Carmel Upsets Fishers to Win Sectional Title

Carmel ends Fishers' undefeated season in close game

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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In a high school boys basketball sectional championship game, the Carmel Greyhounds upset the previously undefeated Fishers Tigers 50-49 to win their first sectional title since 2021. The win advances Carmel to the regional championship game against Fort Wayne Snider.

Why it matters

Sectional championships are a significant milestone in the Indiana high school basketball season, as teams compete to advance to the regional, semi-state, and state finals. Carmel's upset victory over the heavily favored Fishers squad is an exciting development that will generate buzz among local fans and media.

The details

In a close and hard-fought game, the Carmel Greyhounds were able to edge out the Fishers Tigers by a single point, 50-49. This win marks Carmel's first sectional title since 2021 and ends Fishers' previously undefeated season.

  • The sectional championship game was played on Saturday, March 8, 2026.

The players

Carmel Greyhounds

The high school basketball team from Carmel, Indiana that won the sectional championship game.

Fishers Tigers

The high school basketball team from Fishers, Indiana that was previously undefeated before losing the sectional championship game to Carmel.

Fort Wayne Snider

The high school basketball team that Carmel will face in the regional championship game after winning the sectional title.

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What’s next

Carmel will now advance to play Fort Wayne Snider in the regional championship game.

The takeaway

Carmel's upset victory over the previously undefeated Fishers squad is an exciting development that will generate buzz in the local high school basketball community. The win marks Carmel's first sectional title since 2021 and sets up an intriguing regional championship matchup against Fort Wayne Snider.