The Indiana High School Athletic Association is gearing up for the final stretch of its baseball season, with the sectional round kicking off on May 27 and the championship games scheduled for June 1.
Sectional round begins May 27
Fans can expect a packed schedule of games as teams battle for a spot in the state finals, making this week one of the most anticipated in Indiana high school sports.
Center Grove leads the pack
Center Grove enters the postseason as the top‑ranked team in Class 4A, boasting a 20‑1 record and a potent lineup that has kept opponents guessing all year.
Mooresville’s ace
Mooresville’s standout pitcher Hudson DeVaughan, a Top‑100 prospect for the 2026 MLB Draft, anchors a staff that has been dominant throughout the regular season. Joining him are fellow arms such as Jacob Shively, Reece Prickett, Colin Ash, Gavin McGee, Joey Ortman, Ty Bergman, Kellen Dishman, Weston Smith, Brayden Hoover, Hudson Mills, Zander Searce, James Oliver, Stryker Gill, Kameron Blair, Stone Myers and R.J. Foster, each looking to make an impact as the tournament progresses.
Shelbyville’s reliable arm
Shelbyville’s ace Aiden Smith has already posted victories over New Palestine this spring, giving his team a strategic edge heading into the sectional clash.
A rematch on the horizon
The recent high‑scoring encounter between Park Tudor and University, which featured 32 walks, suggests a tighter contest may be in store when they meet again in the postseason.
Lutheran’s new challenge
Lutheran, the defending Class A state champion, has moved to Class 2A Sectional 43, while Hauser continues to impress with a plus‑115 run differential and a pitching staff anchored by three senior pitchers whose ERAs sit under 1.00.
Tournament outlook
With the mix of elite rankings, promising arms and shifting classifications, the upcoming sectional round promises drama and unexpected breakthroughs that could reshape the state tournament picture.