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  A long and versatile 5'8" guard, Casey as an underclassman was part of a Central Catholic team that eliminated 2K scorer/Western Michigan commit  Alli Harness  and Carroll (Flora) from postseason play in consecutive seasons. On a program that advanced to the Fieldhouse as recently as 2022, she figures to play a significant role for the Knights as part of their next wave of talent in the forthcoming seasons. Schuessler is overly humble to the point I had to ask her to specify when she had her 33-point performance (which actually came when she was a 6th grader! 😲). What is your favorite movie? Schuessler: " Mean girls and 10 Things I Hate About You. " What is your favorite food? Schuessler:  " Salads and fruit. " Who is your favorite athlete? Schuessler: " Larry Bird. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Schuessler: " Getting second in state in a free-throw contest and also scoring 33 points once in a game (

Back on January 30th, Caston senior Addison Zimpleman was on a mission not to end her basketball career on a three-game losing streak. Heading into their sectional draw at South Newton High School against West Central that night, that was just the reality the Lady Comets were facing coming off losses against Carroll (Flora) and Bremen the previous week. Taking postseason play by storm against the Trojans of WC,  Zimpleman nailed a three during her team's first possession and erupted for 21 points in just the first half. " I was feeling really good! " exclaimed Zimpleman. " I knew with it being my senior year this was my last go-around. I did not want to hang up my #13 jersey just yet. With that being said, it was all gas and no brakes! " Addison made her fourth three-pointer of the game during garbage minutes in the second half, finishing with 24 points in the 62-37 triumph. The 5'6", 150 lb. multipositional player averaged career highs with averages o

  - A 6'1" center/power forward at Central High School in Evansville, Indiana. - Averaged 19.0 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals, and 2.3 blocks per game as a sophomore this past season. - Produced a total of 11 double-doubles and six 20-10 games during the 2023-24 season. - Collected 22 points and 10 rebounds in a 65-38 win over New Albany on Nov. 10. - Recorded another double-double with 16 points and 11 rebounds in a 71-29 win at Boonville on Nov. 15, also adding two assists and four blocked shots. - Scored a season-high 29 points and added 17 rebounds and four steals during a 63-34 win over North Posey on Nov. 21. - Recorded 16 points, nine rebounds, and four assists in a 52-38 victory over Jasper on Dec. 2. - Made both of her three-point attempts en route to 20 points and 11 rebounds in a 50-27 win over Southridge on Dec. 22. - Scored 26 points while connecting on two-of-three from three-point range in a 62-58 win over Bloomington South on Jan. 13. - Recorded

- A 5'3" guard at Shelbyville High School in Shelbyville, Indiana. - Concluded her basketball career with averages on 3.3 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 2.1 steals per game as a senior during the 2023-24 season, as the Golden Bears won 15 games. - Scored a season-high 10 points and added four steals during a 66-31 win at Morristown on Nov. 11, connecting on two-of-three from three-point range. - Made a three-pointer in three consecutive games in early December against New Palestine, New Castle, and Greenfield-Central, also recording a season-high four assists in the win over New Castle. - Recorded eight points and four rebounds in a 60-35 win over Whiteland on Jan. 17. - Produced four points and five rebounds in a 67-52 win over Delta on Jan. 20. - A 27 percent three-point shooter (7/26) as a senior during the 2023-24 season. - As a sophomore, made three three-pointers in a game against Rushville on Jan. 11, 2022, scoring nine points. - And during her junior season, El

An eighth grader at Clay Middle School in Carmel, Indiana, Bella is a 5'6" guard who has shown an ability to finish at the basket with either hand. The youngest person to ever participate in my Q&A series, she is set to attend Indiana's largest high school during the later portions of 2024. Pressure? Let's ask Bella herself... What is your favorite movie? Ramsey:  " My favorite movie is the first Top Gun movie because I like how action-filled it is and I think that the young Tom Cruise is good-looking. " What is y our favorite food? Ramsey:  " My favorite food is strawberries. I love how fresh they taste! " Who is your favorite athlete? Ramsey: " My favorite athlete is either Caitlin Clark or Steph Curry because even though defenders try to shut them down, Caitlin and Steph still find a way to get involved in the offense and find scoring opportunities. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Ramsey: "

A load at 5'7" and 155, Zorman possesses the strength and athletic ability to play just about any position on the court. She was named her team's Offensive MVP, scoring the most points while also corralling the most rebounds as well. An All-Conference selection in the Southwestern Indiana conference, Delaney has perhaps been yours truly's most enthusiastic Q&A participant to this point... What is your favorite movie? Delaney: " I would have to say my favorite movie is Fatherhood starring Kevin Hart! Truly is a beautiful movie. " What is your favorite food? Delaney: " My favorite food is no doubt garlic steak and potatoes! " Who is your favorite athlete? Delaney: " Grace Berger! She’s so smooth with what she does and she was truly someone to look up to when she played at IU. " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Delaney: " My proudest moment as a basketball is that I get to be a role model to little

As a supporting player on a Reitz Panthers team that reached new heights on The Hill with 14 wins, Ashleigh made six three-pointers during the course of this past season. She also plays volleyball... What is your favorite movie? Dearing: " The  Hunger Games, like all of them. " What is your favorite food? Dearing: " Sushi. " Who is your favorite athlete? Dearing: " L aney Choboy. Her hustle and dedication amazes me. " What was  your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Dearing: " P roudest moment is playing with these girls that I’ve grown up with. I’ve played basketball with everyone on my team before high school and watching them become better makes me proud. " Where do you foresee yourself in five years’ time? Dearing: " I see myself going to college and getting my degree. " If you could go anywhere for a seven-day vacation, where would it be? Dearing: " I ’ve always wanted to go to Thailand and go to their bea

  Scharlach was an all-conference selection in 2023-24, the only freshman to achieve such an honor in the Northeast Corner Conference here in Indiana. Grace has impressed me with her shooting ability in the early goings of her career (38% three-point percentage) and has quite an outlook moving forward... What is your favorite movie? Grace: " Not a movie but a series, The Last Dance. " What is your favorite food? Grace: " Sushi . " Who is your favorite athlete? Grace: " Caitlin Clark, of course! " What was your proudest moment as a basketball player to this point? Grace: " Looking back at all the accomplishments made this past year makes me really proud! I’m proud to see my hard work pay off! I was able to play varsity basketball as a freshman and make notable contributions to the team. I led the team in five areas (points, assists, steals, FT %, & 3%). I also was selected for the All Conference Team. Our team also had a great year, turning the rec

  - A 5'8" shooting guard at Jac-Cen-Del High School in Osgood, Indiana. - Averaged 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists, and 2.0 steals per game this past season. - Made 58 three-pointers during the 2023-24 season at a clip of 34 percent (58/169). - Recorded 15 points (four-of-four from the free-throw line) and seven rebounds in a 65-33 win at Milan on Nov. 14, the site of the movie Hoosiers . - Scored a team-high 14 points and added four rebounds in a 52-42 win over Batesville on Nov. 24, connecting on four-of-eight from three-point range. - Went for 20 points during a 43-38 loss at South Decatur on Nov. 28. - Dished a season-high six assists along with four steals and 11 points in a 62-46 win at Waldron on Dec. 5. - Scored 18 points in a 54-32 victory at New Washington on Dec. 9, connecting on five-of-eleven from three-point range and three-of-six from the free-throw line. - Recorded 16 points and five rebounds in a 71-48 win at Lawrenceburg on Jan. 10. - Made seven three

- A 5'10" senior shooting guard at New Prairie High School in New Carlisle, Indiana and commit of Daemen University in Amherst, New York, where she will begin her college career in the fall. - Averaged 11.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 0.7 blocks per game as a junior during the 2022-23 season. - Made 33 total three-pointers during the 2022-33 campaign. - Recorded 16 points and four rebounds in the season-opening 64-35 win at Concord on Nov. 1, 2022. - Produced 13 points, five rebounds, and two blocks during a 51-36 win over South Bend St. Joseph on Nov. 10. - Scored 12 points and added four rebounds and two assists in a 69-61 loss to South Central on Nov. 12, connecting on two-of-five from three-point range. - Scored a season-high 26 points during a loss against state power South Bend Washington on Dec. 6. - Recorded 11 points (one three-pointer) and six rebounds in a win at Jimtown on Dec. 15. - Went two-of-seven from three and four-of-four from the free

- A 5'7" shooting guard at Marquette Catholic High School in Michigan City, Indiana. - Averaged 10.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.6 steals per game this past season. - Was as reliable as they came from the free-throw line even as a freshman, good for 85 percent (50/59) from the charity stripe in 2023-24. - Also led Marquette with 39 three-pointers, as the Blazers advanced to state finishing with a record of 24-5. - Recorded 11 points and six rebounds in her third high school game, a 49-25 win at Andrean on Nov. 9. - Scored 18 points and handed out a season-high seven assists in a win at Gary West Side on Nov. 16. - Made five three-pointers en route to 28 points, five rebounds, and five steals in a 60-21 trouncing of Mishawaka on Dec. 1. - Recorded six points and five assists in a 67-35 victory over host LaPorte at the LaPorte Holiday Tournament on Dec. 28. - The next day, Marissa had her most complete game of the season with 17 points and eight rebounds in a 68-32

  - A 5'9" shooting guard at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Indiana. - Averaged 13.5 points, 3.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists, and 2.1 steals per game as a senior this past season. - Led the Red Devils with 47 made three-pointers during the 2023-24 season. - Scored 19 points on three-of-four three-point shooting in a 50-48 loss against Fort Wayne Snider on Nov. 4. - Recorded 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists during a 42-31 win at Kokomo on Nov. 11. - Produced 10 points, three rebounds, three assists, three steals, and did not turn the ball over in a 54-19 win at North Montgomery on Dec. 12. - It has long been my personal belief in that any girl who can make four three-pointers in a 32-minute high school basketball game that she has a special and unique gift, and Sarah had five such games in 2023-24... - One of those such games came during a 63-44 victory at Hamilton Heights on Dec. 14, when Werth recorded 14 points as well as a season-high seven assists. - In

* Originally published January 14, 2023. - A 5'8" junior shooting guard at Boonville High School in Boonville, Indiana. - An imposing presence in the backcourt, having averaged 3.7 rebounds per game in just her freshman season as a guard. - Made a pair of threes during a 48-32 win at Tell City on Thursday, Jan. 12, 2023, producing six points, seven rebounds, and two assists overall. - Scored 17 points in a 57-46 loss at highly ranked Gibson Southern on Jan. 5, 2023. - As a freshman, produced nine points, 11 rebounds, and six assists in a win over Evansville Bosse on Dec. 16, 2021. - Collected 11 points and five rebounds in a 46-43 win over Southridge on Nov. 22, 2021. - Recorded eight points and six rebounds during a 39-27 loss to Evansville Mater Dei on Nov. 29, 2021, connecting on three of her four free-throw attempts. - Produced five points, three rebounds, and two assists in a 50-29 win at Mt. Vernon on Dec. 11, 2021, including a three-pointer. - Flashed some additional at