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Indiana high school girls track and field sectional results 2022

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Indiana high school girls track and field sectional results 2022

IHSAA ladies monitor and subject sectionals had been Tuesday night time.

Right here are the outcomes from Central Indiana, with high three finishers listed for every occasion.

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AT ZIONSVILLE

Groups: 1. Zionsville, 131.5; 2. Brownsburg, 126; 3. Plainfield, 121; 4. Avon, 113; 5. Mooresville, 55; 6. Monrovia, 33; 7. Danville, 21; 8. Southmont, 11; 9. Cascade, 8.5; 10. Tri-West, 3.

100 sprint: 1. Sophie Yovanovich, Zionsville (11.92); 2. Alana Springer, Avon (12.06); 3. Darrelle Rice, Brownsburg (12.43).

200 sprint: 1. Alana Springer, Avon (26.91); 2. Alysha Bradford, Mooresville (25.65); 3. Izzy Neal, Brownsburg (26.29).

400 sprint: 1. Alysha Bradford, Mooresville (57.74); 2. Paige Kirtz, Brownsburg (58.00); 3. Ellie Stewart, Plainfield (59.16).

800 run: 1. Veronica Hargrave, Plainfield (2:20.75); 2. Eva Altschul, Brownsburg (2:34.45); 3. Mackinsey Heagy, Zionsville (2:26.26).

1600 run: 1. Veronica Hargrave, Plainfield (5:05.98); 2. Jessica Hegedus, Avon (5:15.09); 3. Katherine Bowen, Zionsville (5:27.91).

3200 run: 1. Jessica Hegedus, Avon (11:25.32); 2. Hannah Taylor, Avon (11:38.46); 3. Religion Allen, Southmont (11:42.77).

100 hurdles: 1. Brooke Joseph, Plainfield (15.41); 2. Morgan Hoard, Avon (15.70); 3. Kennedy Haffner, Zionsville (16.074).

300 hurdles: 1. Joslyn Younger, Monrovia (47.02); 2. Jordan Denagall, Avon (47.56); 3. Mary Raikos, Zionsville (48.58).

4×100 relay: 1. Brownsburg, 47.94; 2. Zionsville, 48.37; 3. Avon, 49.49.

4×400 relay: 1. Zionsville, 3:57.86; 2. Brownsburg, 3:59.72; 3. Plainfield, 4:02.80.

4×800 relay: 1. Zionsville, 9:48.82; 2. Brownsburg, 10:07.10; 3. Avon, 10:14.03.

Excessive leap: 1. Emily Ritenour, Brownsburg (5-04); 2. Alexis Decker, Plainfield (5-4); 3. Haven Hudson, Plainfield (5-3).

Lengthy leap: 1. Michelle Nazarov, Zionsville (18-8); 2. Sophie Yovanovich, Zionsville (17-0); 3. Brooke Joseph, Plainfield (16-9.5).

Discus: 1. Whitney Willett, Monrovia (111-3); 2. Ellie Wilkerson, Plainfield (110-9); 3. Jada Lane, Danville, 107-8.

Shot put: 1. Katelyn Makinde, Zionsville (41-3); 2. Rebecca Leitzman, Mooresville (37-7.25); 3. Loria Snowden, Brownsburg (37-3).

Pole vault: 1. Kennedy Merrell, Zionsville (12-3); 2. Mackenzie VanBibber, Plainfield (12-0); 3. Zoe Arvanitis, Plainfield (11-3).

AT NEW PALESTINE

Groups: 1. Warren Central, 149.5; 2. Franklin Central, 129; 3. New Palestine, 98.5; 4. Roncalli, 77.5; 5. Greenfield-Central, 72; 6. Shelbyville, 25; 7. Beech Grove, 16.5; 8. Triton Central, 16; 8. Morristown, 16; 10. Lutheran, 12; 11. Scecina, 7; 12. Christel Home, 1.

100 sprint: 1. Jila Vaden, Warren Central (12.55); 2. Savannah Lake, Greenfield-Central (12.88); 3. Rylee Hurst, New Palestine (12.93).

200 sprint: 1. Jila Vaden, Warren Central (25.77); 2. Kayana Maroska, Greenfield-Central (26.24); 3. Josie Origer, Roncalli (26.47).

400 sprint: 1. Kayana Maroska, Greenfield-Central (59.42); 2. Rylee Hurst, New Palestine (1:00.12); 3. Breece Bass, Franklin Central (1:00.62).

800 run: 1. Abigail Adams, Franklin Central (2:23.39); 2. Valeria Lara, Roncalli (2:26.35); 3. Savah Garnette, Warren Central (2:26.47).

1600 run: 1. Abigail Adams, Franklin Central (5:21.99); 2. Tylar Whitaker, New Palestine (5:30.71); 3. Courtney Research, New Palestine (5:48.80).

3200 run: 1. Savana Miller, Franklin Central (11:45.93); 2. Dakota Miller, Franklin Central (11:47.96); 3. Makayla Coburn, Warren Central (12:40.81).

100 hurdles: 1. Mary Porter, Warren Central (15.32); 2. Kayana Maroska, Greenfield-Central (15.73); 3. Kilikina Schultz, Shelbyville (16.33).

300 hurdles: 1. Mary Porter, Warren Central (46.83); 2. Kilikina Schultz, Shelbyville (47.57); 3. Reagan Crouch, Greenfield-Central (49.31).

4×100 relay: 1. Warren Central, 49.15; 2. Roncalli, 50.86; 3. Franklin Central, 51.28.

4×400 relay: 1. Warren Central, 4:10.08; 2. New Palestine, 4:16.68; 3. Roncalli, 4:18.04.

4×800 relay: 1. Roncalli, 9:58.27; 2. New Palestine, 10:06.98; 3. Franklin Central, 10:25.89.

Lengthy leap: 1. Nyomi Myers, Warren Central (16-5.5); 2. Breece Bass, Franklin Central (16-4); 3. Lindsey McCord, Greenfield-Central (15-11).

Excessive leap: 1. Mary Porter, Warren Central (4-10); 2. Madison Brown, Triton Central (4-10); 3. Dakota Miller, Franklin Central (4-8).

Discus: 1. Sydney Miller, New Palestine (131-8); 2. Lillian Towne, Franklin Central (110-11); 3. Nhaydia Watson, Warren Central (107-5).

Shot put: 1. Quin Lumbley, New Palestine (43-8); 2. Nhaydia Watson, Warren Central (36-7); 3. Chanel Webber, Franklin Central (35-11).

Pole vault: 1. Rebecca Uhlik, Franklin Central (10-3); 2. Lily Vaught, Roncalli (9-6); 3. Carli Service provider, Warren Central (9-0).

AT PENDLETON HEIGHTS

Group scores: 1. Lawrence North, 170; 2. Mt. Vernon, 117; 3. New Citadel, 90.5; 4. Japanese Hancock, 54.5; 5. Pendleton Heights, 51; 6. Daleville, 42; 7. Anderson, 31; 8. Blue River Valley, 30; 9. Lapel, 14; 10. Shenandoah, 7; 11. Knightstown, 3; 12. Anderson Prep, 2.

100 sprint: 1. Adrianna Woods, Lawrence North (12.57); 2. Talaya Broaders, Lawrence North (12.84); 3. Anyssa Corridor, New Citadel (12.88).

200 sprint: 1. Adrianna Woods, Lawrence North (26.61); 2. Anyssa Corridor, New Citadel (27.12); 3. Talaya Broaders, Lawrence North (27.76).

400 sprint: 1. Megan Barnum, Lawrence North (1:02.32); 2. Alecea Brown, Lawrence North (1:03.97); 3. Alexandra Overshiner, Mt. Vernon (1:04:01).

800 run: 1. Carol Ludington, Lawrence North (2:26.24); 2. Charlee Gibson, Blue River Valley (2:26.48); 3. Ava Jarrell, Pendleton Heights (2:28.26).

1600 run: 1. Morgan Tharp, Mt. Vernon (5:26.20); 2. Religion Norris, Daleville (5:31.06); 3. Lydia Harvey, New Citadel (5:31.41).

3200 run: 1. Lydia Harvey, New Citadel (12:00.08); 2. Lydia Carrell, Mt. Vernon (12:13.20); 3. Amaya Pittman, Lawrence North (12:43.53).

100 hurdles: 1. Zoe Allen, Anderson (16.17); 2. Sydney Springman, Japanese Hancock (16.92); 3. Anna Stanfield, Mt. Vernon (17.00).

300 hurdles: 1. Anna Stanfield, Mt. Vernon (49.70); 2. Sydney Springman, Japanese Hancock (50.50); 3. Shamari Riley, Lawrence North (52.85).

4×100 relay: 1. Lawrence North, 49.86; 2. Anderson, 52.25; 3. Mt. Vernon, 53.68.

4×400 relay: 1. Lawrence North, 4:10.07; 2. Mt. Vernon, 4:21.15; 3. Japanese Hancock, 4:28.48.

4×800 relay: 1. Mt. Vernon, 9:54.98; 2. Lawrence North, 9:59.07; 3. New Citadel, 10:45.60

Excessive leap: 1. Allyson Madden, Blue River Valley (5-0); 2. Leilani Jones, Lawrence North (4-10); 3. Ellie Meyer, Japanese Hancock (4-10).

Lengthy leap: 1. Adrianna Woods, Lawrence North (16-9.25); 2. London Helloms, Lawrence North (15-9); 3. Emma Gasiorek, Mt. Vernon (14-10).

Pole vault: 1. Margaret Lewis, New Citadel (8-6); 2. Maria Mil, New Citadel (8-0); 3. Sophia Amegnigan, Mt. Vernon (7-6).

Shot put: 1. Malena Higgins, Anderson (38-10.5); 2. Jamaya Thomas, Lawrence North (34-8.25); 3. Whitney Warfel, Pendleton Heights (34-7.5).

Discus: 1. Alaina Bowman, New Citadel (112.9.5); 2. Ashleigh Gelfius, Lawrence North (107-4); 3. Jayla Tremble, Mt. Vernon (105-6.5).

AT PIKE

Group scores: 1. Pike, 141; 2. Ben Davis, 118; 3. Perry Meridian, 108; 4. Southport, 100; 5. Decatur Central, 57; 6. Cardinal Ritter, 51; 7. Crispus Attucks, 19; 8. Indiana Math & Science, 8; 8. Speedway, 8; 10. Covenant Christian, 2.

100 sprint: 1. Nyla Jones, Ben Davis (12.17); 2. Catalla Jones, Pike (12.42); 3. Ariana Smith, Ben Davis (12.72).

200 sprint: 1. Kacyra Simmons, Ben Davis (24.59)*; 2. Modupe Awosanya, Southport (25.61); 3. Sydney Randolph, Pike (26.10).

400 sprint: Kacyra Simmons, Ben Davis (58.20)*; 2. Maya Mundy, Perry Meridian (58.94)*; 3. Gia Clay, Pike (59.49)*.

800 run: 1. Ava Campbell, Southport (2:30.90); 2. Vanessa Newhouse, Perry Meridian (2:35.46); 3. Lily Gross, Perry Meridian (2:36.58).

1600 run: 1. Katelin Schwab, Pike (5:28.33); 2. Ayva Schmalz, Decatur Central (5:32.94); 3. Cecilia Mitchell, Southport (5:36.05).

3200 run: 1. Evelynn Garcia, Southport (11:57.06); 2. Sarah Jacob, Cardinal Ritter (12:00.61); 3. Rachel Schwab, Pike (12:00.82).

100 hurdles: 1. Reane’e Hogan, Ben Davis (15.76); 2. Abi Villarias, Cardinal Ritter (15.98); 3. Caressa Addison, Pike (16.91).

300 hurdles: 1. Catalla Jones, Pike (46.78)*; 2. Abi Villarias, Cardinal Ritter (48.11); 3. Mariah Scott, Ben Davis (49.24).

4×100 relay: 1. Ben Davis, 48.86*; 2. Pike, 49.41*; 3. Southport, 51.94.

4×400 relay: 1. Pike, 4:04.95*; 2. Ben Davis, 4:10.95; 3. Southport, 4:15.36.

4×800 relay: 1. Southport, 10:23.59; 2. Pike, 10:41.43; 3. Ben Davis, 10:58.70.

Excessive leap: 1. Maryava LeMasters, Perry Meridian (5-2); 3. Isabel Egan, Perry Meridian (5-2); 3. Miranda Woodard, Decatur Central (4-10).

Lengthy leap: 1. Modupe Awosanya, Southport (17-8); 2. Trinity Williams, Pike (16-6); 3. Mariyah Fields, Ben Davis (16-6).

Discus: 1. Alexandra Sitzman, Perry Meridian (108-3); 2. Cheyenne Hodges, Pike (108-1); 3. Aliseonna Garnett, Decatur Central (106-3).

Shot put: 1. Lariah Wood, Crispus Attucks (42-2)*; 2. Aliseonna Garnett, Decatur Central (39-1); 3. Alexandra Sitzman, Perry Meridian, 36-9.

Pole vault: 1. Isabelle Potter, Perry Meridian (8-6); 2. Maya Shebeshi, Perry Meridian (8-6); 3. Madison Inexperienced, Cardinal Ritter (7-6).

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AT FRANKLIN

Group scores: 1. Middle Grove, 177; 2. Columbus North, 123; 3. Whiteland, 107; 4. Franklin, 76; 5. Greenwood, 47; 6. Columbus East, 40; 7. Indian Creek, 30; 8. Southwestern, 18; 9. Waldron, 3; 10. Greenwood Christian, 1.

100 sprint: 1. Kristen Lavergne, Middle Grove (12.56); 2. Sydney Rodgers, Whiteland (12.59); 3. Olivia Nicoloff, Franklin (12.78).

200 sprint: 1. Madi Kramer, Middle Grove (25.56); 2. Kristen Lavergne, Middle Grove (26.58); 3. Sydney Rodgers, Whiteland (26.76).

400 sprint: 1. Kate Henselmeir, Middle Grove (57.93); 2. Makena Cruse, Greenwood (58.66); 3. Lauren Klem, Franklin (58.92).

800 run: 1. Lily Baker, Columbus North (2:15.31); 2. Julie Klaus, Columbus North (2:17.30); 3. Victoria Jackson, Whiteland (2:18.00).

1600 run: 1. Brianna Newell, Columbus North (5:11.53); 2. Abigail Jacobi, Columbus North (5:27.23); 3. Katia Olmstead, Whiteland (5:38.96).

3200 run: 1. Katherine Rumsey, Columbus North (11:08.44); 2. Julia Kiesler, Columbus North (11:12.13); 3. Bella Fuentes, Whiteland (12:11.10).

100 hurdles: 1. Madi Kramer, Middle Grove (14.87); 2. Alison Muck, Southwestern (15.55); 3. Aubrey Runyon, Franklin (15.65).

300 hurdles: 1. Emma Grey, Columbus East (47.32); 2. Skyler Sichting, Middle Grove (48.05); 3. Brooke Coffman, Franklin (48.10).

4×100 relay: 1. Middle Grove, 50.07; 2. Whiteland, 50.83; 3. Columbus North, 51.75.

4×400 relay: 1. Middle Grove, 4:07.99; 2. Franklin, 4:11.19; 3. Columbus North, 4:11.44.

4×800 relay: 1. Columbus North, 9:27.61; 2. Middle Grove, 9:55.46; 3. Indian Creek, 9:56.46.

Lengthy leap: 1. Lilly Rooks, Southwestern (16-10.5); 2. Kristen Lavergne, Middle Grove (16-10.5); 3. Sierra Newell, Columbus North (16-3.75).

Excessive leap: 1. Ellie Irwin, Greenwood (5-4); 2. Brooke Coffman, Franklin (5-3); 3. Melia Marlin, Whiteland (5-2).

Discus: 1. Shelby Wingler, Middle Grove (137-5); 2. Drew Mallory, Whiteland (134-3); 3. Brooklyn Taylor, Whiteland (120-6).

Shot put: 1. Shelby Wingler, Middle Grove (43-7.75); 2. Kylie Crum, Middle Grove (41-9.75); 3. Drew Mallory, Whiteland (39-9.75).

Pole vault: 1. Amy Luttrell, Greenwood (11-0); 2. Khloie Walker, Middle Grove (10-9); 3. Emilia Brown, Middle Grove (10-0).

AT HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN

In a sectional that featured three of Indiana’s high 4 groups, third-ranked HSE scored factors in all 16 occasions to edge Noblesville and Carmel.

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Group scores: 1. Hamilton Southeastern 141, 2. Noblesville 131, 3. Carmel 128, 4. Fishers 77, 5. Westfield 55, 6. Hamilton Heights 34, 7. Guerin Catholic 33, 8. Western Boone 13, 9. College 8, 10. Lebanon 4

100 sprint: 1. Ella Scally, Fishers (12.05); 2. Princess Campbell, Westfield (12.14); 3. Emily Norris, Carmel (12.42).

1,600 run: 1. Bridget Gallagher, Guerin Catholic (5:06.27), 2. Jamie Klavon, Carmel (5:06.87), 3. Olivia Mundt, Carmel (5:08.77).

200 sprint: 1. Ella Scally, Fishers (25.26); 2. Tobi Fapetu, Westfield (26.04), 3. Jocelyn Davis, HSE (26.17).

400 sprint: 1. Olivia Cebalo, Carmel (56.69), 2. Cambell Wamsley, Carmel (58.43); 3. Regan Wans, HSE (59.22).

800 run: 1. Summer season Rempe, Noblesville (2:14.49); 2. Brinkley Cooper, Noblesville (2:18.51); 3. Vera Schafer, Fishers (2:19.40).

3200 run: 1. Bridget Gallagher, Guerin Catholic (11:02.37); 2. Elizabeth Barrett (Fishers) (11:03.91); 3. Alivia Romaniuk, Carmel (11:04.28).

100 hurdles: 1. Allyson Elsbury, HSE (14.27); 2. Kiana Siefert, Noblesville (14.49); 3. Makenzie Loftin HSE (15.26).

300 hurdles: 1. Kiana Siefert, Noblesville (44.82); 2. Ella Blackmore, HSE (45.08); 3. Allyson Elsbury, HSE (45.49).

4×100 relay: 1. Carmel (Bailey, Belanger, Norris, Department) 48.66, 2. HSE (Davis, Mirro, Smith, Rios-Rojas) 48.68, 3. Westfield (Malin, Hauser, Campbell, Fapetu) 50.05

4×400 relay: 1. Carmel (Carlisle, Wamsley, Cebalo, Samms) 3:55.30, 2. Noblesville (Cooper, Rollins, Siefert, Rempe) 3:57.10, 3. Hamilton Southeastern (Mirro, Blackmore, Kepner, Wans) 3:57.56

4×800 relay: 1. Noblesville (Rempe, Cooper, Flynn, Hazelrigg) 9:23.29, 2. Carmel (Ricketts, Cebalo, Klopstad, Wenzler) 9:28.38, 3. Hamilton Southeastern (Newton, Latta, Kepner, Powers) 9:34.01.

Shot put: 1. Rosiebella Fiabema, HSE (39-4.25); 2. Hanna Alexander, Noblesville (37-9.25); 3. Taylor Reagor, Carmel (37-7).

Lengthy leap: 1. Ella Scally, Fishers (19-1); 2. Jehnea Mirro, HSE (18-10); 3. Allyson Elsbury, HSE (18-8.5).

Discus: 1. Hannah Alexander, Noblesville (141-6); 2. Taylor Reagor, Carmel (132-11); 3. Rosiebella Fiabema, HSE (125-1).

Excessive leap: 1. Kelsey Smith, Hamilton Heights (5-5); 2. Rylee Hassan, Noblesville (5-4); 3. Malina Miller, Noblesville (5-2).

Pole vault: 1. Laina Lillge, Noblesville (11-6); Ella Wilhelm, HSE (11-3); 3. Ashlyn Bauer, Westfield (10-6).

AT LAWRENCE CENTRAL

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Former Indiana basketball players say team doctor sexually abused them with unnecessary prostate exams

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January 15, 2025

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Former Indiana basketball players say team doctor sexually abused them with unnecessary prostate exams

Three former members of the Indiana men’s basketball team have accused former team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr., 88, of sexually abusing them during their playing days.

Haris Mujezinovic and Charlie Miller originally filed a lawsuit against Bomba in October, and John Flowers joined the suit this week.

Flowers, who played for the Hoosiers in 1981 and 1982, said he was subject to at least two unnecessary prostate exams.

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Longtime trainer Tim Garl is now listed as a defendant, as Flowers said Garl was aware of Bomba’s “invasive, harassing, and demeaning digital rectal examinations.”

“After his first physical, Flowers’s teammates told him he had ‘passed’ Dr. Bomba, Sr.’s ‘test,’ and that he would not have to undergo a digital rectal examination again,” the lawsuit states, via CBS Sports. “Garl laughed at Flowers and his freshman teammates and made jokes at their expense regarding the digital rectal examinations they endured.”

The university officially declined comment but sent a statement from September that said the school was conducting its own independent review on the matter.

The players’ attorney, Kathleen Delaney, said Bomba may have sexually abused at least 100 male athletes during his time at the school. Neither Garl nor Bomba’s attorney responded to a request for comment.

Bomba pleaded the fifth during a deposition last month.

Mujezinovic and Miller, who played under coach Bobby Knight in the 1990s, also alleged that Bomba conducted prostate exams that were not necessary.

The IU logo on a basketball during a Hoosiers game against the Michigan State Spartans Jan. 22, 2023, at Assembly Hall in Bloomington, Ind. (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

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“Dr. Bomba, Sr.’s routine sexual assaults were openly discussed by the Hoosier men’s basketball players in the locker room in the presence of IU employees, including assistant coaches, athletic trainers, and other Hoosier men’s basketball staff,” the lawsuit said, via NBC News.

“I’m standing up for all student-athletes who have suffered abuse,” Mujezinovic said in a statement. “I hope that more of our former teammates will speak out and share their stories publicly.”

“I will never understand why IU leadership did nothing to protect us from what I now understand was sexual abuse,” Miller said.

Added Flowers, “I am proud to stand up on behalf of my former teammates and other IU basketball players to seek justice for the sexual abuse we endured as members of the Hoosiers.”

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Top 5 Indiana Fever Potential WNBA Free Agency Targets

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January 15, 2025

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Top 5 Indiana Fever Potential WNBA Free Agency Targets

January 21 marks the day when WNBA teams and unrestricted free agents can begin to negotiate new contracts. February 1 is when these players can actually sign new deals with new teams.

Therefore, these next few weeks are about to get hectic in the women’s basketball world. And with the Indiana Fever’s impressive success and popularity increase last season, there’s a ton of attention on the offseason moves they’ll make.

But which available players are the best fits for Indiana? Who can propel them to being WNBA title contenders? In our opinion, it’s the five players (listed in order) below.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) rushes up the court during a July 12, 2024 game.

Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell (0) rushes up the court against Phoenix Mercury Celeste Taylor (12) on Friday, July 12, 2024, during the game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the Phoenix Mercury, 95-86. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

This one should come as no surprise. The Indiana Fever’s front office has made it clear that re-signing Mitchell (who has been with the team since 2018) is their top priority this offseason.

And for good reason. Mitchell and Caitlin Clark were arguably the WNBA’s best backcourt duo for the second half of the season and they appear to complement each other perfectly. Since Mitchell is an unrestricted free agent, the Fever are almost guaranteed to give her a core designation (barring a separate agreement between the parties). Thus, Mitchell would have to make it abundantly clear that she wants out of Indiana if they were to trade her.

Frankly, we don’t see that happening. We expect Indiana to get Mitchell re-signed early, which will then allow them to pursue one of the next four players on our list.

Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles downcourt during a September 24, 2023 game.

Sep 24, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Dallas Wings forward Satou Sabally (0) dribbles downcourt during the first half of game one of the 2023 WNBA Playoffs at Michelob Ultra Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images / Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Dallas Wings star Satou Sabally made it overtly clear last week that she has played her final game with the franchise that drafted her with the No. 2 pick of the 2020 WNBA Draft.

The Fever’s most pressing need is a wing player who has length, is a good defender, and can score in multiple ways. Sabally checks all of those boxes and then some. Out of any available players, there’s arguably no better fit for the Fever (aside from Mitchell) than Sabally. We expect them to pursue her aggressively this offseason and seem to have a good shot at securing her. It would almost certainly have to happen via trade however, as the Wings have cored Sabally.

Connecticut Sun guard DeWanna Bonner (24) defended by Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) on September 25, 2024.

Sep 25, 2024; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard DeWanna Bonner (24) defended by Indiana Fever guard Lexie Hull (10) during the second half during game two of the first round of the 2024 WNBA Playoffs at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images / Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Everything we said about the Fever’s needs at the wing position in the Satou Sabally section also applies to DeWanna Bonner. Her impending free agency has gone relatively under the radar, but her skill set is a solid fit for the Fever on paper.

The only clear downside is that she’s 37 years old, and likely only has a couple of seasons left. However, she might see Indiana as the perfect place to make one last run at a third WNBA championship. There’s also a connection with Fever coach Stephanie White, who likely could have insight into the desires of the Connecticut Sun’s numerous free agents.

Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard (6) reacts during a May 3, 2024 game.

May 3, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Wings forward Natasha Howard (6) reacts during the second half against the Indiana Fever at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Another underrated wing on the WNBA free agency radar is Dallas Wings standout Natasha Howard. One downside to Howard’s game is that she isn’t a great three-point shooter. But she is a lockdown defender and can score in enough ways to take the scoring load off of Clark and company when the need to do so arises. The Fever lacked on the defensive side of the ball a season ago and Howard could help alleviate that issue.

Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball during a June 4, 2023 game.

Jun 4, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Las Vegas Aces guard Kelsey Plum (10) dribbles the ball while Indiana Fever guard Erica Wheeler (17) defends in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images / Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Plum coming to Indiana might be a longshot, and there’s virtually a zero percent chance the Fever would pursue her if they re-signed Kelsey Mitchell. But if Mitchell ends up elsewhere, they could do much worse than bringing Plum on board.

Plum’s versatile scoring ability would surely be enhanced when she’s receiving passes from Caitlin Clark. Given that she’s one of the league’s biggest superstars, her profile would be heightened even more so playing alongside Clark.

If Plum does indeed want out of the Las Vegas Aces (which would be via sign-and-trade given her core designation), the Fever could very well come calling as a contingency plan.

Some believe that an excellent offseason for the Fever could turn them into 2025 WNBA Championship contenders. But what does an “excellent” offseason look like? We’d argue that it means signing two of these players, with one of them ideally being Kelsey Mitchell and the other being one of the three wings mentioned.

What’s for sure is that the decisions Indiana’s front office makes in the next month or so will be crucial for their future success.

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Indiana takes road win streak into matchup with Detroit

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January 15, 2025

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Indiana takes road win streak into matchup with Detroit

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Indiana Pacers (22-19, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (21-19, eighth in the Eastern Conference)

Detroit; Thursday, 7 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Indiana visits Detroit looking to extend its four-game road winning streak.

The Pistons are 15-14 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit is sixth in the Eastern Conference with 33.6 defensive rebounds per game led by Jalen Duren averaging 6.2.

The Pacers are 4-4 against Central Division teams. Indiana is 11-11 in games decided by at least 10 points.

The Pistons are shooting 46.9% from the field this season, 0.4 percentage points lower than the 47.3% the Pacers allow to opponents. The Pacers are shooting 48.9% from the field, 2.0% higher than the 46.9% the Pistons’ opponents have shot this season.

TOP PERFORMERS: Tobias Harris is averaging 13.3 points and 6.4 rebounds for the Pistons.

Tyrese Haliburton is averaging 18.1 points and 8.8 assists for the Pacers.

LAST 10 GAMES: Pistons: 8-2, averaging 113.9 points, 44.4 rebounds, 25.9 assists, 8.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 47.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 109.5 points per game.

Pacers: 7-3, averaging 116.9 points, 44.1 rebounds, 29.6 assists, 8.3 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 49.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.7 points.

INJURIES: Pistons: Jaden Ivey: out (leg).

Pacers: Tyrese Haliburton: day to day (hamstring), Aaron Nesmith: out (ankle), Isaiah Jackson: out for season (calf), James Wiseman: out for season (calf).

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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.

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