Sneakers for Santa Shootout: A Day of High School Hoops.

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 lead behind Quintyn Voltz’s 13 points. Charlestown fought back in the third quarter with Anthony Fresh’s two threes and 8 points, cutting the lead to 10. But Princeton’s Drew Wilkas closed strong with 15 second-half points to secure the win. Final: Princeton 68, Charlestown 54

Player Standouts:

• Quintyn Voltz (Princeton) – 13 first-half points, set the tone early.

• Drew Wilkas (Princeton) – 15 points in the second half to seal the win.

• Anthony Fresh (Charlestown) – 26 points sparked comeback with clutch shooting.

Plainfield’s Second-Quarter Explosion Downs New Albany

New Albany opened with an 18–7 lead, but Plainfield flipped the script in the second quarter, pouring in 28 points. Noah Smith scored 14 in the frame, while Harper Baker-Lands added 9. Baker-Lands finished with 27 points, Smith had 24, and Landon Gilliatt chipped in 15 as Plainfield pulled away. Final: Plainfield 75, New Albany 65

Player Standouts:

• Harper Baker-Lands (Plainfield) – Game-high 27 points.

• Noah Smith (Plainfield) – 24 points, including 14 in the second quarter.

• Noah Washington (New Albany) – Led his team with 15 points.

Baker’s Threes Power Lawrence North Past Noblesville

The spotlight belonged to Davis Baker, who drilled 7 threes and scored 24 points. His clutch shooting turned a halftime deficit into a third-quarter surge that carried Lawrence North to victory. Noblesville’s Justin Curry impressed with 20 points and 6 steals, while Baron Walker added 15, but cold shooting in the second half proved costly. Final: Lawrence North 58, Noblesville 51

Player Standouts:

• Davis Baker (Lawrence North) – 24 points, 7 threes, clutch shooting.

• Brennan Miller (Lawrence North) – 13 points, 8 rebounds.

• Justin Curry (Noblesville) – 20 points, 6 steals, all-around effort.

• Baron Walker (Noblesville) - 15 points, 4 rebounds.

Balanced Pike Attack Too Much for Louisville Male

Pike showed off its depth with 10 players scoring, led by Landon Lampley’s 17 points and a thunderous and-1 dunk in the fourth quarter. Male’s sophomore standout Jordan Mitchell kept his team close with 23 points, including 10 in the third quarter, while Trey Hillerich contributed 10 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists. Still, Pike’s balance proved decisive. Final: Pike 66, Louisville Male 55

Player Standouts:

• Landon Lampley (Pike) – 17 points, highlight dunk of the night.

• T.J. Davis (Pike) – 10 points, steady scoring.

• Jordan Mitchell (Male) – 23 points, 5 rebounds, breakout sophomore performance.

• Trey Hillerich (Male) – 10 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists.

Fishers Fends Off Mt. Vernon Rally

Fishers built a halftime cushion thanks to Cooper Zachary’s personal 7–0 run, which included a four-point play from the corner. Mt. Vernon stormed back late with an 11–2 run led by Luke Ertel’s 6 points and an assist to Owen Daugherty’s corner three. But Jason Gardner’s 20 points and 7 rebounds steadied Fishers, and Zachary’s clutch three sealed the win. Final: Fishers 57, Mt. Vernon 48

Player Standouts:

• Jason Gardner (Fishers) – 20 points, 7 rebounds, team leader.

• Cooper Zachary (Fishers) – 15 points, clutch second-quarter run.

• Kai McGrew (Fishers) – 10 points, 5 rebounds.

• Luke Ertel (Mt. Vernon) – 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists key in fourth-quarter rally.

• Max Vise (Mt. Vernon) – 15 points and 2 rebounds.

Closing Thoughts

The Sneakers for Santa Shootout once again proved why it’s one of Indiana’s premier basketball showcases. From Princeton’s early dominance to Plainfield’s explosive second quarter, from Davis Baker’s sharpshooting to Pike’s balanced scoring, and finally Fishers’ resilience under pressure, the day highlighted not just team victories but individual stars ready to make noise this season.