Hauser and Columbus North Set for Regional Title Showdowns

Two local teams face tough tests on Saturday with regional championships on the line.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 10:10pm

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Saturday will be a big day for high school basketball in the area, with two regional championship games taking place. In the Class A regional, Hauser (24-2) will face off against South Decatur (18-6) in Seymour. Then in the Class 4A regional, Columbus North (14-10) will take on Terre Haute North (23-3) in Greencastle. Both games feature teams with strong seasons looking to advance to the semi-state round.

Why it matters

These regional final matchups are crucial for the two local teams, as they represent a chance to win a regional title and keep their seasons alive. Hauser is the heavy favorite in its game, but South Decatur has proven it can compete. Meanwhile, Columbus North is the underdog against the highly-ranked Terre Haute North squad, but the Bull Dogs have shown they can win tough games in the postseason.

The details

Hauser has cruised through the postseason so far, winning its sectional games handily. The Jets are led by standout players like Stryker Gill, Gavin Keller, and Kam Blair. South Decatur has also had a strong season at 18-6, but faces a big challenge against the top-ranked Hauser team. Columbus North earned its spot in the regional final by winning the sectional title on its home floor. The Bull Dogs are paced by Caleb Ferguson and Austin Perry, and will try to slow down the high-powered Terre Haute North squad that beat them earlier in the season.

  • The Hauser vs. South Decatur Class A regional championship game will tip off at 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Columbus North vs. Terre Haute North Class 4A regional title game will follow at 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026.

The players

Hauser

A small-school basketball powerhouse that enters the regional tournament with a 24-2 record and the No. 1 ranking in Class A.

South Decatur

The Cougars have put together an 18-6 season and earned a spot in the regional final by winning their sectional.

Columbus North

The Bull Dogs are the underdog in their regional final matchup, but earned their way there by winning the sectional title on their home floor.

Terre Haute North

The Patriots have had a dominant 23-3 season and are ranked 9th overall in the state by the Sagarin ratings.

Stryker Gill

Hauser's standout player who controls games with his scoring, rebounding, passing, and pace.

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What they’re saying

“Saturday is shaping up to be one of those special basketball days on the local sports calendar — the kind where the stakes are high, the crowds are ready, and two area teams will take the floor with regional championships hanging in the balance.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

“Hauser has the firepower. They have the leadership. They have the experience. Now they have to go earn one more trophy.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

“This North team has grown. It has been through injuries, adversity, late-season slumps and now a sectional championship run. The Bull Dogs know exactly what kind of game they need this one to become.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

The winners of the two regional championship games on Saturday will advance to the semi-state round, which will take place the following weekend.

The takeaway

These regional final matchups represent a chance for two local teams to take a big step towards a state championship. Hauser is the heavy favorite, but South Decatur has proven it can compete. Columbus North faces a tough challenge against the highly-ranked Terre Haute North squad, but the Bull Dogs have shown they can win big games in the postseason.