Games of the Week: Week 9

The 2022-23 high school basketball season continues after the new year from some great matchups. This week, our top 10 games feature several elite matchups, with a lot of talent being showcased. This week has five top-10 matchups and a pair of top-3 matchups in the top-10, so let’s take a look at my top ten upcoming games across the state listed in order that they will be played.

2A #4 University @ Indianapolis Chatard – Wednesday at 7:30

University comes in at 11-1 on the season with their one loss coming to Mount Vernon (Fortville) in the Roncalli Holiday Tourney Finals. Sabien Cain leads the Trailblazers at 21.7 points per game on 51% shooting from beyond the arc. Senior Andre Ozlowski Andre Ozlowski 6'5" | SF University | 2023 State IN also averages double figures at 11.9 points per game on the season. Indianapolis Chatard comes in at 10-3, and they are coming off a City Semifinals loss to Indianapolis Cathedral. Senior Robert Davidson Robert Davidson 6'4" | SF Bishop Chatard | 2023 State IN leads the team with 15.9 points and 5.9 rebounds. Freshman Ethan Roseman Ethan Roseman 6'0" | PG Bishop Chatard | 2026 State IN also adds 13.7 points and 4.3 assists per game.

4A #1 Ben Davis @ 4A #6 Carmel – Friday at 7:30

Ben Davis comes in at 20-0 and the undisputed #1 team in the state. The Giants have cruised this season as they have won 15 straight games by double digits. Their last single digit win came on December 3rd vs 4A #9 Kokomo. Valparaiso commit Zane Doughty Zane Doughty 6'9" | C Ben Davis | 2023 State IN leads the Giants with 12.8 points and 9.4 rebounds per game on the season. Nicholls State commit Sheridan Sharp Sheridan Sharp 6'2" | PG Ben Davis | 2023 State IN contributes 10.3 points and 5.7 assists, and junior K.J. Windham K.J. Windham 6'3" | PG Ben Davis | 2024 State #136 Nation IN adds 8.4 points per game as well. Carmel comes in at 11-5 with three straight wins over Fort Wayne Snider, Pike, and Brownsburg. The Greyhounds are led by Belmont commit Sam Orme Sam Orme 6'9" | SF Carmel | 2023 State #196 Nation IN as well as several other role players.

3A #10 Beech Grove @ 1A #6 Indianapolis Lutheran – Friday at 7:30

Beech Grove comes in at just 7-5 with losses in 3 of their last 4 to Indianapolis Chatard, Ben Davis, and Southport. The Hornets are led by their trio of seniors with Jeremiah Tate Jeremiah Tate 6'0" | PG Beech Grove | 2023 State IN , Jeremiah Alexander Jeremiah Alexander 6'3" | PG Beech Grove | 2023 State IN , and Cam Brown who average 12.6, 12.5, and 11.5 points per game. The trio shoot it at a combined 37% from deep. Indianapolis Lutheran comes in at 9-3 with losses to Lawrence North, Indianapolis Ritter, and Greenwood Christian. Sophomore Lonte Ward leads the team with 14.8 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.8 steals. Sophomore Cayden Loescher adds 10.2 points per game, and senior Durray Smith has scored 13.8 points per game in their last four.

3A #5 South Bend Washington @ 3A #2 Mishawaka Marian – Friday at 7:30

South Bend Washington comes in at 13-2 with both losses coming before Christmas to John Glenn and Harrison (WL). The Panthers are led by Marcus Northern Marcus Northern 6'1" | PG South Bend Washington | 2023 State IN at 17.1 points per game on 46% from the outside. Freshman Steven Reynolds has been excellent with 15.9 points on 41% from deep. Mishawaka Marian sits at 14-2 on the season with both losses coming on the road to 4A #3 Penn and to Homestead in overtime. Senior Deaglan Sullivan Deaglan Sullivan 6'2" | PG Mishawaka Marian | 2023 State IN leads the team with 19.6 points, 3.6 assists, and 2.5 steals. Fellow seniors Dareon Thornton Dareon Thornton 6'4" | SF Mishawaka Marian | 2023 State IN and Jackson Price Jackson Price 6'2" | SG Mishawaka Marian | 2023 State IN add double figures with 12.4 and 10.8.

Southport @ Columbus North – Friday at 7:30

Southport comes in at 11-5 with wins in four of their last five games. Senior A.J. Dancler leads the team at 19.3 points on 34% from deep. Keyon Miller also adds 11.8 points and 3.7 assists. Columbus North comes in at 11-5 with wins in three straight games. Senior Cooper Horn Cooper Horn 6'2" | SG Columbus North | 2023 State IN leads the team with 17.1 points. Fellow seniors Ty Ferguson Ty Ferguson 6'0" | PG Columbus North | 2023 IN and Luke Harmon also average over 9 points per game.

Tippecanoe Valley @ Manchester – Friday at 7:45

Tippecanoe Valley comes in at 11-3 with losses to Mishawaka, Lake Central, and Peru. The Vikings have won six games in a row. Nolan Cumberland Nolan Cumberland 6'3" | SG Tippecanoe Valley | 2023 State IN leads the team with 17.7 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists. Tayde Kiser Tayde Kiser 6'3" | SG Tippecanoe Valley | 2023 IN has also been a stat-stuffer this season with 14.3 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.9 assists, and 2.6 steals. Manchester comes in at 12-3 with losses to Oak Hill, Wabash, and Adams Central. The Squires won five straight prior to their loss to Adams Central. Sophomore Gavin Betten Gavin Betten 6'7" | PF Manchester | 2025 State IN leads the Squires with 21.7 points, 11.8 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 2.9 blocks per game. Tyler McLain and Ethan Hendrix also add double figures with 11.8 and 13.4 points per game.

Lawrence Central @ Anderson – Saturday at 7:30

Lawrence Central comes in at 11-5 with wins in 7 of their last 8 with the one loss being Southport in the County Tournament. Senior DaJohn Craig DaJohn Craig 6'1" | PG Lawrence Central | 2023 State IN leads the team with 18.1 points per game. Senior Jake Franklin adds 10.7 points and 4.1 assists per game. Anderson sits at 11-3 on the season with wins in 7 straight games after their three consecutive losses to Noblesville, Pike, and Carmel. Senior Ahmere Carson Ahmere Carson 6'2" | PG Anderson | 2023 State IN leads the Indians with 22.6 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.7 steals. Senior Jaquan Ingram Jaquan Ingram 6'3" | SG Anderson | 2023 State IN adds 12.9 points and 5.1 rebounds, and sophomore Damien King Damien King 6'4" | SG Anderson | 2025 State IN contributes 11.4 points and 4.5 rebounds.

1A #7 Liberty Christian @ 4A #10 Westfield – Saturday at 7:30

Liberty Christian sits at 9-6 on the season with wins in 7 of their last 8 and their lone loss coming to 4A Anderson. The Lions come with five guys averaging double figures including Devon Kelley, Eric Troutman Eric Troutman 6'1" | PG Liberty Christian | 2023 State IN , Cedric Anderson Cedric Anderson 6'2" | SG Liberty Christian | 2023 IN , Kobe Watson Kobe Watson 6'7" | PF Liberty Christian | 2023 State IN , and Ethan Troutman. Westfield comes in at 10-3 with losses to three of the best teams in Indianapolis with Zionsville, Carmel, and Brownsburg. Senior Alex Romack Alex Romack 6'6" | PF Westfield | 2023 State IN leads the team with 15.9 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists. Junior Trey Buchanan Trey Buchanan 6'0" | PG Westfield | 2024 State IN also adds 14.8 points per game.

1A #2 Orleans @ 3A #4 North Daviess – Saturday at 7:30

Orleans comes in at 14-1 with their lone loss coming to 4A New Albany. The Bulldogs have won 9 straight games since. Orleans is led by their junior duo of Ian Hall Ian Hall 6'2" | SG Orleans | 2024 IN and Xavier Alston Xavier Alston 6'2" | PF Orleans | 2024 IN at 11.0 and 10.1 points per game. Sophomore Rylan Crocker Rylan Crocker 5'11" | SG Orleans Jr/Sr | 2025 IN also adds 9.6 points for the Bulldogs. North Daviess comes in at 14-3 with losses coming to three top-3 teams including 4A #3 Penn, 3A #1 NorthWood, and 2A #2 Linton-Stockton. Oakland City commit Jaylen Mullen Jaylen Mullen 6'0" | PG North Daviess | 2023 State IN leads the Cougars with Lance Wilson Lance Wilson 6'2" | SF North Daviess | 2023 IN and Logan Wilson Logan Wilson 6'3" | SF North Daviess | 2023 IN providing great next scoring options. This was a regular battle in Sectional 63 prior to North Daviess being moved up, so these teams know each other very well.

2A #8 South Spencer @ Heritage Hills – Saturday at 8:00

South Spencer comes in at 14-1 on the season with their lone loss coming in double overtime to Boonville. The Rebels have won 11 of their 14 games by double figures. Sophomore Ty Brown Ty Brown 5'10" | PG South Spencer | 2025 IN provides good minutes for the Rebels. Heritage Hills comes in at 11-4 with their losses coming to Brownsburg, Evansville Memorial, Castle, and Pike Central (3OT). The Patriots are led by sophomore Trent Sisley Trent Sisley 6'8" | PF Heritage Hills | 2025 State IN at 28.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.4 assists, and 2.9 blocks on 40% shooting from three and 73% shooting from the floor. Sophomore Colten Hopf Colten Hopf 6'3" | SG Heritage Hills | 2025 IN adds 9.6 points and 5.1 rebounds, and sophomore Hunter Meredith Hunter Meredith 5'11" | PG Heritage Hills | 2025 IN adds 6.7 points and 3.3 assists.