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ValparaisoMerrillville

Vikings
10
Pirates
37

The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Valparaiso (IN) by a score of 37-10.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Valparaiso730010
Merrillville7971437
Final score provided by C. P.
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Box Score Stats

Valparaiso (22-23)

Merrillville (22-23)
64
Total Plays
51
18
First Downs
14
3
Penalties
13
25
Penalty Yards
135
26:26
Possession Time
21:34

Game Stats

Valparaiso (22-23)

Merrillville (22-23)

Valparaiso

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals72081.35011.60127.3
5Justin Clark (Jr)61965.31610.80120.7
12Ian Wilson (Sr)11161.00016.000137.5
Merrillville

Passing

#Athlete NameCAttYdsC%AvgTDIntLngQB Rate
Team Totals1527274.55618.320115.4
1Jaylen Thomas (Sr)1527274.55618.320115.4
Valparaiso

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals431563.61
4Thomas Burda (So)20783.91
5Justin Clark (Jr)18502.8
21Jacob Clardy (Sr)5285.6
Merrillville

Rushing

#Athlete NameCarYdsAvgLng100+TD
Team Totals281374.902
1Jaylen Thomas (Sr)3-5-1.7
4DJ Love (Jr)6101.7
12Trey Stephens (Jr)12574.801
23Justin Marshall (Sr)77510.71
Valparaiso

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals78111.6
1Julian Stokes (So)23517.5
4Thomas Burda (So)273.5
5Justin Clark (Jr)11616.0
7Keegan Begley (So)11313.0
12Ian Wilson (Sr)11010.0
Merrillville

Receiving

#Athlete NameRecYdsAvgLngTD
Team Totals1527418.32
2Phillip Roche (Sr)45413.5
10O'shawn Kelly (Sr)15555.01
11John Peters (So)5387.6
13J. Roberts (Sr)12626.0
23Justin Marshall (Sr)410125.31
Valparaiso

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

#Athlete NameFumLostPnk Blk
Team Totals11
5Justin Clark (Jr)11

Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks

Merrillville has not entered any offensive fumbles and pancake blocks stats.
Valparaiso

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals15681286237
1Julian Stokes (So)3535
4Thomas Burda (So)78785
5Justin Clark (Jr)501666
7Keegan Begley (So)1313
12Ian Wilson (Sr)1010
21Jacob Clardy (Sr)2828
38Rocco Micciche (Sr)286
Merrillville

All Purpose Yards

#Athlete NameRushRecKRPRIRTotal
Team Totals1372744145456
1Jaylen Thomas (Sr)-5-5
2Phillip Roche (Sr)5454
4DJ Love (Jr)1010
10O'shawn Kelly (Sr)5555
11John Peters (So)3838
12Trey Stephens (Jr)57057
13J. Roberts (Sr)2626
21Travayle Abron (Sr)4545
23Justin Marshall (Sr)7510141176
Valparaiso

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals1568181237
1Julian Stokes (So)3535
4Thomas Burda (So)78785
5Justin Clark (Jr)506516131
7Keegan Begley (So)1313
12Ian Wilson (Sr)161026
21Jacob Clardy (Sr)2828
Merrillville

Total Yards

#Athlete NameRushPassRecTotal
Team Totals137274274411
1Jaylen Thomas (Sr)-5274269
2Phillip Roche (Sr)5454
4DJ Love (Jr)1010
10O'shawn Kelly (Sr)5555
11John Peters (So)3838
12Trey Stephens (Jr)57057
13J. Roberts (Sr)2626
23Justin Marshall (Sr)75101176
Valparaiso

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals2028486.5
6Pete Crossin (Sr)2572.5
10Jonah Kyle (Sr)123.5
14Cameron Danzy (Sr)112
15Tyres Morris (So)22
16Tyler Verschure (Jr)22
17Connor Mccall (Sr)123.5
23Tanner Young (Jr)123
27Tj Watkins (Jr)156
32S. Ampeliotis (Jr)538
37Alex Rodriguez (Sr)314.5
41Tyler Young (Sr)11
47Ty Veen (Jr)1341.5
69Isaac Laughery (Jr)22.5
94Zachary Brown (Sr)11.5
Merrillville

Tackles

#Athlete NameSoloAsstTot TcklsTFL
Team Totals5412662.0
2Phillip Roche (Sr)628
3Terrelle Elmore (Jr)55
6E. Shirrells (Sr)22
8Greg Hughes (Fr)22
12Trey Stephens (Jr)415
13J. Roberts (Sr)11
20Johnathan Brown (Sr)44
21Travayle Abron (Sr)11
24Rahkeem Mclin (Sr)5272.0
26T. Kirkwood (Sr)11
26Payton Young (Sr)44
30Brady Barnett (Jr)22
36Fredrick Retic (Sr)44
64D. Calhoun (Sr)11
93Roshaun Mcgee (Jr)628
99L. Adam camphor (So)336
Adonis Rodgers415
Valparaiso

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.010
23Tanner Young (Jr)1.04
47Ty Veen (Jr)1.06
Merrillville

Sacks

#Athlete NameSacksYdlHurs
Team Totals2.0115
3Terrelle Elmore (Jr)1.01
12Trey Stephens (Jr)1.010
24Rahkeem Mclin (Sr)2
26Payton Young (Sr)1
Adonis Rodgers2
Valparaiso

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals1
15Tyres Morris (So)1
Merrillville

Defensive Statistics

#Athlete NameIntInt YdsAvgPDFmb RecFR YdsCausBlk PntsBlk FGs
Team Totals14545.081
2Phillip Roche (Sr)1
3Terrelle Elmore (Jr)1
6E. Shirrells (Sr)1
13J. Roberts (Sr)1
20Johnathan Brown (Sr)1
21Travayle Abron (Sr)14545.0
30Brady Barnett (Jr)1
36Fredrick Retic (Sr)1
93Roshaun Mcgee (Jr)2
Valparaiso

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals316454.71
93Jackson Kopp (Sr)31641
Merrillville

Kickoffs

#Athlete NameKOYdsAvgLngTB
Team Totals620333.8
29C. Williams (Jr)6203
Valparaiso

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals612320.51
82Drayden Wilcox (So)45814.51
93Jackson Kopp (Sr)26532.50
Merrillville

Punts

#Athlete NamePYdsAvgLngIn 20
Team Totals516933.81
6E. Shirrells (Sr)516933.81
Valparaiso

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals22814.0166.0
38Rocco Micciche (Sr)22814.0166.0
Merrillville

Kickoff and Punt Returns

#Athlete NameKO RetsYdsAvgLngP RetsYdsAvgLngFCKR Yds
Team Totals24120.5
23Justin Marshall (Sr)24120.5
Valparaiso

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals16410
4Thomas Burda (So)16
82Drayden Wilcox (So)11
93Jackson Kopp (Sr)33
Merrillville

Points

#Athlete NameTDsTD PtsConvSKick PtsTot Pts
Team Totals530535
10O'shawn Kelly (Sr)16
12Trey Stephens (Jr)166
21Travayle Abron (Sr)166
23Justin Marshall (Sr)212
29C. Williams (Jr)55
Valparaiso

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals111.014
82Drayden Wilcox (So)111.01
93Jackson Kopp (Sr)13
Merrillville

PATs and Field Goals

#Athlete NamePATAtt%FGAtt%LngTot Pts
Team Totals551.05
29C. Williams (Jr)551.05
Valparaiso

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals11
4Thomas Burda (So)11
Merrillville

Touchdowns

#Athlete NameTD RushTD RecTD FRTD IRTD PRTD KORTotal
Team Totals225
10O'shawn Kelly (Sr)11
12Trey Stephens (Jr)11
21Travayle Abron (Sr)1
23Justin Marshall (Sr)112
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Game Story

Indiana High School Football - Merrillville defeats Valparaiso

September 30, 2022: Merrillville, IN 46410

In Friday's league match, the host Merrillville Pirates football squad scored a good 37-10 victory over the Valparaiso Vikings.

In their next game, the Pirates clash with the Lake Central Indians (St. John, IN) in a Duneland match, on Friday, October 7. Merrillville will attempt to move on its 6-1 season record. The Indians enter the match with a 4-3 record after their 14-13 league loss to Chesterton (Chesterton, IN).

The Vikings (4-3) will now prepare for their match against Portage (Portage, IN). The Indians enter the Duneland match with a 1-6 record. In their last match, Portage dropped by Michigan City (Michigan City, IN), 35-12, in a league match.

Scott PressleyVikings Reporter
Cody PPirates Reporter
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  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Valparaiso 0, MHS 0
    Posted @ 8p

  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance At least 1,000
    Posted @ 8p

  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 8p

  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 8p
  5. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Valparaiso1st Quarter
    Valparaiso kicking off to Merrillville.
    Posted @ 8:01p
  6. 0 - 6

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #8 Greg Hughes with a 3 Yd Rushing TD. Valparaiso 0, MHS 6
    Posted @ 8:08p
  7. 0 - 7

    Made Point After

    Merrillville1st Quarter ~10 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 0, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:08p
  8. 6 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Valparaiso1st Quarter Under a minute
    Valparaiso - Rushing TD. Valparaiso 6, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:25p
  9. 7 - 7

    Made Point After

    Valparaiso1st Quarter Under a minute
    Valparaiso - PAT Good. Valparaiso 7, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:25p
  10. 7 - 7

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Valparaiso 7, MHS 7
    Posted @ 8:30p
  11. 7 - 9

    Safety

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Safety. Valparaiso 7, MHS 9
    Posted @ 8:49p
  12. 7 - 15

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Jaylen Thomas 55 Yd pass completed to #10 Dermont Bogard for a TD. Valparaiso 7, MHS 15
    Posted @ 8:54p
  13. 7 - 16

    Made Point After

    Merrillville2nd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 7, MHS 16
    Posted @ 8:54p
  14. 10 - 16

    Field Goal

    Valparaiso2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Valparaiso - Field Goal. Valparaiso 10, MHS 16
    Posted @ 9:08p
  15. 10 - 16

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Valparaiso 10, MHS 16
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 9:08p
  16. 10 - 16

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Merrillville3rd Quarter
    Merrillville to kick off to Valparaiso.
    Posted @ 9:35p

  17. Game Delayed

    3rd Quarter
    The game has been delayed. DJ love down in the field for merrillville! Needing medical assistance! ??
    Posted @ 9:52p
  18. 10 - 22

    Passing Touchdown

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #1 Jaylen Thomas 65 Yd pass completed to #8 Greg Hughes for a TD. Valparaiso 10, MHS 22
    Posted @ 9:53p
  19. 10 - 23

    Made Point After

    Merrillville3rd Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 10, MHS 23
    Posted @ 9:53p
  20. 10 - 23

    Fumble Recovery

    Merrillville3rd Quarter Under a minute
    Merrillville recovered a fumble by Valparaiso. Valparaiso 10, MHS 23
    Posted @ 10:16p
  21. 10 - 23

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Valparaiso 10, MHS 23
    Posted @ 10:17p
  22. 10 - 29

    Rushing Touchdown

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - #12 Xamere Martin with a 6 Yd Rushing TD. Valparaiso 10, MHS 29
    Posted @ 10:20p
  23. 10 - 30

    Made Point After

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~11 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 10, MHS 30
    Posted @ 10:20p
  24. 10 - 36

    Pick-6

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - Pick 6! Valparaiso 10, MHS 36
    Posted @ 10:48p
  25. 10 - 37

    Made Point After

    Merrillville4th Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Merrillville - PAT Good. Valparaiso 10, MHS 37
    Posted @ 10:49p
  26. 10 - 37

    End of Game

    Final
    Valparaiso 10, MHS 37
    Posted @ 11:04p

Valparaiso @ Merrillville Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 30, 2022 @ 8p
The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Valparaiso (IN) by a score of 37-10.

Scoretracker Providers

Scott PressleyVikings Reporter
Cody PPirates Reporter

Rankings & Records

Valparaiso (22-23)

INClass
141
OverallConferenceHomeAwayNeutralWin %Conference %PFPA
11-35-25-15-21-0.786.714357226

Merrillville (22-23)

INClass
366
OverallConferenceHomeAwayWin %Conference %PFPA
9-35-25-14-2.750.714390200

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4OT1Final
Valparaiso		6.16.86.65.58.025.5
Merrillville		9.19.95.46.1-32.5

Head-to-Head

  • Merrillville won on 9/30/2022
    9/30 @ 8pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Valparaiso730010
    Merrillville7971437

    The Valparaiso (IN) varsity football team lost Friday's away conference game against Merrillville (IN) by a score of 37-10.

    Box score
  • Valparaiso won on 11/11/2022
    11/11 @ 7pQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
    Merrillville770014
    Valparaiso096015

    The Merrillville (IN) varsity football team lost Friday's away playoff game against Valparaiso (IN) by a score of 15-14.

    Box score

Team Stat Comparison

ValparaisoMerrillville
240.3Rushing Yards Per Game162.1
85.7Passing Yards Per Game178.6
85.5Receiving Yards Per Game173.7
326.0Total Yards Per Game340.7
50.6Tackles Per Game49.8
0.9Sacks Per Game1.2
24.5Points Per Game28.0

Team Leaders

ValparaisoMerrillvilleNational Avg.
#9 Travis Davis ll116.3Rushing Yards Per Game#23 Justin Marshall129.621.0
#5 Justin Clark73.9Passing Yards Per Game#1 Jaylen Thomas191.051.8
#1 Scotty Bradney39.3Receiving Yards Per Game#23 Justin Marshall68.417.6
#5 Justin Clark146.1Total Yards Per Game#23 Justin Marshall198.037.0
#37 Alex Rodriguez6.6Tackles Per Game#24 Rahkeem Mclin7.92.8
#94 Zachary Brown0.2Sacks Per Game#3 Terrelle Elmore0.30.2
#9 Travis Davis ll8.0Points Per Game#23 Justin Marshall14.82.2

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Valparaiso8-1Merrillville5-2
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
8/25/22Hammond CentralValparaiso(W) 52-011/4/22MerrillvilleHammond Central(W) 52-8
9/2/22La PorteValparaiso(W) 42-39/23/22MerrillvilleLa Porte(W) 41-3
10/28/22ValparaisoLa Porte(W) 42-3
9/9/22ValparaisoMichigan City(W) 35-149/16/22Michigan CityMerrillville(W) 38-24
9/16/22ChestertonValparaiso(W) 19-1310/14/22MerrillvilleChesterton(L) 35-10
11/4/22ValparaisoChesterton(W) 14-7
9/23/22Crown PointValparaiso(L) 34-139/2/22Crown PointMerrillville(L) 48-40
10/7/22PortageValparaiso(W) 31-09/9/22MerrillvillePortage(W) 35-13
10/14/22ValparaisoLake Central(W) 21-1410/7/22Lake CentralMerrillville(W) 24-10

Record Breakdown

Valparaiso (22-23)

Merrillville (22-23)
11-3
Overall
9-3
5-2
League
5-2
1-1
Non-League
2-0
1-1
Head to Head
1-1
8-1
Common Opponent
5-2
5-1
Home
5-1
5-2
Away
4-2
1-0
Neutral
0-0
5-0
Playoff
2-1
11-3
In-State
9-3
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0