Rossville Hornets Advance to Regional Basketball Tournament

Hornets to face North Vermillion Falcons in Saturday matchup

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Rossville boys basketball team has advanced to the Regional tournament after winning the Sectional Championship against Bethesda Christian on Saturday. The Hornets will play their Regional game against the North Vermillion Falcons at Frankfort's Case Arena on Saturday, March 14 at 1:00 p.m.

Why it matters

This will be the third-ever matchup between Rossville and North Vermillion in the State Tournament, with the Hornets looking to capture their sixth Regional Championship, their first since 2002. North Vermillion is seeking its first Regional title since 1969.

The details

Rossville defeated Bethesda Christian to win the Sectional Championship, while North Vermillion took down Lafayette Central Catholic 69-53 in the Sectional 53 Championship. The Falcons finished third in the Wabash River Conference with a 15-11 record.

  • The Rossville vs. North Vermillion Regional game will be played on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Rossville last won a Regional Championship in 2002.
  • North Vermillion's only Regional Championship came in 1969.

The players

Rossville Hornets

The boys basketball team from Rossville High School that won the Sectional Championship and is advancing to the Regional tournament.

North Vermillion Falcons

The boys basketball team from North Vermillion High School that defeated Lafayette Central Catholic to advance to the Regional tournament.

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What’s next

The winner of the Rossville vs. North Vermillion Regional game will advance to the Semistate tournament.

The takeaway

This Regional matchup between two historic basketball programs promises an exciting contest, with both teams looking to capture a coveted Regional Championship and continue their postseason runs.