Indiana high school football semi-state matchups set

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The high school football season is almost over in the state of Indiana. This weekend, 12 teams will punch their tickets to this year’s state championship games played at Lucas Oil Stadium.

But first, Indiana’s best have to get past the always tough semi-state round played at host schools all across the state.

In the Indianapolis area, undefeated and defending 6A champ Brownsburg hosts Warren Central. First year head coach J.T. Whitaker and his Warriors defeated Center Grove for their first regional crown since 2018.

In the other 6A game, Westfield travels up to Fort Wayne to face Carroll after capturing their third straight regional title with a win over Fishers.

In 5A, another undefeated powerhouse New Palestine plays host to Bloomington South. The Dragons will try to complete a second-straight undefeated season. A dominating win against East Noble last season gave New Pal its fourth state title.

Roncalli is still alive after surviving a trip to Yorktown for the regional championship game last week. The Royals will host Heritage Hills, who have lost just one game this season.

Cascade gets a Saturday matchup against Gibson Southern for their 3A semi-state game. The Cadets have never made it to the state championship game.

It’s a battle of unbeatens in 2A as Brownstown Central takes on Lapel Friday. These two have never before met in the state tournament.

Finally, in 1A, South Putnam heads down towards Cincinnati to play Milan. The Eagles are looking for their first ticket to the state title game since 2002.

Watch The Zone on WISH-TV Friday night at 11:08 p.m. for coverage of this year’s semi-state games.

Full schedule of semi-state games:

6A: Westfield (10-2) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (9-3), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

6A: Warren Central (8-4) at Brownsburg (12-0), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

5A: Concord (11-1) at Merrillville (10-2), Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET

5A: Bloomington South (11-1) at New Palestine (12-0), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

4A: South Bend St. Joseph (12-1) at Fort Wayne Dwenger (11-2), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

4A: Heritage Hills (12-1) at Roncalli (10-3), Friday at 8 p.m. ET

3A: Knox (13-0) at Fort Wayne Luers (8-5), Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET

3A: Adams Central (13-0) at Andrean (11-1), Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET

2A: Brownstown Central (13-0) at Lapel (13-0), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

2A: Gibson Southern (12-1) at Cascade (13-0), Saturday at 7 p.m. ET

1A: Pioneer (12-1) at South Adams, Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET

1A: South Putnam (11-2) at Milan (7-4), Friday at 7 p.m. ET

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