Familiar Foes Clash in Seymour Regional Final

Mid-Hoosier Conference rivals South Decatur and Hauser meet for regional title

Mar. 12, 2026 at 7:50pm

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The Seymour Regional championship game will feature a matchup of Mid-Hoosier Conference foes South Decatur (18-6) and Hauser (24-2). Hauser, ranked No. 3 in Class A, won the conference title with a perfect 6-0 record, while South Decatur enters on a 5-game win streak after claiming the sectional title. The teams met earlier this season, with Hauser winning 69-40.

Why it matters

This regional final pits two of the top small-school programs in Indiana against each other, with a trip to the semistate on the line. Both teams have potent offenses, averaging over 65 points per game, setting up what should be an entertaining and high-scoring affair.

The details

Hauser is led by Gavin Keller (20.1 ppg) and Stryker Gill (16.1 ppg, 6.0 apg), while South Decatur is paced by Drake Scaggs (20.6 ppg, 5.8 apg), Cayden Drake (17.5 ppg, 7.6 rpg) and Karson Templeton (11.6 ppg, 6.7 rpg). The teams met earlier this season, with Hauser winning 69-40.

  • The regional championship game will tip off at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
  • Hauser won the Mid-Hoosier Conference title with a perfect 6-0 record this season.
  • South Decatur enters the regional on a 5-game win streak after claiming the sectional title.

The players

Gavin Keller

Hauser's leading scorer, averaging 20.1 points per game.

Stryker Gill

Hauser's starting point guard, averaging 16.1 points and 6.0 assists per game.

Drake Scaggs

South Decatur's leading scorer, averaging 20.6 points and 5.8 assists per game.

Cayden Drake

South Decatur's second-leading scorer, averaging 17.5 points and 7.6 rebounds per game.

Karson Templeton

South Decatur's third-leading scorer, averaging 11.6 points and 6.7 rebounds per game.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to have another chance to play Hauser. They're a great team, but we feel like we match up well with them and are ready for the challenge.”

— Drake Scaggs, South Decatur Guard

“This is the kind of game you live for as a competitor. We know South Decatur well and it's going to be a battle, but we're confident in our ability to come out on top.”

— Gavin Keller, Hauser Guard

What’s next

The winner of Saturday's regional final will advance to the 4-team semistate, with the draw to be held at 2 p.m. on March 15 and streamed on IHSAAtv.org.

The takeaway

This regional championship matchup between Mid-Hoosier Conference rivals South Decatur and Hauser promises to be an exciting, high-scoring affair between two of the top small-school programs in Indiana, with a trip to the semistate on the line.