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Week 24 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Kenzie Garner, Sheridan Girls
BasketballJunior had a triple-double (11 points, 16
rebounds and 17 assists) in a 79-24 win over Taylor. Also surpassed
1,000-career points with 25 points, 12 rebounds, seven blocks, six
steals and three assists in a 52-37 win over Southmont. Averaging 20
points, 9.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 4.2 steals.
* Isaac Andrews, Wapahani (Selma) Boys
BasketballSenior had 43 points, 11 rebounds, four
assists and three steals in an 88-26 win over Randolph Southern. Closing
in on 2,000-career points (has 1,852). Averaging 25.4 points, 7.5
rebounds and 3.3 assists.
* Taylor Cotham, Tindley (Indianapolis) Girls
BasketballSophomore had a back-to-back triple-double
(18 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists in a 67-12 win over Riverside)
and quadruple-double (12 points, 18 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 steals
in a 62-20 win over Phalen Leadership Academy). Averaging 20.5 points,
8.1 rebounds, 4.0 steals and 2.7 assists.
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Week 25 Indiana
High School Athlete of the
Week Nominees
* Flory Bidunga, Kokomo Boys BasketballSenior and Kansas recruit reached the 1,000-career rebound milestone with 17 in a 91-74 win over Cathedral. Currently has 2,082 career points, 365 career blocks and 1,013 career rebounds.
* Faith Wiseman, Indian Creek (Trafalgar) Girls BasketballSenior had 28 points, 24 rebounds, six assists, five blocks and three assists in a 75-45 win over Brown County. Also had a quadruple-double (18 points, 21 rebounds, 10 assists and 10 blocks) in a 69-35 win over South Putnam. Averaging 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds and 3.1 assists. Has 1,438 career points, 313 career blocks, 315 assists and 1,059 career rebounds.
* Annie Sichting, Tabernacle Christian (Martinsville) Girls BasketballSenior had back-to-back triple-doubles in wins over Marantha Baptist (33 points, 11 assists and 10 steals) and Marquette Manor Baptist Academy (21 points, 19 assists and 14 steals). Averaging 22.8 points, 8.5 assists (ranks 8th nationally), 7.0 steals and 4.1 rebounds.
* Josiah Ball, Maconaquah (Bunker Hill) Boys BasketballJunior scored 50 points in a 98-78 win over Western. Averaging 31.2 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 2.7 steals.
* Nicolas Thomas, Legacy Christian (Noblesville) Boys BasketballJunior dropped 44 points in a 69-55win over St. Sebastian’s Soldiers HomeSchool. Averaging 22.8 points.
* Kaden Greenlee, Columbus HomeSchool Boys BasketballJunior had 36 points, five assists and four rebounds in an 87-84 win over Indianapolis HomeSchool and 34 points five steals, four rebounds and four assists in a 76-65 win over Phalen Leadership Academy. Averaging 21.1 points, 5.8 assists and 4.3 rebounds.
* Kayla Lacombe, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical Girls BasketballSenior had 43 points (five 3s) and 10 rebounds in an 88-51 loss to Warren Central. Averaging 26.8 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists.
* Sophia Morrison, Eastbrook (Marion) Girls BasketballSenior had 77 points and 15 steals in wins over Elwood, Blackford and Madison-Grant. Averaging 19.5 points, 3.4 assists and 3.4 steals. Her 87 made 3s rank second in Indiana.
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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.
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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.
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.
*
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.
Week 12 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
Week 13 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Ava Ziolkowski, Crown Point Girls
BasketballSenior opened the season with 137 points,
47 rebounds and 23 steals in wins over Hobart, Hammond Bishop Noll and
Hammond Central and a loss to Kankakee Valley. Averaging 34.3 points,
11.8 rebounds and 5.8 steals.
*
Laniah Wills, Lapel Girls
BasketballSophomore had 61 points, 41 rebounds and
eight steals in wins over Anderson, Winchester Community and North
Central.
* Aniah Smith, Avon Girls
BasketballJunior had 30 points, 18 steals, five
assists and four rebounds in an 81-25 win over Terre Haute North
Vigo.
Week 14-15 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Uriah Buchanan, Fort Wayne Snider
FootballSenior ran for 235 yards and two TDs (on
runs of 80 and 95 yards) as the Panthers beat Decatur Central 33-6 in
the Class 5A state final.
* Maya Makalusky, Hamilton Southeastern (Fishers) Girls
BasketballAveraging 28 ppg for the undefeated
Roylas. Has scored 30-plus points four times this season, including 35
in a 69-57 win over Brownsburg.
Week 16 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Mason Jolloff, Lakewood Park Christian (Auburn) Boys
BasketballSenior averaging 16.5 points, 11 rebounds,
three blocks and 2.5 assists through four games. Had season-high 33
points in a 62-33 win over Hamilton and 16 rebounds in a 46-26 loss to
Garrett.
* Maya Layton, Faith Christian (Lafayette) Girls
BasketballSophomore dropped 45 points in a 66-54 win
over Tri-Central and 23 in a 52-27 win over North Montgomery. Averaging
26.4 points, 5.6 rebounds and 5.1 steals and 2.9 assists.
* Gresh Warren, Mooresville Christian Boys
BasketballJunior had a triple-double (15 points, 11
steals, 10 rebounds and seven assists) in a 66-15 win over Seven Oaks
Classical. Also had 39 points and 11 rebounds, four assists and three
steals in a 72-62 win over Columbus Christian.
* Jermaine Bartlett, Hammond Academy of Science & Tech
Boys BasketballSenior dropped 33 points in a 67-50
loss to Highland and 31 points in a 65-50 loss to Victory Christian
Academy. Also had 19 in 39-36 win over Lighthouse College Prep Academy.
Averaging 23.2 points, 5.7 rebounds and 2.3 steals.
Week 17 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Da'Kori Parker, South Bend Washington Boys
BasketballFreshman had 18 points, 13 assists and six
rebounds in a 68-65 win over LaPorte and 23 points, seven assists and
five rebounds in a 77-72 win over South Bend Clay. Averaging 18.8
points, 7.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7
steals.
*
Camryn Runner, Hamilton Heights (Arcadia) Girls
BasketballSenior had 39 points, eight rebounds, six
steals and three assists in a 72-29 win over Northwestern. Also had 28
points seven rebounds, six assists and four steals. Averaging 26.6
points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.2 steals.
Week 18-20 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Matthew Roettger, Peru Boys
BasketballSenior had 45 points, 13 rebounds, six
assists and six steals in an 88-83 loss to Maconaquah. Also had 20
points, 10 steals, six assists and five rebounds in a 93-61 win over
North Miami. Averaging 20.9 points, 10 rebounds, 4.1 steals and 3.9
assists.
* Carter Kent, Jennings County (North Vernon) Boys
BasketballJunior had 155 points, 30 assists, 26
rebounds and 12 steals in wins over Connersville and Greenwood Christian
Academy and losses to Greenwood, Newport, Lawrenceburg and New
Palestine. Averaging 22 points, 5.3 assists and 4.2 rebounds.
Week 21 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Grady Carpenter, Tipton Boys
BasketballJunior had a triple-double (21 points, 15
assists and 10 rebounds) in a 91-74 win over Maconaquah. His 9.2 assists
per game rank No. 1 in the state and ninth nationally.
* Shea Hollendonner, Centerville Boys
BasketballSophomore had 41 points, five rebounds and
five steals in an 83-45 win over Cambridge City Lincoln. Also had 15
points and nine rebounds in a 49-42 win over Northeastern. Averaging
23.6 points and 5.5 rebounds.
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Meredith Deaton, West Washington (Campbellsburg) Girls
BasketballSophomore had 39 points and 14 rebounds in
an 83-79 loss to Trinity Lutheran. Averaging 15.8 points and 6.6
rebounds.
Week 22 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Jack Rodgers, Culver Community Boys
BasketballSenior had 39 points, 12 rebounds, seven
assists and four steals in a 78-56 win over Community Baptist Christian.
Averaging 24 points, 7.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists and 4.2 steals.
* Jacob Riley, North Miami (Denver) Boys
BasketballJunior had 29 points, 14 rebounds, five
steals and two assists in a 59-57 win over Northfield. Also had 27
points and five rebounds in a 60-44 loss to Argos. Averaging 18 points
and 6.4 rebounds.
Week 23 Indiana
High School Athletes of the
Week
* Grant Ford, Wabash Boys
BasketballSenior hit three 3s (and scored 23 points)
in a 70-26 win over North Miami to become the program’s all-time
leading 3-point shooter with 187 (surpassing 1989 grad Marc Slaton). Is
currently at 189 and counting.
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Philip Randolph , International (Indianapolis) Boys
BasketballSenior had 40 points, six steals and four
blocks in a 79-39 win over Believe Circle City. His 31.8 points per game
ranks 26th nationally. Also averaging 7.3 rebounds, 5.3 steals and 5.1
assists.
* Molly Schulte, South Spencer (Rockport) Girls
BasketballSenior had a triple-double 13 points, 12
rebounds and 10 assists in a 57-21 win over Tell City. Also had 27
points, 10 assists and eight rebounds in a 67-56 win over Forest Park.
Averaging 15.6 points, 6.1 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 3.1 steals.