Scrimmages help Putnam football squads prepare for Week 1

North Putnam's Bobby Phillips (71) leads a group of tacklers against Indianapolis Ritter.

North Putnam quarterback Hayden Rudes (2) waits for the snap as Solomon Gross is back in pass protection.

South Putnam's Christian Zeffel tries to escape an Indianapolis Lutheran defender during Friday's scrimmage.

Hunter Higgins of South Putnam looks up for the ball against Indianapolis Lutheran in Friday night's scrimmage.

Greencastle's Nick Costin uses the old-fashioned stiff arm to keep a Southmont defender away from him.

Elijah Williams of Greencastle brings down a Southmont ball carrier.

Cloverdale quarterback Drew Boyette (8) prepares to hand off during Friday night's scrimmage at South Vermillion.