380 yards and seven touchdowns.
Bishop Chatard rolled past Lafayette Jeff 35‑7, as Harrison Odom passed for 235 yards and three touchdowns.
Avon dominated Decatur Central 31‑6, featuring Andre Warfield III’s 149‑yard rushing effort and a single touchdown.
Yorktown delivered a statement performance, crushing Anderson 83‑0 in its opener.
Warsaw fought back from a 12‑point hole to secure a 33‑30 win over Fort Wayne Snider, with Tucker Reed scoring three touchdowns.
Looking Ahead
The excitement doesn’t stop there. Week 2 brings high‑profile matchups against Rabun‑Gap Nacoochee and East Central, promising further drama as the Super 25 rankings continue to evolve.