IHSAA boys basketball sectional brackets and players to watch from Lafayette area

Ethan Hanson, Lafayette Journal & Courier

LAFAYETTE — Indiana high school boys basketball's IHSAA sectional brackets were released on Sunday.

From 4A to 1A it's time to present a comprehensive list of matchups along with the best players to watch in this year's tournament.

Here's a breakdown and preview of the IHSAA High School Boys Basketball Sectionals beginning with the Lafayette Jeff bracket. Readers to note all records are listed as of Feb. 18.

Harrison Forward Malachi King (41) with a layup during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette won 61-54. Dave Wegiel for the Journal and Courier
Harrison Forward Malachi King (41) with a layup during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game, Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette won 61-54. Dave Wegiel for the Journal and Courier

Class 4A Lafayette Jeff Sectional

  • Kokomo (21-3) vs. Harrison (12-11) on Feb. 27: Best players for Kokomo - Fiory Bidunga (18.3 points per game, 12.9 rebounds per game, 4.6 blocks per game), Karson Rogers (18.1 points per game, 8.5 rebounds per game, 3.5 assists per game). Best players for Harrison - Malachi King (17 points per game, 7.4 rebounds per game). Winner plays Lafayette Jeff (12-9) on March 1. Best players for Lafayette Jeff - Devion Penny (14.3 points per game, 6.3 rebounds per game), Alonzo Clawson-Smith (13.4 points per game, 3.3 assists per game), Ah'Keem Wilson (11.1 points per game).

  • McCutcheon (4-15) vs. Marion (8-13) on Feb. 27: Best players for McCutcheon - Owen Souligne (13.4 points per game), Brody Baker (12.2 points per game), Brody Raeke (10.7 points per game, 4.8 rebounds per game). Winner plays Logansport (10-12) on March 1.

West Lafayette Red Devils Ben Werth (10) and West Lafayette Red Devils guard Drew Whitlock (2) high-five during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the Central Catholic Knights, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette Red Devils won 70-60.
West Lafayette Red Devils Ben Werth (10) and West Lafayette Red Devils guard Drew Whitlock (2) high-five during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the Central Catholic Knights, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette Red Devils won 70-60.

Class 3A Frankfort Sectional

  • Western (4-16) vs. Twin Lakes (16-6) on Feb. 27: Best players for Twin Lakes - Jamison Ousley (19.6 points per game, 4.6 rebounds per game), Gavin Businger (10.9 points per game). Winner plays North Montgomery (9-12) on March 1. Best players for North Montgomery - Kelby Harwood (13.5 points per game, 6.1 rebounds per game).

  • Benton Central (14-8) vs. West Lafayette (15-6) on Feb. 28: Best players for Benton Central - Hunter Sisson (leading scorer and rebounder), Michael Winchester (3-point shooting threat) and Joe Widmer (starting point guard and primary ball handler). Best players for West Lafayette - Donovan Loudermill (consistent scorer and ball handler), Drew Whitlock (3-point threat), Benny Speaker (perimeter threat and playmaker attacking inside), Kevo St. Hilaire (leading rebounder, shot blocker and post defender).

  • Frankfort (8-13) vs. Rensselaer Central (9-11) on Feb. 28: Best players for Frankfort - Alex Farley (15 points per game, 2.8 assists per game, 83% FT shooter), Kye Kirby (14.7 points per game, 1.9 steals per game). Best players for Rensselaer Central - Corbin Mathew (14.8 points per game, 3.9 rebounds per game), Kadyn Rowland (10.9 points per game, 4.9 rebounds per game).

Central Catholic Knights forward Ray Clayton (22) passes the ball during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the West Lafayette Red Devils, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette Red Devils won 70-60.
Central Catholic Knights forward Ray Clayton (22) passes the ball during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the West Lafayette Red Devils, Friday, Feb. 9, 2024, at West Lafayette High School in West Lafayette, Ind. West Lafayette Red Devils won 70-60.

Class 2A Central Catholic Sectional

  • Central Catholic (13-7) vs. Seeger (12-8) on Feb. 27: Best players for Central Catholic - Albert Schwartz (11.1 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game), Ray Clayton (9.7 points per game, 5.1 rebounds per game). Best players for Seeger - Luke Pluimer (11.9 points per game, 5.7 rebounds per game), Cameron Laws (11.7 points per game) Christian Holland (10.7 points per game, 5.6 rebounds per game, 81% FT shooter). Winner plays Clinton Prairie (17-2) on March 1.

  • Carroll (13-7) vs. Delphi (9-12) on Feb. 27: Best players for Carroll - Chris Huerta (Carroll's leading scorer). Best players for Delphi - Chase Almager (16.2 points per game, 6.2 rebounds per game), Walker Jones (16.1 points per game, six rebounds per game, 3.1 assists per game). Winner plays Covington (10-12) on March 1. Best players for Covington - Coye Ferguson (14.5 points per game, 8.4 rebounds per game), Austin Stein (13.6 points per game, 4.7 assists per game).

Faith Christian freshman senior Luke Miller (center) caught in midair trying to fire a jump shot as his teammate senior Connor Todhunter-Clawson (right), Central Catholic forward Albert Schwartz (center) and Central Catholic guard Bobby Metzger (left) watch on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.
Faith Christian freshman senior Luke Miller (center) caught in midair trying to fire a jump shot as his teammate senior Connor Todhunter-Clawson (right), Central Catholic forward Albert Schwartz (center) and Central Catholic guard Bobby Metzger (left) watch on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024.

Class 1A Fountain Central Sectional

  • Faith Christian (9-12) vs. Clinton Central (1-19) on Feb. 27: Best players for Faith Christian - Connor Todhunter-Dawson (17.2 points per game, 8.2 rebounds per game, 54% shooting), Joe Peter (11.4 points per game, 2.7 steals per game). Best players for Clinton Central - Luke Davison (10.8 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game). Winner plays North Vermillion (12-9) on March 1.

  • Rossville (9-13) vs. Attica (2-18) on Feb. 27: Best players for Rossville - Brayden Thiele-Hahn (13 points per game), Jordan Skiles (11.6 points per game), Charlie Thompson (10.6 points per game, 4.5 rebounds per game). Best players for Attica - Jayce Larson (leading perimeter shooter). Winner plays Fountain Central (9-11) on March 1. Best players for Fountain Central - Isaac Gayler (17.7 points per game, 7.6 rebounds per game, 60% shooting,), Will Harmon (15.4 points per game, 4.4 rebounds per game).

Ethan Hanson is the sports reporter for the Journal & Courier in Lafayette. He can be reached at ehanson@gannett.com, on Twitter at EthanAHansonand Instagram at ethan_a_hanson.

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