Hannah Farrell
Junior, Greenfield-Central
Farrell, the Hancock County Player of the Year, had a massive all-around season. She led Hancock County in scoring with 19.2 points per game and also led all county players with 3.4 steals per game. The Cougars’ junior was second in the county in assists with 3.0 per game and third in rebounds at 7.8 per contest. She earned all-Hoosier Heritage Conference and IBCA Underclass All-State Honorable Mention.
Leah Seib
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Senior, New Palestine
Seib, the previous Hancock County Player of the Year, had a strong senior season, finishing in the top five in points per game and rebounds and proving to be the most efficient shooter in the county. She averaged 14.6 points and 6.5 rebounds per game — third and fourth in the county, respectively — and was the best shooter, leading the county in field goal percentage (57 percent) and free throw percentage (84 percent). She was named to the all-HHC team and IBCA All-State Honorable Mention.
Lexi Shelton
Sophomore, Mt. Vernon
Shelton, the youngest player on the all-county team, helped lead Mt. Vernon to a sectional championship. The sophomore was the second-highest scorer in the county, averaging 15.9 points per game, and was in the top three in every shooting percentage. She finished tied for first in free throw efficiency at 84 percent, was second in 3-point shooting (42 percent) and third in field goal percentage (48 percent). Shelton also finished in the top 10 in rebounding at 5.2 per contest. She was an all-HHC selection and IBCA Underclass All-State Honorable Mention.
Jenna Smith
Senior, Eastern Hancock
Smith, a senior, was a key piece in the middle for the Eastern Hancock offense, earning her all-Mid-Eastern Conference accolades. She finished in the top 10 in the county in points, rebounds, assists, steals and field goal percentage, averaging 8.2 points (10th), 8.4 rebounds (tied for first), 2.4 assists (fifth) and 1.6 steals (eighth) per game. She shot 49 percent from the floor, the second-best mark among county players.
Jordan Reid
Junior, New Palestine
Reid, a junior, had a big bounce-back year after missing her sophomore season with an ACL tear. She was in the Top 10 in every major statistical category and was a standout on defense with her speed and anticipation. She finished sixth in the county in scoring at an even 10 points per game, and added 6.4 rebounds (fifth), 2.2 assists (seventh) and 2.0 steals (fourth) per game. She shot 45 percent from the floor and 80 percent from the foul line, good enough for sixth and eighth. Reid earned all-HHC honors and was named IBCA Underclass All-State Honorable Mention.
Honorable Mention
New Palestine: Katie Herron, senior; Megan Jolly, senior; Haley Harrison, senior. Mt Vernon: Sydnee Perry, junior; Abby Worley, sophomore. Greenfield-Central: Lydia McIntire, senior; Addie Hill, sophomore. Eastern Hancock: Haley Best, senior; Jocelyn Duncan, junior.
Coach of the Year
Julie Shelton, Mt. Vernon
Shelton, in her second year back at the helm of the Marauders and 18th year overall, helped engineer a 20-win season and a sectional championship. It was the sixth time she has led Mt. Vernon to a sectional title, and she did it with a young roster that featured just one senior. The hall of fame coach now has a 291-128 career record at Mt. Vernon.