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2022-23 Boys Football State Tournament

50th
Oct 9, 2022

Time: 5 pm ET / 4 pm CT (2 hours)

Streaming: Exclusively on IHSAAtv.org. Hosted by Bob Lovell and Paul Condry.

Radio: Broadcast on affiliates of the IHSAA Champions Network.

Complete pairings will be posted to IHSAA.org following the conclusion of the show.

50th
Classes 4A, 3A, 2A, 2A, 1A Oct 21, 2022

Entry List Deadline: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.

Time: 7 pm local time or as determined by host school.

Admission: $7 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Determining Home Team
First Round: The second-named team in the blind draw is host school unless the two teams agree to switch the site.
Semifinals: The team without a home game will host. Exception: The bye team will always be the visitor. If both teams were hosts or both were visitors, the second-named team in the quarter bracket will host. In 6A & 5A, in the four team sectionals, the second-named team will host.
Championships: Host team will be the team that has played the most away games. If both teams have played the same number of away games, the bottom bracket team shall host.

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores 

IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: Prohibition at IHSAA Tournament Series events: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited.

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.
5. The facility should be as neutral as possible without any enhancements that emphasize a home team.

50th
Oct 28, 2022

Entry List Deadline: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.

Time: 7 pm local time or as determined by host school.

Admission: $7 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Determining Home Team
First Round: The second-named team in the blind draw is host school unless the two teams agree to switch the site.
Semifinals: The team without a home game will host. Exception: The bye team will always be the visitor. If both teams were hosts or both were visitors, the second-named team in the quarter bracket will host. In 6A & 5A, in the four team sectionals, the second-named team will host.
Championships: Host team will be the team that has played the most away games. If both teams have played the same number of away games, the bottom bracket team shall host.

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores 

IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: Prohibition at IHSAA Tournament Series events: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited.

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.
5. The facility should be as neutral as possible without any enhancements that emphasize a home team.

50th
Nov 4, 2022

Entry List Deadline: Tuesday, October 4, 2022, 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.

Time: 7 pm local time or as determined by host school.

Admission: $7 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Determining Home Team
First Round: The second-named team in the blind draw is host school unless the two teams agree to switch the site.
Semifinals: The team without a home game will host. Exception: The bye team will always be the visitor. If both teams were hosts or both were visitors, the second-named team in the quarter bracket will host. In 6A & 5A, in the four team sectionals, the second-named team will host.
Championships: Host team will be the team that has played the most away games. If both teams have played the same number of away games, the bottom bracket team shall host.

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores 

IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: Prohibition at IHSAA Tournament Series events: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited.

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.
5. The facility should be as neutral as possible without any enhancements that emphasize a home team.

50th
Nov 11, 2022

Time: 7 pm local time or as determined by host school.

Admission: $10 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Determining Home Team
Classes 2A, 4A, 6A
Sectional final game non-host, if applicable, or odd sectional number.
Classes A, 3A & 5A
Sectional final game non-host, if applicable, or even sectional number.

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores 

IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited.

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at any time.
5. The facility should be as neutral as possible without any enhancements that emphasize a home team.

50th
Nov 18, 2022

Time: 7 pm local time or as determined by host school.

Admission: $12 per person. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

Streaming: All 12 games will stream exclusively at IHSAAtv.org via pay-per-view for $12 per game or $17 for all games. 

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Determining Home Team
Classes 2A, 4A & 6A
*Regional non-host, if applicable, or lower sectional # (i.e., Sect. 1 is lower than Sect. 2).
Classes A, 3A & 5A
*Regional non-host, if applicable, or higher sectional # (i.e., Sect. 2 is higher than Sect. 1).

*If regional winner has not hosted either sectional final or regional, that school will be the designated host.

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores 

Class 6A
Carroll (Fort Wayne) 21, Hamilton Southeastern 15 
Center Grove 33, Indianapolis Cathedral 10 

Class 5A
Valparaiso 22, Fort Wayne Snider 21 (OT) 
Whiteland 21, Castle 7  

Class 4A
New Prairie 10, Kokomo 9 
East Central 24, Roncalli 21 (OT)  

Class 3A
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 21, West Lafayette 3
Lawrenceburg 35, Monrovia 7 

Class 2A
Andrean 48, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 29  
Evansville Mater Dei 51, Linton-Stockton 28  

Class 1A
Adams Central 35, North Judson-San Pierre 0  
Indianapolis Lutheran 28, North Decatur 7 

 

 

IHSAA Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (Drone) Policy: Prohibition at IHSAA Tournament Series events: The use of an unmanned aerial vehicle (“UAV”), also known as a drone, at or about an IHSAA Tournament Series site during (or within 30 minutes of) an IHSAA Tournament Series event is prohibited.

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at anytime.
5. The facility should be as neutral as possible without any enhancements that emphasize a home team.

50th
Nov 25, 2022
Nov 26, 2022

Site: Lucas Oil Stadium, 500 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis | Website

Lucas Oil Stadium Clear Bag Policy and Guest Services

Tickets: $15 per person. Children age five and younger admitted free. All seats general admission. Per Lucas Oil Stadium policy, all ticket sales will be digital only; printed tickets will not be used. All purchased tickets will be sent as mobile tickets to the purchaser's smart phone and that verification should be shown at the admission gate. Mobile tickets should be purchased in advance through Ticketmaster.com or via the Ticketmaster mobile app (Ticketmaster service fees apply). Digital tickets may also be purchased in person at the Lucas Oil Stadium Box Office (without service fees) during business hours (credit card or cash purchases only).

Gates Open: Lucas Oil Stadium will open its gates to fans beginning at 10 am ET (one hour prior to kickoff of the first game) each day. 

Television: The Class 1A, 2A, 3A, 4A and 5A championships will air on Bally Sports Indiana while Friday's 6A championship will air on Bally Sports Indiana Extra, an alternate channel, due to overlap with the Indiana Pacers game on Bally Sports Indiana. Channel Listings 

Streaming: All six state championship games will stream on IHSAAtv.org via pay-per-view for $15 per game or $20 for all games, and also stream via subscription on the Bally Sports+ app.

Radio: All six state championship games will be broadcast on affiliates of the IHSAA Champions Network. Affiliates List 

Photography: Double Edge Media is the Official Photography Service of the IHSAA and posts state championship images for purchase. Website 

Determining Home Team: Decided by coin flip between coaches at Monday meeting before IHSAA state finals.

Official Football: The Wilson 1003 GST, the Official Football of the IHSAA State Tournament, will be provided for all games. Wilson Ad 

Class 6A Bracket | Class 5A Bracket | Class 4A Bracket | Class 3A Bracket | Class 2A Bracket | Class 1A Bracket 

Approved Broadcasts | Scores | Preview | Official Program 

Friday, Nov. 25

Final | Class 2A State Championship 
Evansville Mater Dei 20, Andrean 10 
> Mater Dei wins rematch  with Andrean, captures second crown (2000)
> Joey Pierre of Mater Dei named Ress Mental Attitude Award recipient
> Final Records: Mater Dei (12-3), Andrean (10-4)
Box Score | Recap 

Final | Class 4A State Championship 
East Central 37, New Prairie 7 
> East Central rolls to 4A state championship, third overall
> Trojans' Christian Garrison named Eskew Mental Attitude Award recipient
> Final Records: East Central (13-2), New Prairie (13-2)
Box Score | Recap 

Final | Class 6A State Championship 
Center Grove 35, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 9
> Center Grove claims record third consecutive 6A crown
> Carroll's Jorge Valdes earns a Eskew Mental Attitude Award
> Final Records: Center Grove (12-2), Carroll (Fort Wayne) (13-1)
Box Score | Recap 

Saturday, Nov. 26

Final | Class 1A State Championship 
Indianapolis Lutheran 30, Adams Central 13
> Lutheran repeats as 1A state champ, completes second straight 15-0 season 
> Lutheran's Micah Mackay named Blake Ress Mental Attitude Award recipient 
> Final Records: Indianapolis Lutheran (15-0), Adams Central (14-1) 
Box Score | Recap 

Final | Class 3A State Championship 
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 34, Lawrenceburg 14
Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (10-4) vs. Lawrenceburg (13-1) 
> Big second half propels Chatard to 3A crown
> Trojans' Aiden Duncan receives Ress Mental Attitude Award
> Final Records: Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (11-4), Lawrenceburg (13-2)
Box Score | Recap 

Final | Class 5A State Championship 
Valparaiso 35, Whiteland 31 
> Vikings edge Whiteland late for second title, first since 1975
> Connor McCall of Valpo receives Phil N. Eskew Mental Attitude Award
> Final Records: Valparaiso (11-3), Whiteland (12-2)
Box Score | Recap 

 

Restrictions
1.  Banners and posters are not allowed.
2.  No battery powered or electronic noise makers, fireworks, recorded music, sirens or whistles are allowed.
3.  Throwing of articles, including toilet tissue and baby powder, is not allowed.
4.  No live animal mascots are permitted at anytime.