7pm ET / 6pm CT
111th Annual IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament Pairings Show
Hosted by Greg Rakestraw and Chris May.
Streaming: Exclusively on IHSAAtv.org
Radio: IHSAA Champions Network | Affiliates
Complete pairings will be available at IHSAA.org following the broadcast.
Entry List Deadline: Wednesday, February 10, 2021, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.
Admission: $6 per game. All tickets will be sold for single games only. All host sites will have limited or no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines. Check with host school for availability.
Home Team: The second team listed in each game is the designated home team.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0516), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site.
COVID-19 Information
IN.gov Dashboard and Map | Basketball Guidelines | IHSAA Resource Center
For Spectators
1. All host sites will have limited to no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines.
2. Maintain social distancing.
3. Wear masks/face coverings at all times.
4. Only congregate with members of own household. Social distancing should be maintained between different household units.
Class 4A Brackets | Class 3A Brackets | Class 2A Brackets | Class A Brackets
Class 4A
1. Gary West Side (7): East Chicago Central, Gary West Side, Hammond Morton, Highland, Lake Central, Merrillville, Munster
2. Chesterton (6): Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart, Lowell, Portage, Valparaiso
3. Michigan City (7): Culver Academies, LaPorte, Michigan City, Mishawaka, Plymouth, South Bend Adams, South Bend Riley
4. Elkhart (6): Concord, Elkhart, Goshen, Northridge, Penn, Warsaw Community
5. East Noble (6): Carroll (Fort Wayne), DeKalb, East Noble, Fort Wayne North Side, Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne Snider
6. Columbia City (6): Columbia City, Fort Wayne South Side, Fort Wayne Wayne, Homestead, Huntington North, New Haven
7. Marion (6): Harrison (West Lafayette), Kokomo, Lafayette Jefferson, Logansport, Marion, McCutcheon
8. Carmel (6): Carmel, Fishers, Hamilton Southeastern, Noblesville, Westfield, Zionsville
9. Richmond (7): Anderson, Greenfield-Central, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Muncie Central, New Palestine, Pendleton Heights, Richmond
10. Indianapolis Arsenal Technical (7): Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Crispus Attucks, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, North Central (Indianapolis), Warren Central
11. Decatur Central (6): Ben Davis, Decatur Central, Perry Meridian, Pike, Roncalli, Southport
12. Avon (6): Avon, Brownsburg, Mooresville, Plainfield, Terre Haute North Vigo, Terre Haute South Vigo
13. Whiteland (6): Center Grove, Franklin Central, Franklin Community, Greenwood Community, Shelbyville, Whiteland Community
14. Bloomington South (6): Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Columbus East, Columbus North, East Central, Martinsville
15. Seymour (6): Bedford North Lawrence, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, New Albany, Seymour
16. Evansville North (6): Castle, Evansville Central, Evansville F.J. Reitz, Evansville Harrison, Evansville North, Jasper
Class 3A
17. Hammond Clark (Hammond Civic Center) (5): Calumet, Griffith, Hammond, Hammond Gavit, Lighthouse CPA
18. New Prairie (6): Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Knox, New Prairie, River Forest, Wheeler
19. South Bend Washington (6): Glenn, Jimtown, Mishawaka Marian, South Bend Clay, South Bend Saint Joseph, South Bend Washington
20. Twin Lakes (7): Benton Central, Maconaquah, Northwestern, Peru, Twin Lakes, West Lafayette, Western
21. West Noble (5): Lakeland, NorthWood, Tippecanoe Valley, Wawasee, West Noble
22. Woodlan (7): Angola, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran, Garrett, Leo, Woodlan
23. Mississinewa (6): Bellmont, Eastern (Greentown), Heritage, Mississinewa, Norwell, Oak Hill
24. New Castle (6): Delta, Hamilton Heights, Jay County, Muncie Burris, New Castle, Yorktown
25. Frankfort (7): Crawfordsville, Danville Community, Frankfort, Greencastle, Monrovia, North Montgomery, Tri-West Hendricks
26. Owen Valley (7): Brownstown Central, Brown County, Edgewood, Northview, Owen Valley, South Vermillion, West Vigo
27. Lebanon (6): Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory, Guerin Catholic, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, Indianapolis Emmerich Manual, Indianapolis Shortridge, Lebanon
28. Beech Grove (6): Beech Grove, Herron, Indian Creek, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, Indianapolis George Washington Community, Speedway
29. Greensburg (7): Batesville, Connersville, Franklin County, Greensburg, Lawrenceburg, Rushville Consolidated, South Dearborn
30. Charlestown (7): Charlestown, Corydon Central, Madison Consolidated, North Harrison, Salem, Scottsburg, Silver Creek
31. Washington (5): Pike Central, Princeton Community, Sullivan, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington
32. Boonville (6): Boonville, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Reitz Memorial, Gibson Southern, Heritage Hills, Mt. Vernon
Class 2A
33. Whiting (7): Andrean, Bowman Leadership Academy, Hammond Bishop Noll, Illiana Christian, Lake Station Edison, Marquette Catholic, Whiting
34. North Judson-San Pierre (7): Boone Grove, Hebron, LaVille, North Judson-San Pierre, South Bend Career Academy, South Central (Union Mills), Westville
35. Westview (7): Bremen, Central Noble, Churubusco, Eastside, Fairfield, Prairie Heights, Westview
36. Bluffton (8): Adams Central, Bluffton, Fort Wayne Canterbury, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Manchester, South Adams, Wabash, Whitko
37. Delphi Community (6): Delphi Community, Lewis Cass, North Newton, Rensselaer Central, Rochester Community, Winamac Community
38. Fountain Central (6): Carroll (Flora), Clinton Prairie, Fountain Central, Rossville, Seeger, Western Boone
39. Blackford (6): Blackford, Eastbrook, Madison-Grant, Sheridan, Taylor, Tipton
40. Elwood (7): Alexandria Monroe, Elwood Community, Frankton, Lapel, Monroe Central, Wapahani, Winchester Community
41. Shenandoah (8): Cambridge City Lincoln, Centerville, Eastern Hancock, Hagerstown, Knightstown, Northeastern, Shenandoah, Union County
42. Heritage Christian (6): Covenant Christian (Indpls.), Heritage Christian, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial, Irvington Preparatory Academy, Park Tudor, University
43. Cloverdale (7): Cascade, Cloverdale, North Putnam, Parke Heritage, Riverton Parke, South Putnam, Southmont
44. Milan (5): Milan, North Decatur, South Decatur, South Ripley, Triton Central
45. Southwestern (Hanover) (6): Austin, Clarksville, Henryville, Providence, Southwestern (Hanover), Switzerland County
46. Paoli (5): Crawford County, Eastern (Pekin), Paoli, Perry Central, Tell City
47. Eastern Greene (5): Eastern Greene, Linton-Stockton, Mitchell, North Knox, South Knox.
48. Southridge (6): Evansville Mater Dei, Forest Park, North Posey, South Spencer, Southridge, Tecumseh
Class A
49. Kouts (6): 21st Century Charter - Gary, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), Hammond Academy, Kouts, Morgan Township, Washington Township
50. Culver Community (6): Argos, Culver Community, LaCrosse, Oregon-Davis, Triton, West Central
51. Bethany Christian (5): Bethany Christian, Elkhart Christian Academy, Fremont, Hamilton, Lakewood Park Christian
52. Tri-County (6): Caston, Frontier, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County
53. North Miami (6): Lakeland Christian Academy, Smith Academy for Excellence, North Miami, Northfield, Southern Wells, Southwood
54. Attica (6): Attica, Clinton Central, Covington, Faith Christian, Lafayette Central Catholic, North Vermillion
55. Wes-Del (6): Anderson Preparatory Academy, Cowan, Daleville, Liberty Christian, Tri-Central, Wes-Del
56. Randolph Southern (6): Blue River Valley, Randolph Southern, Seton Catholic, Tri, Union (Modoc), Union City
57. Clay City (7): Bloomfield, Clay City, Eminence, Lighthouse Christian, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, White River Valley
58. Indianapolis Metropolitan (6): Bethesda Christian, Indiana School for the Deaf, Indiana Math & Science Academy, Indianapolis Metropolitan, International School of Indiana, Traders Point Christian Academy
59. Indianapolis Lutheran (7): Central Christian Academy, Christel House Academy, Greenwood Christian Academy, Indianapolis Lutheran, Providence Cristo Rey, Tindley, Victory College Prep
60. Southwestern (Shelbyville) (7): Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Morristown, Oldenburg Academy, Rising Sun, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Waldron
61. Borden (6): Borden, Christian Academy, Lanesville, New Washington, Rock Creek Academy, South Central (Elizabeth)
62. West Washington (6): Crothersville, Edinburgh, Medora, Shawe Memorial, Trinity Lutheran, West Washington
63. North Daviess (6): Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, North Daviess, Orleans, Shoals, Washington Catholic
64. Wood Memorial (6): Cannelton, Evansville Day, Northeast Dubois, Springs Valley, Vincennes Rivet, Wood Memorial
Sectional Host Site Selection
Sectional host sites are determined based on recommendations from school administrators within each sectional grouping.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted.
Admission: $8 per game. All tickets will be sold for single games only. All host sites will have limited or no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines. Check with host school for availability.
Home Team: The second team listed in each game is the designated home team.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0506), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site.
COVID-19 Information
IN.gov Dashboard and Map | Basketball Guidelines | IHSAA Resource Center
For Spectators
1. All host sites will have limited to no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines.
2. Maintain social distancing.
3. Wear masks/face coverings at all times.
4. Only congregate with members of own household. Social distancing should be maintained between different household units.
Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class A Bracket
Class 4A
1. Michigan City
Feeder Sectionals: Gary West Side, Chesterton, Michigan City, Elkhart
2. Logansport
Feeder Sectionals: East Noble, Columbia City, Marion, Carmel
3. Southport
Feeder Sectionals: Richmond, Indianapolis Arsenal Tech, Decatur Central, Avon
4. Seymour
Feeder Sectionals: Whiteland Community, Bloomington South, Seymour, Evansville North
Class 3A
5. South Bend Washington
Feeder Sectionals: Hammond Clark, New Prairie, South Bend Washington, Twin Lakes
6. New Castle
Feeder Sectionals: West Noble, Woodlan, Missisinewa, New Castle
7. Greencastle
Feeder Sectionals: Frankfort, Owen Valley, Lebanon, Beech Grove
8. Washington
Feeder Sectionals: Greensburg, Charlestown, Washington, Boonville
Class 2A
9. North Judson-San Pierre
Feeder Sectionals: Whiting, North Judson-San Pierre, Westview, Bluffton
10. Lapel
Feeder Sectionals: Delphi Community, Fountain Central, Blackford, Elwood Community
11. Greenfield-Central
Feeder Sectionals: Shenandoah, Heritage Christian, Cloverdale, Milan
12. Southridge
Feeder Sectionals: Southwestern (Hanover), Paoli, Eastern Greene, Southridge
Class A
13. Triton
Feeder Sectionals: Kouts, Culver Community, Bethany Christian, Tri-County
14. Frankfort
Feeder Sectionals: North Miami, Attica, Wes-Del, Randolph Southern
15. Martinsville
Feeder Sectionals: Clay City, Indianapolis Metropolitan, Indianapolis Lutheran, Southwestern (Shelbyville)
16. Loogootee
Feeder Sectionals: Borden, West Washington, North Daviess, Wood Memorial
Host Site Selection
The following criteria was used in selecting host sites: travel distance, invitations filed by principals, facilities, rotation, classification, success and satisfactory management of previous tourneys, number of tourneys hosted in other sports and adjustment because of reorganization and consolidation.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted.
Admission: $8 per game. All tickets will be sold for single games only. All host sites will have limited or no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines. Check with host school for availability.
Home Team: The second team listed in each game is the designated home team.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0506), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site.
COVID-19 Information
IN.gov Dashboard and Map | Basketball Guidelines | IHSAA Resource Center
For Spectators
1. All host sites will have limited to no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines.
2. Maintain social distancing.
3. Wear masks/face coverings at all times.
4. Only congregate with members of own household. Social distancing should be maintained between different household units.
Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class A Bracket
Host Site Selection
The following criteria was used in selecting host sites: travel distance, invitations filed by principals, facilities, rotation, classification, success and satisfactory management of previous tourneys, number of tourneys hosted in other sports and adjustment because of reorganization and consolidation.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted.
Admission: $10 per game. All tickets will be sold for single games only. All host sites will have limited or no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines. Check with host school for availability.
Home Team: The winners of the odd-numbered regionals will be the designated home teams.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0506), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be provided for use at each host site.
COVID-19 Information
IN.gov Dashboard and Map | Basketball Guidelines | IHSAA Resource Center
For Spectators
1. All host sites will have limited to no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines.
2. Maintain social distancing.
3. Wear masks/face coverings at all times.
4. Only congregate with members of own household. Social distancing should be maintained between different household units.
Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class A Bracket
Elkhart (North Side Gym)
Class 2A | Blackford (25-4) vs. Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian (26-3) | 1 pm ET
Class 3A | Leo (23-4) vs. South Bend St. Joseph (21-4) | 4 pm ET
Lafayette Jefferson (Crawley Center)
Class A | Southwood (17-10) vs. Kouts (28-2) | 1 pm ET
Class 4A | Carmel (24-2) vs. Gary West Side (22-4) | 3:45 pm ET
Seymour (Lloyd E. Scott Gymnasium)
Class 3A | Silver Creek (23-4) vs. Guerin Catholic (21-3) | 1 pm ET
Class 4A | Bloomington South (25-4) vs. Lawrence North (27-2) | 4 pm ET
Washington (Hatchet House)
Class A | Barr-Reeve (27-2) vs. Tindley (19-9) | 2 pm ET
Class 2A | Southridge (17-10) vs. Parke Heritage (26-3) | 4:30 pm ET
Host Site Selection
The following criteria was used in selecting host sites: travel distance, invitations filed by principals, facilities, rotation, classification, success and satisfactory management of previous tourneys, number of tourneys hosted in other sports and adjustment because of reorganization and consolidation.
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted.
Site: Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis.
Admission: $15 per person. All tickets are reserved seating, will be socially distanced and for one specific game only. All tickets will be digital through your mobile phone and may be purchased through participating schools using the Ticketmaster app. Any remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public via Ticketmaster on Tuesday, March 30 at 10 am ET. Note: walk-up sales at Bankers Life Fieldhouse will not be available.
Attendance: Limited or no spectators and in accordance with local health guidelines.
Gates Open: Bankers Life Fieldhouse will open its gates to spectators beginning one hour prior to the start of each game.
Home Team: The winners of the south semi-states will be the designated home teams.
Official Basketball: The Wilson Evolution Wide Channel (B0506), the official ball of the IHSAA state tournament, will be used.
Television: All four state championship games will air live on Bally Sports Indiana (rebranding from Fox Sports Indiana) (BSIN) or Bally Sports Indiana Plus, an alternate channel due to overlap with the Indiana Pacers broadcast. Also, South Bend’s WHME Channel 46 will carry Saturday’s games for viewers in the Michiana area. Channel Listings
Streaming: For viewers outside of the Bally Sports Indiana (BSIN) coverage area, a live stream will be available at IHSAAtv.org. For those within the BSIN coverage area, the stream will be available only on delayed basis following the conclusion of the telecast.
Radio: Each game will be broadcast on affiliates of the IHSAA Champions Network. Affiliates
COVID-19 Information
IN.gov Dashboard and Map | Basketball Guidelines | IHSAA Resource Center
For Spectators
1. All host sites will have limited to no spectators and in accordance with their local health guidelines.
2. Maintain social distancing.
3. Wear masks/face coverings at all times.
4. Only congregate with members of own household. Social distancing should be maintained between different household units.
Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class A Bracket
Approved Broadcasts | Preview | Official Program
Class A State Championship
Final | Barr-Reeve 64, Kouts 48
> Barr-Reeve takes second state championship (2015)
> Vikings' Jamison Miller named Ray Craft Mental Attitude Award recipient
> Final Records: Barr-Reeve (29-2), Kouts (29-3)
Box Score | Recap
Class 2A State Championship
Final | Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 55, Parke Heritage 40
> Blackhawk claims second state title in three years, first in Class 2A
> Braves' Caleb Furst named Trester Mental Attitude Award recipient
> Final Records: Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian (28-3), Parke Heritage (27-4)
Box Score | Recap
Class 3A State Championship
Final | Silver Creek 50, Leo 49
> Silver Creek tops Leo for second 3A crown in three years
> Dragons' Kooper Jacobi receives Trester Mental Attitude Award
> Final Records: Silver Creek (25-4), Leo (24-5)
Box Score | Recap
Class 4A State Championship
Final | Carmel 51, Lawrence North 46 OT
> Carmel wins second 4A title in three seasons
> Greyhounds' Connor Gioia earns Trester Mental Attitude Award
> Final Records: Carmel (26-2), Lawrence North (28-3)
Box Score | Recap
Restrictions
Principals should inform all of the following tourney restrictions:
A. No publications, brochures, fliers, etc. of any kind, whether for sale or free-of-charge, are to be distributed at IHSAA tournament events without prior approval from the IHSAA.
B. Balloons, banners and/or posters, etc. are not permitted.
C. Cowbells and other such noise devices, banners, shakers on sticks, signs, posters, etc., are not permitted.
D. No live animal mascots are permitted.
E. Line-up lanes of fans shall not be permitted on the playing floor at any time.
F. Audio/video devices are not permitted on the playing floor.
G. The throwing of articles, including toilet tissue, is not allowed.
It shall be the responsibility of each high school principal to see that the above restrictions are enforced.
*The use of high school pep bands at this IHSAA tourney is permitted.