Several local teams in Indiana are facing changes in their classifications for the next two school years in various sports, with adjustments made by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

By the Numbers
  • The new classification system for four-class sports (baseball, basketball, softball, volleyball) will use a 20-25-25-30 ratio.
  • Providence boys' and girls' basketball teams are not dropping down to Class A due to enrollment numbers mix-up with another school.
Yes, But

Some schools, like Providence and Henryville, are facing misconceptions and adjustments due to enrollment numbers and classification changes.

State of Play
  • Providence boys' soccer team is moving back to Class A after playing in 2A due to the "Success Factor," while the girls' volleyball team is moving up to 4A.
  • Henryville is impacted with three teams moving down from 2A to Class A in different sports.
  • Charlestown football team moves up from 3A to 4A, potentially entering the same sectional as rival Silver Creek.
What's Next

Sectional groupings for each sport will be announced later this spring, impacting matchups for the upcoming seasons.

Bottom Line

The reclassification of several local high school sports teams in Indiana is leading to changes in competitive landscapes and potential rivalries, with schools adjusting to new classifications and preparing for upcoming seasons with revised sectional groupings.