POTW: Weeks of December 20-January 1

It's hard to overlook what Hunter Johnson did from South Decatur over break (see below), but we're heading a different direction over break.  

Connersville came into their own event #1 in the state in 3A, and while Monroe Central is going to be a threat in 1A this year, it was still viewed that Connersville would square off against Bloomington North.  Not only did Monroe Central beat the host Spartans, they turned around later that night and defeated Bloomington North.

They were led by Jackson Ullom.  The 5'11" senior guard totaled 40 points and 9 assists in the two games, including an impressive 17-19 from the FT line for both games in the 4th quarters alone.

Gavin Smithson-Burciaga, Luke Jones and Josiah Ullom also produced, Smithson-Burciaga' 28 points on the day, Jones' 21 points in the championship game, and Ullom being their defensive stopper.

All of that is giving us first, awarding the whole team of the Monroe Central Golden Bears Courtside Indiana's Player of the Week for the period of December 20, 2021 - January 1, 2022.

Others Considered

• Jack Benter, 6'4" sophomore guard; Brownstown Central
  • vs. Rock Creek - 29 points, 8 rebounds, 2 steals
  • vs. Loogootee - 33 points (7-8 FT), 6 rebounds, 1 block
  • vs. Blackhawk Christian - 22 points, 7 assists, 6 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block
• Hunter Johnson, 6'2" guard; South Decatur
  • vs. South Putnam - 33 points, 10 rebounds
  • vs. Lutheran - 33 points, 10 rebounds
  • vs. North White - 32 points, 20 rebounds

• Hagen Knepp, 6'4" senior forward; Barr-Reeve
  • vs. Northeast Dubois - 34 points (12-16 FG, 4-5 3PT), 10 rebounds, 4 steals

• Zeke Tanoos, 6'3" sophomore guard; West Vigo
  • vs. Shakamak - 26 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
  • vs. Sullivan - 25 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists
  • vs. Parke Heritage - 19 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 2 blocks

Milestones

Others Nominated

• Peyton Bledsoe, 6'4" junior wing; Loogootee
  • vs. Paoli - 25 points (10-12 FG, 3-4 3PT), 4 rebounds
  • vs. Brownstown Central - 24 points (10-18 FG, 4-7 3PT), 4 rebounds
  • vs. Barr-Reeve - 20 points (7-12 FG, 3-6 3PT, 3-4 FT), 3 rebounds, game winning shot with 5 seconds left
• Brady Dunn, 6'2" senior wing; Christian Academy
  • Averaged 21 points, 10 rebounds and 3 assists per game the past three games

• Blake Herdes, 6'3" junior guard; Evansville Central
  • vs. Gibson Southern - 10 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and hit the game winner at the horn from 70'
• Drew Howard, 5'11" senior guard; Forest Park
  • vs. Pike Central - 27 points (12-15 FG), 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 2 assists
  • vs. Evansville Memorial - 28 points (11-17 FG, 2-2 3PT, 4-5 FT), 5 rebounds
• Marcus Northern, 6'2" junior guard; South Bend Washington
  • vs. Northridge - 18 points, 4 steals, 3 rebounds
  • vs. Bishop Dwenger - 12 points, 3 rebounds
  • vs. Warsaw - 12 points, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 rebounds
  • vs. Pendleton Heights - 24 points, 11 rebounds, 3 steals 

• AJ Roseman, 6'0" senior guard; Bishop Chatard
  • vs. Northeastern - 16 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal
  • vs. Belmont - 16 points, 4 steals, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block, 1 charge taken
• Gage Sefton, 6'4" junior guard; Blackhawk Christian
  • Averaged 19 points, 56% FG%, 6-6 FT, 7 rebounds, 3 assists per game and was named MOP in the North Daviess Tournament
• Jordan Turner, 6'3" senior guard; Cardinal Ritter
  • vs. Speedway - 28 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals, 2 blocks

Sophomore/Freshmen Nominated

• Gavin Betten, 6'5" freshman guard; Manchester
  • vs. Wabash - 20 points, 17 rebounds
  • vs. Northfield - 16 points, 14 rebounds
• Joshua Renfro, 6'1" freshman guard; Christian Academy
  • Averaged 19 points and 3 rebounds, including a 7-11 3PT performance vs. Evansville Christian
• Camden Webster, 6'3" sophomore guard; Kankakee Valley
  • 69 total point, including a 41 point performance, in their three game Highland Holiday Hoopfest