The Indiana High School Athletic Association has drawn the pairings for its 49th Annual Football State Tournament. Cathedral will host Terre Haute North in the first round of post-season play in Class 5-A Sectional 13 on October 22.
Cathedral has a 4-2 all-time record against the Patriots including a 42-20 victory in their last meeting, which came in the 2013 5-A semi-state at Arsenal Tech. It is the only previous tournament game between the two schools.
Class 5-A Sectional 13 – 5 teams (Records through Week 8 of Regular Season)
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First Round (Oct. 22)
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Game 1: Terre Haute North (3-5) at Indianapolis Cathedral (8-0)
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Semifinals (Oct. 29)
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Game 2: Plainfield (3-5) at Game 1 Winner
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Game 3: Decatur Central (7-1) at Terre Haute South (1-7)
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Championship (Nov. 5)
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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
State Championships
15 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
13 Indianapolis Cathedral
11 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
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
16 Indianapolis Cathedral
16 Carmel
16 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
16 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
Most Tournament Wins
138 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
137 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
132 Carmel
126 Indianapolis Cathedral
Most Consecutive Tournament Wins
32 Indianapolis Cathedral (2010-2016)
26 Warren Central (2003-2007)
26 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2009-2013)
Best Tournament Winning Percentage (Minimum 100 Games)
.841 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (138-26)
.835 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (137-27)
.829 Indianapolis Cathedral (126-26)