PrepDig’s Top Five In 4A, Week 1
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The coaches have voted for a top ten in each class, and they came up with 43 (!!!) different schools to vote for. So, that tells me that we’re not going to look at that first poll, and instead make…
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Continue ReadingThe coaches have voted for a top ten in each class, and they came up with 43 (!!!) different schools to vote for. So, that tells me that we’re not going to look at that first poll, and instead make one of our own. Here are our top five teams in the early going of the Indiana high school season, with records and primary players.
#5: Brownsburg (3-1)
As tough of a conference as the Bulldogs play in, there’s no shame in their loss to a talented and physical North Central squad the other day. A conference match at #1 HSE is just over a week away, so maybe the loss teaches them something about themselves. What we do know about this squad is that it’s balanced between Delaney Steers Delaney Steers 5'9" | OH Brownsburg | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-10 OH) and Abby Sollenberger Abby Sollenberger 6'2" | MB Brownsburg | 2024 State IN (’24, 6-2 MB). Delaney has a whip of a right arm, and is a primary passing outside for the Bulldogs, while Abby is the size desperately needed to compete at the 4A level. Hyper-athletic Aysa Thomas Aysa Thomas 5'10" | S Brownsburg | 2025 State IN (’25, 5-10 S) runs the show for this squad, and does well to make poor passes hittable for her attackers.
#4: Brebeuf (3-0)
For the Braves, it’s business as usual. Three quick wins over solid competition this past weekend, with matches looming at #2 Yorktown on Thursday and defending 3A champ Providence on Saturday. Lola Schumacher Lola Schumacher 5'4" | DS/L Brebeuf Jesuit | 2024 State #60 Nation IN (’24, 5-4 DS/L, Wisconsin commit) has been placed as a primary passing outside, leading the team in kills, digs and aces on the young season. This puts Lexi Gin Lexi Gin 5'6" | DS/L Brebeuf | 2025 State #71 Nation IN (’25, 5-6 DS/L, Penn State commit) at the libero spot, evoking memories of Yorktown’s run to a few state titles not long ago. Reese Blanchard Reese Blanchard 5'10" | S Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory | 2026 State IN (’26, 5-10 S) runs the 5-1 in this offense, and with the passing she’s receiving from the former two listed, she’ll be more than able to keep this offensive engine running.
#3: Roncalli (1-0)
It’s early in the Royals’ season, and their four-set win over Franklin Central was unimpressive for Roncalli standards. That being said, there is a ton of youth leading the way early on, starting with Logan Bell Logan Bell 5'11" | OH Roncalli | 2025 State #24 Nation IN (’25, 5-10 OH, Oregon commit). The future Duck will get her fair share of attempts; hopefully, she can turn that into kills quickly. Lily Jones Lily Jones 6'2" | OH Roncalli | 2026 State IN (’26, 6-1 OH) is an outstanding complement to Logan, as her size and physicality will be much needed throughout the season in order for the Royals to compete in 4A in late October. Addie Haberthy Addie Haberthy 5'11" | S Roncalli | 2026 State IN (’26, 5-11 S) is a nice-sized setter that can make this offense go, but she’ll need to find other hitters besides the two listed above to make it past the regional this fall.
#2: Yorktown (1-0)
The Tigers swept a young and athletic Westfield squad on Saturday by limiting errors and passing nails. Well, duh, it’s Yorktown, of course they can pass. But can they attack? Charlotte Vinson Charlotte Vinson 6'1" | OH Yorktown | 2025 State #21 Nation IN (’25, 6-1 OH, Indiana commit) certainly can, as her 16 kills in the sweep proved to those in attendance. Finding another attacker, however, will be a work in progress. No other player had more than six kills in that match, and they’ll need more of a supporting cast in order to make it back to Worthen. Kynnadi Bell Kynnadi Bell 5'4" | DS/L Yorktown | 2024 State IN (’24, 5-4 S/DS) should surpass 1000 career assists this fall, but is more known for her ball control. However, with all of those passers on the roster, Miss Bell will be just fine running the Tiger offense.
#1: Hamilton Southeastern (3-0)
Was there ever a doubt as to which program belonged here? Between Lauren Harden Lauren Harden 6'3" | OH Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #36 Nation IN (’24, 6-3 OH, Florida commit), Tiffany Snook Tiffany Snook 6'2" | MB Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #186 Nation IN (’24, 6-2 MB, Memphis commit) and Breonna Goss Breonna Goss 5'11" | MB Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State IN (’24, 6-0 MB, Duke commit), size, athleticism and physicality will never be an issue. Macy Hinshaw Macy Hinshaw 5'9" | S Hamilton Southeastern | 2024 State #75 Nation IN (’24, 5-10 S, Santa Clara commit) leads by example and is the singularly most competitive setter in this class. There are so many to mention that I’m sure I’ll get criticized for leaving someone out, so go watch them yourselves. Their conference matches are no joke, but look at their non-conference coming up: Floyd Central (8/26), Brebeuf (8/29), Bellmont (9/2), Carroll (9/2) and Yorktown (9/5). The schedule looks like a who’s who of Indiana volleyball. This is the way to schedule if you want a repeat title.