Sectional Preview: Class 1A North
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The regular season has concluded, and the state tournament begins soon. While brief, below is a look at the eight Sectionals in Class 1A in the Northern half of the state. All statistics provided here have been pulled from each school’s MaxPreps page, so if your stats are not represented here, your team’s MaxPreps page has not been updated by your coach/school.
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Sectional #49 – Morgan Township
Favorite: Tri-Township
Contender: Morgan Township
Sleeper: Washington Township
Longshots: Demotte Christian, Kouts
Preview: Tri-Township (21-1) has been outstanding this year, with their only loss coming in early January to Washington Township…a loss they avenged later in the Porter County Conference tournament. Junior Jayde Pryor, plus Seniors Addie Gorski and Miranda Wozniak Miranda Wozniak 5'7" | CG Tri-Township | 2024 IN are a very nice trio at the Class 1A level. Morgan Township (14-7) is another program who is typically on the winning side of .500. Senior Peyton Honchar Peyton Honchar 5'11" | PF Morgan Township | 2024 IN (12.8p, 6.9r, 2.2s), plus Junior twins Madi Lemmons (9.9p, 6.2r, 2.8a) and Josie Lemmons (9.7p, 2.3r), help the Cherokees compete with schools of all classifications. Honchar has the size to play inside and the skill to play out. Washington Township (11-11) has a tremendous Junior backcourt as well. Gracie Little Gracie Little 5'7" | CG Washington Township | 2025 State IN (13.7p, 3.0r, 2.9a, 3.3s), Clair Klinger Clair Klinger 5'5" | CG Washington Township | 2025 IN (11.5p, 5.5r, 4.0a, 3.0s), and Jaycee Jackson (9.0p, 3.1r) can all make shots, run the offense, and control tempo…fast or slow.
Our Pick: Tri-Township
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Sectional #50 – Culver Community
Heavy Favorite: Marquette Catholic
Sleepers: Triton, Argos
Longshots: Westville, Oregon-Davis, Culver Community, South Bend Trinity
Preview: Marquette Catholic and Triton are undefeated against Sectional #50 competition, but they haven’t played each other. Argos has only lost once to a Sectional opponent…Triton. This one will likely come down to those three teams in the end. Marquette is loaded with talent and size, and the Blazers don’t have a Senior in the rotation. Sophomore Laniah Davis Laniah Davis 5'8" | SG Marquette Catholic | 2026 State IN (18.7p, 5.6r, 2.9a, 3.0s) is a strong and talented scorer who can get to the rim in a hurry. Freshman Marissa Pleasant Marissa Pleasant 5'5" | CG Marquette Catholic | 2027 IN (10.7p, 2.8r) is all motor and toughness, and she gets better each week. Natalie Robinson Natalie Robinson 6'0" | PF Marquette Catholic | 2025 State IN (7.2p, 6.0r, 2.5s), Livia Balling (6.7p, 5.9r, 2.1s), and Jiselle Chabes Jiselle Chabes 5'6" | CG Marquette Catholic | 2025 IN (4.5p, 2.5r, 2.7a) are all Juniors who round out the starting lineup for Marquette. Triton has a solid starting lineup and good size upfront. Senior Addyson Viers Addyson Viers 6'1" | C Triton | 2024 IN (17.4p, 8.9r, 2.9b) leads the Trojans for a final run at a Sectional title. Fellow Senior Jocelynn Faulkner (6.7p, 4.4r, 2.6s) brings experience and a defensive presence to the backcourt. Triton will also utilize good defense to slow most opponents. Argos isn’t very deep, but they do have the state’s leading scorer, and if she can get going early, she’ll help keep them in most games. Senior Samantha Redinger Samantha Redinger 5'7" | SF Argos | 2024 State IN (30.4p, 5.4r, 2.5a, 3.8s) has scored 55 points, 50 points, 47 points, 42 points, and in the 30s eight times!!
Our Pick: Marquette Catholic
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Sectional #51 – Lakewood Park Christian
Favorite: Blackhawk Christian
Contenders: Bethany Christian, Lakewood Park Christian
Longshots: Elkhart Christian, Hamilton Community
Preview: The top three teams in Sectional #51 are all competitive, and I wouldn’t be surprised if any of the three make it as far as the Semi-State this season. Blackhawk Christian boasts size in 6-2 Senior post Allie Boyer Allie Boyer 6'2" | C Blackhawk Christian | 2024 IN , and she can take over games at times. She gets help on the perimeter from Senior Emma Kline and Junior Avery Elsworth. Bethany Christian was a State Finalist in 2023, and they look to return. With the duo of Zoe Willems Zoe Willems 5'7" | SG Bethany Christian | 2024 State IN (20.0p, 9.4r, 4.4a, 4.8s) and Mariah Stoltzfus Mariah Stoltzfus 5'2" | PG Bethany Christian | 2024 State IN (10.5p, 4.0r, 4.3a, 4.0s in 11 game), both Seniors, they can beat anyone. However, Stoltzfus hasn’t played since December 30th, so it makes the likelihood of that much tougher. Lakewood Park also has a talented duo who play with skill and versatility. Junior Ava McGrade Ava McGrade 5'7" | SG Lakewood Park Christian | 2025 IN (20.3p, 3.8r, 2.6a, 2.7s) has shot the ball extremely well this season, while Senior Jade Carnahan Jade Carnahan 5'8" | SF Lakewood Park Christian | 2024 IN (12.2p, 8.9r, 5.3a, 2.8s) can handle the ball and run offense but also has the size to defend multiple positions.
Our Pick: Blackhawk Christian
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Sectional #52 – South Newton
Favorite: Tri-County
Contender: Caston
Sleeper: West Central
Longshots: North White, Frontier, South Newton
Preview: Tri-County (15-6) knocked off Caston (18-3) earlier in January, and the Cavaliers look to take home the Sectional #52 crown. Tri-County is set up for a couple of seasons, and Juniors Sara Zarse Sara Zarse 5'8" | SF Tri-County | 2025 IN (11.5p, 6.5r, 3.4a, 3.2s) and Hannah Arvin (9.9p, 7.2r, 2.0a, 3.3s) lead the way for the Cavaliers. Senior Allista Taulman (7.4p, 2.6a) and Sophomore Grace Luck (7.0p) add a couple more scoring threats. Caston is Senior-laden, deep, and none is more important than Isabel Scales Isabel Scales 5'8" | SF Caston | 2024 State IN (16.3p, 8.7r, 3.7a, 4.3s). Classmate Addison Zimpleman Addison Zimpleman 5'7" | SG Caston | 2024 IN (13.8p, 5.6r, 2.9s) has really stepped it up this season as well, and Freshman Madisyn Douglass Madisyn Douglass 5'5" | CG Caston | 2027 IN (9.5p, 2.3r, 2.8a, 4.0s) has been a nice addition to the lineup and given them another ball-handler who can score it. They should eventually have a battle ahead of them with Tri-County. If anyone else can compete in Sectional #52, West Central (13-8) might be that team. Senior Annika Smith (14.7p, 8.3r, 2.7s) and Junior Kailee Bishop (8.6p, 5.0r, 2.4s) give the Trojans a fighting chance most nights.
Our Pick: Caston
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Sectional #53 – Northfield
Favorite: Northfield
Sleeper: Southwood
Longshot: Southern Wells, Lakeland Christian
Preview: In this four-team Sectional, Northfield (10-12) is the only one with double-digit wins, plus they are 4-0 against the field, with two wins over Southwood. Seniors Hannah Holmes Hannah Holmes 5'10" | PF Northfield | 2024 IN (13.9p, 11.0r) and Eden Hoover (8.1p, 4.6r), plus Junior Elli Baker (12.7p, 5.6r) form a nice trio of athletic wings/forwards with a little size as well. They shouldn’t have any issues with Sectional #53 opponents, but later rounds will take some great efforts. Southwood has some potential, but they are just young right now. Freshman Lola Winer (6.8p, 2.9r) leads the way for the youthful Knights.
Our Pick: Northfield
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Sectional #54 – Attica
Heavy Favorite: Clinton Central
Sleeper: Fountain Central, Faith Christian
Longshots: Rossville, North Vermillion, Attica
Preview: Clinton Central (21-1) looks to finish the season with a deep state tournament run. They have a nice trio of players who can help with that. Senior Sara Parkison Sara Parkison 5'10" | PF Clinton Central | 2024 State IN (18.0p, 6.3r, 2.1a, 2.1s) is a physical presence around the basket and plays with an outstanding motor. Fellow Senior Erika Robbins (11.4p, 2.6r, 2.1a) is another hard-working player who does a little of everything skillfully around the perimeter. But it’s Sophomore point guard Carly Davison Carly Davison 5'5" | PG Clinton Central | 2026 IN (13.1p, 5.1r, 8.5a, 2.8s) who makes this thing go. She is crafty, tough-nosed, and very skilled/aware. They are a heavy favorite, but Fountain Central (18-4) and Faith Christian (12-11) might each be able to muster up some sort of counteroffensive. Fountain Central Freshman Henley Good Henley Good 5'6" | SG Fountain Central | 2027 IN (11.0p, 2.7r, 2.1s) and Junior Hannah Prickett (9.5p, 3.0r, 2.0s) give the Mustangs a chance, but they are young and might be a year away. Faith Christian is another young group, but Division-I Sophomore prospect Maya Layton Maya Layton 5'8" | PG Faith Christian | 2026 State IN (24.8p, 5.3r, 3.2a, 4.5s) is explosive enough to take over a game and carry the Eagles. The next couple of years should be huge for them.
Our Pick: Clinton Central
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Sectional #55 – Anderson Prep
Favorite: Tri-Central
Contender: Daleville
Longshots: Anderson Prep, Cowan
Preview: Tri-Central (8-13) plays a tougher schedule but doesn’t play any of the other three teams, so it’s hard to tell who the true favorite is. However, over the years they have been the strongest group from year to year. Senior Autumn Hart (12.3p, 6.7r, 2.5a, 2.3s) and Junior Layla Keith (8.6p, 3.0r) should help the Trojans to a Sectional title. Daleville (7-13) looks to have the best chance to get in their way, but they are a somewhat young crew who might need another year of experience. Sophomore Addisyn Gothrup (13.2p, 2.2r) and Senior Isabelle Williams (12.6p, 6.0r, 2.2s) give them a pair of double-figure scorers, though most of the rest of the roster are Freshmen and Sophomores…good ones, just young.
Our Pick: Tri-Central
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Sectional #56 – Union City
Favorite: Tri
Contenders: Union City, Randolph Southern
Sleeper: Blue River Valley
Longshots: Union (Modoc), Cambridge City Lincoln
Preview: Tri (20-3) has been quite the power in Class 1A for a little while, and this year is no different. They tend to have more size, talent, and depth than most of their opponents. Junior Kenley Cornelius Kenley Cornelius 5'9" | SG Tri | 2025 IN (13.2p, 6.0r, 2.1a, 2.6s), Senior Rylee Boyd (11.3p, 3.5r, 3.1a, 2.9s), and Sophomore Jillian Chew (11.0p, 3.5r, 2.8a, 3.6s) are an outstanding trio around the perimeter and have a little size to them as well. Senior Nakaya Cridge (7.5p, 8.2r, 3.0b) gives them a presence in the paint. Union City had a gem fall in their lap by way of foreign exchange student Luane Schoonbroodt (17.0p, 10.1r, 3.1a, 4.7s). The 5-10 Senior does a little of everything for the Indians. Senior Camryn Fischer (10.0p, 5.5r) and Junior Oaklee Reichard Oaklee Reichard 5'5" | CG Union City | 2025 IN (8.5p, 4.2r, 2.0a in 6 games) give them added weapons to match up with Tri. Reichard recently returned from injury. Randolph Southern has double-digit scorers in Sophomore Haileigh Allen Haileigh Allen 6'0" | PF Randolph Southern | 2026 IN (15.6p, 6.8r) and Senior Bree Smith (11.9p, 3.3r, 2.5a, 2.4s), while Blue River turns to Junior Charlee Gibson (14.2p, 5.6r, 2.4s) and Senior Maciah Driskill (9.3p, 10.2r, 2.1s) for experience and production.
Our Pick: Tri