IHSAA conducts blind draw for 2026 football postseason in Indianapolis
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Last updated Oct 14, 2026
The IHSAA held its blind draw for the 2026 high school football tournament on October 7 in Indianapolis. Eight teams secured their postseason positions through a process using ping pong balls, which has been in use for over a century. Assistant commissioner Robert Faulkens oversaw the draw, supported by Kayley Howell and Kerrie Rosati. The process is designed to maintain randomness and fairness, despite ongoing debates over seeding. With 48 sectionals drawn, this year's draw process took about 38 minutes, concluding with the Class 5A, Sectional 16 matchup.
- •The draw took place on October 7, 2026.
- •IHSAA used a random system with ping pong balls for 48 sectionals.
- •Assistant commissioner Robert Faulkens conducted the draw.
- •The process lasted approximately 38 minutes.
- •The final sectional drawn was Class 5A, Sectional 16.
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