The IHSAA softball sectionals are underway, and Central Indiana teams are gearing up for an exciting tournament. With the sectional tournaments scheduled for May 25-30, followed by regionals and semistates, the competition is heating up. Here's a breakdown of the scores, schedules, and pairings for Central Indiana teams in the 2026 Indiana high school softball sectional tournaments.
Class 4A
Sectional 8
Zionsville (6) is set to face off against Westfield in the first game, with the winner advancing to the next round. The second game features Hamilton Southeastern and Fishers, while Carmel will take on the winner of the first game. Noblesville will then face the winner of the second game, and the championship will be decided between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 9
Pendleton Heights (6) will host Anderson in the first game, with the winner advancing. The second game will see Pendleton Heights take on Greenfield-Central. Mount Vernon (Fortville) will face Anderson, and Muncie Central will face the winner of the second game. The championship will be a clash between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 10
Warren Central (5) will host a doubleheader, with Lawrence North and North Central facing off in the first game, and Lawrence Central taking on Warren Central in the second. Arsenal Technical will face the winner of the first game, and the championship will be decided between the winners of the second and third games.
Sectional 11
Pike (6) will host Brownsburg and Ben Davis in the first game, with the winner advancing. Tri-West will face Pike in the second game, and Avon will take on the winner of the first game. Plainfield will face the winner of the second game, and the championship will be a battle between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 12
Decatur Central (6) will host a doubleheader, with Center Grove defeating Southport in the first game. Franklin Central will face Perry Meridian in the second game, and Decatur Central will take on the winner of the first game. Mooresville will face the winner of the second game, and the championship will be a clash between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 13
Bloomington North (5) will host a doubleheader, with Bloomington South defeating Terre Haute South Vigo in the first game. Bloomington North will face Terre Haute North Vigo, and Martinsville will take on Bloomington South. The championship will be decided between the winners of the second and third games.
Sectional 14
Whiteland (5) will host a doubleheader, with Columbus East and East Central facing off in the first game, and Whiteland taking on Columbus North in the second. Franklin will face the winner of the first game, and the championship will be a battle between the winners of the second and third games.
Class 3A
Sectional 24
Connersville (6) will host a doubleheader, with Jay County and Delta facing off in the first game, and New Castle taking on Hamilton Heights in the second. Yorktown will face the winner of the first game, and Connersville will take on the winner of the second game. The championship will be a clash between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 25
Lebanon (6) will host a doubleheader, with Lebanon defeating Brebeuf Jesuit in the first game. Danville will face Frankfort in the second game, and Crawfordsville will take on Lebanon. Guerin Catholic will face Danville, and the championship will be decided between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 26
Bishop Chatard (6) will host a doubleheader, with Bishop Chatard defeating Purdue Polytechnic – Downtown in the first game. Herron will face Crispus Attucks, and Shortridge will take on Bishop Chatard. Cathedral will face the winner of the second game, and the championship will be a battle between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 27
Cascade (6) will host a doubleheader, with Edgewood defeating Speedway in the first game. Cascade will face Owen Valley in the second game, and Northview will take on Edgewood. George Washington will face Cascade, and the championship will be decided between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 28
Indian Creek (7) will host a doubleheader, with Greenwood defeating Rushville in the first game. New Palestine will face Indian Creek in the second game, and Roncalli will defeat Beech Grove in the third game. Shelbyville will face Greenwood, and New Palestine will take on Roncalli. The championship will be a clash between the winners of the fourth and fifth games.
Class 2A
Sectional 39
Tipton (6) will host a doubleheader, with Taylor and Sheridan facing off in the first game, and Lapel taking on Tipton in the second. Frankton will face the winner of the first game, and Elwood Community will face the winner of the second game. The championship will be a battle between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Sectional 42
Monrovia (4) will host a doubleheader, with Monrovia defeating Covenant Christian in the first game. Cardinal Ritter will face Park Tudor, and the championship will be a clash between Monrovia and the winner of the second game.
Sectional 43
Heritage Christian (6) will host a doubleheader, with Eastern Hancock and Heritage Christian facing off in the first game, and Triton Central taking on Irvington Preparatory in the second. Christel House will face the winner of the first game, and Scecina will take on the winner of the second game. The championship will be a battle between the winners of the third and fourth games.
Class A
Sectional 57
Liberty Christian (5) will host a doubleheader, with Indiana Deaf and Daleville facing off in the first game, and Anderson Preparatory taking on Liberty Christian in the second. Cowan will face the winner of the first game, and the championship will be decided between the winners of the second and third games.
Sectional 58
Lutheran (4) will host a doubleheader, with Eminence and Providence Cristo Rey facing off in the first game. The championship will be a clash between Lutheran and the winner of the first game.
Sectional 59
Tri (7) will host a doubleheader, with Morristown and North Decatur facing off in the first game, and Tri taking on Edinburgh in the second. South Decatur will face Knightstown, and Waldron will face the winner of the first game. The championship will be a battle between the winners of the fourth and fifth games.
