Friday Night Football Spotlight: Olympians and Bull Dogs Ready for Kickoff

Friday night lights return across Indiana, and two marquee matchups highlight the opening week right here in Columbus.

The Columbus East Olympians travel to Bloomington South to take on the Panthers in a non-conference showdown. East enters with plenty of optimism, looking to sharpen their swords against a perennial powerhouse. The Olympians’ tradition of tough line play and relentless effort gives them every chance to hang with the Panthers under the lights.

Meanwhile, our Game of the Week shines on Max Andress Field, where the Columbus North Bull Dogs host the Whiteland Warriors. It’s a heavyweight tilt between two programs hungry to set the tone for 2025. The Bull Dogs will rely on their mix of veteran leadership and emerging playmakers to keep the Warriors at bay.

Join Dick Johnson and Jeremy Giggy live from the Sam Simmermaker Press Box with pregame coverage starting at 6:20 on 1010 WCSI AM, 98.1 FM, and streaming at 1010wcsi.com. If you can’t make it to the stands, tune in to catch every down, every hit, and every touchdown of our high school football season opener.

This fall, we’re your home for high school football — and tonight, the countdown to kickoff is over.