Semi-State Preview: Class 1A
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Regional weekend has concluded, and now it’s on to the 2-game Semi-State round. This is the second consecutive year where there was a single Regional game for each team, with this coming weekend’s Semi-State requiring two wins in a day to make it to Gainbridge Fieldhouse for February 24th’s State Finals. While brief, below is a look at the two Class 1A Semi-State sites…one in the North and one in the South. All player statistics below 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. All team rankings below are provided by the updated Sagarin Ratings.
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Remaining Class 1A Teams | Record | Class Rk. | State Rk. | Schedule Strength |
Lanesville | 26-1 | 1 | 30 | 134 |
Clinton Central | 24-1 | 3 | 88 | 313 |
Wood Memorial | 16-10 | 6 | 108 | 164 |
Marquette Catholic | 22-4 | 7 | 116 | 314 |
Caston | 22-3 | 8 | 118 | 270 |
Jac-Cen-Del | 21-5 | 9 | 127 | 245 |
North Central (Farmersburg) | 18-10 | 17 | 159 | 277 |
Union City | 14-12 | 44 | 260 | 337 |
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Frankfort Semi-State
Game #1: Union City (14-12) vs. Clinton Central (24-1), 10:00 a.m. ET
Preview: Union City has put together a nice little postseason run, led by Belgian foreign exchange student Luane Schoonbroodt (17.2p, 9.7r, 2.9a, 4.5s), a 5-10 Senior forward. She has stepped in and played with great versatility and productivity. Senior Camryn Fischer (9.6p, 5.8r) has improved tremendously this season and gives them another interior presence, while Junior guard Oaklee Reichard Oaklee Reichard 5'5" | CG Union City | 2025 IN (9.0p, 5.2r, 2.2a, 1.9s in 9 games) returned quickly enough from a knee injury…in time for the end of the season and the postseason run. Unfortunately, they now have to take on 24-1 Clinton Central. The Bulldogs have it rolling, and it’s hard to imagine them falling apart in this game. Senior forward Sara Parkison Sara Parkison 5'10" | PF Clinton Central | 2024 State IN (17.8p, 6.6r, 2.2a, 2.2s) does a lot of everything for the Bulldogs, and she will be tough for Union City to defend inside. Fellow Senior Erika Robbins (11.3p, 2.6r, 2.0a, 1.5s) is another hard-working player who does a little of everything skillfully around the perimeter. Sophomore point guard Carly Davison Carly Davison 5'5" | PG Clinton Central | 2026 IN (12.4p, 4.8r, 8.2a, 2.6s) is a dynamic playmaker who doesn’t get rattled during clutch time. She can shoot/score or distribute. Sophomore Emily Long (5.6p, 4.0r, 1.3s) and Senior Kortney Surber (5.3p, 5.3r, 1.8a, 1.3s) round out the core of the Clinton Central rotation. Our Pick: Clinton Central, 57-41.
Game #2: Caston (22-3) vs. Marquette Catholic (22-4), 12:00 p.m. ET
Preview: This could and should be a colossal Class 1A matchup. On one hand, you have Caston…a Senior-led group with nice skill and experience. On the other hand, you have Marquette Catholic…a tall, athletic, talented group of non-Seniors, led by a backcourt of a Sophomore and Freshman. Caston is led by Seniors Isabel Scales Isabel Scales 5'8" | SF Caston | 2024 State IN (15.3p, 8.8r, 3.7a, 4.0s), Addison Zimpleman Addison Zimpleman 5'7" | SG Caston | 2024 IN (14.1p, 5.5r, 1.8a, 2.8s), and Macee Hinderlider (5.0p, 3.9r, 1.8a, 2.1s). Scales is a talented, versatile, tough-nosed wing who does a little of everything. Zimpleman is a nice all-around athlete and a Division-I softball recruit. Also consider Freshman guard Madisyn Douglass Madisyn Douglass 5'5" | CG Caston | 2027 IN (9.6p, 2.4r, 2.7a, 3.8s), who put together a standout rookie season for the Comets. For Marquette Catholic, Sophomore guard Laniah Davis Laniah Davis 5'8" | SG Marquette Catholic | 2026 State IN (19.3p, 6.0r, 2.9a, 3.3s) is a powerful, athletic, aggressive scorer who can get to the rim. Freshman guard Marissa Pleasant Marissa Pleasant 5'5" | CG Marquette Catholic | 2027 IN (10.4p, 2.8r, 1.7a, 1.8s) has been an outstanding sidekick to Davis, while Junior guard Jiselle Chabes Jiselle Chabes 5'6" | CG Marquette Catholic | 2025 IN (4.7p, 2.6r, 2.8a, 1.7s) is a very good shooter who can also run offense and find teammates. From there, 6-0 Juniors Natalie Robinson Natalie Robinson 6'0" | PF Marquette Catholic | 2025 State IN (7.5p, 6.0r, 1.6a, 2.8s) and Livia Balling (6.4p, 6.1r, 1.0a, 1.9s) bring length, athleticism, and rebounding to the frontcourt. Our Pick: Marquette Catholic, 45-38.
Game #3: Winner Game-1 vs. Winner Game-2, 7:30 p.m. ET
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New Albany Semi-State
Game #1: Jac-Cen-Del (21-5) vs. Lanesville (26-1), 10:00 a.m. ET
Preview: This matchup could be another back & forth game, as Jac-Cen-Del and Lanesville are both led by veteran rotations. Jac-Cen-Del fell to Lanesville, 45-21, in the Semi-State finale a year ago. Lanesville has since graduated a couple of key 2023s, but they remain strong. I would look for this to be a much more competitive game this time around. For JCD, Senior Julia Meyer Julia Meyer 5'10" | SF Jac-Cen-Del | 2024 State IN (14.5p, 8.2r, 2.3a, 1.5s) has really stepped up this year and can score, rebound, or run offense. Classmate Reagan Hughes Reagan Hughes 5'8" | SG Jac-Cen-Del | 2024 IN (11.9p, 2.8r, 1.5a, 2.0s) is a dangerous perimeter shooter. Kaylin Hinners (5.5p, 5.3r, 1.8a, 1.6s) is a third Senior who helps in the paint, while Junior Sophia Sullivan (6.2p, 3.0r, 1.2a, 2.5s) adds depth on the perimeter. That 2023 class for Lanesville has handed the torch down to their 2025 class, which looks to lead them back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Hadley Crosier Hadley Crosier 5'9" | CG Lanesville | 2025 State IN (15.2p, 4.9r, 4.1a, 4.1s) tops their list of Juniors, and she is a skillful, versatile combo guard. Post Shelby Allen Shelby Allen 6'3" | C Lanesville | 2025 IN (11.3p, 6.5r, 1.0a) and wing Hylton Brumley Hylton Brumley 5'8" | SF Lanesville | 2025 IN (8.9p, 3.0r, 2.2a, 1.8s) are two other key Juniors for the Eagles, while Ava Kerr (10.3p, 4.9r, 2.6a, 2.7s), Elle Schneider (5.7p, 2.4r, 1.5a, 1.0s), Jane Davis (5.7p, 2.3r, 1.5a, 1.9s), and Emma Davis (4.4p, 2.3r, 1.0a, 1.6s) make up a solid Senior group for Lanesville. Our Pick: Lanesville, 52-45.
Game #2: North Central-Farmersburg (18-10) vs. Wood Memorial (16-10), 12:00 p.m. ET
Preview: I’m not really sure what to think of this game. North Central likes to shoot the 3-pointer, they can play fast at times, and they have a nice mix of Seniors and Juniors on the perimeter. Wood Memorial has typically been a sum-of-their-parts type of team. They are led by a Senior and a Junior, but they also have a few youngsters filling key roles in their rotation. The Thunderbirds of North Central get a lot of production out of Juniors Jalyn Davidson Jalyn Davidson 5'10" | SG North Central | 2025 State IN (17.9p, 3.3r, 6.1a, 3.4s) and Shelby Seay (12.6p, 4.4r, 4.4a, 3.7s). Fellow Junior Samantha Secrest (6.8p, 5.4r, 1.4a, 1.9s), plus Seniors Kimber Ladson (7.5p, 2.1r) and Lilli Gaines (5.1p, 3.5r, 1.1s) make up the core of their rotation. Wood Memorial is led by Junior forward Kate Sevier (12.7p, 5.2r, 1.0a, 1.8s) and Senior wing Josie Page (10.0p, 3.5r, 2.5a, 2.2s). The two offer a nice inside-out combination, but both play with versatility as individuals as well. Trojans won a State title in 2017, while North Central just won their first Regional title. Our Pick: Wood Memorial, 45-44.
Game #3: Winner Game-1 vs. Winner Game-2, 8:00 p.m. ET