Preseason Awards: Class 2A

The featured image is of Addisen Mastriano Addisen Mastriano 6'3" | C Northeastern | 2024 State IN (2024) of Northeastern High School.

Now that I’ve spent this past week previewing each of the 16 Sectionals in Class 2A, 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 2A

1. North Knox (28-2)
2. Lapel (22-8)
3. Eastbrook (19-6)
4. Lafayette Central Catholic (20-7)
5. Carroll (Flora) (22-4)
6. Eastern Hancock (23-4)
7. Alexandria-Monroe (17-6)
8. Linton-Stockton (19-4)
9. Bishop Luers (11-14)
10. South Knox (18-7)

The Next-10 (arranged alphabetically): Austin (16-10), Central Noble (26-3), Eastside (15-9), North Decatur (17-6), Northeastern (16-9), Our Lady of Providence (15-9), Parke Heritage (20-6), Sheridan (13-9), South Central (Union Mills) (23-4), Triton Central (18-5)

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TOP CLASS 2A PRESEASON AWARDS

These preseason awards are an attempt at honoring girls who I think stand out in Class 2A. 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: Keylee Hudson Keylee Hudson 5'10" | SF Eastern Greene | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-10 W, Eastern Greene H.S.
– With regards to the MVP award, I look at how the top teams would fair without their best player on the roster. If Eastern Greene is to continue their success this season, it will fall heavily on the shoulders of Hudson. There have been graduations and a couple of transfers in the last two years, but her ability to play a variety of roles, to score it at all three levels or facilitate to others, and her ability to defend multiple positions, should help her be productive, regardless of what opponents try to take away from her. She had an outstanding 2023 grassroots season where she looked more explosive, and I think that will only carry over to her Senior season. She has committed to Indiana University-South Bend.

Most Outstanding Player: Alli Harness Alli Harness 5'8" | CG Carroll (Flora) | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-8 G, Carroll H.S. (Flora)
– With regards to the MOP award, I look at who the best players and prospects are in the entire group of Class 2A kids, and factor in who I think will be the most productive. When you consider her first three years of high school, then add in her potential to only be better as a Senior, I think it’s easy to understand why Harness is an Indiana All-Star candidate. She is such a skilled ballplayer and accurate perimeter shooter, and she possesses explosive potential each time she takes the floor. Harness is on pace to surpass 2000 points shortly after Christmas, and she has averaged no less than 22.0 points per game in any of her first three seasons. Harness has signed with Western Michigan University.

Most Outstanding Freshman: McKenzie Koch McKenzie Koch 5'8" | PG Eastern Hancock | 2027 IN , 2027, 5-8 G, Eastern Hancock H.S.
– Like I said with our Class 1A Most Outstanding Freshman, McKenzie would also likely stand out in Class 4A as well. She has great skill with the ball, she can change directions in traffic, and she has the unique sense of knowing where her teammates are at all times. She’s a solid perimeter shooter, and she can finish in the lane with a variety of floaters/runners, but she is equally willing and capable of being a pass-first kid as she is of being a scorer. She is already drawing Division-I interest, and anytime you have a lead guard like that at the small school level, it is a mismatch nearly every night. As she continues to adjust to the speed and physicality of the Varsity game, look for her to only continue to grow.

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ADDITIONAL CLASS 2A PRESEASON AWARDS

Toughest Player: Bradie Chambers Bradie Chambers 5'8" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2024 State IN , 2024, Linton Stockton H.S.
Best Motor: Carley Barrett Carley Barrett 5'9" | SG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 State IN , 2025, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.
Best Shooter: Sophia Morrison Sophia Morrison 5'6" | CG Eastbrook | 2024 State IN , 2024, Eastbrook H.S.
Best Scorer: Alli Harness Alli Harness 5'8" | CG Carroll (Flora) | 2024 State IN , 2024, Carroll H.S. (Flora)
Best Passer: Molly Schulte Molly Schulte 5'7" | PG South Spencer | 2024 IN , 2024, South Spencer H.S.
Best Rebounder: Laniah Wills Laniah Wills 6'0" | PF Lapel | 2026 State IN , 2026, Lapel H.S.
Best Shot-Blocker: Addisen Mastriano Addisen Mastriano 6'3" | C Northeastern | 2024 State IN , 2024, Northeastern H.S.
Best Defender: Kahlen Robinson Kahlen Robinson 5'6" | PG Thea Bowman | 2025 IN , 2025, Thea Bowman Academy
Best Athlete: Laniah Wills Laniah Wills 6'0" | PF Lapel | 2026 State IN , 2026, Lapel H.S.
Most Versatile: Keylee Hudson Keylee Hudson 5'10" | SF Eastern Greene | 2024 State IN , 2024, Eastern Greene H.S.

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CLASS 2A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS

Like the preseason awards, this was another attempt to honor girls who could stand out in Class 2A 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
Alli Harness Alli Harness 5'8" | CG Carroll (Flora) | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-8 G, Carroll H.S. (Flora)
– 23.6p, 5.0r, 4.2a, 3.3s, committed to Western Michigan University
Keylee Hudson Keylee Hudson 5'10" | SF Eastern Greene | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-10 W, Eastern Greene H.S.
– 17.5p, 6.3r, 3.6a, 2.4s, committed to Indiana University-South Bend
Carley Barrett Carley Barrett 5'9" | SG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-9 W, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.
– 15.8p, 7.3r, 4.1a, 3.1s
Kenzie Garner Kenzie Garner 6'0" | SF Sheridan | 2025 State IN , 2025, 6-0 W, Sheridan H.S.
– 18.8p, 9.5r, 2.9a, 4.3s, committed to Ferris State University
Laniah Wills Laniah Wills 6'0" | PF Lapel | 2026 State IN , 2026, 6-0 F, Lapel H.S.
– 15.8p, 12.4r, 1.3s

2nd Team All-State
Bradie Chambers Bradie Chambers 5'8" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-8 G, Linton-Stockton H.S.
– 17.0p, 5.9r, 3.7a, 2.8s, committed to Indiana University-South Bend
Madison Wagner Madison Wagner 5'9" | SF Carroll (Flora) | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-9 W, Carroll H.S. (Flora)
– 16.0p, 7.3r, 3.7a, 3.1s, committed to Trine University
Ella Bobe Ella Bobe 5'9" | CG South Knox | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-9 G, South Knox H.S.
– 16.9p, 6.7r, 5.1a, 1.9s
Jacklynn Hosier Jacklynn Hosier 5'7" | SG Alexandria-Monroe | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-8 G, Alexandria-Monroe H.S.
– 24.0p, 4.2r, 3.5a, 4.2s
Emma Simpson Emma Simpson 5'7" | PG Parke Heritage | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-7 G, Parke Heritage H.S.
– 20.0p, 9.1r, 3.6a, 3.2s

3rd Team All-State
Addisen Mastriano Addisen Mastriano 6'3" | C Northeastern | 2024 State IN , 2024, 6-3 C, Northeastern H.S.
– 12.1p, 9.3r, 2.9a, 1.0s, 3.4b, committed to the University of Detroit Mercy
Sophia Morrison Sophia Morrison 5'6" | CG Eastbrook | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-6 G, Eastbrook H.S.
– 14.7p, 2.6r, 2.7a, 3.4s, committed to Grace College & Seminary
Kimber Abshear Kimber Abshear 6'3" | PF Monroe Central | 2025 State IN , 2025, 6-3 F, Monroe Central H.S.
– 13.3p, 10.3r, 1.1a, 1.3s, 3.1b, committed to Oakland University
Madi Allen Madi Allen 5'9" | SF North Decatur | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-9 G, North Decatur H.S.
– 13.9p, 5.2r, 3.7a, 1.5s
Alex McKinley Alex McKinley 5'8" | SG North Knox | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-8 G, North Knox H.S.
– 11.1p, 4.0r, 1.6a

4th Team All-State
Kaiden Hanley Kaiden Hanley 5'10" | PF North Miami | 2024 IN , 2024, 5-10 F, North Miami H.S.
– 15.9p, 6.5r, 1.9a, 4.5s, committed to Holy Cross College at Notre Dame
Madelyn Poynter Madelyn Poynter 5'10" | SF Lapel | 2024 State IN , 2024, 5-10 W, Lapel H.S.
– 11.5p, 4.1r, 1.7a, committed to Grace College & Seminary
Brookelynn Buzzard Brookelynn Buzzard 5'7" | CG Manchester | 2025 State IN , 2025, 5-7 G, Manchester H.S.
– 16.0p, 3.7r, 2.2a, 2.0s
Maryrose Felling Maryrose Felling 5'8" | SG Triton Central | 2026 State IN , 2026, 5-7 G, Triton Central H.S.
– 12.8p, 5.0r, 2.1a, 1.8s
Brynn Owens Brynn Owens 5'7" | CG Austin | 2026 IN , 2026, 5-6 G, Austin H.S.
– 17.0p, 5.0r, 3.3a, 1.8s

5th Team All-State
Bren Hill Bren Hill 6'0" | PF South Knox | 2025 State IN , 2024, 6-0 F, South Knox H.S.
– 10.5p, 8.0r, 4.0a, 2.4s, 1.6b
Kahlen Robinson Kahlen Robinson 5'6" | PG Thea Bowman | 2025 IN , 2025, 5-6 G, Thea Bowman Academy
– 16.6p, 3.8r, 1.3a, 5.8s
Adysson Kircher Adysson Kircher 5'5" | CG Northeastern | 2026 State IN , 2026, 5-5 G, Northeastern H.S.
– 13.6p, 2.6r, 2.2a, 3.0s
Lexi Primus Lexi Primus 5'8" | SG North Knox | 2026 State IN , 2026, 5-8 G, North Knox H.S.
– 7.9p, 1.9r, 1.4a, 1.3s
Addison Smith Addison Smith 5'7" | CG Our Lady of Providence | 2026 IN , 2026, 5-6 G, Our Lady of Providence H.S.
– 15.8p, 2.3r, 2.0a, 3.6s

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Preseason Honorable Mention
Kylie Attinger, 2024, Pioneer H.S.
Brooklyn Bailey Brooklyn Bailey 5'11" | C Triton Central | 2024 IN , 2024, Triton Central H.S.
Reaghan Benjamin Reaghan Benjamin 6'0" | C Parke Heritage | 2024 IN , 2024, Parke Heritage H.S., committed to Oakland City University
Jillian Bond, 2024, Mitchell H.S.
Brooklyn Borges, 2024, Pioneer H.S.
Evelyn Briones, 2024, Greencastle H.S.
Annika Davis Annika Davis 5'8" | CG Bishop Luers | 2024 State IN , 2024, Bishop Luers H.S.
Ashley Fulton, 2024, Southwestern H.S. (Hanover)
Haley Gibson, 2024, Bluffton H.S.
Lilly Harris, 2024, Park Tudor H.S.
Carley Higgins, 2024, Paoli H.S.
Courtney Higgins, 2024, Switzerland County H.S.
Olivia Howell Olivia Howell 5'7" | SF Eastbrook | 2024 IN , 2024, Eastbrook H.S.
Sydney Jerrells Sydney Jerrells 5'7" | CG Linton-Stockton | 2024 IN , 2024, Linton-Stockton H.S., committed to Morton College
Laney Johnson, 2024, Carroll H.S. (Flora)
Kloe Krieg, 2024, Whitko H.S.
Ella Kunz Ella Kunz 5'11" | C North Decatur | 2024 IN , 2024, North Decatur H.S.
Gracie Lauer, 2024, Manchester H.S.
Sadie Marks Sadie Marks 5'9" | PF South Central (Union Mills) | 2024 IN , 2024, South Central H.S. (Union Mills)
Delorean Mason, 2024, Southmont H.S.
Maddy Moore, 2024, Madison-Grant H.S.
Savanna Morris, 2024, Blackford H.S.
Sydnee Morris, 2024, Blackford H.S.
Makenzie O’Neal, 2024, Eastern Hancock H.S.
Reese Obendorf, 2024, South Ripley H.S.
Brynlee Perkins, 2024, North Daviess H.S.
Lacey Pickering, 2024, Delphi Community H.S.
Audri Prater, 2024, Eastbrook H.S.
Macy Pries Macy Pries 5'8" | SF South Adams | 2024 IN , 2024, South Adams H.S., committed to Lake Land (softball)
Alyssa Quinones, 2024, Whiting H.S.
Kaitlin Riley, 2024, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.
Makalee Rivera, 2024, Milan H.S.
Makenna Schleman Makenna Schleman 6'1" | C North Newton | 2024 IN , 2024, North Newton H.S.
Molly Schulte Molly Schulte 5'7" | PG South Spencer | 2024 IN , 2024, South Spencer H.S.
Athena Schwartz, 2024, Adams Central H.S.
Addie Shank Addie Shank 6'0" | PF Bishop Luers | 2024 State IN , 2024, Bishop Luers H.S., committed to Huntington University
Hope Welsh, 2024, South Central H.S. (Union Mills)
Ruby White Ruby White 6'1" | C Eastern Hancock | 2024 IN , 2024, Eastern Hancock H.S.
Kayla Wilkerson Kayla Wilkerson 5'8" | SF Lake Station Edison | 2024 IN , 2024, Lake Station Edison H.S.
Kierra Wilson, 2024, Wabash H.S.

Lindsay Arcella Lindsay Arcella 5'9" | SF Andrean | 2025 State IN , 2025, Andrean H.S.
Brynna Collins Brynna Collins 5'7" | SF North Knox | 2025 IN , 2025, North Knox H.S.
Sydni Crain, 2025, Covington H.S.
Kelsey Haley, 2025, North Decatur H.S.
Lily Harpe, 2025, Alexandria-Monroe H.S.
Braisha Harrison, 2025, Whitko H.S.
Kelsey Hawkins, 2025, Austin H.S.
Alyssa Heath Alyssa Heath 5'11" | PF North Posey | 2025 IN , 2025, North Posey H.S.
Kaitlynn Honeycutt, 2025, Wabash H.S.
Sydnee Kessler, 2025, Eastside H.S.
Haylee Mathas, 2025, Riverton Parke H.S.
Katie McCashland, 2025, Union County H.S.
Ava Mikesell Ava Mikesell 5'4" | PG Northeastern | 2025 IN , 2025, Northeastern H.S.
Claudia Oliver, 2025, Southwestern H.S. (Hanover)
Addy Parr, 2025, Fremont H.S.
Sydney Patterson Sydney Patterson 5'7" | CG Monroe Central | 2025 IN , 2025, Monroe Central H.S.
Adriyanna Phillips, 2025, Whitko H.S.
Chlara Pistelli, 2025, South Putnam H.S.
Raegan Ramsay, 2025, Parke Heritage H.S.
Avery Reichart, 2025, Covenant Christian H.S.
Abbie Ritzema, 2025, Illiana Christian H.S.
Jenna Roth, 2025, Delphi Community H.S.
Maryn Schreiber, 2025, Bluffton H.S.
Taylor Seay Taylor Seay 5'8" | SF University | 2025 State IN , 2025, University H.S.
Bri Stow, 2025, Switzerland County H.S.
Brooklyn Sturgeon Brooklyn Sturgeon 5'3" | CG North Knox | 2025 IN , 2025, North Knox H.S.
Maddyson Sturgeon, 2025, Crawford County H.S.
Abbey Swan, 2025, Clinton Prairie H.S.
Bridget Timbrook Bridget Timbrook 5'3" | PG CHS | 2025 IN , 2025, Churubusco H.S.
Cecilia Timme Cecilia Timme 5'6" | CG Sheridan | 2025 IN , 2025, Sheridan H.S.
Paige Traxler Paige Traxler 5'5" | PG Eastside | 2025 IN , 2025, Eastside H.S.
Victoria Velez Victoria Velez 5'7" | SG Whiting | 2025 IN , 2025, Whiting H.S.
Maddie Walton Maddie Walton 6'0" | C Andrean | 2025 IN , 2025, Andrean H.S.
Rylea Wetz Rylea Wetz 5'10" | PF Seeger | 2025 IN , 2025, Seeger H.S.
Jacie Wilson, 2025, Sullivan H.S.
Delaney Zorman Delaney Zorman 5'8" | CG North Daviess Jr/Sr | 2025 IN , 2025, North Daviess H.S.

Reese Ford, 2026, Tell City H.S.
Aftin Griffin, 2026, Lewis Cass H.S.
Avari Kelley Avari Kelley 5'5" | PG Sullivan | 2026 IN , 2026, Sullivan H.S.
D’Aaliyah Kemp D’Aaliyah Kemp 6'2" | PF Park Tudor | 2026 State IN , 2026, Park Tudor H.S.
Kandace Kroft Kandace Kroft 5'6" | SG Winamac | 2026 IN , 2026, Winamac Community H.S.
Mallory Luigs, 2026, North Posey H.S.
MyKayla Mast, 2026, Westview H.S.
Laney Musall, 2026, North Miami H.S.
Gabbi Patrick, 2026, Shenandoah H.S.
Avery Smith, 2026, Our Lady of Providence H.S.
Reese Stonebraker, 2026, Whitko H.S.
Grace Swank, 2026, Central Noble H.S.
Jazalyn Ward, 2026, North Posey H.S.
Miley Wareing Miley Wareing 6'1" | C Bishop Luers | 2026 IN , 2026, Bishop Luers H.S.

Lilly Drew Lilly Drew 6'0" | SF Knightstown | 2027 IN , 2027, Knightstown H.S.
Layla Gomez, 2027, Southmont H.S.
Avery Hill Avery Hill 6'1" | PF Forest Park | 2027 IN , 2027, Forest Park H.S.
Kendal Hill Kendal Hill 5'7" | CG South Knox | 2027 IN , 2027, South Knox H.S.
Jayda Kempf, 2027, Our Lady of Providence H.S.
McKenzie Koch McKenzie Koch 5'8" | PG Eastern Hancock | 2027 IN , 2027, Eastern Hancock H.S.
Claire Samples, 2027, South Ripley H.S.
Grace Scharlach Grace Scharlach 5'5" | CG Fremont | 2027 IN , 2027, Fremont H.S.
Ollie Toothman, 2027, Tell City H.S.