Indiana High School Basketball Super 25 Rankings Enter Final Stretch

As the regular season of Indiana high school basketball approaches its conclusion, the latest IndyStar Super 25 power poll has been released, highlighting the top-performing teams across the state. This week, teams have intensified their efforts as they aim for favorable playoff positions.

Top Performers This Week

Leading the pack is Fishers, boasting an impressive record of 16-0. The Tigers showcased their strength with a 65-50 victory over Avon on Friday, followed by a commanding 79-37 win against Fort Wayne Carroll on Saturday. Fishers faces critical road games against Franklin Central on Friday and Carmel on Saturday. Notably, Carmel is the last team to have defeated Fishers in the regular season, a loss that occurred two years ago.

In second place, Crown Point remains undefeated at 13-0. The Bulldogs returned to action after a nine-day break, achieving an emphatic 84-62 win over Chesterton, led by Dikembe Shaw, who scored 33 points along with four rebounds and four assists. Crown Point will continue its campaign with matches at LaPorte on Friday and against Gary 21st Century on Saturday.

Third-ranked Silver Creek, with a record of 17-1, defeated New Albany 87-70 as Brandon Hunter delivered a standout performance with 28 points and nine assists. The Dragons are set for two home games this week against Madison on Friday and Bloomington South on Saturday.

Challenging Matches Ahead

The fourth-ranked Plainfield Quakers (16-1) recently triumphed over Lawrence North, the Marion County Tournament champion, with a close 65-62 victory. They also defeated Mooresville 69-37, thanks to DePaul commit Noah Smith, who scored 28 points against Lawrence North. Plainfield will host Decatur Central on Friday.

Rounding out the top five is Mt. Vernon (14-2), which had a successful week, defeating Avon 64-52 and HSE 69-50. Luke Ertel achieved a triple-double with 22 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists, setting a new career scoring record at Mt. Vernon. The Marauders will compete against New Castle on Friday and West Lafayette Harrison on Saturday.

The rankings also reflect the performance of Lawrence North (15-2), who suffered a narrow 65-62 loss to Plainfield but bounced back with a 58-52 victory over North Central. The Wildcats will enjoy a week off to regroup before their next match.

Additional teams making significant strides include Pike (14-3), who overcame their earlier loss to Lawrence North in the Marion County finals with an overtime win against Carmel 61-55 and a solid 74-59 win over Shortridge. Sophomore Landon Lampley contributed significantly, scoring 20 points against Carmel and 24 points against Shortridge.

As the season progresses, the competition remains fierce, with teams vying for higher rankings and better playoff positions. The Super 25 rankings will continue to evolve as teams face increasingly challenging opponents in the coming weeks.

For ongoing updates and detailed insights into high school basketball across Indiana, readers can turn to the Indianapolis Star, which provides comprehensive coverage of the sport.