The pairings are out for the 2025 IHSAA playoffs. East Central is looking for a fifth straight sectional title, Batesville is on a quest for a consecutive crown and Milan is seeking back-to-back championships.
Here is a look at our local TriState Football teams and their roads to Sectional titles.
Class 5A, Sectional 14
PAIRINGS:
**Played Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm
Whiteland (7-2) at Seymour (2-7)
**Played Friday, October 31st at 7:00 pm
Columbus East (5-4) at winner of Whiteland (7-2) at Seymour (2-7)
Franklin (4-5) at East Central (7-2)
Class 4A, Sectional 23
PAIRINGS:
**Played Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm
Bedford Lawrence North (6-3) at Jennings County (2-7)
Connersville (4-5) at Shelbyville (4-5)
Martinsville (3-6) at Greenwood (2-7)
Silver Creek (3-6) at Charlestown (7-2)
Class 3A, Sectional 30
PAIRINGS:
**Played Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm
Franklin County (7-2) at Batesville (3-6)
Greensburg (2-7) at Purdue Englewood (6-3)
Rushville (2-7) at South Dearborn (4-5)
**Played Friday, October 31st at 7:00 pm
Lawrenceburg (8-1) at winner of Franklin County (7-2) at Batesville (3-6)
Class 1A, Sectional 47
PAIRINGS:
**Played Friday, October 24th at 7:00 pm
South Decatur (3-5) at Eastern Greene (1-8)
West Washington (5-4) at Knightstown (5-4)
Greenwood Christian Academy (2-7) at North Decatur (6-2)
**Played Friday, October 31st at 7:00 pm
Milan (3-4) at winner of South Decatur (3-5) at Eastern Greene (1-8)
TOURNAMENT RECORDS and SECTIONAL HISTORY
EAST CENTRAL (103-37)
Sectional Champion (23) – 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2010, 2009, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1998, 1996, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1989, 1987, 1985 & 1980.
Regional Champion (10) – 2023, 2022, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2003, 1998, 1994, 1993 & 1985.
Semi-State Champion (six) – 2023, 2022, 2017, 2015, 1994 & 1993.
State Champion (four) – 2023, 2022, 2017 & 1994.
LAWRENCEBURG (87-45)
Sectional Champion (21) – 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2012, 2005, 1999, 1998, 1992, 1991, 1988, 1986, 1985, 1984, 1981, 1980, 1979, 1978, 1976 & 1975.
Regional Champion (six) – 2022, 2016, 1985, 1984, 1978 & 1975.
Semi-State Champion (three) – 2022, 2016 & 1985.
State Champion (two) – 1978 & 1975.
FRANKLIN COUNTY (46-36)
Sectional Champion (five) – 1998, 1997, 1995, 1991 & 1990.
Regional Champion (three) – 1998, 1997, & 1995.
Semi-State Champion (one) – 1995.
BATESVILLE (53-41)
Sectional Champion (11) – 2024, 2023, 2015, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 & 1986.
Regional Champion (two) – 2024 & 1986.
GREENSBURG (35-40)
Sectional Champion (two) – 2012 & 1989.
MILAN (48-40)
Sectional Champion (seven) – 2024, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2000, 1996 & 1995
Regional Champion (one) – 1996
NORTH DECATUR (34-40)
Sectional Champion (six) – 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 1998 & 1982.
Regional Champion (one) – 2022.
SOUTH DECATUR (27-39)
Sectional Champion (three) – 2001, 1990 & 1989.
Regional Champion (two) – 1990 & 1989.
Semi-State Champion (one) – 1990.
State Champion (one) – 1990.
RUSHVILLE (16-40)
Sectional Champion (one) – 1983.
SOUTH DEARBORN (13-40)
Sectional Champion (none)
CONNERSVILLE (10-40) – 24 times in the last 31 years Connersville has bowed out of the playoffs in Week 10.
Sectional Champion (none)
