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The Indiana High School Basketball State Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse captivated fans as thrilling games unfolded. Jeffersonville triumphed over Fishers in a nail-biting Class 4A match. South Bend St. Joseph claimed victory in Class 3A, while Manchester and Orleans celebrated their first state titles in Class 2A and Class A, respectively. The event drew a record crowd, with thrilling performances and notable accolades. An unforgettable showcase of talent and sportsmanship, these finals left fans buzzing with excitement as history was made once again.

Excitement in Indianapolis: Indiana High School Basketball State Finals Recap

Indianapolis was buzzing with excitement over the weekend as the IHSAA boys basketball state finals took place at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Fans poured into the arena to witness history in the making, and they certainly got their money’s worth with a few heart-stopping games.

Class 4A Showdown: Jeffersonville vs. Fishers

The spotlight was on the thrilling Class 4A match where Jeffersonville faced off against the top-ranked Fishers. With a surprising turn of events, Jeffersonville came out on top, defeating Fishers 67-66 in double overtime and putting an end to Fishers’ incredible 43-game winning streak.

Everyone’s eyes were on Tre Singleton, who stole the show with a jaw-dropping performance, scoring 26 points, grabbing 5 rebounds, and dishing out 4 assists. Shawn Boyd also made waves with his contributions—scoring 11 points and earning the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award.

Not to take away from Fishers, as Jason Gardner Jr. and Justin Kirby both put up commendable performances with 15 points each. This matchup saw both teams shooting incredibly well, Jeffersonville hitting 27 out of 46 shots (58.7%) and Fishers not too far behind with 26 of 57 (45.6%).

With their low turnover rates—Fishers committing just 11 and Jeffersonville 9—this ultimate showdown kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final buzzer.

Class 3A Action: South Bend St. Joseph vs. Crispus Attucks

Meanwhile, in the Class 3A championship, South Bend St. Joseph grabbed a close victory over Crispus Attucks with a final score of 56-52. Elijah King and Nick Shrewsberry were instrumental for St. Joseph, both notching an impressive 16 points. While Crispus Attucks was led by the remarkable Dezmon Briscoe, who finished with 17 points.

Brashaun Woods, from St. Joseph, also added to the accolades by receiving the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award during this competitive contest.

Celebrating Firsts in Class 2A and Class A

In the Class 2A finals, Manchester celebrated their first-ever state title by edging out University with a final score of 59-54. Both Ethan Hendrix and Gavin Betten showcased their skills by scoring 21 points each. Kaleb Kline from Manchester received the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award, making it a day to remember for Manchester High!

To round out the day, Class A saw Orleans take the crown with a glorious victory over Clinton Prairie, ending in a score of 64-55. Orleans didn’t just take home the trophy; they set records for the highest field goal percentage (63.9%) and 3-point shooting percentage (6-10) in Class A state finals history. Bryce Jones added to the excitement, scoring 17 points and securing the Ray Craft Mental Attitude Award.

A Day of Records and Packed Stands

What made this event extra special was the close scores across all four finals, with the combined winning margins being the lowest since class basketball was introduced back in 1998. An enthusiastic crowd of 24,940 fans filled the stands, with a remarkable turnout of 10,457 fans for the first session and a whopping 14,483 for the evening games!

Notably, Chase Konieczny’s thunderous dunk for St. Joseph was a highlight, while college coaches, including Indiana’s new coach Darian DeVries and Notre Dame’s Micah Shrewsberry, were also in attendance. Sherron Wilkerson of Jeffersonville made history as he became the second coach to win a state championship both as a player and coach at his alma mater.

The atmosphere at Gainbridge Fieldhouse was electric, drawing comparisons to some of the most iconic finals in years past, as vibrant crowds filled the arena, uniting in their love for high school basketball.

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