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09/04/2026

Can anyone clue me in on who #42 is for linton. Not on roster...

09/04/2026

I wanna give a shout out to our guys....

First off... to the Seniors who have given every big of heart and soul to Linton Miner Football and continue to do so through effort and leadership:

54 Tyler Franklin 12 5'11" 215
61 Tanner Scharbrough 12 6'2 210
11 Harrison James 12 5'10" 155
12 Noah Parker 12 5;8 145
56 Brett Anderson 12 5'6 175
66 Preston Snyder 12 5'11 245

Tyler and Tanner have been mainstays on the O line and on Defense since their sophomore years. Harrison was a special teams dog his freshman year, and has also seen a lot of action on both sides, particularly on D. Noah may not see a lot of time on Fridays but you can always see him right on the sideline full of enthusiasm and support, and when he does get in.. you can bet you'll know it. Brett is another who has put in the time and work and we saw him on the OL last week. Preston came back his senior year and we see him on the D Line. There are a couple other new senior faces as well this year with Andrew Sluder and Kaden Marsh.

We are fielding a young team... we know this. Of the 42 man roster 24 are sophs and freshmen. Of those 24, 8 are either starters or see substantial time. 7 juniors start on one or both sides of the ball. Renn Cottingham and Tate Gamble both started in 2025, Gamble as a Freshman at Linebacker.

The entire skill side is underclass starting with Espn Graves, a soph, at QB. Gamble and Cottingham, we well as sophs Stephen Boulanger, and Coltyn Andrews. James is a senior at SE, but Montgomery (soph) at TE, Luke Miller (soph) and Drake Netherlain (jr) both factor is...as well as 2 freshmen Braxton Moore and Clark Stanton. There is a lot of natural talent in those names... but the injury bug has already claimed several of these players. I expect others on the roster will get their chances as the season progresses.

Just gotta keep pushing, keep getting better, correct the mistakes that will be made as you grow on the field. Week 3 is upon us. Another top 10 ranked opponent. The only way to look at it is you have to believe you can win every time you take the field. There is nothing to lose. You can only get better with experience.... Go Miners!!!!

Yep..seemingly endless hours of prep...ready for another week. GO Miners!
09/04/2026

Yep..seemingly endless hours of prep...ready for another week. GO Miners!

09/04/2026

There were no stats to find anywhere. I went through the first game and kept written stats and by the 2nd game had a good handle on who was who.

They beat Crispus Attucks (4A) 42-0 then 5a New Albany 35-0.

QB 11 Austin Ridenour 11 6'0 185
RB 5 Braylon Ridner 12 5'11 175
WR 4 Rodney Freeman 11 6'0 165
WR 8 Coltin Bonds 10 5'10 150
FL 22 Kelan Ford 12 5'9 165
FL 3 Trent Whyde 11 5'9 160

88 Mason Linehan 11 5'10 145
6 T J Schultz 11 6'0 150
7 Chase Brumback 12 5'10 185
15 Parker Rodriguez 12 5'8 170

Ridenour can pass very good. I had him in the vicinity of 15 of 22 for at least 260 against Attucks. THey run 2X2 wideouts on every play. All fast, all can make tough catches. 4 targets plus the back out of the backfield. Very difficult to cover all of those weapons. QB can tuck and run... so can't disregard that he can make plays with his feet. They also ran the screen to Ridner ( #5) several times, very effective.

22 Ford was very fast from Slot, and caught several deep across the middle. Takes full advantage of an OLB trying to cover him. He also motions and takes a pitch or handoff for a running play. #4 Freeman was also a big play receiver. He had nearly 100 receiving yards and 2 TDs against Attucks. #8 Bonds will also motion in and get a carry, and seems a possession receiver. #3 Whyde had 70+ yards in week 1 but was in street clothes against New Albany. He was a 2-way starter to start the season. I didn't see where he got hurt against Attucks, and he wasnt in a cast or on crutches that I saw. I saw #6 Schultz in his spot last week. He almost mirrors #8. 88 Linehan saw some snaps, as did #7 Brumback (who starts at ILB) late in the game last week.

#5 Ridner is super shifty and has the afterburners in open space. Like all the Lutheran skill guys...they don't go down easy... We already have tackling issues, and this could be big trouble tonight. 15 Rodriguez spells Ridner at RB, which isn't often. 15 is starter at SS and a big hitter

LT 77 Logan Kennerk 12 6'2 250
LG 51 Marc Mackay 12 5'11 210
C 58 Aidan Olson 11 5'11 220
RG 79 Tyler Blubaum 11 5'11 235
RT 67 Ryder Vleck 10 6'0 195

This was who I saw at OL in both games. They may shift some guys around but it was these 5. 77 Kennerk had people planted on the ground many times..and often yards down the field. They are not overly big, but quick and very solid.
55 Eli Lecher 10 5'9 185
saw some action at Center here and there. Even when Lutheran was up by a lot...even at halftime... I didn't see much subbing out. Maybe late vs New Albany.

D...

ILB 7 Chase Brumback 12 5'10 185
ILB 52 Christian Hall 12 6'1 215
OLB 50 Carson Knight 10 6'1 220
OLB 4 Rodney Freeman 11 6'0 165
DE 51 Marc Mackay 12 5'11 210
DT 77 Logan Kennerk 12 6'2 250
DT 67 Ryder Vleck 10 6'0 195
CB 1 Hayden Bonds 11 5'11 150
CB 18 Ke-Andre Wingo 11 5'7 140
SS 15 Parker Rodriguez 12 5'8 170
FS 22 Kelan Ford 12 5'9 165

A lot of the same names. Hall is the big dog at ILB. #7 and #15 are the two that constantly make big physical hits. #18 is playing where #3 was at in week 1. 77 Kennerk lines up on the center and causes havoc. The 2 sophs gotta be very good to be starting at Lutheran. Neither Attucks nor New Albany had much if any success moving the football. Attucks had a very fast QB who scrambled for his life.. literally... and had some good runs just on athletic ability... but Lutheran was all over both teams with pass rush.

There were others that saw substantial time defensively... i think to rest some of the 2 way guys.

ILB 55 Eli Lecher 10 5'9 185
SS 88 Mason Linehan 11 5'10 145
OLB 8 Coltin Bonds 10 5'10 150
olb 6 T J Schultz 11 6'0 150
DL 79 Tyler Blubaum 11 5'11 235
DT 58 Aidan Olson 11 5'11 220
DL 61 Elijah Belschner 10 5'11 190
CB 3 Trent Whyde 11 5'9 160

Kicker punter was
24 Luke Duncan 10 6'0 155

09/02/2026

Balloon Release in Memory of Chase Bennett

The Riverton Parke Senior Class is sponsoring a Balloon Release at this Friday's home football game. Students can purchase balloons during lunch on Thursday and Friday for $2, or balloons can be purchased at the game for $5. All proceeds will benefit the Chase Bennett Scholarship Fund. Balloons will be released at the conclusion of the football game.

08/29/2026

From the desk of Daniel Phillips

I was glad to see a lot of people stick around to the very end last night. Because that's what we need. We all knew coming into this season was going to be a little bit tough, not because of lack of talent. But lack of experience. You cannot possibly question the heart of these kids that are on that field for the school.

Others would quit others would not put forth. The others would just decide not to play. The program has given this town and school a ton of great moments and respect not only from the state but the tri state. I know this personally from wearing my l
Miner football gear at gigs all across three states, and it never ceases to amaze me how many people go ooh, man. I've heard about their football team.

We have been spoiled in that year in and year out despite graduation and smaller numbers, this team continues to put out and now, with the increased schedule strength we've added each and every year this is something that could happen. Sort of the perfect storm with so many multi year starters, graduating, and so many young kids being put in starting positions without ever playing a down in varsity football. It is different.

Believe me between j v or junior high and, add to that the level of talent that's facing us across the field and the level of preparation. Then because the opponents know they 're facing one of the best small school football programs in the state, we are going to get every school's best shot. There are little if an
y gimmes in our schedule this year.

And it's going to be tough all year long. But these kids take pride in putting all that helmet, take pride in running out on the roy and take pride in representing their school on the road. I would challenge anyone to question this. It is the same for me. Because I literally recoil, when I hear anyone question my loyalty. But that's a subject for another day.

Now more than any other time, we need to pack the stands and be very vocal and give these kids support because they are our future. And not only that, we do have seniors on this team that have given insane amount of work and dedication and they deserve that respect. Even in times of crisis..

GO MINERS...win or lose.. we back you.

08/28/2026

It is a beautiful day and gonna be an even more beautiful night. There are a few things better than coming out to the Roy for high school football in linton, indiana. I think it would be awesome for this place to be packed with support for our team. Believe me when I say they feel that support when it's there and they can feel it when it's not there. It's a big game tonight, and they need to feel that we're there. Go Minersi I

08/28/2026

From the desk of Daniel Phillips.

Monrovia.....
QB 10 Mikey Terrell 12 6'0 175
RB 21 Ryder Bain 11 5'9 210
WB 4 Coewan Stinson 12 5'10 160
WB 24 Gavin Wolsiffer 11 5'10 150
TE 84 Ryan Cooney 12 6'5 245
WR 14 Jack Taylor 11 6'0 155

LT 55 Dontae Rodman 10 5'9 190
LG 75 Hayden Ragsdale 11 6'2 230
C 56 Brayden Chadd 11 5'10 195
RG 77 Triston Mountcastle 12 5'11 255
RT 70 Landon Hoffman 12 5'10 230

also see
WB 26 Logan Tolle 12 5'11 150
WR 20 Colby Schmaltz 11 5'7 145
WR 0 Gannon Prosser 12 5'9 170
WR 17 Bentley Parris 10 5'5 120

ILB 8 Daxtin Warthen 12 5'8 180
ILB 11 Gage Tolen 12 6'0 200
OLB 29 Ethan Rash 11 5'9 185
OLB 34 Payton Hall 10 5'4 155
DE 70 Landon Hoffman 12 5'10 230
DT 77 Triston Mountcastle 12 5'11 255
DT 56 Brayden Chadd 11 5'10 195
CB 20 Colby Schmaltz 11 5'7 145
CB 24 Gavin Wolsiffer 11 5'10 150
SS 14 Jack Taylor 11 6'0 155
FS 0 Gannon Prosser 12 5'9 170

AND...
DL 1 Harry Harris 11 5'11 160
DL 75 Hayden Ragsdale 11 6'2 230
DT 55 Dontae Rodman 10 5'9 190
DL 87 Braydon Pitcock 12 6'3 190

Bain and Stinson each had over 900 yards rushing last year..and Wilsiffer over 700. Monrovia returns 3 starting OL, actually 4 but another is sidelined. Tolen was the leading tackler in 2025 with over 120 stops. Hall started as freshman last year and was 2nd in tackles. He moved to OLB from ILB.

The Bulldogs lost to the defending 3A champs (who somehow have moved back to 2A!) 41-7 last week. The Cadets racked up 341 on the ground with another 56 in the air for 397 of offense. Monrovia did manage 161 of offense fairly even in 73 yard passing from 4 of 14 from QB Terrell. The big one a 49 yard TD to #14 Taylor. They got 88 on the ground but only averaged 2.8 per carry. Stinson with 12-50 and Bain 9-19. Hall and Tolen led the Bulldogs with 10 tackles each, Taylor with 9.

Miners have played Monrovia 17 times winning 10. Linton has won the last 6 of 7 including last year’s 34-19 win at Monrovia, and a 22-20 win at home in 2024. The lone Bulldog win in that stretch came in 2023 in a DOT 27-26 game.

First meeting was in 1989, a 20-0 Monrovia win. The Bulldogs won the first meetings (‘89 & ’90; ’99-’01) then Linton reeled off 4 wins in a row leading to wins in 10 of the last 12 meetings.

Andy Olson came aboard as head coach in 2020 with a 2-8 record, but turned in around to 7-4 in 2021. 2022 a strange season where the Bulldogs ended the regular season with 7 losses and a 2-7 record only to win the sectional and regional before a 35-7 loss to Lawrenceburg in sem-state. They had back to back 9 win seasons in ’23 and ’24., but a disappointing 4-7 season last year. He is 38-33 over-all in his 7th year. Brian Oliver at Linton is 136-32 in his 14th year.

They play in the Hoosier Legends conf with powerhouses Triton Central, Tri-West & Indian Creek. Also 4A’s Greenwood, Shelbyville and Beech Grove. Their Sectional (38) could be one of the most loaded in southern Indiana with Cascade, South Putnam (both state champions from 2025) and Southmont.

Coach Kevin Hutchins led Monrovia to a state title in 2015, and a previous state title game in 2009. As a whole Monrovia lays claim to 6 sectional titles, 5 regional and 2 Semi State trophies. Linton counters with 16 sectionals 12 regionals, 3 semi states and 1 state title (1a).

In Sagarin Terms… it’s about equal. Linton at 58.83 (19 in 2A), Monrovia at 57.16 (23). Home game at Linton I believe is a +2 putting Miners as favorite by 3.67. Monrovia with a 77.66 Schedule strength (28th in state), Linton at 69.22 (78th).

Linton is still getting the rankings from pollsters.. #6 in AP, tied at #11 in IFCA and #9 in USA.

On Linton’s schedule—Northview #14 in 4A Sullivan in #15 in 3A, Lutheran #5 in 2A, Eastern Greentown #6 in 2A Riverton Parke #1 1A, North Decatur #7 in 1A. (IFCA rankings)

GO MINERS!

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