Milan Football Wins First Regional Title Since 1996

Milan hosts South Putnam in the semi-state.

Photo by Milan Community Schools.

(Milan, Ind.) - The Milan Indians are one win away from playing for a state championship. 

Last Friday, the Indians (7-4) pulled off a 22-7 upset win over #4 Providence, the defending Class A State Champions. 

Senior quarterback Wyatt Marsh led the way, rushing for 125 yards and two scores. Freshman running back Beckett Langferman added 79 yards on the ground and a touchdown. 

Milan's defense was terrific, causing three turnovers. Senior defensive back Micah Norman had two interceptions, while junior linebacker Grant Langferman had one. 

Now the Indians shift their focus to #2 South Putnam (11-2). Milan will play host to the Eagles on Friday with the winner punching their ticket to the Class A State Championship Game on Black Friday, November 28. 

Milan has never reached the state championship game. Their only appearance in the semi-state came in 1996 under then head coach Bob Brookbank. The Indians fell to Tri-West 28-0. 

South Putnam boasts the 16th best scoring offense in the state at 43.6 points per game. Defensively, the Eagles allow 16.38 points per game, which is 9th best in Class A. 

Milan's defense ranks 8th in Class A, allowing 15.45 points per game. The Indians' offense is outside the Top 10 in the class at 32.7 points per game. 

Milan is riding a five-game winning streak into Friday's semi-state contest. They have not surrendered more than 14 points in a game over this stretch. South Putnam has won six in a row dating back to October 10. 

Eagle Country 99.3 plans to broadcast this semi-state matchup on Friday. Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m.