State Tourney Preview: Sectionals #13-#16
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The IHSAA Sectional draw took place Sunday evening, so all of the 390+ schools participating in this year’s state tournament found out when they would be playing their first game, which will take place next week. Below is a look at each of the Sectionals that will feed into the Bedford North Lawrence Regional the following weekend. This includes the Class 4A teams from Sectionals #13-#16. Please stay tuned, as this week and weekend we will have a quick synopsis of each of the 64 Sectionals across all four classifications.
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Sectional #13 at Bloomington South:
Game-1: Bloomington South (13-7) vs. Mooresville (16-6)
Game-2: Center Grove (18-4) vs. Greenwood Community (8-13)
Game-3: Martinsville (0-23) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-4: Bloomington North (16-6) vs. Winner Game-2
Game-5: Winner Game-3 vs. Winner Game-4
Overview: Sectional #13 has been restructured with a couple of new schools moving in and a couple moving out. Mooresville made a Semi-State appearance a season ago, and despite graduating a lot of their perimeter production, they are in a good position to compete for a Sectional title once again. The interior play of Juniors Rachel Harshman Rachel Harshman 6'0" | PF Mooresville | 2024 State IN (14.1p, 7.5r, 2.0s) and Kalyn Bunch Kalyn Bunch 5'11" | PF Mooresville | 2024 State IN (7.8p, 6.5r, 2.0a) will be tough for opponents to match. Not only are they strong and physical inside, but Harshman has perimeter skill and Bunch does a lot of work facing the basket in the mid-post. Sophomore Ava Shafer Ava Shafer 5'8" | SG Mooresville | 2025 State IN (7.7p, 3.8r) has stepped into a much bigger role in the backcourt and done well this season. Center Grove is always dangerous, and with their depth and balance, plus the fact they are currently #10 in the Sagarin Ratings on a Top-20 schedule, they will be a solid favorite to contend for Sectional #13. Junior Audrey Annee Audrey Annee 5'9" | SF Center Grove | 2024 State IN (13.0p, 2.7r) has had a fantastic season. Seniors Ella Hobson Ella Hobson 5'4" | PG Center Grove | 2023 State IN (6.2p, 2.3r, 3.8a) and Savanna Bischoff Savanna Bischoff 5'9" | SG Center Grove | 2023 State IN , Junior Aubrie Booker Aubrie Booker 5'8" | CG Center Grove | 2024 State IN (6.6p, 3.0r, 2.2a), and Sophomore Lilly Bischoff Lilly Bischoff 5'8" | PG Center Grove | 2025 State IN (6.6p, 3.1r, 2.3a) form a balanced and skillful backcourt. In addition, both Bloomington schools have posted winning records in the same season for the first time since 2010-2011. South looks to Junior Abbie Lucas Abbie Lucas 6'0" | PF Bloomington South | 2024 State IN and a host of talented youngsters, while North is led by Juniors Mia Robbennolt Mia Robbennolt 6'0" | PF Bloomington North | 2024 State IN (12.6p, 7.3r, 2.2a) and Ava Reitmeyer Ava Reitmeyer 5'10" | SG Bloomington North | 2024 State IN (9.9p, 3.8r), plus Sophomore transfer Kenli Sullivan Kenli Sullivan 5'11" | SF Bloomington North | 2025 IN (9.7p, 7.9r).
Sectional #13 Players to Watch:
Bloomington North –
Mia Robbennolt
Mia
Robbennolt
6'0" | PF
Bloomington North | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 12.6p, 7.3r, 2.2a
Bloomington North –
Ava Reitmeyer
Ava
Reitmeyer
5'10" | SG
Bloomington North | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 9.9p, 3.8r
Bloomington North –
Kenli Sullivan
Kenli
Sullivan
5'11" | SF
Bloomington North | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 9.7p, 7.9r
Bloomington South –
Abbie Lucas
Abbie
Lucas
6'0" | PF
Bloomington South | 2024
State
IN
, 2024
Bloomington South –
Violet Hall
Violet
Hall
6'1" | PF
Bloomington South | 2026
State
IN
, 2026
Bloomington South – Carlie Pedersen, 2023
Center Grove –
Audrey Annee
Audrey
Annee
5'9" | SF
Center Grove | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 13.0p, 2.7r
Center Grove –
Lilly Bischoff
Lilly
Bischoff
5'8" | PG
Center Grove | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 6.6p, 3.1r, 2.3a
Center Grove –
Aubrie Booker
Aubrie
Booker
5'8" | CG
Center Grove | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 6.6p, 3.0r, 2.2a
Center Grove –
Ella Hobson
Ella
Hobson
5'4" | PG
Center Grove | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 6.2p, 2.3r, 3.8a
Greenwood – Lily Howe, 2023 – 9.3p, 2.5r, 2.0a, 2.8s
Greenwood – Ella Stivers, 2023 – 8.0p, 5.8r
Martinsville – Holly Galyan, 2023 – 10.7p
Mooresville –
Rachel Harshman
Rachel
Harshman
6'0" | PF
Mooresville | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 14.1p, 7.5r, 2.0s
Mooresville –
Kalyn Bunch
Kalyn
Bunch
5'11" | PF
Mooresville | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 7.8p, 6.5r, 2.0a
Mooresville –
Ava Shafer
Ava
Shafer
5'8" | SG
Mooresville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 7.7p, 3.8r
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Sectional #14 at Shelbyville:
Game-1: Franklin Community (15-5) vs. Columbus North (14-7)
Game-2: Columbus East (9-12) vs. East Central (14-10)
Game-3: Whiteland (12-9) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-4: Shelbyville (13-8) vs. Winner Game-2
Game-5: Winner Game-3 vs. Winner Game-4
Overview: Sectional #14 was also affected by a little reshuffling of schools, and it is home to 2022 Class 4A State Runner-Up Franklin Community. Despite a major turnover from last year’s starting lineup, they are still a favorite to advance. The Grizzly Cubs have a strong Junior group with three years of major Varsity experience. Senior Kyndell Jochim Kyndell Jochim 5'11" | SF Franklin Community | 2023 State IN , along with Juniors Scarlett Kimbrell Scarlett Kimbrell 5'11" | SF Franklin Community | 2024 State IN , Lauren Klem Lauren Klem 5'1" | PG Franklin Community | 2024 State IN , Erica Buening Erica Buening 5'9" | PF Franklin Community | 2024 State IN , and Brooklyn York Brooklyn York 5'11" | PF Franklin Community | 2024 State IN give Franklin skill, talent, height, length, and tremendous perimeter shooting from nearly every position. They are 3-0 against Sectional competition, with no spread less than 19 points. East Central, Columbus North, and Columbus East have been highly competitive over the years as well. East Central and Columbus East are led by 2022 Indiana Junior All-Stars Josie Trabel Josie Trabel 6'0" | PF East Central | 2023 State IN (21.1p, 10.0r, 3.3a, 2.7s) and Saige Stahl Saige Stahl 6'1" | PF Columbus East | 2023 State IN (26.6p, 9.8r, 3.2s), respectively. Columbus North has a nice young nucleus but still lean on Senior Lauren Barker Lauren Barker 5'5" | CG Columbus North | 2023 State IN (14.5p, 2.9r, 2.0a) for leadership. Even Shelbyville and Whiteland have posted winning records this year. Senior Kylee Edwards Kylee Edwards 5'7" | SG Shelbyville | 2023 State IN (20.7p, 8.1r, 3.8s) and Junior Ava Wilson Ava Wilson 5'8" | SF Shelbyville | 2024 IN (17.6p, 5.2r, 3.4s) have been key for the Golden Bears, while Whiteland Junior Gwen Higdon (13.1p, 4.8r) has put together a breakout season. I like Franklin a lot, but East Central could pose a real problem for the Grizzly Cubs.
Sectional #14 Players to Watch:
Columbus East –
Saige Stahl
Saige
Stahl
6'1" | PF
Columbus East | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 26.6p, 9.8r (3.7 off.), 3.2s
Columbus East –
Leah Bachmann
Leah
Bachmann
6'0" | C
Columbus East | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 8.8p, 5.9r, 2.1a, 2.0s
Columbus North –
Lauren Barker
Lauren
Barker
5'5" | CG
Columbus North | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 14.5p, 2.9r, 2.0a
Columbus North –
Kathryn Wilson
Kathryn
Wilson
5'10" | PF
Columbus North | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 6.2p, 6.6r
Columbus North –
Miley McClellan
Miley
McClellan
6'0" | SF
Columbus North | 2026
State
IN
, 2026 – 5.6p, 3.1r
East Central –
Josie Trabel
Josie
Trabel
6'0" | PF
East Central | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 21.1p, 10.0r, 3.3a, 2.7s
East Central –
Laney Baker
Laney
Baker
5'8" | CG
East Central | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 13.3p, 3.7r, 2.8a, 2.3s
East Central –
Emily Klem
Emily
Klem
5'9" | SF
East Central | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 5.8p, 3.3r
Franklin –
Scarlett Kimbrell
Scarlett
Kimbrell
5'11" | SF
Franklin Community | 2024
State
IN
, 2024
Franklin –
Lauren Klem
Lauren
Klem
5'1" | PG
Franklin Community | 2024
State
IN
, 2024
Franklin –
Erica Buening
Erica
Buening
5'9" | PF
Franklin Community | 2024
State
IN
, 2024
Franklin –
Kyndell Jochim
Kyndell
Jochim
5'11" | SF
Franklin Community | 2023
State
IN
, 2023
Shelbyville –
Kylee Edwards
Kylee
Edwards
5'7" | SG
Shelbyville | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 20.7p, 8.1r, 3.8s
Shelbyville –
Ava Wilson
Ava
Wilson
5'8" | SF
Shelbyville | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 17.6p, 5.2r, 3.4s
Whiteland – Gwen Higdon, 2024 – 13.1p, 4.8r
Whiteland – Addison Emberton, 2025 – 9.0p, 2.5r, 2.3a, 2.0s
Whiteland – Carly Vondielingen, 2026 – 8.0p, 7.5r
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Sectional #15 at Bedford North Lawrence:
Game-1: Bedford North Lawrence (19-3) vs. Jennings County (16-5)
Game-2: Floyd Central (9-12) vs. Silver Creek (12-9)
Game-3: New Albany (4-18) vs. Seymour (12-9)
Game-4: Jeffersonville (14-9) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-5: Winner Game-2 vs. Winner Game-3
Game-6: Winner Game-4 vs. Winner Game-5
Overview: The home to Bedford North Lawrence, Sectional #15 titles have been tough to tear away from the Lady Stars over the years, and they’ll be a favorite this time around as well. The Stars have turned to a strong backcourt for leadership. 2022 Indiana Junior All-Star Karsyn Norman Karsyn Norman 5'7" | PG Bedford North Lawrence | 2023 State IN (17.2p, 4.5r, 4.5a, 2.6s), along with talented Junior Chloe Spreen Chloe Spreen 5'10" | SG Bedford North Lawrence | 2024 State IN (19.8p, 5.5r, 3.7a, 2.8s), are as good as it gets in Indiana. Junior Madisyn Bailey Madisyn Bailey 5'9" | PG Bedford North Lawrence | 2024 State IN (7.6p, 4.4r, 3.3a, 2.8s) is a third skillful perimeter option, while Senior Mallory Pride Mallory Pride 5'9" | SF Bedford North Lawrence | 2023 IN (10.2p, 7.5r) has come up huge at times this season. Jennings County rates out as the second-best team in the field, per Sagarin Ratings, but the Lady Panthers unfortunately drew Bedford. They have given the Stars some great games in recent meetings, and I’d anticipate next Tuesday night’s battle to be just that…a battle. Junior Juliann Woodard Juliann Woodard 6'1" | PF Jennings County | 2024 State IN (22.3p, 12.9r, 3.4a, 2.5s, 2.5b) has been a monster inside the arc, while rookie Mollie Ernstes Mollie Ernstes 5'11" | SG Jennings County | 2026 State IN (12.3p, 3.3r, 2.8a) has put together a fine Freshman season. From there, Jeffersonville has had a really nice season, and they possess a deep and talented backcourt capable of defeating anyone here on any given night. Senior Brooklyn Carter Brooklyn Carter 5'3" | CG Jeffersonville | 2023 IN (11.4p, 4.0r) has really stepped up for the Lady Red Devils. Silver Creek, new to Class 4A, and Seymour have also posted winning records this year. Silver Creek turns to a strong core of underclassmen, while Seymour has Junior Kendall Sterling Kendall Sterling 5'10" | SF Seymour | 2024 State IN leading the way.
Sectional #15 Players to Watch:
Bedford North Lawrence –
Chloe Spreen
Chloe
Spreen
5'10" | SG
Bedford North Lawrence | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 19.8p, 5.5r, 3.7a, 2.8s
Bedford North Lawrence –
Karsyn Norman
Karsyn
Norman
5'7" | PG
Bedford North Lawrence | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 17.2p, 4.5r, 4.5a, 2.6s
Bedford North Lawrence –
Mallory Pride
Mallory
Pride
5'9" | SF
Bedford North Lawrence | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 10.2p, 7.5r
Bedford North Lawrence –
Madisyn Bailey
Madisyn
Bailey
5'9" | PG
Bedford North Lawrence | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 7.6p, 4.4r, 3.3a, 2.8s
Floyd Central –
Elise Coleman
Elise
Coleman
6'0" | SF
Floyd Central | 2026
State
IN
, 2026
Floyd Central –
Nora Gibson
Nora
Gibson
6'1" | C
Floyd Central | 2025
IN
, 2025
Floyd Central –
Megan Czarnecki
Megan
Czarnecki
6'1" | C
Floyd Central | 2024
IN
, 2024
Jeffersonville –
Brooklyn Carter
Brooklyn
Carter
5'3" | CG
Jeffersonville | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 11.4p, 4.0r
Jeffersonville –
La’Kyra Johnson
La’Kyra
Johnson
5'7" | SG
Jeffersonville | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 10.1p, 5.3r, 2.1s
Jeffersonville –
Sophia Reese
Sophia
Reese
5'5" | PG
Jeffersonville | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 9.2p, 2.4a
Jeffersonville –
Elle Marble
Elle
Marble
5'9" | CG
Jeffersonville | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 9.1p, 2.5r
Jennings County –
Juliann Woodard
Juliann
Woodard
6'1" | PF
Jennings County | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 22.3p, 12.9r (3.7 off.), 3.4a, 2.5s, 2.5b
Jennings County –
Mollie Ernstes
Mollie
Ernstes
5'11" | SG
Jennings County | 2026
State
IN
, 2026 – 12.3p, 3.3r, 2.8a
Jennings County – Megan Vogel, 2023 – 6.6p, 6.6r
New Albany – Journey Howard, 2023
Seymour –
Kendall Sterling
Kendall
Sterling
5'10" | SF
Seymour | 2024
State
IN
, 2024
Seymour – Brooke Trinkle, 2023
Seymour –
Journee Brown
Journee
Brown
6'1" | C
Seymour | 2024
IN
, 2024
Silver Creek –
Brooklynn Renn
Brooklynn
Renn
6'3" | PF
Silver Creek | 2026
State
IN
, 2026
Silver Creek –
Emma Schoen
Emma
Schoen
5'7" | PG
Silver Creek | 2026
State
IN
, 2026
Silver Creek –
Lydia Wright
Lydia
Wright
5'7" | SG
Silver Creek | 2025
IN
, 2025
Silver Creek –
Katy Rooney
Katy
Rooney
5'3" | CG
Silver Creek | 2025
IN
, 2025
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Sectional #16 at Evansville Harrison:
Game-1: Jasper (9-14) vs. Evansville Harrison (2-19)
Game-2: Castle (12-9) vs. Evansville Central (12-11)
Game-3: Evansville F.J. Reitz (10-9) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-4: Evansville North (16-6) vs. Winner Game-2
Game-5: Winner Game-3 vs. Winner Game-4
Overview: Over the years, Sectional #16 hasn’t really overwhelmed. Yes, Castle has typically been good, North Side has been very competitive as of late, and you’ll occasionally get another program with a winning record. This year, four teams have winning records, Reitz has posted double-digit wins for the second consecutive season (something the Lady Panthers haven’t done since 2001-2002 & 2002-2003; Junior Norah Miller Norah Miller 5'7" | CG Evansville F.J. Reitz | 2024 State IN has been huge for them), plus Jasper has already won five more games than a year ago, under a new head coach. This Sectional could be very exciting this year, as Evansville-area basketball has obviously improved in Class 4A. Castle is undefeated against Sectional competition, and the Lady Knights look to a strong backcourt of Sophomore Jordan Scott Jordan Scott 5'6" | PG Castle | 2025 State IN (12.6p, 2.2r, 2.8a) and Senior Devyn Barton Devyn Barton 5'6" | PG Castle | 2023 IN (10.0p, 4.4r, 2.4s). In addition, Junior Aleyna Quinn Aleyna Quinn 5'9" | SF Castle | 2024 IN recently returned from an injury, and she gave the Knights great minutes a season ago, so she provides another scoring threat plus experience. Central played Castle tough this year, plus the Bears knocked off North earlier in the season. They have a nice, young group, led by Freshman Madalynn Shirley Madalynn Shirley 6'1" | PF Evansville Central | 2026 State IN (10.9p, 7.5r, 2.5b). Her skill and ability at her size make her unique in the Pocket City. North graduated a great deal of production, but the Senior frontline tandem of Jalyn Shelby Jalyn Shelby 5'11" | PF Evansville North | 2023 State IN (19.7p, 6.2r, 2.6a, 2.3s) and Amiyah Buchanan Amiyah Buchanan 6'0" | PF Evansville North | 2023 State IN (11.6p, 9.9r, 2.0a) create matchup problems for most opponents. I’d still favor Castle here, but Central and North can each win the week as well.
Sectional #16 Players to Watch:
Castle –
Jordan Scott
Jordan
Scott
5'6" | PG
Castle | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 12.6p, 2.2r, 2.8a
Castle –
Aleyna Quinn
Aleyna
Quinn
5'9" | SF
Castle | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 12.0p, 4.8r, 2.8s (4 games)
Castle –
Devyn Barton
Devyn
Barton
5'6" | PG
Castle | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 10.0p, 4.4r, 2.4s
Castle –
Jayden Scott
Jayden
Scott
5'11" | SF
Castle | 2026
State
IN
, 2026 – 9.8p, 3.3r
Evansville Central –
Madalynn Shirley
Madalynn
Shirley
6'1" | PF
Evansville Central | 2026
State
IN
, 2026 – 10.9p, 7.5r, 2.5b
Evansville Central – Delaney Steers, 2025 – 10.4p, 4.7r, 2.1a, 2.4s
Evansville Central –
Mackenzie White
Mackenzie
White
5'10" | SF
Evansville Central | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 9.8p, 4.7r
Evansville F.J. Reitz –
Norah Miller
Norah
Miller
5'7" | CG
Evansville F.J. Reitz | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 19.0p, 7.1r, 2.0a, 4.1s
Evansville F.J. Reitz –
Matea Bradfield
Matea
Bradfield
5'4" | PG
Evansville F.J. Reitz | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 10.8p, 2.8r, 3.5a, 2.5s
Evansville F.J. Reitz –
Bailey Hape
Bailey
Hape
5'10" | SF
Evansville F.J. Reitz | 2026
State
IN
, 2026 – 8.5p, 4.5r, 3.2a
Evansville Harrison – Anabella Thomas, 2025 – 8.9p, 2.2r
Evansville Harrison – Jordan Mackey, 2024 – 8.3p, 6.0r
Evansville North –
Jalyn Shelby
Jalyn
Shelby
5'11" | PF
Evansville North | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 19.7p, 6.2r, 2.6a, 2.3s
Evansville North –
Amiyah Buchanan
Amiyah
Buchanan
6'0" | PF
Evansville North | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 11.6p, 9.9r, 2.0a
Evansville North –
Libby Blythe
Libby
Blythe
5'11" | SF
Evansville North | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 7.1p, 2.5r
Evansville North – Evie Sale, 2025 – 4.8p, 3.4r, 2.3a
Jasper – Tori Brandt, 2023 – 8.9p, 2.2r
Jasper –
Emma Schipp
Emma
Schipp
5'10" | SF
Jasper | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 8.3p, 5.0r
Jasper – Carlee Rogers, 2025 – 7.6p, 4.8r