Preseason Awards: Class 1A
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Now that I’ve spent this past week previewing each of the 16 Sectionals in Class 1A, I wanted to take a look at who I think could be the better teams and individuals in Indiana throughout the 2023-2024 season. Taking some ideas from college preview magazines, below I’ve assembled a variety of preseason awards, preseason all-state teams, plus a preseason honorable mention section. I’ve given past years’ performances some consideration, but the players below are listed based specifically on how I think they will perform this season.
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TOP TEAMS IN CLASS 1A
1. Caston (20-3)
2. Lanesville (28-2)
3. Borden (17-7)
4. Jac-Cen-Del (17-12)
5. Washington Township (20-7)
6. Bethany Christian (24-4)
7. Faith Christian (21-4)
8. Trinity Lutheran (22-7)
9. Clinton Central (16-7)
10. Wood Memorial (14-11)
The Next-10 (arranged alphabetically): Bethesda Christian (12-14), Blackhawk Christian (13-11), Eminence (17-7), Marquette Catholic (14-9), Morgan Township (14-8), North Central (Farmersburg) (19-6), Rock Creek (15-7), Shawe Memorial (16-6), Springs Valley (17-8), Tri (26-2)
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TOP CLASS 1A PRESEASON AWARDS
These preseason awards are an attempt at honoring girls who I think stand out in Class 1A. Typically, there are multiple candidates for each award, and every award can be easily debatable, but I chose the individuals below based on who I thought filled each description best. Each award is determined through different criteria, as some awards are based primarily on opinion, while others are decided with a heavy influence from statistical merit.
Most Valuable Player:
Kenzie Fulks
Kenzie
Fulks
5'7" | PG
Bethesda Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethesda Christian H.S.
– With regards to the MVP award, I look at how the top teams would fair without their best player on the roster. In the case of Bethesda Christian and Fulks, she is tremendously important and makes a huge impact in all facets of the game. She scores the ball at a high level from all areas of the floor, she gives them stability and confidence with her ball-handling and ball security, she can defend the best guard on opposing teams, plus she plays with a great deal of energy and toughness that teammates feed from. Last year she started her season late because of a knee injury, and the Patriots finished 12-14. I’d expect them to approach/eclipse 20 wins this season and make a strong postseason push.
Most Outstanding Player:
Maya Layton
Maya
Layton
5'8" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-8 G, Faith Christian H.S.
– With regards to the MOP award, I look at who the best players/prospects are in the entire group of Class 1A kids, and factor in who I think will be the most productive. It’s not often Class 1A teams are lucky enough to roster Division-I prospects, but Layton entered high school already possessing multiple offers. Despite the heavy weight of expectations placed on her shoulders, she outperformed them a season ago statistically. The next step for her and Faith Christian is to rack up postseason victories. She is long, athletic, skilled, and constantly improving. Not many opponents have the personnel to contain her, let alone shut her down, but I’d imagine she’ll match up against some creative defenses this year.
Most Outstanding Freshman:
Alaina Diamond
Alaina
Diamond
6'2" | PF
Loogootee | 2027
State
IN
, 2027, 6-2 F, Loogootee H.S.
– In a Freshman class without many Class 1A standouts, Alaina would likely stand out in Class 4A as well. She has tremendous length, fluid athleticism, and her skill has continually developed throughout the years. She is actually much more comfortable away from the basket than posting up on the block. She has a nice mid-range jumper, plus she can put it on the floor and get somewhere productively. Defensively, she can sit down and defend the perimeter, she can get in gaps and pick up steals/deflections, plus she covers a lot of ground and can block shots from “help”. All in all, she is one of the most talented Freshmen in all of Indiana in 2023-2024, let alone in Class 1A.
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ADDITIONAL CLASS 1A PRESEASON AWARDS
Toughest Player:
Zoe Willems
Zoe
Willems
5'7" | SG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethany Christian H.S.
Best Motor:
Mariah Stoltzfus
Mariah
Stoltzfus
5'2" | PG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethany Christian H.S.
Best Shooter:
Clair Klinger
Clair
Klinger
5'5" | CG
Washington Township | 2025
IN
, 2025, Washington Township H.S.
Best Scorer:
Kenzie Fulks
Kenzie
Fulks
5'7" | PG
Bethesda Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Best Passer:
Carly Davison
Carly
Davison
5'5" | PG
Clinton Central | 2026
IN
, 2026, Clinton Central H.S.
Best Rebounder:
Hannah Holmes
Hannah
Holmes
5'10" | PF
Northfield | 2024
IN
, 2024, Northfield H.S.
Best Shot-Blocker:
Hannah Bledsoe
Hannah
Bledsoe
6'0" | PF
Barr-Reeve | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Barr-Reeve H.S.
Best Defender:
Trinity Wilburn
Trinity
Wilburn
5'5" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Faith Christian H.S.
Best Athlete:
Trinity Wilburn
Trinity
Wilburn
5'5" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Faith Christian H.S.
Most Versatile:
Hadley Crosier
Hadley
Crosier
5'9" | CG
Lanesville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Lanesville H.S.
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CLASS 1A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS
Like the preseason awards, this was another attempt to honor girls who could stand out in Class 1A during the 2023-2024 season. These teams were selected based on equal parts talent, skill, potential, statistical accomplishments, and team accomplishments. While we can debate who should be where, I do think it’s at least easy to understand why each of the players listed below were selected to be honored. Disclaimer: Freshmen were not considered for the All-State teams, only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, however I have highlighted a few Freshmen in the Honorable Mention section.
1st Team All-State
Kenzie Fulks
Kenzie
Fulks
5'7" | PG
Bethesda Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethesda Christian H.S.
– 14.1p, 3.4r, 2.6a, 2.9s, committed to Indiana University-South Bend
Isabel Scales
Isabel
Scales
5'8" | SF
Caston | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-8 W, Caston H.S.
– 16.4p, 8.2r, 3.2a, 3.3s, committed to Bethel University (IN)
Mariah Stoltzfus
Mariah
Stoltzfus
5'2" | PG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-2 G, Bethany Christian H.S.
– 10.9p, 3.5r, 4.3a, 4.1s, committed to Goshen College
Zoe Willems
Zoe
Willems
5'7" | SG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethany Christian H.S.
– 17.1p, 8.2r, 2.6a, 3.4s, committed to Trine University
Maya Layton
Maya
Layton
5'8" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-8 G, Faith Christian H.S.
– 20.4p, 8.9r, 4.8a, 4.8s, 2.6b
2nd Team All-State
Kaidin James
Kaidin
James
5'8" | SF
New Washington | 2024
IN
, 2024, 5-8 W, West Washington H.S.
– 19.5p, 6.8r, 1.4a, 4.3s
Sara Parkison
Sara
Parkison
5'10" | PF
Clinton Central | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-10 F, Clinton Central H.S.
– 16.1p, 7.5r, 1.9a, 1.1s
Gracie Little
Gracie
Little
5'7" | CG
Washington Township | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-7 G, Washington Township H.S.
– 14.6p, 3.7r, 3.4a, 3.8s
Laniah Davis
Laniah
Davis
5'8" | SG
Marquette Catholic | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-7 G, Marquette Catholic H.S.
– 18.5p, 6.0r, 1.5a, 2.9s
Ava Wheeler
Ava
Wheeler
6'0" | PF
Borden | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-11 F, Borden H.S.
– 12.5p, 6.5r, 2.8a, 2.6s
3rd Team All-State
Addyson Viers
Addyson
Viers
6'1" | C
Triton | 2024
IN
, 2024, 6-1 C, Triton H.S.
– 14.9p, 10.9r, 1.1a, 2.2b
Hadley Crosier
Hadley
Crosier
5'9" | CG
Lanesville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-9 G, Lanesville H.S.
– 10.4p, 3.0r, 3.3a, 3.6s
Clair Klinger
Clair
Klinger
5'5" | CG
Washington Township | 2025
IN
, 2025, 5-5 G, Washington Township H.S.
– 14.7p, 5.2r, 4.5a, 3.0s
Maddie Carnes
Maddie
Carnes
5'10" | SF
Springs Valley | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-10 F Springs Valley H.S.
– 14.8p, 7.1r, 1.5a, 1.6s
Trinity Wilburn
Trinity
Wilburn
5'5" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-5 G, Faith Christian H.S.
– 20.3p, 6.7r, 3.5a, 6.3s
4th Team All-State
Hannah Holmes
Hannah
Holmes
5'10" | PF
Northfield | 2024
IN
, 2024, 5-10 F, Northfield H.S.
– 15.7p, 14.4r, 1.2s
Julia Meyer
Julia
Meyer
5'10" | SF
Jac-Cen-Del | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-10 W, Jac-Cen-Del H.S.
– 13.1p, 6.6r, 3.5a, 2.2s
Hannah Bledsoe
Hannah
Bledsoe
6'0" | PF
Barr-Reeve | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 6-0 F/C, Barr-Reeve H.S.
– 12.2p, 11.9r, 2.8b
Jalyn Davidson
Jalyn
Davidson
5'10" | SG
North Central | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-9 G, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg)
– 17.1p, 3.3r, 5.0a, 2.6s
Riley Rarick
Riley
Rarick
6'0" | CG
Borden | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 6-0 G/W, Borden H.S.
– 9.5p, 3.9r, 4.2a
5th Team All-State
Samantha Redinger
Samantha
Redinger
5'7" | SF
Argos | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Argos Community H.S.
– 15.3p, 2.0r
Andrea Benefield
Andrea
Benefield
6'0" | PF
Westville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 6-1 F/C, Westville H.S.
– 12.4p, 7.0r
Nevaeh Sanders
Nevaeh
Sanders
5'8" | SF
Morristown | 2025
IN
, 2025, 5-8 W, Morristown H.S.
– 19.8p, 3.2r, 3.2s
Kelis Dansby
Kelis
Dansby
5'7" | PG
Rock Creek Academy | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-7 G, Rock Creek Academy
– 12.7p, 2.3r, 2.1a
Carly Davison
Carly
Davison
5'5" | PG
Clinton Central | 2026
IN
, 2026, 5-5 G, Clinton Central H.S.
– 11.2p, 5.9r, 6.5a, 3.5s
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Preseason Honorable Mention
Alyssa Benson, 2024, Waldron H.S.
Allie Boyer
Allie
Boyer
6'2" | C
Blackhawk Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024, Blackhawk Christian H.S.
Caitlyn Brooks, 2024, Lutheran H.S. of Indianapolis
Jade Carnahan
Jade
Carnahan
5'8" | SF
Lakewood Park Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024, Lakewood Park Christian Academy
Reagan Danford, 2024, Oregon-Davis H.S.
Jenna Donohoo
Jenna
Donohoo
5'10" | PF
Tecumseh | 2024
IN
, 2024, Tecumseh H.S., committed to the University of Evansville for Softball
Braxtyn Dunham
Braxtyn
Dunham
5'4" | SG
North Vermillion | 2024
IN
, 2024, North Vermillion H.S.
Jayla Ferguson, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Liza Froedge
Liza
Froedge
5'10" | SF
Trinity Lutheran | 2024
IN
, 2024, Trinity Lutheran H.S.
Tina Geer, 2024, Evansville Christian School
Sydney Goodin, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Addie Gorski, 2024, Tri-Township H.S.
Emily Hawkins
Emily
Hawkins
5'6" | SG
Loogootee | 2024
IN
, 2024, Loogootee H.S.
Peyton Honchar
Peyton
Honchar
5'11" | PF
Morgan Township | 2024
IN
, 2024, Morgan Township H.S.
Natalie Hubbard
Natalie
Hubbard
5'9" | SF
Eminence | 2024
IN
, 2024, Eminence H.S.
Reagan Hughes
Reagan
Hughes
5'8" | SG
Jac-Cen-Del | 2024
IN
, 2024, Jac-Cen-Del H.S.
Ava Kerr, 2024, Lanesville H.S.
Grace King, 2024, Lutheran H.S. of Indianapolis
Davelynn Lindsay, 2024, Cowan H.S.
Danica Myers, 2024, Eminence H.S.
Zoe Ogden, 2024, Union H.S. (Modoc)
Josie Page, 2024, Wood Memorial H.S.
Erika Robbins, 2024, Clinton Central H.S.
Abagail Rousey, 2024, Lighthouse Christian Academy
Katie Sevier, 2024, Wood Memorial H.S.
Alyssa Simpson, 2024, Rising Sun H.S.
Annika Smith, 2024, West Central H.S.
Brianna Smith, 2024, Randolph Southern H.S.
Addysen Standish, 2024, South Newton H.S.
Kyah Streeval, 2024, Edinburgh H.S.
Sydney Waldron, 2024, Greenwood Christian H.S.
Sophia Wascher, 2024, Indiana School for the Deaf
Miranda Wozniak
Miranda
Wozniak
5'7" | CG
Tri-Township | 2024
IN
, 2024, Tri-Township H.S.
Addison Zimpleman
Addison
Zimpleman
5'7" | SG
Caston | 2024
IN
, 2024, Caston H.S.
Shelby Allen
Shelby
Allen
6'3" | C
Lanesville | 2025
IN
, 2025, Lanesville H.S.
Hannah Arvin, 2025, Tri-County H.S.
Elli Baker, 2025, Northfield H.S.
Claire Bakker
Claire
Bakker
6'0" | PF
DeMotte Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S.
Sophie Bakker
Sophie
Bakker
5'11" | SF
DeMotte Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S.
Kiley Best
Kiley
Best
5'7" | SG
South Decatur | 2025
IN
, 2025, South Decatur H.S.
Kailee Bishop, 2025, West Central H.S.
Kenley Cornelius
Kenley
Cornelius
5'9" | SG
Tri | 2025
IN
, 2025, Tri H.S.
Glory Ellis, 2025, Union H.S. (Modoc)
Elexus Frey
Elexus
Frey
5'7" | SG
Vincennes Rivet | 2025
IN
, 2025, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
Charlee Gibson, 2025, Blue River Valley H.S.
Mary Herman
Mary
Herman
6'3" | C
Vincennes Rivet | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
Madison Keith, 2025, Trinity Lutheran H.S.
Camryn Kuhn, 2025, Northfield H.S.
Madi Lemmons, 2025, Morgan Township H.S.
Mattea Maggio
Mattea
Maggio
5'5" | CG
Faith Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, Faith Christian H.S.
Ava McGrade
Ava
McGrade
5'7" | SG
Lakewood Park Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, Lakewood Park Christian Academy
Alivia Peoples
Alivia
Peoples
5'11" | C
Anderson Prep | 2025
IN
, 2025, Anderson Prep Academy
Hannah Prickett, 2025, Fountain Central H.S.
Oaklee Reichard
Oaklee
Reichard
5'5" | CG
Union City | 2025
IN
, 2025, Union City H.S.
Natalie Robinson
Natalie
Robinson
6'0" | PF
Marquette Catholic | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Marquette Catholic H.S.
Danika Rutledge, 2025, Morristown H.S.
Sophia Saucerman
Sophia
Saucerman
6'1" | C
Eminence | 2025
IN
, 2025, Eminence H.S.
Shelby Seay, 2025, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg)
Samantha Secrest, 2025, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg)
Jordyn Smith, 2025, Dugger Union H.S.
MaKayla Somers, 2025, South Decatur H.S.
Leah Stevens, 2025, Christian Academy of Indiana
Elayni Stone, 2025, Shakamak H.S.
Tanna Tatlock, 2025, Southwestern H.S. (Shelbyville)
Lilly Thompson, 2025, West Washington H.S.
Ava Turner
Ava
Turner
6'0" | SF
Shawe Memorial | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Shawe Memorial H.S.
Sara Zarse
Sara
Zarse
5'8" | SF
Tri-County | 2025
IN
, 2025, Tri-County H.S.
Haileigh Allen
Haileigh
Allen
6'0" | PF
Randolph Southern | 2026
IN
, 2026, Randolph Southern H.S.
Callie Alston
Callie
Alston
5'10" | PF
Orleans | 2026
IN
, 2026, Orleans H.S.
Audrey Barron
Audrey
Barron
5'7" | SG
Shawe Memorial | 2026
IN
, 2026, Shawe Memorial H.S.
Hannah Bolton, 2026, Faith Christian H.S.
Aleeyah Brown, 2026, Rock Creek Academy
Ava Burkle, 2026, Rossville H.S.
Ivy Clapsaddle, 2026, Elkhart Christian Academy
Taylor Cotham, 2026, Tindley Accelerated H.S.
Meredith Deaton
Meredith
Deaton
5'8" | SF
West Washington | 2026
IN
, 2026, West Washington H.S.
Maci Eckerty
Maci
Eckerty
5'4" | PG
Springs Valley | 2026
IN
, 2026, Springs Valley H.S.
Promise Edwards, 2026, Victory College Prep
Arianna Flowers, 2026, Anderson Prep Academy
Peyton Geer, 2026, Evansville Christian H.S.
Addisyn Gothrup, 2026, Daleville H.S.
Lani Graves
Lani
Graves
5'11" | SF
Bloomfield | 2026
IN
, 2026, Bloomfield H.S.
Bella Hall, 2026, Evansville Christian H.S.
Emma Hart
Emma
Hart
5'10" | PF
Borden | 2026
IN
, 2026, Borden H.S.
Claudia Herman, 2026, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
Grace Luck, 2026, Tri-County H.S.
A.J. Mallad, 2026, Borden H.S.
Hunter Mote
Hunter
Mote
5'6" | PG
Shawe Memorial | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Shawe Memorial H.S.
Autumn Reif, 2026, North White H.S.
Kenna Streeval, 2026, Edinburgh H.S.
Sarah Thompson, 2026, Oregon-Davis H.S.
Ellah Young
Ellah
Young
5'7" | SG
Kouts | 2026
IN
, 2026, Kouts H.S.
Alaina Diamond
Alaina
Diamond
6'2" | PF
Loogootee | 2027
State
IN
, 2027, Loogootee H.S.
Marissa Pleasant
Marissa
Pleasant
5'5" | CG
Marquette Catholic | 2027
IN
, 2027, Marquette Catholic H.S.
Olivia Pratcher
Olivia
Pratcher
5'2" | CG
Daleville | 2027
IN
, 2027, Daleville H.S.
Carly Stevens, 2027, Christian Academy of Indiana
Marley Warren
Marley
Warren
5'5" | PG
Trinity Lutheran | 2027
IN
, 2027, Trinity Lutheran H.S.