The Indiana High School Athletic Association has drawn the pairings for its 47th Annual Football State Tournament. Cathedral will have a week off before beginning post-season play. The Fighting Irish will host Terre Haute South in the second round of Class 5-A Sectional 13 on November 1. The Irish have a 9-1 all-time record against the Braves, but the teams have never met in tournament play.
Class 5-A Sectional 13 – 5 teams (Records through Week 8 of Regular Season)
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First Round (Oct. 25)
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Game 1: Plainfield (4-4) at Decatur Central (6-2)
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Semifinals (Nov. 1)
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Game 2: Terre Haute North (2-6) at Game 1 Winner
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Game 3: Terre Haute South (5-3) at Indianapolis Cathedral (6-2)
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Championship (Nov. 8)
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Game 4: Game 2 Winner vs. Game 3 Winner
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Where the Irish Rank in IHSAA Tournament History
Most State Championships
- 13 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
- 12 Indianapolis Cathedral
- 11 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
- 9 Sheridan
- 9 Indianapolis Roncalli
- 9 Ben Davis
- 9 Warren Central
Most Consecutive State Championships
- 5 Indianapolis Cathedral (2010-2014)
- 4 Warren Central (2003-2006)
- 4 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2009-2012)
- 4 Lafayette Central Catholic (2009-2012)
Most State Finals Appearances
- 15 Indianapolis Cathedral
- 15 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
- 15 Carmel
- 14 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
- 12 Roncalli
- 12 Penn
Most Sectional Championships
- 30 Carmel
- 27 Fort Wayne Snider
- 27 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
- 25 Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger
- 24 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
- 24 Penn
- 22 Indianapolis Cathedral
- 22 Ben Davis
- 22 Jimtown
Most Tournament Wins
- 131 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
- 126 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
- 125 Carmel
- 119 Indianapolis Cathedral
- 118 Penn
Most Consecutive Tournament Wins
- 32 Indianapolis Cathedral (2010-2016)
- 26 Warren Central (2003-2007)
- 26 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2009-2013)
- 25 Lafayette Central Catholic (2009-2013)
Best Tournament Winning Percentage (Minimum 100 Games)
- .840 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (131-25)
- .829 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (126-26)
- .826 Indianapolis Cathedral (119-25)
- .802 Ben Davis (105-26)
- .786 Carmel (125-34)