Regional Preview: Class 2A
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Sectional week has concluded, and now it’s on to the Regional round. This is the second consecutive year where there is a single Regional game for each team, with next week’s Semi-State requiring two wins in a day to make it to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. While brief, below is a look at the eight Regional games in Class 2A throughout 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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Winamac Regional
Matchup: Andrean (12-14) vs. LaVille (12-11), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Missing some key graduates, Andrean was just 6-13 during the 2023 portion of this season. They are 6-1 now on this side of New Year’s Day. The Junior duo of 6-0 post Maddie Walton Maddie Walton 6'0" | C Andrean | 2025 IN (11.4p, 6.7r, 1.0s) and 5-9 wing Lindsay Arcella Lindsay Arcella 5'9" | SF Andrean | 2025 State IN (10.9p, 4.6r, 1.9a, 2.3s) have both been on Varsity since their Freshman year, with Arcella always being in the starting lineup. Senior Liv Delevic (2.9p, 2.8r, 1.5s) is also a multiyear starter for the 59ers. But I would say it’s Andrean’s half-court team defense that stands out, as they are always one of the best in the state. This year they are allowing just 38.9 points per game against one of the best schedules in all of Class 2A, but just 30.4 points per game in that 6-1 stretch of 2024, which included three Class 4A opponents. LaVille took advantage of their draw and the fact South Central (Union Mills) was upset on the other side of the bracket. They, too, play at a slower tempo and use defense (36.9 ppg allowed) as their key to success. They have just one double-digit scorer, and that is 5-8 Junior wing Brooke Edison (10.5p, 7.9r, 1.9a, 4.7s) for the Lancers. The return of Junior Jasmine Foster (6.8p, 4.8r, 1.4s) certainly helps, plus they have seven players averaging 3.1 points per game or more. This could be a grind to watch, but it should be close and competitive throughout. Our Pick: Andrean, 36-27.
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Bellmont Regional
Matchup: Lewis Cass (21-3) vs. Fremont (16-8), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Lewis Cass uses a combination of size, depth, and great team defense to suffocate opponents. They have flown under the radar much of the year, with their three losses coming to Class 3A Rochester, plus highly ranked small schools in Class 2A Carroll (Flora) and Class 1A Caston. The Kings have a pair of Sophomores in Aftin Griffin (12.3p, 1.6r, 1.0a, 2.9s) and Anna Hedrick (6.5p, 2.7r, 2.3a, 2.0s), who pair with Seniors Kinsey Mennen Kinsey Mennen 6'0" | C Lewis Cass | 2024 IN (8.6p, 7.7r, 2.3a, 1.5s, 1.7b) and Heta Kosunen (6.7p, 6.9r, 1.8a, 2.6s) to form the core group of their 9-player rotation. Fremont plays with a youthful exuberance, as they have a number of Freshmen and Sophomores spread throughout their roster. Junior Addy Parr was the standout in 2022-2023, but this season it’s more of a balanced effort, as she teams up with talented Freshmen Grace Scharlach Grace Scharlach 5'5" | CG Fremont | 2027 IN and Mya Turner Mya Turner 5'7" | SG Fremont | 2027 IN in the Eagle backcourt. The Eagles have plenty of talent to beat most teams in Class 2A, but will they have the experience and patience necessary to play in the biggest of moments? Our Pick: Lewis Cass, 39-35.
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Wes-Del Regional
Matchup: Lafayette Central Catholic (15-11) vs. Bishop Luers (16-6), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: These two foes play the top two schedules in all of Class 2A…and they are better schedules than half of the Class 4A teams play. Lafayette Central Catholic truly is the “don’t judge a book by its cover” entry each year. They often enter tourney play around the .500 mark and win game after game. This season, they have won 10 of their last 12 games after starting out 5-9. Luers has won 9 of their last 11, including a victory over Class 4A #2 Columbia City. With both of these teams riding hot streaks and feeling great about where they are sitting, this should be a big-time Catholic School battle. The trio of Juniors Carley Barrett Carley Barrett 5'9" | SG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 State IN , Maddy Bruce Maddy Bruce 5'7" | CG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 State IN , and Grace Bordenet Grace Bordenet 5'6" | CG Lafayette Central Catholic | 2025 IN , plus Senior Caitlin Riley, form a skillful backcourt with speed, quickness, and length, plus defensive pressuring ability. Size is really their only downfall, but if they can get Luers playing fast, it won’t matter. The Knights of Luers are a bit more conventional with 6-0 Senior Addie Shank Addie Shank 6'0" | PF Bishop Luers | 2024 State IN (13.8p, 7.6r, 1.7a, 1.7s) and 6-1 Sophomore Miley Wareing Miley Wareing 6'1" | C Bishop Luers | 2026 IN (11.0p, 9.5r, 2.0a, 1.7s, 1.9b) creating quite the presence inside. Senior Annika Davis Annika Davis 5'8" | PG Bishop Luers | 2024 State IN (10.0p, 2.4r, 2.3a, 2.4s) is the point guard, while Junior Reese Rhodehamel Reese Rhodehamel 5'9" | PF Bishop Luers | 2025 IN (7.2p, 3.7r, 1.4s) has helped the Knights quite a bit as well this season. Our Pick: Bishop Luers, 50-47 in overtime.
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Lapel Regional
Matchup: Eastbrook (23-2) vs. Lapel (22-4), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Lapel was the Class 2A State Runner-Up a season ago, but five of their seven state tournament games came down to a possession or two. Such was the case, as they narrowly defeated Eastbrook, 39-37. The Panthers of Eastbrook are out for revenge, and they just might have the ingredients to make that happen. They have a strong Senior class, led by Sophia Morrison Sophia Morrison 5'6" | CG Eastbrook | 2024 State IN (19.5p, 1.5r, 3.4a, 3.4s), Olivia Howell Olivia Howell 5'7" | SF Eastbrook | 2024 IN (13.4p, 5.1r, 2.6a, 3.5s), Audri Prater Audri Prater 5'5" | CG Eastbrook | 2024 IN (8.6p, 3.7r, 2.0a, 3.1s), and Kortney Goff (7.4p, 1.2r, 2.1a, 1.5s). Junior Mia Bustos (7.9p, 6.1r, 1.1s) gives them a nice presence inside as well. As for the Bulldogs, they still return a good portion of their lineup from last season, led by Sophomore Laniah Wills Laniah Wills 6'0" | SF Lapel | 2026 State IN (19.0p, 12.8r, 1.8a, 2.3s). She is as dominant around the basket as any player in the state. Seniors Madelyn Poynter Madelyn Poynter 5'10" | SF Lapel | 2024 State IN (15.8p, 3.0r, 3.2a, 1.4s) and Annalee Stow (6.7p, 4.6r, 2.1a, 1.6s) add nice experience. I’m taking Eastbrook…barely. When it comes to postseason play, I like to lean toward the better guards, and the Panthers’ perimeter play stands out this year. Our Pick: Eastbrook, 41-39.
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Southmont Regional
Matchup: Eastern Hancock (23-1) vs. Parke Heritage (23-3), 7:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Eastern Hancock made it to the Semi-State a season ago, and they returned everyone this year except their point guard. In walked Freshman McKenzie Koch McKenzie Koch 5'9" | PG Eastern Hancock | 2027 State IN (19.0p, 4.3r, 2.9a, 3.0s), and not only did they not miss a beat, but they have gotten even better. Koch is the playmaker/creator that brings everyone together, but she can also shoot/score it herself at a high level. A strong Senior group that includes Sammie Bolding (13.7p, 2.6r, 2.0a, 2.3s), Ruby White Ruby White 6'1" | C Eastern Hancock | 2024 IN (10.9p, 5.7r, 1.5a, 1.0s, 1.9b), Brooklyn Willis (5.8p, 4.7r, 3.0a, 1.7s), Makenzie O’Neal (4.8p, 5.0r, 2.5a, 1.6s), and Sydney Springman (3.9p, 2.0r, 1.5a, 1.5s) should allow the Royals to make a deep run this year once again. Parke Heritage is no slouch, though, and Junior guard Emma Simpson Emma Simpson 5'7" | PG Parke Heritage | 2025 State IN (19.8p, 10.9r, 4.9a, 4.5s, 1.1b) gives them a great chance against any opponent. Fellow Juniors Addilee Jenkins Addilee Jenkins 5'9" | SG Parke Heritage | 2025 IN (7.9p, 3.9r, 2.5a, 2.3s), Catherine O’Brien (6.9p, 2.7r, 1.7a, 2.1s), and Addison Jenkins Addison Jenkins 5'7" | SG Parke Heritage | 2025 IN (5.9p, 3.6r, 1.3a, 1.8s) give the Wolves a strong support system around Simpson, though Junior Raegan Ramsay (9.8p, 4.7r, 1.5a, 3.0s in 13 games) has missed the second half of the season injured. Our Pick: Eastern Hancock, 52-43.
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Southwestern Regional
Matchup: Sheridan (19-5) vs. Northeastern (19-6), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: This is quite an intriguing matchup. Sheridan has a really nice collection of wings and forwards, while Northeastern thrives on excellent guard play and a strong post presence. Both teams will have a difficult time matching up with the other, so it will come down to who can play their own style the best. Sheridan gets major contributions from Junior Kenzie Garner Kenzie Garner 6'0" | SF Sheridan | 2025 State IN (20.2p, 10.0r, 5.1a, 4.1s 2.0b), who is the unquestioned leader. But fellow Juniors Cecilia Timme Cecilia Timme 5'9" | SF Sheridan | 2025 IN (9.8p, 4.8r, 3.8a, 3.4s), Nova Cross (6.5p, 2.4r, 2.0a, 1.3s), and Shelby Eaton Shelby Eaton 5'9" | SF Sheridan | 2025 IN (6.1p, 2.9r, 1.5s) are all capable playmakers who offer both offense and defense for the Blackhawks. The focus of Northeastern starts inside with 6-3 Senior post Addisen Mastriano Addisen Mastriano 6'3" | C Northeastern | 2024 State IN (13.0p, 8.5r, 3.0a, 1.7s, 2.5b) controlling the paint for the Knights. But make no mistake about it, Sophomore Adysson Kircher Adysson Kircher 5'5" | CG Northeastern | 2026 State IN (15.9p, 3.6r, 2.0a, 3.8s) and Junior Ava Mikesell Ava Mikesell 5'4" | PG Northeastern | 2025 State IN (10.7p, 2.7r, 4.5a, 4.2s) are dynamic around the perimeter. Having Senior Juztice Slick Juztice Slick 5'9" | SF Northeastern | 2024 IN (2.9p, 2.9r, 1.4s) return for the second half of the year offered at least an emotional boost to the Knights as well. Our Pick: Northeastern, 44-41.
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Charlestown Regional
Matchup: South Spencer (14-11) vs. Brownstown Central (17-9), 1:00 p.m. ET
Preview: After South Spencer began their season 2-5, I’m not sure they thought they’d find themselves in this position. But I guess that’s why you play all the games. They have a strong backcourt that is both experienced and youthful, with Senior Molly Schulte Molly Schulte 5'7" | PG South Spencer | 2024 IN (16.4p, 4.3r, 5.9a, 3.0s) playing the role of scorer and facilitator, while Freshman Alexis Harris (10.6p, 2.4r, 3.0a, 1.3s) has impressively done the same as a rookie. Junior Kendalyn Shourds (8.3p, 6.3r, 1.3a) and Senior Sally Shelton (7.5p, 6.3r, 1.8a, 1.0s) provide rebounding an interior defense. As for Brownstown Central, they aren’t too unfamiliar with deep runs in the state tournament, but they’ll do this with a balanced effort. Junior Jenna Klosterman is likely their go-to player, if they even have one, because the Braves can play deep into their bench with a lot of contributions. Our Pick: Brownstown Central, 43-38.
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West Washington Regional
Matchup: Linton-Stockton (19-6) vs. North Decatur (18-6), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Linton-Stockton has already defeated one giant in Class 2A #1 North Knox. Now, they have their sights set on making a deep playoff push. Senior guards Bradie Chambers Bradie Chambers 5'8" | SG Linton-Stockton | 2024 State IN and Sydney Jerrells Sydney Jerrells 5'7" | CG Linton-Stockton | 2024 IN bring a great deal of experience to the floor, plus they are tough-nosed, hard-working, skilled, and intelligent ballplayers. The Miners have some size and athleticism as well, and they will be a tough “out”, especially with their switching defenses. North Decatur looks first to Junior wing Madi Allen Madi Allen 5'9" | SG North Decatur | 2025 State IN (14.0p, 7.1r, 2.4a, 2.1s), who can play multiple positions, score, distribute, and defend. Senior post Ella Kunz Ella Kunz 6'0" | C North Decatur | 2024 IN (14.0p, 7.7r, 1.1a, 2.0s) is just as effective and versatile on the interior. Juniors Sydney Rohls (5.0p, 4.2r) and Clare Kinker (4.8p, 4.3r, 1.7a, 1.9s) give the Chargers two more players who can score it around the paint and defend all areas of the floor. Our Pick: Linton-Stockton, 45-44.