Four Southeastern Indiana high school football teams are ranked in the top 10 of their respective classes in the Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) preseason polls.
East Central, which moves back to Class 4A this year following two seasons in 5A based on the IHSAA competitive balance factor, is ranked #1 in 4A.
The Trojans, who finished 9 and 3 last year, received four first-place votes.
EC’s Week 1 opponent, Lawrenceburg, is ranked third in Class 3A.
The Tigers (10 and 2 in 2025) received one first-place vote.
In Class 1A, Milan is at #4 while Mid-Indiana Conference rival North Decatur holds down the ninth spot.
The Indians finished 7 and 5 and with a Regional championship a year ago.
The Chargers’ 2025 season ended with a Sectional title game loss at Milan, and with an 8 and 3 mark.
The 2026 high school football season kicks off Friday, August 21.