(INDIANAPOLIS) - The IHSAA has announced the pairings for the upcoming 2026 High School Football playoffs. In Class 2A Sectional 34 opening round action, Lakeland will play at Rochester Community, Bremen plays at Prairie Heights and Manchester will play at Central Noble. The winner of the Prairie Heights v Bremen game will play Eastside in a semifinal contest while the winners of the other games play in a semifinal match up. In Class 1A Sectional 44, Fremont will host Southern Wells, Churubusco will be at South Adams, Whitko travels to Northfield and Southwood will play at F.W. Blackhawk. Class 3A Sectional 26 action will have Angola will host Mishawaka Marian. Fairfield plays at Glenn, West Noble will be at South Bend Washington, and Tippecanoe Valley travels to Jimtown. In Class 4A Sectional 19, New Haven plays at DeKalb, F.W. Bishop Dwenger will play at F.W. North Side, Columbia City plays at Leo while East Noble will be at Wawasee.
IHSAA announced pairings for H.S. Football playoffs
By: Mike Stiles •
October 12, 2026 • Indianapolis, IN.
