2023 Sneakers For Santa Shootout Live Blog

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The fourth annual Sneakers For Santa Shootout is underway here at Brownsburg High School and we at Prep Hoops Indiana will have wall-to-wall coverage of the event from the opening tip to the final buzzer. There 12 great teams, six great matchups, five nationally ranked prospects, a pair of Big Ten commitments, and several other storylines to follow throughout Saturday's event. For an in-depth preview of each matchup be sure to read the <a href="https://prephoops.com/2023/11/2023-sneakers-for-santa-shootout-preview/">2023 Sneakers For Santa Shootout Preview</a> posted here on our website. Now, without further ado, let's jump into a live blog of the day's action.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>***All rankings are from Monday's Prep Hoops Indiana Poll.***</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">11:30 a.m. – #8 (3A) Heritage Hills 53 vs. #2 (1A) Evansville Christian 47</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Purdue Northwest has their full staff here for senior point guard [player_tooltip player_id='1158176' first='Josiah' last='Dunham'] (Evansville Christian). They have offered him. Meanwhile, Indiana assistant Brian Walsh is in the house to watch 4-star Class of 2025 prospect [player_tooltip player_id='1297118' first='Trent' last='Sisley'] (Heritage Hills).</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Eagles were one of the few teams in the event that also played last night. They did not arrive to Brownsburg until about 1:00 a.m. last night. However, that hasn't stopped them from getting off to a strong start against a Class 3A opponent. Led after the first quarter and currently are up 24-21 midway through the second period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Credit to Evansville Christian, they are making things hard for Sisley inside. Someone around front and behind at all times. Lots of help on every catch. Three guys converging on him when he drives it. Big reason why they've maintained a lead.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1297118' first='Trent' last='Sisley'] leading a little run for the Patriots. He has six points in the 3rd Quarter as Heritage Hills cut Evansville Christian's lead to 35-33 with 2:01 to play in the period.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Excellent end to the 3rd Quarter for Heritage Hills. [player_tooltip player_id='1560951' first='Jake' last='Prior'] scored to tie the game with 1:15 remaining and then stole the ball and threw it ahead to Luke Krykowski for the go-ahead layup at the buzzer to give the Patriots a 37-35 lead going into the 4th.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sisley finished an alley-oop, but [player_tooltip player_id='2282410' first='Jackson' last='Chesser'] came right back down with a bucket of his own to tie it up for Evansville Christian. It is 40-40 with 3:32 to play here in game one of the day at the Sneakers For Santa Shootout.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The stars are taking over here in the 4th Quarter for both teams. Both [player_tooltip player_id='1297118' first='Trent' last='Sisley'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1158176' first='Josiah' last='Dunham'] each have six points in the period. Heritage Hills leads 48-45 with 1:37 to play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Neither team could make free throws down the stretch, but Heritage Hills held on to defeat Evansville Christian 53-47. [player_tooltip player_id='1297118' first='Trent' last='Sisley'] finished with a game-high 24 points to go with 10 rebounds. [player_tooltip player_id='1158176' first='Josiah' last='Dunham'] had 18 points in the loss for Evansville Christian.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">1:15 p.m. – Cathedral 80 vs. Evansville Bosse 49</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Up-tempo start to this one as Cathedral leads Evansville Bosse 19-11 after one quarter. [player_tooltip player_id='1525663' first='Brady' last='Koehler'] got a couple buckets early and then [player_tooltip player_id='1297015' first='Deric' last='Cannady'] got hot scoring 7 points in the period. [player_tooltip player_id='1158192' first='Taray' last='Howell'] has 5 points for the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Bosse hasn't been able to get much going offensively outside of Howell. He has 13 points but the Bulldogs, but they trail Cathedral 36-22 at the half. [player_tooltip player_id='1275770' first='Sheldon' last='Gatlin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1297015' first='Deric' last='Cannady'] each have 10 points for the Fighting Irish.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1525663' first='Brady' last='Koehler'] with a couple of really high-level buckets to begin the second half. He is so smooth off of the dribble, stayed on balance while taking contact, and finished one off of the glass. He is having a breakout junior season so far and it has continued this afternoon. Up to 8 points and 5 rebounds right now. Cathedral leads 45-26 midway through the 3rd Quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1561135' first='Keaton' last='Aldridge Jr']. and [player_tooltip player_id='1297083' first='Lebron' last='Gough'] playing well for Cathedral as well here in the 3rd Quarter. They now lead Bosse 57-34. This one is getting away from the Bulldogs.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Running clock was intact for the final 90 seconds of this one as Cathedral ran away with an 80-49 win. 6'7" senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1275770' first='Sheldon' last='Gatlin'] finished with 15 points while [player_tooltip player_id='1525663' first='Brady' last='Koehler'], [player_tooltip player_id='1297015' first='Deric' last='Cannady'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1561135' first='Keaton' last='Aldridge Jr']. chipped in 12, 12, and 10 points respectively. In the loss for Bosse [player_tooltip player_id='1158192' first='Taray' last='Howell'] led all scorers with 23 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">3:00 p.m. – Brownsburg 49 vs. Warren Central 44</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>In typical fashion for a team with Coach Criss Beyers, this Warren Central team can really guard. They have athletic guards that pressure the ball and good size inside. [player_tooltip player_id='2053677' first='Ezekiel' last='Kirby'] has 5 points while [player_tooltip player_id='1297060' first='Jevon' last='Guess'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1540391' first='Keshaun' last='Harlan'] each have 4 points. Warriors giving Brownsburg some fits with their defense. 13-8 after one quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nice run for Warren Central as they open up a 20-9 lead. Still dominating the game defensively. [player_tooltip player_id='1540391' first='Keshaun' last='Harlan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1297060' first='Jevon' last='Guess'] continue to lead the way with 8 and 7 points respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A pair of [player_tooltip player_id='1534940' first='Kayden' last='English'] free throws for Brownsburg was followed by two technical foul shots by [player_tooltip player_id='1293376' first='Grant' last='Porath'] due to an illegal substitution. [player_tooltip player_id='1172872' first='Jordan' last='Lomax'] added couple of foul shots with 2.8 seconds remaining as well. That helped the Bulldogs get back into a bit. They go into the halftime locker room trailing Warren Central 24-18. [player_tooltip player_id='1540391' first='Keshaun' last='Harlan'] leads the Warriors with 8 points. [player_tooltip player_id='1293376' first='Grant' last='Porath'] has 6 points for Brownsburg.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1172872' first='Jordan' last='Lomax'] nails a three off of a sideline out-of-bounds play to cut the Brownsburg deficit to one point. Warren Central leads 30-29 with 4:49 to play in the 3rd Quarter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1293376' first='Grant' last='Porath'] has been excellent down the stretch for the Bulldogs. Has had three go-ahead buckets between the late 3rd quarter and now here in the 4th. He is up to 15 points as Brownsburg leads Warren Central 44-42 with 1:53 to play.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Brownsburg holds on to win 49-44 over Warren Central. [player_tooltip player_id='1293376' first='Grant' last='Porath'] led all scorers with 18 points including 8 in the fourth quarter. [player_tooltip player_id='1172872' first='Jordan' last='Lomax'] added 14 points for the Bulldogs. [player_tooltip player_id='2053677' first='Ezekiel' last='Kirby'] had 12 points for the Warriors while [player_tooltip player_id='1540391' first='Keshaun' last='Harlan'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1297060' first='Jevon' last='Guess'] added 11 and 10 points respectively.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">4:45 p.m. – #9 (4A) Ben Davis 71 vs. #2 (4A) Fort Wayne Wayne 57</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Ben Davis led 16-11 after one quarter, but Fort Wayne Wayne built a comfortable lead in the second period. Then, the Giants came roaring back in the final 90 seconds with a couple buckets from Northwestern signee [player_tooltip player_id='1295357' first='KJ' last='Windham'] and a buzzer-beating three-point shot from [player_tooltip player_id='2282344' first='Justin' last='Harrington']. Wayne still leads 33-30 with [player_tooltip player_id='1158193' first='Jevon' last='Lewis'] scoring a game-high 11 points. [player_tooltip player_id='1297001' first='Chase' last='Barnes'] and Khayln Williams-Thomas each have 6 points for the Generals. [player_tooltip player_id='1761731' first='Ramone' last='Enis'] leads Ben Davis with 9 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Despite trailing at the half, Ben Davis went on to cruise to a 69-55 victory. Junior foward [player_tooltip player_id='1749499' first='Tavion' last='Williams'] led all scorers with 17 points while [player_tooltip player_id='1761731' first='Ramone' last='Enis'] added 16 points for the Giants. [player_tooltip player_id='1295357' first='KJ' last='Windham'] finished with 14 points and [player_tooltip player_id='1373105' first='Mark' last='Zackery'] added 12 points. For Wayne in the loss, [player_tooltip player_id='1158193' first='Jevon' last='Lewis'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1297001' first='Chase' last='Barnes'] each scored 13 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">6:30 p.m. – #1 (4A) Lawrence North 72 vs. #1 (2A) Brownstown Central 47</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Many Purdue showed up and immediately were disappointed as Boilermakers signee [player_tooltip player_id='1158245' first='Jack' last='Benter'] was in street clothes following a knee injury he sustained last evening. He will be sitting this one out for the Brownstown Central Braves.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1158213' first='Kobi' last='Bowles'] with an excellent 1st Quarter for the Wildcats. He is so hard to guard off of the dribble. Very explosive. He had 8 points in the period to lead Lawrence North. Otherwise, Brownstown is doing a good job of hanging around. 6'6" junior forward [player_tooltip player_id='1297005' first='Colby' last='Hall'] has 6 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>IU assistant coach Brian Walsh is back in attendance for this one to watch junior guard [player_tooltip player_id='1296979' first='Azavier' last='Robinson'] and sophomore forward [player_tooltip player_id='1729136' first='Brennan' last='Miller'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>VERY impressive performance thus far from 6'8" sophomore forward [player_tooltip player_id='2252564' first='Kai' last='McGrew']. He has 12 points and 3 rebounds for the Wildcats. Sky is the limit in terms of his potential. Physically stronger than even just a couple months ago. Very long and active on both ends. Good hands.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrence North leads Brownstown Central 33-21 at the half. [player_tooltip player_id='2252564' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] has a game-high 12 points while [player_tooltip player_id='1158213' first='Kobi' last='Bowles'] has added 8 points for LN. [player_tooltip player_id='1547584' first='Parker' last='Hehman'] leads Brownstown Central with 10 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lawrence North won in dominant fashion 72-47. [player_tooltip player_id='2252564' first='Kai' last='McGrew'] was outstanding for the Wildcats finishing with 18 points and 8 rebounds. [player_tooltip player_id='1296979' first='Azavier' last='Robinson'] added 12 points and [player_tooltip player_id='1729136' first='Brennan' last='Miller'] chipped in 11 points for the Wildcats. [player_tooltip player_id='1547584' first='Parker' last='Hehman'] led all scorers with 24 points in the loss for the Braves. [player_tooltip player_id='1297005' first='Colby' last='Hall'] added 12 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading">8:15 p.m. – #7 (4A) Crispus Attucks 53 vs. #8 (4A) Center Grove 46</h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Hot start for [player_tooltip player_id='1158238' first='Joey' last='Schmitz']. He has 7 points for the Trojans. The Trojans are doing a good job making it hard on [player_tooltip player_id='1297019' first='Dezmon' last='Briscoe'] around the basket. 6'10" Michael Ephraim has bothered him some while [player_tooltip player_id='1455666' first='Peyton' last='Byrd'] and [player_tooltip player_id='1547488' first='Will' last='Spellman'] have each blocked him at the rim.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Schmitz leads with 7 points at the end of the first period. Center Grove is up 13-10 over Crispus Attucks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Center Grove leads Crispus Attucks 25-22 at the half. [player_tooltip player_id='1158238' first='Joey' last='Schmitz'] has 11 points to lead all scorers. [player_tooltip player_id='1547490' first='Jalen' last='Bundy'] has added 6 points for the Trojans. Meanwhile, for Attucks, [player_tooltip player_id='1158227' first='Mason' last='Lewis'] has a team-high 8 points. Setting up for a good one here in the nightcap.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Junior wing [player_tooltip player_id='2277734' first='Eric' last='Jackson'] came out of the gate scoring five points in the third quarter to quickly life Crispus Attucks on top. It is now 27-25 Tigers with 5:30 to play in the 3rd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>[player_tooltip player_id='1547490' first='Jalen' last='Bundy'] with a couple of buckets to put Center Grove back in the lead, but [player_tooltip player_id='1297004' first='Chris' last='Hurt'] responded with a corner 3. Crispus Attucks leads 34-32 with 2:46 to play in the 3rd.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Center Grove had gone completely cold from the field here in the second half but are showing just a bit of life cutting it to 48-41 with 1:56 to play after a 3 from [player_tooltip player_id='1212044' first='Dylan' last='Meador'] and a layup from [player_tooltip player_id='1158238' first='Joey' last='Schmitz'].</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Crispus Attucks finishes off the night with a 53-46 win over Center Grove. [player_tooltip player_id='1158227' first='Mason' last='Lewis'] led all scorers with 16 points for the Tigers. [player_tooltip player_id='2277734' first='Eric' last='Jackson'] added 10 points. In the loss for Center Grove, [player_tooltip player_id='1158238' first='Joey' last='Schmitz'] finished with 14 points, [player_tooltip player_id='1547490' first='Jalen' last='Bundy'] added 12 points, and [player_tooltip player_id='1212044' first='Dylan' last='Meador'] chipped in 11 points.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->