The pairings are out for the 2026 IHSAA playoffs. East Central is looking for a sixth sectional title, Milan is on a quest for its third straight championship and Lawrenceburg is seeking back-to-back crowns. South Dearborn, Connersville, Edinburg and Switzerland County have never won sectional titles.
Here is a look at our local TriState Football teams (EIAC & MIFC) and their roads to Sectional titles.
**All games played Friday, October 23rd at 7:00 pm
Class 4A, Sectional 22
PAIRINGS:
Martinsville (0-9) at Mooresville (5-4)
Beech Grove (6-3) at Richmond (3-6)
Indianapolis Roncalli (7-2) at Connersville (4-5)
Indianapolis Attucks (3-6) at Greenwood (3-6)
Class 4A, Sectional 23
PAIRINGS:
Madison (5-4) at East Central (7-2)
Jennings County (2-7) at winner of Madison (5-4)/East Central (7-2) on October 30th
Charlestown (7-1) at Columbus East (5-4)
Shelbyville (6-3) at Silver Creek (6-3)
Class 3A, Sectional 30
PAIRINGS:
Lawrenceburg (8-1) at New Castle (3-6)
Centerville (4-5) at Greensburg (5-4)
Rushville (0-9) at Franklin County (5-4)
Batesville (7-2) at South Dearborn (3-6)
Class 2A, Sectional 39
PAIRINGS:
Salem (5-4) at Brown County (1-8)
Providence (1-6) at Brownstown Central (9-0)
Switzerland County (3-6) at Mitchell (1-8)
Eastern (Pekin) (2-7) at Clarksville (6-3)
Class 1A, Sectional 46
PAIRINGS:
Milan (7-2) at Trinity Lutheran (2-3)
Edinburgh (3-6) at winner of Milan (7-2)/Trinity Lutheran (2-3) on October 30th
North Decatur (7-2) at South Decatur (5-4)
Union County (1-8) at winner of North Decatur (7-2)/South Decatur (5-4) on October 30th
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TOURNAMENT RECORDS and SECTIONAL HISTORY
EAST CENTRAL (105-38)
Sectional Champion (24) –2025, 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 (89-46)
Sectional Champion (22) – 2025, 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.
BATESVILLE (53-42)
Sectional Champion (11) – 2024, 2023, 2015, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001 & 1986
Regional Champion (two) – 2024 & 1986
MILAN (51-42)
Sectional Champion (eight) – 2025, 2024, 2016, 2011, 2010, 2000, 1996 & 1995
Regional Champion (two) – 2025, 1996
FRANKLIN COUNTY (47-37)
Sectional Champion (five) – 1998, 1997, 1995, 1991 & 1990.
Regional Champion (three) – 1998, 1997, & 1995.
Semi-State Champion (one) – 1995.
GREENSBURG (37-41)
Sectional Champion (two) – 2012 & 1989
NORTH DECATUR (36-41)
Sectional Champion (six) – 2023, 2022, 2020, 2019, 1998 & 1982
Regional Champion (one) – 2022
SOUTH DECATUR (27-40)
Sectional Champion (three) – 2001, 1990 & 1989
Regional Champion (two) – 1990 & 1989
Semi-State Champion (one) – 1990
State Champion (one) – 1990
BROWN COUNTY (20-41)
Sectional Champion (one) – 1995
RUSHVILLE (16-41)
Sectional Champion (one) – 1983
SOUTH DEARBORN (14-41)
Sectional Champion (none)
CONNERSVILLE (10-41) – 25 times in the last 32 years Connersville has bowed out of the playoffs in Week 10.
Sectional Champion (none)
EDINBURG (7-40)
Sectional Champion (none)
SWITZERLAND COUNTY (3-11)
Sectional Champion (none)
