See IHSAA football championships through IndyStar photojournalists' best photos

East Central Trojans Ryan Brotherton (20) pass is broken up by NorthWood Panthers Michael Anderson (22) on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 4A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The East Central Trojans lead at the half against the NorthWood Panthers, 21-7.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers running back Uriah Buchanan (1) high-fives the student section, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Decatur Central Hawks at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Snider Panthers won 33-6.

Adams Central Flying Jets Trevor Currie (16) yells in excitement Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints defeated the Adams Central Flying Jets, 35-28.

Ben Davis Giants linebacker Nylan Brown (8) yells in excitement with Ben Davis Giants head coach Russ Mann and Ben Davis Giants quarterback Thomas Gotkowski (3) on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Heritage Hills Patriots Tyler Ruxer (8) breaks up a pass intended for Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans Colin Guy (1), Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Ben Davis Giants linebacker Nylan Brown (8) hugs his mother Domonique Brown on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Ben Davis Giants linebacker Nylan Brown (8) yells in excitement Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Crown Point Bulldogs quarterback Noah Ehrlich (6) loses control of the ball while being tackled by Ben Davis Giants Nehemiah Dau (44) on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Metals are ready to be handed out, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals between the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers and the Decatur Central Hawks at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Snider Panthers won 33-6.

Crown Point High School junior Larry Ellison (3) runs deep into the Ben Davis High School secondary while being pursued by junior Mark Zackery, IV (4) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

Crown Point Bulldogs quarterback Noah Ehrlich (6) yells to teammates on the line of scrimmage Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants lead at the half against the Crown Point Bulldogs, 10-3.

Heritage Hills Patriots Preston Coop (5) tackles Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans Colin Guy (1), Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Ben Davis High School senior Yassine Falke (13), left, looks for the ball as Crown Point High School senior Jacob Jones (5) tips it into the air. Falke gained control of the ball for an interception during the second half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.

Heritage Hills Patriots fans reacts to an Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans touchdown, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans won 35-7.

East Central High School senior Josh Ringer (15) leaps through the NorthWood High School defense during the second half of an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. East Central High School won, 42-14.

The Ben Davis Giants yell in excitement with the trophy Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers wide receiver Boston Conley (3) celebrates, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Decatur Central Hawks at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Snider Panthers won 33-6.

NorthWood High School junior Landon Perry (9) reacts after running the ball into the East Central High School secondary for an 18-yard gain during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

East Central Trojans Ryan Brotherton (20) yells in excitement as he crosses into the end zone for a touchdown Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 4A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The East Central Trojans lead at the half against the NorthWood Panthers, 21-7.

Decatur Central Hawks running back KC Berry (22) catches a pass, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Fort Wayne Snider Panthers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers senior Damiun Jackson (5) works to make it to North Posey High School senior quarterback Liam Stone (3) during the second half of an IHSAA Class 2A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers won, 40-3.

Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans Roman Barraza (7) wipes tears from his eyes Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans defeated the Heritage Hills Patriots, 35-7.

Adams Central Flying Jets Trevor Currie (16) catches a pass over Indianapolis Lutheran Saints Devuan Jones (4), Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

East Central High School players hoist the trophy into the air after the team’s defeat of NorthWood High School in an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. East Central High School won, 42-14.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers quarterback Ke’ron Billingsley (2) celebrates as the clock runs out, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Decatur Central Hawks at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Snider Panthers won 33-6.

Ben Davis High School senior Zane Skibinski (17) tumbles into the end zone after making a catch to score during the second half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game against Crown Point High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.

Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans Will Calvert (52) yells in excitement Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans defeated the Heritage Hills Patriots, 35-7.

Indianapolis Lutheran Saints celebrate, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Adams Central Flying Jets at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Lutheran Saints won 35-28.

NorthWood High School senior Jojo Edmond (8) reacts after breaking up a pass in the end zone intended for a East Central High School player during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans celebrate defeating Heritage Hills Patriots on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans defeated the Heritage Hills Patriots, 35-7.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers Jamarion Kolagbodi (20) and Fort Wayne Snider Panthers Brandon Logan (4) defend a pass intended for Decatur Central Hawks Eric Amanfo (6), Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Snider Panthers won 33-6.

East Central High School senior Josh Ringer (15) makes a diving effort for first-down yardage as he’s brought down by NorthWood High School senior Keith Miller (23) during the first half of an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers student section cheers Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Snider Panthers lead at the half against the Decatur Central Hawks, 7-6.

Fort Wayne Snider Panthers Brandon Logan (4) watches a pass intended for him fall incomplete, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, after the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Decatur Central Hawks at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers senior Giovanny Jimenez (3) runs for the corner of the end zone to score during the second half of an IHSAA Class 2A State Championship football game against North Posey High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers won, 40-3.

Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans Colin Guy (1) celebrates after catching a pass, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Heritage Hills Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Crown Point High School junior Noah Ehrlich (6) reaches for the fumbled ball as he’s defended by Ben Davis High School senior Andrew Evans (12) during the second half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.

Ben Davis High School senior Nylan Brown (8) flies through the air en route to tackling Crown Point High School sophomore Trevor Gibbs (39) during the second half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.

NorthWood Panthers Jojo Edmond (8) hugs his mother Khalilah Edmond on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 4A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The East Central Trojans defeated the NorthWood Panthers, 42-14.

NorthWood Panthers Josh Bonne (6) is brought down by East Central Trojans AJ Garrison (31) on Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 4A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The East Central Trojans defeated the NorthWood Panthers, 42-14.

Ben Davis Giants defensive lineman Alex Tejada (93) waits during the medaling ceremony as tears fall down his face Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 6A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Crown Point Bulldogs, 38-10.

Decatur Central Hawks Ashton Vogel (15) regains control of the ball during a punt one yard from the end zone Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Snider Panthers lead at the half against the Decatur Central Hawks, 7-6.

Adams Central Flying Jets Trevor Currie (16) leaps in the air to avoid a tackle Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints defeated the Adams Central Flying Jets, 35-28.

Ben Davis High School junior Alijah Price (21) makes a run during the first half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game against Crown Point High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

Adams Central Flying Jets strong safety Jack Hamilton (14) stands on the sidelines Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints defeated the Adams Central Flying Jets, 35-28.

A priest stands along the sidelines with Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights players on Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 2A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights lead at the half against North Posey Vikings, 14-3.

Players meet at the line of scrimmage Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 4A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The East Central Trojans defeated the NorthWood Panthers, 42-14.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers senior Kohen McKenzie (11) looks up field for a receiver during the first half of an IHSAA Class 2A State Championship football game against North Posey High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis..

The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans celebrate defeating Heritage Hills Patriots on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans defeated the Heritage Hills Patriots, 35-7.

Heritage Hills Patriots Jett Goldsberry (3) is tackled by Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans wide receiver Sam Feeney (10), Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard Trojans won 35-7.

Ben Davis High School junior Alijah Price (21) checks to see if he’s made first-down yardage during a run in the first half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game against Crown Point High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis.

Adams Central Flying Jets strong safety Jack Hamilton (14) throws the ball, Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the 51st annual IHSAA state football finals against the Indianapolis Lutheran Saints at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. Indianapolis Lutheran Saints won 35-28.

Ben Davis High School players pose for photos after winning an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game against Crown Point High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.

A Decatur Central Hawks coach pushes Decatur Central Hawks offensive guard Nate Calahan (55) and Fort Wayne Snider Panthers RJ Nichter (45) on Friday, Nov. 24, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 3A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Snider Panthers defeated the Decatur Central Hawks, 33-8.

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights fans sit in the stands Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, during the IHSAA Class 2A football state championship game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights defeated the North Posey Vikings, 40-3.

Following a route opened by his teammates, Ben Davis High School senior Toreeq Oyesigi (0) runs up field with the ball after catching an interception during the second half of an IHSAA Class 6A State Championship football game against Crown Point High School, Saturday, Nov. 25, 2023, at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis. Ben Davis High School won, 38-10.