The high school football season in Indiana has reached a critical juncture, as teams have secured their sectional hardware and now set their sights on the coveted regional championships. With the IHSAA football regional schedule and pairings announced, the stage is set for an electrifying weekend of gridiron action across the state.

Elevating the Game: IHSAA Football Regional Showdowns Await

Class 6A: Titans Clash for Regional Supremacy

In the state's largest classification, the regional round promises to deliver a thrilling slate of matchups. FW Carroll, the sectional champions, will face off against the formidable Crown Point Bulldogs, while Westfield takes on the Fishers Tigers in a battle of Hamiltons. Lawrence North and Brownsburg will square off in a clash of Boone County powerhouses, while the defending state champions, Center Grove, will take on the Warren Central Warriors in a highly anticipated regional showdown.

Class 5A: Regional Rivals Collide

The Class 5A regional round features several intriguing regional rivalries. Valparaiso will travel to Merrillville to take on the Pirates, while Lafayette Jeff heads to Warsaw to face the Tigers. East Central, the sectional champions, will battle Decatur Central, and Castle will make the trip to Bloomington South to take on the Bloomington South Panthers.

Class 4A: Emerging Powerhouses Clash

In Class 4A, the regional round promises to showcase some of the state's rising football programs. Mishawaka, the sectional champions, will take on a yet-to-be-determined opponent, while Huntington travels to East Noble to face the Knights. New Palestine, the defending state champions, will square off against Bishop Chatard, and Evansville Reitz will make the journey to Martinsville to face the Artesians.

Class 3A: Heartland Showdowns

The Class 3A regional round will feature several intriguing matchups between teams from the heartland of Indiana. Knox will host Garrett, while FW Bishop Luers will travel to Maconaquah. Tri-West and Batesville will clash, and North Harrison will take on Heritage Hills in a battle of southern Indiana powerhouses.

Class 2A: Small-Town Titans Collide

In Class 2A, the regional round will showcase the strength of Indiana's small-town football programs. Andrean, the sectional champions, will face off against Lafayette Central Catholic, while Eastern (Greentown) will travel to Adams Central. Lutheran will take on Lapel, and Brownstown Central will host Linton-Stockton in a clash of southern Indiana titans.

Class A: Underdogs Seek Regional Glory

The Class A regional round will feature several teams looking to make a statement and prove their worth on the statewide stage. North Judson will travel to Taylor, while North Miami will face off against South Adams. Sheridan will take on South Putnam, and Milan will make the trip to Providence in a battle of small-town programs.