6A Sectional 8 featured a classic Indiana high school football matchup as Franklin Central comes from behind to beat Columbus North 21 – 17. The Flashes trailed 10 – 7 before outscoring the Bulldogs 14 – 7 in the third to hang on for the win. The Flashes didn’t roll up a ton of offense, but made it count. Quarterback Nevan Tutterow fired a 4-yard touchdown to Emauri Hines. Avery Allen and Ethan Sparks each added rushing TDs in the win. Jacob Lewis and Kaoe Ziegler each recorded seven tackles for the Flashes defense. Zeke Draher had a pick with Stephen Kiarie recovering a fumble.
Franklin Central advances to meet Center Grove for the Sectional crown.,