The Indiana High School Athletic Association baseball sectional tournaments opened on May 27 and will run through June 1, kicking off a postseason that includes regionals on June 6, semi‑states on June 13 and the state championships on June 19‑20.
Across east central Indiana, teams have been placed into eight‑team brackets that reflect the state’s competitive balance, with Class 4A, 3A, 2A and 1A sections spread across towns such as Richmond, Jay County, Blackford and Seton Catholic.
Last year’s champions — Delta, Shenandoah and Wapahani — each captured a sectional title before falling in the semi‑state round, a reminder that this year’s field is wide open and that new contenders are emerging.
Bracket Highlights and Key Matchups
Bracket details include Class 4A Sectional 9 at Richmond featuring Pendleton Heights, Mt. Vernon, Richmond and Muncie Central; Class 3A Sectional 24 at Jay County with Connersville, Yorktown, Delta and Hamilton Heights; Class 2A Sectional 40 at Blackford involving Eastbrook, Blackford, Alexandria‑Monroe and Wapahani; and Class 2A Sectional 44 at Centerville with Centerville, Union County, Hagerstown and Northeastern. The 1A brackets at Daleville and Seton Catholic round out the field with eight schools each.
The opening games have already produced memorable moments. Connersville edged New Castle 3‑1 in a low‑scoring duel, while Yorktown erupted for an 11‑7 victory over Jay County in a high‑scoring rematch. Blackford rolled past Muncie Burris 11‑0, highlighted by Corbin Parrott’s perfect game on the mound.
Centerville’s Jacob Alford delivered a no‑hit masterpiece, shutting out Shenandoah 4‑0, and Blue River Valley’s Evan Zentz tossed five no‑hit innings in a 3‑1 win over Seton Catholic. These performances underscore the depth of pitching talent in the region.
With regionals looming on June 6, the winners of these sections will advance to the next stage, where the stakes will rise and the narratives will deepen. Fans can expect a continuation of the excitement that has defined the early weeks of the tournament.