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2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards: See all winter nominees and spring watch lists

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March 27, 2025

2024-25 Indiana High School Sports Awards: See all winter nominees and spring watch lists

The Indiana High School Sports Awards, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, is proud to announce the nominees for players of the year for all winter sports and the watch list athletes for the spring athletes. The winter winners will be announced during the live show on Sunday, April 27 at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the show starting at 5 p.m.

During the live show, these nominees will be honored, along with player of the year nominees and winners from the fall. Those fall athletes were announced earlier in the school year and can be found here.

The show will also announce the winners of premier awards such as overall male athlete of the year, overall female athlete of the year, Courage Award, Team of the Year and Coach of the Year. Nominated athletes and watch list athletes who RSVP for the event can receive a free ticket here thanks to sponsors. Additional tickets are also free, thanks to the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, but must be obtained here.

Additionally, the Indiana Mr. Basketball Award, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, will be announced live during the show. The finalists for that award will be announced on indystar.com soon.

The guest speaker at the event will be Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White.

The Indiana High School Sports Awards show is part of the USA TODAY High School Sports Awards program.

Here are all the winter nominees and the spring watch list athletes …

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Addi Baxter, Columbia City High School — SR
Jaylah Lampley, Lawrence Central High School — SR
Maya Makalusky, Hamilton Southeastern High School — SR
Meredith Tippner, Noblesville High School — SR

Girls Wrestling

Aleksandra Bastaic, Highland High School — JR
Heather Crull, Northeastern High School — SR
Monica McMahon, Columbus East High School — SR
Kendall Moe, Hamilton Heights High School — JR
Julianna Ocampo, New Haven High School — SR
Ysabelle Ocampo, New Haven High School — SO

Girls Swimming & Diving

Lynsey Bowen, Carmel High School — SR
Ellie Clarke, Carmel High School — FR
Lucy Enoch, Carmel High School — JR
Kate Fetters, Carroll High School — SO
Adelyn Flessner, North Central High School — JR
Jordyn Glassley, Carroll High School — SO
Faith Gorey, Carmel High School — SO
Reagan Graves, Franklin Community High School — SR
Simone Hall, Park Tudor High School — JR
Ava Metzger, Zionsville Community High School — JR
Julie Mishler, Wawasee High School — SR
Madeline Moreth, Valparaiso High School — JR
Liliana Ratzlaff, Franklin Community High School — SR
Alex Shackell, Carmel High School — SR
Molly Sweeney, Carmel High School — JR
Lylah Theriac, Mooresville High School — JR
Alexandra Ward, Carmel High School — SR
Emily Wolf, Fishers High School — SO

Girls gymnastics

Samantha Boster, Chesterton High School — SO
Jillian Creager, Homestead High School — JR
Megan Garibay, Valparaiso High School — SR
Avery Gleave, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger — JR
Kobi Johnson, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger — SO
Maria Szczepanski, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger — SO

Boys wrestling

Jayden Bartoszek, Hanover Central High School — SR
Case Bell Brownsburg, High School — FR
Waylon Cressell, Warren Central High School — JR
Revin Dickman, Brownsburg High School — JR
Traevon Ducking, Brownsburg High School — FR
Tommy Gibbs, Brownsburg High School — JR
Mason Goelz, Avon High School — JR
Eddie Goss, Center Grove High School — SR
Kameron Hazelett, Lowell High School — FR
Gunner Henry, Brownsburg High School — SR
Peyton Hornsby, Center Grove High School — SO
Gavin Jendreas, Crown Point High School — SR
Michael Major, Carmel High School — SR
Michael Ortega, Portage High School — SR
Adrian Pellot, Merrillville High School — SR
Parker Reynolds, Brownsburg High School — JR
Nathan Rioux, Avon High School — JR
Isaiah Schaefer, Evansville Mater Dei High School — SR
Peyton Schoettle, Roncalli High School — JR
Matthew Staples, New Prairie High School — FR
Lucas Szymborski, Crown Point High School — SR
Noah Weaver, Rossville High School — SR
Julian Weems, Center Grove High School — SR
Michael White, Lawrence North High School — JR

Boys Swimming & Diving

Lucas Ackermann, Franklin Community High School — JR
Trent Allen, Carmel High School — SO
Grant Cates, Oak Hill High School — SR
Michael Gorey, Carmel High School — SR
Carter Hadley, Carmel High School — JR
Jonny Hines, Fishers High School — SR
Anderson Kopp, Carmel High School — SR
David Kovacs, Bloomington South High School — SR
Mason Lawson, Fishers High School — JR
Jonah Lee, Valparaiso High School — SR
Henry Lyness, Center Grove High School — JR
Lukas Paegle, Bloomington South High School — SR
George Patterson, Valparaiso High School — SR
Andrew Shackell, Carmel High School — SR
James Stewart, Bloomington North High School — SR
Jake Tarara, Brebeuf Jesuit Prepatory School — SR
Ethan Zhang, Carmel High School — SR
Yi Zheng, Carmel High School — SO

Softball Watch List

Maddie Engle, New Palestine High School
Ana Geyer, New Prairie High School
Carley Keller, Roncalli High School
Anna Moore, Cathedral High School
Izzy Neal, Brownsburg High School
Ava Ratliff, Bedford North Lawrence High School
Lizzy Sinders, Clay City High School
Grace Swedarsky, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Addy Ware, Floyd Central High School
Sadie Winsett, Castle High School
Ava Zachary, Penn High School
Berkley Zache, South Bend St. Joseph High School

Girls Track and Field Watchlist

Omema Anyanwu, Zionsville Community High School
Ellie Barada, Bloomington South High School
Ahniyah Bennett, Connersville High School
Elizabeth Butler, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Kya Crooke, Heritage Christian School
Libby Dowty, Indian Creek High School
Gwen Howard, Whitko High School
Ava Jarrell, Pendleton Heights High School
De’Janay Layne, Evansville North High School
Emily Norris, Carmel High School
Jane Paddock, Lawrence North High School
Isabella Sotelo, Eastern Hancock High School

Girls Tennis Watchlist

Anni Amalnathan, South Bend St. Joseph High School
Mischa Briggs, Fishers High School
Shaeli Castaneda, Marion High School
Lacy Hancock, Washington High School
Ava Harris, Angola High School
Maya Harris, Angola High School
Sophia Heaton, Kouts High School
Izzy Ireland, Fishers High School
Anna Kolb, Guerin Catholic High School
Katie Kolb, Guerin Catholic High School
Addison Lind, Warsaw High School
Emerson Lindsey, Waldron High School

Boys Track & Field Watchlist

Ian Baker Brownsburg High School
Kieran Barnewall Chesterton High School
Noah Bontrager Westview High School
Landon Dobbs Henryville High School
JonAnthony Hall Fishers High School
Jay Hmurovich Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Denhm Holt North Central High School
Weston Ott Churubusco High School
Will Riley Greenwood Community High School
Mason Schmitz Hamilton Southeastern High School
Marcus Townsend Avon High School
Caleb Winders Bloomington North High School

Girls Lacrosse Watch List

Alexa DeHart, Zionsville Community High School
Avery Goehl, Carmel High School
Breckin Hare, Carmel High School
Sophie Mock, Carmel High School
Lauren Richer, Park Tudor School
Lyla Weir, Center Grove High School

Boys Lacrosse Watch List

David Gould, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Max Kemp, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Trigg Lee, Cathedral High School
Dillon O’Rourke, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Caden Snapp, Center Grove High School
Collin Stevens, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

Boys Golf Watch List

Peyton Blackard, Gibson Southern High School
Jake Cesare, Westfield High School
Silas Haarer, Westview High School
Will Harvey, Westfield High School
Brody Holubar, Center Grove High School
Luke Johnston, Evansville North High School
Brayden Lamborne, Castle High School
Brayden Miller, Fairfield High School
Ryan Parker, Homestead High School
Brycen Tisch, Zionsville Community High School
Mattingly Upchurch, Hamilton Southeastern High School
Eli Wessel, Guerin Catholic High School

Baseball Watchlist

Alex Barr, Kankakee Valley High School
Mason Braun, Penn High School
Caden Crowell, Valparaiso High School
Rob Czarniecki, Chesterton High School
Matthew Fisher, Evansville Memorial High School
Gannon Grant, Center Grove High School
Brandon Logan, Fort Wayne Snider High School
Austin McNabb, Perry Meridian High School
Aiden Reynolds, Noblesville High School
Parker Rhodes, Greenfield-Central High School
Aiden Smith, Shelbyville High School
JD Stein, Carmel High School

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President Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Indiana Senate Republicans

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14 hours ago

November 16, 2025

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President Trump ‘very disappointed’ in Indiana Senate Republicans

INDIANAPOLIS — President Donald Trump is criticizing Indiana State Senate Republicans in a Truth Social post, saying he is “very disappointed” that lawmakers do not want to move forward with redistricting. He also said that Governor Mike Braun “wouldn’t be governor without him.”

This comes after Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, a Republican, announced Friday that the Indiana Senate will not return in December to vote on redistricting, due to a lack of votes.

The Trump Administration has been adamantly pushing mid-decade redistricting in Indiana in an attempt to gain more Republican seats in the 2026 midterm elections. Redistricting is traditionally tied to the census, with new maps drawn every 10 years. Vice President J.D. Vance even flew to Indiana to try and convince state Republicans to comply with the president’s unprecedented demand for mid-decade redistricting.

In his Truth Social post, Trump refers to Braun as “a friend of mine,” but then says that Braun “perhaps, is not working the way he should to get the necessary votes.” Trump continues by saying, “Mike wouldn’t be Governor without me (Not even close!).”

The president goes even further, implying Republicans who don’t agree with his desires to be “weak” while also calling for “any republican that votes against this important redistricting” to be primaried.

In the final line of the post, he says senators should “do their job,” adding, “if not, let’s get them out of office ASAP.”

Learn more about the redistricting decision here. Find The Truth Social post here.

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Wisconsin football insider: Underdog Badgers land a few shots on No. 2 Indiana

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1 day ago

November 15, 2025

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Wisconsin football insider: Underdog Badgers land a few shots on No. 2 Indiana

BLOOMINGTON, IND. – A look back at Wisconsin’s 31-7 loss to No. 2 Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 15, at Memorial Stadium.

Big picture

The loss assures the Badgers (3-7, 1-6 Big Ten) a second straight losing season, but most understood this was a game where they faced long odds to win. Wisconsin is like most struggling teams. It gives you glimpses of good play but sometimes can’t sustain it enough to win. They were able to sustain it last week against Washington, but Indiana is a much better team with a Heisman Trophy candidate at quarterback (Fernando Mendoza).

The big takeaway is that Wisconsin, with a freshman quarterback and another injury (Gideon Ituka) managed to land a few punches against a team headed for a high seed in the College Football Playoff.

Box score | Standings | UW schedule

Turning point: Opportunity missed late in the first half

Wisconsin was set to head into the half on a high after Carter Smith connected with tight end Lance Mason for a 45-yard touchdown with 3 minutes 42 seconds to go in the second quarter. The extra point tied the game, 7-7.

The Badgers, who were 29½-point underdogs, needed one final stop to go into halftime. They couldn’t get it. Boosted by a 37-yard pass play from Mendoza to former Badgers tight end Riley Nowaowski, Indiana scored a field goal with 55 seconds to play.

And when Indiana added a touchdown on its first possession of the second half, you knew the Badgers would face an uphill battle getting back into the game.

Thumbs up: Peterson and Perkins have solid performances, Posa delivers again

Darryl Peterson finished with six tackles and a career-high 2 ½ sacks. The sacks led to two punts and a stalled Hoosiers drive that forced a field goal.
Defensive tackle Charles Perkins, who has missed time due to injury, finished with four tackles and two tackles for a loss, both season highs.
The Badgers remained aggressive in short-yardage situations, going for it twice on fourth down and converting each time.
Linebacker Mason Posa led the Badgers with 12 tackles and one sack. It was his third straight game of double-digit tackles.
D’Yoni Hill admitted to getting beat on a deep ball early in the third quarter that led to Indiana’s second touchdown, but he is an aggressive and sure tackler. He finished with nine tackles, one shy of his career high.

Thumbs down: Missed FG, turnovers hamper Badgers

Freshman QB Carter Smith lost a fumble and had a pass intercepted in the second half. Both turnovers led to IU touchdowns.
Nathanial Vakos missed a field goal for the second straight week. His 42-yard attempt would have given UW a lead after the first possession.
UW held the ball 17 minutes 12 seconds in the first half but less than 9 minutes in the second half.

Wisconsin football schedule: Badgers host Illinois in final home game of the season

The Illini (7-3, 4-3) bounced back from back-to-back losses to Ohio State and Washington last month with wins over Rutgers on Nov. 1 and Maryland on Nov. 15. The Badgers are 2-1 against Illinois since Bret Bielema took over in 2021, but that loss was at home in 2022 in what turned out to be Paul Chryst’s final game as head coach.

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What channel is Indiana football vs Wisconsin on TV today? Start time, streaming, schedule

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2 days ago

November 15, 2025

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What channel is Indiana football vs Wisconsin on TV today? Start time, streaming, schedule

The Indiana football team is 10-0 going into today’s game against Wisconsin (3-6) at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

Last week, IU defeated Penn State, 27-24. The Hoosiers are No. 2 in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Hoosiers are 7-0 in the Big Ten, while the Badgers are 1-5.

Through 10 games, IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza has thrown for 2,342 yards, 26 touchdowns and five interceptions. Omar Cooper Jr. leads the Hoosiers with 52 receptions, 701 yards and nine scores.

Wisconsin owns wins over Miami (Ohio), Middle Tennessee and Washington. They have lost to Alabama, Maryland, Michigan, Iowa, Ohio State and Oregon.

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When is Indiana vs Wisconsin game in Week 12 of the college football season? What date is Wisconsin at IU football?

Indiana vs Wisconsin is Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington.

What time does Wisconsin vs Indiana game start today, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025? When does IU football vs Wisconsin begin?

IU vs Wisconsin begins at noon ET Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025.

What channel is Indiana football vs Wisconsin game today? How to watch Wisconsin at IU football on TV

TV: BTN with Jeff Levering (play-by-play), Jake Butt (analyst) and Brooke Fletcher (sideline)

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Where to stream, watch IU vs Wisconsin football game today, Saturday, November 15, 2025? Streaming Indiana football vs Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium

Streaming options include Fubo, which offers a free trial.

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How to watch, stream the Indiana football vs Wisconsin game today, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025? Streaming IU vs Wisconsin at Memorial Stadium

Catch all the action between Indiana football and Wisconsin from Bloomington on BTN with Fubo (free trial).

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How to listen to Indiana vs Wisconsin game today on radio, Saturday, Nov. 15? Streaming IU vs Wisconsin football at Memorial Stadium

Radio: Indiana Hoosier Sports Network with Don Fischer (play-by-play), Buck Suhr (analyst) and John Herrick
Streaming: SiriusXM Channel 117 or 195

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Ticket prices for the Indiana vs Wisconsin game at Memorial Stadium start at $85 on StubHub.

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Who is favored between Indiana football and Wisconsin? Predictions, picks, betting odds for IU vs Wisconsin

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Indiana 42, Wisconsin 13: “Injuries and schedule difficulty robbed Wisconsin of the opportunity for any meaningful turnaround, but it’s still been jarring to see how bad the Badgers have been at times in 2025. The vote of confidence in Luke Fickell probably helped deliver an upset win last weekend in Madison. And Wisconsin will challenge Indiana’s ability to run the ball. But it’s so difficult to see anything other than a comfortable IU win here.” – IU reporter Zach Osterman
Spread: Indiana by 29.5
Over/under: 44.5
Moneyline: Indiana -10000, Wisconsin +2000

Big Ten football schedule for Week 12

Fri., Nov. 14: Minnesota at Oregon, 9 p.m., Fox
Sat., Nov. 15: Wisconsin at Indiana, noon, BTN
Sat., Nov. 15: Michigan at Northwestern, noon, Fox
Sat., Nov. 15: Iowa at USC, 3:30, BTN
Sat., Nov. 15: Penn State at Michigan State, 3:30 p.m., CBS
Sat., Nov. 15: Maryland at Illinois, 3:30 p.m., FS1
Sat., Nov. 15: Purdue at Washington, 7 p.m., FS1
Sat., Nov. 15: UCLA at Ohio State, 7:30 p.m., NBC

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