Indian Creek defeated Memorial 31-28 in the Class 3A regional football championship on Friday, Nov. 13 at Enlow Field, according to the Evansville Courier & Press.
The loss concluded a 12-1 season for the Tigers, who struggled with early mistakes and missed opportunities throughout the contest.
Indian Creek controlled the line of scrimmage, finishing with 266 rushing yards on 49 attempts, the report noted.
Memorial coach John Hurley reflected on the team’s performance, stating, “I give our kids a lot of credit to compete all the way up until the end.”
Defensive challenges also hampered the Tigers, as All-State linebacker Grayson Carter was absent due to a torn ACL, the outlet reported.
This result marked the most points allowed by Memorial since 2024.
Indian Creek coach Max Goodin emphasized his team’s physical approach, saying, “We knew we wanted to pound the rock.”
The Braves secured their first regional title since 2010.
Elsewhere in the regional landscape, Castle football also faced difficulties, as the second half cost Castle the game in its own Class 5A regional championship appearance.
Despite the defeat, Memorial quarterback Luke Brown threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns, while Geno Aimone and Dru Ellis provided significant offensive production.
The Tigers failed to recover an onside kick following a late touchdown, sealing the outcome.
Looking toward the future, Hurley noted that the seniors left a strong legacy, as reported by the Courier & Press.
Indian Creek will now host the Class 3A semi-state against Tri-West.
Updates on other area games were also provided via regional football scores.