The excitement of high school football in Indiana reached a fever pitch last weekend as the regional championships unfolded, setting the stage for the state semifinals. Here’s a snapshot of the thrilling matches that defined the weekend.

In Class 6A, the battles were intense. Crown Point dominated Carroll with a 38-21 victory in Region 1, while Westfield outpaced Fishers 42-28 in Region 2. In a nail-biting match, Brownsburg edged out Lawrence North 22-21 in Region 3, and Center Grove secured a spot in the semifinals by defeating Warren Central 23-15 in Region 4[2][5].

Class 5A saw its share of dramatics as well. Merrillville crushed Valparaiso 48-14 in Region 5, and Warsaw took down Lafayette Jefferson 44-27 in Region 6. Decatur Central narrowly beat East Central 21-16 in Region 7, and Bloomington South won a close game against Castle 28-21 in Region 8[2][5].

In Class 4A, New Palestine continued its undefeated streak by beating Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 28-21 in overtime, a rematch that lived up to its billing. East Noble trounced Huntington North 52-17, and Martinsville outlasted Evansville Reitz 35-28[2][5].

The lower classes were just as thrilling. In Class 3A, Garrett remained undefeated with a 41-40 win over Knox, while Fort Wayne Luers edged Maconaquah 31-28. Batesville and Tri-West Hendricks engaged in a high-scoring affair, with Batesville emerging victorious 41-37. Heritage Hills dominated North Harrison 50-7[2][5].

Class 2A and 1A also had their moments. Andrean won a tight game against Lafayette Central Catholic 20-17, and Adams Central routed Eastern 42-7. In Class 1A, North Judson annihilated Taylor 70-6, and South Adams beat North Miami 40-21[2][5].

These regional championships have set the stage for what promises to be an electrifying state semifinal round. Teams like New Palestine, Garrett, and Crown Point are looking strong, but every match has the potential to be a game-changer. As the season narrows down to its final weeks, the anticipation is palpable, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next round of battles on the gridiron.