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Indiana All-Stars 2025: Here are your girls basketball top seniors to take on Kentucky

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March 14, 2025

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Indiana All-Stars 2025: Here are your girls basketball top seniors to take on Kentucky

Indiana All-Stars play Kentucky on June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

The 2025 Indiana high school girls basketball Indiana All-Stars have been selected.

This year’s 13-player roster includes 11 Division I commits, including four Power 4 recruits.

Players were selected by event director Mike Broughton and All-Stars coach Stacy Mitchell of Warren Central. Mitchell will be assisted by Hamilton Southeastern’s Brian Satterfield and Jennings County’s Kristi Sigler.

In a statement, Broughton said he, his staff and the All-Star coaches “watched many more games across the state than we normally do in a given year.”

“The 2025 edition of the Indiana All-Stars is a quality group that we feel will compete well against a Kentucky roster that includes two McDonald’s All Americans,” he continued. “This team with Stacy Mitchell of Warren Central as the head coach is blessed with size, quickness and shooting ability. Every year it is our goal to put together the best team who can work and play together to beat Kentucky. This group of All-Stars will be fun to watch.”

The Junior-Senior exhibition game is set for June 4 at Greenfield-Central. The first game against Kentucky will be June 6 at a site to be announced. The final game against Kentucky will be June 7 at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. All three dates will be doubleheaders with the IndyStar Indiana boys All-Stars.

2025 Indiana Miss Basketball will be announced at a later date.

2025 Indiana All-Stars

Players listed in alphabetical order with college commitment in parentheses.

Laila Abdurraqib, Lawrence Central (New Mexico)

A 5-8 point guard, Abdurraqib helped lead Lawrence Central to a state championship as a junior and a 22-2 finish as a senior. She averaged a career-high 14.2 points on 46% shooting, plus 5.3 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.3 steals per game. Abdurraqib totaled 1,061 points, 396 rebounds, 329 assists and 203 steals in three-plus varsity seasons (freshman and sophomore years shortened by injury).

Addi Baxter, Columbia City (Butler)

The program’s all-time leader for career points (1,859), assists (523), steals (478) and field goals made, the 5-9 Baxter led the semistate runner-up Eagles to their first sectional and regional titles since 1999-2000, averaging 24 points, 6.3 rebounds, 5.7 assists and 5.3 steals. She won 86 games over her four-year career.

Ella Bobe, South Knox (Southern Indiana)

The 5-9 point guard led the powerhouse Spartans to a 28-2 finish (only losses to 4A’s Hamilton Southeastern and Homestead) and the Class 2A state championship — the school’s first in any sport. Bobe averaged 19.4 points, 5.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.3 steals as a senior, and finished her career as the school’s all-time leader in points (1,756), assists (418) and 3s made (183).

Addie Bowsman*, Twin Lakes (Saint Francis, IN)

Bowsman, a Junior Indiana All-Star, suffered a season-ending knee injury in early October and will be unable to play. The 5-9 guard averaged over 21 points per game as a junior, and finished her varsity career with 1,440 points, 462 rebounds, 469 assists and 180 steals. Bowsman started on senior night earlier this year and scored the game’s first basket before exiting to a standing ovation.

Avery Gordon, Brownsburg (Purdue)

The 6-6 Gordon finished her career second on the school’s all-time scoring list with 1,626 points, to go with 816 rebounds and 227 blocks. A 56% shooter, she averaged 20.3 points and 10.3 rebounds per game — both career-highs — and totaled 80 blocks. Gordon also recorded 14 double-doubles.

Jacklynn Hosier, Alexandria (Vermont)

A 5-9 guard, Hosier averaged 20-plus points for a third consecutive season, clocking a career-high 25.2 over 27 games. She shot 52% from the field, 39% from 3 and 83% at the line, and rounded out her line with 7.2 rebounds, 5.9 assists and 7.4 steals per game. Hosier totaled a Madison County record 2,108 points, 563 rebounds, 392 assists and school-record 523 steals in four seasons.

Kya Hurt, Lawrence North (Illinois State)

It was a banner year for the 5-8 point guard, who averaged 12.6 points, 3.7 assists, 3.4 assists and 3.8 rebounds for the 4A state champion Wildcats. Hurt shot 46% from the field, 64% at the free throw line and converted 26-of-68 3-point tries (38%). She totaled 790 points, 257 assists and 199 steals for her career.

Jaylah Lampley, Lawrence Central (Mississippi State)

Lampley, a 6-1 shooting guard, led the Bears to 81 wins during her varsity career. She averaged 21.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.4 steals and 1.6 steals over 24 games as a senior, and finished her four-year career with a school-record 1,802 points, 580 rebounds, 209 steals, 201 assists and 52 blocks.

Maya Makalusky, Hamilton Southeastern (Indiana)

The IU-bound Makalusky put together a well-rounded stat line as a senior, averaging 22.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.8 steals for the 4A semistate runner-up Royals. She maintained her efficiency as a shooter, firing 49% from the floor, 40% from 3 and 80% at the line. The 6-4 guard will graduate as HSE’s all-time leading scorer with 1,933 points.

Monique Mitchell, South Bend Washington (Akron)

It was a career-year for the 5-11 forward, who set career-highs in points (18.2), rebounds (4.3), assists (2.6) and steals (3) per game, while shooting 49% (37% from 3, 75% at the line) and totaling 33 blocks. Mitchell, who accrued 97 wins, two regional titles and a 3A state championship as a freshman, finished her career with 1,313 points, 467 rebounds, 233 steals and 101 blocks.

Meredith Tippner, Noblesville (Miami)

Tippner scored a single-season record 623 points in 24 games this season, leaving her with 1,779 career points, second-most in Noblesville history. The 5-9 guard averaged 26 points, 9.9 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 4 steals this season. She rounded out her career line with 913 rebounds, 337 assists and a school-record 326 steals.

Kaycie Warfel, Pendleton Heights (Taylor)

The 5-10 guard/forward led Pendleton Heights to its first sectional championship in over a decade, averaging 23.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 5.2 steals. The school’s all-time leader in scoring (2,107 points) and steals (444), Warfel shot a career-best 37% from 3 and 48% from the field. She also accumulated 515 rebounds and 215 assists.

Brooke Winchester, Warsaw (Ball State)

Winchester led 4A state runner-up Warsaw to a 26-2 finish which encompassed the program’s first sectional title since 2015, first regional crown since 2013 and first semistate championship since 2004. The 6-0 forward averaged 13 points on 50% shooting (39% from 3, 80% at the line), 10.1 rebounds (school-record 282 this season) and 2.2 assists. She finished her career with 1,053 points, 688 rebounds, 163 assists and 113 steals.

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Kentucky loses recruiting prediction for 5-star forward Christian Collins as NIL looms large

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December 17, 2025

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Kentucky loses recruiting prediction for 5-star forward Christian Collins as NIL looms large

Collins, a 6-foot-8, 200-pound forward from Bellflower, California, is widely regarded as one of the premier frontcourt prospects in the country. His blend of athleticism, scoring ability, and defensive versatility made him a major priority for Kentucky head coach Mark Pope and his staff as they work to build future recruiting classes.

According to Jacob Polacheck of KSR, Collins’ recruitment is being heavily influenced by NIL structure and contract details, a growing trend at the top of the recruiting landscape. That reality was addressed publicly earlier this month by Kentucky athletic director Mitch Barnhart during Will Stein’s introductory press conference as the Wildcats’ new football head coach.

Barnhart pushed back strongly against the perception that Kentucky is at an NIL disadvantage, saying, “Enough about ‘have we got enough?’ We’ve got enough.” He also emphasized that Kentucky will not compromise its standards to land recruits. “We’ve got to do it the right way,” Barnhart said. “We’re not going to break the rules. That’s flat-out.”

While Kentucky no longer holds a crystal ball prediction for Collins, the Wildcats are not out of the race. However, his recruitment now appears far more fluid, underscoring the increasingly complex balance between elite talent, NIL expectations, and long-term program philosophy in modern college basketball.

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FCPS superintendent to recommend keeping Stables program at Kentucky Horse Park

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December 17, 2025

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FCPS superintendent to recommend keeping Stables program at Kentucky Horse Park

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Fayette County Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Demetrus Liggins announced Tuesday he will recommend keeping The Stables alternative school at its current location through the end of next school year.

The school is located within the Kentucky Horse Park and allows students to work with horses while learning in a smaller setting. FCPS’ “Project Right Size Bright Futures” initiative had been considering terminating the facility contract over efficiency reasons.

Parents like Jennifer Boling understand the implications of the decision after seeing what the program did for her two children.

“It’s just changed their complete life around. Neither one of them trusted adults before,” Boling said.

The district’s Right Size Bright Futures committee had been looking at cutting the school’s facility contract with the nonprofit Central Kentucky Riding for Hope. Liggins acknowledged Tuesday that while the program is costly, it is worthwhile.

Liggins said he wants to promote the work being done to find partnerships to help continue the program’s long-term viability.

School Board Chair Tyler Murphy told WKYT he was excited to hear about Liggins’ recommendation ahead of Thursday’s board meeting.

“They do incredible work. The passion around that work is very meaningful and powerful. It’s important because they are truly leaving an impact on every child that goes through their doors,” Murphy said.

The leader of the school’s partnering agency shares in Murphy’s excitement.

“Elated that there’s been a response and gratified that people took time to listen to the story of our participants,” said Pat Kline, executive director of Central Kentucky Riding for Hope.

Boling said while she is more optimistic than before, she needs to see results.

“I want to see them actually follow through and not just be words,” Boling said.

According to Liggins, the Stables program costs the school district about $1.1 million. A majority of that comes from personnel, he said.

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Unexpected death of central Kentucky woman prompts community fundraising effort

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December 16, 2025

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Unexpected death of central Kentucky woman prompts community fundraising effort

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Central Kentucky mother is working to raise money for her daughter’s funeral after the woman died unexpectedly while visiting a friend in Pennsylvania last week.

Ashley Lowery McCoy’s mother, Paula Carrier, said the community has stepped up during her time of shock, raising around $5,000 for funeral arrangements in just four days.

“She’ll look down on all of us, and she’ll be smiling. She’ll say, ‘Hey, they actually love me,’” Carrier said. “She’d be proud of everybody for stepping up. She’d see that she mattered.”

McCoy had recently left a sober living program about a month ago after battling drug addiction, according to her mother. At the same time, McCoy managed to leave an abusive relationship.

“My daughter’s seen me get clean. She wanted to get clean, and she did it,” Carrier said. “She would tell you, ‘Mom, you should be proud of me because I’m doing good,’” Carrier said.

McCoy’s pastor said she had recently given herself to God before leaving for her trip to Pennsylvania.

“You could tell that she was broken and she wants a change in life,” Senior Pastor at the Revival Hope Tabernacle church, Walter Rhodus said.

“She left this world and I mean she gets to spend eternity in heaven. That’s priceless. I mean, absolutely priceless,” the pastor said.

With Ashley’s funeral scheduled for December 19, the family is still $2,000 short of covering the costs. They have set up several donation locations in Jessamine County and Madison County.

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“No mom should have to do that. If I don’t get it, I don’t know what I want to do, I’ll sell everything I’ve got,” Carrier said. “If I could, I’d ride back here with her. I would take my child’s place.”

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