In the heart of Indiana, the fifth week of the high school football season has left fans buzzing with excitement. Here’s a snapshot of the thrilling matches that took place on Friday, September 20, 2024.

### Dominant Performances

Crown Point continued its unbeaten streak, crushing Portage 58-20. Jacob Soley was a standout with five catches for 171 yards and two touchdowns.

Westfield also remained perfect, edging out Hamilton Southeastern 21-14 in overtime. Deacon King's impressive performance included 14 carries for 141 yards and two touchdowns, along with a 59-yard touchdown pass.

Warren Central kept their winning streak alive with a 24-21 overtime victory against Ben Davis, thanks in part to Madden Beriault's three interceptions.

### Local Rivalries and Upsets

In the Indianapolis area, Lawrence North shut out Indianapolis Tech 35-0, while Lawrence Central took down Indianapolis Pike 22-14. Concord narrowly beat Warsaw 28-24, with Bo Brunner throwing two touchdown passes in the final 3:33 to secure the win.

Mishawaka had a strong showing, defeating Goshen 49-10 with a 28-0 second-quarter run. Merrillville squeaked past Michigan City 14-12, maintaining a 14-0 halftime lead.

### High-Scoring Matches

Lebanon delivered a resounding 64-8 victory over Frankfort, while Madison-Grant annihilated Elwood 64-0. Winchester set the bar high with a 77-8 win over Union County.

Fountain Central made a statement with a 63-0 shutout against Attica, and Northeastern dominated Union City 70-28.

### Notable Mentions

Evansville Memorial had a commanding win over Evansville Harrison 45-8, and Evansville Reitz trounced Evansville Central 60-7. Lafayette Jeff outplayed Kokomo 38-23, and Logansport beat Twin Lakes 40-13.

### Postponements and Cancellations

Not all games went as planned; Bloomington South vs. Terre Haute South and Cloverdale vs. North Putnam were postponed to September 21, while Indianapolis Washington vs. Indianapolis Shortridge also saw a delay to the same date.

As the season heats up, these high school teams are giving it their all, showcasing talent, teamwork, and the spirit of competition that defines Indiana high school football. Stay tuned for more thrilling matches as the season progresses.