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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 …
IndyStar Miss Basketball – Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever
- 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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Sports Seriously
The Indiana Pacers lost 63 games this season for a chance at a franchise-changing lottery pick. On Sunday, May 10, they lost that chance, too.
All Pacers president Kevin Pritchard could do was apologize for taking the risk.
Indiana’s pick landed at No. 5 in the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, one spot outside the top four protections attached to a midseason trade. The selection now belongs to the Los Angeles Clippers .
Shortly after the results were announced, Pritchard took social media and apologized.
“I’m really sorry to all our fans,” Pritchard wrote. “I own taking this risk. Surprised it came up 5th after this year. I thought we were due some luck.”
The Pacers entered the lottery with a 52.1% chance of securing a top-four pick after finishing 19-63, the second-worst record in the NBA. It wasn’t enough.
Indiana sent Bennedict Mathurin, Isaiah Jackson, a 2028 second-round pick and a 2029 first-round pick to Los Angeles in the midseason deal for Ivica Zubac and Kobe Brown, along with the conditional 2026 first-rounder. The pick was theirs to keep only if it landed in the top four.
Zubac appeared in just five games for Indiana after the trade because of a fractured rib.
“This team deserved a starting center to compete with the best teams next year,” Pritchard wrote. “We have always been resillient.”
Pritchard will have to be resilient if he looks at the replies to his statement. About half of the Pacers fans’ comments were not happy, and fans of other teams called him out for “tanking.”
There were also a large number of fans who were supportive of Pritchard taking that risk.
Tyrese Haliburton is expected to return next season after tearing his Achilles in last year’s NBA Finals. The Pacers will have him Pascal Siakam and a roster they think is built to compete. They just won’t have that first-round pick to add to it.
The 2026 NBA Draft begins June 23 in Brooklyn.
Caitlin Clark explains what she learned from injury in Indiana Fever season
Caitlin Clark spoke for seven minutes on the opening day of Indiana Fever training camp. Here’s what she learned from an up-and-down season, and more.
INDIANAPOLIS — Caitlin Clark has some new strategies to help keep her loose throughout games, and one garnered a lot of attention in the Indiana Fever’s season opener against the Dallas Wings.
Saturday was Clark’s first regular season WNBA game since July 2025, when she suffered a right groin injury against the Connecticut Sun. She was limited to just 13 games last season because of various injuries that compounded and lingered throughout the season, including to her left groin, right groin, left quad, and ankle.
Clark, who finished with 20 points, five rebounds and seven assists in 30 minutes, went back to the Fever’s tunnel twice throughout the 107-104 loss, and she said postgame it was just to get her back readjusted. It’s something new for the Fever star after she missed most of last season because of various injuries, but she didn’t report any major issues with her back.
“It gets out of line pretty quickly,” Clark said. “It’s just that, getting my back put back in place a little bit, but other than that, I feel great.”
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Clark also started wearing a heat therapy pad on her back as well when she’s on the bench, but that doesn’t automatically mean an injury, either. Former Fever player Natasha Howard wore one while sitting on the bench the entire 2025 season, and she did not miss a game.
These back issues, Fever coach Stephanie White said, shouldn’t keep her out of the game.
“We wouldn’t have played her 30 minutes if she wasn’t OK,” White said.
Clark’s response postgame came after ABC’s commentators reported in-game that trainers were working on Clark’s hip flexor and groin area — the same that kept her out of most of the 2025 season. When asked about ABC’s in-game report, White said: “That would be the first time I’ve heard that.”
Fever communications staff added that they did not provide an official update to ABC on why Clark left for the tunnel, so everything reported on the broadcast in-game was speculation.
“I think it’s just part of maintaining the body,” White added of the tunnel trips. “… I mean, look, when we’re all really young, we don’t learn proper mechanics, and then it doesn’t get exposed until something happens, and we’re trying to get her body mechanically the way it needs to go. This is gonna be an ongoing thing, and not just her. We’ve had multiple players who have gone back, and we don’t have a blue tent, right, but they’re gonna go back and get it adjusted and make sure that the body’s working.”
Chloe Peterson is the Indiana Fever beat reporter for IndyStar. Reach her at chloe.peterson@indystar.com or follow her on X at @chloepeterson67. Get IndyStar’s Indiana Fever and Caitlin Clark coverage sent directly to your inbox with our Caitlin Clark Fever newsletter. Subscribe to IndyStar TV: Fever for in-depth analysis, behind-the-scenes coverage and more.
The six towns below all sit within a two-hour drive of downtown Indianapolis, close enough for a quick trip into the city, far enough that housing money goes considerably further. Each one brings something specific to the trade. Frankfort pairs lower-than-state-median home values with a small-town pace and an 18-hole course right next to its top assisted-living campus. Connersville has a working heritage railroad running through downtown and a population where nearly one in five residents is already over 65. Greenville, just over the Ohio line, splits the difference between Indianapolis and Dayton and still keeps a Main Street that earns the name.
Frankfort, IN
About 40 minutes from Indianapolis, Frankfort is one of the best blends of senior resources and affordability around the capital. Rent comes in well below the average inside Indianapolis city limits per Zillow, and home values sit below the state median. Combined with healthcare at IU Health Frankfort Hospital and senior living communities like Wesley Manor, independence in retirement is realistic here.
Things happen at a slower pace, which might be just the speed a senior is looking for in a new community. The historic downtown holds shops and eateries like the locally loved Downtown Diner. For golf, Frankfort Commons Golf Course is a well-maintained 18-hole course right next to the Wesley Manor campus.
Crawfordsville, IN
Crawfordsville sits roughly 55 minutes from downtown Indianapolis and offers an affordable alternative for retirees who want some distance from the city. The proximity keeps seniors connected to a wealth of resources when they’re not using in-town options like emergency and specialty care at Franciscan Health Crawfordsville or social programming at the Crawfordsville Community Center. The cost of living here runs 10% below the national average per the Economic Research Institute, with rent and home values below the state median.
Cultural life is a big draw, much of it tied to Wabash College’s programming. The town was also the home of Lew Wallace, who wrote Ben-Hur, and residents can dig into that history at the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum. Outdoor options include Turkey Run State Park’s views and trails or Sugar Creek Nature Park’s nearly 64 acres for birdwatching.
Shelbyville, IN
Shelbyville sits about 35 minutes from downtown Indianapolis. Its centuries-old architecture is a draw, and its commitment to senior living is solid. Ashford Place Health Campus is a top-tier assisted living facility with a life enrichment team on site. Healthcare is conveniently placed via the Indianapolis proximity, with smaller clinics in town for specialty and short-term care. Home values run below the state median per Zillow.
To see the ‘Streets of Old Shelby,’ visit the Grover Center Museum and Historical Society. The free attraction has storefronts from the early 1900s, including a bank, post office, and saloon. The Historic Strand Theatre opened in 1916 and still plays films, hosts concerts, and works as a community gathering spot. A few miles away, Horseshoe Indianapolis offers horse racing and casino games for anyone wanting a livelier change of pace.
Connersville, IN
Connersville has long been a solid option for seniors, which is probably why nearly 20% of the population is over 65. The town sits about an hour and 15 minutes from Indianapolis, a reasonable drive for those commuting regularly. The cost of living offsets the distance, falling below the national average across most categories. If assisted living becomes a need, places like Hickory Creek promote independent living with various levels of assistance.
Standing here since 1813, Connersville blends history and nature for retirees ready for a slower pace. The historic downtown district has a few protected properties, including the Canal House, a museum focused on Fayette County’s history. The Whitewater Valley Railroad runs along the historic Whitewater Canal on diesel locomotives with a direct connection to Metamora. Connersville is also a gateway to Brookville Lake, with 25 miles of shoreline and access for fishing, camping, and hiking.
Greenville, OH
Crossing into Ohio, Greenville sits about an hour and forty-five minutes from Indianapolis and only about 50 minutes from Dayton. The cost of living runs below the national average, including a $650 a month median rent that comes in below what people pay in Indianapolis. Connection is another big draw, starting with Wayne HealthCare’s facilities, which now include a helipad and robotic technology for orthopedic surgeries. For assisted living, Trustwell Senior Living at Oakley Place is a top option.
Greenville works for seniors looking for an American Main Street town. Local history is on display at the Garst Museum & National Annie Oakley Center. The historic downtown has many protected facades and shops including the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe, which has been there since 1934. Greenville also hosts the Great Darke County Fair in August, with entertainment, showcases, rides, and harness racing.
Richmond, IN
About an hour and 15 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, Richmond is one of the most cost-effective and connected options on the entire list. The general cost of living runs below the national average and below Indiana’s average. Reid Health’s campus covers emergency, cardiovascular, orthopedic, and vascular care. The town has multiple senior amenities including Springs of Richmond and the Friends Fellowship Community for retirees who need more attention as they age.
Richmond has historical depth from several angles. Wayne County’s evolution gets the full treatment at the Wayne County Historical Museum, housed in an old Quaker house from the 19th century. Richmond was also home to Gennett Records, a recording studio that produced songs for Louis Armstrong and Bix Beiderbecke, now honored at the Gennett Records Walk of Fame. The arts side runs through the Civic Hall Performing Arts Center, with a packed performance calendar from Richmond’s own professional symphony.
Towns near Indianapolis can mean greater savings for seniors without giving up the resources of the big city. Each of the six places listed brings something different, whether it’s the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe in Greenville serving loose meat sandwiches since 1934 or riding the rails on refurbished diesel locomotives from downtown Connersville.
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