GOTW: Snider vs. North Side Preview

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FORT WAYNE, IN. (WANE) - Snider will visit North Side in a game that very well could decided the SAC championship on Friday. Both teams enter 5-0, with the Panthers ranked 4th while the Redskins sit at 13th in the latest 5A state polls.

The Panthers, led by a dominating defensive unit and a three-headed rushing attack has a resume highlighted by wins over Bishop Luers and No. 9 Penn. They've been the SAC's best defense, allowing fewer than 18 points per game.

North Side has been an offensive juggernaut behind quarterback C.J. Jackson and returning All-State running back Anthnoy Linnear, scoring over 40 points per game and having twice topped the 50-point plateau. The Redskins can hang their hat on a win at Bishop Dwenger back on August 31st.

Kick-off between the two schools is scheduled for 7 p.m. from North Side High School. NewsChannel 15 sports will be there live at 6:20 with North Side head coach Ryan Hall for an interview.