2024-2025 Class 1A Preseason Awards

After spending the past two weeks previewing each of the 16 Sectionals in Class 1A, I wanted to take a look at who I think could be the better individuals in Indiana throughout the 2024-2025 season. Using examples from college preview magazines, below I've assembled a variety of preseason awards, preseason all-state teams, plus a preseason honorable mention section. I've given last year's performances and statistics some consideration, but the players below are listed based specifically on how I think they will perform this season. (All statistics below are from the 2023-2024 season, unless otherwise noted.)   .   TOP CLASS 1A AWARDS   These preseason awards are an attempt at honoring girls who I think could stand out in Class 1A. Typically, there are multiple candidates for each award, and every award can be easily debated, but I chose the individuals below based on who I thought filled each description 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 Outstanding Player: [player_tooltip player_id='295785' first='Carley' last='Barrett'], 2025, 5-9 G, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. - The meaning of most outstanding player to me points to the best all-around basketball player, regardless of team quality, depth, etc. Carley has bounced around from Class 1A to Class 2A and back again due to Central Catholic's IHSAA tournament success. One thing remains the same, however, and that is the fact she is one of the most talented Seniors in Class 1A, if not all four classes combined. She is a long athlete who always seems to play with a great deal of energy and toughness. When she catches it, she's immediately on attack, looking to get downhill and finish at the basket. Her perimeter shooting, as well as her ability to run the offense, have both improved throughout her career, making her a versatile backcourt player. Defensively, though, is another place she can excel with her ability to take on most positions effectively.   Most Valuable Player: [player_tooltip player_id='366794' first='Madi' last='Allen'], 2025, 5-9 G, North Decatur H.S. - As opposed to the most outstanding player award, to me at least, the most valuable player award leans more towards the idea of if you removed this player from their team, how would their team continue to perform. This season, I feel like Madi defines that role as well as anyone in Class 1A. They rely on her to handle the ball in transition and initiate the offense quite a bit. She is an athletic attacker who can score the ball at the basket, she has a nice mid-range game, plus she is shooting it consistently from outside. She also is an effortful and tough-nosed defender who does a nice job against bigger guards, wings, and even the occasional undersized forward. Madi has improved each year, and she might be even better once she gets to college. She committed this Fall to Taylor University and could make her mark there early in her career.   Most Outstanding Newcomer: [player_tooltip player_id='999408' first='Hillary' last='Labis'], 2028, 5-11 W, Westville H.S. - In most classes, this award went to a transfer student. However, Hillary is a unique type of Freshman for Class 1A. She grew up in a Class 4A school system, she has begun playing shoe company level grassroots ball a year older than her age group, and she continues to get stronger, grow, and develop her skillset. She is an extremely long, wiry-strong wing who plays a point forward role for Westville. She is good getting downhill, she can find open teammates consistently, but she also has the ability to hit the pull-up or finish at the rim, and she has a little touch from the perimeter. Her complete, all-around game and versatility make her stand out among all Class 1A prospects this year, let along the Freshman crop. As she continues to develop her skill and execute at a high level, look for her to draw plenty of college interest over the years.   .   ADDITIONAL CLASS 1A AWARDS   Toughest Player: [player_tooltip player_id='486527' first='Carly' last='Davison'], 2026, 5-5 G, Clinton Central H.S. Best Motor: [player_tooltip player_id='366794' first='Madi' last='Allen'], 2025, 5-9 G, North Decatur H.S. Best Shooter: [player_tooltip player_id='828004' first='Ava' last='McGrade'], 2025, 5-8 G, Lakewood Park Christian Academy Best Scorer: [player_tooltip player_id='486528' first='Laniah' last='Davis'], 2026, 5-8 G, Marquette Catholic H.S. Best Passer: [player_tooltip player_id='486527' first='Carly' last='Davison'], 2026, 5-5 G, Clinton Central H.S. Best Rebounder: [player_tooltip player_id='864487' first='Madison' last='Keith'], 2025, 5-9 F, Trinity Lutheran H.S. Best Shot-Blocker: [player_tooltip player_id='622340' first='Alaina' last='Diamond'], 2027, 6-3 F/C, Loogootee H.S. Best On-Ball Defender: [player_tooltip player_id='570383' first='Kahlen' last='Robinson'], 2025, 5-6 G, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy Best Athlete: [player_tooltip player_id='295785' first='Carley' last='Barrett'], 2025, 5-9 G, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. Most Versatile: [player_tooltip player_id='486550' first='Riley' last='Rarick'], 2026, 6-0 G/W, Borden H.S. Biggest Mismatch: [player_tooltip player_id='622340' first='Alaina' last='Diamond'], 2027, 6-3 F/C, Loogootee H.S.   .   CLASS 1A ALL-STATE TEAMS   Like the awards above, this was another attempt to honor girls who could stand out in Class 1A during the 2024-2025 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 not considered for the All-State teams, only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, however I have highlighted a few Freshmen in the Honorable Mention section. Freshmen will be included in the Postseason Awards in March, once they have had the opportunity to put in a full Varsity season.   Preseason Senior All-State Team [player_tooltip player_id='366794' first='Madi' last='Allen'], 2025, 5-9 G, North Decatur H.S. - 14.0p, 6.9r, 2.3a, 2.1s, committed to Taylor University [player_tooltip player_id='295785' first='Carley' last='Barrett'], 2025, 5-9 G, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. - 15.8p, 8.1r, 2.9a, 5.1s [player_tooltip player_id='570380' first='Andrea' last='Benefield'], 2025, 6-1 F, Westville H.S. - no stats available for 2023-2024, committed to Indiana University-South Bend [player_tooltip player_id='366798' first='Jalyn' last='Davidson'], 2025, 5-10 G, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) - 17.7p, 3.2r, 6.0a, 3.2s [player_tooltip player_id='864487' first='Madison' last='Keith'], 2025, 5-9 F, Trinity Lutheran H.S. - 15.2p, 11.7r, 1.2a, 2.8s [player_tooltip player_id='828004' first='Ava' last='McGrade'], 2025, 5-8 G, Lakewood Park Christian Academy - 19.8p, 3.7r, 2.7a, 2.7s [player_tooltip player_id='570383' first='Kahlen' last='Robinson'], 2025, 5-6 G, Thea Bowman Leadership Academy - 17.3p, 5.7r, 1.9a, 5.5s   Preseason Junior All-State Team [player_tooltip player_id='761158' first='Haileigh' last='Allen'], 2026, 5-11 W, Randolph Southern H.S. - 15.3p, 6.7r, 1.8a, 1.5s, 1.8b [player_tooltip player_id='567991' first='Callie' last='Alston'], 2026, 5-10 W, Orleans H.S. - 12.8p, 4.9r, 2.0a, 2.8s [player_tooltip player_id='486528' first='Laniah' last='Davis'], 2026, 5-8 G, Marquette Catholic H.S. - 19.9p, 6.3r, 2.6a, 3.2s [player_tooltip player_id='486527' first='Carly' last='Davison'], 2026, 5-5 G, Clinton Central H.S. - 12.3p, 4.9r, 8.1a, 2.4s [player_tooltip player_id='886356' first='Meredith' last='Deaton'], 2026, 5-8 W, West Washington H.S. - 13.9p, 6.2r, 2.0a, 2.5s [player_tooltip player_id='486550' first='Riley' last='Rarick'], 2026, 6-0 G/W, Borden H.S. - 12.6p, 4.6r, 3.2a, 1.6s [player_tooltip player_id='486522' first='Ava' last='Wheeler'], 2026, 5-11 W/F, Borden H.S. - 13.4p, 6.9r, 3.0a, 2.7s   Preseason Sophomore All-State Team [player_tooltip player_id='743640' first='Hailey' last='Conder'], 2027, 5-4 G, South Central H.S. (Elizabeth) - 21.0p, 2.3r, 2.0a, 2.6s [player_tooltip player_id='622340' first='Alaina' last='Diamond'], 2027, 6-3 F/C, Loogootee H.S. - 8.7p, 6.6r, 1.5a, 1.2s, 3.0b [player_tooltip player_id='890801' first='Madisyn' last='Douglass'], 2027, 5-5 G, Caston H.S. - 9.5p, 2.3r, 2.6a, 3.9s [player_tooltip player_id='751101' first='Marissa' last='Pleasant'], 2027, 5-5 G, Marquette Catholic H.S. - 10.3p, 2.7r, 1.6a, 1.6s [player_tooltip player_id='751063' first='Grace' last='Scharlach'], 2027, 5-5 G, Fremont H.S. - 12.8p, 3.6r, 2.5a, 2.1s [player_tooltip player_id='875136' first='Cailyn' last='Tunis'], 2027, 5-6 G, North Judson-San Pierre H.S. - 11.4p, 3.3r, 2.1s [player_tooltip player_id='751103' first='Marley' last='Warren'], 2027, 5-5 G, Trinity Lutheran H.S. - 14.4p, 4.5r, 2.0a, 1.3s   Preseason High Honorable Mention All-State [player_tooltip player_id='366796' first='Hannah' last='Bledsoe'], 2025, 6-0 F/C, Barr-Reeve H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='570375' first='Kenley' last='Cornelius'], 2025, 5-9 G/W, Tri H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='570382' first='Elexus' last='Frey'], 2025, 5-8 W, Vincennes Rivet H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='331817' first='Clair' last='Klinger'], 2025, 5-5 G, Washington Township H.S., committed to Manchester University [player_tooltip player_id='1122604' first='Allison' last='Knoebel'], 2025, 5-7 G, Shawe Memorial H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='880530' first='Kyleigh' last='Lehiy'], 2025, 5-9 G, North Judson-San Pierre H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='324077' first='Gracie' last='Little'], 2025, 5-7 G, Washington Township H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='366800' first='Sydney' last='Patterson'], 2025, 5-7 G, Monroe Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='923191' first='Jayde' last='Pryor'], 2025, 5-9 F, Tri-Township H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='570384' first='Sophia' last='Saucerman'], 2025, 6-1 F/C, Eminence H.S., committed to Franklin College [player_tooltip player_id='923192' first='Katie' last='Sevier'], 2025, 5-11 F, Wood Memorial H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='831907' first='Makenna' last='Strycker'], 2025, 5-7 G, Pioneer H.S., committed to Wittenberg University [player_tooltip player_id='828013' first='Sara' last='Zarse'], 2025, 5-8 G/W, Tri-County H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='723852' first='Delaney' last='Zorman'], 2025, 5-8 F, North Daviess H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='886428' first='Gracelynn' last='Bartoszek'], 2026, 5-5 G, South Central H.S. (Elizabeth) [player_tooltip player_id='928900' first='Ava' last='Burkle'], 2026, 5-10 F, Rossville H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='874336' first='Maci' last='Eckerty'], 2026, 5-4 G, Springs Valley H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='486552' first='A.J.' last='Mallad'], 2026, 5-6 G, Borden H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='486479' first='Addison' last='Penziol'], 2026, 5-4 G, Marquette Catholic H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='761188' first='Rachel' last='Suttmann'], 2026, 6-0 F/C, Oldenburg Academy   .   Preseason Class 1A Honorable Mention All-State Kylie Anastasiades, 2025, Cannelton H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='923137' first='Hannah' last='Arvin'], 2025, Tri-County H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1218564' first='Izzy' last='Avila'], 2025, White River Valley H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1122656' first='Elli' last='Baker'], 2025, Northfield H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='692231' first='Claire' last='Bakker'], 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='366795' first='Sophie' last='Bakker'], 2025, DeMotte Christian H.S. Livia Balling, 2025, Marquette Catholic H.S. Norah Berkenstock, 2025, Hauser H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='496039' first='Kiley' last='Best'], 2025, Waldron H.S. Kailee Bishop, 2025, West Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='452729' first='Grace' last='Bordenet'], 2025, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1122667' first='Kelsey' last='Borgman'], 2025, Jac-Cen-Del H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='692232' first='Maddy' last='Bruce'], 2025, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S., committed to Anderson University Alexus Bryant, 2025, Christian Academy of Indiana Brooklyn Campbell, 2025, Washington Township H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1131939' first='Jillian' last='Chew'], 2025, Tri H.S. Meah Dalrymple, 2025, North Daviess H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1218605' first='Glory' last='Ellis'], 2025, Union H.S. (Modoc) Adalyn Figg, 2025, Bloomfield H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1219775' first='Addison' last='Hendrixson'], 2025, Tri-Township H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='404106' first='Mary' last='Herman'], 2025, Vincennes Rivet H.S., committed to Bellarmine University for Volleyball Alena Holder, 2025, Tecumseh H.S., committed to St. Ambrose University for Softball [player_tooltip player_id='1122743' first='Trishell' last='Johnson'], 2025, Daleville H.S. Emersen Kalb, 2025, Northeast Dubois H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1044763' first='Sydney' last='King'], 2025, Triton H.S. Mylie Knight, 2025, Orleans H.S. Josie Lemmons, 2025, Morgan Township H.S. Madi Lemmons, 2025, Morgan Township H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='295798' first='Mattea' last='Maggio'], 2025, Faith Christian H.S. Mylee Marcum, 2025, Henryville H.S. Katelyn Marx, 2025, Tecumseh H.S., committed to the University of Southern Indiana for Softball McKenna Massey, 2025, Attica H.S. Haylee Mathas, 2025, Riverton Parke H.S. Ashlie Needler, 2025, Southern Wells H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='496015' first='Emma' last='Nelson'], 2025, Morristown H.S., committed to Marian University Ancilla Kaylynn Orr, 2025, Anderson Prep Academy [player_tooltip player_id='1218657' first='Addy' last='Parr'], 2025, Fremont H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='570379' first='Alivia' last='Peoples'], 2025, Anderson Prep Academy Hannah Prickett, 2025, Fountain Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1218670' first='Addy' last='Puckett'], 2025, Monroe Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='570378' first='Oaklee' last='Reichard'], 2025, Union City H.S. Katie Reimink, 2025, Lakeland Christian Academy [player_tooltip player_id='324083' first='Natalie' last='Robinson'], 2025, Marquette Catholic H.S. Caitlyn Rose, 2025, Lutheran H.S. of Indianapolis [player_tooltip player_id='1122802' first='Danika' last='Rutledge'], 2025, Morristown H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='827997' first='Nevaeh' last='Sanders'], 2025, Morristown H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1044775' first='Lyllee' last='Schnell'], 2025, Northeast Dubois H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1122822' first='Shelby' last='Seay'], 2025, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) [player_tooltip player_id='1005165' first='Dayton' last='Sibert'], 2025, Lakeland Christian Academy Jordyn Smith, 2025, Dugger Union H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1122850' first='Makayla' last='Somers'], 2025, South Decatur H.S. Miranda Sparks, 2025, Westville H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1218688' first='Tiana' last='Starayev'], 2025, Indiana School for the Deaf [player_tooltip player_id='923197' first='Malea' last='Steele'], 2025, Blackhawk Christian H.S., committed to Holy Cross College at Notre Dame Leah Stevens, 2025, Christian Academy of Indiana [player_tooltip player_id='874332' first='Elayni' last='Stone'], 2025, Shakamak H.S. Alex Sutherlin, 2025, Covington H.S. Tanna Tatlock, 2025, Southwestern H.S. (Shelbyville) [player_tooltip player_id='690125' first='Ava' last='Turner'], 2025, Shawe Memorial H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1218704' first='Brynna' last='Walton'], 2025, White River Valley H.S. Amiyah Williams, 2025, Culver Community H.S. Hyleigh Wilson, 2025, Clinton Prairie H.S.   [player_tooltip player_id='832676' first='Audrey' last='Barron'], 2026, Shawe Memorial H.S. Ivy Clapsaddle, 2026, Elkhart Christian Academy Nakaya Cridge, 2026, Tri H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1005164' first='Cadence' last='Dunham'], 2026, North Vermillion H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1131952' first='Kera' last='Dunham'], 2026, North Vermillion H.S. Arianna Flowers, 2026, Anderson Prep Academy [player_tooltip player_id='1256446' first='Addisyn' last='Gothrup'], 2026, Daleville H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='486498' first='Lani' last='Graves'], 2026, Bloomfield H.S. Ariaunna Hall, 2026, Tindley Accelerated H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1256458' first='Bella' last='Hall'], 2026, Evansville Christian H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='797505' first='Emma' last='Hart'], 2026, Borden H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1256469' first='Hannah' last='Higgs'], 2026, Evansville Christian H.S. Gabriella Krause, 2026, Oregon-Davis H.S. Emerson Lindsey, 2026, Waldron H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='832674' first='Samantha' last='Marks'], 2026, South Central H.S. (Union Mills) [player_tooltip player_id='761180' first='Hunter' last='Mote'], 2026, Shawe Memorial H.S. Laney Musall, 2026, North Miami H.S. Jayla Patrick, 2026, Oregon-Davis H.S. Autumn Reif, 2026, North White H.S. Anna Roberson, 2026, Knightstown H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1131990' first='Jillian' last='Salts'], 2026, Carroll H.S. (Flora) [player_tooltip player_id='730754' first='Casey' last='Schuessler'], 2026, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S. Sage Stahl, 2026, Dugger Union H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='486477' first='Hannah' last='Stepp'], 2026, North Central H.S. (Farmersburg) Kenna Streeval, 2026, Edinburgh H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1219771' first='Sarah' last='Thompson'], 2026, Oregon-Davis H.S.   [player_tooltip player_id='1137299' first='Bella' last='Birky'], 2027, Kouts H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='756232' first='Lilly' last='Drew'], 2027, Knightstown H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1137316' first='Ava' last='Fenters'], 2027, Westville H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='751069' first='Henley' last='Good'], 2027, Fountain Central H.S. Johanna Haste, 2027, Faith Christian H.S. Jayla Keithley, 2027, Morristown H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1109034' first='Khloee' last='Kirk'], 2027, Eminence H.S. Ellie Nemeth, 2027, Kouts H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='751114' first='Olivia' last='Pratcher'], 2027, Daleville H.S. Chelsea Ralph, 2027, Orleans H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1137345' first='Carly' last='Stevens'], 2027, Christian Academy of Indiana [player_tooltip player_id='751110' first='Mya' last='Turner'], 2027, Fremont H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='1137353' first='Elizabeth' last='VanKley'], 2027, Kouts H.S. Ellie Mae Winders, 2027, Lighthouse Christian Academy   [player_tooltip player_id='1144623' first='Rachel' last='Bonde'], 2028, Trinity Lutheran H.S. Aberee Ervin, 2028, Monroe Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='999408' first='Hillary' last='Labis'], 2028, Westville H.S. Olivia Mattingly, 2028, Central Christian Academy [player_tooltip player_id='1203491' first='Lily' last='Maxwell'], 2028, Elkhart Christian Academy [player_tooltip player_id='992343' first='Brynlee' last='Patterson'], 2028, Monroe Central H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='973276' first='Saylor' last='Schleicher'], 2028, Borden H.S. Ariana Starayev, 2028, Indiana School for the Deaf Nora Thomann, 2028, North Vermillion H.S. [player_tooltip player_id='999430' first='Brooke' last='Thompson'], 2028, Lafayette Central Catholic H.S.

After spending the past two weeks previewing each of the 16 Sectionals in Class 1A, I wanted to take a look at who I think could be the better individuals in Indiana throughout the 2024-2025 season. Using examples from college preview magazines, below I've assembled a variety of preseason awards, preseason all-state teams, plus a preseason honorable mention section. I've given last year's performances and statistics some consideration, but the players below are listed based specifically on how I think they will perform this season.
(All statistics below are from the 2023-2024 season, unless otherwise noted.)