High School Spotlight: Tipton Blue Devils
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The high school season is still a few months away but with team workouts starting to take place, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be a look at some quick hitters,…
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Continue ReadingThe high school season is still a few months away but with team workouts starting to take place, it is the perfect time to start previewing the season. In this series, we will be a look at some quick hitters, the top player, potential breakout player, other roster roster members and notable games of the upcoming season. For today’s spotlight, we take a look at the Tipton Blue Devils.
Quick Hitters
- Finished 18-7 last season
- Lost to Fort Wayne Blackhawk in Regionals
- Back-to-back winning seasons
- Cliff Hawkins returns for 5th season, 43rd overall. Has an outstanding 561-392 record as a head coach.
Top Player (s): Grady Carpenter Grady Carpenter 6'5" | PG Tipton | 2025 State IN / Nolan Swan Nolan Swan 5'10" | PG Tipton | 2024 State IN
For the first time in this series, I have two players that I are believe are neck-and-neck when it comes to the top player on a roster. Starting with senior guard Nolan Swan Nolan Swan 5'10" | PG Tipton | 2024 State IN , has been on the rise for the past few seasons at Tipton and a junior averaged 19.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.0 assists per game as a junior to lead the Blue Devils. With Grady Carpenter Grady Carpenter 6'5" | PG Tipton | 2025 State IN , he averaged 15.4 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 7.4 assists per game during his sophomore year. Both players are extremely talented and will be 1A and 1B for Tipton this years. Arguably the top rated backcourt in 2A this season.
Potential Breakout Player: Peyton Auler Peyton Auler 6'2" | PG Tipton | 2027 IN
He may only be an incoming freshman, but Aluer is expected to contribute almost right away. He is a talented point guard and is very comfortable with the ball in his hands either as a scoring option or when creating for his teammates. He showcases high-level court vision and good passing ability when he gets into the teeth of the defense.
Other Important Roster Members
- Jackson Money (2024) – Money is one of the rising players for this 2024 Tipton class. Averaged 11.2 points per game and could increase those numbers this season.
Notable Games (Confirmed)
- vs Maconaquah (12/12)
- vs Bethesda Christian (1/6)
- at Oak Hill (2/13)