Prep Hoops Indiana 2024-25 High School Preview – Class 1A (South)

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It is almost time to tip-off the Indiana High School Basketball season. The games begin on Monday, November 25th which means we are in full season preview mode here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters. Last week we gave our preseason Top 10 class-by-class rankings, highlighted the Top 20 players in each class, previewed the candidates for the Indiana All-Star teams, and much more. Now, this week, we will dive a bit deeper into previewing each class before it is time to see it all play out next Monday. We will begin here with an overview look at the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2024/11/prep-hoops-indiana-2024-high-school-preview-class-1a-north/">Class 1A North</a> and South.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Field</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 57 @ Purdue Polytechnic - Broad Ripple</strong><br>Anderson Preparatory Academy, Indiana Math &amp; Science Academy, Indiana School for the Deaf, International School of Indiana, Liberty Christian, MTI School of Knowledge, Purdue Polytechnic – Broad Ripple, Tindley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 58 @ Indianapolis Lutheran</strong><br>Central Christian Academy, Eminence, Greenwood Christian Academy, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Metropolitan, Providence Cristo Rey, Victory College Prep</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 59 @ Edinburgh</strong><br>Edinburgh, Knightstown, Morristown, North Decatur, South Decatur, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Tri, Waldron</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 60 @ Milan</strong><br>Crothersville, Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Milan, Oldenburg Academy, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial, Trinity Lutheran</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 61 @ White River Valley</strong><br>Bloomfield, Clay City, Cloverdale, Dugger Union, Lighthouse Christian Academy, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, White River Valley</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 62 @ Loogootee</strong><br>Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, Medora, North Daviess, Orleans, Shoals, Vincennes Rivet, Washington Catholic</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 63 @ West Washington</strong><br>Borden, Christian Academy of Indiana, Henryville, Lanesville, New Washington, Rock Creek Academy, South Central (Elizabeth), West Washington</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sectional 64 @ Springs Valley</strong><br>Cannelton, Evansville Christian, Evansville Day, Northeast Dubois, Springs Valley, Tecumseh, Wood Memorial</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Toughest Sectional: Sectional 63 @ West Washington</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Traditionally, the Loogootee Sectional has been the toughest across all of Class 1A. There have been years where Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, North Davis, and Orleans are all Top 5-10 programs in the state and each have had their share of recent success. However, this season, Sectional 63 at West Washington will featuring three preseason Top 10 teams plus traditional power Borden who is never an easy out. [player_tooltip player_id='1297066' first='Joshua' last='Renfro'], who is headed to Marian University, is one of the best shooters in the entire state and will make Christian Academy the clear favorite to cut down the nets. Both Rock Creek Academy and South Central (Elizabeth) will have something to say about that though. We will get looks at all three of those teams matching up with one another in the regular season as well.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">State Title Contenders</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Barr-Reeve: Barr-Reeve is essentially grandfathered in as a contender year after year. The 2021 Class 1A state champions reached the Semi-State finals last season after winning 25 games. Senior guard [player_tooltip player_id='2391242' first='Seth' last='Wagler'] is the top returning player, but he has some young up-and-coming talent around him that should make the Vikings a contender once again.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Christian Academy: [player_tooltip player_id='1297066' first='Joshua' last='Renfro'] is arguably the best individual player at the Class 1A level. His electric three-point shooting ability, paired with classmate [player_tooltip player_id='1749327' first='David' last='Cook'], will give Christian Academy a chance to win every time they take the floor this season. They cut down the Sectional nets last season but will look to take it further in the postseason this time around.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Indianapolis Lutheran: The 2022 Class 1A state champions will begin this season ranked #2 in the Prep Hoops Indiana poll. Seniors [player_tooltip player_id='1539996' first='Lonte' last='Ward'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2053660' first='Cayden' last='Loescher'] were the main guys on that title team are still around now two years later looking to get back to Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Superstar freshman [player_tooltip player_id='2539953' first='Jarrett' last='Harris'] will help to raise the ceiling of the Saints this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Liberty Christian: Our preseason Class 1A #1 team here at Prep Hoops Indiana, Liberty Christian narrowly missed having a trio of freshmen lead them to the state finals last season. Now, that talented trio are sophomores along with several other pieces that should help them reach Gainbridge Fieldhouse. This will be a fun team to follow this season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Players</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1297013' first='Deion' last='Edwards'] (Springs Valley H.S. 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='2414946' first='Tamarje' last='English'] (Liberty Christian 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1560962' first='Blake' last='Neill'] (Bloomfield H.S. 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1297066' first='Joshua' last='Renfro'] (Christian Academy 2025 - Marian)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1539996' first='Lonte' last='Ward'] (Indianapolis Lutheran 2025)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>9 of the Top 10 Prep Hoops Indiana Preseason Class 1A Top 10 teams are here in the South.</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>After electing to play Class 3A following their success-factor move, North Daviess returns to Class 1A this season and will join the always loaded Loogootee Sectional. </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>[player_tooltip player_id='1297066' first='Joshua' last='Renfro'] made 95 three-point shots last season for Christian Academy. Can the Marian recruit reach 100 3's this time around?</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list -->