The Indiana High School Athletic Association has drawn the pairings for its 51st Annual Football State Tournament. Indianapolis Cathedral will compete in Class 6A for a fourth season under the IHSAA’s Success Factor. Cathedral previously played in 6A in the 2015, 2016 and 2022 postseasons, winning sectional titles each year and a regional championship last season. Cathedral will begin the 2023 tournament hosting North Central. The Irish defeated the Panthers, 49-6, in week five of the regular season. In the other Sectional 6 semifinal, Lawrence Central travels to Lawrence North. The Wildcats defeated the Bears, 41-26, on September 1st at Lucas Oil Stadium. Class 6-A Sectional 6 – 4 teams (Records through Week 8 of Regular Season) Semifinals (October 27) Game 1: North Central (0-8) at Cathedral (6-2) Game 2: Lawrence Central (3-5) at Lawrence North (5-3) Championship (November 3) Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner Where the Irish Rank in IHSAA Tournament History State Championships 16 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 14 Indianapolis Cathedral 11 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Most Consecutive State Championships 5 Indianapolis Cathedral (2010-2014) 4 Warren Central (2003-2006) 4 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2009-2012) 4 Lafayette Central Catholic (2009-2012) Most State Finals Appearances 17 Indianapolis Cathedral 17 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 16 Carmel 16 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Most Tournament Wins 146 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 143 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 135 Indianapolis Cathedral 133 Carmel Most Consecutive Tournament Wins 32 Indianapolis Cathedral (2010-2015) 26 Warren Central (2003-2007) 26 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (2009-2013) Best Tournament Winning Percentage (Minimum 100 Games) .844 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (146-27) .833 Indianapolis Cathedral (135-27) .832 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (143-29)