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Indiana Boys Basketball Sectionals begin in late February or early March. The Indiana High School Athletic Association announces the sectional pairings for the boys' basketball state tournament, which runs from Tuesday to Saturday. The matchups for the sectionals are released on the Sunday before the tournament begins.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Date | Tuesday, March 4, 2025 |
| Duration | 5 days |
| End Date | Saturday, March 8, 2025 |
| Location | Indiana |
| Organizer | Indiana High School Athletic Association |
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Indiana High School Boys Basketball Sectional Pairings
The Indiana High School Athletic Association announced the sectional pairings for the boys' basketball state tournament on Sunday, February 24, 2025. The sectional play was set to begin on Tuesday, March 4, and end on Saturday, March 8.
Game 1 (Tuesday, March 4)
LaPorte vs. Penn
Game 2 (Tuesday, March 4)
Mishawaka vs. South Bend Riley
Game 3 (Friday, March 7)
Michigan City vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Friday, March 7)
South Bend Adams vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Saturday, March 8)
Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
Game 1 (Tuesday, March 4)
Concord vs. Warsaw
Game 2 (Friday, March 7)
Northridge vs. Elkhart
Game 3 (Friday, March 7)
Goshen vs. Game 1 winner
Championship (Saturday, March 8)
Game 2 vs. Game 3 winner
The Jimmies also captured their first sectional title in 21 years, and they were looking to continue their winning streak. There was also news of doubleheaders at South Bend Washington and Triton, with the winners set to advance to the semi-states the following weekend.
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Indiana Boys Basketball Sectionals Matchups
The Indiana High School Boys Basketball tournament is an eagerly awaited event in the state's sporting calendar. The 2024 tournament kicked off with sectional play, which began on Tuesday, March 4, and ran through Saturday, March 8.
One of the most highly anticipated matchups in the 2024 tournament was between the defending state champion Fishers and Westfield in the first round of the sectional. Fishers went into the game undefeated and ranked No. 1 in 4A, while Westfield was ranked No. 3 in 4A. The game, which took place in Carmel on Tuesday night, was expected to be a close contest and a highlight of the sectional week.
Another notable matchup in the first round was between Avon and Brownsburg. If Avon were to win, they would set up a rematch with Plainfield, one of only three teams to beat the No. 2 ranked Orioles that season.
The 2025 tournament also saw some exciting matchups. In central Indiana, Wapahani, ranked No. 2 in the state with only one loss for the season, looked to be in good shape to make a run. Other notable matchups in central Indiana included Seeger vs. North Montgomery, with the winner playing Benton Central, and Delphi vs. Western Boone, with the winner facing Rensselaer Central.
Regional matchups are also an important part of the tournament, with two regional games played back-to-back at the same site. The sites for these games are announced after the sectional championship games.
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Indiana Boys Basketball Sectional Schedule
The Indiana High School Boys Basketball sectional schedule for the 2024-2025 season is as follows:
The sectional week began on Tuesday, March 4, and ran through Saturday, March 8. The first round of the sectional tournament took place on Tuesday, March 4, with the following matchups:
- LaPorte vs. Penn
- Mishawaka vs. South Bend Riley
- Concord vs. Warsaw
The second round was played on Friday, March 7, with the following games:
- Michigan City vs. Game 1 winner
- South Bend Adams vs. Game 2 winner
- Northridge vs. Elkhart
- Goshen vs. Game 1 winner
The championship game was held on Saturday, March 8, with the winners of Games 3 and 4 facing off for the title.
Some of the notable matchups during the sectional week included:
- Fishers vs. Westfield: Fishers, the defending state champion and ranked No. 1 in 4A, took on Westfield, ranked No. 3 in 4A.
- Avon vs. Brownsburg: A potential rematch between Avon and Plainfield, one of only three teams to beat Avon that season, loomed if Avon won in the first round.
- Greenfield-Central: Aiming for their first sectional title since 1998, Greenfield-Central and Braylon Mullins might have to go through a top-15 team.
- Seeger vs. North Montgomery: The winner of this game will play Benton Central in the next round.
- Delphi vs. Western Boone: The winner of this match will play Rensselaer Central.
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Indiana Boys Basketball Regional Matchups
Indiana's high school boys basketball tournament is an exciting time for the state, with the 2024 tournament kicking off on a Tuesday in February. The 2025 tournament started on Tuesday, March 4, and ran through to Saturday, March 8. The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) announces the sectional pairings for the boys' basketball state tournament, and the regional matchups are unveiled at the end of the pairings show.
The regional matchups for the 2024 tournament were as follows:
- Two regional games will be played back-to-back at the same site.
- The sites of the regional games will be announced after the sectional championship games.
The 2025 tournament features some big matchups, including the defending state champion and undefeated Fishers, ranked No.1 in 4A, playing Westfield, ranked No.3 in 4A. A potential No.1 vs No.2 game. Avon vs Brownsburg is also a big game, with the winner set to play Plainfield, one of only three teams to beat Avon this season.
The regionals are an important part of the tournament, with all IHSAA member schools eligible for the postseason play in the state playoffs, regardless of their win-loss record.
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Indiana Boys Basketball Sectional Tickets
The Indiana High School Boys Basketball Playoffs are an exciting time for the state, with the 2024 tournament described as the "best week of the year" by Kyle Neddenriep. The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) organizes the annual tournament, and all tickets are digital, available through Eventlink. Tickets are $7 per session or $15 for all sessions.
The tournament begins with sectional play, which in 2024, started on a Tuesday in March and ran through the following Saturday. The sectional matchups for the 2025 tournament were released on February 24, with games beginning on March 4 and running through March 8. The biggest matchup in the state during the 2025 sectionals was between the defending state champion and undefeated Fishers, ranked No. 1 in 4A, and Westfield, ranked No. 3 in 4A.
The 2025 tournament features several central Indiana schools, including Wapahani, ranked No. 2 in the state with only one loss for the season. Other notable matchups include Covenant Christian vs. Monrovia, Park Tudor vs. Cardinal Ritter, and Heritage Christian vs. Triton Central.
The regional matchups are often overlooked, but they offer an exciting opportunity to see two games back-to-back at the same site. The sites for these games are announced after the sectional championship matches, and the winners of the regionals move on to the semi-states.
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Frequently asked questions
Indiana boys basketball sectionals usually begin in late February or early March.
The Indiana boys basketball sectionals are annual tournaments, taking place every year.
The Indiana High School Athletic Association announces the sectional pairings for the boys' basketball state tournament. These are usually released in late February or early March, before the tournament begins.
Tickets for the Indiana boys basketball sectionals can be purchased through Eventlink. All tickets are digital and cost $7 per session or $15 for all sessions.
Some Indiana boys basketball sectional matchups include:
- Covenant Christian vs. Monrovia
- Park Tudor vs. Cardinal Ritter
- Heritage Christian vs. Triton Central
