The Indiana High School Athletic Association has drawn the pairings for its 52nd Annual Football State Tournament. Indianapolis Cathedral will compete in Class 6A for a fifth season under the IHSAA’s Success Factor. The Fighting Irish previously played in 6A in 2015, 2016, 2022, and 2023, winning sectional titles each year and a regional championship in 2022. Cathedral will begin the 2024 tournament hosting North Central. The Irish defeated the Panthers, 53-13, in week five of the regular season. In the other Sectional 6 semifinal, Lawrence North travels to Lawrence Central. The Wildcats defeated the Bears, 33-26, to open the season on August 23. Class 6-A Sectional 6 – 4 Teams (Records through Week 8 of Regular Season) Semifinals (November 1) Game 1: North Central (0-8) at Cathedral (5-2) Game 2: Lawrence North (8-0) at Lawrence Central (3-5) Championship (November 8) Game 3: Game 1 Winner vs. Game 2 Winner Where the Irish Rank in IHSAA Tournament History State Championships 17 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 14 Indianapolis Cathedral 12 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 18 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 17 Indianapolis Cathedral 17 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 16 Carmel Most Post-Season Wins 152 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard 149 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 137 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 Post-Season Winning Percentage (Minimum 100 Games) .849 Indianapolis Bishop Chatard (152-27) .837 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (149-29) .830 Indianapolis Cathedral (137-28)