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85 Central Indiana baseball players to watch during sectional play

85 Central Indiana baseball players to watch during sectional play

The IHSAA baseball sectional tournament begins Wednesday. Here are some of the top Central Indiana players to watch during sectional play. (Stats via MaxPreps and GameChanger.)
The Wabash College commit is bating .382 with nine RBIs, nine runs scored, three triples, two doubles and two stolen bases. On the mound, Boynton has a 1.36 ERA and 29 strikeouts over 25⅔ innings,
The junior is 1-3 with 4.08 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 46⅓ innings. Carnes notched double-digits strikeouts twice, striking out 10 against Connersville and 11 against Warren Central.
The senior has a 2-2 record with a 3.00 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 32⅔ innings. The righty has reached double-digit strikeouts three times, including as 12-strikeout win over Brownsburg.
The St. Xavier commit is batting .385 with 18 RBIs, 22 runs scored, four doubles, one triple, three home runs and four stolen bases.
The freshman is batting .280 with 23 RBIs, 13 runs scored, six doubles, two home runs and 12 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .458 with 39 runs scored, 29 RBIs, two triples, seven home runs and 36 stolen bases.
The Alabama commit is 4-0 with a 1.70 ERA and 67 strikeouts over 37 innings. At the plate, DeVaughan is batting .227 with two home runs.
The Houston commit is batting .327 with 16 RBIs, 18 runs scored, three doubles, two triples, five home runs and 18 stolen bases.
The Mississippi State commit has a 4-3 record with a 2.06 ERA and 66 strikeouts over 37⅓ innings.
The Ball State commit is batting .362 with 13 RBIs, 23 runs scored, seven doubles, two triples, one home run and eight stolen bases.
The senior is batting .483 with 23 runs scored, 16 RBIs, three doubles, four triples, one home run and 12 stolen bases.
The senior is batting .414 with 18 runs scored, 18 RBIs, seven doubles, one triple and six stolen bases. On the mound, Godsey is 5-1 with a 2.25 ERA and 92 strikeouts over 46⅔ innings.
The Tennessee commit is batting .391 with 19 runs scored, 21 RBIs, three doubles, one home run and two stolen bases. On the mound, Grant is 5-0 with a 1.62 ERA with 34 strikeouts over 30⅓ innings.
The DePauw commit has a 3-6 record with a 2.94 ERA and 40 strikeouts over 47⅔ innings. At the plate, Hoog is batting .250 with 16 runs scored, 17 RBIs, five doubles, one triple and two home runs.
The junior is batting .330 with 21 runs scored, 15 RBIs, five doubles, six triples, one home run and 11 stolen bases.
The senior is batting .407 with 17 runs scored, six RBIs, five doubles and 11 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .342 with 15 runs scored, 26 RBIs, nine doubles and four stolen bases.
The freshman is batting .403 with 28 runs scored, two doubles, four triples and 18 stolen bases.
The senior is batting .346 with 30 runs scored, eight RBIs, six doubles, one triple and 29 stolen bases. On the mound, Losito is 2-0 with a 2.15 ERA, two saves and 20 strikeouts over 13 innings.
The South Florida commit has a 4-2 record with a 2.57 ERA and 53 strikeouts over 30 innings. At the plate, Lykins is batting .297 with 17 runs scored, 16 RBIs, four doubles and eight stolen bases.
The IU commit is batting .353 with 36 runs scored, 11 RBIs, six doubles, three triples, one home run and 12 stolen bases.
The Dayton commit is 1-1 with a 3.43 ERA and 48 strikeouts over 32⅔ innings.
The Wabash Valley commit is batting .417 with 17 runs scored, 16 RBIs, four doubles, five home runs and one stolen base.
The sophomore is batting .421 with 10 runs scored, 22 RBIs, four doubles, three triples, three home runs and 10 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .411 with 22 runs scored, 26 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples, five home runs and 17 stolen bases .
The Evansville commit is batting .322 with 25 runs scored, 21 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples, three home runs and seven stolen bases.
The Ball State commit is batting .338 with 26 runs scored, seven RBIs, one triple and 37 stolen bases.
The Mississippi State commit has a 3-2 record with a 1.56 ERA and 63 strikeouts over 31⅓ innings.
The senior is 4-0 with a 1.66 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 33⅔ innings.
The IU football commit is batting .354 with nine runs scored, 29 RBIs, seven doubles, one home run and three stolen bases.
The Marian commit has a 3-2 record with 1.75 ERA with 47 strikeouts over 36 innings.
The Wake Forest commit is batting .333 with 36 runs scored, 20 stolen bases, 12 RBIs, two doubles, one triple and one home run.
The senior is batting .435 with 12 runs scored, 11 RBIs, six doubles, one triple, one home run and five stolen bases.
The junior has a 4-2 record with a 2.90 ERA and 42 strikeouts over 41 innings.
The IU commit is batting .373 with 17 runs scored, 30 RBIs, six doubles, three triples and three home runs. On the mound, Bennett has a 2-3 record with a 3.27 ERA and 16 strikeouts over 15 innings.
The sophomore is batting .420 with 28 runs scored, 27 RBIs, three doubles, one triple, six home runs and three stolen bases.
The senior is batting .436 with 19 runs scored, 13 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples, one home run and five stolen bases.
The senior is batting .560 with 32 runs scored, 15 RBIs, four doubles, two triples and 13 stolen bases.
The junior is 6-1 with 2.43 ERA and 52 strikeouts over 46 innings. At the plate, Dasgupta is batting .273 with seven runs scored, 12 RBIs, three doubles, one triple and one stolen base.
The John A. Logan commit is 3-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 23⅓ innings.
The senior has a 3-2 record with a 2.53 ERA and 51 strikeouts over 38⅔ innings.
The senior has a 2-5 record with a 3.92 ERA and 60 strikeouts over 44⅔ innings.
The DePauw commit has a 1-2 record with a 2.62 ERA and 48 strikeouts over 21⅓ innings. At the plate, Hulen is batting .315 with 21 runs scored, 16 RBI, two doubles, two triples and two home runs.
The junior is batting .582 with 20 runs scored, 25 RBIs, 11 doubles, three triples, one home run and eight stolen bases.
The sophomore has an 0-5 record 56 strikeouts over 30⅔ innings. Jobito started the season with a 14-strikeout performance against Crispus Attucks.
The Olney Central commit is batting .416 with 12 runs scored, 27 RBIs, 11 doubles, three home runs and two stolen bases. On the mound, Jones is 4-2 with a 2.50 ERA and 22 strikeouts over 33⅔ innings.
The junior is batting .333 with six runs scored, 10 RBIs, three doubles and one stolen base over his last 10 games.
The sophomore is batting .322 with nine runs scored, six RBIs, three doubles and three stolen bases. On the mound, Keller is 4-0 with a 2.30 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 51⅔ innings.
The Hanover College commit is batting .403 with 19 runs scored, 18 RBI, two doubles, three home runs and 13 stolen bases.
The Olney Central commit is 6-1 with 1.92 ERA and 67 strikeouts over 43⅔ innings. At the plate, Mahurin is batting .342 with 26 runs scored, 11 RBIs, five doubles, one triple, one home run and five stolen bases.
The sophomore is batting .500 with 22 runs scored, 13 RBIs, 11 doubles, three triples and 12 stolen bases.
The freshman is batting .441 with 20 runs scored, seven RBIs, nine doubles, one triple and 15 stolen bases.
The sophomore is batting .303 with 18 runs scored, eight RBIs, six doubles, one triple, one home run and 13 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .453 with 25 runs scored, 20 RBIs, three doubles, one triple, three home runs and 11 stolen bases. On the mound, Morris is 4-1 with a 2.10 ERA and 28 strikeouts over 26⅔ innings.
The senior is batting .439 with 26 runs scored, 28 RBIs, five doubles, two triples, four home runs and seven stolen bases.
The senior is batting .354 with 18 runs scored, 22 RBIs, nine doubles, one triple, four home runs and six stolen bases.
The junior is batting .507 with 30 runs scored, 19 RBIs, 10 doubles, four triples and 25 stolen bases.
The Kentucky commit has a 5-1 record with 51 strikeouts over 37⅔ innings. At the plate, Smith is batting .417 with 30 runs scored, 22 RBIs, seven doubles, one triple and six home runs.
The Indiana State commit is batting .378 with 16 runs scored, 11 RBIs, five doubles and 15 stolen bases.
The Trinity commit is batting .354 with 18 runs scored, 22 RBIs, nine doubles, one triple and four home runs.
The Frontier Community commit is batting .426 with 17 runs scored, 16 RBIs, six doubles, five home runs and two stolen bases.
The sophomore left-hander has a 1.81 ERA and 49 strikeouts over 31 innings.
The senior is batting .367 with 20 run scored, 20 RBIs, five doubles, one triple and three home runs.
The Pepperdine commit is batting .346 with 35 runs scored, 17 RBIs, 11 doubles, two triples, two home runs and eight stolen bases.
The junior is batting .468 with 34 runs scored, 19 RBIs, three doubles, nine triples, four home runs and 32 stolen bases.
The sophomore is batting .467 with 20 runs scored, 13 RBIs, five doubles, two triples and 10 runs scored. On the mound, Dubie has a 0.78 ERA with 10 strikeouts over nine innings.
The Notre Dame commit is batting .420 with 19 runs scored, 12 RBIs, two doubles, one triple and 23 stolen bases. On the mound, Francis has a 2.86 ERA with 36 strikeouts over 29⅓ innings.
The Wabash College commit is batting .493 with 32 runs scored, 29 RBIs, eight double, one triple, four home runs and four stolen bases. On the mound, the lefty has a 7-0 record with a 0.52 ERA and 66 strikeouts over 40 innings.
The senior is batting .417 with 38 runs scored, 34 RBI, five doubles, four home runs and 18 stolen bases. On the mound, Hudson is 2-0 with a 1.98 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 17⅔ innings.
The junior is batting .369 with 21 runs scored, 18 RBIs, five doubles, two triples, five home runs and eight stolen bases.
The senior is batting .509 with 47 runs scored, 25 RBIs, six doubles, three triples, four home runs and 29 stolen bases. On the mound, Jenkins is 3-0 with 39 strikeouts over 39⅔ innings.
The junior has a 4-3 record with 56 strikeouts over 49 innings.
The senior is batting .343 with 21 runs scored, 13 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples, two home runs and three stolen bases.
The Huntington commit is 5-0 with a 1.83 ERA and 85 strikeouts over 42 innings. At the plate, Newman is batting .352 with 28 runs scored, 21 RBIs, seven doubles, two triples, one home run and 12 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .412 with 15 runs scored, 25 RBIs, seven doubles, one triple, five home runs and seven stolen bases.
The sophomore is batting .421 with 17 runs scored, 34 RBIs, nine doubles, four triples and 15 stolen bases.
The junior is 2-1 with a 5.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 37⅔ innings.
The sophomore is batting .357 with 12 runs scored, 15 RBIs, seven doubles, two home runs and two stolen bases.
The senior is batting .369 with 17 runs scored, 19 RBIs, six doubles, one home run and 10 stolen bases.
The senior is batting .451 with 29 runs scored, 29 RBIs, five doubles and 19 stolen bases.
The sophomore is batting .439 with 15 runs scored, 12 RBIs, six doubles and 11 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .400 with 23 runs scored, 15 RBIs, six doubles, two triples and six stolen bases.
The senior is batting .471 with 17 runs scored, 26 RBIs, eight doubles, four home runs and 10 stolen bases.
The junior is batting .425 with 29 runs scored, 28 RBIs, four doubles, two triples, six home runs and five stolen bases.
The senior is 7-0 with perfect 0.00 ERA and 88 strikeouts over 39 innings. At the plate, Wasil is batting .362 with 18 runs scored, 20 RBIs, seven doubles and four triples.
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IndyStar will once again be recognizing the top players in Indiana with our Volleyball Athlete of the Week poll. And with that season-long staple nearing its return, we thought what better way to kick things off than with a preseason Player of the Year poll! Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon EST Monday. To nominate a player for our Player of the Week poll, submit the individual's name, school and notable stats via email or Twitter (@Brian_Haenchen) by Sunday afternoon each week. Indiana girls volleyball preview: What to know about 2025 IHSAA season Here are our preseason Player of the Year nominees. Listed as a defensive specialist and outside hitter, the junior Dayton commit recorded 428 digs and 110 kills over 95 sets last season. Breitwieser also set career-highs with her 57 aces and 69 assists. She has 667 digs through two varsity seasons. 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She cleared 20 kills in four matches (reached 26 twice) and rounded out her 2024 line with 39 aces, 33 blocks and 270 digs. The 2026 Butler commit is coming off her most well-balanced season to date, having logged 325 kills, 102 digs and 97 total blocks for the Bull Dogs. She has 362 blocks and 778 kills for her career. Foster, a senior attacker, hit .370 and racked up 343 kills over just 89 sets for the sectional runner-up Bison. The Western Kentucky commit posted double-digit kills in all but 13 matches, averaging 3.9 per set. She rounded out her season line with 60 aces, 33 blocks (25 solo) and 232 digs, and enters her senior season with 1,050 kills through three varsity seasons. A senior Xavier commit, Haberthy quarterbacked a state champion Royals offense that hit .303 as a team and racked up over 1,300 kills. She averaged nearly nine assists per set, totaling 937 with only nine errors in 2,041 attempts. 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She served 36 aces and 134 points, and rounded out her season line with 20 solo blocks (30 total), 251 digs and 59 assists for the regional champion Knights. The 5-11 Purdue commit is ranked tops at her position by Prep Dig Indiana and is coming off a career year for the regional champion Bulldogs. Schara scored 577 kills on .322 hitting (1,480 career), 57 aces, 27 blocks and 359 digs (1,012 career). She's the centerpiece of a very talented returning nucleus for Crown Point. Schembra maintained momentum from a strong freshman campaign, totaling 1,098 assists across 122 sets for the semistate runner-up Trojans. She rounded out her season line with 81 kills, 63 aces, 68 total blocks and 326 digs, and enters her junior year with 1,874 career assists. Another future Purdue Boilermaker, the 5-10 senior reset her career-high with 517 kills on .355 hitting. 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