The middle‑school basketball scene delivered a charged rivalry night on Tuesday as Fall Creek Valley traveled to Lawrence Central to take on Belzer. The Wildcats controlled the evening from start to finish, earning wins in both the 7th‑ and 8th‑grade matchups. Webster's 21 Lifts Fall Creek in One-Point Thriller Belzer opened the game with toughness on the glass, using offensive rebounds from Eddie Wagner and Carter Murdock to jump ahead 4–0. Murdock added another bucket for a

Lawrence North and Pike entered the Marion County championship as the two favorites — and the title game delivered every bit of the drama you’d expect. In a matchup defined by swings of momentum, defensive grit, and clutch shot‑making, Lawrence North survived Pike’s late surge to claim the county crown in overtime. A Tale of Two Halves for Lawrence North The Wildcats struggled to find rhythm early. Their perimeter shooting sputtered through the first two quarters, going 2/6 f

SOUTHPORT — The Marion County Tournament delivered everything you’d expect from one of the state’s premier stages on Friday night. Four teams entered Southport High School with hopes of advancing, but by the end of the evening, the favorites — Lawrence North and Pike — proved why they were expected to meet in the championship. Lawrence Central arrived riding the momentum of a comeback win over Ben Davis earlier in the week. At the same time, Park Tudor entered as a potential

No. 1 Fishers rode hot shooting, two Zachary buzzer‑beaters, and a dominant first three quarters to hold off No. 3 Pike’s furious late comeback, escaping 76–67 in a sold‑out thriller. Pike’s fourth‑quarter press cut a 17‑point deficit to single digits, but Hillsman and Walker delivered the closing plays that sealed it

Day 2 of the Paul Loggan Invitational delivered everything you want from a showcase: explosive starts, defensive identity statements, underdog grit, and multiple players elevating their stock. Each matchup brought its own storyline, but the common thread was intensity — teams didn’t just compete, they responded . Game 1: Pike vs Park Tudor Final: Pike — Dominant Start, Chaotic Finish Pike wasted no time asserting control, exploding for 27 first‑quarter points  and closing the

GAME 1: North Central’s Balanced Attack Overpowers Park Tudor, 74–64 This was our first time watching both North Central and Park Tudor, and North Central wasted no time making an impression. The Panthers opened the game on a blazing 9–2 run and later used a 13–2 burst to start the second quarter, taking control and never giving it back. What stood out most was North Central’s balanced scoring. Four players reached double digits: Gabriel Grosfeld – 19 points (8–9 FG, 3–3 3PT

FISHERS — The Mudsock rivalry once again delivered a packed gym, a playoff‑level atmosphere, and a game that swung back and forth for four quarters. In a matchup featuring 14 lead changes, the Fishers Tigers closed strong to defeat the Hamilton Southeastern Royals 68–61 on Friday night. The win also marked a milestone for Fishers head coach Garrett Winegar, who earned his 113th career victory to become the winningest coach in program history. First Quarter: Royals Strike Earl

The annual Sneakers for Santa Shootout at Brownsburg High School once again delivered a full day of high school basketball excitement. Fans were treated to fast-paced offenses, gritty comebacks, and breakout performances from some of Indiana’s brightest talents — and even a Kentucky squad looking to prove itself. Here’s how the action unfolded across the five games we caught: Princeton Starts Fast, Holds Off Charlestown Princeton came out firing, building a 39–15 halftime lea

The buzz around the Pike Red Devils wasn’t just preseason chatter — it was a warning shot. With juniors Jahari Miller and Isaiah Hill fresh off a Nike EYBL Peach Jam championship, and the addition of the Lampley brothers this summer, Pike entered the season with expectations sky-high. Saturday night against Hamilton Southeastern, they showed exactly why. HSE new head coach, Bobby Allen was hired in April 2025 after previously leading Guerin Catholic’s program for seven seaso

NOBLESVILLE, Ind.  — In a contest featuring several Division I recruits, Justin Curry (Valparaiso commit) , Baron Walker (Butler commit) , Noah Smith (DePaul commit) , and the electrifying junior Harper Baker-Lands  — battle it out in a game that felt more like March than November. The Plainfield Quakers held off a late surge from the Noblesville Millers to secure a 60–53 victory Saturday afternoon. The game opened evenly, with both teams trading baskets in the first quarter.

New Palestine dominated the Class 5A Semi-State matchup, shutting out Bloomington South 42-0 and advancing to the state championship Q1 Key Plays: The Dragons opened with a powerful rushing drive, capped by QB Jacob Davis  breaking free inside the Panthers’ 15-yard line before finishing the series with a touchdown. Bloomington South struggled to move the ball, recording minimal rushing yards early. New Palestine’s defense forced quick punts, setting the tone. Standouts: Maso

New Palestine defeated East Central 20–6 this past Friday in the Regional Championship. They pulled away late in the matchup, using a dominant fourth quarter to secure the win. Q1 Key Plays: Both defenses set the tone early. East Central’s front seven limited New Palestine’s rushing lanes, while the Dragons’ secondary contained the Trojans’ passing attempts. No scoring, but possession time leaned heavily toward East Central (nearly 2:1 ratio) Standouts: Josh Ranes (RB|LB, Sr

New Palestine defeated Cathedral 20–15 this past Friday in the Sectional Championship. Q1 Key Plays: New Palestine opened explosively: Ryder Gardner returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown, giving the Dragons immediate momentum. Cathedral’s offense struggled to establish rhythm early, failing to score in the opening frame Standouts: Ryder Gardner (QB|DB, Jr.)  – Takes the opening kickoff of the Sectional Championship to the house Gannon Knowles (LB, Sr.)  – Big time sa

New Palestine defeated Plainfield 42–7 this past Friday in the sectional playoff opener. October 24, 2025 , New Palestine defeated Plainfield 42–7  in the sectional playoff opener. The Dragons built a huge halftime lead and coasted to victory, while Plainfield managed a lone score in the final quarter. Q1 Key Plays: The Dragons struck early with two touchdowns to set the tone. Standouts: Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.)  – Jacob had two touchdown runs. (48 yd to set the tone at the beg

New Palestine defeated Delta 56–7 this past Friday in a Hoosier Heritage Conference matchup. Q1 Key Plays: The Dragons struck quickly with five touchdowns in the opening frame. Standouts: Kade Stephens (RB|LB , Jr. ) - takes the opening kick to the house Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.)  – Opened the scoring on offense with a 17 yd passing touchdown to Cael Butler. His second TD coming on a 5 yd run and finally ended the quarter with a TD pass to Garrett Ranes. Kade Stephens Kickoff R

New Palestine defeated New Castle 70–0 this past Friday. Q1 Key Plays: The Dragons struck quickly with three touchdowns in the opening frame. Standouts: Cael Butler (WR|DB , Jr. ) - Cael puts it in the end zone very early in Q1 Colin Whetsel (OL|DL, Sr.)  – Scoops up a Caden sack fumble for a TD. Cael Butler 26 yd TD Caden Sack Fumble and Colin Scoop For TD Score after Q1: New Palestine 21 New Castle 0 Q2 Key Plays: The Dragons exploded for a season-best 36 points  in the

New Palestine defeated Shelbyville 65–3 this past Friday. Q1 Key Plays: Shelbyville surprised early, making two red-zone trips and capitalizing with a field goal . Standouts: Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.)  – Jacob gives the Dragons an early lead with a 66 yd TD run right out of the gate. Grantland Fitzgerald (WR|DB, Jr.) - Beautiful KO return deep into New Pal territory. Jacob Davis 66 yd TD Run Grantland Fitzgerald with a Nice KO Return Score after Q1: New Palestine 6 Shelbyvill

New Palestine defeated Greenfield Central 49–0 this past Friday, with dominant first-half scoring and standout performances from both their offense and defense Q1 The Dragons came out blazing, scoring three touchdowns in the opening frame. Standouts: Brock Brownfield (OL|DL, Sr.)  – Picked up Sam Hirschy blocked punt for a TD. Caden Jacobia (RB, Sr.)  – Powered in two rushing touchdowns (12 and 64) behind dominant line play. Defense  – Forced quick three-and-outs, settin

New Palestine rolled past Pendleton Heights 42–6 this past Friday, with explosive first-half scoring and standout performances from both their offense and defense Q1 Standouts: Caden Jacobia (RB|DB, Sr.)  – Set the tone with his two touchdown runs (3 and 32). Conner Jacobia (WR|DB Sr.) 54 yd TD reception from Jacob Davis Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.)  – Dual-threat impact, impactful running game and through the air. Red Rage Defense  – Forced Pendleton Heights into quick punts, h

The New Palestine Dragons delivered a historic beatdown in the 67th meeting of their rivalry with Mt. Vernon, winning 71–0  at Kelso Stadium. It was the largest margin of victory  and highest point total  in the 58-year history of the series. Q1 Standouts: Caden Jacobia (RB, Sr.)  – Broke free for multiple long runs, including a touchdown burst that capped the opening drive. (Scores of 32 and 78 yards) Jacob Davis (QB, Sr.)  – Efficient passing early, connecting with receive