Prep Hoops Indiana 2025-26 High School Preview - Class 1A (South)

It is almost time to tip-off the Indiana High School Basketball season. The games begin on Monday, November 22nd which means we are in full season preview mode here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters. We have spent the last few weeks updating and expanding our prospect rankings so that they are nice and fresh for the 2025-2026 season. This week, along with class-by-class previews, we will unveil our Prep Hoops Indiana All-State teams plus Mr. Basketball candidates. Let's begin here with an overview look at the Class 1A North.   <hr class="wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity" />   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">The Field</h2>   Sectional 57 @ Indiana School for the Deaf: Anderson Preparatory Academy, Indiana Math & Science Academy, Indiana School for the Deaf, International School of Indiana, Liberty Christian, MTI School of Knowledge, Purdue Polytechnic - Broad Ripple, Tindley   Sectional 58 @ Indianapolis Lutheran: Central Christian Academy, Eminence, Greenwood Christian Academy, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Metropolitan, Providence Cristo Rey, Victory College Prep   Sectional 59 @ Tri High School: Edinburgh, Knightstown, Morristown, North Decatur, South Decatur, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Tri, Waldron   Sectional 60 @ Milan High School: Crothersville, Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Milan, Oldenburg Academy, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial, Trinity Lutheran   Sectional 61 @ White River Valley High School: Bloomfield, Clay City, Cloverdale, Dugger Union, Lighthouse Christian Academy, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, White River Valley   Sectional 62 @ Loogootee High School: Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, Medora, North Daviess, Orleans, Shoals, Vincennes Rivet, Washington Catholic   Sectional 63 @ Borden High School: Borden, Christian Academy of Indiana, Henryville, Lanesville, New Washington, Rock Creek Academy, South Central (Elizabeth), West Washington   Sectional 64 @ Wood Memorial High School: Cannelton, Evansville Christian, Evansville Day, Northeast Dubois, Springs Valley, Tecumseh, Wood Memorial   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Toughest Sectional: Sectional 62 @ Loogootee</h2>   Most years it is pretty safe to simply pencil in Sectional 62 (formerly Sectional 63) at Loogootee High School as the toughest Class 1A Sectional in the state. In fact, it is typically one of the most balanced across all levels. That will be true once again this season at Barr-Reeve and Loogootee look to challenge defending State Champion Orleans. All three of those programs will once again be borderline Top 10 teams in Class 1A. One of the biggest storylines that shook up the Sectional was Coach Josh Thompson, who won the 2021 State Championship at Barr-Reeve leaving for rival Loogootee.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">State Title Contenders</h2>   Liberty Christian: The Lions have been knocking on the door each of the last two years. They have won four straight Sectional Championships and have reached back-to-back Semi-States. Talented junior guards [player_tooltip player_id='2140408' first='Kendrick' last='Martin'] and [player_tooltip player_id='2267054' first='Tywaine' last='Fuller'] return while their third running mate transferred to Bishop Luers. However, Liberty Christian did add 6'5" senior forward [player_tooltip player_id='2417030' first='Monte' last='Dillard'] from the Chicago area to help offset the loss. They will once again be the most talented team in the 1A South with plenty of firepower to lead them to Gainbridge Fieldhouse.   Bloomfield: Historically, Bloomfield is no stranger to postseason success. The Cardinals reached the State Finals in 2016, won the Sectional in 2018, 2020, 2021, and 2022, and won the Regional in 2019. However, they are on a two-year cold streak due to the emergence of Clay City. This could, and probably should, be the year that they return to cutting down the nets. Indiana Junior All-Star [player_tooltip player_id='1560962' first='Blake' last='Neill'] will arguably the best player in Class 1A. The 6'5" guard averaged 27.5 points and 5.3 rebounds per game last season. Neill alone will make Bloomfield a contender.   Hauser: The Jets broke through and won their first Sectional since 2017 eventually losing by two points, 69-67, to the State Champion Orleans Bulldogs. Despite losing their three leading scorers, the return of [player_tooltip player_id='2814297' first='Gavin' last='Keller']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/gavin-keller-2/"></a> and [player_tooltip player_id='2272841' first='Stryker' last='Gill']<a href="https://prephoops.com/player/stryker-gill/"></a> <a href="https://prephoops.com/player/stryker-gill/"></a> in the backcourt should give Hauser the ability to compete with anyone in Class 1A once again. Keller averaged 10.9 points per game last season while Gill averaged 8.6 points and 8.0 assists. Don't be surprised if they advance just as far, if not further, in the tournament this coming season.   Barr-Reeve: It is a new era at Barr-Reeve. After seven incredibly successful years, including the 2021 State Championship, head coach Josh Thompson moved across town to rival Loogootee. He left behind a very talented young core that should give new head coach, Heath Howington, a chance to compete at the top of Class 1A where the Vikings are used to being. Rising junior [player_tooltip player_id='3045017' first='Kierson' last='Lengacher'] is the top returners statistically having averaged 10.3 points per game last season. There were three freshman and a handful of sophomores that played key roles that are ready to step into larger shoes as well.   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Top Players</h2>   Alex Dewitt (Orleans H.S. 2026)   A.J. Foster (Loogootee H.S. 2026)   [player_tooltip player_id='2272841' first='Stryker' last='Gill'] (Hauser H.S. 2026)   [player_tooltip player_id='2539953' first='Jarrett' last='Harris'] (Indianapolis Lutheran 2028)   [player_tooltip player_id='1990195' first='Wyatt' last='Jones'] (Borden H.S. 2028)   [player_tooltip player_id='2814297' first='Gavin' last='Keller'] (Hauser H.S. 2026)   [player_tooltip player_id='2617833' first='Ishmael' last='Kiteka'] (Cloverdale H.S. 2028)   [player_tooltip player_id='3045017' first='Kierson' last='Lengacher'] (Barr-Reeve H.S. 2027)   [player_tooltip player_id='2140408' first='Kendrick' last='Martin'] (Liberty Christian 2027)   [player_tooltip player_id='1560962' first='Blake' last='Neill'] (Bloomfield H.S. 2026)   [player_tooltip player_id='2625553' first='Houston' last='Schoonover'] (Wood Memorial H.S. 2026)   <h2 class="wp-block-heading">Quick Hitters</h2>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Four of the preseason Top 5 teams in the Prep Hoops Indiana Class 1A Ranking are here in the South.</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Bloomfield's [player_tooltip player_id='1560962' first='Blake' last='Neill'], who averaged 26.7 points per game last season, will be one of the top scorers in the state once again this season.</li> </ul>   <ul class="wp-block-list"> <li>Wood Memorial is an under-the-radar team to watch. They return a trio of talented seniors from a 19-7 team that lost in the Sectional Championship last season.</li> </ul>

It is almost time to tip-off the Indiana High School Basketball season. The games begin on Monday, November 22nd which means we are in full season preview mode here at Prep Hoops Indiana headquarters. We have spent the last few weeks updating and expanding our prospect rankings so that they are nice and fresh for the 2025-2026 season. This week, along with class-by-class previews, we will unveil our Prep Hoops Indiana All-State teams plus Mr. Basketball candidates. Let's begin here with an overview look at the Class 1A North.