Indiana high school girls basketball semi-state pairings announced

The path to the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s girls basketball state championships became clearer on Sunday afternoon with the announcement of semi-state pairings. The semi-state round, scheduled for next Saturday, February 21st, will feature a bracket of semifinal matchups leading to championship games later that evening. These pairings were determined through a lottery-style draw, setting the stage for intense competition across four classifications.

Regional Champions Set the Stage

Several teams already secured their place in the semi-state after winning regional championships on Saturday. Among those advancing are Northridge (Class 4A), Culver Academies (3A), Fairfield (3A), Bremen (2A), Whitko (2A), and Elkhart Christian (1A). These teams will now compete for a coveted spot in the state finals.

Did You Know? The semi-state round features a structured format of two semifinal games followed by a championship game, all within a single day.

Class 4A Showdowns

At LaPorte

The Class 4A semi-state at LaPorte will pit Northridge (20-7) against McCutcheon (22-5) at 11 a.m., followed by a contest between Crown Point (23-4) and Norwell (23-4) at 1 p.m. The winners of these games will then face off at 9 p.m. For the Class 4A championship.

At Jasper

Another Class 4A semi-state will be held at Jasper. Floyd Central (23-3) will take on Lawrence Central (21-4) at 10 a.m., and centre Grove (26-0) will play Evansville Reitz (21-2) at 12 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for 8 p.m.

Class 3A Contests

At Logansport

Logansport will host a Class 3A semi-state featuring Bellmont (22-3) versus Culver Academies (22-5) at 10 a.m. And Connersville (20-7) against Fairfield (20-6) at 12 p.m. The championship game will be played at 8 p.m.

At Southport

Southport will also host a Class 3A semi-state. Washington (22-4) will face Jennings County (19-6) at 10 a.m., and Northview (20-6) will play Roncalli (25-3) at 12 p.m. The championship is set for 8 p.m.

Expert Insight: The lottery-style draw introduces an element of unpredictability, meaning even teams with strong records could face challenging matchups early in the semi-state round.

Class 2A and 1A Brackets

Class 2A

Frankfort will host a Class 2A semi-state with Lapel (22-4) versus Bremen (23-2) at 10 a.m. And Whitko (25-1) against Oak Hill (22-3) at 12 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Greencastle will host another Class 2A semi-state, featuring Heritage Christian (19-8) versus Parke Heritage (19-7) at 10 a.m. And Eastern (Pekin) (18-7) against North Knox (19-6) at 12 p.m., culminating in an 8 p.m. Championship.

Class 1A

Huntington North will host a Class 1A semi-state, with North Miami (18-8) facing Elkhart Christian (22-4) at 10 a.m. And Fremont (26-2) against Monroe Central (21-2) at 12 p.m. The championship game will be played at 8 p.m. Charlestown will also host a Class 1A semi-state, featuring Evansville Christian (19-6) versus Borden (22-4) at 10 a.m. And Greenwood Christian (16-10) against Tindley (17-5) at 12 p.m., with the championship at 8 p.m.

Looking Ahead

The winners of these semi-state contests will advance to the state championship games. While the pairings are set, the outcomes remain uncertain. Each game presents a new challenge, and any team could emerge victorious. Analysts expect closely contested matches across all classifications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time do the semi-state games begin?

Semifinal games begin at 10 a.m. And 12 p.m., with championship games scheduled for 8 p.m. Or 9 p.m., depending on the location.

How were the semi-state pairings determined?

The pairings were determined by a lottery-style draw.

Which teams from the viewing area are competing in the semi-state round?

Northridge, Culver Academies, Fairfield, Bremen, Whitko, and Elkhart Christian are all competing in the semi-state round.

Which team do you think has the best chance of making it to the state championship?