2023-2024 Class 1A Honors
In this article:
The featured image is of Maya Layton Maya Layton 5'8" | PG Faith Christian | 2026 State IN (2026) of Faith Christian High School. With the 2023-2024 season having concluded a little over a week ago, I wanted to take…
Access all of Prep Girls Hoops
Continue reading this article and more.
Continue ReadingThe featured image is of Maya Layton Maya Layton 5'8" | PG Faith Christian | 2026 State IN (2026) of Faith Christian High School.
With the 2023-2024 season having concluded a little over a week ago, I wanted to take the time to offer up a handful of awards based on how everyone in Class 1A performed during the 2023-2024 season. As it specifically concerns the All-State teams, my decision was an equal-parts judgement call that factored in a combination of skill, ability, individual statistics, and team success from this specific season. With regards to the Freshman class (2027), I created a specific All-State team and Freshman of the Year award to honor them, so you won’t see Freshmen in any additional groupings other than Honorable Mention All-State. At the end of the day, this is simply an attempt to honor girls who I thought stood out this season in Class 1A.
.
TOP CLASS 1A AWARDS
These postseason awards are an attempt at honoring girls who I thought stood out in Class 1A. 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 the description the 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:
Zoe Willems
Zoe
Willems
5'7" | SG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethany Christian H.S.
– The meaning of most valuable player to me leans more towards the idea of if you removed this player from their team, how would their team continue to perform. This year in Class 1A, however, I’ve adjusted that slightly. Bethany Christian was a State Finalist a season ago, and it appeared as though they would be on track for a repeat performance, but unfortunately Zoe’s backcourt ‘mate was in and out of the lineup all year. Still, the Bruins posted an 18-7 record and won a Sectional title, where as two years ago they were 11-12 in a similar situation. Zoe really stepped it up this season, averaging a career-best 20.6 points, 4.3 assists, and 4.8 steals per game, plus she pulled down 9.4 rebounds per game. She finished her career with 1661 points and an impressive 885 rebounds for a guard.
Most Outstanding Player:
Hadley Crosier
Hadley
Crosier
5'9" | CG
Lanesville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-9 G, Lanesville H.S.
– As opposed to the most valuable player award, the most outstanding player award points at simply the best basketball player in all of Class 1A, regardless of team quality, depth etc. Hadley has now been the most talented, versatile player on back-to-back State Championship teams for Lanesville. Unfortunately, she went down with a knee injury early during the Class 1A game a couple of weekends ago, or else everyone in the state would have been able to see what a talent she is. Hadley has a nice versatility to her game, to where she can handle the ball and run offense, score it consistently at all three levels, plus she is a willing and capable defender who has the size and athleticism to defend multiple positions equally well.
Most Improved Player:
Samantha Redinger
Samantha
Redinger
5'7" | SF
Argos | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 W, Argos Community H.S.
– Not often do you see kids make such a significant jump from their Junior to Senior year, but Samantha made major strides offensively as a Senior. She entered 2023-2024 having averaged a solid 15.3 points and 2.0 rebounds per game as a Junior, but what she did this year was outstanding. She nearly doubled her scoring to 29.8 points per game, including highs of 55, 50, 47, and 42 points. Her six worst games were between 11 and 19 points, and they were 1-5 in those games (9-8 in all other games). Additionally, Samantha improved her rebounding (5.5 rpg), assists (2.4 apg), and steals (3.5spg), while showing a competitive motor and nice shooting touch outside (86-233, 37%).
Comeback Player of the Year:
Shelby Allen
Shelby
Allen
6'3" | C
Lanesville | 2025
IN
, 2025, 6-0 C, Lanesville H.S.
– The Comeback Player of the Year award tends to either go to someone who has dealt with an injury, or who essentially took a year off and returned to action. In Shelby’s case, she began the season missing games. When she returned on December 29th, it was a slower return, as she averaged just 6.0 points and 2.5 rebounds per game through her first four games back. But then something just clicked, as she averaged 14.5 points and 8.2 rebounds per game over the final 13 games. That was highlighted down the stretch run for the Eagles, as Shelby scored 27 points and grabbed 12 rebounds in the Final Four game against North Central (Farmersburg), then came off the bench to score 20 points and grab 7 rebounds in the Class 1A State Finals.
Newcomer of the Year: Luane Schoonbroodt, 2024, 5-10 F, Union City H.S.
– Typically, I point to a Freshman in this spot, but in this unique case, Luane is a Senior foreign exchange student who surprised everyone, including her teammates and coach at Union City, when she showed up and showed out all season. She is an athletically built, wiry-strong, long, and fluidly athletic forward. The Belgium native showed the ability to play physical inside and battle on the boards or even score it around the block at times, but she also spent a great deal of time handling the ball in transition, making plays for herself or others. She is a multilevel scorer, though she’s probably best suited shooting it in the mid-post, though she can handle it comfortably around the perimeter.
.
ADDITIONAL CLASS 1A AWARDS
Toughest Player:
Mariah Stoltzfus
Mariah
Stoltzfus
5'2" | PG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethany Christian H.S.
Best Motor:
Kenzie Fulks
Kenzie
Fulks
5'7" | PG
Bethesda Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Best Shooter:
Ava McGrade
Ava
McGrade
5'7" | SG
Lakewood Park Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, Lakewood Park Christian Academy
Best Scorer:
Samantha Redinger
Samantha
Redinger
5'7" | SF
Argos | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Argos Community H.S.
Best Passer:
Carly Davison
Carly
Davison
5'5" | PG
Clinton Central | 2026
IN
, 2026, Clinton Central H.S.
Best Rebounder: Alyssa Simpson, 2024, Rising Sun H.S.
Best Shot-Blocker:
Alaina Diamond
Alaina
Diamond
6'2" | PF
Loogootee | 2027
State
IN
, 2027, Loogootee H.S.
Best Defender:
Maya Layton
Maya
Layton
5'8" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Faith Christian H.S.
Best Athlete:
Laniah Davis
Laniah
Davis
5'8" | SG
Marquette Catholic | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Marquette Catholic H.S.
Most Versatile: Luane Schoonbroodt, 2024, Union City H.S.
.
CLASS 1A ALL-STATE TEAMS
Like the postseason awards (above), this was another attempt to honor girls who stood out in Class 1A 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 only considered for the Freshman All-State Team, as well as for the Honorable Mention section.
1st Team All-State
Samantha Redinger
Samantha
Redinger
5'7" | SF
Argos | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 W, Argos Community H.S.
– 29.8p, 5.5r, 2.4a, 3.5s
Isabel Scales
Isabel
Scales
5'8" | SF
Caston | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-8 W, Caston H.S.
– 15.2p, 8.8r, 3.7a, 3.9s, committed to Bethel University (IN)
Zoe Willems
Zoe
Willems
5'7" | SG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethany Christian H.S.
– 20.6p, 9.4r, 4.3a, 4.8s, committed to Trine University
Hadley Crosier
Hadley
Crosier
5'9" | CG
Lanesville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-9 G, Lanesville H.S.
– 15.4p, 4.6r, 4.0a, 4.0s
Laniah Davis
Laniah
Davis
5'8" | SG
Marquette Catholic | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-8 G, Marquette Catholic H.S.
– 19.9p, 6.3r, 2.6a, 3.2s
2nd Team All-State
Allie Boyer
Allie
Boyer
6'2" | C
Blackhawk Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024, 6-2 C, Blackhawk Christian H.S.
– 18.5p, 11.5r, 1.1a, committed to Trinity Christian College for Volleyball
Kenzie Fulks
Kenzie
Fulks
5'7" | PG
Bethesda Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Bethesda Christian H.S.
– 20.3p, 3.7r, 5.2a, 4.0s, committed to Indiana University-South Bend
Sara Parkison
Sara
Parkison
5'10" | PF
Clinton Central | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-10 F, Clinton Central H.S.
– 18.0p, 6.6r, 2.1a, 2.1s, committed to Trine University
Maya Layton
Maya
Layton
5'8" | PG
Faith Christian | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-8 G, Faith Christian H.S.
– 24.8p, 5.3r, 3.2a, 4.5s, 1.2b
Ava Wheeler
Ava
Wheeler
6'0" | PF
Borden | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 6-0 F, Borden H.S.
– 13.4p, 6.9r, 3.0a, 2.7s
3rd Team All-State
Julia Meyer
Julia
Meyer
5'10" | SF
Jac-Cen-Del | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-10 W, Jac-Cen-Del H.S.
– 14.1p, 8.1r, 2.3a, 1.4s
Shelby Allen
Shelby
Allen
6'3" | C
Lanesville | 2025
IN
, 2025, 6-0 C, Lanesville H.S.
– 12.5p, 6.8r, 1.0a
Jalyn Davidson
Jalyn
Davidson
5'10" | SG
North Central | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-10 G, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg)
– 17.7p, 3.2r, 6.0a, 3.2s
Maddie Carnes
Maddie
Carnes
5'10" | SF
Springs Valley | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 5-10 F Springs Valley H.S.
– 15.5p, 5.9r, 3.3a, 1.8s, 1.6b
Carly Davison
Carly
Davison
5'5" | PG
Clinton Central | 2026
IN
, 2026, 5-5 G, Clinton Central H.S.
– 12.3p, 4.9r, 8.1a, 2.4s
4th Team All-State
Luane Schoonbroodt, 2024, 5-10 F, Union City H.S.
– 16.7p, 9.4r, 2.8a, 4.4s
Alyssa Simpson, 2024, 5-10 F, Rising Sun H.S.
– 17.3p, 12.3r, 1.0a
Madison Keith
Madison
Keith
5'9" | SG
Trinity Lutheran | 2025
IN
, 2025, 5-9 F, Trinity Lutheran H.S.
– 15.2p, 11.7r, 1.2a, 2.8s
Ava McGrade
Ava
McGrade
5'7" | SG
Lakewood Park Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, 5-8 G, Lakewood Park Christian Academy
– 19.8p, 3.7r, 2.7a, 2.7s
Jayde Pryor, 2025, 5-8 W, Tri-Township H.S.
– 15.7p, 7.3r, 1.6a, 3.1s
5th Team All-State
Ava Kerr, 2024, 5-4 G, Lanesville H.S.
– 9.5p, 4.7r, 2.5a, 2.8s
Grace King, 2024, 5-7 W, Lutheran H.S. of Indianapolis
– 16.9p, 10.5r, 2.5a, 3.7s
Addyson Viers
Addyson
Viers
6'1" | C
Triton | 2024
IN
, 2024, 6-1 C, Triton H.S.
– 17.4p, 8.9r, 1.1a, 1.2s, 2.9b
Addison Zimpleman
Addison
Zimpleman
5'7" | SG
Caston | 2024
IN
, 2024, 5-7 G, Caston H.S.
– 13.7p, 5.7r, 1.7a, 2.8s, committed to Purdue University-Fort Wayne for Softball
Riley Rarick
Riley
Rarick
6'0" | CG
Borden | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, 6-0 G/W, Borden H.S.
– 12.6p, 4.6r, 3.2a, 1.6s
Freshman All-State Team
Hailey Conder
Hailey
Conder
5'4" | CG
South Central (Elizabeth) | 2027
IN
, 2027, 5-4 G, South Central H.S. (Elizabeth)
– 21.0p, 2.3r, 2.0a, 2.6s
Alaina Diamond
Alaina
Diamond
6'2" | PF
Loogootee | 2027
State
IN
, 2027, 6-2 F/C, Loogootee H.S.
– 8.7p, 6.6r, 1.5a, 1.2s, 3.0b
Madisyn Douglass
Madisyn
Douglass
5'5" | CG
Caston | 2027
IN
, 2027, 5-2 G, Caston H.S.
– 9.5p, 2.3r, 2.6a, 3.9s
Grace Fischer
Grace
Fischer
5'9" | SF
Waldron | 2027
IN
, 2027, 5-9 W, Waldron H.S.
– 15.3p, 6.7r, 2.1a, 2.4s, 1.1b
Marley Warren
Marley
Warren
5'5" | PG
Trinity Lutheran | 2027
IN
, 2027, 5-5 G, Trinity Lutheran H.S.
– 14.4p, 4.5r, 2.0a, 1.3s
.
Class 1A Honorable Mention All-State
Alyssa Benson, 2024, Waldron H.S.
Jenna Bowers, 2024, Medora H.S.
Rylee Boyd, 2024, Tri H.S.
Caitlyn Brooks, 2024, Lutheran H.S. of Indianapolis
Jade Carnahan
Jade
Carnahan
5'8" | SF
Lakewood Park Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024, Lakewood Park Christian Academy
Reagan Danford, 2024, Oregon-Davis H.S.
Jenna Donohoo
Jenna
Donohoo
5'10" | PF
Tecumseh | 2024
IN
, 2024, Tecumseh H.S., committed to the University of Evansville for Softball
Jayla Ferguson, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Liza Froedge
Liza
Froedge
5'10" | SF
Trinity Lutheran | 2024
IN
, 2024, Trinity Lutheran H.S.
Sydney Goodin, 2024, Bethesda Christian H.S.
Hannah Holmes
Hannah
Holmes
5'10" | PF
Northfield | 2024
IN
, 2024, Northfield H.S.
Peyton Honchar
Peyton
Honchar
5'11" | PF
Morgan Township | 2024
IN
, 2024, Morgan Township H.S.
Natalie Hubbard
Natalie
Hubbard
5'9" | SF
Eminence | 2024
IN
, 2024, Eminence H.S.
Reagan Hughes
Reagan
Hughes
5'8" | SG
Jac-Cen-Del | 2024
IN
, 2024, Jac-Cen-Del H.S.
Kaidin James
Kaidin
James
5'8" | SF
New Washington | 2024
IN
, 2024, West Washington H.S.
Danica Myers, 2024, Eminence H.S.
Josie Page, 2024, Wood Memorial H.S.
Erika Robbins, 2024, Clinton Central H.S.
Abagail Rousey, 2024, Lighthouse Christian Academy
Annika Smith, 2024, West Central H.S.
Brianna Smith, 2024, Randolph Southern H.S.
Addysen Standish, 2024, South Newton H.S.
Mariah Stoltzfus
Mariah
Stoltzfus
5'2" | PG
Bethany Christian | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bethany Christian H.S., committed to Goshen College
Taylor Turpin, 2024, Shoals H.S.
Sydney Waldron, 2024, Greenwood Christian H.S.
Sophia Wascher, 2024, Indiana School for the Deaf, committed to Gallaudet University
Isabelle Williams, 2024, Daleville H.S.
Hannah Arvin, 2025, Tri-County H.S.
Elli Baker, 2025, Northfield H.S.
Claire Bakker
Claire
Bakker
6'0" | PF
DeMotte Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S.
Sophie Bakker
Sophie
Bakker
5'11" | SF
DeMotte Christian | 2025
IN
, 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S.
Andrea Benefield
Andrea
Benefield
6'0" | PF
Westville | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Westville H.S.
Hannah Bledsoe
Hannah
Bledsoe
6'0" | PF
Barr-Reeve | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Barr-Reeve H.S.
Kelsey Borgman, 2025, Jac-Cen-Del H.S.
Hylton Brumley
Hylton
Brumley
5'8" | SF
Lanesville | 2025
IN
, 2025, Lanesville H.S.
Jillian Chew, 2025, Tri H.S.
Kenley Cornelius
Kenley
Cornelius
5'9" | SG
Tri | 2025
IN
, 2025, Tri H.S.
Glory Ellis, 2025, Union H.S. (Modoc)
Elexus Frey
Elexus
Frey
5'7" | SG
Vincennes Rivet | 2025
IN
, 2025, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
Charlee Gibson, 2025, Blue River Valley H.S.
Mary Herman
Mary
Herman
6'3" | C
Vincennes Rivet | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
Clair Klinger
Clair
Klinger
5'5" | CG
Washington Township | 2025
IN
, 2025, Washington Township H.S.
Mylie Knight, 2025, Orleans H.S.
Allison Knoebel, 2025, Shawe Memorial H.S.
Josie Lemmons, 2025, Morgan Township H.S.
Madi Lemmons, 2025, Morgan Township H.S.
Gracie Little
Gracie
Little
5'7" | CG
Washington Township | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Washington Township H.S.
Alivia Peoples
Alivia
Peoples
5'11" | C
Anderson Prep | 2025
IN
, 2025, Anderson Prep Academy
Hannah Prickett, 2025, Fountain Central H.S.
Danika Rutledge, 2025, Morristown H.S.
Sophia Saucerman
Sophia
Saucerman
6'1" | C
Eminence | 2025
IN
, 2025, Eminence H.S.
Lyllee Schnell, 2025, Northeast Dubois H.S.
Shelby Seay, 2025, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg)
Katie Sevier, 2025, Wood Memorial H.S.
Jordyn Smith, 2025, Dugger Union H.S.
MaKayla Somers, 2025, South Decatur H.S.
Leah Stevens, 2025, Christian Academy of Indiana
Elayni Stone, 2025, Shakamak H.S.
Sara Zarse
Sara
Zarse
5'8" | SF
Tri-County | 2025
IN
, 2025, Tri-County H.S.
Haileigh Allen
Haileigh
Allen
6'0" | PF
Randolph Southern | 2026
IN
, 2026, Randolph Southern H.S.
Callie Alston
Callie
Alston
5'10" | PF
Orleans | 2026
IN
, 2026, Orleans H.S.
Gracelynn Bartoszek
Gracelynn
Bartoszek
5'6" | PG
South Central | 2026
IN
, 2026, South Central H.S. (Elizabeth)
Jayla Batt, 2026, West Washington H.S.
Aleeyah Brown, 2026, Rock Creek Academy
Ava Burkle, 2026, Rossville H.S.
Taylor Cotham, 2026, Tindley Accelerated H.S.
Kelis Dansby
Kelis
Dansby
5'7" | PG
Rock Creek Academy | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Rock Creek Academy
Meredith Deaton
Meredith
Deaton
5'8" | SF
West Washington | 2026
IN
, 2026, West Washington H.S.
Maci Eckerty
Maci
Eckerty
5'4" | PG
Springs Valley | 2026
IN
, 2026, Springs Valley H.S.
Addisyn Gothrup, 2026, Daleville H.S.
Lani Graves
Lani
Graves
5'11" | SF
Bloomfield | 2026
IN
, 2026, Bloomfield H.S.
Bella Hall, 2026, Evansville Christian H.S.
Claudia Herman, 2026, Vincennes Rivet H.S.
A.J. Mallad
A.J.
Mallad
5'6" | CG
Borden | 2026
IN
, 2026, Borden H.S.
Hunter Mote
Hunter
Mote
5'6" | PG
Shawe Memorial | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Shawe Memorial H.S.
Autumn Reif, 2026, North White H.S.
Rachel Suttmann
Rachel
Suttmann
6'0" | PF
Oldenburg Academy | 2026
IN
, 2026, Oldenburg Academy
Sarah Thompson, 2026, Oregon-Davis H.S.
Ellah Young
Ellah
Young
5'7" | SG
Kouts | 2026
IN
, 2026, Kouts H.S.
Henley Good
Henley
Good
5'6" | SG
Fountain Central | 2027
IN
, 2027, Fountain Central H.S.
Marissa Pleasant
Marissa
Pleasant
5'5" | CG
Marquette Catholic | 2027
IN
, 2027, Marquette Catholic H.S.
Chelsea Ralph, 2027, Orleans H.S.
Carly Stevens, 2027, Christian Academy of Indiana