Softball Sectional Pairings Announced


The IHSAA announced the pairings on Sunday night for the upcoming girls softball state tournament scheduled to begin the week of May 21.

The Tri-Eastern Conference teams will be competing at three different sites.

In Class 2A Sectional 41 at Union County, the Patriots will entertain Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern and Winchester.

Knightstown is in the other Class 2A Sectional (42) at Triton Central featuring the host Tigers, Eastern Hancock, Heritage Christian, Indianapolis Howe and Irvington Prep.

Last year’s Class 1A state runner-up Tri High welcomes Lincoln, Union City, Blue River, Randolph Southern and Seton Catholic.

The dates and times will be announced by each host school.

Here are the brackets:

Class 2A Sectional 41 at Union County

Game 1: Winchester vs. Centerville
Game 2: Northeastern vs. Union County
Game 3: Hagerstown vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4: Championship

Class 2A Sectional 42 at Triton Central

Game 1: Heritage Christian vs. Knightstown
Game 2: Indianapolis Howe vs. Eastern Hancock
Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 4: Triton Central vs. Irvington Prep
Game 5: Championship

Class 1A Sectional 56 at Tri High

Game 1: Union City vs. Lincoln
Game 2: Tri High vs. Randolph Southern
Game 3: Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
Game 4: Blue River vs. Seton Catholic
Game 5: Championship