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Bloomington South’s season ended Friday with a 42–0 semi-state loss to undefeated New Palestine. The Panthers struggled on both sides of the ball and could not repeat their recent comeback wins. South finishes 11–2, claiming Conference Indiana, Sectional, and Regional titles.

Bloomington South enters Friday’s Class 5A semi-state after a 55–7 regional win over Floyd Central, but now faces unbeaten No. 1 New Palestine. The Dragons are riding a 26-game win streak, while South seeks its first win over New Palestine, as both teams pursue a berth in the state finals.

Bloomington South erased an early 7–6 deficit with 49 unanswered points to beat Floyd Central 55–7 and claim a third straight regional title. Duncan Combs threw for 186 yards, Braylen Townsend ran for 110, and Sam Giles sparked the surge with a 98-yard kickoff return.

Bloomington South heads into Friday’s 5A Regional after two straight last-minute playoff wins. The 10-1 Panthers host 10-1 Floyd Central, whose high-powered offense will be the toughest South has faced as both teams chase a berth in the state semifinals.

For the second straight week, Bloomington South mounted a late comeback—this time beating rival Bloomington North 31-28 on a last-second 18-yard field goal by freshman Sam Stolberg. The Panthers erased a 14-point halftime deficit to win their fifth consecutive sectional championship.

Bloomington South and Bloomington North meet again Friday night at Huff Field for the Class 5A Section 15 championship. South dominated their September game 36-7, but North has surged since, winning six straight. The city rivals now battle for a spot in the state tournament’s next round.