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Scoring bonanza: Vote for Indiana high school boys basketball player of week (Jan. 22-27)

kyle neddenriep, indianapolis star
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Get your votes in by noon Friday for high school boys basketball player of the week for Jan. 22-27:

Cast your vote in poll at bottom of the article, or click here to vote.

KC Berry, Decatur Central: Berry, a senior guard, scored 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field (2-for-3 from the 3-point line) and 6-for-6 from the free-throw line in a 66-55 win over Plainfield. Berry had 10 points, four rebounds and three assists in a 62-56 loss to Avon earlier in the week.

Javawn Brooks, Brebeuf Jesuit: The senior had 18 points, 10 rebounds and two assists in Brebeuf Jesuit's 69-42 win over Bishop Chatard.

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Caden Claxton, Shelbyville: The sophomore had 26 points, six rebounds and five assists in Shelbyville’s 68-57 win over Indian Creek. Claxton then went for 20 points, five rebounds and four assists in a 67-50 win over Speedway.

Devon Craig, Tech: The 6-4 junior guard had 20 points, six rebounds, six steals and four assists in a 63-53 win over Shortridge and finished with 15 points, five assists and three steals in a 64-55 loss to Warren Central.

Alex Couto, Carmel: The junior guard had 26 points, including 11-for-14 from the free-throw line, with two rebounds, two assists and two steals in Carmel’s 54-46 upset win over Class 4A and No. 1 Fishers. Couto also hit a pair of 3-pointers and had nine points and two rebounds in a 39-36 win over Ben Davis.

Sam Gooch, Greencastle: The sophomore went for 29 points and six rebounds in a 61-50 win over South Vermillion and had 31 points and 10 rebounds in a 58-53 loss to Tri-West. Gooch was a combined 27-for-39 from the field in the two games.

New Palestine Dragons guard Julius Gizzi (11) goes in for a lay-up Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, during the game at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. The Lawrence North Wildcats defeated the New Palestine Dragons, 57-48.
New Palestine Dragons guard Julius Gizzi (11) goes in for a lay-up Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2024, during the game at Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. The Lawrence North Wildcats defeated the New Palestine Dragons, 57-48.

Julius Gizzi, New Palestine: The junior went for 36 points and six rebounds as New Palestine played undefeated Lawrence North within two points into the final minute, falling 57-48. Gizzi followed it up with 31 points, nine rebounds and three assists in a 66-58 win over Yorktown. He was a combined 18-for-21 from the free-throw line in the two games.

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Evan Haywood, Brebeuf Jesuit: The senior guard and Butler commit had 27 points, two rebounds and two assists in a 69-42 win over Bishop Chatard.

Benjamin Kahler, Southwestern (Shelbyville): The 6-3 junior guard nearly had a triple double in an 82-69 win over Herron, finishing with 25 points, 16 rebounds and nine assists.

James Kalala, Southport: The sophomore had 23 points and 14 rebounds as Southport knocked off Franklin 73-68 in overtime. Kalala was 10-for-11 from the field and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.

Damien King, Anderson: The junior guard had 39 points, seven rebounds and three steals in a 65-62 loss to Lawrence Central. King was 14-for-21 from the field and 8-for-9 from the free-throw line. He also had 34 points, 10 rebounds and four steals in a 67-33 win over McCutcheon. He was 14-for-18 from the field and 5-for-7 from the free-throw line in the win.

Kenneth Lampley III, Tindley: The 6-4 freshman had 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists in Tindley's 69-51 win over Gary West Side.

Jordan Lomax, Brownsburg: The senior guard had 40 points, six rebounds and three assists in Brownsburg’s 82-57 win over Maconaquah. Lomax was 16-for-20 from the field, including 4-for-8 from the 3-point line. He also had 12 points and five rebounds in a 56-41 loss to Zionsville.

Maguire Mitchell, Zionsville: The junior went for 29 points, seven rebounds and two blocked shots in Zionsville’s 61-52 win over Pike and had 18 points, four assists and four rebounds in a 56-41 win over Brownsburg.

Braylon Mullins, Greenfield-Central: The 6-5 junior went for 51 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer at the end of the second overtime in a 74-72 win over Pendleton Heights. Mullins scored 41 of his school-record 51 points in the second half and two overtime periods.

Mar Nicholson, Shelbyville: The sophomore had 24 points, four rebounds, four blocked shots and two assists in Shelbyville’s 68-57 win over Indian Creek.

Karson Rogers, Kokomo: The senior had 16 points and eight rebounds in a 65-41 win over Lafayette Jeff and had 31 points on 14-for-16 shooting with six rebounds and two assists in a 72-35 win over Lewis Cass.

Derek Scott Jr., Gary Lighthouse: The sophomore guard had 25 points, five assists, two rebounds and two steals in his team’s 66-58 loss to Chicago Farragut.

Trent Sisley, Heritage Hills: The junior went for 22 points, 13 rebounds, seven assists and two steals in a 75-60 win over Evansville Mater Dei and had 29 points, 10 rebounds, six assists, three steals and three blocked shots in a 70-47 win over South Spencer. Sisley was 23-for-31 from the field in those two games.

Jack Smiley, Valparaiso: The junior guard had 26 points, nine assists and six rebounds in an 80-63 win over Merrillville and then had 23 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and four steals in a 62-55 win over Munster.

LJ Ward, Lutheran: The junior guard had 18 points and hit the game-winning 3-pointer for Lutheran in a 54-53 win over Beech Grove.

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