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Week 11 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Natalie Bollenbacher, Indianapolis Scecina Memorial
VolleyballSenior finished her career with 2,508
assists, including 1,127 this season (ranks second in state), with 50 in
a 3-2 season-ending loss to Brownstown Central.
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Eli Moody, Mishawaka Marian Boys
SoccerSenior scored all four goals in a 4-0 win over
Evansville Memorial in the IHSAA 2A state final. His four goals are the
most ever for any player in an IHSAA boys soccer state championship
game, regardless of classification. His three second-half goals set a
new 2A state finals team record for most goals in a half and most
combined goals in a half. His four goals tied a 2A state finals team
record for most goals, most combined goals and led to a tie for largest
margin of victory. Moody is just the fourth player to record a hat trick
in a state championship game, regardless of class, including the
single-class era.
Here is the school
year's
first round of
nominees...
Week 12 Indiana High School Athlete of the
Week Nominees
* Grace Drake, Southwood (Wabash) VolleyballJunior had 15 assists, 12 digs, 10 kills and three blocks in a 3-1 win over No. 1 ranked Tecumseh in the IHSAA Class 1A state final.
* Jed Galvin, North Posey (Poseyvill) FootballJunior carried the ball 12 times for 97 yards and four TDs and caught a 33-yard TD pass in a 35-14 win over Paoli.
* Aubrey Miller, Muncie Burris VolleyballSenior had 16 kills, seven digs and a block as the Owls won their 23rd IHSAA volleyball state title with a 3-0 win over Brownstown Central in the 2A championship.
* Jalen Bonds, Cathedral (Indianapolis) FootballJunior carried the ball 33 times for 262 yards and two TDs in a 20-3 win over Lawrence North.
* Lilly Tappel, Providence (Clarksville) VolleyballSenior had 14 kills and 13 digs in the IHSAA volleyball 3A state final as the Pioneers won their second straight championship 3-1 over No. 1 ranked Bellmont.
* Nolan Quaderer, Mississinewa (Gas City) FootballSenior went over 2,000 yards for the season by completing 10-of-18 passes for 264 yards and three TDs in a 31-24 win over Kokomo. Has thrown for 2220 yards and 29 TDs and rushed for 311 yards and six TDs this season for the undefeated Indians.
* Macy Hinshaw, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers) VolleyballSenior setter and Santa Clara recruit had 38 assists and 16 digs as the No. 1 ranked Royals won the IHSAA Class 4A state title with a 3-1 win over Castle in the championship. Hamilton Southeastern finished 33-0.
* Slate Valentine, Whiteland FootballJunior continued his recent onslaught with 247 yards and two TDs on 37 carries in a 34-10 win over Terre Haute South Vigo. In the last three weeks, Valentine has rushed for 675 yards and 11 TDs. He has 1,576 yards and 17 TDs this season.
Previous
Winners
Week 1 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Conner Burton, Winamac Boys
SoccerSenior dropped 25 points, including 12 goals,
in wins over Delphi Community and Oregon-Davis and a loss to Glenn.
* Gavin Knight, Hammond Bishop Noll
FootballJunior had three interceptions and seven
tackles in a 30-18 win over South Bend Clay.
Week 2 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Nate Luzadder, Frankton
FootballSophomore carried the ball 36 times for 179
yards and five TDs as the Eagles beat Lapel, 38-37, for the first time
since 2012, snapping a 13-game losing streak in the series.
* Micah Foss, Greencastle Boys
SoccerSophomore had five goals in a 9-0 win over
Brown County and three goals in a 3-2 win over Crawfordsville. Also had a
goal and assist in a 4-0 win over Indian Creek. His 17 goals and 36
points both rank No. 1 in the state.
Week 3 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Sam Craig, Northwestern (Kokomo)
FootballJunior carried the ball 25 times for 294
yards and three TDs in a 50-48 win over Benton Central. Also made seven
tackles and had a forced fumble on defense.
* Caleb Delorenzo, Trinity (South Bend) Boys
SoccerSenior had two four-goal games in wins over
New Prairie and Glenn (added two assists) and two goals and an assist in
a win over Bremen. Also had two goals and an assist in a win over South
Bend Riley for the undefeated Tians.
* Peyton Geer, Evansville Christian Girls
SoccerSophomore had four goals and an assist in a
9-0 win over North Knox and back-to-back hat tricks (three goals each)
in shutout wins over Evansville Harrison and Fort Wayne Concordia
Lutheran. Has 35 points (20 goals and three assists this
season.
Week 4 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Eli Quasebarth, North White (Monon)
FootballSenior carried the ball 21 times for 308
yards and six TDs in a 56-30 win over Tri-County. Has carried the ball
77 times for 945 yards and 16 TDs this season.
* Jayden DeFalco, Indiana School for the Deaf (Indianapolis)
FootballSenior completed 19-of-31 passes for 223
yards and six TDs and carried the ball nine times for 66 yards and two
TDs in a 56-26 win over the Texas School for the Deaf. Has accounted for
22 TDs in four games.
* Kynnadi Bell, Yorktown
VolleyballSenior surpassed 1,000-career assists with
161 last week in wins over Mt. Vernon, Brownsburg and Carmel and a loss
to Hamilton Southeastern.
*
Nolan Kinsella , Munster Boys
SoccerSenior had four goals and an assist in a 9-0
win over Andrean and three goals in an 8-0 win over Merrillville. Has 24
goals and three assists this season.
Week 5 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Coltyn McNabb, North Daviess (Elnora)
FootballJunior carried the ball 15 times for 425
yards (28.3 yards per touch) and four TDs in a 56-28 win over Edinburgh.
Has carried the ball 74 times for 874 yards (11.8 average) and nine TDs
in five games.
*
Emma Segal, Frontier (Chalmers)
VolleyballSenior had 40 kills in a five-set win over
Faith Christian. Also had 25 and 17 kills in three-set wins over Twin
Lakes and North Newton. Has 1,616 career kills.
* Carson Cheek, South Dearborn (Aurora)
FootballJunior carried the ball 21 times for 204
yards and seven TDs in a 74-0 win over Greensburg.
Week 6 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Maverick Geske, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (Indianapolis)
FootballJunior completed 30-of-43 passes for 429
yards and five TDs in a 39-23 win over Roncalli. Has completed
111-of-178 passes for 1,541 yards and 18 TDs this season.
* Halle Archer, Switzerland County (Vevay) Girls
SoccerSenior went over 200 career points last week
with 16 goals and two assists in wins over Southwestern, Austin, Shawe
Memorial and Corydon Central. Currently has 213 career points (83 goals
and 47 assists).
* Corbin Johnson, South Decatur (Greensburg)
FootballJunior carried the ball 26 times for 375
yards and four TDs in a 27-13 win over Cloverdale. Has carried the ball
76 times for 1,119 yards and 18 TDs in six games.
Week 7 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Ava Utterback, Plainfield
VolleyballSenior had 74 kills and 39 digs last week
in wins over Carmel, Danville and Franklin Community. Has 1,146 career
kills, 830 digs and 174 blocks.
*
Nick Witte, Lapel FootballSenior
caught 11 passes for 249 yards and a TD and had six tackles, a TFL and
an interception in a 29-15 win over Heritage Christian. Has 53
receptions for 745 yards and seven TDs this season. Also has 39 tackles
and three interceptions.
* Finn Gruver, Muncie Central Boys
SoccerSenior had four goals and an assist in a 9-0
win over Rushville and three goals in a 6-1 win over Delta. Has 56
points (24 goals and eight assists) this season.
Week 8 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Kamden Pierce, Providence (Clarksville) Girls
SoccerSophomore had seven assists and two goals in a
12-0 win over Austin. Has 22 goals and 22 assists (ranks 10th
nationally) this season.
* Ben Rudolph, Ben Davis (Indianapolis)
FootballWent 4-for-4 on field goals and 2-for-2 on
PATs in a 26-23 win over Lawrence Central. Has hit 9-of-10 FGs and
38-of-40 PATs this season.
*
Keliah Smith, Tipton VolleyballSenior
went over 1,000-career kills with 101 last week in wins over
Rossville, Tri-Central, Maconaquah, Twin Lakes and Rochester and a loss
to Western. Has 371 kills this season.
Week 9 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Eli Moody, Mishawaka Marian Boys
SoccerSenior had three assists in a 3-0 win over
West Noble in the 2A regional semifinals. Has 17 goals and 14 assists
this season.
* Marco Castro, Kankakee Valley (Wheatfield)
FootballJunior carried the ball 30 times for 320
yards and two TDs in a 28-24 loss to Munster. Also had 10 tackles. Has
rushed for 1,378 yards and 15 TDs this season.
Week 10 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Parker Maiers, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory (Indianapolis)
FootballSophomore had 23 tackles (18 solo) and a
blocked field goal in a 55-50 win over Northview. Has 115 tackles, 6.5
TFL and 2.5 sacks this season.
*
Daniella Zvonar, Hammond Bishop Noll
VolleyballJunior had 42 and 37 digs in a loss to
Northwood and a win over Mishawaka Marian in the regional final and
semifinals, respectively Has 446 digs this
season.
*
Alex
Antonopolous, North Central (Indianapolis) Boys
TennisSenior finished the season undefeated (32-0)
and won the IHSAA state singles title with a 6-2, 6-1 decision over
Columbus North junior Hank Lin.
