2014 Class 4A state champions
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2014 Class 4A state champions
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m. 2015 schedule (5-0, 3-0 HHC) Date Opponent Score/Time F 8/21 at Lawrenceburg W 56-14 F 8/28 RICHMOND W 72-7 F 9/4 at Yorktown* W 63-7 F 9/11 MT. VERNON* W 59-7 Sa 9/19 vs Pendleton Hts*%W 84-17 F 9/25 at Greenfield-C.* 7:30 F 10/2 SHELBYVILLE* 7:30 F 10/9 NEW CASTLE* 7:30 F 10/16 at Delta* 7:30 F 10/23-11/6 Class 5A sectional *-Hoosier Heritage Conference %-at Lucas Oil Stadium All games broadcast on Dragon Radio. “NPHS Dragon Radio” on the TuneIn app or TuneIn.com HHC standings Conf GB Over. New Palestine 3-0 -5-0 Shelbyville 3-0 -5-0 Delta 2-1 1 3-2 Pendleton Hts. 2-1 1 2-3 Yorktown 1-2 2 3-2 Mt. Vernon 1-2 2 2-3 Greenfield-C. 0-3 3 2-3 New Castle 0-3 3 1-4 Last week’s games New Palestine 84, Pendleton Hts. 17 Delta 29, Mt. Vernon 26 Shelbyville 31, Greenfield-C. 13 Yorktown 43, New Castle 29 Friday’s games New Palestine at Greenfield-C. New Castle at Delta Pendleton Hts. at Mt. Vernon Yorktown at Shelbyville Oct. 2 games Shelbyville at New Palestine Mt. Vernon at New Castle, 7 p.m. Delta at Pendleton Heights Greenfield-C. at Yorktown All games at 7:30 p.m. unless noted
NPHS fast facts New Palestine High School IHSAA member: 1916-18, 1919present Began varsity football: 1968 Head coach: Kyle Ralph (3rd season, 33-1. HS: Cincinnati St. Xavier, College: North Carolina) Principal: Keith Fessler Superintendent: Dr. Lisa Lantrip AD: Allen Cooper All-time football record: 315-191-2 Postseason titles: 8 sectionals, 4 regionals, 2 semistates (1990, 2014), 1 state title (2014) Conference titles: 14 (6 in HHC) School corporation: CSC Southern Hancock County (Sugar Creek & Brandywine Townships, Hancock County)
County rivalry resumes 1/1 New Palestine Dragons (5-0/3-0) at Greenfield-C. Cougars (2-3/0-3) 7:30 p.m., Cougar Stadium Broadcast: Dragon Radio The New Palestine Dragons hit the second half of the regular season with the resumption of a county rivalry, as they take on the Greenfield-Central Cougars. The Dragons put their 23-game regular season unbeaten streak on the line against a Cougar squad that has had strong starts, outscoring HHC teams 38-21 in the opening half of games. The Dragons enter this matchup off a record-setting 84-17 victory over Pendleton Heights last Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium. NP set school records for total offense (813 yards), rushing offense (565 yards) and points in a game (84). QB Alex Neligh threw for 248 yards and ran for 200, the second-most total offense amassed by a Dragon in school history. He threw TD passes to Logan Greene, Duke Blackwell and Brady Walden in the game’s first six minutes, and also ran for three scores. RB Nick Brickens had 168 rushing yards and three scores. Freshman RB Luke Ely had 137 yards on five carries and two touchdowns. The Dragons gained 31 first downs on 49 offensive plays, including 23 first downs and 56 points in the opening half. As has been the case several times this season, three different quarterbacks led touchdown drives. Junior kicker Spencer Corey also set a school record by going 12-for-12 on extra points. He is 44-fof-44 on PATs this season. Defensively, the Red Rage allowed a season-high 395 yards and 17 points, but Adam Kincaid had an interception and Solomon Fair a fumble recovery, as the Dragons are now plus-11 on turnover ratio. Kincaid (9) and Ely (7) were the top tacklers.
Tonight’s foe
The Cougars are 2-3 after a 31-13 loss to Shelbyville last week. G-C has dropped three straight conference games after starting 2-0. The Cougars have had strong starts, and have led or tied every game at halftime. G-C is led by 10th-year head coach Roger Dodson. NP leads the all-time series 17-5, including wins in seven straight regular-season games.
Chasing marks
Senior QB Alex Neligh became the school’s career touchdown passes leader last week with three TD passes. He now has 43, three more than former teammate Blake Luker (201113). Neligh also moved to second on the career passing list last week with 3,506 yards, and needs 104 yards to catch Justin Plummer (1997-99) for the school career passing record. Neligh also needs just 16 yards passing and 131 rushing to hit 1,000 yards for each category. Senior WR Duke Blackwell had a touchdown catch last week and now has 19 for his career. He needs one to tie Josh Penley for second place on the career TD receptions list, and three to catch Tyler Walden for first. With the No. 1 offense on the field this year, the Dragons have scored on 40 of 43 possessions.
Also at NPHS
The Dragon golf team won its second straight sectional last Saturday and will compete at the regional at Edgewood CC in Anderson this week. The girls CC team won the county title Tuesday. The girls soccer team can clinch an HHC title with a win Monday vs. Shelbyville.
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2014 Class 4A state champions
Projected NPHS starters OFFENSE SE: 4 Brett Luker SE: 10 Logan Greene SL: 6 Duke Blackwell SL: 80 Brady Walden LT: 62 Nick Derheimer LG: 63 David Judy C: 65 Andrew Yazel RG: 70 Matt Moeller RT: 78 Austin Keele QB: 11 Alex Neligh RB: 9 Nick Brickens SPECIALISTS K: 18 Spencer Corey H: 6 Duke Blackwell P: 9 Nick Brickens
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
DEFENSE DE: 53 JohnMichael Wallen DT: 75 Demetre Mitchell DE: 55 Jordan Workman SLB: 39 Solomon Fair MLB: 42 Joe Izbicki WLB: 33 James Crumlin CB: 80 Brady Walden CB: 10 Logan Greene S: 4 Brett Luker S: 7 Adam Kincaid FS: 9 Nick Brickens KR: 21 Colby Jenkins KR: 10 Logan Greene PR: 9 Nick Brickens
Tops in Sagarin
In addition to being a top 10 overall team, the Dragons are also atop the 5A Sagarin computer rankings, and No. 5 among all football-playing Indiana high schools. They were up to No. 2 after Week 4. Sagarin Class 5A 1. New Palestine 2. Columbus East 3. Bloomington South 4. Westfield 5. Fort Wayne Snider 6. Whiteland 7. Kokomo 8. Zionsville 9. Decatur Central 10. Terre Haute North
Top Tens
Sagarin overall 1. Center Grove (6A) 2. Cathedral (6A) 3. Carmel (6A) 4. Warren Central (6A) 5. New Palestine (5A) 6. Penn (6A) 7. Columbus East (5A) 8. Fishers (6A) 9. Avon (6A) 10. Ben Davis (6A)
The Dragons are No. 1 in both Class 5A polls for the sixth consecutive week. AP poll 1. New Palestine 2. Fort Wayne Snider 3. Columbus East 4. Bloomington South 5. Kokomo 6. Westfield 7. Decatur Central 8. Whiteland 9. Zionsville 10. Terre Haute North
IFCA poll 1. New Palestine 2. Columbus East 3. Bloomington South 4. Fort Wayne Snider 5. Kokomo 6. Westfield 7. Whiteland 8. Decatur Central 9. Zionsville 10. Mishawaka
JV/frosh update The Dragon freshman team is 2-3 after a 30-8 loss to Pendleton Heights Monday. The JV team dropped a 296 decision and is winless in five games.
All-Star coach
NPHS coach Kyle Ralph was the head coach of the South All-Star team in the IFCA North-South All-Star Game. He also was an assistant coach in 2013.
The schedules NEW PALESTINE DRAGONS (5-0, 3-0 HHC) 8/21 at Lawrenceburg W 56-14 8/28 RICHMOND W 72-7 9/4 at Yorktown* W 63-7 9/11 MT. VERNON* W 59-7 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts* (Lucas Oil) W 84-17 9/25 at Greenfield-Central* 7:30 10/2 SHELBYVILLE* 7:30 10/9 NEW CASTLE* 7:30 10/16 at Delta* 7:30 *-Hoosier Heritage Conference game GREENFIELD-CENTRAL COUGARS (2-3, 0-3 HHC) 8/21 at Shortridge W 70-0 8/28 at Northwest W 40-20 9/4 MT. VERNON* OTL 14-20 9/11 at Pendleton Heights* L 24-31 9/18 SHELBYVILLE* L 13-31 9/25 NEW PALESTINE* 7:30 10/2 at Yorktown* 7:30 10/9 DELTA* 7:30 10/16 at New Castle* 7:30 *-Hoosier Heritage Conference game
Series history
The Dragons and Cougars are meeting for the 23rd time, a series that began in 1994 when both teams formed the Hoosier Heritage Conference. NP has won the last four meetings, including a 63-0 win last season at New Palestine. The Dragons have also won seven straight regular-season meetings. SERIES MEETINGS Overall: NP leads 17-5 At G-C: NP leads 9-3 Regular season: NP leads 17-4 9/26/14: NP 63-0 (at NP) 10/11/13: NP 51-7 (at G-C) 10/5/12: NP 47-7 (at NP) 10/7/11: NP 21-19 (at G-C) 10/29/10: G-C 7-0 (sect at G-C) 10/8/10: NP 32-0 (at G-C) 10/10/09: NP 56-0 (at Lucas Oil) 10/10/08: NP 38-14 (at G-C) 10/5/07: G-C 8-6 (at NP) 10/6/06: NP 35-10 (at G-C) 10/7/05: NP 68-14 (at NP)
10/8/04: NP 34-0 (at G-C) 10/11/03: NP 42-12 (at Dome) 10/11/02: G-C 17-14 (at G-C) 10/5/01: G-C 28-6 (at NP) 10/6/00: NP 9-3 (at G-C) 10/8/99: NP 48-12 (at NP) 10/9/98: NP 22-7 (at G-C) 10/10/97: NP 42-10 (at NP) 10/4/96: NP 14-0 (at G-C) 10/6/95: NP 17-6 (at NP) 10/7/94: G-C 28-8 (at G-C)
Looking ahead: Shelbyville (Week 7)
The Dragons return home next week to face the Shelbyville Golden Bears. The Bears beat GreenfieldCentral 31-13 last week, scoring 24 consecutive secondhalf points to break a 7-all tie. DeShaun French had more than 150 yards rushing and two TDs. QB Damon Lux and RB John Lux also had rushing touchdowns for the Golden Bears last week. Under head coach Pat Parks, the Golden Bears are 5-0 overall and 3-0 in HHC play. This week, the Bears host Yorktown. They are receiving votes in the AP Class 4A poll.
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Streaking
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
Each win for the Dragons has extended the schoolrecord winning streak. The Week 4 win over Mt. Vernon also set a school record for the longest regular-season streak that had lasted three decades. MOST CONSECUTIVE OVERALL WINS 20: Aug. 22, 2014-present 13: Aug. 23-Nov. 15, 2013 11: Aug. 19-Oct. 28, 2011 11: Sept. 7-Nov. 17, 1990 MOST CONSECUTIVE REGULAR-SEASON WINS 23: Aug. 23, 2013-present 21: Aug. 19, 1983-Aug. 30, 1985 17: Aug. 27, 2010-Oct. 14, 2011 MOST CONSECUTIVE HHC WINS 20: Sept. 4, 2009-Oct. 14, 2011 (HHC record) 16: Sept. 6, 2013-present MOST CONSECUTIVE HOME WINS 38: Sept. 12, 1986-Oct. 2, 1992 14: Aug. 30, 2013-present
State-longest streak
New Palestine’s 20-game winning streak is the longest in the state. The Dragons entered the year tied with Rensselaer and North Vermillion with 15 straight wins, but Rensselaer fell in Week 1, and North Vermillion suffered a loss in Week 4.
The 800 club
New Palestine has hit the 700 yardclub three times in its history – and in Coach Kyle Ralph’s three years at the helm, but in Week 5, the Dragons did something no New Palestine team has ever done, in tallying 800 yards in a game. The Dragons tallied a school-record 565 rushing yards and 813 total yards in the 84-17 win over Pendleton Heights on Sept. 19. The Dragons also had 505 rushing yards and 706 total in Week 2 against Richmond. Under Coach Ralph, the Dragons have topped 475 yards of total offense 15 times, including six times in 2014 and four games in 2015. MOST YARDS TOTAL OFFENSE since 2013 813: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (565 rush, 248 pass, 84-17) 744: 10/25/13 at Pend Hts. (443 rush, 301 pass, 62-40) 706: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (505 rush, 201 pass, 72-7) 678: 9/6/13 vs. Pend Hts. (348 rush, 330 pass, 46-7) 673: 11/28/14 vs. New Prairie (462 rush, 211 pass, 77-42) 616: 11/7/14 at Beech Grove (435 rush, 181 pass, 83-20) 593: 8/23/13 at Danville (326 rush, 267 pass, 64-8) 584: 10/24/14 at Muncie C. (364 rush, 220 pass, 61-7) 578: 9/4/15 at Yorktown (376 rush, 202 pass, 63-7) 577: 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (360 rush, 217 pass, 59-7) 558: 11/1/13 at Muncie South (376 rush, 182 pass, 53-0) 539: 9/19/14 at Pend Hts (337 rush, 202 pass, 56-7) 497: 9/13/13 at Delta (326 rush, 171 pass, 41-14) 496: 8/22/14 vs. Danville (309 rush, 187 pass, 61-0) 479: 9/27/14 at Yorktown (255 rush, 224 pass, W 35-14)
Turn it over
The Dragons have started the season plus-11 in turnover margin, with 12 takeaways and one giveaway – an INT before halftime at Yorktown. The Dragons have turned 11 of the 12 into scores – scoring 77 points off TOs while allowing none.
Tops in Indiana The Dragons lead the state in both scoring offense and victory margin. They are also second in 5A in scoring defense. Scoring offense: (overall) 1. New Palestine (66.8), 2. Gibson Southern (60.6), 3. Pioneer (56.6), 4. Indiana Deaf (55.6), 5. Monrovia (52.8) (5A): 1. New Palestine (66.8), 2. Fort Wayne Snider (48.0), 3. Columbus East (42.2), 4. Kokomo (38.8), 5. Fort Wayne North (37.6) Scoring defense (overall) 1. Lafayette CC (2.4), 2. Pioneer (2.8), 3. Mishawaka Marian (5.0), 4. Monrovia (5.6), 5. Gibson Southern/Indiana Deaf (6.0); 24. New Palestine (10.4). (5A): 1.Bloomington South (7.0), 2. New Palestine (10.4). 3. Columbus East (10.6). 4, Kokomo (13.6). 5, Mishawaka (15.2) Victory margin: 1. New Palestine (56.4), 2. Gibson Southern (54.6), 3. Pioneer (53.8), 4. Indiana Deaf (49.6), 5. Monrvia (47.2) (5A): 1. New Palestine (56.4), 2. Columbus East (31.6), 3. FW Snider (29.8), 4. Kokomo (25.2), 5. Bloomington South (21.4)
Going for perfection
The 2014 season marked the sixth undefeated regular season in school history, and the second time the Dragons posted back-to-back unbeaten years. Undefeated regular seasons in New Palestine history 2014: Final record 15-0 (HHC, state champs) 2013: Final record 13-1 (HHC, regional champs) 2011: Final record 11-1 (HHC champs) 1988: Final record 10-1 (BBRC champs) 1984: Final record 10-1 (BBRC, cluster champs) 1983: Final record 10-1 (BBRC, cluster champs)
Sectional 14 glance
A look at the Dragons’ potential sectional foes. SECTIONAL 14 New Palestine (5-0). LW: 84-17 Pendleton Hts. TW: at Greenfield-C Columbus E (5-0). LW: 54-20 New Albany. TW: vs. Floyd Central Franklin (1-4). LW: 10-7 Martinsville. TW: vs. Mooresville Martinsville (0-5). LW: 7-10 Franklin. TW: at Whiteland Whiteland (3-2). LW: 0-34 Avon. TW: vs. Martinsville
On to 5A
New Palestine will compete in Class 5A for the next two seasons, due to the IHSAA Tournament Success Factor. The Dragons will compete in a sectional with Columbus East, Franklin, Martinsville and Whiteland. NPHS has played Columbus East in each of the last two seasons in the semistate, and played a regular season series against Whiteland through 2013. NPHS competed in 3A from 1985 through 2006, and 4A from 2007-14.
Offensive efficiency
With quarterback Alex Neligh and the No. 1 offense on the field, the Dragons have been an offensive juggernaut. They scored on 21 of their first 22 possessions this season, and so far, have scored on 40 of 43. The Dragons’ first unit has 38 TDs, 2 FGs, 2 punts and 1 INT. In Week 5 against PH, the Dragons No. 1 offense had 10 touchdowns on 11 drives. As a team, the Dragons had 12 TDs on 13 drives. NO. 1 OFFENSE DRIVE STATS 8/21 at Lawrenceburg: 8 drives/7 scores: 7 TD, 1 punt 8/28 vs. Richmond: 9 drives/9 scores: 8 TD, 1 FG 9/4 at Yorktown: 7 drives/6 scores: 6 TD, 1 INT 9/11 vs. Mt. Vernon: 8 drives/8 scores: 7 TD, 1 FG 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts. 11 drives/10 scores: 10 TD, 1 punt
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Neligh climbing the charts
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
Senior Alex Neligh has set several school records during his tenure as the Dragons’ QB. CAREER C-A-I Yds TD Rush-Yds TD 2013 8-17-0 53 0 17-62 0 2014 128-211-8 2469 28 168-1185 19 2015 59-83-1 984 15 82-869 12 TOTAL 195-311-9 3506 43 267-2116 31 ALEX NELIGH’S TOP PASSING GAMES 248: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (13-of-17, 3TD, W 84-17) 223: 8/29/14 at Richmond (14-of-24, 1 TD, W 42-6) 217: 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (14-of-19, 4TD, W 59-7) 211: 11/28/14 vs. New Prairie (13-of-15, 5 TD, W 77-42) 207: 10/24/14 at Muncie Central (9-of-13, 3 TD, W 61-7) 204: 9/12/14 at Mt. Vernon (15-of-21, 2 TD, W 31-3) 202: 9/19/14 at Pendleton Heights (8-of-12, 3 TD, W 56-7) 201: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (16-of-24, 4 TD, W 72-7) ALEX NELIGH’S TOP RUSHING GAMES 221: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (22 carries, 1 TD, W 72-7) 221: 11/7/14 at Beech Grove (12 carries, 3 TD, W 83-20) 200: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (13 carries, 3 TD, W 84-17) 179: 9/4/15 at Yorktown (15 carries, 3 TD, W 63-7) 178: 11/28/14 vs. New Prairie (14 carries, 3 TD, W 77-42) 165: 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (20 carries, 2 TD, W 59-7) 110: 10/24/14 at Muncie Central (8 carries, 1 TD, W 61-7) 104: 11/21/14 vs. Columbus E (17 carries, 1 TD, W 30-28) 104: 8/21/15 at Lawrenceburg (12 carries, 3 TD, W 56-14) ALEX NELIGH’S TOP TOTAL OFFENSE GAMES 448: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (200ru/248pa, W 84-17) 422: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (221ru/201pa, W 72-3) 389: 11/28/14 vs. New Prairie (178ru/211pa, W 77-20) 382: 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (165ru/217pa, W 59-7) 376: 11/7/14 at Beech Grove (221ru/155pa, W 83-20) 372: 9/4/15 at Yorktown (179ru/193pa, W 63-7) 317: 10/24/14 at Muncie C (110ru/207pa, W 61-7) 285: 8/22/14 vs. Danville (98ru/187pa, W 61-0) NEW PALESTINE ALL-TIME LEADERS SINGLE-SEASON PASSING 1. 2,795 yards, Connor Simmons, 2011 2. 2,630 yards, Blake Luker, 2013 3. 2,469 yards, Alex Neligh 2014 4. 2,006 yards, Matt Rodgers, 1993 CAREER PASSING 1. 3,610 yards, Justin Plummer, 1997-99 2. 3,506 yards, Alex Neligh 2013-15 3. 3,289 yards, Connor Simmons, 2010-11 4. 3,282 yards, Blake Luker, 2011-13 5. 2,782 yards, Gary Greene, 1983-84 SINGLE-SEASON PASSING TDs 1. 35, Connor Simmons, 2011 2. 33, Blake Luker, 2013 3. 28, Alex Neligh, 2014 CAREER PASSING TDs 1. 43, Alex Neligh, 2013-15 2. 40, Blake Luker, 2011-13 3. 39, Connor Simmons 2010-11 CAREER COMPLETIONS 1. 239, Blake Luker, 2011-13 2. 224, Justin Plummer, 1997-99 … 195, Alex Neligh 2013-15 CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE 1. 5,622, Alex Neligh 2013-15 2. 4,494, Blake Luker 2011-13 CAREER TOTAL OFFENSE TDs 1. 74, Alex Neligh 2013-15 2. 64, Blake Luker, 2011-13
Blackwell to No. 2 on receiving list Senior Duke Blackwell joined an exclusive club when he became the sixth Dragon to tally 1,000 receiving yards last season. Blackwell had 824 receiving yards, the fifth-highest single-season total in school history, in the 2014 season. In Week 4 at Mt. Vernon, he had his third career 100-yard game and passed Jay Ehle for No. 2 on the school career receiving list. CAREER Rec-Yds Avg. TD Long HiGame 2013 17-266 15.7 3 40 53 2014 37-824 22.3 10 55 130 2015 18-260 14.4 6 39 112 TOTAL 72-1350 18.8 19 55 130 DUKE BLACKWELL’S TOP RECEIVING GAMES 130: 11/28/14 VS. New Prairie (5 catches, 3 TD, W 77-42) 116: 8/22/14 vs. Danville (5 catches, W 61-0) 112: 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (8 catches, W 59-7) 86: 10/17/14 vs. Delta (2 catches, 1 TD, W 54-0) 83: 8/29/14 at Richmond (4 catches, W 42-6) 75: 9/26/14 vs. Greenfield-Central (1 catch, 1 TD, W 63-0) NEW PALESTINE ALL-TIME LEADERS CAREER RECEIVING 1. 2,134 yards, Tyler Walden 2011-13 2. 1,350 yards, Duke Blackwell 2013-15 3. 1,270 yards, Jay Ehle, 1992-93 4. 1,174 yards, Brandon Collins 2010-11 5. 1,060 yards, Todd Yoder 1993-95 6. 1,041 yards, Keith Roseman 1983-84 SINGLE-SEASON RECEIVING 1. 1,231 yards, Tyler Walden, 2013 2. 929 yards, Brandon Collins, 2011 3. 904 yards, Jay Ehle, 1993 4. 894 yards, Josh Penley 2011 5. 824 yards, Duke Blackwell 2014 CAREER RECEIVING TDs 1. 22, Tyler Walden, 2011-13 2. 20, Josh Penley, 2010-11 3. 19, Duke Blackwell 2013-14
Kicking game an asset
The Dragons use two junior kickers – Spencer Corey and Kyle Barton. Corey hit his first FGA in 2015 – a 33yarder – and is 9-of-12 for his career. His first two varsity FG attempts broke a 14-all tie and gave the Dragons a 20-14 second-half lead in the 2013 27-14 regional victory over Chatard. Corey kicked a 25-yarder at the gun to give the Dragons a 30-28 victory over Columbus East in the semistate. Meanwhile, Barton set a State Finals record, going 11-for-11 on PATs in the 2014 title game against New Prairie. Corey broke that school record, going 12-for-12 against Pendleton Heights at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sept. 19. Corey is 44-for-44 on PATs this season, and Barton is 2-for-2. Corey is also 2-for-2 on FGs.
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Neligh a 200/200 man
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
In Week 2’s win over Richmond, quarterback Alex Neligh put forth something not seen in the program’s 48 years – a 200/200 performance. Neligh completed 16of-24 passes for 201 yards, and rushed 22 times for 221 yards. He then repeated the feat three weeks later against Pendleton Heights, when he ran for 200 yards on 13 carries, and completed 13-of-17 passes for 248 yards. The 448 yards of total offense are the second-most in school history to Blake Luker, who amassed 471 in a 2013 game against Pendleton Heights. More impressively, Neligh tallied those yards playing just two and a half quarters in each game.
Three 100-yard backs vs. PH
The Dragons had a trifecta of 100-yard rushers in the Sept. 19 victory over Pendleton Heights. QB Alex Neligh rushed for 200 yards and three TDs on 13 carries, RB Nick Brickens had 169 yards and three TDs on 10 carries. RB Luke Ely added 137 yards and two scores on five carries.
2015 in the century
The Dragons have had a number of 100-yard rushing and receiving performances in 2015 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES IN 2015 221: Alex Neligh 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (22 carries, 1 TD) 200: Alex Neligh 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Hts (13 carries, 3 TD) 179: Alex Neligh 9/4/15 at Yorktown (15 carries, 3 TD) 169: Nick Brickens 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Hts (10 carries, 3 TD) 165: Alex Neligh 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (20 carries, 2 TD) 161: Nick Brickens 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (18 carries, 2 TD) 137: Luke Ely 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Hts (5 carries, 2 TD) 101: Alex Neligh 8/21/15 at Lawrenceburg (12 carries, 3 TD) 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES IN 2015 115: Logan Greene 9/4/15 at Yorktown (3 catches, TD) 113: Duke Blackwell 9/11/15 vs. Mt. Vernon (8 catches, 2 TD) 107: Logan Greene 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (3 catches, 2 TD)
The triple-100 team
New Palestine had a 200-yard rusher, a 100-yard passer and a 100-yard receiver in Week 2 against Richmond, when Alex Neligh ran for 221 yards and threw for 201, and Logan Greene had 107 receiving yards. RB Nick Brickens also had 161 rushing yards. It marked the second 200/100/100 game for the Dragons in three outings. James Young, Neligh and Duke Blackwell turned the feat in the 77-42 win over New Prairie in the 2014 State Finals. The Dragons also had a triple-century in Week 3 against Yorktown – Neligh ran for 179 yards and threw for 193, and Greene had 115 receiving yards. They followed again in Week 4, when Neligh ran for 165 and threw for 217, and Blackwell had 112 receiving yards. TRIPLE-CENTURY GAMES Richmond: Neligh 221 rush; Neligh 201 pass; Greene 107 rec Yorktown: Neligh 179 rush; Neligh 193 pass; Greene 115 rec Mt. Vernon: Neligh 165 rush; Neligh 217 pass; Blackwell 112 rec
Linemen experience The New Palestine offensive line returns completely intact from the 2014 state championship season. Seniors Nick Derheimer, Andrew Yazel, Matt Moeller and Michael Woodall join junior David Judy with a year of starting experience. Woodall suffered a season-ending injury in Week 2, but the Dagons have some depth on the line. As a team, the Dragons lifted 5,000 more pounds of weights this offseason than 2013-14.
Seeing green (turf)
The Dragons have made explosive plays their specialty, but they came quick in the Sept. 19 victory over Pendleton Heights. In that game, the Dragons had 10 running plays carry for more than 25 yards, and 13 overall plays go for more than 25. NP had 49 snaps in that game, with 31 going for first downs (23 in the first half) and 12 for touchdowns. QB Alex Neligh had rushes of 26, 32, 33T and 55T yards en route to a 200-yard game. RB Nick Brickens had rushes of 31, 37 and 64 yards en route to tallying 169 yards. RB Luke Ely had carries of 53 and 75T yards – the latter the longest rushing play from scrimmage this season – and RB Adam Kincaid had a run of 28 yards. Neligh also had passes of 36 yards to Logan Greene (TD), 49 to Brady Walden (TD) and 28 to Duke Blackwell. The longest play from scrimmage this season has been a 76-yard TD pass from Neligh to Greene against Yorktown.
Lots of snaps
The Dragons snapped the ball 92 times against Richmond, the second-most number of plays in coach Kyle Ralph’s three years. The Dragons had 95 plays in the 2013 opener against Danville – 64 rush attempts and 31 passes. NP had 68 rush attempts against Richmond for 505 yards and attempted 24 passes for 201 yards. NP had 31 first downs in that contest, and spread the ball around to nine different rushers and seven receivers.
“In the Red” Rage
In the Dragons’ Week 2 win over Richmond, the Red Rage held the Richmond rushing attack in the red, as the Red Devils had minus-13 yards on the ground, and just 42 yards of total offense.
Rookie impact
The Dragons have a number of freshmen making an impact on this year’s team. RB Luke Ely has played in all five games, and was the second-leading rusher against Yorktown with 76 yards. He had his first career 100-yard game against Pendleton Heights with 137 yards and two scores. WR/DB Colby Jenkins is on the kickoff return team, and OL Austin Keele started the Yorktown game at tackle. C.J. Faubion has also had a carry and Zach Neligh has played QB in each game.
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Fast scores
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
The high-tempo quick-strike offense has turned up a number of quick scores. The Dragons have 12 TD drives of less than a minute. Against Lawrenceburg, the longest of NP’s seven scoring drives was 2:03, and four of the seven TD drives took less than a minute of clock time. Of the 11 TD drives against Richmond, five took fewer than two minutes, nine took less than three. Against Mt. Vernon, the Dragons had their shortest drive of the year, a two-play, 15-second tally, and scored twice in 70 seconds. Against Pendleton Heights, the Dragons’ 12 touchdown drives all took less than 100 seconds, with six taking less than a minute.
Shortest touchdown drives in 2015 :07 (1 play/49 yards): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Heights (Brady Walden 49 pass from Alex Neligh, 6:25 1Q) :15 (2p/42y): 9/11 vs. Mt. Vernon (Duke Blackwell 12 pass from Alex Neligh, 5:57 3Q) :36 (3p/70y): 8/21 at Lawrenceburg (Brett Luker 37 pass from Alex Neligh, 4:00 2Q) :38 (4p/61y): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts (Alex Neligh 11 run, 5:11 2Q) :39 (2p/25y): 8/21 at Lawrenceburg (Adam Kincaid 1 run, 4:41 3Q) :39 (3p/51y): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts (Nick Brickens 3 run, 7:38 2Q) :46 (3p/41y); 8/21 at Lawrenceburg (Alex Neligh 24 run, 4:16 1Q) :50 (2p/55y): 8/21 at Lawrenceburg (Adam Kincaid 49 run, 1:36 3Q) :50 (2p/14y): 8/28 vs. Richmond (Luke Ely 8 run, 1:10 3Q) :53 (3p/76y): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts (Nick Brickens 1 run, 3:23 2Q) :54 (3p/76y): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts (Alex Neligh 55 run, 9:51 3Q) :55 (4p/56y): 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts (Alex Neligh 32 run, 5:33 3Q) Longest touchdown drives in 2015 9:43 (18p/78y): 8/28 vs. Richmond (Luke Ely 5 run, 2:00 4Q) Fastest 2 scores in 2015 1:10: 9/11 vs. Mt. Vernon. Alex Neligh 3 run, :44 3rd quarter; Duke Blackwell 14 pass form Alex Neligh, 11:24 4th quarter 1:39: 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts. Duke Blackwell 11 pass from Alex Neligh 8:04 1st quarter; Brady Walden 49 pass from Alex Neligh, 3:56 1st quarter 1:40: 9/4 at Yorktown. Logan Greene 78 KOR, 11:45 3rd quarter; Nick Brickens 83 PR, 10:05 3rd quarter 1:48: 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts. Alex Neligh 11 run, 5:11 2nd quarter; Nick Brickens 1 run, 3:23 2nd quarter 2:00: 9/19 vs. Pendleton Hts. Nick Brickens 1 run, 3:23 2nd quarter; Luke Ely 1 run, 1:23 2nd quarter 2:20, 8/28 vs. Richmond. Logan Greene 51 pass from Alex Neligh, 8:30 2nd quarter; Adam Kincaid 3 run, 6:10 2nd quarter 2:24, 8/28 vs. Richmond. Duke Blackwell 6 pass from Alex Neligh, 9:09 3rd quarter; Nick Brickens 54 run, 6:45 3rd quarter 2:25, 8/21 at Lawrenceburg. Alex Neligh 1 run at 6:41 of 1st quarter; Alex Neligh 24 run at 4:16 of 1st quarter. Fastest 3 scores in 2015 3:50: 9/19 vs. Pendleton Heights: Alex Neligh 11 run, 5:11 2nd quarter; Nick Brickens 1 run, 3:23 2nd quarter; Luke Ely 1 run, 1:23 2nd quarter 4:08: 9/19 vs. Pendleton Heights: Logan Greene 36 pass from Alex Neligh, 10:33 1st quarter; Duke Blackwell 11 pass from Alex Neligh, 8:04 1st quarter; Brady Walden 49 pass form Alex Neligh, 6:25 1st quarter
Replacing the scoreboard bulbs The Dragons set a state record for scoring last season, and are closing in on those marks this year. The 84 points against Pendleton Heights were a school record. MOST POINTS, 2 CONSECUTIVE GAMES 157: 2014 (74-0 New Castle, 83-20 Beech Grove) 143: 2015 (59-7 Mt. Vernon, 84-17 Pendleton Hts.) MOST POINTS, 3 CONSECUTIVE GAMES 218: 2014 (61-7 MuncieC, 74-0 NCastl, 83-20 BGrove) 206: 2015 (63-7 Yorktown, 59-7 MtV, 84-17 PendHts) MOST POINTS IN A GAME 84: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (84-17) 83: 11/7/14 at Beech Grove (83-20) 77: 11/28/14 vs. New Prairie (77-42) 74: 10/31/14 vs. New Castle (74-0) 72: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (72-7) 72: 10/3/14 at Shelbyville (72-3) BIGGEST VICTORY MARGIN 74: 10/31/14 vs. New Castle (74-0) 69: 10/3/14 at Shelbyville (72-3) 67: 9/19/15 vs. Pendleton Heights (84-17) 65: 8/28/15 vs. Richmond (72-7) 64, 10/24/86 vs. Whiteland (64-0) CONSECUTIVE 50-POINT GAMES 8: 2014 (56-7 Pendleton Hts; 63-0 Greenfield-Central; 72-3 Shelbyville; 55-10 New Castle; 54-0 Delta; 61-7 Muncie Central; 74-0 New Castle; 83-20 Beech Grove) 5: 2015 (56-14 Lawrenceburg; 72-7 Richmond; 63-7 Yorktown; 59-7 Mt. Vernon, 84-17 Pendleton Heights) 2: 2005 (56-0 Rushville, 51-14 Yorktown) 2: 1986 (57-7 Lapel, 64-0 Whiteland) 2: 1982 (57-0 Tri, 55-0 Morristown)
20 in a quarter
The Dragons have made a habit of putting up big numbers quickly with 20-point quarters in coach Kyle Ralph’s three years at the helm. 20-point quarters in 2015 (10) 9/19 vs. Pendleton Heights: 28 in 1st quarter; 28 in 2nd quarter; 21 in 3rd quarter 9/11 vs. Mt. Vernon: 21 in 3rd quarter 9/4 at Yorktown: 21 in 2nd quarter, 21 in 3rd quarter 8/28 vs. Richmond: 28 in 2nd quarter, 21 in 3rd quarter 8/21 at Lawrenceburg: 21 in 2nd quarter, 21 in 3rd quarter
Return to sender
The Dragons’ state-record point total didn’t just come from a prolific offense. The defense and special teams contributed 19 scores in 15 games in 2014, with seven defensive scores and 12 special teams tallies. The Dragons picked up right there in Week 1, as defensive back Adam Kincaid had a 40-yard interception return for a score. It was Kincaid’s second defensive score in three games – he also had a fumble recovery in the end zone in the semistate against Columbus East on Nov. 21, 2014. In Week 3 at Yorktown, Nick Brickens and Logan Greene had return TDs on consecutive touches in the third quarter. Defensive scores in 2015 TD: 8/21 at Lawrenceburg: Adam Kincaid 40-yard INT return Special teams scores in 2015 TD: 9/4 at Yorktown: Nick Brickens 83-yard punt return TD: 9/4 at Yorktown: Logan Greene 78-yard KO return
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Yoder to the Hall of Fame
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
Todd Yoder, a 1996 New Palestine graduate, will be inducted into the Indiana Football Hall of Fame this fall. Yoder is one of five 1,000-yard receivers in NPHS school history, and was the school’s valedictorian in 1996. He went on to a stellar four-year career at Vanderbilt, and then played 10 seasons in the NFL for the Buccaneers, Jaguars and Redskins. He was a key special teams performer on Tampa Bay’s 2002 Super Bowl championship team. Yoder joins his high school coach, Marvin Shepler, in the football Hall of Fame. Now a high school coach in Florida, Yoder will be inducted Oct. 10.
All in the family
The Greene family provides a thread between the Dragons’ two longest regular-season winning streaks. Gary Greene was the quarterback of the Dragons’ back-to-back unbeaten seasons in 1983-84, at the helm of 20 of the school-record 21 straight victories between 1983-85. Gary is now an assistant coach with the Dragons, and his son, senior WR/DB Logan Greene, has emerged as a key player on the current team that has also won 21 straight regular season games. In addition, WR Brett Luker is a cousin of Logan’s.
Dragons in college
Several members of the Dragons’ Class of 2015 are suiting up on college gridirons this fall. LB Gabe Estes is playing at Indiana University. LB/DE Noah Grable and LB Sterling Curran are playing at Marian University, a top NAIA program. In Div. III, DB Chaz Hill is suiting up for fivetime defending HCAC champion Franklin. Among the Class of 2014, Blake Luker and Tyler Walden are playing at the University of Indianapolis, and long-snapper Nolan Guedel is at Indiana. From the Class of 2012, QB Connor Simmons is playing for Div. II Clarion (Pa.), and wideout Brandon Collins is playing for Butler. Among this year’s class, senior lineman Nick Derheimer has committed to play at Indiana State.
HHC champs
The Dragons won their sixth HHC title and the fourth in five years last season. New Palestine has won 14 conference championships in its history, also winning the Rangeline in 1992 and seven Big Blue River titles. HHC champions by year 2014: New Palestine 2013: New Palestine 2012: Mt. Vernon 2011: New Palestine 2010: New Palestine 2009: Delta 2008: Delta 2007: Shelbyville 2006: New Palestine 2005: New Pal./Delta 2004: Delta
2003: Mt. Vernon 2002: Delta/G-C/PH 2001: Delta/Mt. Vernon 2000: Delta 1999: Mt. Vernon/Yorktown 1998: Pendleton Heights 1997: HSE/MV/PH 1996: Hamilton SE 1995: Hamilton SE 1994: Hamilton SE
Most HHC titles (*-shared title) 7: Delta (2000, 2001*, 2002*, 2004, 2005*, 2008, 2009) 6: New Palestine (2005*, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014)
Traveling trophies The Dragons are in possession of the HHC’s Helmet Trophy, which they’ve now held for 14 straight conference games. They also retained the Boundary Rail with a 59-7 win over Mt. Vernon in Week 4.
2014 postseason honors
The Dragons were well-feted after the 2014 season. DE/LB Noah Grable was named the Mr. Football position award winner at defensive end, and was one of seven Dragons to be named All-State. Two returning players, Alex Neligh and Joe Izbicki, were named All-State. Both were Junior All-State players by the IFCA. Neligh was also the AP All-State QB. Graduated seniors James Young (AP), Grable (AP, IFCA top 50), Gabe Estes (AP, IFCA top 50), Garrett Kuhn (AP) and Sterling Curran (IFCA) were named All-State.
Most prolific in Indiana … ever
The 2014 New Palestine football team had the most prolific scoring season in the history of Indiana high school football in 2014, breaking a record set by Sheridan’s 1988 state champions of 811 points. The Dragons scored 851 points last year, tallying at least 30 points in all 15 games, at least 40 in 13 contests, at least 50 in 10 games, at least 60 in seven contests, at least 70 points in four, and a school-record 83 points in the sectional final against Beech Grove. The Dragons’ total of 369 points in the tourney is also a record. NP also set a state record with 6,635 yards of total offense, breaking a record set by Griffith in 1997 (6,560).
5th title
The Dragons’ 2014 football state championship was the fifth state title in school history, joining championships won by the baseball team (2004) and softball program (2004, 2008, 2009). It also marked the eighth appearance in a state championship game by a Dragon team, and the second by a New Palestine football team. The 1990 team, led by Hall of Fame coach Marvin Shepler, was the state runner-up and finished 12-2 on the season. In addition, wrestler Chad Red has won three individual state championships (2013-15), and will be going for a fourth this winter. NP also has individual state championships from Kyle Ulrey in wrestling (2008) and Lorrie Swegman in track and field (880 meters, 1976)
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State Finals records
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
The Dragons broke or tied 17 Class 4A and nine overall State Finals records in the 2014 title game victory. Points in a game: (77, previous 4A record 49 by Griffith-1997; previous overall record 63 by Jimtown 1997) Combined points in a game: (119, previous 4A record 56 by Griffith & HSE-1997; previous overall record 89 by Sheridan & N. White-1998) Points in a quarter (28 in 2nd, ties 4A record 28 by Griffith-1997) Points in a half (49 in 1st half, previous A record 35 by Griffith-1997, was 1 point shy of overall record set by Warren Central in 2003) Most touchdowns (11, previous 4A record 7 by Griffith-1997; previous overall record 9 by Jimtown-1997, Tri-West-2004 & Sheridan-1988) Most PAT kicks (11, previous 4A record 6 by Cathedral-2011, previous overall record 9 by Jimtown 1997) Most rushing yards (462, previous 4A record 340 by Griffith-1997) Most rushing touchdowns (6, previous 4A record 5 by Cathedral1998 & Cathedral-2011) Most passing touchdowns (5, previous 4A record 3 by several teams; ties overall record set by Bloom.S.-1998 and Carmel-2009) Total offense (673, previous 4A record 473 by Griffith-1997, previous overall record 575 by Warren Central-2003) Total offense, both teams (1,062, previous 4A record 861 by FW Dwenger & Columbus East-2013; previous overall record 899 by Ritter & Sheridan-2008) Individual PAT kicks (Kyle Barton 11, previous 4A record 8 by Cathedral’s Mitch Gerbers-2012; previous overall record 9 by Jimtown’s Robert Menchinger-1997) Individual rushing yards (James Young 282, previous 4A record 211 by Brian Lewis, Jasper-2011) Longest TD run (James Young 98 yards, previous 4A record 85 yards by Dan Zanolla, Hobart-1987; previous overall record by Vaughn Dunbar, FW Snider-1986) Longest play from scrimmage (James Young 98 yard run, previous 4A record 90 yards Rick Mirer to Nick Rudolph, Goshen-1988) Individual passing TDs (Alex Neligh 5, previous 4A record 3 held by several people; ties overall record held by Rex Grossman, Bloomington South-1998; Adam Shaffer-Warren Central-2009) Individual TD receptions (Duke Blackwell 3, ties 4A record held by Lance Scheib, Warren Central-1984; ties overall record held by Scheib, Nick Logan, Carmel-2009, Jake Hagan, Ritter-2012)
School records set in 2014
The Dragons rewrote the school’s record book in 2014. James Young set records for rushing TDs in a season (35, breaking Jeff Miles’ mark of 33 set in 1987), scoring (tying Miles’ record of 210 points) and one for longest TD run (98 yards, breaking Gary Hough’s record of 93 set in a 1969 win over Pendleton Heights). Young’s 5 TD game against Roncalli also tied a record. Duke Blackwell’s three TD receptions in the State Final tied a school record held by several players, and Alex Neligh’s five TD passes in the final also tied a mark held by Matt Rodgers (1993) and Connor Simmons (2011). Neligh’s eight total offense touchdowns in the State Final was also a school record. Garrett Kuhn’s three INTs against Mt. Vernon also set a mark. The Dragons set school records for points in a season (851), game (83), both teams in a game (119, set in the State Final), victory margin (74, vs. New Castle) and total offense (6,635 yards, breaking last year’s mark of 6,230). In addition, Noah Grable graduates as the school’s single season (18, 2013) and all-time (30) sacks leader.
About Kelso Stadium/Shepler Field The Dragons’ home turf Is named for two New Palestine luminaries. Kelso Stadium was dedicated in honor of former NPHS principal Robert Kelso shortly after he passed away in 1983. The playing field itself is Shepler Field – named for NPHS teacher and Hall of Fame football coach Marvin Shepler. The team’s first varsity coach, Shepler led New Palestine to three sectional titles and the 1990 State Finals.
About NPHS
New Palestine High School has been a member of the IHSAA since 1919, but is a continuation of the first Sugar Creek Township school erected in 1884 on the same property where NPHS currently stands. Located in Hancock County in the southeast suburbs of Indianapolis, New Palestine has received many awards for academic excellence – a U.S. News and World Report “Best Buy” High School and many “A” and FourStar ratings from the Indiana Department of Education among them. In 2012, New Palestine was named a National Blue Ribbon School by the US Dept of Ed. The 1,096-student school’s current principal is Keith Fessler. It is the lone high school in the CSC of Southern Hancock County, whose superintendent is Dr. Lisa Lantrip. Keith Fessler is serving in his fifth year as the school’s principal. The athletic director is 1978 NPHS graduate Allen Cooper, who coached the 2004 baseball team to a state championship. Among New Palestine’s notable alumni are Angela Ahrendts, the former CEO of Burberry who is now a senior vice president at Apple Inc., former Super Bowl champion and NFL veteran Todd Yoder, longtime college football coach and current N.C. State offensive coordinator Matt Canada, and USA Track and Field standout Pat Feeney. NPHS fast facts New Palestine High School IHSAA member: 1916-18, 1919-present Began varsity football: 1968 Head coach: Kyle Ralph (3rd season, 31-1. HS: Cincinnati St. Xavier, College: North Carolina) Principal: Keith Fessler Superintendent: Dr. Lisa Lantrip AD: Allen Cooper All-time football record: 314-191-2 Postseason titles: 8 sectionals, 4 regionals, 2 semistates (1990, 2014), 1 state title (2014) Conference titles: 14 (6 in HHC) School corporation: CSC Southern Hancock County (Sugar Creek & Brandywine Townships, Hancock County)
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Meet Coach Ralph
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
Third-year NPHS head coach Kyle Ralph is the fifth head coach in the school’s history, the third to lead the team to an undefeated regular season, the second to lead the Dragons to the State Finals and the first to win a state championship. He came to NPHS in 2013 armed with an attacking style on both sides of the ball, which continues in the team’s commitment to conditioning in the weight room during the offseason, and it has paid off on the field, where the Dragons have won two HHC titles, two sectionals, two regionals, a semistate and the first state championship in school history in his first two seasons, and rewritten the school record book. Coach Ralph is a 2002 graduate of Cincinnati St. Xavier High School, where he was a standout lineman. He was a two-time First Team All-ACC lineman at North Carolina, playing for head coach John Bunting, and was the 2005 ACC Coastal Division Offensive Lineman of the Year. He has also participated in NFL training camps with the Seattle Seahawks and Carolina Panthers. He began his coaching career at St. Xavier in 2007, then became the co-offensive coordinator at Oak Hills High School near Cincinnati in 2008. He served there for three seasons, before becoming the offensive line coach and offensive coordinator at Withrow University High School in Cincinnati in 2011 and 2012. At Withrow, Ralph’s team averaged 34.4 points and 335 total yards per game in 2012. At Oak Hills, his 2010 offense broke or tied five school rushing records. His first New Palestine team rewrote the school record book, averaging more than 40 points per game and gaining 6,230 yards, and eclipsing that with a staterecord 851 points and 6,635 yards in 2014. Under his tutelage, the team produced its career and singleseason total offense (Blake Luker) and receiving (Tyler Walden) leaders. In 2013, Luker, Walden and James Young became the first trio in NP history to give the team a 2,000-yard passer and a 1,000 yard rusher and receiver in the same season. In 2014, the Dragons set state records for points (851) and yards (6,635) in a season. Coach Ralph is the third-winningest coach in NPHS history, and the fastest to 30 wins. Coach Ralph also has seven seasons of experience coaching track and field. He teaches social studies and physical education at NPHS. New Palestine’s head coaches Kyle Ralph (2013-) 33-1 Charlie Hill (2012) 3-7 Tim Able (2009-11) 30-6 Doug Armstrong (2002-08) 49-31 Marvin Shepler (1968-2001): 200-146-2
2015 roster N Name 2 C.J. Faubion 4 Brett Luker* 5 Dylan Romine 6 Duke Blackwell** 7 Adam Kincaid* 8 Jordan Shanahan 9 Nick Brickens** 10 Logan Greene* 11 Alex Neligh* 12 Nick Tschaenn 14 Zach Neligh 16 Dylan Casner 17 Jaxon Manes 18 Spencer Corey** 19 Gunnar Large* 21 Colby Jenkins 23 Chris Hafley 24 Trevor Woodall* 30 Kyle Barton** 32 Levi McKinney 33 James Crumlin* 34 Luke Ely 36 Logan Robinson 37 Justin Wilcher 39 Solomon Fair* 41 Grant Moeller 42 Joe Izbicki** 50 Michael Woodall* 52 Patrick Hopkins* 53 JohnMichael Wallen 54 Bailey Lawless 55 Jordan Workman 56 Logan McKinney 57 Elisha Deluhery 62 Nick Derheimer* 63 David Judy* 64 Austin Snider 65 Andrew Yazel** 68 Austin Popp 70 Matt Moeller* 74 Thaddeus Muse* 75 Demetre Mitchell 78 Austin Keele 79 Cameron Shanahan 80 Brady Walden* 81 Joe Bullock 82 Josh Smith 83 Jacobi Maxwell Head coach: Kyle Ralph (3rd season)
Pronunciation guide C.J. Faubion Brett Luker Alex Neligh Nick Tschaenn Gunnar Large Luke Ely Joe Izbicki New Palestine
Cl Fr Jr Fr Sr Jr Jr Sr Sr Sr So Fr So So Jr Jr Fr So Sr Jr So Jr Fr So So Sr Jr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr Sr So So Sr Jr So Sr So Sr Sr Jr Fr Jr JR So So Jr
Ht 5-8 6-0 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-7 6-2 5-8 6-0 5-9 5-11 6-1 6-2 5-10 5-8 5-11 5-11 5-9 6-0 5-11 5-9 5-8 5-11 5-3 5-10 6-1 6-0 6-0 5-11 5-11 5-5 5-9 6-4 6-0 5-10 5-11 5-11 6-3 5-8 6-0 6-0 6-1 5-9 6-1 5-11 5-7
Wt 167 156 163 175 185 177 191 163 195 131 150 151 138 165 153 158 148 203 148 162 181 187 178 143 201 129 205 219 197 227 202 210 193 226 267 268 233 272 182 284 263 280 219 203 145 175 149 147
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Pos RB/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB RB/DB WR/DB QB/LB WR/DB QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB K QB/DB WR/DB WR/DB TE/LB K RB/LB TE/LB RB/LB OL/LB WR/DB RB/LB WR/DB TE/LB OL/LB OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL OL/DL WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB WR/DB
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2015 season stats
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
RUSHING Att-Yds Avg TD Lg HiGm 11 Alex Neligh 82-869 10.6 12 55 221 9 Nick Brickens 50-542 10.8 7 64 169 34 Luke Ely 33-316 9.6 5 75 137 7 Adam Kincaid 19-201 10.6 3 49 82 14 Zach Neligh 13-69 5.3 0 14 31 19 Gunnar Large 9-37 4.1 2 14 13 8 Jordan Shanahan 1-9 9.0 0 9 9 80 Brady Walden 1-8 8.0 0 8 8 2 C.J. Faubion 1-(-2) -2.0 0 -2 -2 Totals 209-2049 9.8 29 75 565 PASSING C-A-I Yds TD Lg HiGm 11 Alex Neligh 59-83-1 984 15 76 248 19 Gunnar Large 1-3-0 9 0 9 9 Totals 60-86-1 993 15 76 248 RECEIVING Rec-Yds Avg TD Lg HiGm 10 Logan Greene 15-394 26.3 5 76 115 6 Duke Blackwell 18-260 14.4 6 39 112 4 Brett Luker 10-117 11.7 3 37 54 80 Brady Walden 7-90 12.9 1 49 71 33 James Crumlin 5-67 16.8 0 19 39 21 Colby Jenkins 3-52 17.3 0 21 31 19 Gunnar Large 1-7 7.0 0 7 7 42 Joe Izbicki 1-6 6.0 0 6 6 KICKING PAT FG LG 18 Spencer Corey 44-44 2-2 37 (33)(37) 30 Kyle Barton 2-2 0-0 0 PUNTING N-Yds Avg Lg In20 9 Nick Brickens 5-195 39.0 54 2 RETURNS KOR Avg PR Avg TD 7 Adam Kincaid 1-32 32.0 0 9 Nick Brickens 1-8 8.0 5-112 22.4 1P 10 Logan Greene 2-93 46.5 2-17 8.5 1K 21 Colby Jenkins 5-99 19.8 0 34 Luke Ely 2-21 10.5 0 39 Solomon Fair 2-8 4.0 0 DEFENSE Tackles leaders: Nick Brickens 34, Joe Izbicki 31, Adam Kincaid 26, Solomon Fair 25, Logan Robinson 22, Gunnar Large 21, Jordan Workman 20, James Crumlin 20, Luke Ely 17, JohnMichael Wallen 17. Sacks leaders: James Crumlin 3, Logan Robinson 2, JohnMichael Wallen 2, Jordan Workman 2, Thaddeus Muse 1, Gunnar Large 1, Demetre Mitchell 1. Interceptions: Nick Brickens 2, Adam Kincaid 2 (1 TD), Logan Greene 1, James Crumlin 1 Fumble recoveries: Solomon Fair 2, James Crumlin 1, Colby Jenkins 1, Nick Brickens 1, JohnMichael Wallen 1. TEAM STATS NP Opp Points 334 52 Avg. game 66.8 10.4 Rushes-yards 209-2049 162-524 Avg play/game 9.8/409.8 3.2/104.8 Passing C-A-I 60-86-1 46-108-6 Passing yards 993 633 Avg play/game 11.5/198.6 5.9/126.6 Total offense 295-3042 270-1157 Avg play/game 10.3/608.4 4.3/231.4 Fumbles-lost 4-0 10-6 Takeaways 12 1 Score by quarters New Palestine 87 108 105 34 -334 Opponents 7 17 14 14 -52
2015 game-by-game OPPONENT Lawrenceburg Richmond Yorktown Mt. Vernon Pendleton Hts Greenfield-C Shelbyville New Castle Delta
SCORE 56-14 72-7 63-7 59-7 84-17
LD RUSHER Neligh 104 Neligh 221 Neligh 174 Neligh 165 Neligh 200
2015 season highs
PASSER Neligh 125 Neligh 201 Neligh 193 Neligh 217 Neligh 248
RECEIVER Luker 54 Greene 107 Greene 115 Blackwell 112 Greene 96
INDIVIDUAL Rushing yards: 221, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28 Rushing attempts: 22, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28 Rushing touchdowns: 3, Alex Neligh at Lawrenceburg 8/21; at Yorktown 9/4; vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19; Nick Brickens vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Passing yards: 248, Alex Neligh vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Pass completions: 16, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28 Pass attempts: 24, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28 Pass touchdowns: 4, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Receiving yards: 115 yards, Logan Greene at Yorktown 9/4 Receptions: 8, Duke Blackwell vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Receiving touchdowns: 2, Brett Luker at Lawrenceburg 8/21; Logan Greene vs. Richmond 8/28; Duke Blackwell vs. Richmond 8/28; Duke Blackwell vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Total offense: 448, Alex Neligh vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Yards from scrimmage: 221, Alex Neligh vs. Richmond 8/28 Longest rush: 75 yards, Luke Ely vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Longest pass: 76 yards, Alex Neligh to Logan Greene at Yorktown 9/4 Most sacks: 1, James Crumlin at Lawrenceburg 8/21; James Crumlin, Logan Robinson, JohnMichael Wallen & Jordan Workman vs. Richmond 8/28; James Crumlin, Logan Robinson, JohnMichael Wallen, Jordan Workman and Thaddeus Muse at Yorktown 9/4; Gunnar Large, Demetre Mitchell vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Most interceptions: 1, Nick Brickens at Lawrenceburg 8/21; Adam Kincaid at Lawrenceburg 8/21; Logan Greene vs. Richmond 8/28; James Crumlin at Yorktown 9/4; Nick Brickens vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11; Adam Kincaid vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 TEAM Total yards: 813, vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Rushing yards: 565, vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Rushing attempts: 68, vs. Richmond 8/28 Passing yards: 248, vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Pass completions: 16, vs. Richmond 8/28 Pass attempts: 24, vs. Richmond 8/28 Total plays: 92, vs. Richmond 8/28 First downs: 31, vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Pass touchdowns: 4, vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Points: 84, vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Points in a quarter: 28, 2nd quarter vs. Richmond 8/28; 1st quarter and 2nd quarter vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Points in a half: 56, vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19 Fewest points allowed: 7, vs. Richmond 8/28; at Yorktown 9/4; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Fewest rushing yards allowed: -13, vs. Richmond 8/28 Fewest passing yards allowed: 55, vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Fewest total yards allowed: 42, vs. Richmond 8/28 Fewest first downs allowed: 2, vs. Richmond 8/28 Turnovers caused: 3, vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11 Most interceptions: 2, at Lawrenceburg 8/21 Most fumble recoveries: 2, vs. Richmond 8/28; vs. Mt. Vernon 9/11
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2015 game summaries
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
WEEK 5: Sept. 19, 2015 At Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Pendleton Hts. (2-3/2-1) 0 3 7 7 -- 17 New Palestine (5-0/3-0) 28 28 21 7 -- 84 Scoring summary NP-Greene 36 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 10:33 NP-Blackwell 11 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 8:04 NP-Walden 49 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 6:25 NP-Brickens 2 run (Corey kick), 3:56 PH-Quiroga 26 FG, 8:17 NP-Brickens 3 run (Corey kick), 7:38 NP-A.Neligh 11 run (Corey kick), 5:11 NP-Brickens 1 run (Corey kick), 3:23 NP-Ely 1 run (Corey kick), 1:23 NP-A.Neligh 55 run (Corey kick), 9:51 NP-A.Neligh 32 run (Corey kick), 5:30 PH-Byars 6 pass from Hubble (Quiroga kick), 1:51 NP-Large 13 run (Corey kick), :14 NP-Ely 75 run (Corey kick), 7:15 PH-Byars 11 pass from Hubble (Quiroga kick), :30 New Palestine stats Rushing: A.Neligh 13-200, Brickens 10-169, Ely 5-137, Kincaid 2-41, Large 1-13, Z.Neligh 1-5 Passing: A.Neligh 13-17-0-248 Receiving: Greene 5-96, Walden 3-71, Blackwell 3-50, Jenkins 2-31 WEEK 4: Sept. 11, 2015 At Kelso Stadium, New Palestine Mt. Vernon (2-2/1-1) 0 0 7 0 -- 7 New Palestine (4-0/2-0) 14 10 21 14 -- 59 Scoring summary NP-A.Neligh 3 run (Corey kick), 9:43 NP-Greene 8 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 3:45 NP-Corey 37 FG, 7:50 NP-Luker 19 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 3:51 NP-Brickens 5 run (Corey kick), 9:12 NP-Blackwell 12 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 5:57 MV-Jones 1 run (Bond kick), 2:12 NP-A.Neligh 6 run (Corey kick), :44 NP-Blackwell 14 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 11:24 NP-Ely 1 run (Corey kick), 4:54 New Palestine stats Rushing: A.Neligh 20-165, Kincaid 6-82, Brickens 9-73, Ely 4-32, Z.Neligh 1-8 Passing: A.Neligh 14-19-0-217 Receiving: Blackwell 8-112, Greene 2-47, Crumlin 3-39, Luker 1-19 WEEK 3: Sept. 4, 2015 At Tiger Stadium, Yorktown New Palestine (3-0/1-0) 14 21 21 7 -- 63 Yorktown (2-1/0-1) 0 7 0 0 -- 7 Scoring summary NP-A.Neligh 4 run (Corey kick), 8:35 NP-A.Neligh 40 run (Corey kick), 4:54 NP-Brickens 48 run (Corey kick), 10:49 NP-Greene 76 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 7:13 Y-Spangler 3 run (Smith kick), 2:24 NP-A.Neligh 2 run (Corey kick), :38 NP-Greene 78 kickoff return (Corey kick), 11:45 NP-Brickens 83 punt return (Corey kick), 10:05 NP-Blackwell 33 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 2:18 NP-Large 5 run (Barton kick), 7:50 New Palestine stats Rushing: A.Neligh 15-179, Ely 9-76, Brickens 7-72, Z.Neligh 3-31, Large 3-11, Kincaid 1-7 Passing: A.Neligh 8-12-1-193; Large 1-2-0-9 Receiving: Greene 3-115, Blackwell 4-63, Luker 2-24
WEEK 2: Aug. 28, 2015 At Kelso Stadium, New Palestine Richmond (1-1) 7 0 0 0 -- 7 New Palestine (2-0) 17 28 21 6 -- 72 Scoring summary R-Claiborne 95 kickoff return (Collins kick), 11:44 NP-Blackwell 13 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 9:08 NP-Greene 28 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 6:22 NP-Corey 33 FG, 3:18 NP-A.Neligh 16 run (Corey kick), 11:37 NP-Greene 51 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 8:30 NP-Kincaid 3 run (Corey kick), 6:10 NP-Brickens 14 run (Corey kick), :36 NP-Blackwell 6 pass from A.Neligh (Corey kick), 9:09 NP-Brickens 54 run (Corey kick), 6:45 NP-Ely 8 run (Corey kick), 1:10 NP-Ely 5 run (pass failed), 2:00 New Palestine stats Rushing: A.Neligh 22-221, Brickens 18-161, Ely 12-63, Z.Neligh 6-21, Kincaid 4-18, Shanahan 1-9, Walden 1-8, Large 3-6, Faubion 1-(-2) Passing: A.Neligh 16-24-0-201 Receiving: Luker 4-20, Greene 3-107, Blackwell 3-35, Walden 3-17, Crumlin 1-9, Large 1-7, Izbicki 1-6 WEEK 1: Aug. 21, 2015 At Neary Field, Lawrenceburg New Palestine (1-0) 14 21 21 0 -- 56 Lawrenceburg (0-1) 0 7 0 7 -- 14 Scoring summary NP — Neligh 1 run (Barton kick), 6:41. NP — Neligh 24 run (Corey kick), 4:16. NP — Kincaid 40 interception return (Corey kick), 10:15. L — Parris 15 pass from Strobl (Gilmour kick), 4:36. NP — Luker 36 pass from Neligh (Corey kick), 4:00. NP — Luker 7 pass from Neligh (Corey kick), :17. NP — Neligh 4 run (Corey kick), 10:24. NP — Kincaid 1 run (Corey kick), 4:41. NP — Kincaid 49 run (Corey kick), 1:36. L — Heist 10 pass from Strobl (Gilmour kick), :36. New Palestine stats Rushing: A.Neligh 12-104, Brickens 6-67, Kincaid 6-53, Ely 3-8, Large 2-7, Z.Neligh 2-4 Passing: A.Neligh 8-11-0-125, Large 0-1-0-0 Receiving: Luker 3-54, Greene 2-29, Jenkins 1-21, Crumlin 1-19, Walden 12
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Dragon record book
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
ALL-TIME RECORD (since 1968): 315-191-2 Home: 161-88-1. Road: 147-98-1. Neutral: 7-5 HHC games: 86-56. IHSAA tourmament: 49-31 SECTIONAL TITLES: 1987, 1989, 1990, 2004, 2005, 2009, 2013, 2014 REGIONAL TITLES: 1987, 1990, 2013, 2014 SEMISTATE TITLES: 1990, 2014 STATE TITLES: 2014 HHC TITLES: 2005, 2006, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 (previous conferences: Big Blue River: 1978, 1980, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1986, 1988; Rangeline: 1992) UNDEFEATED REGULAR SEASONS: 1983, 1984, 1988, 2011, 2013, 2014 INDIANA FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME MEMBERS: Marvin Shepler (coach, 1968-2001), Todd Yoder (player, 1992-95) PASSING YARDS Career: Justin Plummer (1997-99): 3,610 Season: Connor Simmons (2011): 2,795 Game: Matt Rodgers (1993 at Hamilton SE): 399 COMPLETIONS Career: Blake Luker (2011-13): 239 Season: Blake Luker (2013): 176 Game: Matt Rodgers (1993 vs. Greensburg): 25 TD PASSES Career: Alex Neligh (2013-15): 43 Season: Connor Simmons (2011): 35 Game: Alex Neligh (2014), Connor Simmons (2011), Matt Rodgers (1993): 5 RECEIVING YARDS Career: Tyler Walden (2011-13): 2,134 Season: Tyler Walden (2013): 1,231 Game: Tyler Walden (2013 vs. Pendleton Heights): 212 RECEPTIONS Career: Tyler Walden (2011-13): 139 Season: Tyler Walden (2013): 86 Game: Tyler Walden (2013 vs. Pendleton Heights): 14 TD RECEPTIONS Career: Tyler Walden (2011-13): 22 Season: Josh Penley (2011): 17 Game: Several players, most recently Duke Blackwell (2014 vs. New Prairie): 3 RUSHING YARDS Career: Jeff Miles (1986-87): 3,963 Season: Jeff Miles (1987): 2,063 Game: Chris Grider (2002 at Tipton): 336 RUSHING TDs Career: Jeff Miles (1986-87): 52 Season: James Young (2014): 35 Game: Several players, most recently James Young (2014 vs. Roncalli): 5 TOTAL OFFENSE Career: Alex Neligh (2013-15): 5,622 Season: Blake Luker (2013): 3,761 Game: Blake Luker (2013 at Pendleton Heights): 471 TOTAL OFFENSE TDs Career: Alex Neligh (2013-15): 74 Season: Blake Luker (2013): 54 Game: Alex Neligh (2014 vs. New Prairie): 8 INTERCEPTIONS Career: Tom Breeden (1984-86): 20 Season: Tom Breeden (1986): 10 Game: Garrett Kuhn (2014 vs. Mt. Vernon): 3 SACKS Career: Noah Grable (2013-14): 30 Season: Noah Grable/Brian Wagner (2013): 18
SCORING Career: Jeff Miles (1986-87): 312 Season: Jeff Miles (1987), James Young (2014): 210 LONGEST PLAY Pass: Matt Rodgers to Jay Ehle (1993 vs. HSE): 95 yards Rush: James Young (2014 vs. New Prairie): 98 yards TEAM SCORING Season: 851 (2014, state record) Game: 84 (vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19/15. 84-17) Both teams: 119 (New Palestine 77, New Prairie 42, 11/28/14) Margin: 74 (vs. New Castle 10/31/2014, 74-0) TEAM OFFENSE Season: 6,635 (2014, state record) Game: 813 (vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19/15) TEAM RUSHING OFFENSE Game: 565 (vs. Pendleton Heights 9/19/15) TEAM PASSING OFFENSE Game: 399 (vs. Hamilton Southeastern 10/1/93) Records set in 2015 in bold
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The last time
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m.
New Palestine shut out an opponent: Oct. 31, 2014 vs. New Castle (74-0) New Palestine had back-to-back shutouts: Nov. 1-8, 2013 at Muncie South (53-0)/vs. Mt. Vernon (33-0) New Palestine was shut out: Oct. 29, 2010 at Greenfield-Central (0-7) New Palestine scored 50 points: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pend Hts (84-17) New Palestine scored 60 points: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pend Hts (84-17) New Palestine scored 70 points: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pend Hts (84-17) New Palestine allowed 40 points: Nov. 28, 2014 vs. New Prairie (77-42) New Palestine allowed 50 points: Oct. 27, 2000 at Elwood (7-79) New Palestine won by 40 points: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pend Hts (84-17) New Palestine lost by 40 points: Aug. 25, 2007 at Delta (7-49) New Palestine scored 20 points in a quarter: Sept 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights (28 in 1st quarter; 28 in 2nd quarter; 21 in 3rd quarter of 84-17 win) New Palestine scored 30 points in a quarter: Nov. 7, 2014 at Beech Grove (34 in 2nd quarter of 83-20 victory) New Palestine scored 40 points in a half: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights (56 in 1st half of 84-17 victory) New Palestine had 500 yards of total offense: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights (813 yards: 565 rush, 248 pass) New Palestine had 600 yards of total offense: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights (813 yards: 565 rush, 248 pass) New Palestine had 300 yards rushing: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights, 565 yards New Palestine had 400 yards rushing: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights, 565 yards New Palestine had 250 yards passing: Oct. 25, 2013 at Pendleton Heights, 301 yards New Palestine had 300 yards passing: Oct. 25, 2013 at Pendleton Heights, 301 yards New Palestine allowed 0 or fewer yards of total offense: Oct. 3, 2014 at Shelbyville, -29 yards New Palestine allowed 0 yards rushing: Aug. 28, 2015 vs. Richmond, 13 yards New Palestine allowed 0 yards passing: Oct. 31, 2014 vs. New Castle, 0 yards New Palestine had 10 sacks: Sept. 5, 2014 vs. Yorktown, 11 sacks A Dragon threw for 200 yards: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 248 yards A Dragon threw for 250 yards: Oct. 25, 2013 at Pendleton Heights, Blake Luker 301 yards A Dragon threw for 300 yards: Oct. 25, 2013 at Pendleton Heights, Blake Luker 301 yards A Dragon threw for 350 yards: Oct. 1, 1993 vs. Hamilton Southeastern. Josh Marshall 399 yards. A Dragon had 350 yards total offense: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Hts. Alex Neligh 448 yards (248 passing, 200 rushing) A Dragon had 400 yards total offense: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Hts. Alex Neligh 448 yards (248 passing, 200 rushing) A Dragon had 450 yards total offense: Oct. 25, 2013 at Pendleton Heights, Blake Luker 471 total yards (301 passing, 170 rushing) A Dragon threw 5 TD passes in a game: Nov. 28, 2014. Alex Neligh vs. New Prairie. 5 TD passes Four different Dragons caught TD passes in the same game: Sept. 27, 2013 at Yorktown. Tyler Walden, Justin Wiggins, Duke Blackwell, Nolan Guedel TD receptions from Blake Luker. Three different Dragons caught TD passes in the same game: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Logan Greene, Duke Blackwell, Brady Walden TD passes from Alex Neligh. A Dragon ran for 5 TDs in a game: Nov. 14, 2014 at Roncalli. James Young 5 TDs A Dragon ran for 4 TDs in a game: Nov. 14, 2014 at Roncalli. James Young 5 TDs A Dragon had 3 receiving TDs in a game: Nov. 28, 2014 vs. New Prairie. Duke Blackwell 3 TDs A Dragon had a rushing and receiving TD in a game: Aug. 30, 2013 vs. Richmond. Tyler Walden 29-yard pass from Blake Luker, 12-yard run A Dragon had two 70+-yard catches in a game: Oct. 19, 2012 vs. Mt. Vernon. Tyler Walden 73, 78-yard TD receptions from Chaz Hill
A Dragon had 100 yards receiving: Sept. 11, 2015 vs. Mt. Vernon. Duke Blackwell 112 yards A Dragon had 150 yards receiving: Sept. 20, 2013 vs. Whiteland. Tyler Walden 156 yards A Dragon had 200 yards receiving: Sept. 6, 2013 vs. Pendleton Heights, Tyler Walden 212 yards receiving A Dragon had 10 catches: Sept. 6, 2013 vs. Pendleton Heights, Tyler Walden 14 catches A Dragon had 30 carries: Sept. 5, 2014 vs. Yorktown. James Young 31 carries A Dragon had 35 carries: Oct. 5, 2012 vs. Greenfield-Central. Nick Survant 37 carries. A Dragon ran for 100 yards: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards, Nick Brickens 168 yards, Luke Ely 137 yards A Dragon ran for 150 yards: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards, Nick Brickens 168 yards A Dragon ran for 200 yards: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards, A Dragon ran for 250 yards: Nov. 28, 2014 vs. New Prairie. James Young 282 yards A Dragon had 200 yards from scrimmage: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards (all rushing) A Dragon ran for 100 yards and threw for 200: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards rushing, 248 passing A Dragon ran for 200 yards and threw for 200: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards rushing, 248 passing A Dragon had five sacks: Sept. 5, 2014 vs. Yorktown. Gabe Estes 5 sacks A Dragon had three interceptions: Sept. 12, 2014 at Mt. Vernon. Garrett Kuhn 3 INTs A Dragon had two interceptions: Nov. 14, 2014 at Roncalli. Nick Brickens 2 INTs. New Palestine had two 100-yard rushers in same game: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards, Nick Brickens 168 yards, Luke Ely 137 yards New Palestine had three 100-yard rushers in same game: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Alex Neligh 200 yards, Nick Brickens 168 yards, Luke Ely 137 yards New Palestine had two plays from scrimmage go for 70+ yards: Oct. 19, 2012 vs. Mt. Vernon. Tyler Walden 78-yard and 73-yard TD pass from Chaz Hill. New Palestine had a play from scrimmage go for 70+ yards: Sept. 19, 2015 vs. Pendleton Heights. Luke Ely 75-yard run. New Palestine had a play from scrimmage go for 80+ yards:: Nov. 28, 2014 vs. New Prairie. James Young 98-yard run New Palestine had a play from scrimmage go for 90+ yards:: Nov. 28, 2014 vs. New Prairie. James Young 98-yard run New Palestine had a defensive touchdown: Aug. 21, 2015 at Lawrenceburg. Adam Kincaid 40-yard INT return New Palestine had a player record an offensive, special teams and defensive score: Oct. 17, 2014 vs. Delta. Garrett Kuhn 25-yard INT return, 49-yard punt return & 25-yard reception for TDs New Palestine had a player record an offensive and defensive score: Aug. 21, 2015 at Lawrenceburg: Adam Kincaid 49-yard & 1-yard TD runs; 40-yard INT return New Palestine had two defensive TDs in the same game: Sept. 26, 2014 vs. Greenfield-Central. Noah Grable 78-yard INT and 6-yard fumble returns. New Palestine blocked a punt: Oct. 31, 2014 vs. New Castle. Gabe Estes & Sterling Curran return of 2 blocked punts for TDs. New Palestine had a safety: Oct. 3, 2014 at Shelbyville. Punter downed ball in end zone New Palestine had two safeties in the same game: Sept. 12, 2014 at Mt. Vernon. MV punter & QB each fumbled ball out of end zone. New Palestine had a kickoff return for touchdown: Sept. 4, 2015 at Yorktown. Logan Greene 78 yards. New Palestine had a punt return for touchdown: Sept. 4, 2015, at Yorktown. Nick Brickens 83 yards. New Palestine played an overtime game: Aug. 21, 2009 vs. Whiteland 22-16) (note: New Palestine has won five straight OT games since 2004)
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Head coach Kyle Ralph (33-1) 2015: 5-0 (3-0 HHC) 2014: 15-0 (7-0 HHC), HHC, state champions 2013: 13-1 (6-0 HHC), HHC, regional champions Head coach Charlie Hill (3-7) 2012: 3-7 (2-5 HHC) Head coach Tim Able (30-6) 2011: 11-1 (7-0 HHC) HHC, AP state champs 2010: 9-2 (7-0 HHC) HHC champions 2009: 10-3 (6-1 HHC) Sectional champions Head coach Doug Armstrong (49-31) 2008: 4-6 (3-4 HHC) 2007: 5-5 (4-3 HHC) 2006: 9-3 (7-0 HHC) HHC champions 2005: 10-3 (6-1 HHC) HHC, sectional champs 2004: 10-3 (6-1 HHC) Sectional champions 2003: 7-4 (5-2 HHC) 2002: 4-7 (2-5 HHC) Head coach Marvin Shepler (200-146-2) 2001: 1-9 (1-6 HHC) 2000: 3-8 (1-6 HHC) 1999: 3-7 (2-5 HHC) 1998: 4-7 (2-4 HHC) 1997: 4-6 (2-5 HHC) 1996: 4-5 (3-2 HHC) 1995: 7-4 (3-2 HHC) 1994: 3-6 (1-4 HHC) 1993: 5-5 (3-2 RLC) 1992: 8-2 (5-1 RLC) Rangeline champions 1991: 7-3 (5-1 RLC) 1990: 12-2 State runner-up 1989: 10-2 Sectional champions 1988: 10-1 (6-0 BBRC) BBRC champions 1987: 11-2 (5-1 BBRC) Regional champions 1986: 8-2 (6-0 BBRC) BBRC champions 1985: 4-6 (2-4 BBRC) 1984: 10-1 (5-0 BBRC) BBRC, cluster champs 1983: 10-1 (6-0 BBRC) BBRC, cluster champs 1982: 7-3 (5-0 BBRC) BBRC champions 1981: 6-4 (3-2 BBRC) 1980: 7-3 (4-1 BBRC) BBRC champions 1979: 2-8 (1-4 BBRC) 1978: 8-2 (5-0 BBRC) BBRC champions 1977: 6-4 (3-2 BBRC) 1976: 9-1 (4-1 BBRC) 1975: 4-6 (1-4 BBRC) 1974: 4-6 (2-3 BBRC) 1973: 8-2 (4-1 BBRC) 1972: 1-8 (1-4 BBRC) 1971: 2-6-1 1970: 3-5-1 1969: 6-3 1968: 3-6
Friday, Sept. 25 at Greenfield-C., 7:30 p.m. Dragons year-by-year LEADING RUSHER Alex Neligh 869 James Young 1636 James Young 1250
LEADING PASSER Alex Neligh 984 Alex Neligh 2469 Blake Luker 2630
LEADING RECEIVER Logan Greene 394 Duke Blackwell 824 Tyler Walden 1231
Collin Hill 586
Blake Luker 635
Tyler Walden 455
Austin Monday 764 Austin Cahoy 1162 Pat Feeney 638
Connor Simmons 2795 Connor Simmons 499 Cary Albrecht 861
Brandon Collins 929 Brandon Collins 218 Pat Feeney 590
Cary Albrecht 671 Adam Rusche 676 Jason Carnes 723 Eric Alcorn 1629 Greg Davis 1256 Chris Grider 1665 Chris Grider 1254
Cary Albrecht 500 Matt Walsh 783 J.D. Hill 810 J.D. Hill 722 Matt Bryant 625 Matt Bryant 501 Chris Cole 627
Pat Feeney 226 Colton Tuggle 399 Brendan Guedel 393 Matt Hockett 214 Matt Taylor 326 Tyler Schroeder 251 Ryan Horan 193
Paul Elliott 443 Paul Elliott 721 Brian Hockett 920 Rick Lapenta 760 Bob Anderson 393 Doug McMillan 469 Todd Yoder 1185 Jordan Jones 983 Kevin Holmes 369 Jay Roudebush 892 Jade Roberts 520 Nick Roudebush 2020 Nick Roudebush 1179 Todd Marks 1793 Jeff Miles 2061 Jeff Miles 1201 Tim Breeden 781 Brian Real 955 Brian Real 813 Mark Kleiman 748 Bill McNamee 549 Marty Cavin 1182 Jack Paul 752
Chris Cole 449 Neil Osburn 590 Justin Plummer 1205 Justin Plummer 878 Justin Plummer 1527 Doug Ruster 458 Baron Gambrel 541 Pete Morwick 521 Matt Rodgers 2006 Jeff Mitchell 992 Jeff Stephenson 1359 Jeff Stephenson 849 Matt Canada 668 Matt Canada 1068 Mark Shepler 1588 Mark Shepler 822 Corey Wodarz 517 Gary Greene 1426 Gary Greene 1356 Jim Leisure 276 Chris Van Dyke 1079 Chris Van Dyke 820 Chris Van Dyke 443
Ryan Horan 418 Justin Longerich 242 Brian Webster 559 Andy Fox 480 T.J. Ott 602 Robbie Miller 126 Todd Yoder 200 Todd Yoder 352 Jay Ehle 904 Jay Ehle 364 Andy Miller 357 Andy Miller 400 Jason Dawson 297 Scott Miller 749 Tom Carroll 517 Tim Breeden 229 Tom Ehle 377 Keith Roseman 632 Keith Roseman 409 Dan Buchanan 88 Kevin Walsh 676 Gregg Greene 362 Brad Wheeler 326
