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The Indiana high school boys basketball sectional draw is set for Sunday at 6 p.m., where over 400 schools will find out their tournament paths. A new class system is shaking up the competition, particularly in Class 3A, featuring top teams like South Bend St. Joseph and Guerin Catholic. The excitement builds as schools prepare for thrilling matchups and potential upsets across the state. Fans eagerly await to see how the reclassification impacts this year’s tournament.

Indianapolis Gears Up for Exciting High School Basketball Sectional Draw

Indianapolis, get ready! The much-anticipated Indiana high school boys basketball sectional draw is set to take place this Sunday at 6 p.m. Over 400 schools statewide are eagerly awaiting the results, which will determine their path in this year’s tournament. This year, there’s an added twist: schools have been reclassified, which is shaking up the competitive landscape across the four different classes.

A New Class System

For basketball fans, this change means that there will be a new class system in place, and it could change everything we thought we knew about high school basketball in Indiana. The top 20% of schools are now in Class 4A, the next 25% occupy Class 3A, an additional 25% are placed in Class 2A, while the remaining 30% find their home in Class A. This new setup has created quite the buzz, especially surrounding Class 3A, which is teeming with talent this year.

Star Teams in Class 3A

When you talk about elite talent, you can’t miss mentioning South Bend St. Joseph (17-3), which is currently ranked third and was last year’s runner-up in the state finals. Fans are excited to see how they will compete this season. However, they’re not the only ones. Other heavy hitters like No. 5 Guerin Catholic (18-4) and No. 6 Silver Creek (18-3) will be vying for the title as well. Plus, we can’t forget about No. 9 NorthWood (17-3) and No. 10 Princeton (19-2), both of whom are ready to rally and make their mark.

Key Changes in Class 4A

Amid all this excitement, a noticeable shakeup has also occurred in Class 4A. Teams like No. 1 Brownstown Central (18-0), which previously made a splash in the 4A tournament, have now moved up due to their success in the tournament. Other teams making the leap include No. 8 Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian (17-3) after a strong performance in 2A. Meanwhile, the drop from Class 4A has seen No. 2 Cathedral (16-4), No. 4 New Palestine (20-2), and No. 6 Crispus Attucks (14-6) ready to shake things up in Class 3A.

Sectional Highlights

This year’s sectional draw is even more crucial given the new playoff formats and classifications. Each sectional promises to deliver thrilling matchups and intense competition. For instance, in Sectional 8 at Carmel, defending champion Fishers (22-0) is set to face off against tough rivals like Carmel and Hamilton Southeastern. Similarly, Sectional 9 at Muncie Central will see the fourth-ranked Greenfield-Central (18-3) chasing its first sectional title in nearly three decades while battling it out with the likes of Anderson (19-2) and Mt. Vernon (15-4).

Sectional 10 at Lawrence Central is another intriguing spot where No. 9 Lawrence North (14-6) has its sights set on overcoming rivals Warren Central (12-6) and North Central (13-9). Over in Sectional 11 at Avon, second-ranked Avon (18-2) returns to defend its title against strong competition like Ben Davis (15-6).

Preparing for Action

As we look to Sectional 15 at Seymour, it’s hard to ignore seventh-ranked Jeffersonville (14-5), along with strong teams like New Albany (15-3) and Seymour (13-6) vying for basketball glory. In Class 3A, although South Bend St. Joseph has a challenging journey in Sectional 19 at Plymouth, they are more than ready to face formidable opponents like Mishawaka Marian (12-9) and South Bend Washington (15-5).

As the sectional draws inch closer, the excitement is palpable. Fans can’t help but speculate about potential upsets and thrilling finals matches. Will we see rising stars shine or will seasoned veterans hold their ground? The countdown has officially begun, and high school basketball lovers across Indiana have much to look forward to!

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