The 2025 baseball season may have just ended with a bang for Clinton Prairie, but Lafayette area teams are already setting their sights on the 2026 IHSAA sectional playoffs. The official draws were released on Sunday, May 3, and the brackets are packed with potential for deep postseason runs.
After Clinton Prairie made history in 2025 by capturing its first regional title and advancing to the semi-state final round, the bar has been raised for local programs. Now, the question is: which team will step up to the plate and deliver when it matters most?
Sectional action is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, May 27, with championship games set for Monday, June 1. Exact dates and times for individual matchups will be announced later, so stay tuned for updates.
Class 3A – Crawfordsville Sectional
The bracket opens with a marquee matchup as Crawfordsville (8-9) takes on Frankfort (10-5). Central Catholic (12-4) enters as a strong contender, awaiting the winner of Rensselaer Central (3-8) vs. Western Boone (10-6). On the other side, Delphi (13-3) faces either Benton Central (6-10) or Seeger (5-8), with the winner likely meeting North Montgomery (12-3).
Class 2A – Greencastle Sectional
Southmont (3-9) opens against North Putnam (2-12) in a battle of teams looking to find their stride. Meanwhile, a potential showdown looms between Frontier (12-2) and Clinton Prairie (11-5), with both squads boasting impressive regular-season records. The winner of Clinton Central (2-9) vs. Carroll (2-9) will have their hands full.
Class 1A – North White Sectional
North White (1-7) faces a tough road, starting against the winner of West Central (8-4) vs. Pioneer (3-9). Caston (13-3) is a team to watch as they take on South Newton (3-7) or North Newton (1-13) in a bracket that also features Tri-County (4-5). On the other side, North Vermillion (3-11) and Attica (6-7) square off, with the winner meeting Fountain Central (4-9) or Faith Christian (2-7).
Class 4A – Northwestern Sectional
Northwestern (6-6) will need to bring their A-game, waiting for the winner of Twin Lakes (9-6) vs. Western (15-1). The other half of the bracket features Maconaquah (5-6) vs. West Lafayette (3-11), with the winner facing either Logansport (9-6) or Peru (3-8).
With teams like Western (15-1), Delphi (13-3), and Caston (13-3) leading the charge, expect plenty of drama on the diamond. As the weather warms up, these Lafayette area squads are ready to write their own stories in the 2026 postseason. Gear up for the action and show your support for your favorite team!