SHERIDAN, Ind. — Sheridan and Pioneer meet Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. Eastern in the second round of Indiana’s Class 1A high school football playoffs. The Blackhawks enter 6-4, while the Panthers are 10-0.
Sheridan advanced with a 40-21 win over North Miami in the sectional opener on October 23. Pioneer moved on with a 70-0 victory over Taylor, setting up a matchup between a Sheridan team coming off a playoff win and a Pioneer squad that has not lost this season.
Two teams carrying momentum
According to the teams’ published schedules, Sheridan has scored 318 points in 10 games and allowed 172. Its most recent victory ended a two-game slide against Eastern and Carroll.
Pioneer has scored 463 points while allowing 91 through 10 games. Its offense has scored at least 35 points in each of its past eight contests, including the sectional-opening win over Taylor.
What’s at stake
The game is part of the 2026 IHSAA Class 1A state tournament. The winner advances to the next stage of sectional play. Kickoff is listed for Friday, October 30, at 7 p.m. Eastern. Pioneer’s athletics calendar lists the contest at Sheridan High School.
Final Score 360 will follow the result and update coverage after the game.
