High School Football America
The regular season begins August 17th with all eyes on Bishop Luers as it tries to win its fourth straight state crown. Last year's 2A crown was the 10th state title for Luers, which is the second most all-time in the state behind Bishop Chatard, which won its 11th in 2011. Chartard will be seeking a three-peat this fall.
Luers head coach Matt Lindsay, who's entering his 26th season, has been around for nine of the titles, and he was joined by other coaches and players from the Fort Wayne area last week for media day that served as the kickoff to the 2012 season in that area.
You can watch video from that media day below.
Lafayette Central Catholic is also chasing a four-peat this season. After three straight perfect seasons, the Knights are riding the state's longest current win streak with 45 consecutive victories.
In case you wondering, another perfect season for LCC would tie them for the most consecutive wins all-time, which is currently held by Bloomington. Bloomington won 60 straight from 1967 to 1973.
Cathedral will be going for the three-peat this season. The Fighting Irish enter 2012 as the state's winningest program with 670 all-time victories.
Evansville Reitz (642) and Sheridan (626) are the only other Indiana schools in the 600 win club.
Closing in on 600 are Elkhart Central (595), Hammond (590), Hobart (586) and Culver Academy (585).
Below are the 2011 champs that area looking to defend titles in 2012
5A - Carmel
4A - Indianapolis Cathedral
3A - Bishop Chatard
2A - Bishop Luers
A - Lafayette Central Catholic
And just a reminder, beginning with the 2013 season, Indiana will be crowning six state champions in football.
