The Warsaw Lady Tigers were seeking their third state championship in girls basketball Saturday, March 1. Warsaw met Lawrence North in the 4A state title game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The Wildcats took control of the game in the third quarter and led by 15 entering the fourth. Warsaw battled back to cut the deficit to three at 60-57. Lawrence North converted enough free throws late to secure a 65-59 win for the state title.

Warsaw senior Abby Peterson would receive the Patricia L. Roy Mental Attitude Award after the game. Players from the 1976 and 1978 Warsaw championship teams were honored at the event. Warsaw concludes its tremendous season at 26-2 and with its fifth appearance at the state title game.