2025 Sneakers For Santa Lineup Preview – Part One

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>One of the must-attend events each year, the annual Sneakers For Santa Shootout has announced their seven game lineup for 2025. In total there will be 20+ Division I prospects, seven nationally ranked prospects, top ranked in-state prospects in the 2026, 2027, and 2028 classes, and 14 excellent teams. Prep Hoops Indiana will have boots on the ground coverage throughout the December 6th shootout at Brownsburg High School. Now that the lineup has been announced let's dive into a way too early preview of the field.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Princeton vs. Charlestown</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two of the best teams in southern Indiana will face-off on the big stage at Brownsburg High School at the 2025 Sneakers For Santa Shootout. Princeton reached the Semi-State last season and return Indiana Junior All-Star [player_tooltip player_id='1560964' first='Edwin' last='Holmes'], a versatile 6'6" forward, who averaged 16.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.9 steals, and 2.7 blocks per game. The Tigers also added two key transfers to bolster their 2025-2026 roster. Meanwhile, Charlestown features their own Indiana Junior All-Star in [player_tooltip player_id='1922051' first='Anthony' last='Fresh']. The explosive 6'2" guard averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.2 steals per game a year ago.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season Records:</strong> Princeton (24-3) Charlestown (18-6)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1922051' first='Anthony' last='Fresh'] (Charlestown H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1560964' first='Edwin' last='Holmes'] (Princeton H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1560981' first='Demarcus' last='Newson'] (Princeton H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1560994' first='Parker' last='Odle'] (Charlestown H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='2539928' first='Quintyn' last='Voltz'] (Princeton H.S. 2028), [player_tooltip player_id='2892468' first='Drew' last='Wilkas'] (Princeton H.S. 2026)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Brownsburg vs. Gary 21st Century</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The host Brownsburg Bulldogs entered postseason play last season 10-12, but knocked off Avon, Plainfield, and Ben Davis to capture a very surprising Sectional championship. This team will feature some new faces in largely expanded roles, but they will be able to lean on a pair of seniors to lead the way. [player_tooltip player_id='1561114' first='Brandon' last='Addison'] returns after averaging 9.3 points per game last season and North Central transfer [player_tooltip player_id='1962847' first='Chrishon' last='Woodward'] could be their most talented player. As for Gary 21st Century, they will be among the favorites to cut down the nets in Class 2A this season. Indiana Junior All-Star [player_tooltip player_id='1561080' first='Terrence' last='Hayes'] is the star of the show having averaged 20.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 5.6 assists per game last season. He has plenty of talent around him as well for what should be a dynamic offensive team. The Cougars were just one possession away from reaching the 2A state finals last season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season Records:</strong> Brownsburg (13-13) Gary 21st Century (21-7)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='1561114' first='Brandon' last='Addison'] (Brownsburg H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='2272233' first='Chris' last='Brandon'] (Brownsburg H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='2141044' first='Brandon' last='Day'] (Brownsburg H.S. 2027), [player_tooltip player_id='2879841' first='Billo' last='Diallo'] (Brownsburg H.S. 2028), [player_tooltip player_id='1561633' first='Metrell' last='Harbin'] (Gary 21st Century 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1561080' first='Terrence' last='Hayes'] (Gary 21st Century 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1561004' first='Ronald' last='Mosley'] (Gary 21st Century 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1962847' first='Chrishon' last='Woodward'] (Brownsburg H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='2470647' first='Kayleb' last='Young'] (Gary 21st Century 2027)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">New Albany vs. Plainfield</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This matchup will be loaded with prospects between two teams that will compete among or near the Top 10 of Class 4A all season long. Indiana Junior All-Star [player_tooltip player_id='1561513' first='Noah' last='Smith'], a DePaul commit, averaged 16.8 points and 7.8 rebounds last season to lead the Quakers. [player_tooltip player_id='2267048' first='Harper' last='Baker-Lands'] added 15.3 points per game while [player_tooltip player_id='1560946' first='Landon' last='Gilliatt'] scored 9.5 points per game. Returning their top three scorers is certainly an excellent starting point for the 2025-2026 season. New Albany will feature Class of 2028 standout [player_tooltip player_id='2382148' first='Noah' last='Washington'] who averaged 14.5 points per game as a freshman. The Bulldogs will rely on another freshman to bolster their lineup as [player_tooltip player_id='2888227' first='Karson' last='Stoudemire'] promises to be an instant impact player. There will be no shortage of college level talent on the floor when these two teams face-off.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Last Season Records:</strong> New Albany (19-4) Plainfield (16-8)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Prospects to Watch:</strong> [player_tooltip player_id='2267048' first='Harper' last='Baker-Lands'] (Plainfield H.S. 2027), [player_tooltip player_id='1560946' first='Landon' last='Gilliatt'] (Plainfield H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='1561513' first='Noah' last='Smith'] (Plainfield H.S. 2026), [player_tooltip player_id='2888227' first='Karson' last='Stoudemire'] (New Albany H.S. 2029), [player_tooltip player_id='2382148' first='Noah' last='Washington'] (New Albany H.S. 2028)</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->