Northridge football rallies past Mishawaka in historic 38-35 win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Northridge High School football defeated Mishawaka 38-35 in a thrilling Northern Lakes Conference matchup on October 2. The Raiders scored a program-first victory against the Cavemen, clinched by a 26-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jake Scholl to Keivontre Copeland with 53 seconds remaining. Both teams traded leads throughout the game, with Mishawaka holding a 14-7 lead at halftime. Northridge improved to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play, while Mishawaka fell to 4-3 and 3-2 in the NLC. This marked a significant achievement for the Raiders, who had won only six games combined in the previous two seasons.
- •Northridge scored 31 points in the second half.
- •Scholl passed for 217 yards and rushed for 84.
- •Copeland caught eight passes for 115 yards.
- •Mishawaka led at halftime 14-7.
- •Northridge's win marked their first ever against Mishawaka.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — Undefeated Northridge football rallies past Mishawaka in instant classic
"It was a back-and-forth game until the final seconds between Northridge and Mishawaka football. It finished as a historic one for the Raiders.
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