Indiana High School Girls Basketball: Semi-State Showdowns Set for February 21st
The road to the Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Girls Basketball State Championship is narrowing, with semi-state pairings announced on Sunday. Next Saturday, February 21st, will be a pivotal day for teams across the state, as they battle for a coveted spot in the final rounds.
Local Teams Advance After Regional Victories
Several teams from the Michiana area secured their place in the semi-state round after winning regional championships on Saturday. These include Northridge (Class 4A), Culver Academies (3A), Fairfield (3A), Bremen (2A), Whitko (2A), and Elkhart Christian (1A). These teams will represent their schools and communities as they compete against some of the best in Indiana.
Class 4A: LaPorte and Jasper Host
The Class 4A semi-state will be split between two locations. At LaPorte High School, Northridge (20-7) will face McCutcheon (22-5) at 11 a.m., followed by Crown Point (23-4) versus Norwell (23-4) at 1 p.m. The championship game will be held at 9 p.m. Simultaneously, at Jasper High School, Floyd Central (23-3) will play Lawrence Central (21-4) at 10 a.m., and Center Grove (26-0) will seize on Evansville Reitz (21-2) at 12 p.m., with the championship game scheduled for 8 p.m.
Class 3A: Logansport and Southport to Determine Finalists
Logansport High School will host the Class 3A semi-state, featuring Bellmont (22-3) against Culver Academies (22-5) at 10 a.m. And Connersville (20-7) versus Fairfield (20-6) at 12 p.m. The championship game is set for 8 p.m. Southport High School will also host a Class 3A semi-state, with Washington (22-4) playing Jennings County (19-6) at 10 a.m. And Northview (20-6) facing Roncalli (25-3) at 12 p.m. The championship game will follow at 8 p.m.
Class 2A: Frankfort and Greencastle Showcase Talent
Frankfort High School will be the site for the Class 2A semi-state, with Lapel (22-4) taking on Bremen (23-2) at 10 a.m. And Whitko (25-1) battling Oak Hill (22-3) at 12 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for 8 p.m. Greencastle High School will host another Class 2A semi-state, featuring Heritage Christian (19-8) against Parke Heritage (19-7) at 10 a.m. And Eastern (Pekin) (18-7) versus North Knox (19-6) at 12 p.m., culminating in an 8 p.m. Championship game.
Class 1A: Huntington North and Charlestown Host
In Class 1A, Huntington North High School will host North Miami (18-8) against Elkhart Christian (22-4) at 10 a.m., followed by Fremont (26-2) versus Monroe Central (21-2) at 12 p.m. The championship game will be played at 8 p.m. Charlestown High School will also host a Class 1A semi-state, with Evansville Christian (19-6) playing Borden (22-4) at 10 a.m. And Greenwood Christian (16-10) facing Tindley (17-5) at 12 p.m. The championship game is set for 8 p.m.
Looking Ahead: The IHSAA State Championship
The winners of these semi-state matchups will advance to the IHSAA State Championship, where they will compete for the ultimate prize. The IHSAA website (https://www.ihsaa.org/) will provide further details on the championship schedule and location.
FAQ
Q: Where can I find the full semi-state schedule?
A: The full schedule is detailed in the article above, with game times and locations for each class.
Q: What time are the Class 4A semi-state games at LaPorte?
A: The Class 4A semi-state games at LaPorte begin at 11 a.m. And 1 p.m., with the championship game at 9 p.m.
Q: Which local teams are competing in the semi-state round?
A: Northridge, Culver Academies, Fairfield, Bremen, Whitko, and Elkhart Christian are the local teams competing in the semi-state round.
Did you recognize? The IHSAA also provides updates and information on its Champions Network (https://www.ihsaatv.org/schedule/).
Stay tuned for further updates and coverage of the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament!
