High School Spotlight: Lake Central Indians
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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 Lake Central Indians
Quick Hitters
- Finished 19-9 last season
- Lost to Munster in Sectionals
- Ryan Sexson comes in as first year head coach
Top Player: Jake Smith Jake Smith 6'6" | PF Lake Central | 2024 State IN
Smith comes into his senior season as one of the better 2024 power forwards in the northern Indiana area. Smith is comfortable around the basket with good footwork, has a strong base, has a soft touch over his left shoulder and has flashed some face-up ability out to three-point range over the summer. He has consistently been one of the stock-risers in the in-state 2024 class and that was the exact case watching him play for Indiana Game this past AAU season. He will help Lake Central win a lot of games this season. Small schools needs to be watching this guy.
Potential Breakout Player: Dorien Beatty Dorien Beatty 5'10" | PG Lake Central | 2024 IN
Beatty is a guard that has always been a fun to watch over the years. He is a catch-and-shoot threat, dangerous in transition, and a good passer. He is also a short, quick and tough guard who knows how to guard and create a lot of pressure. His quick hands and feet made it difficult for opponents to get by, especially when he was guarding full court. The combination of him a smith can be a real dangerous one.
Other Important Roster Members:
- Jakob Billmeyer Jakob Billmeyer 5'10" | SG Lake Central | 2026 IN
- Evan Geller Evan Geller 6'4" | SF Lake Central | 2026 IN
- Cooper Kroncke Cooper Kroncke 5'8" | SG Lake Central | 2026 IN
Notable Games (Confirmed)
- at South Bend Washington (11/25)
- at Mishawaka Marian (12/15)
- vs Harrison (West Lafayette) (1/6)
- at East Chicago Central (2/6)