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HS football games of the week: Adams takes on Riley, Northridge at Mishawaka

scott davidson, south bend tribune
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SOUTH BEND ADAMS EAGLES (0-2) VS. SOUTH BEND RILEY WILDCATS (1-1)

  • When/where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Jackson Field in South Bend.

  • Series: Riley leads series 18-15 in last 35 years. Adams won 39-6 in 2021.

  • Last week: Adams dropped a 24-14 final at home to Fairfield. ... Riley suffered a 38-24 home loss to John Glenn.

  • Extra points: Receiver Amari Wesson had a pair of touchdown catches for the Eagles last week. ... Speedster Robert Nabieu had a 78-yard kickoff return for a score and a 72-yard touchdown run to lead the Wildcats in week two.

SOUTH BEND SAINT JOSEPH INDIANS (1-1) VS. JOHN GLENN FALCONS (2-0)

  • When/where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Hostrawser Field in Walkerton.

  • Series: Saint Joseph leads the series 3-0 after a 27-9 win in 2021.

  • Last week: The Indians fell at undefeated Mishawaka 30-8. ... The Falcons moved to 2-0 with a 38-24 win at Riley.

  • Extra points: Brady Farrell scored on a short touchdown run for the Indians last week. ... Ty'Ronn Larkin scored on both offense and defense for the Falcons in their win at Riley last Friday night.

Brady Farrell (28) of Saint Joseph looks for running room during Friday night’s game at Mishawaka.
Brady Farrell (28) of Saint Joseph looks for running room during Friday night’s game at Mishawaka.

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NORTHRIDGE RAIDERS (1-1) VS. MISHAWAKA CAVEMEN (2-0)

  • When/where: Friday, 7 p.m. at Steele Stadium in Mishawaka.

  • Series: Mishawaka leads series 2-0 after picking up a 58-14 win in 2021.

  • Last week: Northridge dropped a 28-7 final at unbeaten Elkhart. ... The Cavemen rolled for the second straight week, downing Saint Joseph's 30-8.

  • Extra points:  Kade Sainz had a touchdown reception for the Raiders' lone score last week. Northridge ranked No. 11 in AP Class 4A poll. ... Chase Gooden ran for 166 yards and three scores for the Cavemen last week. The senior fullback suffered a shoulder injury in the third quarter versus Saint Joseph and his status for this week is undetermined. Mishawaka ranked No. 5 in AP Class 5A poll.

INDIANAPOLIS CATHEDRAL (1-1) VS. PENN KINGSMEN (2-0)

  • When/where: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at TCU Freed Field in Mishawaka.

  • Series: Cathedral leads series 2-0 after 37-0 victory in 2021.

  • Last week: Perennial power Cathedral lost 42-35 to Brownsburg. ... Penn picked up a 31-6 win at Portage.

  • Extra points: Cathedral quarterback Danny O'Neil was 26-of-44 for 317 yards and four touchdowns last week, while receiver Jaron Tibbs had 13 receptions for 121 yards and two scores. Cathedral ranked No. 2 in AP Class 6A poll. ... Josiah Williams ran for two touchdowns as the Kingsmen piled up 258 yards in their win at Portage.

Cathedral Fighting Irish quarterback Danny O'neil (18) rushes for a touchdown during the IHSAA football game against the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Scheumann Stadium in Lafayette, Ind.
Cathedral Fighting Irish quarterback Danny O'neil (18) rushes for a touchdown during the IHSAA football game against the Lafayette Jefferson Bronchos, Friday, Aug. 19, 2022, at Scheumann Stadium in Lafayette, Ind.

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BUCHANAN BUCKS (1-0) VS. NILES VIKINGS (0-1)

  • When/where: Thursday, 7 p.m. at Berrien Springs.

  • Last week: Buchanan rolled past Saugatuck 46-20 in its opener. ... Niles was shutout at Sturgis 15-0.

  • Extra points: Senior Thomas Van Overberghe had seven receptions for 252 yards, including TD catches of 83, 55 and 71 yards, to pace the Bucks in their opener. ...Sam Rucker rushed for a team-high 45 yards and had his team's lone reception for the Vikings last week. .... The game is being played at Berrien Springs as work on the new turf field at Niles continues.

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