Etchison, Frasure part of IBCA weekly winners
Indiana high school basketball transitioned into 2021 with several noteworthy performances. Headlined by Gus Etchison’s 43-point performance and Lilliann Frasure’s three double-doubles, this week sees six prep players from around the state selected as recipients in Week 10 for the IBCA/Franciscan Health Player of the Week award.
Churubusco senior Jackson Paul, North Judson-San Pierre senior Lilliann Frasure, Hamilton Heights senior Gus Etchison, Northwestern sophomore McKenna Layden, Silver Creek senior Trey Kaufman and Linton-Stockton senior Vanessa Shafford represent an experienced group selected as honorees for Jan. 4-Jan. 9 in the recognition program coordinated by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
Paul is the boys’ winner, and Frasure is the girls’ winner in District-1. Etchison is the boys’ recipient, while Layden is the girls’ recipient in District-2. Kaufman and Shafford collect boys’ and girls’ honors, respectively, in District-3.
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AP HS Boys Basketball Weekly Rankings
Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021
Class 4A
Rank, School W-L Prv
1. Lawrence N. (11) 9-0 1
2. Carmel (2) 10-0 2
3. Homestead (1) 12-0 3
4. Lafayette Jeff 11-0 4
5. Cathedral 9-1 6
6. SB Adams 10-0 7
7. Westfield 8-1 5
8. Indpls Attucks 10-2 8
9. Zionsville 7-3 9
10. Crown Point 4-0 T10
Others receiving votes: Gary West 44. Greenwood 8. Plainfield 8. Carroll (Allen) 7. Chesterton 7. Bloomington North 6.
Class 3A
Rank, School W-L Prv
1. Heritage Hills (10) 7-0 1
2. Hammond (4) 6-1 2
3. Silver Creek 8-2 3
4. Ev. Bosse 5-0 4
5. Leo 9-0 7
6. SB St. Joseph’s 7-2 9
7. Mishawaka Marian 7-2 6
8. Sullivan 8-1 8
9. Greensburg 6-2 5
10. Danville 4-1 10
Others receiving votes: Peru 35. Connersville 30. Guerin Catholic 30. Beech Grove 14. Delta 10.
Class 2A
Rank, School W-L Prv
1. FW Blackhawk (14) 10-0 1
2. Shenandoah 9-3 2
3. Linton-Stockton 12-2 4
4. S. Spencer 9-2 3
5. Blackford 7-2 T5
6. Westview 7-2 T5
7. Parke Heritage 10-2 8
8. Central Noble 9-1 9
9. C. Christian 9-1 7
10. SW (Jefferson) 9-1 NR
Others receiving votes: S. Ripley 33. Eastern Hancock 30. Madison-Grant 16. Northeastern 14. Churubusco 9. Ev. Mater Dei 6. Lake Station 6. Andrean 6.
Class A
Rank, School W-L Prv
1. Barr-Reeve (14) 10-2 1
2. Kouts 9-1 2
3. Loogootee 9-2 4
4. Bloomfield 5-1 3
5. N. Daviess 9-1 5
6. Edinburgh 10-2 7
7. Covington 4-2 8
8. Morristown 7-3 6
9. Indpls Lutheran 8-2 NR
(tie) Tindley 6-4 NR
Others receiving votes: Jac-Cen-Del 46. Lafayette Catholic 26. Triton 23. Washington Twp. 7. Ev. Christian 6. Lanesville 6.
