The Indiana High School Athletic Association has drawn the pairings for its 48th Annual Football State Tournament. Cathedral will have a week off before beginning post-season play. The Fighting Irish will travel to Terre Haute South in the second round of Class 5-A Sectional 13 on October 30. Cathedral has a 10-1 all-time record against the Braves including a 38-14 sectional victory last season at Arsenal Tech.
Class 5-A Sectional 13 – 5 Teams (Records through Week 7 of Regular Season)
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First Round (Oct. 23)
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Game 1: Decatur Central (5-2) at Terre Haute North (3-4)
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Semifinals (Oct. 30)
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Game 2: Plainfield (4-3) at Game 1 Winner
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Game 3: Indianapolis Cathedral (7-0) at Terre Haute South (2-5)
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Championship (Nov. 6)
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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
14 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
12 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 Carmel
15 Indianapolis Cathedral
15 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
15 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
Most Tournament Wins
132 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers
132 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard
130 Carmel
121 Indianapolis Cathedral
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)
.835 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (132-26)
.835 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (132-26)
.823 Indianapolis Cathedral (121-26)
.800 Ben Davis (108-27)