Clutch performances in big moments. Vote for top performers of IHSAA basketball regionals

Kyle Neddenriep, Indianapolis Star
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Get your votes in by noon Friday for the top performers of the high school basketball regional round.

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Wapahani boys basketball's Isaac Andrews in the team's regional championship against Carroll (Flora) at Lapel High School on Saturday, March 11, 2023.
Wapahani boys basketball's Isaac Andrews in the team's regional championship against Carroll (Flora) at Lapel High School on Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Isaac Andrews, Wapahani: The junior had 21 points, 11 rebounds and six assists and played excellent defense in Wapahani’s 73-50 win over Carroll (Flora) in the Class 2A regional at Lapel. The win gave Wapahani its first regional championship.

Shaun Arnold, Ben Davis: The senior did not have the most impressive stat line on the team but his defense and ability to keep plays alive on the offensive glass was vital in the Giants’ 63-53 win over Cathedral in the regional at Southport. Arnold finished with seven points, five rebounds, two assists and two steals.

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Kokomo Wildkats guard Zavion Bellamy (3) drives to the basket during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Lafayette Jeff High School in Lafayette, Ind. Kokomo won 49-43.
Kokomo Wildkats guard Zavion Bellamy (3) drives to the basket during the IHSAA boy’s basketball game against the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos, Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, at Lafayette Jeff High School in Lafayette, Ind. Kokomo won 49-43.

Zavion Bellamy, Kokomo: The senior guard had 22 points on 9-for-15 shooting, along with five rebounds, two assists and two steals in a 68-55 win over Fort Wayne North Side in the Class 4A regional at Logansport.

Jack Benter, Brownstown Central: The junior Purdue recruit had 32 points in Brownstown Central’s 64-49 win over Forest Park in the Class 2A regional. It is the first regional championship for the Braves since 2009.

Markus Burton, Penn: The senior Notre Dame commit was 7-for-7 from the field in the second half and finished with 34 points as Penn rallied from a seven-point deficit and won going away against Chesterton, 73-60, in the Class 4A regional at Michigan City.

Kody Clancy, Scottsburg: Clancy’s driving three-point play with 23.3 seconds remaining gave Scottsburg a one-point lead on its way to a 48-46 win over Greensburg in the Class 3A regional at Washington. Clancy finished with a game-high 27 points to lead the Warriors to their first regional crown since 2000.

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Ben Davis Giants center Zane Doughty (54) reaches for a lay-up against Cathedral Fighting Irish Xavier Booker (34) on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Southport High School in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Cathedral Fighting Irish, 63-53, for the IHSAA Class 4A regional championship.
Ben Davis Giants center Zane Doughty (54) reaches for a lay-up against Cathedral Fighting Irish Xavier Booker (34) on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Southport High School in Indianapolis. The Ben Davis Giants defeated the Cathedral Fighting Irish, 63-53, for the IHSAA Class 4A regional championship.

Zane Doughty, Ben Davis: The 6-9 Doughty overcame an injured left shoulder to lead the top-ranked Giants with 17 points, 13 rebounds and three blocked shots in a 63-53 win over Cathedral in the Class 4A regional at Southport.

Kenneth Grant, Hammond Central: The senior guard came off the bench to score 19 points and provide a spark against a Mishawaka run in the second half as Hammond Central went on to win its first regional with a 59-46 win at Michigan City.

Renn Harper, Parke Heritage: The sophomore had 18 points on 7-for-7 shooting, including 4-for-4 from the 3-point line, in a 58-48 win over Northeastern in the Class 2A regional at Greenfield-Central.

Joey Hart, Linton-Stockton: The senior Central Florida commit had 29 points as Class 2A top-ranked Linton-Stockton pulled away in the second half for a 62-33 win over North Decatur. It is the first regional title for the Miners in four years.

Carter Kent, Jennings County: Kent led the team with 16 points in a 64-40 win over Evansville Reitz, knocking down four 3-pointers. Jennings County is a regional champion for the first time since 1998.

Jevon Lewis, Fort Wayne Wayne: The junior guard had 18 points, seven assists, four rebound and two steals and knocked down the go-ahead free throws in the final minute of a 62-60 win over Noblesville in the Class 4A regional at Logansport.

Keegan Manowitz, Jennings County: The 5-8 senior scored 15 points as Jennings County locked down its first regional championship in 25 years with a 64-40 win over Evansville Reitz in the Class 4A regional at Seymour.

Kaleb Milan, Scecina: The 6-8 sophomore had 18 points, six rebounds and three blocked shots as Scecina held off Park Tudor 45-42 to win the Class 2A regional at Greenfield-Central, the second regional title in program history.

Brownsburg Bulldogs Grant Porath (11) reaches for a lya-up against New Palestine Dragons Eian Roudebush (21) on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Southport High School in Indianapolis. The Brownsburg Bulldogs defeated the New Palestine Dragons, 66-39, for the IHSAA Class 4A regional championship.
Brownsburg Bulldogs Grant Porath (11) reaches for a lya-up against New Palestine Dragons Eian Roudebush (21) on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Southport High School in Indianapolis. The Brownsburg Bulldogs defeated the New Palestine Dragons, 66-39, for the IHSAA Class 4A regional championship.

Grant Porath, Brownsburg: The junior scored 10 of his game-high 20 points in the first quarter to get Brownsburg off to a fast start in a 66-39 regional win over New Palestine.

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Preston Ross, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger: Ross had 23 points on 11-for-15 shooting, along with 14 rebounds and two blocked shots as Dwenger knocked off Twin Lakes 65-43 to win the Class 3A regional at New Castle.

Rob Sorensen, Guerin Catholic: Sorensen had 20 points, six rebounds and two steals on 3-for-5 shooting from the 3-point line in a 66-52 win over Danville in the Class 3A regional at Lebanon.

Jeremiah Tate, Beech Grove: The senior guard came up big with 23 points, five rebounds and four assists in Beech Grove’s 65-56 win over Indian Creek to win the Class 3A regional championship at Lebanon.

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