Preseason Preview: Class 3A Awards
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Now that I’ve spent this past week previewing each of the 16 Sectionals in Class 3A, I wanted to take a look at who I think could be the better individuals in Indiana throughout the 2022-2023 season. Taking some ideas from college preview magazines, below I’ve assembled a variety of preseason awards, preseason all-state teams, plus a preseason honorable mention section. I’ve given past years’ performances some consideration, but the players below are listed based specifically on how I think they will perform this season.
TOP CLASS 3A PRESEASON AWARDS
These preseason awards are an attempt at honoring girls who I think stand out in Class 3A. Typically, there are multiple candidates for each award, and every award can be easily debatable, but I chose the individuals below based on who I thought filled the description the best. Each award is determined through different criteria, as some awards are based primarily on opinion, while others are decided with a heavy influence from statistical merit.
Most Valuable Player:
McKenna Layden
McKenna
Layden
6'2" | SF
Northwestern | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 6-2 SF, Northwestern H.S.
– The meaning of most valuable player to me leans more towards the idea of if you removed this player from their team, how would their team continue to perform. There are a number of quality candidates for this award, but I felt like McKenna defined her high school team better than any other player in Class 3A. Already committed to Purdue University, she does it all for the Lady Tigers. Entering her final season, she is an 1141-point scorer, she is a career 42% 3-point shooter (116-279), but she also acts as their primary facilitator and has handed out 301 assists in 72 games, or a career 4.1 apg average. At 6-2, she also rebounds and defends multiple positions.
Most Outstanding Player:
Faith Wiseman
Faith
Wiseman
6'4" | PF
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 6-4 PF, Indian Creek H.S.
– As opposed to the most valuable player award, the most outstanding award points at simply the best basketball player in all of Class 3A, regardless of team quality, depth etc. Over the course of her short career, Faith has tremendously grown her game, as well as grown to 6-4. She is a legitimate face-up ‘4’ who can play at all three levels, as she showcased throughout the grassroots season. As a Sophomore, she unselfishly averaged 12.2 points on a skilled and talented team, but she also snagged 10.9 caroms per game, and protected the paint by altering and blocking shots (3.2 bpg). This Fall, she committed to Indiana University to further her career.
Most Outstanding Newcomer:
Abby Fleetwood
Abby
Fleetwood
5'9" | PG
Indian Creek | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-9 CG, Indian Creek H.S.
– I chose a newcomer instead of a Freshman in Class 3A, because I felt like Abby would have a much greater impact for her school than any of the Class 3A Freshmen. She isn’t new to Indian Creek this year, but she has returned to the Varsity roster after sitting out last year due to transfer restrictions. As a Sophomore at Brown County H.S., Abby averaged an impressive 20.6 points, 7.3 rebounds, 4.6 assists, and 4.7 steals per game. She has also knocked down a consistent 35% from 3-point range over her career. For Indian Creek, she’ll offer them another ball-handler, a multilevel scorer, plus she’ll bring additional toughness to an already strong backcourt.
ADDITIONAL CLASS 3A PRESEASON AWARDS
Toughest Player:
Icesis Thomas
Icesis
Thomas
5'10" | SF
Kenwood | 2025
State
IL
, 2025, Bishop Noll Institute
Best Motor: Emma Hart, 2024, New Castle H.S.
Best Shooter:
Olivia Nickerson
Olivia
Nickerson
5'7" | SG
Twin Lakes | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Twin Lakes H.S.
Best Scorer:
Nevaeh Foster
Nevaeh
Foster
5'8" | CG
Mishawaka Marian | 2023
State
#39
Nation
IN
, 2023, Mishawaka Marian H.S.
Best Passer: Addison Bowsman, 2025, Twin Lakes H.S.
Best Rebounder:
Avah Smith
Avah
Smith
5'9" | PF
Woodlan | 2023
IN
, 2023, Woodlan H.S.
Best Shot-Blocker:
Faith Wiseman
Faith
Wiseman
6'4" | PF
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Indian Creek H.S.
Best Defender:
Adrianne Tolen
Adrianne
Tolen
5'10" | SF
West Lafayette | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, West Lafayette H.S.
Best Athlete:
Justyce Williams
Justyce
Williams
5'8" | CG
Jimtown | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Jimtown H.S.
Most Versatile:
McKenna Layden
McKenna
Layden
6'2" | SF
Northwestern | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Northwestern H.S.
CLASS 3A PRESEASON ALL-STATE TEAMS
Like the preseason awards, this was another attempt to honor girls who could stand out in Class 3A during the 2022-2023 season. These teams were selected based on equal parts talent, skill, potential, statistical accomplishments, and team accomplishments. While we can debate who should be where, I do think it’s at least easy to understand why each of the players listed below were selected to be honored. Disclaimer: Freshmen were not considered for the All-State teams, only Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors, however I have highlighted a few in the Honorable Mention section.
1st Team All-State
Nevaeh Foster
Nevaeh
Foster
5'8" | CG
Mishawaka Marian | 2023
State
#39
Nation
IN
, 2023, 5-8 CG, Mishawaka Marian H.S.
– 19.5p, 4.9r, 2.8a, 3.3s, committed to Western Kentucky University
Bailey Kelham
Bailey
Kelham
5'10" | SF
Garrett | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-10 SF, Garrett H.S.
– 16.2p, 5.2r, 1.6a, 1.8s, committed to Huntington University
McKenna Layden
McKenna
Layden
6'2" | SF
Northwestern | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 6-2 SF, Northwestern H.S.
– 22.1p, 6.2r, 4.1a, 3.8s, committed to Purdue University
Renna Schwieterman
Renna
Schwieterman
6'0" | SF
Jay County | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 6-0 SF, Jay County H.S.
– 18.3p, 5.8r, 4.5a, 2.4s, committed to Purdue University Fort Wayne
Faith Wiseman
Faith
Wiseman
6'4" | PF
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 6-4 PF, Indian Creek H.S.
– 12.2p, 10.9r, 2.8a, 1.6s, 3.2b, committed to Indiana University
2nd Team All-State
Brea Garber
Brea
Garber
6'0" | PF
Fairfield | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 6-0 PF, Fairfield H.S.
– 15.6p, 5.4r, 2.7a, 3.1s, 1.5b, committed to Indiana Wesleyan University
MaKaya Porter
MaKaya
Porter
5'11" | PF
Mishawaka Marian | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-11 PF, Mishawaka Marian H.S.
– 19.0p, 9.7r, 2.7a, 3.0s, 2.5b
Ava Weber
Ava
Weber
5'11" | SF
Corydon Central | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-11 SF, Corydon Central H.S.
– 20.1p, 7.8r, 2.6a, 3.5s
Olivia Nickerson
Olivia
Nickerson
5'7" | SG
Twin Lakes | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-6 SG, Twin Lakes H.S.
– 18.3p, 4.9r, 2.6a, 2.2s
Camryn Runner
Camryn
Runner
5'9" | CG
Hamilton Heights | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-9 CG, Hamilton Heights H.S.
– 17.0p, 5.4r, 2.0a, 3.0s
3rd Team All-State
Abby Fleetwood
Abby
Fleetwood
5'9" | PG
Indian Creek | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-9 CG, Indian Creek H.S.
– 20.6p, 7.3r, 4.6a, 4.7s in 2020-2021 at Brown County H.S.
Emily Mattingly
Emily
Mattingly
5'10" | SF
Evansville Memorial | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-10 SG/SF, Evansville Memorial H.S.
– 14.2p, 4.2r, 2.1a, 2.7s, committed to Indiana Wesleyan University
Lauren Foster
Lauren
Foster
5'7" | SG
Indian Creek | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-7 SG, Indian Creek H.S.
– 16.7p, 4.6r, 3.4a, 1.9s
Adrianne Tolen
Adrianne
Tolen
5'10" | SF
West Lafayette | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-10 SF, West Lafayette H.S.
– 18.0p, 6.1r, 2.6a, 4.6s
Leah West
Leah
West
6'1" | PF
Greensburg | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 6-1 PF, Greensburg H.S.
– 12.9p, 8.5r, 1.7a, 1.2s
4th Team All-State
Kaydence Mellott
Kaydence
Mellott
5'8" | SG
Tippecanoe Valley | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-8 SG, Tippecanoe Valley H.S.
– 17.4p, 5.0r, 1.0a, 2.5s, committed to Indiana University Kokomo
Chloey Graham
Chloey
Graham
5'9" | SG
Gibson Southern | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-9 SG, Gibson Southern H.S.
– 16.9p, 3.6r, 1.3a, 2.3s
Avery Kelley
Avery
Kelley
5'6" | PG
Evansville Memorial | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 5-6 PG, Evansville Memorial H.S.
– 11.6p, 4.2r, 2.5a, 1.8s
Addison Bowsman, 2025, 5-5 PG, Twin Lakes H.S.
– 15.8p, 4.7r, 3.9a, 2.4s
Gabby Spink
Gabby
Spink
5'9" | CG
Gibson Southern | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-8 CG, Gibson Southern H.S.
– 13.9p, 3.4r, 4.5a, 2.1s
5th Team All-State
Reagan Martin
Reagan
Martin
5'11" | PF
Owen Valley | 2023
IN
, 2023, 5-11 PF, Owen Valley H.S.
– 18.5p, 8.4r, 1.1a, 4.1b
Isabelle Wooten
Isabelle
Wooten
5'8" | SF
Danville Community | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, 5-8 SF, Danville Community H.S.
– 13.8p, 9.4r, 3.3a, 2.3s
Sophie Johnson
Sophie
Johnson
6'0" | PF
Evansville Memorial | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, 6-0 CF, Evansville Memorial H.S.
– 12.7p, 6.0r, 1.9a, 1.2s, 1.2b
Avah Montgomery
Avah
Montgomery
5'9" | SG
Southridge | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-9 CG, Southridge H.S.
– 14.1p, 3.4r, 1.5a
Josie Vaughn
Josie
Vaughn
5'5" | PG
Corydon Central | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, 5-4 PG, Corydon Central H.S.
– 9.8p, 3.1r, 3.4a, 3.5s
Class 3A Preseason Honorable Mention All-State
Alexandria Barr, 2023, Lebanon H.S.
Caroline Bell
Caroline
Bell
5'9" | PF
Bishop Chatard | 2023
IN
, 2023, Bishop Chatard H.S.
Claire Bickel, 2023, Heritage H.S.
Sidney Brown, 2023, Salem H.S.
Cameran Cahall, 2023, Madison Consolidated H.S.
Dionna Craig
Dionna
Craig
5'7" | SG
Culver Academy | 2023
IN
, 2023, Culver Academy
Eva Dodds
Eva
Dodds
5'8" | SG
New Prairie | 2023
IN
, 2023, New Prairie H.S.
Katelyn Fennell, 2023, West Vigo H.S.
Natalie Fernandez
Natalie
Fernandez
5'9" | SF
Guerin Catholic | 2023
IN
, 2023, Guerin Catholic H.S.
Faith Fleetwood
Faith
Fleetwood
5'9" | SG
Vincennes Lincoln | 2023
IN
, 2023, Vincennes Lincoln H.S.
Makayla Granger-Young, 2023, Batesville H.S.
Shantrice Grant, 2023, Shortridge H.S.
Peyton Hartsough
Peyton
Hartsough
5'6" | CG
Lakeland | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Lakeland H.S., committed to Huntington University
Kennedy Hayden
Kennedy
Hayden
5'9" | SF
John Glenn | 2023
IN
, 2023, John Glenn H.S.
Aliyah Hershberger
Aliyah
Hershberger
5'6" | CG
Mishawaka Marian | 2023
IN
, 2023, Mishawaka Marian H.S.
Hannah Hodgen
Hannah
Hodgen
5'10" | SF
Twin Lakes | 2023
IN
, 2023, Twin Lakes H.S., committed to Indiana University Kokomo
Mia Hooten, 2023, John Glenn H.S.
Emma Howdeshell, 2023, Rochester Community H.S.
Peyton Hull
Peyton
Hull
5'10" | PF
South Bend St. Joseph | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, South Bend St. Joseph H.S.
Annie Karlaftis, 2023, West Lafayette H.S.
Madison Kay, 2023, Owen Valley H.S.
Sydney Keane
Sydney
Keane
5'7" | SG
Bellmont | 2023
IN
, 2023, Bellmont H.S.
Gracie Kramer
Gracie
Kramer
5'4" | PG
Vincennes Lincoln | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Vincennes Lincoln H.S.
Chanya Lambert
Chanya
Lambert
5'4" | SG
Beech Grove | 2023
IN
, 2023, Beech Grove H.S.
Ashley Lewis, 2023, Monrovia H.S.
Caroline Long
Caroline
Long
5'11" | PF
Western | 2023
IN
, 2023, Western H.S.
Lily Long
Lily
Long
5'10" | PF
Western | 2023
IN
, 2023, Western H.S.
Mackensy Mabie
Mackensy
Mabie
5'4" | CG
West Noble | 2023
IN
, 2023, West Noble H.S.
Kennedy Martin
Kennedy
Martin
5'8" | SG
West Lafayette | 2023
IN
, 2023, West Lafayette H.S.
Leah May, 2023, Leo H.S.
Tatum McFarland
Tatum
McFarland
5'8" | SG
Charlestown | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Charlestown H.S.
Jaci Menard
Jaci
Menard
5'11" | PF
Boone Grove | 2023
IN
, 2023, Boone Grove H.S.
Katie Moyer
Katie
Moyer
5'11" | PF
Bremen | 2023
IN
, 2023, Bremen H.S.
Briley Munchel
Briley
Munchel
5'3" | PG
Rushville Consolidated | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Rushville Consolidated H.S.
Annaka Nelson
Annaka
Nelson
6'0" | PF
Fort Wayne Concordia | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Concordia Lutheran H.S., committed to Huntington University
Maiya Newsom, 2023, Lebanon H.S.
Bailey Orme, 2023, Corydon Central H.S.
Abby Parsons
Abby
Parsons
5'8" | SF
Cascade | 2023
IN
, 2023, Cascade H.S.
Carlie Pennington, 2023, Western Boone H.S.
Maeve Perry
Maeve
Perry
6'2" | C
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2023
IN
, 2023, Brebeuf Jesuit H.S., committed to Denison University
Alivia Rasler, 2023, Lakeland H.S.
Lizzie Redar
Lizzie
Redar
5'10" | SF
Lawrenceburg | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Lawrenceburg H.S.
Payton Reid
Payton
Reid
5'5" | CG
Highland | 2023
IN
, 2023, Highland H.S.
Faith Riehl
Faith
Riehl
5'7" | SF
Lakeland | 2023
IN
, 2023, Lakeland H.S.
Emmy Roys, 2023, Western Boone H.S.
Natalie Rupp, 2023, South Dearborn H.S.
Katheryn Rutherford, 2023, Western Boone H.S.
Kassidy Schell, 2023, Franklin County H.S.
Maddy Schenkel, 2023, Garrett H.S.
Avah Smith
Avah
Smith
5'9" | PF
Woodlan | 2023
IN
, 2023, Woodlan H.S.
Audri Spencer
Audri
Spencer
5'6" | SG
Northview | 2023
IN
, 2023, Northview H.S.
Corinna Stiles, 2023, Tippecanoe Valley H.S.
Hannah Stutsman
Hannah
Stutsman
5'9" | SF
Scottsburg | 2023
IN
, 2023, Scottsburg H.S.
Raya Tewari, 2023, Yorktown H.S.
Anna Thompson, 2023, Bishop Chatard H.S.
Skyla Tomasek
Skyla
Tomasek
6'2" | C
Norwell | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Norwell H.S.
Alexis Tucker, 2023, Gibson Southern H.S.
Hailey Vanderhye, 2023, Hanover Central H.S.
Addison Ward
Addison
Ward
5'6" | PG
Twin Lakes | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Twin Lakes H.S.
Sydney Warran
Sydney
Warran
6'0" | SF
Cascade | 2023
State
IN
, 2023, Cascade H.S.
Ava Weisheit
Ava
Weisheit
5'9" | SF
Gibson Southern | 2023
IN
, 2023, Gibson Southern H.S.
Kate Wenger
Kate
Wenger
5'11" | PF
Evansville Mater Dei | 2023
IN
, 2023, Evansville Mater Dei H.S.
Madison Whitmore, 2023, River Forest H.S.
Bailey Willard, 2023, Fairfield H.S.
Lera Wilson, 2023, Mt. Vernon H.S. (Posey)
Amari Wright, 2023, Yorktown H.S.
Taylor Abston, 2024, Crawfordsville H.S.
Kennedy Blakely
Kennedy
Blakely
5'8" | SF
Hammond Central | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bishop Noll Institute
Kylie Caswell
Kylie
Caswell
5'4" | PG
Angola | 2024
IN
, 2024, Angola H.S.
Hailey Cole, 2024, Bellmont H.S.
Kennedy Coleman
Kennedy
Coleman
6'0" | SF
Charlestown | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Charlestown H.S.
Gabi Comia, 2024, Hanover Central H.S.
Brylee Delano
Brylee
Delano
5'10" | SF
Evansville Mater Dei | 2024
IN
, 2024, Evansville Mater Dei H.S.
Alex DeLisle, 2024, Speedway H.S.
Morgan Downs, 2024, Knox H.S.
Joselyn Edwards, 2024, NorthWood H.S.
Giselle Eke
Giselle
Eke
6'3" | C
Bishop Dwenger | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Bishop Dwenger H.S.
Jayden Flagg
Jayden
Flagg
5'6" | PG
New Prairie | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, New Prairie H.S.
Malaysha Flanagan, 2024, George Washington H.S.
Sienna Foster
Sienna
Foster
5'9" | SF
Benton Central | 2024
IN
, 2024, Benton Central H.S.
Kennedy Fuelling
Kennedy
Fuelling
5'7" | CG
Norwell | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Norwell H.S.
Makenzie Fuess
Makenzie
Fuess
5'5" | PG
Norwell | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Norwell H.S.
Daniella Galvez
Daniella
Galvez
5'9" | PF
Speedway | 2024
IN
, 2024, Speedway H.S.
Arianna Gerkin
Arianna
Gerkin
5'11" | PF
Vincennes Lincoln | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Vincennes Lincoln H.S.
Sarah Gick
Sarah
Gick
6'1" | C
Benton Central | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Benton Central H.S.
Emma Hart, 2024, New Castle H.S.
Carrie Hiler
Carrie
Hiler
5'7" | SG
Scottsburg | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Scottsburg H.S.
Aaliyah Keil, 2024, Highland H.S.
Taylor Kneubuhler
Taylor
Kneubuhler
6'0" | PF
Woodlan | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Woodlan H.S.
Koryn Marshall
Koryn
Marshall
5'8" | SF
Heritage Christian | 2024
IN
, 2024, Heritage Christian H.S.
Nicole Mears, 2024, Franklin County H.S.
Lauryn Merritt
Lauryn
Merritt
6'4" | C
Maconaquah | 2024
IN
, 2024, Maconaquah H.S.
Maddie Nipper
Maddie
Nipper
5'5" | PG
Charlestown | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Charlestown H.S.
Kaelyn Ortiz-Vaudt
Kaelyn
Ortiz-Vaudt
5'6" | CG
Concordia Lutheran | 2024
IN
, 2024, Concordia Lutheran H.S.
Rylie Schipp, 2024, Heritage Hills H.S.
Lexi Smith
Lexi
Smith
5'3" | CG
Princeton | 2024
IN
, 2024, Princeton Community H.S.
Emma Sperry, 2024, Frankton H.S.
Kooper Stone
Kooper
Stone
6'0" | PF
Danville Community | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Danville Community H.S.
Sarah Werth
Sarah
Werth
5'9" | SF
West Lafayette | 2024
IN
, 2024, West Lafayette H.S.
Morgan White
Morgan
White
5'9" | SF
New Prairie | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, New Prairie H.S.
Justyce Williams
Justyce
Williams
5'8" | CG
Jimtown | 2024
State
IN
, 2024, Jimtown H.S.
Mackenzie York
Mackenzie
York
5'7" | CG
Western | 2024
IN
, 2024, Western H.S.
Anna Bishir
Anna
Bishir
5'7" | CG
Northwestern | 2025
IN
, 2025, Northwestern H.S.
Emily Bleke
Emily
Bleke
5'8" | SG
Bellmont | 2025
IN
, 2025, Bellmont H.S.
Mylee Boiling, 2025, Beech Grove H.S.
Jaci Crick
Jaci
Crick
5'7" | CG
Mississinewa | 2025
IN
, 2025, Mississinewa H.S.
Kila Foster, 2025, Bremen H.S.
Olivia Gilley
Olivia
Gilley
6'0" | PF
Washington | 2025
IN
, 2025, Washington H.S.
Joslyn Marshall
Joslyn
Marshall
5'8" | SG
Heritage Christian | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Heritage Christian H.S.
Emery Newlin, 2025, Monrovia H.S.
Claire Payne, 2025, NorthWood H.S.
Alyson Peters, 2025, Batesville H.S.
Piper Ramey
Piper
Ramey
5'11" | PF
North Montgomery | 2025
IN
, 2025, North Montgomery H.S.
Ellie Richardson
Ellie
Richardson
5'8" | CG
Scottsburg | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Scottsburg H.S.
Savannah Schafer
Savannah
Schafer
5'9" | SF
Brebeuf Jesuit | 2025
IN
, 2025, Brebeuf Jesuit H.S.
Alexis Stillman
Alexis
Stillman
5'11" | SF
Angola | 2025
State
IN
, 2025, Angola H.S.
Kayla Tamm, 2025, Greensburg H.S.
Icesis Thomas
Icesis
Thomas
5'10" | SF
Kenwood | 2025
State
IL
, 2025, Bishop Noll Institute
Taylor Van Meter, 2025, Rensselaer Central
Ahniyah Bennett, 2026, Connersville
Piper Brumm
Piper
Brumm
5'7" | SG
Culver Academy | 2026
IN
, 2026, Culver Academy
Brooklyn Craig
Brooklyn
Craig
5'4" | CG
Lawrenceburg | 2026
IN
, 2026, Lawrenceburg
Eva Herbert, 2026, Fairfield
Emily Parker
Emily
Parker
5'6" | SF
Perry Central | 2023
IN
, 2026, Boonville
Alyson Powers
Alyson
Powers
5'9" | SG
Greensburg | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Greensburg
Kamri Rowland
Kamri
Rowland
5'8" | SG
Rensselaer Central | 2026
State
IN
, 2026, Rensselaer Central
Hannah Stepp
Hannah
Stepp
5'11" | PF
West Vigo | 2026
IN
, 2026, West Vigo