Football
NE8 Power Poll: Week 9
1. Columbia City
Week 9: 25-24 win over Norwell
Final Ranking: #1
The Eagles come in as a three-score underdog and pull off the upset at the Courtyard. A monumental win for Coach Fox and Co. One of the biggest wins in program history!
2. Norwell
Week 9: 25-24 loss against Columbia City
Previous Ranking: #1
Final Ranking: #2
A heartbreaking loss at home to the Eagles drops the Knights down a peg for the first time in the entire season. Do not worry Norwell Nation. A playoff run is on the horizon!
3. Leo
Week 9: Win over DeKalb 41-17
Previous Ranking: #3
Final Ranking: #3
The Lions finish the regular season strong and set themselves up for some hype into the playoffs.
4. New Haven
Week 9: 32-21 win over Huntington North
Previous Ranking: #4
Final Ranking: #4
New Haven did a great job battling through injury and put together a nice couple of weeks. Thus, finishing in the top half of the poll to end the season. Well done, Bulldogs!
5. East Noble
Week 9: 49-7 win over Bellmont
Previous Ranking: #5
Final Ranking: #5
East Noble ends the regular season on a high note handling the Braves.
6. DeKalb
Week 9: 41-17 loss against Leo
Previous Ranking: #6
Final Ranking: #6
A great year of offense for Irk and Overbay. Big things in the future for those players.
7. Huntington North
Week 9: 32-21 loss against New Haven
Previous Ranking: #7
Final Ranking: #7
The Vikings had some great glimpses this year. They have some things to build on for next season and a fresh start in the playoffs.
8. Bellmont
Week 9: 49-7 loss against East Noble
Previous Ranking: #8
Final Ranking: #8
The Braves may not have gotten a regular-season win. But fear not Bellmont faithful. This team has a lot of fight and things to build on for the future!
