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Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
'There's a lot of bragging rights.' Ertel goes for record 36 points as Juniors beat All-Stars
GREENFIELD — Other than the 80-plus degree temperature outside, it felt like March at Greenfield-Central High School on Wednesday night. The boys Indiana All-Stars were tested, pushed and eventually lost to the Junior All-Stars 117-114 in a game that was as physical and hard played as one at the end of the high school basketball season. Mt. Vernon's Luke Ertel was again the catalyst for the Junior All-Stars, setting a junior record vs. the seniors with 36 points. 'I obviously don't go around watching other all-star games around the country but, I mean, that was about as competitive of an all-star game as you could possibly get,' All-Stars coach Marc Urban of Chesterton said. 'The energy of the crowd was good. We just have to figure out how to play harder, longer. And make those tougher plays more consistently.' It appeared the senior All-Stars had put themselves in position to finally get some distance from the Juniors after Jeffersonville's Michael Cooper keyed a run to put the All-Stars ahead 92-83 with 8:50 left. A little more than a minute later, Crown Point's Dikembe Shaw fouled out for the Juniors, leaving the game with 26 points. Game over? No. The fun was just beginning. 'There's a lot of bragging rights,' Shaw said. The Junior All-Stars kept coming, tying the game on a shot by Ertel, who matched his point total in the win over the Kentucky Junior All-Stars on Sunday at Charlestown. The Juniors took a six-point lead with 3:45 left after the senior All-Stars were whistled for a technical. But the senior All-Stars were not done, getting it tied at 108-108 on a basket by Brady Koehler with 1:16 left. After Justin Curry made one of two free throws to put the Juniors ahead by one point, Ben Davis' Mark Zackery IV scored and IndyStar Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins, playing his final game on his home floor, made two free throws with 28.9 seconds left to give the All-Stars a 112-109 lead. Then it really got crazy. Terrence Hayes Jr. of Gary 21st Century drove the lane, narrowly avoiding a travel call, and turned and whipped a pass to Lawernce North's Brennan Miller under the basket to bring the Junior All-Stars to within one point. A tipped pass led to a turnover and Haynes pushed ahead and tossed an alley-oop to Fishers' Kai McGrew, who laid the ball off the class just over the outstretched hand of the 6-9 Koehler for a 113-112 lead for the Juniors. Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton drove the left side of the lane, attempting to give the senior All-Stars the lead. But his shot was blocked by McGrew and Ertel corralled the rebound. His two free throws with 5.1 seconds remaining gave the Juniors a 115-112 lead. On the next possession, Zackery was fouled before the seniors could get a look at a 3-pointer. He made two free throws with 3.7 seconds left to cut the Juniors lead to 115-114. Miller was fouled and made two free throws for the Junior All-Stars before the ball was inbounded by make it 117-114. Mullins got off a final heave from beyond halfcourt that was just left of the basket and bounced off the backboard. 'It was a good test for the two games with Kentucky,' said Mullins, who finished with 17 points and four assists. 'We haven't played together at all and (the Junior All-Stars) got to play a game together. I'm not going to use that as an excuse. They played harder than us tonight. But I think we'll gel more this week and I think we'll be better this weekend.' The All-Stars will play the Kentucky All-Stars on Friday at Lexington Catholic High School before returning home for the rematch on Saturday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Cathedral's Koehler, a Notre Dame recruit, matched Mullins for team-high scoring honors with 17 points. Singleton and Fishers' Justin Kirby each had 11 points. Dezmon Briscoe of Crispus Attucks had 10 points and nine rebounds and Zackery also had 10 points. 'We have a good rotation of guys,' said Mullins, a UConn recruit. 'It's just a matter of who wants to play hard or not. I think that's really going to determine how our team is going to play. I think we just didn't play hard enough. But I think our coach is going to get on us (Thursday) and we'll be better. There's no reason you should be losing to the juniors as seniors, especially playing one last time on this court.' Ertel's 36 points broke the record a junior against the seniors, a mark that was shared by Greg Oden and Eric Gordon with 29 points. Ertel is second all-time for points in junior-senior rivalry behind Park Tudor's Trevon Bluiett, who scored 44 for the seniors in 2014. Ertel left the game briefly with blood on his jersey in the second half. Urban joked that he needed to stay out of the game for a longer look at the jersey. 'I thought his effort and how competitive he was and how hard he played was outstanding,' Urban said. 'That was my first time seeing him live and he was really, really good.' Ertel called it 'just an all-star game at the end of the day.' But there was no denying how hard he played during the game. 'It's a joy playing with Luke,' Shaw said. 'On the court, he's a dawg. He fights tooth and nail. We could be going against first graders and I know he'd give 100 percent.'
Indianapolis Star
28-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Former Indiana guard A.J. Moye named athletic director at Jeffersonville High School
Former Indiana University basketball standout A.J. Moye is the new athletic director at Jeffersonville High School. Moye, a player at IU from 2000 to '04, will team up with another former IU star, Sherron Wilkerson, who led Jeffersonville to its first boys' basketball state championship in March since he was a player at Jeff in 1993. 'We are absolutely thrilled to welcome A.J. Moye back to Southern Indiana and to the Red Devil family,' Jeffersonville principal Pam Hall said in a statement released by the school. 'His experience as a high-level player and his passion for developing young athletes, combined with is understanding of the high level of athletics in Indiana, make him an exceptional leader for our athletic department. We are confident that his vision and enthusiasm will inspire our student athletes, support our dedicated coaches, and further strengthen our entire school community.' For the past two seasons, Moye was an assistant coach on Roger Powell Jr.'s staff at Valparaiso, leading recruiting and player development. Prior to coaching at Valpo, Moye trained professional and collegiate players within the late Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy. He also coached at the high school level in California at Oak Park. Moye is better known here for his role as a player on IU's 2001-02 team that reached the national championship game, providing a memorable blocked shot of Duke's Carlos Boozer in the Sweet 16 win over No. 1 Duke and 14 points. The former Georgia Mr. Basketball and Parade All-American averaged 5.9 points as a sophomore that season. As a senior, Moye averaged 10.0 points and 6.4 rebounds before going on to play professionally in Iceland, Germany and Finland. Moye will oversee all aspects of Jeffersonville's athletic programs, including coaching staff development, management of athletic facilities, budget administration, ensuring adherence to IHSAA regulations and maintaining relationships with Jeffersonville athletes and families.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Abbey Road on the River to remain in Louisville area for 10 more years. What to know
Abbey Road on the River, the five day celebration of peace, love, and Beatles music held annually in Jeffersonville, Indiana, will continue through 2035 and perhaps beyond. The festival's producer, Gary Jacob, has renewed a 10-year partnership between the festival, the City of Jeffersonville, and Southern Indiana Tourism. For 23 years, Abbey Road on the River has captivated fans with an immersive, Beatles-centered experience and world-class performances where attendees enjoy interactive Beatles-themed art installations and music memorabilia. "Ten years sounds about right. If Paul and Ringo are still performing into their 80s, I figure at 76, I can keep going too,' Jacob said in a release. "This festival belongs in Jeffersonville. The city, the fans, the spirit — it all comes together here in the most beautiful way. With this agreement, we can dream even bigger." More: Waterfront Wednesday is back! Here's the 2025 lineup for the free Louisville concert series The festival annually hosts fans from across the world each Memorial Day weekend and is one of Southern Indiana's top tourism events. The event generates millions of dollars in economic activity while supporting hotels, restaurants, and local shops. 'This festival is part of Jeffersonville's heartbeat,' said Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore. 'Abbey Road on the River brings people together, fills our city with joy, and gives us something to be proud of. It's part of who we are now, and I'm thrilled it will continue for another decade.' Here's what to know about the 2025 Abbey Road on the River music festival: The 2025 festival is planned for May 22-26 and will be held at Jeffersonville's Big Four Station Park. The 2025 festival will feature more than 200+ acts including The Love Concert, Classicstone, The Jukebox Beatles from Puerto Rico, The LSB Experience, and Grammy winner and lead Guitarist for Wings, Laurence Juber. More: The Big Stomp Music Festival announces its 2025 lineup. Here's who is performing Tickets for the 2025 Abbey Road on the River are available at or at the SoIN Visitors Center, 228 Spring St., Jeffersonville, Indiana. Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@ This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Abbey Road on the River festival: dates, tickets, performers
Indianapolis Star
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Now that Braylon Mullins is 2025 Mr. Basketball, a look ahead to potential 2026 contenders
Now that Greenfield-Central senior Braylon Mullins has been named 2025 IndyStar Mr. Basketball, we can start thinking ahead to the 2026 race. Disclaimer: This is my opinion on how I see the landscape right now and how it could potentially play out next season. Disclaimer 2: The award is open only to seniors and is voted on by high school basketball coaches and media statewide (this year there were 344 votes total). Disclaimer 3: I am basing this on current information on where I expect players to be next season. Also, one of names who would have been listed here — Steven Reynolds III of South Bend Washington — will be spending his senior year in Texas, where his father will be an assistant for the Texas-Arlington women's program and sisters Amiyah, Kira and Mila will enroll. Reynolds III was the highest-ranked in-state prospect in the class (No. 82 by On3sports) with an offer list that includes Michigan State, Purdue, Notre Dame and several more. Again, this is just a starting point. We can revisit closer to the season … 10 potential favorites Luke Ertel, Mt. Vernon The point guard and Purdue recruit may have jumped from a favorite to the favorite after his postseason heater. Most memorable was a 36-point, 10-rebound, eight-assist performance in an 83-76 double overtime sectional championship comeback win over Mullins in the sectional championship game at Muncie Fieldhouse. He also went for 29 points in the semistate semifinal against Jeffersonville, though the Marauders came up short in a 63-59 loss. He averaged 22.7 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game for a 21-6 team. Despite missing most of his sophomore season, he will go into his senior with 998 career points. 'Always looking for a battle.' Luke Ertel plays with chip on shoulder Dikembe Shaw, Crown Point There are some similar vibes to the 6-7 Shaw as there was to this year's Mr. Basketball runner-up, Jeffersonville's Tre Singleton. Like the Northwestern recruit Singleton, Shaw will go into his senior season playing on a team that has a chance to compete for a Class 4A state championship (Singleton's Jeffersonville team won the title). As a junior, Shaw averaged 16.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.3 steals (and shot 37.9% from the 3-point line) to lead Crown Point to a 23-3 season and Class 4A semistate appearance for a second consecutive year. He has offers so far from Indiana State, IU Indy, Illinois-Chicago and Toledo. Shaw has 861 career points. Justin Curry, Noblesville Could the 6-3 Curry be Noblesville's first Mr. Basketball since Tom Coverdale in 1998? He is one of the top prospects in the state in the junior class and was one of six players named to the core Junior All-Stars. DePaul, Illinois-Chicago, Indiana State, Kent State, Northwestern and Toledo have offered Curry. His overall numbers — 15.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.8 steals per game — might not be as impressive as some but he played on a team that went 19-6 and has another top junior in Baron Walker. Curry has 723 career points. Blake Neill, Bloomfield The odds of a Class A winner is pretty low considering there has never been one since the start of class basketball in 1997-98. There are only 2A winners: DeShaun Thomas of Fort Wayne Luers in 2010 and Caleb Furst of Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian in 2021. But while the odds may be stacked against the 6-6 Neill, his production is off the charts. Neill, who already has 1,622 career points, averaged 27.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.3 blocked shots per game to lead the Cardinals to a 17-8 record. If Neill can lead Bloomfield to a deep tournament run, I think Neill could get some support. Noah Smith, Plainfield The 6-8 Smith was named as one of the six core members of the Junior All-Star team after a season that saw him average 16.8 points, 7.8 rebounds, 1.5 blocked shots and 1.4 assists for a team that finished 16-8. There is no doubt about Smith being one of the top prospects in the 2026 class (ranked No. 130 in the country in the latest 2026 rankings by On3sports). He already has offers from DePaul, Indiana State, Toledo and Xavier. If Smith hits that next level with his game, he definitely jumps into serious consideration. Kai McGrew, Fishers The 6-9 McGrew is a transfer from Lawrence North who is on the core Junior All-Stars. He came on strong to average 14.5 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists this season to help the Wildcats to a 22-7 record and Class 4A semistate championship game appearance. McGrew, who played his freshman year in Colorado, has 911 career points. One thing worth noting here is there have not been a lot of transfer players win Mr. Basketball. The closest example in this case might be Lafayette Jeff's Mark Jewell, who won Mr. Basketball in 1986 after transferring from Terre Haute North following his junior year. E.J. Hazelett, Franklin Central The 6-7 Hazelett missed a good chunk of his junior season due to a foot injury but is certainly one of the most talented players in the class. He averaged 12.6 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists per game (shot 38.9% from the 3-point line) as a junior. Hazelett, who has 726 career points, picked up early offers from Indiana State and Kent State. Franklin Central would have to improve on its 8-15 record for Hazelett to jump into consideration. Brennan Miller, Lawrence North The 6-7 Miller averaged 13.0 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.7 steals as a junior to earn Junior All-Stars honors. Miller has offers from Akron, IU Indy, Kent State, Toledo, Valparaiso and Wright State. With Mr. Basketball finalist Azavier Robinson graduating and Kai McGrew transferring, Miller will have quite a bit more on his shoulders going into next season for a Lawrence North team that was 22-7 last year and played in the Class 4A semistate. Miller has 871 career points. Kasen Daeger, Silver Creek News flash: Silver Creek is going to be really good. The Dragons were 22-5 this season and played for a 3A sectional championship, losing by two points to Brownstown Central. Daeger, how has offers from Eastern Illinois and Southeast Missouri State, averaged 16.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists and shot 40% (57-for-144) from the 3-point line. He has 1,030 career points. Keriawn Berry, Avon The 6-5 transferred in from Louisville Trinity and earned Junior All-Stars honors as he averaged 13.9 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.6 steals per game on a balanced Avon team that finished 20-4. Berry, who has offers from Ball State, Coastal Carolina and IU Indy, will take on a bigger load for the Orioles next season with several seniors gone to graduation. Others to consider Anthony Fresh, Charlestown: Averaged 20.9 points, 5.9 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 2.2 steals on a 3A team that finished 18-6. A 39% (45-for-115) 3-point shooter. Drew Haffner, Westfield: On a balanced 18-4 Westfield team, Haffner led the Shamrocks in scoring at 12.4 points per game and shot 48% (48-for-100) from the 3-point. Should have been a Junior All-Star in my opinion. Terrence Hayes Jr., Gary 21 st Century: The 6-1 Hayes averaged 20.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists and 3.4 steals for a 21-7 team that played in the semistate championship. Shot 40% (46-for-115) from the 3-point line. Has 1,340 career points. Edwin Holmes, Princeton: The 6-7 Holmes averaged 16.7 points, 7.6 rebounds, 3.7 assists and 2.7 blocked shots on a 24-3 Class 3A regional title team. Has 1,033 career points. Tyrese Jones, South Bend Riley: The junior turned some heads with a 45-point performance in Riley's 77-71 double overtime win over Warsaw in the regional. Transferred from closed South Bend Clay. Averaged 14.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.2 steals. JaShawn Ladd, Ben Davis: The 6-5 guard averaged 13.2 points, 3.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.6 steals to help the Giants to a 17-9 season. Shot 41% (41-for-99) from the 3-point line. Treigh Schelsky, Parke Heritage: Has 1,398 career points. Helped Parke Heritage to back-to-back Class 2A semistate championship game appearances. Averaged 13.4 points, 4.0 assists, 3.3 rebounds and 1.6 steals this season. Nick Shrewsberry, South Bend St. Joseph: The 6-4 Shrewsberry averaged 13.9 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.6 steals per game for the 27-3 Class 3A state champions. Shot 36.3% (78-for-215) from the 3-point line. Julien Smith, Cathedral: Mt. Vernon transfer averaged 13.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists as a junior. Shot 42.2% (62-for-147) from the 3-point line. Has 1,011 career points. Picked up an offer from Detroit Mercy during the season. Baron Walker, Noblesville: The 6-2 Walker averaged 15.7 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.4 steals per game to help the Millers to a 19-6 record. Shot 40.2% (37-for-92) from 3-point line.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
2 I-64 bridges to be replaced in Louisville this year. What to know about traffic patterns
A pair of Interstate 64 bridges in Louisville are set to be demolished and reconstructed starting this summer, and drivers can expect several changes in traffic patterns through the fall. In a statement, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet spokesperson Morgan Woodrum said preliminary work on the project has already begun, but the demolition of two bridges over the Middle Fork of Beargrass Creek — westbound I-64 near Cannons Lane and eastbound I-64 near the Watterson Expressway exchange — won't start until mid-May at the earliest. The project includes multiple phases, and lane closures and shifts will be in place throughout the timeline, Woodrum said. Crews will start work on the shoulder, leaving drivers with two 11-foot lanes in each direction. Crews will then move their work to the median, and traffic heading both east and westbound will be shifted to the outside shoulder. After work in the median is complete, all eastbound traffic will remain in the outside shoulder, while westbound traffic is moved to the median between Breckenridge and Browns lanes to accommodate the removal and replacement of the westbound bridge, Woodrum said. The process to replace the bridge is expected to be complete by July. The final phase of the project is the demolition and construction of the eastbound bridge, which could be done by this fall. While the eastbound bridge is being replaced, eastbound traffic will be shifted to the new westbound bridge and median Breckenridge and Browns lanes, Woodrum said. KYTC awarded a $6.6 million contract for the project to Jeffersonville, Indiana-based E&B Paving. Updates on traffic changes will be shared on KYTC's weekly Roadshow report. More: Top 8: Courier Journal Pizza Madness enters Round 2. Here's how to vote Reach reporter Leo Bertucci at lbertucci@ or @leober2chee on X, formerly known as Twitter This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: I-64 bridges over Beargrass Creek in Louisville to be replaced
