High school football in Indianapolis is gearing up for an exciting 2025 season, and there are several key developments that have fans and players alike buzzing with anticipation.
One of the most significant changes comes from the Indiana High School Athletic Association's approved sectional alignments. Cathedral High School, the Fighting Irish, is making a notable move from Class 6A to Class 5A. This shift is particularly interesting given Cathedral's recent success, including back-to-back 5A titles in 2020 and 2021. They will now compete in Section 13, where they will face off against New Palestine, the 2024 4A champions who are moving up to 5A[1].
Another major adjustment sees Decatur Central, last season's 5A champions, stepping up to Class 6A and joining Section 6. This move promises to bring even more competitive energy to the higher classification[1].
In Class 6A, several prominent schools will be vying for top spots. Section 6, for instance, will feature Decatur Central alongside Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, and North Central (Indianapolis). Other sections include powerhouse schools like Carmel, Westfield, and Zionsville in Section 3, and Avon, Ben Davis, and Brownsburg in Section 5[1].
Brownsburg, in particular, has announced an intriguing 2025 schedule that includes games against Cathedral and Zionsville, as well as a non-conference matchup against Archbishop Spalding from Maryland. This diverse schedule will test the Bulldogs' mettle against both local and out-of-state opponents[3].
On the recruiting front, Indiana is home to some of the nation's top high school football talent. According to 247Sports and ESPN, players like Mariyon Dye from Elkhart Central High School and Damien Shanklin from Warren Central High School are among the top recruits for the 2025 class. These athletes are expected to make significant impacts at the collegiate level and are already drawing attention from college scouts[2][4].
As the season approaches, the combination of new sectional alignments, challenging schedules, and talented recruits promises an exhilarating year for high school football in Indianapolis. Fans can look forward to intense rivalries, standout performances, and perhaps even some surprises as these teams battle for state supremacy.
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