IMG Academy and New Palestine prepare for Friday night matchup
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 9, 2026, 8:31 AM
Last updated Oct 9, 2026
IMG Academy, ranked No. 4 nationally, heads to New Palestine for a Friday night game. The Florida team boasts 19 four-star recruits, including top quarterback Jayden Wade and edge rusher Jackson Vaughn. This matchup was arranged after New Castle and Shelbyville left the Hoosier Heritage Conference. New Palestine, led by coach Kyle Ralph, aims to foster competition despite a recent loss to Roncalli. IMG Academy will be featured on ESPN2 next week against NFL Academy from London.
- •IMG Academy is ranked No. 4 by USA TODAY.
- •Jayden Wade has 1,188 passing yards and 16 TDs this season.
- •New Palestine added IMG Academy after conference changes.
- •Coach Kyle Ralph prioritizes competitive matchups.
- •IMG Academy's next game will air on ESPN2.
- 8:31 AMYahoo Sports — Nationally-ranked IMG Academy brings star-studded roster to New Palestine
"IMG Academy is ranked No. 4 in the country. The Florida-based program brings star-studded roster to New Palestine.
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