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FRIDAY, FEB. 6
Sagarin Ratings © Jeff Sagarin
MUNSTER SECTIONAL
Lake Central (12-12) at Munster (6-17)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Munster.
COACHES: Joe Huppenthal, 177-85 in 10th year at Lake Central, 293-124 in 17th year overall. DeAndre Williams, 55-40 in 4th year at Munster, 73-88 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lake Central, 63.84, 154th overall, 57th in 4A. Munster, 51.41, 241st overall, 75th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lake Central defeated Washington Twp., 41-31. Munster lost to Valparaiso, 69-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lake Central 5-5; Munster 2-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lake Central 269-179. Munster 269-220.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Lake Central, 29-7.
LAST MEETING: Lake Central, 42-12, Dec. 2, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Lake Central, 19-3.
jh PREDICTION: Lake Central, 49-33.
Hammond Central (7-14) vs. Crown Point (20-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm CT, Munster.
COACHES: Okeisha Howard-Kirmil, 58-60 in 5th year at Hammond, 89-128 in 10th year overall. Bradley Stangel, 20-4 in 1st year at Crown Point.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crown Point, 82.69, 47th overall, 33rd in 4A. Hammond, 54.81, 218th overall, 67th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hammond lost to Hobart, 42-27. Crown Point defeated Hammond Morton, 53-49.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hammond 3-5; Crown Point 6-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hammond 230-172. Crown Point 313-212.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Crown Point, 3-2.
LAST MEETING: Crown Point, 64-44, Nov. 15, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Hammond, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Crown Point, 60-33.
VALPARAISO SECTIONAL
Portage (8-14) vs. Merrillville (5-19)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Valparaiso.
COACHES: Rich Davis, 8-14 in 1st year at Portage, 15-31 in 2nd year overall. Darian Patton-Straughter, 20-26 in 2nd year at Merrillville, 63-44 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Merrillville, 58.53, 193rd overall, 64th in 4A. Portage, 54.01, 224th overall, 71st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Portage lost to Kankakee Valley, 35-30. Merrillville lost to Lowell, 50-47.
VS. COMMON FOES: Portage 4-6; Merrillville 2-8.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Portage 227-246. Merrillville 283-216.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Merrillville, 34-10.
LAST MEETING: Merrillville, 42-33, Jan. 24, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Merrillville, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Merrillville, 45-40.
Hobart (10-12) at Valparaiso (21-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm CT, Valparaiso.
COACHES: Ryan Gregory, 13-31 in 2nd year at Hobart, 20-46 in 3rd year overall. Kelly Kratz, 40-10 in 2nd year at Valparaiso, 80-47 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Valparaiso, 91.29, 18th overall, 14th in 4A. Hobart, 54.19, 222nd overall, 70th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Hobart defeated Hammond Central, 42-27. Valparaiso defeated Chesterton, 63-31.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hobart 3-4; Valparaiso 8-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hobart 224-253. Valparaiso 297-228.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Valparaiso, 20-5.
LAST MEETING: Valparaiso, 64-33, Feb. 4, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Valparaiso, 6-1.
jh PREDICTION: Valparaiso, 71-20.
PENN SECTIONAL
South Bend Riley (8-15) vs. South Bend Adams (10-8)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Penn.
COACHES: Karl Columbus, 27-43 in 3rd year at SB Riley. Maurice Scott Jr., 10-8 in 1st year at SB Adams.
SAGARIN RATINGS: SB Adams, 59.41, 188th overall, 62nd in 4A. SB Riley, 55.18, 216th overall, 66th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: SB Riley lost to Morgan Twp., 58-51, OT. SB Adams defeated Mishawaka, 49-44.
VS. COMMON FOES: SB Riley 3-6; SB Adams 6-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: SB Riley 286-218. SB Adams 191-183.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: SB Adams, 18-14.
LAST MEETING: South Bend Riley, 61-60, Jan. 16, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: SB Adams, 6-5.
jh PREDICTION: SB Adams, 51-47.
GOSHEN SECTIONAL
Northridge (17-7) vs. Concord (11-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Goshen.
COACHES: Doug Springer, 338-129 in 19th year at Northridge, 390-147 in 22nd year overall. Brandon Abel, 29-37 in 3rd year at Concord.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northridge, 90.64, 21st overall, 17th in 4A. Concord, 58.51, 194th overall, 65th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Northridge defeated Plymouth, 70-29. Concord defeated Prairie Heights, 44-18.
VS. COMMON FOES: Northridge 7-2; Concord 5-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northridge 330-209. Concord 275-225.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Northridge, 27-4.
LAST MEETING: Northridge, 68-33, Dec. 12, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Concord, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Northridge, 63-28.
Warsaw (23-2) vs. Elkhart (16-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Goshen.
COACHES: Lenny Krebs, 161-57 in 9th year at Warsaw, 291-231 in 23rd year overall. Ken Hunt, 42-28 in 3rd year at Elkhart.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Warsaw, 103.64, 3rd overall, 3rd in 4A. Elkhart, 75.52, 73rd overall, 43rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Warsaw defeated Bellmont, 72-57. Elkhart defeated Goshen, 62-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Warsaw 10-1; Elkhart 8-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Warsaw 343-234. Elkhart 269-245.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Warsaw, 4-1.
LAST MEETING: Warsaw, 67-36, Feb. 7, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 1-1.
jh PREDICTION: Warsaw, 68-33.
CARROLL (FORT WAYNE) SECTIONAL
Fort Wayne Snider (16-6) vs. Fort Wayne Northrop (11-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Carroll.
COACHES: Reggie Tharp, 72-26 in 4th year at Snider. Katie Jackson, 75-38 in 5th year at Northrop, 115-120 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Snider, 89.83, 23rd overall, 18th in 4A. Northrop, 83.92, 41st overall, 29th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Snider defeated Carroll (Fort Wayne), 69-42. Northrop lost to Homestead, 73-70,3OT.
VS. COMMON FOES: Snider 7-3; Northrop 7-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Snider 256-231. Northrop 292-184.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Snider, 31-12.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Snider, 49-48, Jan. 9, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Snider, 17-12.
jh PREDICTION: Snider, 55-49.
Fort Wayne North (0-20) at Carroll (Fort Wayne) (11-13)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Carroll.
COACHES: Mark Redding, 202-132 in 14th year at Carroll, 396-304 in 31st year overall. Michael Wallace, 17-138 in 7th year at North Side.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 67.40, 132nd overall, 50th in 4A. North Side, 24.22, 355th overall, 82nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Carroll lost to Fort Wayne Snider, 69-42. North Side lost to Fort Wayne Concordia, 71-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carroll 6-3; North Side 0-9.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carroll 308-236. North Side 224-220.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Carroll, 16-0.
LAST MEETING: Carroll (Fort Wayne), 70-20, Jan. 29, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Carroll, 4-2.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 71-21.
FORT WAYNE SOUTH SECTIONAL
Fort Wayne Wayne (7-14) vs. Norwell (20-4)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, South Side.
COACHES: Lawyer Smith III, 7-14 in 1st year at Wayne. Eric Thornton, 495-202 in 29th year at Norwell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Norwell, 98.58, 6th overall, 6th in 4A. Wayne, 53.75, 229th overall, 73rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Wayne defeated Fort Wayne Concordia, 56-41. Norwell defeated East Noble, 66-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wayne 2-8; Norwell 9-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wayne 230-238. Norwell 371-180.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Norwell, 20-1.
LAST MEETING: Norwell, 70-22, Nov. 6, 2018.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Norwell, 3-0.
jh PREDICTION: Norwell, 77-19.
Huntington North (7-15) vs. Homestead (23-2)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, South Side.
COACHES: Gary Andrews, 7-15 in 1st year at Huntington North, 174-59 in 10th year overall. Rod Parker, 472-145 in 25th year at Homestead.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Homestead, 105.39, 1st overall, 1st in 4A. Huntington North, 64.83, 149th overall, 55th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Huntington North lost to Indianapolis Cathedral, 59-34. Homestead defeated Fort Wayne South, 64-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Huntington North 4-5; Homestead 9-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Huntington North 283-211. Homestead 315-257.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Homestead, 20-13.
LAST MEETING: Homestead, 63-27, Feb. 10, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 6-6.
jh PREDICTION: Homestead, 75-30.
MCCUTCHEON SECTIONAL
Harrison (West Lafayette) (8-14) vs. Kokomo (12-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, McCutcheon.
COACHES: Rush McColley, 113-75 in 8th year at Harrison, 132-99 in 10th year overall. Haley Peckinpaugh, 79-59 in 6th year at Kokomo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Harrison, 66.94, 136th overall, 52nd in 4A. Kokomo, 63.53, 159th overall, 58th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Harrison lost to West Lafayette, 30-29. Kokomo defeated Muncie Central, 53-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Harrison 1-5; Kokomo 1-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Harrison 271-227. Kokomo 258-258.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Kokomo, 20-10.
LAST MEETING: Kokomo, 59-57, OT, Jan. 13, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Kokomo, 4-2.
jh PREDICTION: Harrison, 47-45.
Lafayette Jeff (19-4) at McCutcheon (19-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, McCutcheon.
COACHES: Jenna Sullivan, 43-53 in 4th year at Lafayette Jeff. Jeff Knoy, 317-189 in 21st year at McCutcheon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: McCutcheon, 89.67, 25th overall, 20th in 4A. Lafayette Jeff, 84.11, 40th overall, 28th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Lafayette Jeff defeated Danville, 68-48. McCutcheon defeated West Lafayette, 59-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lafayette Jeff 9-0; McCutcheon 8-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lafayette Jeff 250-269. McCutcheon 342-206.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: McCutcheon, 30-16.
LAST MEETING: McCutcheon, 65-33, Dec. 16, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: McCutcheon, 18-8.
jh PREDICTION: McCutcheon, 58-47.
CARMEL SECTIONAL
Zionsville (12-11) at Carmel (9-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Carmel.
COACHES: Jessica Darmelio, 9-13 in 1st year at Carmel, 107-59 in 7th year overall. Jennifer Drudge, 22-24 in 2nd year at Zionsville, 56-57 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carmel, 82.11, 50th overall, 35th in 4A. Zionsville, 81.27, 54th overall, 37th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Carmel lost to Ben Davis, 57-47. Zionsville defeated Fishers, 50-37.
VS. COMMON FOES: Carmel 3-6; Zionsville 4-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Carmel 322-180. Zionsville 303-213.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Carmel, 10-4.
LAST MEETING: Carmel, 50-39, Nov. 18, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Carmel, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Carmel, 49-47.
Noblesville (9-11) vs. Hamilton Southeastern (18-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Carmel.
COACHES: Donna Buckley, 275-147 in 18th year at Noblesville, 371-221 in 26th year overall. Brian Satterfield, 101-20 in 5th year at Hamilton SE.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hamilton SE, 92.53, 14th overall, 12th in 4A. Noblesville, 76.96, 68th overall, 41st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Noblesville defeated Anderson, 60-40. Hamilton SE defeated Westfield, 60-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Noblesville 2-8; Hamilton SE 10-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Noblesville 250-199. Hamilton SE 327-181.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Hamilton SE, 28-8.
LAST MEETING: Hamilton Southeastern, 50-34, Dec. 3, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Noblesville, 14-6.
jh PREDICTION: Hamilton SE, 59-38.
PENDLETON HEIGHTS SECTIONAL
Richmond (4-17) at Pendleton Heights (20-3)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Pendleton Hts..
COACHES: Gabrielle Smith, 16-29 in 2nd year at Richmond. Nick Rogers, 69-30 in 4th year at Pendleton Hts..
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pendleton Hts., 92.23, 15th overall, 13th in 4A. Richmond, 54.52, 221st overall, 69th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Richmond lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 68-23. Pendleton Hts. defeated Mount Vernon (Fortville), 60-39.
VS. COMMON FOES: Richmond 0-3; Pendleton Hts. 4-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Richmond 260-213. Pendleton Hts. 306-212.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Pendleton Hts., 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Pendleton Heights, 64-39, Feb. 2, 2022, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Pendleton Hts., 3-0.
jh PREDICTION: Pendleton Hts., 72-26.
Anderson (6-16) vs. Greenfield-Central (12-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Pendleton Hts..
COACHES: Aaron Boyd, 18-52 in 3rd year at Anderson. Bradley Key, 93-89 in 8th year at Greenfield, 221-165 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greenfield, 73.00, 95th overall, 46th in 4A. Anderson, 64.31, 151st overall, 56th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Anderson lost to Noblesville, 60-40. Greenfield defeated Muncie Central, 50-13.
VS. COMMON FOES: Anderson 2-4; Greenfield 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Anderson 283-205. Greenfield 267-242.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Anderson, 6-4.
LAST MEETING: Anderson, 56-55, Jan. 13, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Anderson, 4-0.
jh PREDICTION: Greenfield, 49-44.
NORTH CENTRAL (INDIANAPOLIS) SECTIONAL
Indianapolis Arsenal Tech (7-12) vs. Lawrence Central (18-4)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, North Central.
COACHES: Michael Fox, 26-57 in 4th year at Arsenal Tech, 39-103 in 7th year overall. Jannon Lampley, 86-15 in 4th year at Lawrence Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lawrence Central, 102.22, 4th overall, 4th in 4A. Arsenal Tech, 18.79, 372nd overall, 83rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Arsenal Tech defeated Victory College Prep, 52-47. Lawrence Central defeated Elkhart, 67-27.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Arsenal Tech 178-187. Lawrence Central 253-169.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Arsenal Tech, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence Central, 107-28, Dec. 4, 2019.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 2-2.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrence Central, 102-10.
Lawrence North (10-13) at North Central (Indianapolis) (9-12)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, North Central.
COACHES: FahKara Hawkins, 9-12 in 1st year at North Central. Stephen Thomas, 66-37 in 4th year at Lawrence North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Central, 84.51, 37th overall, 26th in 4A. Lawrence North, 83.42, 44th overall, 30th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: North Central defeated Warren Central, 47-45. Lawrence North defeated Warren Central, 60-58.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Central 3-3; Lawrence North 3-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Central 285-192. Lawrence North 315-183.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Lawrence North, 26-21.
LAST MEETING: Lawrence North, 62-57, Nov. 19, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Lawrence North, 6-5.
jh PREDICTION: Lawrence North, 52-51.
PLAINFIELD SECTIONAL
Pike (22-1) vs. Avon (9-14)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Plainfield.
COACHES: Keith Hollins, 59-41 in 4th year at Pike. Becca Hoefler, 9-14 in 1st year at Avon, 76-89 in 7th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Pike, 103.74, 2nd overall, 2nd in 4A. Avon, 78.21, 64th overall, 40th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Pike defeated Lawrence North, 80-49. Avon lost to Center Grove, 49-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Pike 8-0; Avon 2-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Pike 290-202. Avon 300-219.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Pike, 19-8.
LAST MEETING: Pike, 75-38, Nov. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Pike, 4-2.
jh PREDICTION: Pike, 70-40.
Brownsburg (12-9) at Plainfield (20-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Plainfield.
COACHES: Josh Sabol, 31-14 in 2nd year at Brownsburg, 129-110 in 10th year overall. Curt Benge, 474-247 in 31st year at Plainfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brownsburg, 100.30, 5th overall, 5th in 4A. Plainfield, 93.49, 9th overall, 9th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Brownsburg defeated Zionsville, 75-34. Plainfield defeated Ben Davis, 55-51.
VS. COMMON FOES: Brownsburg 5-3; Plainfield 8-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Brownsburg 317-162. Plainfield 293-274.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Brownsburg, 28-26.
LAST MEETING: Plainfield, 60-54, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Brownsburg, 12-6.
jh PREDICTION: Brownsburg, 58-51.
CENTER GROVE SECTIONAL
Franklin Central (12-9) vs. Decatur Central (11-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Center Grove.
COACHES: Vince Cerbone, 80-107 in 8th year at Franklin Central, 313-255 in 25th year overall. Nic Carothers, 42-46 in 4th year at Decatur Central, 105-118 in 10th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Franklin Central, 91.09, 19th overall, 15th in 4A. Decatur Central, 87.37, 32nd overall, 22nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Franklin Central defeated Fishers, 43-40. Decatur Central defeated Mooresville, 69-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Franklin Central 3-4; Decatur Central 1-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Franklin Central 299-177. Decatur Central 262-215.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Franklin Central, 14-10.
LAST MEETING: Franklin Central, 72-49, Nov. 8, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Franklin Central, 2-0.
jh PREDICTION: Franklin Central, 59-47.
Southport (4-16) at Center Grove (23-0)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Center Grove.
COACHES: Larry Williams, 16-26 in 2nd year at Southport. Kevin Stuckmeyer, 181-49 in 9th year at Center Grove.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Center Grove, 93.41, 10th overall, 10th in 4A. Southport, 54.75, 219th overall, 68th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Southport lost to Greenfield-Central, 56-42. Center Grove defeated Perry Meridian, 66-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Southport 2-6; Center Grove 9-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southport 227-221. Center Grove 275-241.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Center Grove, 9-1.
LAST MEETING: Center Grove, 58-47, Nov. 10, 2015.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Center Grove, 4-2.
jh PREDICTION: Center Grove, 70-20.
TERRE HAUTE NORTH SECTIONAL
Martinsville (6-15) vs. Terre Haute South (15-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, TH North.
COACHES: Dave Nuckles, 22-48 in 3rd year at Martinsville. Jason Setliff, 24-35 in 3rd year at TH South.
SAGARIN RATINGS: TH South, 70.57, 108th overall, 49th in 4A. Martinsville, 66.55, 140th overall, 53rd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Martinsville lost to Franklin, 53-40. TH South lost to Bloomington South, 63-43.
VS. COMMON FOES: Martinsville 1-4; TH South 3-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Martinsville 249-226. TH South 210-234.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Martinsville, 16-6.
LAST MEETING: Terre Haute South, 60-50, Jan. 13, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Martinsville, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: TH South, 50-41.
Bloomington South (17-5) vs. Bloomington North (12-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, TH North.
COACHES: Larry Winters, 383-222 in 27th year at Bloomington South. Kiley Jarrett, 44-29 in 3rd year at Bloomington North.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bloomington South, 83.34, 45th overall, 31st in 4A. Bloomington North, 73.04, 94th overall, 45th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bloomington South lost to Brownsburg, 73-38. Bloomington North defeated Terre Haute North, 46-31.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bloomington South 11-0; Bloomington North 6-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bloomington South 263-234. Bloomington North 308-210.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bloomington South, 23-12.
LAST MEETING: Bloomington South, 62-36, Dec. 18, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Bloomington South, 12-7.
jh PREDICTION: Bloomington South, 57-37.
COLUMBUS EAST SECTIONAL
Columbus North (17-6) vs. Whiteland (6-16)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Columbus East.
COACHES: Brett White, 73-45 in 5th year at Columbus North. Lindsay Harroff, 6-16 in 1st year at Whiteland.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbus North, 84.94, 35th overall, 24th in 4A. Whiteland, 63.17, 160th overall, 59th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Columbus North lost to Indianapolis Roncalli, 74-60. Whiteland defeated Mooresville, 63-54.
VS. COMMON FOES: Columbus North 7-2; Whiteland 3-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Columbus North 279-237. Whiteland 256-238.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Columbus North, 14-5.
LAST MEETING: Columbus North, 53-25, Jan. 6, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Columbus North, 63-36.
Franklin (14-8) vs. East Central (20-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Columbus East.
COACHES: Mike Armstrong, 64-34 in 4th year at Franklin, 490-369 in 38th year overall. Kevin Moore, 275-131 in 17th year at East Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Franklin, 88.74, 28th overall, 21st in 4A. East Central, 82.25, 48th overall, 34th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Franklin defeated Martinsville, 53-40. East Central defeated Columbus East, 53-16.
VS. COMMON FOES: Franklin 4-1; East Central 4-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Franklin 282-213. East Central 250-257.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Franklin, 11-2.
LAST MEETING: East Central, 51-38, Feb. 7, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 1-1.
jh PREDICTION: Franklin, 53-48.
NEW ALBANY SECTIONAL
Bedford North Lawrence (16-7) at New Albany (4-18)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, New Albany.
COACHES: Chase Spreen, 16-7 in 1st year at Bedford NL. Kelsy Taylor, 4-18 in 1st year at New Albany.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bedford NL, 80.27, 58th overall, 38th in 4A. New Albany, 70.76, 107th overall, 48th in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Bedford NL lost to Borden, 43-36. New Albany lost to Seymour, 42-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bedford NL 4-4; New Albany 2-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bedford NL 287-239. New Albany 277-202.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bedford NL, 30-6.
LAST MEETING: Bedford North Lawrence, 63-40, Dec. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Bedford NL, 9-2.
jh PREDICTION: Bedford NL, 47-44.
Seymour (6-17) vs. Floyd Central (20-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, New Albany.
COACHES: Nathan Owen, 6-17 in 1st year at Seymour, 20-27 in 2nd year overall. Jerry Hickey, 43-8 in 2nd year at Floyd Central, 202-120 in 13th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Floyd Central, 93.86, 8th overall, 8th in 4A. Seymour, 67.00, 135th overall, 51st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Seymour lost to Charlestown, 42-32. Floyd Central defeated Jeffersonville, 66-56.
VS. COMMON FOES: Seymour 4-8; Floyd Central 10-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Seymour 285-240. Floyd Central 294-214.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Seymour, 19-14.
LAST MEETING: Floyd Central, 56-25, Dec. 18, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Floyd Central, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Floyd Central, 60-30.
CASTLE SECTIONAL
Evansville Reitz (18-2) vs. Gibson Southern (17-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Castle.
COACHES: Brock Stone, 50-14 in 3rd year at Reitz, 95-49 in 6th year overall. Kyle Brasher, 162-44 in 8th year at Gibson Southern.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Reitz, 93.28, 11th overall, 11th in 4A. Gibson Southern, 83.20, 46th overall, 32nd in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Reitz defeated Evansville Memorial, 59-20. Gibson Southern defeated North Knox, 59-50.
VS. COMMON FOES: Reitz 5-1; Gibson Southern 4-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Reitz 228-185. Gibson Southern 271-233.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Gibson Southern, 22-1.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Reitz, 67-33, Dec. 22, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Gibson Southern, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Reitz, 57-44.
Evansville Harrison (9-13) at Castle (20-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm CT, Castle.
COACHES: Andre Thomas, 9-13 in 1st year at Harrison, 58-57 in 5th year overall. Josh Kain, 20-4 in 1st year at Castle.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Castle, 89.71, 24th overall, 19th in 4A. Harrison, 61.25, 177th overall, 61st in 4A.
LAST OUTING: Harrison defeated Evansville Memorial, 49-40. Castle defeated Evansville North, 53-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Harrison 3-7; Castle 11-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Harrison 253-226. Castle 272-212.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Castle, 35-6.
LAST MEETING: Castle, 75-28, Jan. 17, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Castle, 12-1.
jh PREDICTION: Castle, 66-36.
CALUMET SECTIONAL
East Chicago Central (6-10) vs. Highland (16-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Calumet.
COACHES: Lani Edmonds, 22-36 in 3rd year at East Chicago, 24-45 in 4th year overall. Eric Kundich, 31-17 in 2nd year at Highland, 214-172 in 17th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Highland, 64.70, 150th overall, 47th in 3A. East Chicago, 48.50, 254th overall, 72nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: East Chicago lost to LaPorte, 59-55. Highland defeated Calumet, 66-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: East Chicago 2-5; Highland 6-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: East Chicago 155-168. Highland 212-257.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: East Chicago, 16-12.
LAST MEETING: Highland, 54-39, Dec. 4, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: East Chicago, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Highland, 52-37.
Hammond Noll (12-10) vs. Griffith (11-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm CT, Calumet.
COACHES: Vanita Golston, 208-153 in 15th year at Bishop Noll. Kevin Ballard, 11-11 in 1st year at Griffith.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Noll, 59.03, 190th overall, 58th in 3A. Griffith, 38.98, 307th overall, 85th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bishop Noll defeated Calumet Christian, 46-29. Griffith defeated Gary West, 50-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bishop Noll 8-2; Griffith 6-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bishop Noll 222-191. Griffith 200-254.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bishop Noll, 10-9.
LAST MEETING: Hammond Noll, 54-27, Jan. 27, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Griffith, 3-0.
jh PREDICTION: Bishop Noll, 53-34.
KANKAKEE VALLEY SECTIONAL
Hanover Central (10-11) vs. River Forest (7-14)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Kankakee Valley.
COACHES: Larry Govert, 56-38 in 4th year at Hanover Central, 73-63 in 6th year overall. Doug Godbolt, 19-26 in 2nd year at River Forest, 132-121 in 11th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Hanover Central, 58.26, 195th overall, 59th in 3A. River Forest, 32.49, 329th overall, 90th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Hanover Central lost to Crown Point, 51-29. River Forest defeated Lake Station, 51-41.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hanover Central 7-5; River Forest 1-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hanover Central 250-215. River Forest 191-247.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Hanover Central, 27-4.
LAST MEETING: Hanover Central, 53-36, Dec. 13, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Hanover Central, 7-1.
jh PREDICTION: Hanover Central, 54-30.
Lowell (16-7) at Kankakee Valley (18-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm CT, Kankakee Valley.
COACHES: David Walstra, 41-29 in 3rd year at Kankakee Valley. Kelly Chavez, 114-122 in 10th year at Lowell.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Kankakee Valley, 68.80, 122nd overall, 38th in 3A. Lowell, 68.43, 126th overall, 41st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Kankakee Valley defeated Portage, 35-30. Lowell defeated Illiana Christian, 57-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Kankakee Valley 12-2; Lowell 9-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Kankakee Valley 251-234. Lowell 248-248.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Kankakee Valley, 14-11.
LAST MEETING: Kankakee Valley, 54-43, Dec. 5, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 1-1.
jh PREDICTION: Kankakee Valley, 49-40.
MISHAWAKA MARIAN SECTIONAL
John Glenn (18-5) vs. Culver Academy (19-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Marian.
COACHES: Ryan Reese, 47-25 in 3rd year at Glenn. Bill Murchie, 80-42 in 5th year at Culver Academy.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver Academy, 69.47, 117th overall, 36th in 3A. Glenn, 56.86, 205th overall, 62nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Glenn defeated Illiana Christian, 37-26. Culver Academy defeated New Prairie, 65-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Glenn 7-4; Culver Academy 7-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Glenn 265-245. Culver Academy 226-284.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Glenn, 22-5.
LAST MEETING: Culver Academy, 47-33, Feb. 8, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Glenn, 5-1.
jh PREDICTION: Culver Academy, 43-36.
South Bend St. Joseph (18-4) at Mishawaka Marian (11-10)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Marian.
COACHES: Mike Bauer, 19-47 in 3rd year at Marian. Scott Francoeur, 70-67 in 6th year at SB St. Joseph.
SAGARIN RATINGS: SB St. Joseph, 75.06, 78th overall, 21st in 3A. Marian, 48.46, 255th overall, 73rd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Marian defeated Our Lady of the Lake (Mich.), 68-24. SB St. Joseph defeated Plymouth, 54-33.
VS. COMMON FOES: Marian 4-6; SB St. Joseph 7-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marian 234-215. SB St. Joseph 260-223.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: SB St. Joseph, 26-9.
LAST MEETING: South Bend St. Joseph, 72-35, Dec. 5, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: SB St. Joseph, 7-4.
jh PREDICTION: SB St. Joseph, 63-36.
TIPPECANOE VALLEY SECTIONAL
Columbia City (16-7) at Tippecanoe Valley (16-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Tippy Valley.
COACHES: Rebekah Parker, 29-17 in 2nd year at Tippy Valley. Amy Shearer, 237-149 in 16th year at Columbia City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Columbia City, 82.16, 49th overall, 10th in 3A. Tippy Valley, 75.22, 75th overall, 19th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Tippy Valley defeated Wawasee, 57-20. Columbia City defeated West Noble, 58-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tippy Valley 1-3; Columbia City 2-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tippy Valley 271-222. Columbia City 304-224.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Columbia City, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Columbia City, 52-44, Feb. 10, 2009, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Columbia City, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Columbia City, 49-42.
NorthWood (10-13) vs. Fairfield (17-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Tippy Valley.
COACHES: Taylor Burkhart, 61-38 in 4th year at NorthWood. Kyle Hartman, 57-17 in 3rd year at Fairfield.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fairfield, 74.65, 83rd overall, 24th in 3A. NorthWood, 54.01, 225th overall, 66th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: NorthWood lost to Penn, 68-18. Fairfield defeated Wawasee, 46-38.
VS. COMMON FOES: NorthWood 6-3; Fairfield 8-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: NorthWood 284-243. Fairfield 276-249.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: NorthWood, 17-8.
LAST MEETING: Fairfield, 42-32, Nov. 25, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: NorthWood, 15-3.
jh PREDICTION: Fairfield, 50-30.
EAST NOBLE SECTIONAL
Fort Wayne Concordia (5-16) vs. DeKalb (11-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, East Noble.
COACHES: Nicole Bolinger, 39-76 in 5th year at Concordia. Mark Pixley, 11-11 in 1st year at DeKalb, 198-150 in 14th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: DeKalb, 61.40, 176th overall, 56th in 3A. Concordia, 53.83, 226th overall, 67th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Concordia lost to Fort Wayne Wayne, 56-41. DeKalb defeated Fort Wayne Dwenger, 48-41.
VS. COMMON FOES: Concordia 4-10; DeKalb 6-9.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Concordia 264-208. DeKalb 231-263.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Concordia, 8-5.
LAST MEETING: DeKalb, 53-50, Dec. 9, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: DeKalb, 53-45.
MISSISSINEWA SECTIONAL
Heritage (6-13) at Mississinewa (4-17)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Mississinewa.
COACHES: Laura Friday, 57-100 in 7th year at Mississinewa. Jason Miller, 6-13 in 1st year at Heritage.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Mississinewa, 40.73, 299th overall, 82nd in 3A. Heritage, 37.18, 313th overall, 88th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Mississinewa lost to South Adams, 35-32. Heritage lost to Jay County, 76-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Mississinewa 0-2; Heritage 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Mississinewa 228-249. Heritage 188-222.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Heritage, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Heritage, 56-42, Feb. 3, 2021, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Heritage, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Mississinewa, 44-36.
Bellmont (19-3) vs. Marion (12-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Mississinewa.
COACHES: Andy Heim, 205-143 in 15th year at Bellmont. Ronikka Drake, 22-25 in 2nd year at Marion.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bellmont, 89.54, 26th overall, 5th in 3A. Marion, 57.33, 204th overall, 61st in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Bellmont defeated Angola, 66-45. Marion defeated New Haven, 67-34.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bellmont 2-0; Marion 3-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bellmont 291-204. Marion 216-290.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Marion, 2-1.
LAST MEETING: Bellmont, 73-33, Dec. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 2-2.
jh PREDICTION: Bellmont, 68-31.
WESTERN SECTIONAL
Logansport (2-20) at Western (12-12)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Western.
COACHES: Chris Keisling, 32-87 in 5th year at Logansport, 93-102 in 8th year overall. Shawn Russell, 21-28 in 2nd year at Western.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Western, 50.36, 250th overall, 71st in 3A. Logansport, 37.56, 311th overall, 87th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Logansport lost to Lewis Cass, 45-21. Western defeated Twin Lakes, 57-18.
VS. COMMON FOES: Logansport 0-11; Western 7-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Logansport 227-275. Western 244-285.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Western, 6-3.
LAST MEETING: Western, 47-30, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Western, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Western, 53-27.
YORKTOWN SECTIONAL
Delta (15-8) vs. Jay County (16-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Yorktown.
COACHES: Ty'Ronda Benning, 44-28 in 3rd year at Delta. Sherri McIntire, 48-23 in 3rd year at Jay County.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jay County, 80.90, 55th overall, 13th in 3A. Delta, 73.70, 90th overall, 28th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Delta lost to Mount Vernon (Fortville), 43-33. Jay County defeated New Castle, 55-46.
VS. COMMON FOES: Delta 6-1; Jay County 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Delta 299-206. Jay County 283-211.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Jay County, 22-7.
LAST MEETING: Jay County, 55-51, Jan. 22, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Jay County, 4-1.
jh PREDICTION: Delta, 50-49.
Connersville (17-7) at Yorktown (9-12)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Yorktown.
COACHES: Leigh Ann Barga, 89-73 in 7th year at Yorktown, 174-90 in 11th year overall. Shana Williams, 45-26 in 3rd year at Connersville.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Connersville, 83.70, 42nd overall, 9th in 3A. Yorktown, 67.89, 129th overall, 42nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Yorktown lost to Greenfield-Central, 56-50, OT. Connersville defeated Hamilton Heights, 50-30.
VS. COMMON FOES: Yorktown 2-8; Connersville 6-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Yorktown 249-217. Connersville 292-240.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Yorktown, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Yorktown, 49-42, Feb. 7, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Yorktown, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Connersville, 54-40.
LEBANON SECTIONAL
Crawfordsville (4-19) vs. Brebeuf Jesuit (12-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Lebanon.
COACHES: Joe Ferguson, 8-61 in 3rd year at Crawfordsville. Erin Miller, 81-96 in 8th year at Brebeuf.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Brebeuf, 72.79, 97th overall, 29th in 3A. Crawfordsville, 33.40, 326th overall, 89th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Crawfordsville defeated Frankfort, 42-22. Brebeuf defeated Guerin Catholic, 61-52, OT.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crawfordsville 247-272. Brebeuf 299-224.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Brebeuf, 7-2.
LAST MEETING: Brebeuf Jesuit, 54-41, Jan. 19, 2016.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Brebeuf, 3-0.
jh PREDICTION: Brebeuf, 63-20.
INDIANAPOLIS SHORTRIDGE SECTIONAL
Purdue Englewood (17-4) vs. Indianapolis Cathedral (18-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Shortridge.
COACHES: Latrice Crawford, 102-52 in 7th year at Englewood. Lisa Finn, 99-73 in 7th year at Cathedral.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cathedral, 84.50, 38th overall, 8th in 3A. Englewood, 76.30, 71st overall, 18th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Englewood defeated Indianapolis Attucks, 55-48. Cathedral defeated Indianapolis Herron, 65-3.
VS. COMMON FOES: Englewood 3-3; Cathedral 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Englewood 217-200. Cathedral 300-243.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Cathedral, 3-0.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Cathedral, 64-34, Feb. 8, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Cathedral, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Cathedral, 50-48.
Indianapolis Attucks (11-11) at Indianapolis Shortridge (16-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Shortridge.
COACHES: Kamaren Banks, 19-25 in 2nd year at Crispus Attucks. Jessica Wright, 61-50 in 5th year at Shortridge.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crispus Attucks, 67.20, 134th overall, 43rd in 3A. Shortridge, 66.50, 142nd overall, 46th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Crispus Attucks defeated Christel House, 65-17. Shortridge defeated Indianapolis Chatard, 57-55.
VS. COMMON FOES: Crispus Attucks 5-1; Shortridge 5-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Crispus Attucks 229-215. Shortridge 188-271.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Crispus Attucks, 13-7.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Attucks, 62-40, Jan. 8, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Shortridge, 49-46.
EDGEWOOD SECTIONAL
Cascade (13-10) at Edgewood (16-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Edgewood.
COACHES: Noah Stuckey, 16-5 in 1st year at Edgewood, 133-120 in 11th year overall. Jeff Mills, 38-32 in 3rd year at Cascade.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Edgewood, 72.07, 99th overall, 31st in 3A. Cascade, 52.61, 237th overall, 69th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Edgewood defeated Paoli, 48-39. Cascade defeated Speedway, 38-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Edgewood 4-0; Cascade 2-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edgewood 244-219. Cascade 265-249.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Cascade, 6-5.
LAST MEETING: Cascade, 39-35, Jan. 22, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Edgewood, 53-35.
Owen Valley (14-6) vs. Northview (17-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Edgewood.
COACHES: Trace Temples, 131-113 in 10th year at Owen Valley. Zack Keyes, 174-93 in 11th year at Northview.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northview, 79.94, 60th overall, 15th in 3A. Owen Valley, 68.69, 124th overall, 39th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Owen Valley defeated Lighthouse Christian, 72-39. Northview defeated Indianapolis Washington, 64-5.
VS. COMMON FOES: Owen Valley 8-2; Northview 9-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Owen Valley 203-236. Northview 266-242.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Northview, 21-13.
LAST MEETING: Northview, 54-36, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Northview, 4-1.
jh PREDICTION: Northview, 48-40.
RUSHVILLE SECTIONAL
Shelbyville (12-9) vs. Indian Creek (11-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Rushville.
COACHES: Kylie Weichman, 12-9 in 1st year at Shelbyville. Brian Ferris, 153-72 in 9th year at Indian Creek.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shelbyville, 74.06, 87th overall, 26th in 3A. Indian Creek, 69.93, 112th overall, 34th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Shelbyville lost to Pendleton Heights, 68-40. Indian Creek defeated Rushville, 53-43.
VS. COMMON FOES: Shelbyville 5-2; Indian Creek 4-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Shelbyville 240-227. Indian Creek 294-229.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Shelbyville, 51-48.
FRANKLIN COUNTY SECTIONAL
Jennings County (16-6) vs. Winner Game 1
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Franklin County.
COACHES: Kristi Sigler, 148-92 in 10th year at Jennings County. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Jennings County, 88.48, 29th overall, 6th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Jennings County lost to Silver Creek, 61-49.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Jennings County 286-220.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
Greensburg (18-6) vs. Winner Game 2
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Franklin County.
COACHES: Jason Simpson, 225-72 in 12th year at Greensburg. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Greensburg, 92.56, 13th overall, 2nd in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Greensburg defeated Lawrenceburg, 69-34.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Greensburg 310-240.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
CHARLESTOWN SECTIONAL
Silver Creek (17-5) at Charlestown (20-3)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Charlestown.
COACHES: Scott Matthews, 151-85 in 10th year at Charlestown. Scott Schoen, 252-134 in 16th year at Silver Creek.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Silver Creek, 89.87, 22nd overall, 4th in 3A. Charlestown, 81.78, 51st overall, 11th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Charlestown defeated Seymour, 42-32. Silver Creek defeated Scottsburg, 65-23.
VS. COMMON FOES: Charlestown 11-1; Silver Creek 12-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Charlestown 258-230. Silver Creek 270-211.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Silver Creek, 27-18.
LAST MEETING: Silver Creek, 43-37, Nov. 19, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Silver Creek, 9-5.
jh PREDICTION: Silver Creek, 50-48.
North Harrison (5-16) vs. Madison (17-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Charlestown.
COACHES: Dakota Brooks, 5-16 in 1st year at North Harrison. Adam Dennis, 55-36 in 4th year at Madison.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Madison, 86.12, 34th overall, 7th in 3A. North Harrison, 66.52, 141st overall, 45th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: North Harrison lost to Brownstown Central, 54-50. Madison defeated Corydon Central, 74-59.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Harrison 3-6; Madison 8-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Harrison 257-209. Madison 252-247.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: North Harrison, 10-8.
LAST MEETING: North Harrison, 54-52, Jan. 28, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Madison, 5-2.
jh PREDICTION: Madison, 63-37.
VINCENNES LINCOLN SECTIONAL
Princeton (15-8) vs. Southridge (4-18)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Vincennes.
COACHES: Travis Connor, 61-37 in 4th year at Princeton, 212-130 in 14th year overall. Matt Hiter, 4-18 in 1st year at Southridge.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Princeton, 77.76, 65th overall, 17th in 3A. Southridge, 44.97, 272nd overall, 76th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Princeton lost to Heritage Hills, 44-39. Southridge defeated Tecumseh, 37-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Princeton 13-3; Southridge 4-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Princeton 246-241. Southridge 246-244.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Princeton, 16-11.
LAST MEETING: Princeton, 78-48, Nov. 11, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Princeton, 2-1.
jh PREDICTION: Princeton, 63-27.
Washington (19-4) at Vincennes Lincoln (8-13)
GAME TIME: 8 pm ET, Vincennes.
COACHES: Tim Young, 70-69 in 6th year at Vincennes, 293-106 in 16th year overall. Gretchen Miles, 296-116 in 18th year at Washington.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Washington, 93.17, 12th overall, 1st in 3A. Vincennes, 66.87, 137th overall, 44th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Vincennes defeated Evansville North, 53-37. Washington defeated Jasper, 49-31.
VS. COMMON FOES: Vincennes 4-8; Washington 9-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Vincennes 256-188. Washington 274-243.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Washington, 20-15.
LAST MEETING: Washington, 53-20, Nov. 25, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 10-10.
jh PREDICTION: Washington, 60-33.
EVANSVILLE CENTRAL SECTIONAL
Evansville Memorial (4-18) vs. Mount Vernon (Posey) (8-16)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT, Central.
COACHES: Mallory Ladd, 12-30 in 2nd year at Memorial. Rocky Alderman, 8-38 in 2nd year at Mt. Vernon.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Memorial, 52.33, 238th overall, 70th in 3A. Mt. Vernon, 38.99, 306th overall, 84th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Memorial lost to Evansville Harrison, 49-40. Mt. Vernon defeated Evansville Bosse, 44-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Memorial 1-4; Mt. Vernon 2-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Memorial 250-179. Mt. Vernon 131-176.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Memorial, 27-3.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Memorial, 52-22, Jan. 21, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Memorial, 11-0.
jh PREDICTION: Memorial, 48-36.
Boonville (10-12) at Evansville Central (15-11)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Central.
COACHES: Ryan McKinney, 16-29 in 2nd year at Boonville, 79-99 in 8th year overall. Dave Alexander, 94-82 in 7th year at Central.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Central, 81.45, 53rd overall, 12th in 3A. Boonville, 68.45, 125th overall, 40th in 3A.
LAST OUTING: Boonville lost to South Spencer, 55-52. Central defeated Heritage Hills, 56-47.
VS. COMMON FOES: Boonville 4-9; Central 9-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Boonville 258-237. Central 342-220.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Central, 16-11.
LAST MEETING: Boonville, 59-52, Nov. 19, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Central, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Central, 61-44.
WHEELER SECTIONAL
Hebron (5-17) vs. Whiting (6-14)
GAME TIME: 4:30 pm CT, Wheeler.
COACHES: Bob Burke, 7-37 in 2nd year at Hebron. Arthur Young, 25-59 in 4th year at Whiting.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Whiting, 36.58, 317th overall, 77th in 2A. Hebron, 32.09, 331st overall, 85th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Hebron lost to DeMotte Christian, 42-34. Whiting defeated Lake Station, 56-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hebron 1-6; Whiting 3-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hebron 225-216. Whiting 171-209.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Hebron, 12-4.
LAST MEETING: Hebron, 38-34, Dec. 18, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Hebron, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Whiting, 42-38.
LAVILLE SECTIONAL
Winamac (18-6) at LaVille (9-12)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, LaVille.
COACHES: Nicholas Amor, 55-39 in 4th year at LaVille. Tony Stesiak, 50-46 in 4th year at Winamac, 308-180 in 21st year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Winamac, 61.77, 171st overall, 38th in 2A. LaVille, 55.19, 215th overall, 52nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: LaVille defeated Washington Twp., 45-32. Winamac defeated Career Academy, 77-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: LaVille 4-1; Winamac 3-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: LaVille 226-219. Winamac 233-298.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Winamac, 7-2.
LAST MEETING: Winamac, 46-30, Dec. 8, 2023.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Winamac, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Winamac, 46-41.
Bremen (20-2) vs. Knox (8-15)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm CT, LaVille.
COACHES: Alex Robinson, 162-88 in 10th year at Bremen. Rob Krueger, 8-15 in 1st year at Knox.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bremen, 76.86, 69th overall, 8th in 2A. Knox, 43.33, 285th overall, 68th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Bremen lost to Elkhart Christian, 46-43. Knox defeated Jimtown, 38-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bremen 6-1; Knox 3-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bremen 225-248. Knox 293-218.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bremen, 11-8.
LAST MEETING: Bremen, 71-31, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Bremen, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Bremen, 60-23.
LAKELAND SECTIONAL
Eastside (20-3) vs. Westview (12-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Lakeland.
COACHES: Mike Lortie, 128-46 in 7th year at Eastside. Ryan Yoder, 47-93 in 6th year at Westview.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eastside, 73.52, 92nd overall, 15th in 2A. Westview, 53.78, 228th overall, 53rd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Eastside defeated Westview, 53-30. Westview defeated Prairie Heights, 35-29.
VS. COMMON FOES: Eastside 12-2; Westview 7-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Eastside 281-234. Westview 243-249.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Westview, 23-8.
LAST MEETING: Eastside, 53-30, Jan. 29, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Eastside, 53-32.
Central Noble (11-12) at Lakeland (9-13)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Lakeland.
COACHES: James Benson, 19-49 in 3rd year at Lakeland. Sam Malcolm, 64-37 in 4th year at Central Noble.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Central Noble, 60.09, 183rd overall, 43rd in 2A. Lakeland, 51.55, 240th overall, 56th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Lakeland lost to DeKalb, 49-46, OT. Central Noble defeated Churubusco, 47-30.
VS. COMMON FOES: Lakeland 6-10; Central Noble 7-9.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Lakeland 217-270. Central Noble 274-242.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Central Noble, 18-16.
LAST MEETING: Central Noble, 47-39, Nov. 25, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Lakeland, 5-2.
jh PREDICTION: Central Noble, 48-40.
WOODLAN SECTIONAL
Adams Central (11-10) vs. Fort Wayne Luers (9-15)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Woodlan.
COACHES: Tim Hildebrand, 11-10 in 1st year at Adams Central. Mary Hathaway, 18-30 in 2nd year at Bishop Luers.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Bishop Luers, 57.63, 202nd overall, 48th in 2A. Adams Central, 56.48, 207th overall, 49th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Adams Central lost to Fort Wayne Hawks, 60-54. Bishop Luers defeated South Adams, 55-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: Adams Central 3-3; Bishop Luers 3-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Adams Central 229-215. Bishop Luers 276-262.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bishop Luers, 11-0.
LAST MEETING: Fort Wayne Luers, 60-48, Jan. 6, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Bishop Luers, 5-0.
jh PREDICTION: Adams Central, 50-48.
Bluffton (18-5) vs. Whitko (22-1)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Woodlan.
COACHES: Doug Curtis, 57-15 in 3rd year at Bluffton, 319-186 in 22nd year overall. Justin Jordan, 79-61 in 6th year at Whitko.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Whitko, 91.61, 17th overall, 1st in 2A. Bluffton, 77.70, 66th overall, 7th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Bluffton defeated Manchester, 66-58. Whitko defeated Woodlan, 56-37.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bluffton 5-2; Whitko 7-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bluffton 244-258. Whitko 254-254.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Bluffton, 7-5.
LAST MEETING: Whitko, 68-60, Feb. 8, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 1-1.
jh PREDICTION: Whitko, 56-45.
BENTON CENTRAL SECTIONAL
Rensselaer Central (19-3) vs. Seeger (16-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Benton Central.
COACHES: Wes Radtke, 164-76 in 10th year at Rensselaer. Chad Cripe, 16-7 in 1st year at Seeger, 27-17 in 2nd year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Rensselaer, 79.35, 61st overall, 6th in 2A. Seeger, 55.40, 212th overall, 50th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Rensselaer defeated Lowell, 47-38. Seeger defeated North Montgomery, 58-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Rensselaer 1-1; Seeger 0-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Rensselaer 274-224. Seeger 199-230.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Rensselaer, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Rensselaer Central, 61-32, Feb. 4, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Rensselaer, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Rensselaer, 56-31.
Delphi (17-6) at Benton Central (17-5)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Benton Central.
COACHES: David Baxter, 342-73 in 16th year at Benton Central, 418-155 in 23rd year overall. Dave Gilbert, 40-30 in 3rd year at Delphi.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Benton Central, 71.82, 101st overall, 16th in 2A. Delphi, 59.92, 185th overall, 45th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Benton Central defeated Western, 47-29. Delphi defeated Western Boone, 53-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Benton Central 6-2; Delphi 6-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Benton Central 200-206. Delphi 224-291.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Benton Central, 19-0.
LAST MEETING: Benton Central, 58-35, Jan. 12, 2021.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Benton Central, 53-35.
WABASH SECTIONAL
Lewis Cass (20-3) vs. Rochester (12-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Wabash.
COACHES: Kyle Amor, 87-79 in 7th year at Cass, 216-138 in 15th year overall. Joel Burrus, 51-43 in 4th year at Rochester, 63-76 in 6th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Cass, 69.75, 114th overall, 22nd in 2A. Rochester, 62.26, 167th overall, 37th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Cass defeated Logansport, 45-21. Rochester defeated Manchester, 56-55.
VS. COMMON FOES: Cass 9-1; Rochester 5-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Cass 269-249. Rochester 280-241.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Rochester, 20-5.
LAST MEETING: Lewis Cass, 34-30, Jan. 17, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Rochester, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Cass, 44-34.
Oak Hill (19-3) at Wabash (4-19)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Wabash.
COACHES: Kerri Barcomb, 60-32 in 4th year at Oak Hill. Joe Kaufman, 4-19 in 1st year at Wabash.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Oak Hill, 74.96, 80th overall, 12th in 2A. Wabash, 34.33, 323rd overall, 81st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Oak Hill lost to Heritage Christian, 44-36. Wabash defeated Eastern (Greentown), 44-41.
VS. COMMON FOES: Oak Hill 12-1; Wabash 1-12.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Oak Hill 237-258. Wabash 272-248.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Oak Hill, 20-14.
LAST MEETING: Oak Hill, 63-15, Dec. 17, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Oak Hill, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Oak Hill, 63-22.
LAPEL SECTIONAL
Tipton (6-16) vs. Frankton (11-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Lapel.
COACHES: Jason Bales, 6-16 in 1st year at Tipton, 41-57 in 4th year overall. Kayden Key, 11-13 in 1st year at Frankton.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Frankton, 42.11, 293rd overall, 70th in 2A. Tipton, 34.87, 321st overall, 80th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Tipton lost to Rossville, 73-46. Frankton defeated Elwood, 42-37, OT.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tipton 4-5; Frankton 5-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tipton 232-264. Frankton 242-286.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Frankton, 15-11.
LAST MEETING: Frankton, 37-20, Jan. 15, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 2-2.
jh PREDICTION: Frankton, 41-37.
Taylor (3-21) at Lapel (19-4)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Lapel.
COACHES: Tiffany Boruff, 8-40 in 2nd year at Taylor. Zach Newby, 141-60 in 8th year at Lapel.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Lapel, 76.44, 70th overall, 9th in 2A. Taylor, 13.14, 385th overall, 97th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Taylor lost to Sheridan, 55-10. Lapel defeated Sheridan, 64-40.
VS. COMMON FOES: Taylor 0-4; Lapel 5-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Taylor 215-303. Lapel 288-221.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Lapel, 1-0.
LAST MEETING: Lapel, 52-21, Feb. 4, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Lapel, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Lapel, 79-6.
WAPAHANI SECTIONAL
Alexandria (18-4) vs. Muncie Burris (9-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Wapahani.
COACHES: Mickey Hosier, 117-26 in 6th year at Alexandria, 134-32 in 7th year overall. Dave Harman, 34-108 in 8th year at Burris.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Alexandria, 67.93, 128th overall, 29th in 2A. Burris, 34.97, 320th overall, 79th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Alexandria lost to Oak Hill, 51-33. Burris defeated Madison-Grant, 30-22.
VS. COMMON FOES: Alexandria 7-1; Burris 4-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Alexandria 222-266. Burris 174-238.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Alexandria, 6-0.
LAST MEETING: Alexandria, 76-18, Feb. 4, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Alexandria, 2-1.
jh PREDICTION: Alexandria, 61-21.
Blackford (10-12) at Wapahani (10-11)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Wapahani.
COACHES: Aaron Murphy, 12-34 in 2nd year at Blackford. Scott Hudson, 124-66 in 8th year at Wapahani.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Blackford, 40.08, 302nd overall, 73rd in 2A. Wapahani, 39.78, 304th overall, 74th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Blackford defeated Eastbrook, 36-25. Wapahani defeated Eastbrook, 41-37.
VS. COMMON FOES: Blackford 5-4; Wapahani 6-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blackford 219-259. Wapahani 191-251.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Tied, 2-2.
LAST MEETING: Blackford, 54-42, Dec. 22, 2008.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Blackford, 38-37.
SOUTH PUTNAM SECTIONAL
North Putnam (15-7) at South Putnam (11-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, South Putnam.
COACHES: Brian Gardner, 146-109 in 11th year at South Putnam. Kelly Windmiller, 27-18 in 2nd year at North Putnam.
SAGARIN RATINGS: North Putnam, 60.03, 184th overall, 44th in 2A. South Putnam, 51.21, 242nd overall, 57th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: South Putnam defeated Cloverdale, 27-22. North Putnam defeated Greencastle, 54-39.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Putnam 8-6; North Putnam 8-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Putnam 245-237. North Putnam 214-258.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: South Putnam, 25-21.
LAST MEETING: North Putnam, 37-18, Dec. 5, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 4-4.
jh PREDICTION: North Putnam, 41-40.
South Vermillion (0-21) vs. Parke Heritage (16-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, South Putnam.
COACHES: Halea Ellis, 0-69 in 3rd year at South Vermillion. Mitch Simmons, 16-7 in 1st year at Parke Heritage.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Parke Heritage, 66.23, 145th overall, 33rd in 2A. South Vermillion, 6.16, 393rd overall, 99th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: South Vermillion lost to Georgetown-RidgeFarm (Ill.), 56-25. Parke Heritage defeated Southmont, 58-42.
VS. COMMON FOES: South Vermillion 0-10; Parke Heritage 8-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: South Vermillion 196-225. Parke Heritage 281-215.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Parke Heritage, 11-3.
LAST MEETING: Parke Heritage, 86-8, Jan. 13, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Parke Heritage, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Parke Heritage, 85-14.
PARK TUDOR SECTIONAL
Monrovia (18-5) at Park Tudor (12-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Park Tudor.
COACHES: Daryl Gibbs, 50-23 in 3rd year at Monrovia, 106-103 in 9th year overall. Mike Smiley, 48-38 in 4th year at Park Tudor, 54-53 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monrovia, 71.61, 102nd overall, 17th in 2A. Park Tudor, 61.04, 178th overall, 41st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Monrovia defeated Indianapolis Scecina, 63-14. Park Tudor defeated Indianapolis Riverside, 73-4.
VS. COMMON FOES: Monrovia 4-1; Park Tudor 3-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Monrovia 263-238. Park Tudor 237-254.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Monrovia, 7-1.
LAST MEETING: Monrovia, 66-55, Nov. 8, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Monrovia, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Monrovia, 54-46.
University (9-11) vs. Covenant Christian (11-12)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Park Tudor.
COACHES: Lindsey Syrek, 5-6 in 1st year at University. Dan Nietz, 58-83 in 6th year at Covenant.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Covenant, 62.42, 165th overall, 36th in 2A. University, 60.51, 180th overall, 42nd in 2A.
LAST OUTING: University defeated Indianapolis Herron, 76-2. Covenant defeated Indianapolis Ritter, 52-30.
VS. COMMON FOES: University 1-3; Covenant 1-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: University 244-204. Covenant 261-237.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: University, 9-8.
LAST MEETING: Covenant Christian, 39-36, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Covenant, 4-3.
jh PREDICTION: University, 44-41.
HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SECTIONAL
Indianapolis Scecina (6-13) at Heritage Christian (16-8)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Heritage Christian.
COACHES: Mike Mendez, 6-13 in 1st year at Scecina, 15-46 in 3rd year overall. Jessaca Stults, 46-32 in 3rd year at Heritage Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Heritage Christian, 69.34, 120th overall, 26th in 2A. Scecina, 31.69, 334th overall, 86th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Scecina defeated Indiana Deaf, 38-35. Heritage Christian defeated KIPP Indy Legacy, 61-5.
VS. COMMON FOES: Scecina 1-5; Heritage Christian 5-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Scecina 166-222. Heritage Christian 312-219.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Heritage Christian, 11-0.
LAST MEETING: Heritage Christian, 52-34, Jan. 30, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Heritage Christian, 5-0.
jh PREDICTION: Heritage Christian, 67-23.
HAGERSTOWN SECTIONAL
Union County (12-10) at Hagerstown (11-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Hagerstown.
COACHES: Brad Catey, 12-32 in 2nd year at Hagerstown. Joey Sidell, 40-31 in 3rd year at Union County.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Union County, 57.83, 201st overall, 47th in 2A. Hagerstown, 42.80, 288th overall, 69th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Hagerstown defeated Union City, 61-34. Union County defeated Northeastern, 56-45.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hagerstown 5-7; Union County 8-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hagerstown 188-267. Union County 230-221.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Union County, 19-15.
LAST MEETING: Union County, 57-35, Dec. 10, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Union County, 5-3.
jh PREDICTION: Union County, 51-38.
Centerville (7-15) vs. Shenandoah (14-9)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Hagerstown.
COACHES: Tyler Frame, 28-61 in 4th year at Centerville. Hayley Hunter, 48-44 in 4th year at Shenandoah.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Shenandoah, 48.10, 258th overall, 61st in 2A. Centerville, 35.40, 319th overall, 78th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Centerville lost to Shenandoah, 74-54. Shenandoah defeated Winchester, 66-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Centerville 6-6; Shenandoah 9-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Centerville 219-254. Shenandoah 225-267.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Shenandoah, 16-6.
LAST MEETING: Shenandoah, 74-54, Jan. 30, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Shenandoah, 3-0.
jh PREDICTION: Shenandoah, 52-38.
AUSTIN SECTIONAL
Southwestern (Hanover) (16-6) vs. Winner Game 1
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Austin.
COACHES: Brian Crank, 60-61 in 5th year at Southwestern. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Southwestern, 74.60, 85th overall, 14th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Southwestern defeated Jac-Cen-Del, 75-29.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Southwestern 238-248.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
Winner Game 2 at Austin (15-9)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Austin.
COACHES: Jared Petersen, 311-206 in 21st year at Austin. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Austin, 75.42, 74th overall, 10th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Austin defeated Salem, 85-42.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Austin 276-266.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
EASTERN (PEKIN) SECTIONAL
Clarksville (7-15) vs. Crawford County (16-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Eastern.
COACHES: Amanda Carmichael, 34-104 in 6th year at Clarksville, 94-198 in 13th year overall. Christopher Broughton, 181-132 in 13th year at Crawford County.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Crawford County, 66.79, 139th overall, 32nd in 2A. Clarksville, 44.62, 277th overall, 65th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Clarksville defeated Mitchell, 48-18. Crawford County defeated Lanesville, 40-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Clarksville 2-10; Crawford County 9-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Clarksville 230-245. Crawford County 237-273.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Crawford County, 18-1.
LAST MEETING: Crawford County, 48-45, OT, Dec. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Crawford County, 4-1.
jh PREDICTION: Crawford County, 53-35.
EASTERN GREENE SECTIONAL
Linton (13-7) vs. West Vigo (6-15)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Eastern Greene.
COACHES: Garrett Vandeventer, 22-20 in 2nd year at Linton. Jonathan Kirchoff, 62-142 in 9th year at West Vigo.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Linton, 69.39, 118th overall, 25th in 2A. West Vigo, 41.41, 295th overall, 71st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Linton lost to Bloomington South, 55-44. West Vigo defeated Eastern Greene, 46-27.
VS. COMMON FOES: Linton 8-1; West Vigo 2-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Linton 254-173. West Vigo 202-232.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: West Vigo, 2-0.
LAST MEETING: West Vigo, 42-24, Dec. 22, 2015.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Linton, 54-27.
North Knox (16-6) vs. South Knox (18-3)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Eastern Greene.
COACHES: Steve Meurer, 307-143 in 18th year at North Knox, 452-239 in 30th year overall. Hollie Anson-Eaves, 195-113 in 12th year at South Knox.
SAGARIN RATINGS: South Knox, 89.28, 27th overall, 2nd in 2A. North Knox, 80.85, 56th overall, 4th in 2A.
LAST OUTING: North Knox lost to Gibson Southern, 59-50. South Knox defeated Sullivan, 43-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: North Knox 11-1; South Knox 12-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: North Knox 269-214. South Knox 248-218.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: North Knox, 33-7.
LAST MEETING: South Knox, 45-34, Dec. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: North Knox, 12-7.
jh PREDICTION: South Knox, 50-47.
TELL CITY SECTIONAL
Perry Central (13-7) vs. North Posey (13-11)
GAME TIME: 5:30 pm CT, Tell City.
COACHES: Sean Schaefer, 32-33 in 3rd year at Perry Central. Kevin Kolb, 32-18 in 2nd year at North Posey.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Perry Central, 68.97, 121st overall, 27th in 2A. North Posey, 66.82, 138th overall, 31st in 2A.
LAST OUTING: Perry Central defeated Lanesville, 48-29. North Posey defeated Tell City, 53-26.
VS. COMMON FOES: Perry Central 5-2; North Posey 5-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Perry Central 184-249. North Posey 278-235.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: North Posey, 21-6.
LAST MEETING: North Posey, 52-28, Feb. 8, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: North Posey, 6-3.
jh PREDICTION: North Posey, 47-44.
MORGAN TWP. SECTIONAL
Marquette Catholic (21-3) vs. Westville (17-6)
GAME TIME: 6 pm CT, Morgan Twp..
COACHES: Katie Collignon, 186-66 in 10th year at Marquette. Mike Megyese, 38-9 in 2nd year at Westville, 427-240 in 29th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Marquette, 87.78, 30th overall, 1st in 1A. Westville, 62.49, 164th overall, 18th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Marquette defeated Kouts, 73-19. Westville defeated Morgan Twp., 50-44.
VS. COMMON FOES: Marquette 5-0; Westville 3-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Marquette 310-219. Westville 244-222.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Marquette, 14-11.
LAST MEETING: Marquette Catholic, 66-40, Nov. 4, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Marquette, 10-3.
jh PREDICTION: Marquette, 65-34.
NORTH WHITE SECTIONAL
Caston (11-12) vs. Pioneer (9-15)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, North White.
COACHES: Josh Douglass, 93-49 in 6th year at Caston, 243-141 in 16th year overall. Dave McWherter, 32-97 in 6th year at Pioneer.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Caston, 50.66, 248th overall, 45th in 1A. Pioneer, 50.06, 251st overall, 47th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Caston defeated North White, 33-28. Pioneer defeated North Newton, 46-19.
VS. COMMON FOES: Caston 7-9; Pioneer 4-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Caston 268-243. Pioneer 275-259.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Pioneer, 26-25.
LAST MEETING: Caston, 38-27, Dec. 16, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Pioneer, 4-2.
jh PREDICTION: Caston, 46-37.
OREGON-DAVIS SECTIONAL
Culver (16-6) vs. Triton (8-15)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Oregon-Davis.
COACHES: A.J. Neace, 16-6 in 1st year at Culver. Ashli Faulkner, 11-36 in 2nd year at Triton, 34-76 in 5th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Culver, 55.36, 213th overall, 34th in 1A. Triton, 47.48, 261st overall, 52nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Culver defeated South Central (Union Mills), 51-25. Triton defeated Oregon-Davis, 39-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Culver 10-4; Triton 6-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Culver 243-246. Triton 260-249.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Triton, 23-13.
LAST MEETING: Culver, 39-30, Jan. 16, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Triton, 5-1.
jh PREDICTION: Culver, 42-33.
FREMONT SECTIONAL
Hamilton (5-15) at Fremont (23-2)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Fremont.
COACHES: David Prokop (interim), 5-12 in 1st year at Hamilton. Shae Thomas, 67-33 in 4th year at Fremont.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fremont, 74.07, 86th overall, 4th in 1A. Hamilton, 19.65, 370th overall, 99th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Hamilton lost to Clinton Christian, 55-35. Fremont defeated Lakeland Christian, 62-18.
VS. COMMON FOES: Hamilton 4-5; Fremont 7-0.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Hamilton 113-230. Fremont 238-294.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Fremont, 24-1.
LAST MEETING: Fremont, 71-23, Feb. 4, 2022, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Fremont, 6-1.
jh PREDICTION: Fremont, 71-12.
NORTH VERMILLION SECTIONAL
Fountain Central (19-2) vs. Attica (7-18)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, North Vermillion.
COACHES: Sam Karr, 69-25 in 4th year at Fountain Central, 129-40 in 7th year overall. Dan Dawson, 30-63 in 4th year at Attica, 200-194 in 19th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Fountain Central, 67.80, 130th overall, 10th in 1A. Attica, 34.83, 322nd overall, 75th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Fountain Central defeated South Vermillion, 73-6. Attica defeated Covington, 43-25.
VS. COMMON FOES: Fountain Central 9-1; Attica 2-10.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Fountain Central 218-262. Attica 167-232.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Fountain Central, 28-12.
LAST MEETING: Fountain Central, 51-9, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Fountain Central, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Fountain Central, 54-19.
BETHESDA CHRISTIAN SECTIONAL
Frontier (2-16) vs. Clinton Central (18-5)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Bethesda.
COACHES: Sharon Miller, 4-36 in 2nd year at Frontier. Don Helmick, 89-31 in 5th year at Clinton Central, 308-252 in 25th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Clinton Central, 53.11, 233rd overall, 40th in 1A. Frontier, 22.42, 362nd overall, 93rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Frontier lost to North White, 38-24. Clinton Central defeated Rossville, 40-36.
VS. COMMON FOES: Frontier 0-7; Clinton Central 5-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Frontier 215-187. Clinton Central 240-254.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Frontier, 15-14.
LAST MEETING: Clinton Central, 69-21, Nov. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Clinton Central, 60-22.
Carroll (Flora) (16-6) at Bethesda Christian (13-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Bethesda.
COACHES: Tyler Smith, 14-14 in 2nd year at Bethesda, 40-74 in 6th year overall. Brady Wiles, 124-47 in 7th year at Carroll.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Carroll, 61.84, 169th overall, 20th in 1A. Bethesda, 21.95, 364th overall, 95th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Bethesda defeated Eman, 39-25. Carroll defeated Clinton Prairie, 62-40.
VS. COMMON FOES: Bethesda 0-2; Carroll 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Bethesda 121-159. Carroll 224-263.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Carroll, 60-21.
SOUTHERN WELLS SECTIONAL
Northfield (17-6) vs. North Miami (15-8)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Southern Wells.
COACHES: Matt Hinds, 17-6 in 1st year at Northfield, 172-80 in 11th year overall. Nathan Curtis, 31-19 in 2nd year at North Miami.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Northfield, 65.10, 147th overall, 14th in 1A. North Miami, 60.44, 181st overall, 22nd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Northfield defeated Tri-Central, 55-30. North Miami defeated Daleville, 44-42.
VS. COMMON FOES: Northfield 7-2; North Miami 2-5.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Northfield 235-277. North Miami 261-252.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Northfield, 25-10.
LAST MEETING: North Miami, 48-47, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Northfield, 6-2.
jh PREDICTION: Northfield, 47-43.
UNION CITY SECTIONAL
Monroe Central (18-2) vs. Randolph Southern (9-13)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Union City.
COACHES: Brock Morrison, 99-58 in 7th year at Monroe Central, 124-81 in 9th year overall. Jordan Austin, 37-30 in 3rd year at Randolph.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Monroe Central, 57.39, 203rd overall, 30th in 1A. Randolph, 41.22, 297th overall, 68th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Monroe Central defeated Blue River Valley, 51-12. Randolph lost to Southern Wells, 56-49.
VS. COMMON FOES: Monroe Central 11-2; Randolph 9-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Monroe Central 162-256. Randolph 206-249.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Randolph, 22-20.
LAST MEETING: Monroe Central, 73-32, Jan. 10, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Randolph, 11-9.
jh PREDICTION: Monroe Central, 53-37.
Blue River Valley (3-18) at Union City (4-14)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Union City.
COACHES: Brennen Bales, 3-18 in 1st year at Blue River Valley. Justiss Cantu, 4-14 in 1st year at Union City.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Union City, 23.41, 359th overall, 91st in 1A. Blue River Valley, 20.20, 367th overall, 97th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Blue River Valley lost to Monroe Central, 51-12. Union City defeated Cambridge City Lincoln, 33-12.
VS. COMMON FOES: Blue River Valley 2-6; Union City 3-7.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Blue River Valley 219-231. Union City 156-191.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Union City, 11-8.
LAST MEETING: Union City, 45-39, Feb. 2, 2024, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tied, 4-4.
jh PREDICTION: Union City, 41-35.
PURDUE BROAD RIPPLE SECTIONAL
Indianapolis Tindley (14-5) vs. Indiana Deaf (7-12)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Broad Ripple.
COACHES: Cory Majors, 27-15 in 2nd year at Tindley. Amanda Huser, 192-147 in 15th year at Indiana Deaf.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Tindley, 62.23, 168th overall, 19th in 1A. Indiana Deaf, 19.86, 368th overall, 98th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tindley defeated Indiana Deaf, 58-18. Indiana Deaf lost to Indianapolis Scecina, 38-35.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tindley 5-0; Indiana Deaf 1-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tindley 157-196. Indiana Deaf 68-139.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Tindley, 20-5.
LAST MEETING: Indianapolis Tindley, 58-18, Jan. 30, 2026.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tindley, 5-0.
jh PREDICTION: Tindley, 62-18.
Anderson Prep (8-14) at Purdue Broad Ripple (7-7)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, Broad Ripple.
COACHES: Jaleesa McCall, 8-14 in 1st year at Anderson Prep. Ashley Brown, 7-7 in 1st year at Broad Ripple.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Anderson Prep, 18.52, 373rd overall, 101st in 1A. Broad Ripple, 7.54, 390th overall, 108th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Anderson Prep defeated Eman, 45-30. Broad Ripple defeated Indiana Math & Science, 40-28.
VS. COMMON FOES: Anderson Prep 2-0; Broad Ripple 2-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Anderson Prep 170-271. Broad Ripple 71-148.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Anderson Prep, 45-29.
GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN SECTIONAL
Victory College Prep (14-5) at Greenwood Christian (13-10)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, GCA.
COACHES: Alphonso Blackwell, 15-17 in 2nd year at Victory College Prep. Grant Prewitt, 13-10 in 1st year at GCA.
SAGARIN RATINGS: GCA, 50.62, 249th overall, 46th in 1A. Victory College Prep, 22.10, 363rd overall, 94th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Victory College Prep lost to Indianapolis Arsenal Tech, 52-47. GCA defeated Indianapolis Lutheran, 37-24.
VS. COMMON FOES: Victory College Prep 1-1; GCA 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Victory College Prep 139-211. GCA 211-271.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: GCA, 53-26.
Traders Point Christian (0-9) vs. Eminence (17-6)
GAME TIME: 7:30 pm ET, GCA.
COACHES: Vern Clayton, 48-138 in 11th year at Traders Point. Matt Seifers, 36-12 in 2nd year at Eminence, 55-40 in 4th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Eminence, 43.75, 283rd overall, 63rd in 1A. Traders Point,- 1.96, 400th overall, 113th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Traders Point lost to Indianapolis Riverside, 63-8. Eminence defeated Central Christian, 54-21.
VS. COMMON FOES: Traders Point 0-2; Eminence 1-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Traders Point 58-91. Eminence 173-269.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Eminence, 81-10.
WALDRON SECTIONAL
Edinburgh (13-9) vs. Knightstown (15-7)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Waldron.
COACHES: Dennis Smith, 26-43 in 3rd year at Edinburgh. Dusty Magee, 38-52 in 4th year at Knightstown.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Knightstown, 44.58, 278th overall, 61st in 1A. Edinburgh, 41.42, 294th overall, 66th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Edinburgh defeated Southwestern (Shelbyville), 43-28. Knightstown defeated Morristown, 44-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: Edinburgh 6-3; Knightstown 7-3.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Edinburgh 186-294. Knightstown 202-261.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Knightstown, 6-3.
LAST MEETING: Knightstown, 57-35, Dec. 6, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
jh PREDICTION: Knightstown, 48-39.
CLAY CITY SECTIONAL
White River Valley (11-10) vs. Lighthouse Christian (11-11)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, Clay City.
COACHES: April Settles, 49-42 in 4th year at WRV. Brian Brown, 50-105 in 7th year at Lighthouse.
SAGARIN RATINGS: WRV, 46.90, 265th overall, 55th in 1A. Lighthouse, 26.62, 348th overall, 83rd in 1A.
LAST OUTING: WRV defeated Bloomfield, 30-19. Lighthouse defeated Dugger Union, 65-32.
VS. COMMON FOES: WRV 9-2; Lighthouse 4-6.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: WRV 193-255. Lighthouse 151-229.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: WRV, 5-0.
LAST MEETING: White River Valley, 65-31, Nov. 11, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: WRV, 2-0.
jh PREDICTION: WRV, 55-36.
NORTH DAVIESS SECTIONAL
Barr-Reeve (12-8) vs. Orleans (19-3)
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, North Daviess.
COACHES: Lacey Higgins, 65-56 in 5th year at Barr-Reeve. Jared Gilbert, 130-102 in 10th year at Orleans.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Orleans, 71.96, 100th overall, 8th in 1A. Barr-Reeve, 57.97, 200th overall, 29th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Barr-Reeve lost to Washington, 55-11. Orleans defeated Shoals, 54-15.
VS. COMMON FOES: Barr-Reeve 5-3; Orleans 7-2.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Barr-Reeve 214-215. Orleans 243-238.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Barr-Reeve, 16-9.
LAST MEETING: Orleans, 51-37, Nov. 22, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Orleans, 3-2.
jh PREDICTION: Orleans, 48-40.
WEST WASHINGTON SECTIONAL
Henryville (13-9) vs. Winner Game 1
GAME TIME: 6 pm ET, West Washington.
COACHES: Tuesday Guernsey, 71-85 in 7th year at Henryville. .
SAGARIN RATINGS: Henryville, 64.12, 152nd overall, 15th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Henryville defeated Clarksville, 73-37.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Henryville 266-210.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: No meetings.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: No meetings.
TECUMSEH SECTIONAL
Springs Valley (16-6) at Tecumseh (3-19)
GAME TIME: 6:30 pm ET, Tecumseh.
COACHES: Joe Paulin, 3-19 in 1st year at Tecumseh. Marty Niehaus, 138-74 in 9th year at Springs Valley, 510-262 in 34th year overall.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Springs Valley, 72.96, 96th overall, 7th in 1A. Tecumseh, 47.00, 264th overall, 54th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Tecumseh lost to Southridge, 37-36. Springs Valley defeated Cannelton, 81-5.
VS. COMMON FOES: Tecumseh 1-5; Springs Valley 5-1.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Tecumseh 251-228. Springs Valley 229-246.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Tecumseh, 11-5.
LAST MEETING: Tecumseh, 43-41, Feb. 7, 2025, sectional.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Tecumseh, 6-1.
jh PREDICTION: Springs Valley, 61-34.
Wood Memorial (9-12) vs. Evansville Christian (16-6)
GAME TIME: 7 pm CT, Tecumseh.
COACHES: Whitney Malin Powers, 23-21 in 2nd year at Wood Memorial. Paige Fuller, 66-52 in 6th year at Ev. Christian.
SAGARIN RATINGS: Ev. Christian, 68.17, 127th overall, 9th in 1A. Wood Memorial, 66.36, 144th overall, 13th in 1A.
LAST OUTING: Wood Memorial defeated Vincennes Rivet, 42-35. Ev. Christian defeated Northeast Dubois, 61-57.
VS. COMMON FOES: Wood Memorial 5-5; Ev. Christian 8-4.
OPPONENTS' RECORDS: Wood Memorial 232-221. Ev. Christian 222-244.
SERIES LAST 25 YEARS: Wood Memorial, 6-1.
LAST MEETING: Evansville Christian, 65-45, Dec. 2, 2025.
ALL-TIME TOURNAMENT SERIES: Wood Memorial, 1-0.
jh PREDICTION: Ev. Christian, 51-43.