Hauser Jets Soar Into Sectional 60 Opener at Milan

Top-seeded Hauser looks to defend sectional title against Rising Sun in Class 1A tournament

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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The Hauser Jets, with a 20-2 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in sectional play, enter the Class 1A Sectional 60 tournament at Milan as the clear favorite. Hauser, the defending sectional champions, will open against Rising Sun, a team they have already defeated twice this season. The Jets have been dominant throughout the regular season, averaging nearly 77 points per game in their final six intrasectional contests.

Why it matters

Hauser's postseason success and rich basketball history have made them a team to watch in the Bartholomew County area. As the top seed, the Jets are expected to make a deep run in the sectional tournament, potentially setting up a marquee matchup against fellow contender Trinity Lutheran in the championship game.

The details

Hauser defeated Rising Sun 77-44 on February 10 and watched Milan take down Rising Sun twice as well (73-38 on Jan. 16 and 79-49 on Feb. 5). Rising Sun did close the regular season with wins over Shawe Memorial and Crothersville, but against the upper tier of the sectional, the Shiners struggled to generate consistent offense. Meanwhile, Hauser has been nothing short of explosive, rolling through the intrasectional slate with signature wins over Trinity Lutheran, Oldenburg Academy, Shawe Memorial, Jac-Cen-Del, Crothersville, and Milan.

  • Hauser defeated Rising Sun 77-44 on February 10.
  • Milan defeated Rising Sun 73-38 on January 16.
  • Milan defeated Rising Sun 79-49 on February 5.

The players

Hauser Jets

The Hauser Jets are the top-seeded team in Class 1A Sectional 60, with a 20-2 overall record and a perfect 7-0 mark in sectional play. They are the defending sectional champions and have a rich basketball history, including a state championship in 2006.

Rising Sun Shiners

Rising Sun is the opponent for Hauser in the sectional opener. The Shiners have struggled against the upper tier of the sectional, with losses to Hauser and Milan during the regular season, but did close the year with wins over Shawe Memorial and Crothersville.

Trinity Lutheran Cougars

Trinity Lutheran could be the most dangerous challenger to Hauser in the sectional tournament. The Cougars finished 5-1 in sectional play and picked up wins over Milan and Oldenburg Academy, but Hauser already handled them 60-43 in December.

Milan Indians

Milan sits at 10-10 overall and brings experience and tradition into the sectional, but Hauser clipped the Indians' wings decisively in a late-season showdown, winning 76-48.

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What they’re saying

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

If seeds and form hold, a potential Hauser-Trinity Lutheran championship showdown would be the marquee matchup in the Class 1A Sectional 60 tournament.

The takeaway

Hauser's postseason success and rich basketball history have made them a team to watch in the Bartholomew County area, and as the top seed, the Jets are expected to make a deep run in the sectional tournament, potentially setting up a marquee matchup against fellow contender Trinity Lutheran in the championship game.