Indiana high school girls basketball teams learned their semi-state tournament pairings Sunday, setting the stage for a series of crucial games next Saturday, February 21st. The Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) determined the matchups through a lottery-style draw, according to WNDU News.
The semi-state round will consist of two semifinal games followed by a championship game at each of the designated host sites. Several teams from northern and central Indiana emerged victorious from regional championships on Saturday and will compete for a place in the state finals. These include Northridge (Class 4A), Culver Academies and Fairfield (both 3A), Bremen and Whitko (2A), and Elkhart Christian (1A).
Class 4A competition will be held at LaPorte High School. Northridge (20-7) will face McCutcheon (22-5) at 11 a.m., followed by a matchup between Crown Point (23-4) and Norwell (23-4) at 1 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for 9 p.m.
Logansport High School will host the Class 3A semi-state. Bellmont (22-3) will play Culver Academies (22-5) at 10 a.m., and Connersville (20-7) will take on Fairfield (20-6) at 12 p.m. The championship game is set for 8 p.m.
Frankfort High School will be the site for Class 2A semi-state action. Lapel (22-4) will compete against Bremen (23-2) at 10 a.m., and Whitko (25-1) will face Oak Hill (22-3) at 12 p.m. The championship game will begin at 8 p.m.
Huntington North High School will host the Class 1A semi-state. North Miami (18-8) will play Elkhart Christian (22-4) at 10 a.m., followed by a game between Fremont (26-2) and Monroe Central (21-2) at 12 p.m. The championship game is scheduled for 8 p.m.
Additional semi-state games will take place at Jasper High School, Southport High School, Greencastle High School, and Charlestown High School, encompassing the remaining Class 4A, 3A, 2A, and 1A matchups. According to Sports Illustrated, the IHSAA released the full brackets on February 5, 2026.
The winners of each semi-state game will advance to the state finals, the date and location of which have not yet been announced. WTHR reported sectional championship scores on February 7, 2026, leading up to the regional and semi-state rounds.