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Indianapolis Star
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
See the winners of the Indiana High School Sports Awards
HIGH SCHOOL Grace Smith Greenfield-Central's Braylon Mullins (center) poses with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White (left) and IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep (right) after Mullins is named IndyStar's Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Greenfield-Central's Braylon Mullins (left) shakes hands with Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White after Mullins is named IndyStar's Mr. Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Homestead's Jillian Creager (left) reacts as she is announced as the winner of the Girl's Gymnast of the Year award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Noblesville's Meredith Tippner (left) walks the stage after being awarded Girl's Athlete of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran's Mallory Weller (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Charlotte Varnes after Weller is awarded Girl's Cross Country Runner of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees wait for winners to be announced during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Zionsville's Taylor Snively (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Brian Haenchen after Snively is awarded Girl's Golfer of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Homestead's Jillian Creager (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Brian Haenchen after Creager is awarded Girl's Gymnast of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Family and friend watch during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Noblesville's Meredith Tippner (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Brian Haenchen after Tippner is awarded Girl's Soccer Player of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees stand during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Oak Hill's Grant Cates (left) walks the stage after being announced as the winner of the Boy's Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Oak Hill's Grant Cates (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Charlotte Varnes after Cates is awarded Boy's Swimming and Diving Athlete of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Columbus North's Hank Lin (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Charlotte Varnes after Lin is awarded Boy's Tennis Player of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Audience members watch during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar New Haven's Julianna Ocampo (left) walks the stage as she is awarded Girl's Wrestler of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Orleans Jr./Sr. High School cheerleaders and marching band members perform during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Pokey, the Portillo's mascot, waves to the crowd during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White waves to the crowd during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White is asked questions by Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Danville Community's Addison Davis (center) poses with Lt. Col. Ryan Collins (left) and Command Sgt. Maj. Emmanuel Bryant (right) after she is awarded the Courage Award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Judi Warren (left) walks the stage after being awarded the USA TODAY Studio IX Trailblazer Award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Judi Warren (left) hugs Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after Warren is awarded the USA TODAY Studio IX Trailblazer Award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Judi Warren (left) poses with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after Warren is awarded the USA TODAY Studio IX Trailblazer Award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Noblesville's Meredith Tippner (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Brian Haenchen after Tippner is awarded Girl's Athlete of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Fishers' JonAnthony Hall (left) shakes hands with IndyStar sports reporter Charlotte Varnes after Hall is awarded Boy's Athlete of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Fishers' JonAnthony Hall (left) poses with IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep after Hall is awarded Boy's Athlete of the Year during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Hamilton Southeastern's Maya Makalusky (left) shakes hands with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after Makalusky is named IndyStar's Miss Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Hamilton Southeastern's Maya Makalusky (left) poses with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White after Makalusky is named IndyStar's Miss Basketball during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Pacers Sports & Entertainment media personality Eddie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Decatur Central's head high school football coach Kyle Enright (left) poses withIndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep after Enright's team is awarded the Boy's Team of the Year award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Athletes arrive during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Noblesville High School soccer players pose after being awarded the Girl's Team of the Year award during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award recipients pose following the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar IndyStar executive editor Eric Larsen speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar IndyStar sports reporter Kyle Neddenriep speaks during the Indiana High School Sports Awards on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Girls cross country runner of the year Mallory Weller of Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls cross country runner of the year Mallory Weller of Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls golfer of the year Taylor Snively of Zionsville Community High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls golfer of the year Taylor Snively of Zionsville Community High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls gymnast of the year Jillian Creager of Homestead High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls gymnast of the year Jillian Creager of Homestead High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls soccer player of the year Meredith Tippner of Noblesville High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls soccer player of the year Meredith Tippner of Noblesville High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys swimming and diving athlete of the year Grant Cates of Oak Hill High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys swimming and diving athlete of the year Grant Cates of Oak Hill High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys tennis player of the year Hank Lin of Columbus North High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys tennis player of the year Hank Lin of Columbus North High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls wrestler of the year Julianna Ocampo of New Haven High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls wrestler of the year Julianna Ocampo of New Haven High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Members of the Orleans High School Marching Band pose for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Members of the Orleans High School Marching Band and Orleans senior cheerleaders pose for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Orleans High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Courage Award recipient Addison Davis of Danville poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Courage Award recipient Addison Davis of Danville poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Courage Award recipient Addison Davis of Danville poses for a photo with service members and Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar USA Today Studio IX Trailblazer Award recipient Judi Warren poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar USA Today Studio IX Trailblazer Award recipient Judi Warren poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls Athlete of the Year Meredith Tipper of Noblesville High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls Athlete of the Year Meredith Tipper of Noblesville High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys Athlete of the Year JonAnthony Hall of Fishers High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Boys Athlete of the Year JonAnthony Hall of Fishers High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Miss Basketball Award recipient Maya Makalusky of Hamilton Southeastern High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Miss Basketball Award recipient Maya Makalusky of Hamilton Southeastern High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Miss Basketball Award recipient Maya Makalusky of Hamilton Southeastern High School answers a question Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Mr. Basketball Award recipient Braylon Mullins of Greenfield-Central High School answers a question Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Girls Team of the Year recipient Noblesville girls soccer poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Decatur Central High School football head coach Kyle Enright, who accepted the Boys Team of the Year award, poses for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Decatur Central High School football head coach Kyle Enright, who accepted the Boys Team of the Year award, poses for a photo Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar IndyStar Executive Editor Eric Larsen speaks to guests Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar USA Today Ventures team members pose for a photo with Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White on Sunday, April 27, 2025, during the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Sunday's Indiana High School Sports Awards show honored more than 300 athletes statewide
The Indiana High School Sports Awards, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, were Sunday night at Clowes Memorial Hall at Butler University. More than 300 athletes were honored, including the Players of the Year in 15 sports and the state's overall winners for boys athlete of the year, girls athlete of the year, boys team of the year, girls team of the year, coach of the year, courage award and USA Today Studio IX Trailblazer Award. Indiana Mr. Basketball was also named live at the show. Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White was the guest speaker. Here's a list of all the award winners: Boys Athlete of the Year, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever – JonAnthony Hall from Fishers High School A three-sport standout, Hall finished runner-up in the Mr. Football voting, helped Fishers basketball to back-to-back state finals appearances, winning as a junior, and led the Tigers to a track and field team state championship last spring with his second-place finish in the long jump. He will play football next fall at Stanford. Girls Athlete of the Year, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever – Meredith Tippner, Noblesville High School Tippner was Indiana Miss Soccer and finished third in voting for Miss Basketball. She was key to Noblesville girls soccer's three-peat this fall and was part of the Millers' girls basketball state championship as a freshman. She posted a 155-25-6 cumulative record between the two sports and finished her career as the school's second-leading all-time scorer in basketball. Courage Award, Presented by the U.S. Army – Addison Davis, Danville Community High School Davis is a two-sport athlete boasting a 3.8 GPA who will graduate with her cosmetology and medical assisting licenses this spring. The Danville senior balanced all those responsibilities while also taking care of her mom, Carrie, who was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer in late 2022. Addison drove her mom to the hospital at least twice a week, sitting with her during chemo while her brother and sister worked their full-time jobs. Carrie died in February, days after Danville won its second consecutive sectional championship. Boys Team of the Year, Presented by the Indianapolis Colts, Decatur Central football The third time was the charm for Decatur Central football, making its third state finals appearance in six years, the Hawks broke through this fall winning the program's first state championship with a 38-24 win over Warsaw in the Class 5A title game. The Hawks finished the season on a 10-game win streak and were led by standouts Kasmir Hicks, Bo Polston, Fa'Rel Carter, Brayden Smit, Mykul Campbell and more. Girls Team of the Year, Presented by the Indianapolis Colts, Noblesville soccer The Millers won their third straight state championship and fifth title in six years with a 3-1 win over Center Grove in the Class 3A state final. Noblesville finished 19-0-2, was ranked No. 1 in the nation by MaxPreps and has won an IHSAA record 21 straight tournament games. Coach of the Year – John Hart, Brownsburg High School Hart guided Brownsburg to its first state football finals appearance in 39 years and capped it off with a 22-17 win over Westfield in the Class 6A championship game. That title run included a 28-point second-half comeback in the sectional final, a touchdown and 2-point conversion with 13 seconds left to beat No. 1 Lawrence North, and a last-second interception in semistate to seal a win vs. Center Grove. Hart, who won state titles at Evansville Reitz and Warren Central in the early 2000s, finally broke through with the Bulldogs after years of tournament heartbreak. USA TODAY Studio IX Trailblazer Award – Judi Warren The state's first Miss Basketball winner, Warren helped lead Warsaw to an undefeated season and the first IHSAA girls basketball state championship in 1976. '(Warren) perhaps did more for the game than anybody could have done,' said Pat Roy, former director of girls athletics for the IHSAA. Warren, who went on to play at Franklin College and then coach at multiple schools, leading Carmel to a state runner-up finish in 1995. Indystar Mr. Basketball, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever – Braylon Mullins, Greenfield-Central Mullins, a UConn commit, was named a McDonald's All American and the Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana as he averaged nearly 33 points, 7 rebounds and 4 assists per game for a team that was a double overtime loss away from a sectional title. Mullins set program records for career points, season points and single-game points, and the Cougars went 68-7 over his sophomore, junior and senior seasons combined. Indystar Miss Basketball, Presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever – Maya Makalusky, Hamilton Southeastern Makalusky averaged 22.1 points and 6.8 rebounds to lead Hamilton Southeastern to its first sectional and regional championships since 2019. An Indiana University signee, Makalusky finished her high school career with a school record 1,933 points and was named the Gatorade Indiana Player of the Year. Indystar Mr. Football, Presented by the Indianapolis Colts – Mark Zackery IV, Ben Davis A two-way threat and Notre Dame recruit, Zackery finished his high school career with nearly 2,000 receiving yards on offense and 14 interceptions on defense. As a junior, he helped the Giants to the Class 6A state title. Girls wrestling – Julianna Ocampo, New Haven Despite girls wrestling being IHSAA sanctioned for the first time this season, Ocampo continued to wrestle against the boys and was ranked No. 1 at 106 pounds, won sectional and regional titles and qualified for the state meet for the second year in a row, finishing with a 47-2 record as a senior. Boys wrestling – Noah Weaver, Rossville Weaver won a second-straight state title in a final match that lasted just 1 minute 55 seconds. He had a combined record of 103-1 during his junior and senior years and was awarded the Mental Attitude Award. The No. 1 ranked 215-pounder in this recruiting class will wrestle at Purdue. Girls swimming & diving – Alex Shackell, Carmel Shackell won gold and silver medals as part of Team USA's relay teams at the Paris Olympics, swimming in the prelims. She was a part of a world-record setting relay team at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest and completed her IHSAA career sweep in the butterfly helping Carmel extend its record state title streak to 39. Boys swimming & diving – Grant Cates, Oak Hill Cates placed third as a sophomore and junior, but as a senior shattered the 1-meter diving record at the IHSAA state meet, a record set in 2001. An SMU recruit, Cates garnered a standing ovation after his record-clinching dive. Girls gymnastics – Jillian Creager, Homestead Creager won the all-around at this year's IHSAA state meet. She shared top spot on the uneven bars, placed third on the balance beam and added top-5 finishes in the vault and floor exercise to become Homestead's first all-around champion in 25 years. Girls volleyball – Charlotte Vinson, Yorktown Last May, Vinson was on life support after she went septic and her organs began shutting down. After her recovery, the Indiana University recruit and MaxPreps All-American returned to lead Yorktown back to the state finals this fall. Girls soccer – Meredith Tippner, Noblesville A three-time state champion, Tippner scored a career-best 24 goals this season leading the 2024 Millers to their third unbeaten finish in program history (19-0-2). A University of Miami basketball commit, she accounted for six of her career-high 16 assists during Noblesville's seven postseason games. Boys soccer – Cal Kurzawa, Cathedral Kurzawa scored a career-high 28 goals and added 12 assists, leading the Irish to a 14-4-2 record this season. He was named Indiana Mr. Soccer by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association, finished his career among the school's all-time leading scorers with 76 career goals. Girls golf – Taylor Snively, Zionsville Only a freshman, Snively claimed the individual title with a two-round total of 144, winning the state championship by two strokes. Snively is only the third freshman in the 52-year history of the IHSAA finals to claim individual honors. Girls cross country – Mallory Weller, Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Weller won the girls cross country IHSAA state meet with a time of 17 minutes, 12.19 seconds, helping Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran to a second-place team finish – then she celebrated with tickets to the Taylor Swift concert. Boys cross country – Sam Quagliaroli, Fishers After finishing third as a junior, Quagliaroli returned as a senior and set a course record for an Indiana high school runner on his way to winning the cross-country state championship. An Indiana University recruit who went undefeated vs. in-state runners this season, was also named the Mental Attitude Award winner. Boys tennis – Hank Lin, Columbus North Lin capped an undefeated 27-0 senior season with the IHSAA boys singles state championship, the first in school history. She had a 74-2 career record as Columbus North's number one singles player. And both of those losses came against the state champions in 2022 and 2023. Portillo's Halftime Show, Presented by Portillo's Best Band Fan Favorite – Orleans Junior Senior High School Best Mascot Fan Favorite – Orleans Junior Senior High School
Indianapolis Star
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
See IHSAA athletes walk the red carpet at 2025 Indiana High School Sports Awards
Grace Smith Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Award nominees and guests pose for a photograph Sunday, April 27, 2025, before the Indiana High School Sports Awards at Clowes Memorial Hall in Indianapolis. 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Indianapolis Star
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Braylon Mullins is Mr. Basketball: 'One of those guys who is going to be talked about for a really long time'
Braylon Mullins led Greenfield-Central to a 23-4 record as a senior, averaging 32.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game. Mullins broke school records for career points, single-season points and single-game points and was named a McDonald's All American and Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana. Luke Meredith was the fire to Braylon Mullins ' ice. Before a game or coming out of a timeout during a key moment, the Greenfield-Central basketball coach would offer a few pointed words of advice to the Cougars' star. Mullins would nod and say, 'I got you, coach.' What followed, usually, was a great performance. The 6-6 UConn commit led Greenfield-Central to a 23-4 record as a senior, averaging 32.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 3.7 steals per game. He did it with remarkable efficiency, considering he was at the top of every opponent's scouting report, shooting 47.6% (88-for-185) from the 3-point line. Mullins broke the school record for career points (2,158), single-season points (887) and single-game points (52). He was named a McDonald's All American and Gatorade Player of the Year in Indiana. Add this title to his impressive resume: The 2025 IndyStar Mr. Basketball. Mullins was crowned Mr. Basketball on Sunday night during the Indiana High School Sports Awards show, presented by Indiana Pacers, at Butler's Clowes Hall. Mullins was voted on 182 ballots from the state's coaches and media to outdistance finalists Tre Singleton of Jeffersonville (65 votes), Azavier Robinson of Lawrence North (49 votes) and Dezmon Briscoe of Crispus Attucks (15 votes). There were 344 overall votes with 14 players receiving at least one vote. 'It means the world,' Mullins said. 'There are really not enough words to speak about it. I feel like I did a lot for this community and being able to show that this basketball program is something and having that No. 1 jersey framed on the wall and everything that comes with it is a blessing. It wasn't even a goal of mine when I came into high school. I didn't have that on my mind at all. But once I saw I had a chance I thought, 'Why not go for it?'' The only thing that escaped Mullins was a sectional title. The Cougars were closing in on that goal the night of March 8 at Muncie Fieldhouse. But despite 38 points, 10 rebounds, five assists and four steals from Mullins, Greenfield-Central could not close the door on Mt. Vernon and Luke Ertel in an 83-76 double overtime heartbreaker. As Mt. Vernon celebrated on the floor that night, Mullins sat on the bench in silence. His father, Josh, took a seat next to him for a few minutes before both retreated to the locker room. This was going to be the year Greenfield-Central ended its 27-year sectional title drought. The fact it was not still bothers both Mullins and Meredith, the latter who resigned after the season as coach but will remain on as the strength coach at Greenfield-Central. But in an era when many of the top-100 players in the country have opted for prep schools, Mullins decided to stay home. That experience, sectional title or not, was one Mullins said he would never trade. 'I felt like my best opportunity was staying home and playing for my community and my school and all my friends I've been playing with for a while,' Mullins said. 'It's something that I took advantage of and I'm happy I got to play my senior year in Greenfield in front of all these fans. Seeing my jersey on that wall 50 years from now is going to mean even more than it does right now.' It was not obvious, to Mullins or others, that he would be a Mr. Basketball candidate after his sophomore season at Greenfield-Central. He averaged 16.9 points and shot 47% from the 3-point line for a team that went 21-2 and lost to Anderson in the sectional. 'Braylon has always been special,' Meredith said. 'But this was not easy. There were a lot of growing pains, especially his freshman and sophomore year to become the player he was going to become. He's self-made. It wasn't something where it was just meant to be. This was something that was hard fought with a lot of blood, sweat and tears and a lot of hard work along the way that has made him who he is.' Mullins then injured his back at the most inopportune time late in his junior year. He tried to give it a go against New Palestine in the sectional, but that season also ended with a loss in the sectional championship game, completing the Cougars season at 24-1. But that junior season offered a glimpse of Mullins' potential. He still shot 3-pointers at a high rate (43%) but did more damage inside the arc on his way to averaging 25.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 3.2 steals and 3.2 assists. After his back healed, Mullins' recruitment exploded in the spring. During an Adidas 3SSB event in Bryan, Texas, North Carolina coached Hubert Davis watched Mullins shoot 6-fo-6 from the 3-point line and score 25 points. On Monday after the event, Davis called to offer Mullins a scholarship. That was just the start. Purdue, Kansas, Missouri, Stanford, Creighton, Michigan State, Alabama, UConn and Virginia offered in the next week. Those were on top of a list that already included Butler, Cincinnati, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech. When Mullins returned to play with his high school team in June, he looked the part of a five-star recruit. 'He was already really good as a junior,' said senior teammate and point guard Boston Willard. 'But it was just another level of confidence going into his senior year. Once he started picking up all these offers, he just started going up to a different level. He was more confident and more athletic. He got better as time progressed. You would see him do something and be like, 'How did he do that?' It wasn't normal. Any time you needed something, needed a bucket, he was going to get it for you anytime he wanted.' When the dust settled on his recruitment, Mullins narrowed it down to Indiana, North Carolina and UConn. His choice, coach Danny Hurley's UConn program, was not the most popular decision in Indiana. The Hoosiers made a coaching change after the season, going from Mike Woodson to Darian DeVries. Who knows how Mullins' recruitment might have worked out under different circumstances. But that is just water cooler talk at this point. 'I wanted to do something that challenges myself and I felt like this was the best opportunity to do that,' Mullins said. 'That's why I picked UConn. I wanted that challenge, and I want to prove everybody wrong. I know it's going to be tough. I'm going to be 13, 14 hours from home. But I knew that when I picked UConn. I'm excited for it now that it's almost here. They are going to push me to be my best and I'm willing to work for that.' Mullins, the first Mr. Basketball from Greenfield-Central, will play in the games during Indiana All-Stars week (the games vs. Kentucky are June 6 and 7) before leaving immediately to start his journey at UConn. 'He cares about what other people think but for him to make that decision and do what is best for him, regardless of what other people may say he should do, is what he should do,' Meredith said. 'He's blossomed into a great young man.' There are those who say Mullins 'didn't win anything' in high school. He understands that. He wanted a sectional title more than anyone. But Greenfield-Central was 68-7 in Mullins' last three years of high school. As a senior, he led the Cougars to wins over Ben Davis, New Palestine, Jeffersonville and Mt. Vernon, among others. No, it did not end how Mullins hoped it would. But there is a generation of kids in Greenfield who see the program in a different light. 'You think about how he changed the entire community,' Meredith said. 'It wasn't me or any other player — it was Braylon Mullins. You come to a game the last three years and it was sold out. That does not happen. It's never happened before. That's why I've said before and I'll say it again: he's the Greenfield GOAT. There are little kids here wearing UConn shirts and Braylon Mullins shirts because of him. He's one of those guys who is going to be talked about for a really long time.'
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
State records, personal bests, national stage: Vote for IHSAA track athlete of the week
IndyStar high school track and field top performers, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis, will honor the best in Indiana track and field throughout the 2025 season. This week's edition celebrates strong indoor performances from local meets to Nike Indoor Nationals. Advertisement The poll will feature four girls nominees and four boys nominees each week. Nominations can be sent to cvarnes@ Winners of IndyStar athlete of week polls will be invited to and honored at the Indiana High School Sports Awards, presented by the Indiana Pacers/Fever, on April 27 at Butler's Clowes Hall. The poll will be open until noon Friday. Cast your vote in poll at the bottom of the article or click here to vote. Kya Crooke, Heritage Christian: Crooke won her second Nike Indoor Nationals high jump title on Friday in New York City as she jumped 1.82m (5ft, 11.50 in). The Arizona track commit and reigning IHSAA high jump champion is enjoying a strong indoor season, also setting a new school record, PR and U.S.-leading 6ft mark at a meet earlier this month. Advertisement Larkin Taylor, Carmel: Taylor set a new indoor school record in the 3200 (10:37.92) at the IWU HSR Qualifier #3 meet on Saturday. The sophomore, who finished tenth at the IHSAA cross-country championship in the fall, was also part of Carmel's new indoor DMR school record earlier this month (12:02.24). Ahniyah Bennett, Connersville: Bennett won the 60m at the Pike Individual Championships on Saturday in 7.65, also securing her spot at Hoosier Indoor State. The junior improved on her season-opening performance at the Blue and White Relays by .17 of a second. Kelsey Rehmel, North Central: Rehmel set a new 2-mile school record at New Balance Nationals in Boston on Friday in 10:50.2 and now ranks 47th in the U.S. She also helped the Panthers' 4x800 relay to a season-best time of 9:37.9. Rylan Hainje, Franklin Central: Hainje broke the Indiana indoor record in the 60m hurdles last week with a time of 7.78 at a meet at UIndy. The junior's time is among the top 10 in the U.S., and he looks poised for a breakout after not advancing past regionals last season. Advertisement Bradley Streveler, Greenfield-Central: Streveler won the high jump with a mark of 6'5" at the Pike Individual Championships on Saturday, setting a new indoor and overall PR. He improved his jump by five inches from the Red Devil Classic in early March to last weekend's meet. Ahmed Saleh, Mt. Vernon: Saleh set a new school indoor record in the 3200 when he won the event in 9:19.40 at the IWU HSR Qualifier #3 on Saturday. The senior IU commit has also set the school indoor record in the 1600 this spring (4:16.46). Devaughn Slaughter, Cathedral: Slaughter won the 60m at the Whiteland HSR Qualifier #2 in 7.04 on Friday, along with helping Cathedral to a third-place finish in the 4x200 earlier last week. Slaughter's season-best of 6.95 is top five among Indiana large school athletes. IF POLL DOES NOT APPEAR, click here to vote. This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Vote for Indiana high school track athlete of the week (March 10-15)
