Indiana sectional finals: South Adams’ Gabe Steiner remembered after November 4 passing, as multiple schools capture first sectional titles

Indianapolis-area community updates from the Indiana Football Digest Insider included a major personal loss alongside the weekend’s sectional results. The South Adams community is mourning the death of sophomore linebacker Gabe Steiner, who died Nov. 4 from injuries suffered in a car accident on Oct. 31.

On the field, Chesterton and Clinton Prairie each won a program’s first sectional championship. Chesterton beat Munster 27-7, and Clinton Prairie defeated Lafayette Central Catholic 27-21.

Indianapolis Cathedral ended New Palestine’s run of postseason success, knocking off the defending Class 5A state champion Dragons 24-21. Cathedral also recorded its 800th program victory with the win.

Other sectional winners reflected individual coaching and career milestones. Warsaw’s Bart Curtis earned his 275th career victory with a 14-3 win over Fort Wayne Snider, while Carmel’s Kevin Wright celebrated his 175th coaching win as the Greyhounds topped Hamilton Southeastern 17-14.

South Adams’ Grant Moser recorded his 100th career win in a 42-15 sectional victory over Fremont, and several other coaching changes and program transitions were noted ahead of the next season cycle. The Insider also listed new leadership departures at South Bend Adams (Frank Karczewski), Jennings County (Jason Burton), Indianapolis Pike (Mike Brevard), and others, along with retirements and staff endings across multiple programs.