The IHSAA softball tournament has reached the semi-state round, with Saturday's games determining the state championship pairings across all four classes.

The $30 million softball stakes

The Indiana High School Athletic Association softball state tournament has advanced to the semi-state stage, with Saturday's results determining the four state championship matchups across all classes.

The victors in each semi-state will earn a spot in the state championship games, with the winners of the semi-state games advancing to the title round.

4A North: Penn seeks to repeat

In Class 4A North, held at Harrison, Lake Central faces Penn at 11 a.m., followed by Carroll against Westfield at 1 p.m.. The victors meet at 7 p.m. for a state berth.

Penn enters as the most recent state champion from this group, having captured the 2023 title.

4A South: Center Grove seeks redemption

At Bedford North Lawrence for 4A South, Pendleton Heights plays Terre Haute North Vigo at 11 a.m., and Center Grove takes on Castle at 1 p.m., with the winners clashing at 7 p.m.

Center Grove reached the state championship game in 2025.

3A North: Hanover Central seeks revenge

For Class 3A North at Twin Lakes, Hanover Central meets Logansport at 11 a.m., and Glenn faces East Noble at 1 p.m., leading to a 7 p.m. showdown.

Hanover Central fell to Cathedral in the 2025 state championship.

Open questions : Who will claim the 1A title?

Among the Class 1A semi-state brackets, several teams have a history of success in the state tournament. North Newton won the 1A state title in 2025, while Lutheran is the most recent state champion, having won the 1A title in 2019.

However, the path to the state championship is not guaranteed, and several teams will need to navigate the semi-state round to reach the title game.

Broader context: A familiar pattern

The IHSAA softball tournament has a long history of producing competitive games and upsets. In 2025, Hanover Central fell to Cathedral in the state championship game, while Center Grove reached the title game.

These results are a testament to the competitive nature of the IHSAA softball tournament, and fans can expect more of the same in this year's semi-state round.