The excitement of high school football in Indiana has reached its peak as the sectional championships wrapped up, setting the stage for the state quarterfinals. Here’s a rundown of the thrilling matches that defined the weekend.

In Class 6A, several teams emerged victorious, showcasing their prowess on the field. Crown Point dominated Penn with a 35-0 win, while FW Carroll edged out FW Snider 21-10. Westfield took down Zionsville 35-13, and Fishers secured a narrow 44-41 victory over Hamilton Southeastern. Brownsburg outlasted Ben Davis 38-35, and Lawrence North surprised Cathedral with a 24-7 win. Warren Central and Center Grove also advanced, defeating Perry Meridian 48-3 and Franklin Central 52-14, respectively[4].

Class 5A saw its share of intense battles as well. Merrillville routed Hammond Morton 55-14, and Valparaiso beat Chesterton 28-21. Warsaw edged Concord 31-28, and Lafayette Jefferson had a convincing 45-14 win over Kokomo. Decatur Central, East Central, Bloomington South, and Castle also secured their spots in the next round with wins over Plainfield, Franklin, Bloomington North, and Evansville North[4].

In Class 4A, New Prairie defeated Hanover Central 35-23, and Mishawaka squeaked past NorthWood 22-21. East Noble shut out FW Bishop Dwenger 19-0, while Huntington North won in overtime against Lebanon 31-28. New Palestine, Bishop Chatard, Martinsville, and Evansville Reitz also advanced with impressive victories[4].

Class 3A featured close contests, including Knox's 12-0 win over Mishawaka Marian and Garrett's 21-20 edge over West Noble. Maconaquah, FW Bishop Luers, Tri-West, and Batesville also secured their places in the next round[4].

Class 2A and Class A teams did not disappoint either. In Class 2A, Andrean shut out Bremen 35-0, and Lafayette Central Catholic had a commanding 60-6 win over North Montgomery. Adams Central, Eastern (Greentown), Lutheran, Lapel, Linton, and Brownstown Central all advanced with significant wins[4].

In Class A, North Judson dominated LaVille 44-18, and Taylor won 28-6 against Pioneer. North Miami, South Adams, South Putnam, Sheridan, Milan, and Providence also moved forward with convincing victories[4].

These sectional championships have set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying state quarterfinal round. As the teams prepare for the next challenge, fans are eagerly anticipating the matchups that will determine the path to the state championships. The spirit of high school football is alive and well in Indiana, and the competition is only getting fiercer.