The crack of the bat and the roar of the crowd are almost here—the IHSAA baseball postseason is officially on the horizon. On Sunday, May 3, the state's blind draw unveiled the sectional pairings, setting the stage for East Central Indiana schools to chase glory on the diamond. Sectionals kick off Wednesday, May 27, and run through Monday, June 1, with regionals following on Saturday, June 6. Semi-states take place June 13, and the ultimate prize—four state championships—will be decided at Victory Field in Indianapolis on Friday, June 19, and Saturday, June 20.

Last season, three East Central Indiana teams hoisted sectional trophies: Delta in Class 3A, and Wapahani and Shenandoah in Class 2A. All three added regional crowns but fell just short of state berths. Now, the question is whether these powerhouses can repeat or if new contenders will rise from the area's deep talent pool.

As the weather warms and playoff intensity builds, here's a breakdown of the sectional brackets featuring East Central Indiana teams. Game times and specific dates will be announced later, but the matchups are set for an unforgettable postseason run.

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner

Sectional Championship: Semifinal 1 Winner vs. Semifinal 2 Winner