Columbus East High School

2025–26 IHSAA Wrestling Sectional Fan & Parent Guide Jennings County High School – North Vernon, Indiana 📍 Location Jennings County High School 800 West Walnut Street North Vernon, IN 📅 Date Saturday, January 31, 2026 🎟️ Admission & Tickets Cost: $8.00 per person Digital Tickets: Available online through the IHSAA ticketing platform: https://public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=171900 At the Door: Cash only Important: Concessions are cash only ⏰ Event Schedule (Projected) Times may move faster or slower depending on match flow. 9:00 – 10:15 a.m. First Round (Championship Bracket) 10:15 a.m. – Noon Championship Semifinals & First-Round Wrestle backs (Wrestling pauses once Round One is completed) Noon – 12:30 p.m. Lunch Break 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Consolation Semifinals 2:00 p.m. – Finish Championship & Consolation Finals 🏅 Awards: Ribbons awarded to the Top 6 finishers in each weight class Presentations occur after each weight class is completed 👀 Spectator Information All fans must remain in the upper balcony throughout the event Floor access is restricted to individuals with proper credentials Seating and movement rules will be enforced for safety and event flow 📹 Videotaping & Photography Schools may record matches from the upper balcony (south side only) Recording is limited to matches involving that school’s wrestlers Personal filming should respect these same guidelines 🏆 Tournament Format Notes (Good to Know) Wrestlers compete through championship and consolation brackets The IHSAA wrestle back system determines places 1–6 Match lengths vary by bracket, so action moves quickly later in the day Orange Nation-- Arrive early, bring cash, and plan for a full day of wrestling. Once finals start, things move quickly — staying put in the afternoon is the smart play.