The Indiana high school basketball postseason is heating up, with sectional championships decided across all four classes on Saturday, February 7th. Sixty-four teams remain in contention as they prepare for regional play, scheduled for February 14th.
Class 4A: Penn and Northridge Advance
In Class 4A, Penn dominated Adams, securing a decisive 62-15 victory in their sectional matchup. Meanwhile, Northridge edged out Warsaw in a closer contest, winning 63-60. These two teams will now represent their sectionals in the regional round.
Penn (24-3) will face Crown Point (21-4) at LaPorte High School on February 14th. Northridge (19-7) will take on Valparaiso (23-2) at Jimtown High School, also on February 14th. These regional matchups promise competitive contests as teams vie for a spot in the semi-state tournament.
Class 3A: Culver Academies and Fairfield Claim Sectional Titles
Culver Academies demonstrated their strength in Class 3A, defeating Saint Joseph 57-50 in their sectional final. Fairfield secured a narrow victory over Tippecanoe Valley, winning 30-28. Both teams will advance to the regional tournament.
Fairfield (19-6) will face Kankakee Valley (20-4) at Winamac High School on February 14th. Culver Academies (21-5) will battle Highland (18-6) at the same location later that evening. The Winamac regional is shaping up to be a key battleground in the 3A bracket.
Class 2A: Bremen Cruises to Regional Play
Bremen showcased their dominance in Class 2A, defeating Winamac 58-39 in their sectional final. Oak Hill also secured a sectional title, overcoming Rochester with a score of 32-21. Bremen’s strong performance positions them as a favorite in the regional tournament.
Bremen (22-2) will face Andrean (10-13) at LaPorte High School on February 14th. This regional matchup presents a contrast in records, with Bremen entering as the clear favorite.
Class 1A: Marquette Catholic and Elkhart Christian Victorious
Marquette Catholic delivered a commanding performance in Class 1A, defeating Washington 60-24 in their sectional final. Elkhart Christian also secured a sectional title, winning against Culver Community 37-27. Both teams will move forward to the regional tournament.
Marquette Catholic (22-3) will face Fremont (25-2) at Jimtown High School on February 14th. Elkhart Christian (21-4) will take on West Central (18-6) at Warsaw High School, also on February 14th. These regional games will be crucial in determining which teams advance to the semi-state level.
The IHSAA state tournament series is progressing rapidly, with sectionals now complete. The focus shifts to the regional matchups, where teams will compete for a chance to reach the semi-state tournament on , and the State Finals on . The intensity and excitement are building as Indiana high school basketball heads towards its championship conclusion.
The IHSAA season began with first practices on and first contests on . Sectionals took place on and , followed by further games on and . Regionals are set for , with the semi-states on , culminating in the State Finals on .
