The Charge Up

What. A. Season.The 2026 West Noble football season has officially come to an end.The Chargers fell just short in the Sectional 26 Championship, losing 14–10 to Angola, but this episode isn't about dwelling on the final 4 points.It's about everything that came before them.10 wins.10 straight victories.An undefeated run through the NECC Big School Division.An NECC Big School Championship.A trip to the Sectional Championship.And one hell of a ride for Charger Country.In Episode 011 of The Charge Up, we recap the final game against Angola, close the books on the Weekly Pick and Power Surge, look back at the numbers and players that powered this season, recognize West Noble's All-NECC selections, revisit some of the moments we'll remember, and give our seniors the sendoff they deserve.We also recognize West Noble Volleyball after an incredible State runner-up season and officially lay out what's coming next for The Charge Up.Because football season may be over...But The Charge Up isn't.Boys & Girls Basketball coverage is coming.Wrestling and other West Noble sports will get their flowers when big moments happen.Have a result, milestone, story or shoutout we should know about?Send it to: [email protected] the players, coaches, families, students and everybody who packed those stands all season:Thank you for giving Charger Country a season worth remembering.Represent the red, white and blue.Support the kids.Support the community.And as always...CHARGERS... RISE UP!

It all comes down to this.West Noble is heading back to Angola — but this time, a Sectional Championship is on the line.The Chargers are coming off a 50–15 win over Jimtown and enter Friday night riding a 10-game winning streak. But forget the records. Forget the stats. And forget West Noble's 14–7 win over Angola earlier this season.At kickoff, it's 0–0.In Episode 010 of The Charge Up, we recap the Jimtown win, finally celebrate a Power Surge HIT, refresh ourselves on an Angola team that's allowed just 7 points through 2 playoff games, break down the head-to-head matchup, make the Weekly Pick, and get Charger Country ready for a championship road trip.PLUS — West Noble Volleyball is going to STATE! We celebrate the Chargers' run to the Class 3A State Championship before they head to Gainbridge Fieldhouse Saturday.We've also got our first-ever listener shoutout and a new way for you to send stories, questions, shoutouts and more into the show. [email protected] night: Fill the visitor stands in Angola.Saturday: Take Charger Country to Indianapolis.SHOW UP. SHOW OUT.Represent the red, white and blue.Support the kids.Support the community.CHARGERS... RISE UP!

West Noble took care of business in Round 1.Now the playoffs get serious.The Chargers return home at 9–1 and riding a 9-game winning streak after a dominant 44–6 victory over South Bend Washington. Waiting for them is a Jimtown team that just knocked off 8–1 Tippecanoe Valley, 15–14, to earn its shot at West Noble in the Class 3A Sectional 26 semifinal.On Episode 009 of The Charge Up, we look back at the opening-round win in South Bend, check the receipts, break down what makes Jimtown dangerous, go head-to-head in 5 key categories, and make the Weekly Pick and Power Surge for Friday night.Plus, Charger Country showed up on the road last week.This week?There’s no road-trip excuse. It’s at home. Fill the stands.And before we get out of here, we give some well-earned love to West Noble Volleyball as the Chargers prepare for their own Class 3A Semi-State run Saturday.Friday night: West Noble vs. Jimtown.Win — and West Noble plays for a Sectional Championship.Lose — and the season is over.Support the kids. Support the community.CHARGERS... RISE UP!

The regular season is over. Now every Friday could be the last.West Noble enters the IHSAA Class 3A playoffs at 8–1, riding an 8-game winning streak and carrying an NECC Big School championship into South Bend for a first-round matchup with South Bend Washington.On this episode of The Charge Up, we look back at the 40–19 Senior Night win over Prairie Heights, check the receipts on the final regular-season Weekly Pick and Power Surge, break down the Chargers’ complete regular-season numbers, and take a closer look at the sectional bracket and this week’s matchup.Plus, we talk about head coach Monte Mawhorter’s challenge to this team as the postseason begins:Break the mold. Raise the bar. Find another gear.Because from here on out, next week isn’t guaranteed.The Charge Up — A West Noble Sports PodcastSupport the kids. Support the community.CHARGERS... RISE UP!

THE CHAMPS ARE COMING HOME.West Noble is officially your 2026 NECC Big School Champion after surviving an absolute battle at Angola, 14–7.This week on The Charge Up, we look back at the championship win, Xy’Mire Barnes-Bridges finding the end zone twice, and Brayden Limerick slamming the door with an interception in the end zone with just 20 seconds remaining.Then it’s back to Charger Country.West Noble enters the regular-season finale 7–1, riding a 7-game winning streak, as Prairie Heights comes to Ligonier for 1 final Friday night before the postseason begins.We’ll break down the Panthers, check in on the Chargers, go head-to-head, make the 6–0 Weekly Pick, and fire off another Power Surge.And then… we take our first look at what’s waiting in Class 3A Sectional 26.The conference championship has been won.There’s still work to do.CHARGERS… RISE UP!

It all comes down to this. West Noble and Angola enter Friday night at 6–1 overall and 3–0 in the NECC Big School, with the conference championship on the line.This week on The Charge Up, we look back at West Noble’s 45–12 win over Lakeland, check the receipts on a 5–0 Weekly Pick record, break down an Angola team riding a five-game winning streak, and go head-to-head to see where the Chargers may have the advantage in their biggest matchup of the season so far.Plus, Lakeland finally posted the stats. And because this isn’t just another week… we’re playing the FULL version of “Charger Country.”West Noble. Angola. Conference championship.CHARGERS… RISE UP!

Episode 5: West Noble at LakelandWest Noble survived a Homecoming battle with Fairfield, 20-14, to improve to 5-1 and keep the U.S. 33 Marker on Charger Hill.Now the Chargers hit the road.This week, West Noble travels to LaGrange to take on the Lakeland Lakers Friday night. We’ll look back at the Fairfield win, check the receipts on my now 4-0 Weekly Pick record, break down what we can find on Lakeland, check in on the Chargers, go head-to-head, name this week’s Must Watches, and finish with another Weekly Pick and Power Surge.And Lakeland...we need to have a little conversation about those stats. The Charge Up - A West Noble Sports PodcastRepresent the red, white and blue.Support the kids. Support the community.CHARGERS... RISE UP!

Homecoming. Rivalry week. And the U.S. 33 Marker is on the line. West Noble is 4-1 after a 30-14 win over Fremont, but that final score doesn’t tell the whole story. The Eagles pushed the Chargers, West Noble answered, and the defense slammed the door in the second half.This week, Fairfield comes to Ligonier for the Battle for the U.S. 33 Marker - and it all happens under the lights on Homecoming night.On Episode 4 of The Charge Up:We break down the Fremont winCheck the receipts on a 3–0 Weekly Pick recordGet to know the Fairfield FalconsGo Head-to-Head in the rivalry matchupName this week’s Must WatchesMake the Weekly Pick and a brand-new Power SurgeAnd get ready for the final game of West Noble’s current home standFairfield vs. West NobleFriday, September 257:00 PMWest Noble High SchoolThe Homecoming Court will be crowned.The U.S. 33 Marker will be defended.And Charger Country will be ready.Represent the red, white and blue.Support the kids. Support the community.CHARGERS… RISE UP!

The Bell stays in Charger Country. West Noble is coming off a dominant 63-0 shutout of Central Noble, and the Chargers wasted absolutely no time taking control - opening with an onside kick, forcing three interceptions, getting a Brayden Limerick pick-six, and taking a 49-0 lead into halftime.We'll break down the Battle for the Bell, check the receipts on a 2-0 Weekly Pick record, and celebrate the first successful Power Surge of the season.Then its onto Fremont - and this matchup is ridiculously close on paper. West Noble: 3-1, 412.3 yards per gameFremont: 3-1, 411.3 yards per gameWe'll know our opponent, check in on the Chargers, go head-to-head, name this week's must watches, make the weekly pick, fire off another power surge, and look ahead to another rivalry game with Fairfield. The Charge Up - Episode 3Fremont at West NobleFriday, September 187:00 pmWest Noble High SchoolRepresent the red, white and blueSupport the kids, Support the communityChargers...... RISE UP!!!

It’s rivalry week in Charger Country. West Noble is 2–1 after surviving a wild 36–27 win over Garrett, and this week the Chargers turn their attention to the Central Noble Cougars in the Battle for the Bell.On Episode 2 of The Charge Up, Skylar breaks down the good, the bad, and the downright messy from Friday night against Garrett—including the snap issues, big plays, penalties, and what West Noble needs to clean up moving forward.Then it’s everything you need for Friday night’s rivalry matchup:Garrett recapThe history of the Battle for the BellKnow Your Opponent: Central NobleCharger Check-InMust WatchesHead-to-HeadThe Weekly PickThe Power SurgeNext Week On DeckAnd this year’s Battle for the Bell has a strange twist: Central Noble is officially the home team... but the game is being played at West Noble High School in Ligonier while Central Noble’s track is being resurfaced.Friday, September 11 • 7:00 PMWest Noble High School — Ligonier, IndianaThe Weekly Pick starts the season 1–0.The Power Surge? Well... 0–1. 😂Time to check the receipts and make some new predictions.Charger Country... CHARGERS RISE UP!