Game of the Week: Brownsburg v. Franklin Central

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both Franklin Central and Brownsburg will face off on Friday in a Class 6A game of the week. Both programs are at 2-0, both have strong playmakers on offense, and plenty of big-time players in the trenches with bright futures in college football.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownsburg is 2-0 after dominant wins over top-ranked Archbishop Spaulding (Md.) and Indianapolis Cathedral. Franklin Central, meanwhile, is 2-0 after wins over Perry Meridian and Roncalli.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Here's a sneak peak at each team and what they bring to the table:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Franklin Central Defense v. Brownsburg Offense</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Both of these units are stacked and will determine who wins and loses the game. The key prospect to watch will be [player_tooltip player_id='1551356' first='Jayce' last='Brewer'] - the 6-foot-5, 240-pound edge prospect and consensus four-star recruit. Brewer is a strong pass rusher and very good run defender who is extremely disruptive. Brewer is well on his way to being a 40-offer prospect by the time his junior season is finished.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Key to Brownsburg's victory will be the play of [player_tooltip player_id='1664902' first='Nick' last='Vecrumba'] and [player_tooltip player_id='401658' first='Mezziahs' last='McDaniel'], two outstanding offensive line prospects for the Bulldogs. Rest assured Brewer will be doing everything he can to get in [player_tooltip player_id='709552' first='Oscar' last='Frye']'s grill, and disrupt this high-powered offense. The three offensive lineman will have their hands full.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownsburg wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1429135' first='Branden' last='Sharpe'] is having a dominating junior season, leading the state in passing and proving he belongs in the upper-tier level of recruits to come out of the Hoosier State in the Class of 2027. [player_tooltip player_id='1866013' first='DJ' last='Mitchell'], a cornerback for the Flashes, will have his hands full trying to cover the top Indiana wide receiver. Mitchell holds an offer from Miami-Ohio, and the staff is excited about his potential.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Advantage: Brownsburg</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Franklin Central Offense v. Brownsburg Defense</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Franklin Central wide receiver [player_tooltip player_id='1870181' first='Markell' last='Bailey'] is a strong Class of 2028 prospect who also holds an offer from Miami-Ohio and has a bright future. Bailey is averaging 82 yards per game catching passes from quarterback [player_tooltip player_id='398357' first='Connor' last='Moreland'], who has thrown for nine touchdowns so far in 2025. Moreland, who transferred from Speedway, has found a home in Franklin Central's offense which has posted 70 points through two games.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownsburg's [player_tooltip player_id='1664899' first='Dami' last='Sowunmi'], a Class of 2027 defensive tackle who holds multiple Division I offers, will need to have a strong game if the Bulldogs are to lock down the Flashes.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em>Advantage: Franklin Central</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Bottom line: </strong>This is likely to be a strong game with both teams fighting for a win. With so much college talent on the field, head out to Brownsburg to see a great 6A showdown.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->