Schedule set for high school football state championships

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It’s officially state championship week in high school football.

Six schools will be crowned state champions between Friday and Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

6A: Westfield vs. Brownsburg; 7 p.m. on Saturday

It’s a rematch of last year’s 6A state championship game. Westfield (11-2) and Brownsburg (13-0) have played each other three times in the last two seasons, with Brownsburg winning all three matchups. However, all of them have been decided by five points or less. Brownsburg is looking for back-to-back state championships, while Westfield is looking for its first state title since 2016.

5A: Merrillville vs. New Palestine; 7 p.m. on Friday

New Palestine (13-0) has won 27 straight games. The Dragons shut out Bloomington South to make it to state for the second straight year. New Palestine is looking for back-to-back state titles and its fifth state championship in school history. Merrillville (11-2) has won 10 straight games. The Pirates are looking for their first state championship since 1976.

4A: Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger vs. Roncalli; 3:00 p.m. on Saturday

The season is ending with the same opponent it started with for both schools. Roncalli beat Bishop Dwenger, 3-0, in Week 1. Roncalli (11-3) took down Heritage Hills to make it to state. The Royals are looking for their 11th state championship, and first since 2020. Bishop Dwenger (12-2) is looking to win its sixth state championship and first since 2018.

3A: Fort Wayne Bishop Luers vs. Cascade; 3 p.m. on Friday

Cascade (14-0) is averaging 54.6 points per game this season and has scored at least 37 points in every game. This is the Cadets’ first ever state championship appearance. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (9-5) was just 4-5 in the regular season, but rattled off five straight wins to make it to state. The Knights shut out Knox win semi-state and make it to its third straight state championship game. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers is looking for its 13th state championship.

2A: Andrean vs. Brownstown Central; 11 a.m. on Friday

Andrean (12-1) has won 12 straight games. Its only loss this year is to 5A Merrillville, who is also playing for a state title. Andrean is looking for its third state championship and first since 2021. Brownstown Central (14-0) took down then-undefeated Lapel to make it to state for the first time in school history. The Braves are averaging 54.8 points per game this season.

1A: Pioneer vs. South Putnam; 11 a.m. on Friday

Pioneer (13-1) has won 12 straight games. This is its first appearance in a state championship game since 2018, and Pioneer is looking for its fourth state title in school history. South Putnam (12-2) made it to state for the first time since 2002. The Eagles are looking for their first state title since 1986, and second in school history.

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