Regional Preview: Class 3A
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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 3A 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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Jimtown Regional (2 games)
Game #1: Hanover Central (17-7) vs. Bremen (14-11), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Even though these teams don’t play each other in the regular season, this could shape up to be a tight game. Hanover Central has been gearing up for this chance, centered around a strong 2024 class of guards. The Wildcats have an experienced group, led by Emmi Doty (8.5p, 3.5r, 1.6a, 2.3s), Skylar Ferry Skylar Ferry 5'8" | SG Hanover Central | 2024 IN (6.7p, 2.5r, 2.9a, 3.2s), and Gabi Comia (6.9p, 4.6r, 1.9a, 3.5s). 6-0 Sophomore Sienna Stilley (8.5p, 4.2r, 1.4s) also had a nice season for Hanover Central and offers them size inside. Bremen plays a rather tough schedule, so their record is a bit deceiving. They won a competitive Sectional in which they avenged an early season loss to Tippecanoe Valley. Junior Kila Foster Kila Foster 5'6" | SG Bremen | 2025 State IN (17.8p, 3.8r, 1.4a, 2.3s), plus Sophomores Eliana Grubbs Eliana Grubbs 5'7" | CG Bremen | 2026 IN (11.2, 6.2r, 3.3a, 1.9s) and Emma Kincaid (10.3p, 4.4r, 2.1a, 1.6s), are all capable of stepping up for the Lions. Our Pick: Bremen, 45-42.
Game #2: New Prairie (20-5) vs. NorthWood (19-6), 7:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Despite being 45 minutes apart, these two schools haven’t played since 2013. New Prairie began this season 9-0 and 13-1. They run good offense and have a trio of Seniors who can score the ball from all three levels. NorthWood won the 3A State title in 2020, had a couple of tough seasons, but now they’re back in the running with a combination of size and solid guard play. For New Prairie, Seniors Jayden Flagg Jayden Flagg 5'6" | PG New Prairie | 2024 State IN (14.3p, 3.3r, 4.7a, 2.3s), Jolie Johns Jolie Johns 5'9" | SF New Prairie | 2024 IN (12.6p, 5.6r, 2.1a, 2.3s), and Morgan White Morgan White 5'9" | SF New Prairie | 2024 State IN (12.1p, 3.8r, 3.0a, 2.5s) are talented enough to carry the Cougars, but it would benefit them to have other contributors step up as well. NorthWood leans on Junior Claire Payne Claire Payne 6'1" | C NorthWood | 2025 State IN (10.0p, 10.8r, 1.6s, 1.3b) and Senior Joselyn Edwards (9.5p, 3.0r, 1.0a, 1.0s) to present a nice inside-out duo with experience. Junior Haylee Heflin (7.2p, 2.3r, 1.5a, 1.5s) is another option for the Black Swish. Our Pick: New Prairie, 45-42.
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Lapel Regional
Matchup: Hamilton Heights (23-2) vs. Woodlan (18-8), 1:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Hamilton Heights has put together one of their best seasons in program history, led by Seniors Camryn Runner Camryn Runner 5'9" | CG Hamilton Heights | 2024 State IN (27.2p, 5.7r, 2.7a, 4.1s) and Ella Hickok Ella Hickok 5'6" | PG Hamilton Heights | 2024 State IN (9.5p, 3.4r, 4.4a, 2.5s), plus Junior Katie Brown (9.0p, 2.0r, 2.3s), the Huskies are looking to make a deep run this postseason. Runner is an Indiana All-Star candidate and a tough matchup for any opponent. Woodlan has a nice frontline with length, skill, and talent. Senior Taylor Kneubuhler Taylor Kneubuhler 6'0" | PF Woodlan | 2024 State IN (14.0p, 6.6r, 2.0a, 1.2s), Sophomore Alyssa Anderson (11.8p, 10.6r, 1.2a, 1.2s, 1.1b), and Junior Brooke Kneubuhler Brooke Kneubuhler 5'8" | SF Woodlan | 2025 IN (9.9p, 3.5r, 4.0a, 2.2s) make up a majority of their scoring and rebounding. As long as Heights is completing the simple plays, they could run away with this one due to their superior perimeter play. Our Pick: Hamilton Heights, 57-38.
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Caston Regional
Matchup: Benton Central (25-3) vs. Norwell (20-4), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: These two teams met in the Class 3A Regional Final in both 2020 and 2021, splitting the pair of games. Both teams are Senior-laden, with some nice ballplayers in those groups to boot. Benton Central gets strong play from Senior post Sarah Gick Sarah Gick 6'1" | C Benton Central | 2024 State IN , plus Senior wings Sienna Foster Sienna Foster 5'9" | SF Benton Central | 2024 IN and Rachel Tolen Rachel Tolen 5'9" | SF Benton Central | 2024 IN have multiple years of experience and can knock down shots plus defend effectively. Senior Ellie Wetli and Junior Avery Hardebeck take on backcourt duties for the Bison, and they are capable of producing if left alone. Norwell looks to the combination of Seniors Kennedy Fuelling Kennedy Fuelling 5'7" | CG Norwell | 2024 State IN , Makenzie Fuess Makenzie Fuess 5'5" | PG Norwell | 2024 State IN , and Dekota Hubble Dekota Hubble 6'0" | C Norwell | 2024 IN , plus Sophomore Vanessa Rosswurm Vanessa Rosswurm 5'9" | SF Norwell | 2026 IN . Fuelling is an elite shooter/scorer, while Fuess is a high-motor, tough-nosed point guard for the Lady Knights. I would expect for these two teams to have quite the battle, and both are capable of playing well-beyond this weekend. Our Pick: Benton Central, 51-50 in overtime.
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Southmont Regional
Matchup: Danville (22-3) vs. Speedway (16-7), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: These teams met a little over a year ago, and Danville holds a 9-4 advantage in the last 20 years. The Warriors look to be a team to beat in all of Class 3A, so Speedway could have their hands full. Danville’s attack starts with Juniors Emma Ancelet Emma Ancelet 5'6" | PG Danville Community | 2025 State IN (14.8p, 6.1r, 6.5a, 3.2s) and Addison Davis Addison Davis 5'9" | PF Danville Community | 2025 IN (12.9p, 7.0r, 1.8a, 2.6s). They get support from Sophomore Maddy Wethington (9.9p, 1.8r, 1.8s). They can also go as far as ten deep and wear opponents out, if need be, but unfortunately 6-0 Senior Kooper Stone Kooper Stone 6'0" | PF Danville Community | 2024 State IN (8.0p, 3.8r, 2.5a, 1.9s in 8 games) was lost early in the season to an injury. The Sparkplugs lean on Seniors Alex DeLisle Alex DeLisle 6'0" | SF Speedway | 2024 IN (12.7p, 8.6r, 1.6a, 2.3s) and Daniella Galvez Daniella Galvez 5'9" | PF Speedway | 2024 IN (11.2p, 6.6r, 2.9a, 2.7s). 6-0 Junior Genesis Austin (6.0p, 4.4r, 1.0s) provides a post presence for Speedway as well. I would expect Danville to use transition and its perimeter players to create mismatches throughout the game. Our Pick: Danville, 53-29.
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Greencastle Regional
Matchup: Indian Creek (21-4) vs. Bishop Chatard (18-8), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Indian Creek and Chatard met in 2019, 2022, and 2023, with Chatard taking two of the three. Last season, however, was Indian Creek’s turn, winning 76-47. Indian Creek still has a mismatch nightmare in 6-4 Senior forward Faith Wiseman Faith Wiseman 6'4" | PF Indian Creek | 2024 State IN (18.2p, 11.9r, 4.6a, 1.9s, 3.7b). Her skill and athleticism at her size allow her to do things other girls just can’t. Add to Wiseman the backcourt duo of Senior Lauren Foster Lauren Foster 5'7" | SG Indian Creek | 2024 State IN (16.4p, 4.4r, 5.5a, 2.5s) and Junior Ayla Lollar Ayla Lollar 5'6" | CG Indian Creek | 2025 IN (11.3p, 1.6r, 2.9a, 2.6s), and that trio can be nearly unstoppable at times. Chatard does have talent, though it is somewhat young. 6-0 Junior post Anna Caskey Anna Caskey 6'0" | C Bishop Chatard | 2025 State IN (11.8p, 10.9r) is the leader of the pack at this point, and she has had some big games in big moments. 5-11 Sophomore Olivia Berzai Olivia Berzai 5'11" | SF Bishop Chatard | 2026 IN (11.8p, 6.0r, 2.6a, 2.3s) has been a star at times as well. Fellow Sophomores Alyx Kendall Alyx Kendall 6'1" | PF Bishop Chatard | 2026 IN (6.5p, 4.1r), and Betsy Tragesser Betsy Tragesser 5'8" | CG Bishop Chatard | 2026 IN (5.6p, 3.4r, 4.0a, 1.4s), plus Seniors Addison Duncan (6.8p, 2.0r, 1.6a, 1.8s) and Quinn Johnson (6.5p, 2.0r, 1.2a), have really clicked for the Trojans, who will attempt to use their depth to their advantage. I think Indian Creek still has the advantage; however, I don’t think it will be a 29-point difference like last season. Our Pick: Indian Creek, 52-44.
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Crawford County Regional
Matchup: Washington (22-4) vs. Gibson Southern (22-4), 1:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Washington and Gibson Southern continue to stack fantastic season on top of fantastic season in Southwest Indiana. They met just a few weeks ago with Gibson Southern winning, 62-42. Washington possesses really nice size and skill, but a lot of their talent lies in the Sophomore and Freshman classes, however Juniors Kenna Garland (9.2p, 1.3r, 1.3s), Olivia Gilley Olivia Gilley 6'0" | PF Washington | 2025 IN (6.6p, 4.8r, 1.2a), and Aubrey Frank Aubrey Frank 5'8" | CG Washington | 2025 IN (7.4p, 3.0r, 3.2a, 1.2s) are all capable contributors who can step up. 6-1 Sophomore Katie Reed Katie Reed 6'2" | PF Washington | 2026 State IN (13.2p, 6.3r, 1.3b) is the player to stop, though, plus Sophomore Shaylyn Hawk Shaylyn Hawk 5'7" | SG Washington | 2026 IN (8.2p, 3.7r, 1.3a, 1.6s) is a dangerous perimeter threat for the Hatchets. Gibson Southern counters with plenty of talent of their own, and a strong backcourt in Junior Gabby Spink Gabby Spink 5'9" | CG Gibson Southern | 2025 State IN (19.5p, 4.8r, 5.9a, 2.2s) and Senior Chloey Graham Chloey Graham 5'9" | SG Gibson Southern | 2024 State IN (17.2p, 3.7r, 1.8a, 2.3s). Both are capable of 30-point games. 6-1 Freshman Paige Schnaus Paige Schnaus 6'2" | C Gibson Southern | 2027 State IN (9.0p, 5.7r) has also put together a nice rookie campaign and gives them quite a presence in the paint, while Junior wing Nola Ravellette Nola Ravellette 5'9" | SF Gibson Southern | 2025 IN (6.1p, 4.2r, 1.1a, 1.0s) adds to the perimeter firepower. Our Pick: Gibson Southern, 56-47.
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Charlestown Regional
Matchup: Greensburg (21-4) vs. Scottsburg (21-4), 4:00 p.m. ET
Preview: Wow! This might end up being the most entertaining game of the day anywhere in the state. Both of these ‘burgs can score the ball in different ways, both are hard to guard, but both are also well-coached and capable of defending at a high level. Greensburg is looking like it is full-strength with the return of Junior guard Mylie Wilkison Mylie Wilkison 5'7" | CG Greensburg | 2025 State IN (15.0p, 4.8r, 1.6a, 2.7s in 13 games)…she missed the middle portion of the season. 6-1 Junior Leah West Leah West 6'1" | PF Greensburg | 2025 State IN (17.7p, 6.8r, 1.5a) is their go-to player, while 6-1 Senior Carlee Adams Carlee Adams 6'1" | C Greensburg | 2024 IN (7.4p, 3.0r, 1.3a) combines with West to provide a real presence and a problem inside for the Pirates. Sophomore Alyson Powers Alyson Powers 5'9" | SG Greensburg | 2026 State IN (12.1p, 3.6r, 4.0a, 1.7s), Freshman Claire Larrison Claire Larrison 5'10" | SF Greensburg | 2027 State IN (9.5p, 6.9r, 3.0a, 2.3s), and Sophomore Mary Harmon Mary Harmon 5'8" | PG Greensburg | 2026 State IN (5.4p, 4.3r, 2.9a, 1.2s) form a strong backcourt with Wilkison at its leader. Scottsburg can absolutely counter with Junior guards Ellie Richardson Ellie Richardson 5'8" | CG Scottsburg | 2025 State IN and Lola Fouts Lola Fouts 5'5" | PG Scottsburg | 2025 IN , plus Senior guard Carrie Hiler Carrie Hiler 5'7" | SG Scottsburg | 2024 State IN . That trio absolutely fills it up from the outside, and with deep range at times. They can also all handle it and create offense for others. Junior Katrina Cooper Katrina Cooper 6'0" | PF Scottsburg | 2025 IN and Senior Taneisha Griffin rebound and defend inside the paint with athleticism and skill. Our Pick: Greensburg, 52-49.