(LaPorte County, IN) - Two LaPorte County football teams won their sectional championships Friday night.

New Prairie steamrolled South Bend St. Joseph in a workmanlike performance. Sophomore quarterback Marshall Kmiecik completed only one pass, an 18-yard touchdown to Senior Ben Fronk, and New Prairie's runners did the rest. In addition, Kmiecik chipped in three rushing touchdowns of his own. The Cougars nearly repeated that performance after beating St. Joe's 35-0 earlier in the season, finishing off the Indians 35-3. New Prairie will travel to Lowell for a regional contest next Friday. The Cougars beat Lowell during the regular season back in early September.

Michigan City turned in an impressive scoring performance on the road at Mishawaka. After a slow start, the Wolves pulled ahead and didn't look back. Senior running back Raci'on Anderson and Senior receiver Marion Hatch scored three touchdowns in a convincing 48-25 sectional victory. Michigan City will host Valparaiso next Friday.