Indiana football playoffs: 6-foot-4 safety Jake Jaeger is big obstacle as Crown Point stops Merrillville
Crown Point junior free safety Jake Jaeger snagged one interception and nearly made two more against Merrillville on Friday night. But the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Jaeger wasn’t complaining after the Class 6A sectional semifinal between Duneland Athletic Conference rivals. “We just rallied together,” Jaeger said. “No matter what happens, the score’s always 0-0 in our eyes. We just played together, ...
Crown Point's junior free safety, Jake Jaeger, made a significant impact against Merrillville on Friday night. At 6-foot-4 and weighing 195 pounds, Jaeger recorded one interception and nearly made two more against the Class 6A sectional semifinal rivals. Despite the close score of 43-33, Jaeger remained composed, emphasizing their unity as a team and their determination.
Previous to this game, Jaeger had only played on the junior varsity team the previous season, recording 14 tackles and feeling nervous before games. However, he has since gained confidence and improved his performance. Jaeger's play was praised by both his teammates and opponents, with Merrillville senior quarterback Michael Hill Jr. acknowledging his height and length as a challenging aspect to overcome.
Crown Point's offensive line and sophomore quarterback/linebacker AJ Summers were also highlighted for their exceptional play, with Summers rushing for 222 yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries. Merrillville coach Brad Seiss praised the Bulldogs' offensive line for their strong push, while Buzea named Summers as the best player in Indiana.
The Bulldogs will now advance to a sectional final against Lake Central, having previously only lost twice this season.
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