🏈 Friday Night Frenzy: 11 Must-See Week 4 Matchups Set to Shake Up Fort Wayne Football

Here we go!  Week 4 in Northeast Indiana, and the energy is different now. We’re officially out of the "feeling it out" phase of the season. Every team knows who they are… or who they better become fast. Conference standings are taking shape, and while no championships are won in September, this is exactly when they’re lost.

 

This week’s card is full of trap games, statement opportunities, and one Game of the Week that might just determine who’s boss in the SAC.

 

So lace 'em up or at least tighten the chinstrap on your ballcap and let’s dive in.

 

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🔥 Game of the Week: Fort Wayne Wayne (3-0) at Fort Wayne Snider (2-1)

📍 @ Spuller Stadium
🕖 Friday, Sept. 13 – 7:00 PM
📺 Stream: Summit City Sports Livestream
🎙️ Radio: 1380 The Fan

 

Let’s not dance around it: Wayne is the real deal this year. Sitting undefeated through three, with a defense that’s flying to the ball and a playmaker at quarterback that’s putting serious stress on secondaries. But now comes the litmus test: Snider. On the road. Under the lights.

 

The Panthers are coming off a gritty win and always play their best football when their backs are against the wall, especially at home. This one will be physical, fast, and might come down to special teams.

 

What's at stake? The winner keeps pace (or takes control) in the SAC. The loser is playing catch-up the rest of the way.

 

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🗓️ Week 4 Schedule – Fort Wayne Area

All games Friday, September 13, 7:00 PM kickoff unless noted

 

🏆 Summit Athletic Conference (SAC)

• Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger at Carroll (Fort Wayne)

• Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at Fort Wayne South Side

• Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran at Fort Wayne North Side

• Fort Wayne Northrop at Homestead

• Fort Wayne Wayne at Fort Wayne Snider

 

💥 Northeast Eight Conference (NE8)

• New Haven at Leo

• Columbia City at Huntington North

• East Noble at DeKalb

 

🧨 Allen County Athletic Conference (ACAC)

• Heritage at South Adams

• Bluffton at Woodlan

 

🚨 Other Notables in the Area

• North Judson-San Pierre at North Miami

 

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🧠 Quick Hits & Watchlist:

• Can Wayne stay perfect? If they pull off a win over Snider, we’re talking statewide attention.

• Is Dwenger ready to bounce back? They’ve had a tough stretch and now face a surging Carroll squad.

• Leo vs. New Haven is one of the more underrated NE8 tilts this week — both teams are physical and hungry.

• Heritage quietly grinding: The Patriots are playing smart, consistent ball. South Adams will test that toughness.

• Bluffton-Woodlan has all the makings of a 4th quarter dogfight.

 

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📸 Wrap-Up & Fan Shoutout

Friday night football in Fort Wayne isn’t just about wins and losses, t’s community. It's spirit. It's tradition. So whether you're bundled up on metal bleachers or yelling from your driveway with a radio in hand, we want to see what it looks like from your view.

 

👉 Drop your best game photos, fan section videos, and sideline moments right here in our Facebook group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups

 

Let’s make Week 4 the loudest, rowdiest, and most memorable one yet.