State Tourney Preview: Sectionals #25-#28
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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 Greencastle Regional the following weekend. This includes the Class 3A teams from Sectionals #25-#28. Please stay tuned, as this weekend we will have a quick synopsis of each of the remaining Sectionals across classes 3A, 2A, and 1A.
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Sectional #25 at Lebanon:
Game-1: Lebanon (10-12) vs. Western Boone (16-6)
Game-2: Crawfordsville (7-15) vs. Danville (19-4)
Game-3: Tri-West (6-16) vs. Monrovia (15-7)
Game-4: Cascade (20-2) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-5: Winner Game-2 vs. Winner Game-3
Game-6: Winner Game-4 vs. Winner Game-5
Overview: Sectional #25 looks to have a strong pair of teams at the top. Cascade came away with a huge 66-61 victory over Danville on January 18th, helping them to a 5-0 season against Sectional #25 opponents. At the same time, a potential Saturday rematch could be even closer. Cascade has a slew of Seniors and Juniors with great experience. Abby Parsons Abby Parsons 5'8" | SF Cascade | 2023 IN (14.7p, 5.1r, 2.0a, 2.1s) and Sydney Warran Sydney Warran 6'0" | SF Cascade | 2023 State IN (14.6p, 6.8r, 3.8a, 2.5s) are each in their fourth year of Varsity action, and they hope to lead the Cadets to their first title since 2007, and their first ever title in Class 3A, now that they’ve bumped up due to enrollment numbers. Danville has several Sectional and Regional titles over the past decade, and they too have a Senior with major experience in Isabelle Wooten Isabelle Wooten 5'8" | SF Danville Community | 2023 State IN (9.9p, 6.0r, 2.8a, 2.6s). She is battling through injury, but fellow Senior Cameryn Rector Cameryn Rector 5'6" | SG Danville Community | 2023 IN (12.5p, 2.1a), plus Sophomore Addison Davis (10.6p, 5.5r, 2.5s) have really stepped up this season. Boone County rivals Lebanon and Western Boone probably have the best chance at upsetting either of those two schools, as both also have a great deal of Senior experience on their side. Those two will meet in the very first game of Sectional #25 Tuesday night. Western Boone’s Emmy Roys (11.5p, 11.8r) averages an impressive double-double.
Sectional #25 Players to Watch:
Cascade –
Abby Parsons
Abby
Parsons
5'8" | SF
Cascade | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 14.7p, 5.1r, 2.0a, 2.1s
Cascade –
Sydney Warran
Sydney
Warran
6'0" | SF
Cascade | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 14.6p, 6.8r, 3.8a, 2.5s
Cascade –
Creedance Chittenden
Creedance
Chittenden
5'8" | SF
Cascade | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 9.0p, 2.7r, 2.3a
Crawfordsville – Taylor Abston, 2024 – 12.5p, 8.8r, 2.2b
Danville –
Cameryn Rector
Cameryn
Rector
5'6" | SG
Danville Community | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 12.5p, 2.1a
Danville – Addison Davis, 2025 – 10.6p, 5.5r, 2.5s
Danville –
Isabelle Wooten
Isabelle
Wooten
5'8" | SF
Danville Community | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 9.9p, 6.0r, 2.8a, 2.6s
Danville –
Emma Ancelet
Emma
Ancelet
5'6" | PG
Danville Community | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 9.3p, 4.1r, 5.7a, 2.7s
Danville –
Kooper Stone
Kooper
Stone
6'0" | PF
Danville Community | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 7.7p, 5.3r, 2.4a, 2.1s
Lebanon – Kylie Ottinger, 2023 – 7.0p, 3.4r, 2.1a, 2.2s
Lebanon – Alexandria Barr, 2023 – 6.6p, 4.8r
Lebanon – Maiya Newsom, 2023 – 6.5p, 3.7r, 2.7a, 3.0s
Monrovia –
Ashley Lewis
Ashley
Lewis
5'9" | SF
Monrovia | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 14.9p, 5.0r, 2.1s
Monrovia – Emery Newlin, 2025 – 11.5p, 3.5r, 4.4a, 5.1s
Tri-West –
Lauren Bear
Lauren
Bear
5'8" | SG
Tri-West | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 12.0p, 3.8r, 2.2s
Tri-West –
Regan Canada
Regan
Canada
5'8" | SF
Tri-West | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 8.7p
Tri-West – Ava Sullivan, 2023 – 6.0p, 7.3r
Western Boone – Emmy Roys, 2023 – 11.5p, 11.8r
Western Boone –
Katheryn Rutherford
Katheryn
Rutherford
5'3" | PG
Western Boone | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 10.8p, 8.5r, 3.4a, 3.2s
Western Boone – Carlie Pennington, 2023 – 9.6p, 6.4r
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Sectional #26 at Owen Valley:
Game-1: South Vermillion (0-23) vs. Brown County (12-9)
Game-2: West Vigo (9-14) vs. Edgewood (3-18)
Game-3: Indian Creek (22-1) vs. Owen Valley (11-13)
Game-4: Northview (15-8) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-5: Winner Game-2 vs. Winner Game-3
Game-6: Winner Game-4 vs. Winner Game-5
Overview: Sectional #26 is all about Indian Creek and their ability to finish this thing off. They are highly ranked, they’ve had an outstanding season, only losing to Class 4A Westfield by three points, and they are 5-0 against Sectional #26 opponents, with the closest outcome being a 46-29 victory over Northview. Indiana University commit Faith Wiseman Faith Wiseman 6'4" | PF Indian Creek | 2024 State IN (16.0p, 9.9r, 2.7a, 2.5b), a Junior, is as tough of a matchup as they come, standing 6-4 with inside-out skill. Fellow Junior Lauren Foster Lauren Foster 5'7" | SG Indian Creek | 2024 State IN (19.7p, 3.1r, 4.3a, 2.4s) continues to put up impressive and consistent numbers throughout her career. Northview would be the best team other than Indian Creek, and the Lady Knights are 5-1 against Sectional #26 competition. Senior Audri Spencer Audri Spencer 5'6" | SG Northview | 2023 IN (18.5p, 5.4r, 3.9a, 2.9s) does a nice job of both scoring and distributing the ball, while Sophomore transfer Brynlee Clarke Brynlee Clarke 6'0" | PF Northview | 2025 State IN (13.1p, 4.6r) is a rising star for the Knights. Also keep an eye on Brown County. They have talent and a little depth, though with their youthfulness, they might be a year away from making a run at this crown. Also keep an eye on Owen Valley Senior Reagan Martin Reagan Martin 5'11" | PF Owen Valley | 2023 IN (18.7p, 9.0r, 2.5b), who has had an outstanding career.
Sectional #26 Players to Watch:
Brown County – Lexie Austin, 2024
Brown County – Ava Stogsdill, 2026
Brown County – Maddie Huff, 2024
Edgewood – Madison Bland, 2026 – 7.5p, 4.1r
Edgewood –
Macey Crider
Macey
Crider
5'10" | SF
Edgewood | 2026
IN
, 2026 – 7.5p, 6.0r
Indian Creek –
Faith Wiseman
Faith
Wiseman
6'4" | PF
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 16.0p, 9.9r, 2.7a, 2.5b
Indian Creek –
Lauren Foster
Lauren
Foster
5'7" | SG
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 19.7p, 3.1r, 4.3a, 2.4s
Indian Creek –
Abby Fleetwood
Abby
Fleetwood
5'9" | PG
Indian Creek | 2023
State
IN
, 2023 – 6.8p, 6.0r, 4.8a, 2.9s
Indian Creek –
Ayla Lollar
Ayla
Lollar
5'6" | CG
Indian Creek | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 6.9p, 2.1r, 2.0a, 2.3s
Northview –
Audri Spencer
Audri
Spencer
5'6" | SG
Northview | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 18.5p, 5.4r, 3.9a, 2.9s
Northview –
Brynlee Clarke
Brynlee
Clarke
6'0" | PF
Northview | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 13.1p, 4.6r
Northview –
Reagin White
Reagin
White
5'5" | PG
Northview | 2026
IN
, 2026 – 8.6p, 4.0r, 3.3a
Owen Valley –
Reagan Martin
Reagan
Martin
5'11" | PF
Owen Valley | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 18.7p, 9.0r, 2.5b
Owen Valley – Madison Kay, 2023 – 9.0p, 4.0r, 2.8a
South Vermillion – Calee Coleman, 2023
West Vigo –
Katelyn Fennell
Katelyn
Fennell
5'8" | SG
West Vigo | 2023
IN
, 2023
West Vigo – Delaney Marrs, 2026
West Vigo – Lily Ramirez, 2025
West Vigo –
Hannah Stepp
Hannah
Stepp
5'11" | PF
West Vigo | 2026
IN
, 2026
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Sectional #27 at Brebeuf Jesuit:
Game-1: Herron (7-13) vs. Heritage Christian (15-7)
Game-2: Guerin Catholic (8-14) vs. Bishop Chatard (8-13)
Game-3: Shortridge (10-12) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-4: Brebeuf Jesuit (13-7) vs. Winner Game-2
Game-5: Winner Game-3 vs. Winner Game-4
Overview: Once again, I feel like Sectional #27 has a clear-cut favorite, that being Heritage Christian. They have played the toughest schedule, they are 4-0 against Sectional #27 competition, and they have defeated Bishop Chatard twice, most recently by 16 points on January 12th. Junior Mya Davis Mya Davis 5'7" | CG Heritage Christian | 2024 State IN (20.0p, 3.5r, 4.3a, 4.3s) has been as impressive as anyone in this field in 2022-2023. Classmate Koryn Marshall Koryn Marshall 5'8" | SF Heritage Christian | 2024 IN (14.4p, 5.1r) competes on every possession, and she has good skill and toughness. The Eagles will be a tough “out”, and not just in this Sectional. Bishop Chatard might not have the record, but they have played an incredibly tough schedule as well, and they were Semi-State representatives a season ago. Senior Caroline Bell Caroline Bell 5'9" | PF Bishop Chatard | 2023 IN (11.6p, 6.0r) continues to be highly productive, while Sophomore Anna Caskey (9.6p, 9.1r) has really stepped up in her second year. Brebeuf Jesuit is greatly improved, and they could cause some problems on Friday or Saturday night. Freshman Audra Kendall Audra Kendall 5'5" | CG Brebeuf Jesuit | 2026 IN (10.1p, 3.6r) has been a huge addition, while Sophomores Ella Miller (9.1p, 3.6r, 2.1s) and Savannah Schafer Savannah Schafer 5'9" | SF Brebeuf Jesuit | 2025 IN (6.3p, 7.5r, 3.5a, 2.0s) are a big part of their youth movement.
Sectional #27 Players to Watch:
Bishop Chatard –
Caroline Bell
Caroline
Bell
5'9" | PF
Bishop Chatard | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 11.6p, 6.0r
Bishop Chatard – Anna Caskey, 2025 – 9.6p, 9.1r
Bishop Chatard – Anna Thompson, 2023 – 8.6p, 3.1r, 2.6a
Brebeuf Jesuit –
Audra Kendall
Audra
Kendall
5'5" | CG
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2026
IN
, 2026 – 10.1p, 3.6r
Brebeuf Jesuit – Ella Miller, 2025 – 9.1p, 3.6r, 2.1s
Brebeuf Jesuit –
Maeve Perry
Maeve
Perry
6'2" | C
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 6.9p, 7.4r
Brebeuf Jesuit –
Savannah Schafer
Savannah
Schafer
5'9" | SF
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 6.3p, 7.5r, 3.5a, 2.0s
Guerin Catholic –
Natalie Fernandez
Natalie
Fernandez
5'9" | SF
Guerin Catholic | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 8.1p, 3.0r, 2.1a
Guerin Catholic – Megan Cobb, 2023 – 7.3p, 7.2r
Guerin Catholic –
Ava Bills
Ava
Bills
5'9" | SF
Guerin Catholic | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 6.9p, 3.6r
Heritage Christian –
Mya Davis
Mya
Davis
5'7" | CG
Heritage Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 20.0p, 3.5r, 4.3a, 4.3s
Heritage Christian –
Koryn Marshall
Koryn
Marshall
5'8" | SF
Heritage Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 14.4p, 5.1r
Heritage Christian –
Joslyn Marshall
Joslyn
Marshall
5'8" | SG
Heritage Christian | 2025
State
IN
, 2025 – 9.6p, 3.1r
Heritage Christian –
Casey Frost
Casey
Frost
5'10" | PF
Heritage Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025 – 7.4p, 5.1r
Herron –
Jaycianna Clark
Jaycianna
Clark
5'8" | PF
Herron | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 10.1p, 14.2r, 2.2s
Herron – Maya Alexis, 2024 – 9.0p, 7.4r, 3.4s
Shortridge – Shantrice Grant, 2023
Shortridge – Keara Stewart, 2026
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Sectional #28 at Speedway:
Game-1: Beech Grove (9-12) vs. Speedway (10-10)
Game-2: George Washington (8-13) vs. Christel House Manual (1-19)
Game-3: Purdue Polytechnic (20-5) vs. Winner Game-1
Game-4: Cardinal Ritter (3-18) vs. Winner Game-2
Game-5: Winner Game-3 vs. Winner Game-4
Overview: Sectional #28 could be very interesting, as Purdue Polytechnic is in a great position to win their first-ever title. It’s actually their first-ever season eligible for IHSAA postseason play. They have strong Senior play from Ajacia Griffith (12.2p, 5.5r) and Lailah Hadley Lailah Hadley 5'3" | PG Purdue Polytechnic | 2023 IN (11.5p, 3.7r, 5.9a, 3.8s). They’ve also set a record for wins in a season, though their history has been shot. Last year the Lady Techies were 19-4. They are 5-0 against Sectional #28 competition, though Speedway is the one team they haven’t faced yet. The Speedway Sparkplugs pose the biggest problem for the Techies, despite their record. They have played a better schedule, and they have a pair of Juniors in Alex DeLisle Alex DeLisle 6'0" | SF Speedway | 2024 IN (12.4p, 5.5r, 2.0s) and Daniella Galvez Daniella Galvez 5'9" | PF Speedway | 2024 IN (12.4p, 6.3r) who have multiple years of postseason experience. There is also some great individual talent on the remaining teams. Beech Grove Sophomore Mylee Boiling (15.3p, 11.2r, 3.1s) and George Washington Junior Malaysha Flanagan Malaysha Flanagan 5'9" | PF George Washington | 2024 IN (18.8p, 9.1r, 4.4s) have 20-point, 15-rebound potential each time they take the floor.
Sectional #28 Players to Watch:
Beech Grove – Mylee Boiling, 2025 – 15.3p, 11.2r, 3.1s
Cardinal Ritter –
Nia Stubblefield
Nia
Stubblefield
5'8" | SG
Cardinal Ritter | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 9.9p, 3.2r
Christel House Manual – Kiera Noe, 2023
George Washington –
Malaysha Flanagan
Malaysha
Flanagan
5'9" | PF
George Washington | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 18.8p, 9.1r, 4.4s
George Washington – Amalia Haga, 2024 – 8.7p, 3.7r, 3.7s
Purdue Polytechnic – Ajacia Griffith, 2023 – 12.2p, 5.5r
Purdue Polytechnic –
Lailah Hadley
Lailah
Hadley
5'3" | PG
Purdue Polytechnic | 2023
IN
, 2023 – 11.5p, 3.7r, 5.9a, 3.8s
Purdue Polytechnic – Tayler Denton, 2025 – 10.4p, 2.2r, 2.3a, 4.2s
Purdue Polytechnic –
Madison Jobe
Madison
Jobe
5'9" | SF
Purdue Polytechnic | 2024
State
IN
, 2024 – 9.0p, 4.5r, 2.1s
Speedway –
Alex DeLisle
Alex
DeLisle
6'0" | SF
Speedway | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 12.4p, 5.5r, 2.0s
Speedway –
Daniella Galvez
Daniella
Galvez
5'9" | PF
Speedway | 2024
IN
, 2024 – 12.4p, 6.3r