There is some good, young talented coming up through the program at Pendleton Heights High School with Houghtalen being a guard to watch in the Class of 2029. He found success at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase attacking the paint and finishing in the intermediate range. Houghtalen displayed a smooth pull-up jump shot and a reliable floater that he used to score over opposing size at the end of his drives.

Another 5’6″ guard on Team 1, Houghtalen maintained his poise with the ball and did a great job of not getting sped up even while competing against bigger, more physically developed defenders. He was at his best when setting up his teammates including a couple of excellent passes ahead in transition that led to baskets. The Pendleton Heights High School point guard was a consistent facilitator in all competitive settings at the Prep Hoops Indiana Freshman Showcase.