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HH Varsity Club Insider: Greencastle opens with Solid Front Runner

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Greencastle girls - Departing Coach Doug Greenlee
GREENCASTLE, Ind. -- (Updated 4/28) Coach Greenlee has resigned citing difficulty of serving as both coach and AD. Good Varsity Club member reports roster should return to more consistent neighborhood school ability levels after stellar homeschool transfer graduates. Assistant Jessica Lenihan reported to be heir apparent.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: 3-win Snider boys job Open

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Snider boys - Departing Coach Jeremy Rauch
FT. WAYNE, Ind. -- (Updated 4/28) Coach Rauch announced via Twitter that he was resigning citing family reasons. Coach led the Panthers for seven seasons. Last year was a rare rough one for Snider, as they struggled to just a 3-21 mark. Some silver lining for the incoming coach is that only 3 seniors depart and none were huge contributors. Varsity Club report states that 8 underclassmen logged substantial varsity minutes last year. While none are going to make the Indiana All-Stars, sr-2-b PG Ke’ron Billingsly is arguably the best. In addition to ball handling duties, he also went for about 12ppg last go round. Unfortunately he was the only Panther to hit double figures on any kind of consistent basis. Varsity Clubber also reports JV was blown out on a pretty consistent basis. Openings reported at Snider: HS Sped, HS PE. Several Eled and MS positions within the FW system also reported.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Pioneer Returns Several Solid Pieces

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Pioneer girls - Departing Coach Jeff Brooke
ROYAL CENTER, Ind. -- (Updated 4/27) Indy Star is reporting that Coach Brooke has stepped down after seven seasons with the Panthers. The last four have been in the rare air of 20+ win seasons. 2023 ended at 21-4 and a disappointing 2-point Sectional loss to North Miami. According to good Varsity Club member, the Panthers graduate 3 of the 7 regulars from last season’s roster. Among them is 24ppg Ashlynn Brooke whose guard duties and scoring will be missed in a huge way. What remains is a pretty decent group, but not much offense. A couple of 8ppg players is about it. Pretty decent post play on both ends of the court should be part of the returning cast as well. If a solid point can emerge, Pioneer has a good chance of being a very solid squad again. No help expected from a JV that struggled to hit 20ppg in many contests. HS Sped is it for teaching jobs at this time, but more may avail themselves.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Sullivan Looks Solid for coming Seasons

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Sullivan girls - Departing Coach Julie Meeks
SULLIVAN, Ind. -- (Updated 4/26) Sullivan has officially posted this position as open. Coach meeks won 252 games during her 20 years with the Golden Arrows. Most recently Sullivan was 15-10. Varsity Club member reports the skinny that of the 8-9 letter winners last season, all but two are expected back. 6-0 jr-2-b post Jacie Wilson was last year’s leading scorer (13 ppg 8rpg) and is set to anchor the middle for the next two seasons. Another very intriguing returner is soph-2-b backcourter Avari Kelley. She logged considerable PG time last year as a varsity frosh, and did so effectively. Several other returning pieces and a 14-win JV squad should put the Arrows in place to be competitive for several seasons. One thing working in Sullivan’s favor has been their membership is Western Indiana Conference, where the Arrows have owned a fair share of teams over the years. Variety Clubber reports Admin likely to look outside for this one. Eled openings, but admin would like to pair with HS PE/Health
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40 Indiana high school seniors win IBCA scholarships

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Forty Indiana high school seniors have been named winners of 2023 scholarship awards from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, it was announced Wednesday (April 26).

The IBCA -- a statewide coaches group with about 2,400 members -- this year is presenting a grant of $500 to each recipient in the names of Marion Crawley, Junior Mannies and Pat Aikman. Through the years, the IBCA has awarded about $780,000 in scholarships to Indiana student-athletes.

"I would like to congratulate you for being selected as a recipient," IBCA executive director emeritus Steve Witty wrote in informing winners of the various selections. "... Thank you for your contributions to Indiana high school basketball, and best of luck as you move on to the college of your choice."

A total of 37 Crawley Scholarships were presented to 18 boys' players, 14 girls' players and five student managers.

The boys' recipients for 2023 are Creighton Bennett of Speedway, Elhadj Diallo of Brownsburg, Tymon Ferguson of Columbus North, Victor Garrett of Cowan, Milton Green of Gary West, Trey Hall of Plymouth, Malik Hasani of Indianapolis Tech, Rhys Hofer of East Central, Jase Howell of Madison-Grant, Blaine Marlatt of Cowan, Luke McDurmon of Evansville Mater Dei, Mitchell Milausnic of Lake Central, Carter Mundy of Jasper, Marcus Northern of South Bend Washington, Charles Rudolph of Carroll (Fort Wayne), Kenyan Troxel of Shenandoah, Cole Wheat of East Central and Evan Williamson of Hamilton Heights.

The girls' recipients for 2023 are Chloe Browning of Washington, Cameran Cahall of Madison, Braelyn Carter of Lowell, Emily Cissell of Borden, Raegan Hodge of Christian Academy of Indiana, Emma Long of Columbus North, Brett White, Lauren Luce of Wapahani, Cadence Mills of Vincennes Rivet, Anna Moore of Seeger, Kylie Palmer of White River Valley, Abby Parsons of Cascade, Lizzie Redar of Lawrenceburg, Jasmine Sherman of Princeton and Ava Weisheit of Gibson Southern.

The student manager recipients for 2023 are Kasady Anderson of Forest Park, Brylie Harper of Gibson Southern, Rowdy Smith of John Glenn, Dylan Wetz of Seeger and Leo Ye of Forest Park.

Criteria for the Crawley Scholarship includes achievement in basketball, achievement in academics, participation in extracurricular activities and service to one's school and community. Crawley was a former four-time boys basketball state championship coach -- two with the Washington Hatchets and two with the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos -- who amassed 644 career wins. He later became the first executive director of the IBCA.

Brayden Denk, a boys' basketball student manager from Jasper, was the only winner of Mannies Scholarship for 2023.

Mannies Scholarships are presented to students who have a physical handicap but have contributed to their respective school's athletic program. Mannies won 311 games as the boys' basketball coach at Elwood, Mississinewa, Delphi and other schools. He served as the IBCA Job Placement Director from 1977-83.

Two players -- Caleb Elliott of the Delta boys and Paige Laffoon of the Seeger girls -- are recipients of the 13th annual Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards. This scholarship is named for Aikman, the Indiana All-Star games director from 1988-2007 and former IBCA Coordinator of Special Projects.


Criteria for the Aikman Award include achievements and contributions in basketball, scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and service to school and community. Also, those considered for the Aikman Award are students who plan to enter the fields of journalism, sports management, athletic training or physical therapy.

"These are deserving young people who help make coaching a great profession," Witty said of all the winners.

A list of the 2023 IBCA Scholarship winners is below.

MARION CRAWLEY AWARDS (37)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Kasady Anderson, Forest Park, Tony Hasenour, student manager
Creighton Bennett, Speedway, Chuck Bennett, boys' player
Chloe Browning, Washington, Gretchen Miles, girls' player
Cameran Cahall, Madison, Adam Dennis, girls' player
Braelyn Carter, Lowell, Kelli Chavez, girls' player
Emily Cissell, Borden, Matt Vick, girls' player
Elhadj Diallo, Brownsburg, Steve Lynch, boys' player
Tymon Ferguson, Columbus North, Paul Ferguson, boys' player
Victor Garrett, Cowan, Aaron Groves, boys' player
Milton Green, Gary West, Christopher Buggs, boys' player
Trey Hall, Plymouth, Joel Grindle, boys' player
Brylie Harper, Gibson Southern, Kyle Brasher, student manager
Malik Hasani, Indianapolis Tech, Damon Turner, boys' player
Raegan Hodge, Christian Academy of Indiana, Carson Casey, girls' player
Rhys Hofer, East Central, David Disbro, boys' player
Jase Howell, Madison-Grant, Josh Hendrixson, boys' player
Emma Long, Columbus North, Brett White, girls' player
Lauren Luce, Wapahani, Scott Hudson, girls' player
Blaine Marlatt, Cowan, Aaron Groves, boys' player
Luke McDurmon, Evansville Mater Dei, Kurt Wildeman, boys' player
Mitchell Milausnic, Lake Central, Dave Milausnic, boys' player
Cadence Mills, Vincennes Rivet, Michael Mills, girls' player
Anna Moore, Seeger, Chad Wetz, girls' player
Carter Mundy, Jasper, John Goebel, boys' player
Marcus Northern, South Bend Washington, Ryan Varga, boys' player
Kylie Palmer, White River Valley, April Settles, girls' player
Abby Parsons, Cascade, Adam Parsons, girls' player
Lizzie Redar, Lawrenceburg, Zane White, girls' player
Charles Rudolph, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Ryan Abbott, boys' player
Jasmine Sherman, Princeton, Travis Conner, girls' player
Rowdy Smith, John Glenn, Travis Hannah, student manager
Kenyan Troxel, Shenandoah, Rick Ellsworth, boys' player
Ava Weisheit, Gibson Southern, Kyle Brasher, girls' player
Dylan Wetz, Seeger, Chad Wetz, student manager
Cole Wheat, East Central, David Disbro, boys' player
Evan Williamson, Hamilton Heights, Chad Ballenger, boys' player
Leo Ye, Forest Park, Drew Messmer, student manager

JUNIOR MANNIES AWARD (1)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Brayden Denk, Jasper, John Goebel, student manager

PAT AIKMAN AWARDS (2)
Student, School, Coach, Role
Caleb Elliott, Delta, Mark Detweiler, boys' player
Paige Laffoon, Seeger, Chad Wetz, girls' player
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Blackford expected to welcome back 11(!) Srs-2-b

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Blackford girls - Departing Coach Mitch Waters
HARTFORD CITY, Ind. -- (Updated 4/26) Now official that Coach Waters will not be returning after five years with the Bruins. Last year Blackford enjoyed a very successful season (20-4) before being knocked off once again by Sectional nemesis, Tipton. Last year’s roster sported 3 seniors that will genuinely be missed, but Varsity Club report points to an intriguing group of 8 srs-2-b. That group composed a big chunk of scoring and ball handling. However, the holdovers should keep the Bruins competitive. JV reported as very good. Internal interest expected: Erick Noland-Blackford JV & director of AAU program. HS/MS Science and Eled.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Empty Northrop opens

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Northrop boys - Departing Coach Rod Chamble
FT. WAYNE, Ind. -- (Updated 4/26) The FW Journal-Gazette is reporting Coach Chamble is out now after 8 seasons with the Bruins. Last season Northrop finished 5-19, and good varsity Clubber reports four seniors, including two leading scorers and virtually all post play, graduate. Put simply it’s bare bones again for incoming Bruins’ coach. 6-2 Sr-2-b forward Dallas Lawrence was good for about 7-8ppg last year, and that’s about it for proven varsity scoring. Report suggests there are some athletes in the building that aren’t in the program, but it will take a special touch to make that work - especially long term. JV described simply as not good, but a couple of 6-4 jrs-2-b will likely have to contribute down the line simply because there’s just not much going in terms of height. Assistant coach and teacher Shane Merryman mentioned as possible. HS Math open
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Fairfield Graduates Kitchen Sink

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Fairfield girls - Departing Coach Brodie Garber
GOSHEN, Ind. -- (Updated 4/26) Coach Garber resigns after a ridiculously successful run at his alma mater. The caution here is that there really is no place to go but down, and considering how very much the 3A Falcons graduate, it’s simply the reality. How understanding will the community be, even though everyone expects this, remains to be seen. Another Varsity Clubber underscores this with an email reporting you can not overstate how huge the graduation losses are here. That being said, admin is reported as being supportive (Although in fairness it is pretty easy to support the success the Falcons have enjoyed the last few years) and facilities are solid. Last season’s JV is reported as being top notch and should provide some help. Solid middle school groups moving through the system as well. Eled only openings at this time. Fairfield teacher and assistant Coach Troy Sands' name mentioned as possible, but his interest is not yet known.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Winamac boys Opening

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Winamac boys - Departing Coach Cameron Bennington
WINAMAC, Ind. -- (Updated 4/25) Coach Bennington departs to take over the program at Western. Last year’s Warriors were 9-16, and good Varsity Clubber reports likely four letter winners will be back next season for new coach. Best of the batch is last season’s leading scorer and rebounder in 6-2 sr-2-b guard John Malchow (15ppg 6 rpg.) Also of interest is 5-10 jr-2-b backcourt mate Brendan Hines. He went for about 9ppg last year as a varsity soph as well as handling PG duties at times. Trouble comes on the frontline, where height is just not there from top to bottom. The previously mentioned guard, Malchow at 6-2, is it. After that it’s 5-10 land. Average JV reported. Varsity Club member does report good news in the form of two very solid groups in last year’s 7th and 8th grade middle school teams. Both were winners. One possible name mentioned is Justin Ruff-JV Coach. Teaching openings reported as HS English, HS PE/HEalth, Eled and MS Sped. Coach Bennington’s HS Econ will likely also be in play, but not yet confirmed.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Perry boys the most limited roster in 4A?

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Perry Meridian boys - Departing Coach Mark James
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- (Updated 3/17) The Indy Star is reporting Coach James has submitted his retirement paperwork from teaching and resigning from his coaching position with the Falcons. The HOF worthy career James has had is nothing short of remarkable. The same as 600 wins during a career that has stretch over 40 years place James in rare air among those that have paced the sidelines in our great state. As far as Perry goes, the talent just hasn’t been there, especially last season as the Falcons stumbled to a 4-18 finish after graduating five seniors the previous season. This might have been James’ most offensively challenged group in a long, long time. A southside Varsity Clubber reports it will likely not be any better next year either. Maybe worse. Only two falcons managed to hit double digits on a regular basis (about 10 ppg,) and both graduate. What is expected back may be one of the most limited rosters among Marion County teams. Not exact totals here as report admits these are rounded numbers, but collectively the program is expected to bring back about 8ppg at the varsity level. Not to pile on, but it also deserves mention that all letter-winning height above 6-1 also departs. Report ends with this: Put simply, Perry will be putting a JV squad on the floor next season, and may be the weakest team in 4A. Report also states both 7th and 8th grade teams were first round Marion County Tourney casualties. Incoming coach, good luck. Several Eled openings, HS business, HS FACS, and HS PE.
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HH Varsity Club Insider: Union County boys Job Added

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Union County boys - Departing Coach Bobby Jones
LIBERTY, Ind. -- (Updated 4/24) Union County boys now open. Coach Jones reportedly resigned in response to the principal/superintendent letting the girls coach go. Coach Jones is expected to be announced as the new girls coach at New Castle. Before too many red flags fly here, it is being reported that the main characters involved in the girls coach ousting are no longer in the picture. For new coach, four seniors depart from an offensively challenged roster. Optimism lies in 6-3 soph-2-b Nick Watterson who tied for leading scorer honors last season with 8ppg. However, plenty of upside to this athlete. Also to be counted on is sr-2-b guard, Gavin Davis. Varsity Club member questions whether these two are enough to better last season’s 3-win mark. A 2-win JV will not offer much support. MS Sped, MS Science, MS Math.
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Hold the phone on AJ Moye to Floyd Central

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Floyd Central boys - Departing Coach Greg Walters
FLOYDS KNOBS, Ind. -- (Updated 3/9) Now official that the Highlanders’ job is open. Coach Walters will not be returning after one season (7-16.) Coach Walters served as assistant at FC for five seasons before taking over for Todd Sturgeon. Walters inherited a team that had graduated six seniors, and this year’s version of the Highlanders showed that at times. They were largely competitive, but came up short in several close games. Incoming coach will have a bit more experience returning but lose two key contributors - Starting without the services of graduating 6-5 forward Caleb Washington who flat out did some damage last season for the Highlanders. They will also be without Tevi Ali in the backcourt. Three pretty consistent starters are expected back, but without big numbers. 6-5 jr-2-b Brock Conrad and fellow 6-1 sr-2-b backcourters Tre Walters and Austin Caldwell expected to return. Multiple job openings expected, but this early in the spring they are pretty limited. Good Varsity Clubber reports that Superintendent opening as well as New Albany coaching opening may impact hiring timeline. Also worth noting is the underscored fact that New Albany and Floyd share the same school corp, and reportedly everything (down to minute details) are expected to be equal in terms of sports programs. Obviously not a deal breaker, but something prospective coaches need to be aware of. HS Spanish, MS Social Studies, more coming. (Updated 4/17) AJ Moye now confirmed as name in the mix for Highlanders (Updated 4/24) Hold the phone on that. Good Varsity Club member now reports AJ Moye not going to Floyd Central. He was hired to be recruiting coordinator at Valparaiso University.
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