(DJ Hughes had a big night as Lawrence North remained undefeated)

Friday night, there was no shortage of exciting matchups and key performances throughout Indiana high school hoops. Here were some of the best individual showings from around the state for Friday, Jan. 9.

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D.J. Hughes, Lawrence North 2021, posted a game-high 22 points as Lawrence North shut down Warren Central with a 63-43 win to remain unbeaten.

Javon Tracy, Decatur Central 2022, produced a big night with 31 points as Decatur Central glided past Martinsville 73-36.

Curt Hopf, Barr-Reeve 2021, had 23 points in Barr-Reeve’s win over Evansville Mater Dei.

Jayden Taylor, Perry Meridian 2021, recorded 30 points in a road win over Columbus East, 54-37.

Fletcher Loyer, Homestead 2022, led the Spartans with 30 points as Homestead easily dispatched South Side with a 92-43 win.

Luke Goode, Homestead 2021, added 26 points for the Spartans in their one-sided affair against South Side.

Vinny Buccilla, Hamilton Southeastern 2021, showed off his entire skill set with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 6 assists as Hamilton Southeastern narrowly edged Lawrence Central, 70-67.

Colson Montgomery, Southridge 2021, led the Raiders with 27 points in just his second game of the season. Southridge handled Tecumseh, 62-41.

Blake Wesley, South Bend Riley 2021, topped 30 points yet again, this time pouring in 33 points in the Wildcats’ 67-62 victory over Elkhart Central. 

Phillip Robles II, South Bend Riley 2021, added 22 points to help the Wildcats get past Elkhart Central.

Lucas Letsinger, Hamilton Heights 2021, had a career-high 31 points including 8 three-pointers as the Huskies cruised past Northwestern, 69-47.

Cooper Horn, Columbus North 2023, sank the game-winner at the buzzer to propel Columbus North to a 43-42 victory over Terre Haute North. Horn’s final shot gave him 13 points on the night.

Jackson Falconberry, Madison 2022, was nearly unstoppable on the glass grabbing 8 offensive rebounds and 15 total boards to go with 15 points. Madison breezed past Scottsburg with a 71-49 win.

Garrett McGraw, Clinton Prairie 2022, had 20 points in his team’s 63-36 win at Tri-County.

Kaden Stanton, New Albany 2022, and Tucker Biven, 2022, combined for 36 points and 8 three-pointers in a winning effort over Jeffersonville, 49-37.

Brayden Bontrager, Lakeland 2021, scored 13 of his 21 total points in the fourth quarter, but it wasn't enough as Lakeland lost 58-54 to West Noble.

Austin Cripe, West Noble 2023, had a game-high 25 points to push West Noble over Lakeland, 58-54.

Luke McClure, Busco 2021, and  Jackson Paul, 2021, scored 22 and 24 points, respectively, with 4 assists each in their team’s 92-59 dismantling of Fremont. 

Landen Jordan, Busco 2021, had a big double-double recording 24 points and 16 rebounds in Busco’s win over Fremont.

Aidan Cannon, Cardinal Ritter 2021, led his team with 21 points to get past Monrovia with a 66-55 win.

Jake Skinner, Carroll 2023, led the Cougars with 22 points as Carroll downed Delphi, 60-49. Carroll has won seven in a row after Friday night’s win.

Drew Howard, Forest Park 2022, flirted with a double-double notching 28 points and 8 rebounds in Forest Park’s 55-49 triumph over Mount Vernon.

Blake Sisley, Heritage Hills 2021, led with 24 points as Heritage Hills dominated Gibson Southern, 73-39.

Tyler Myers, Evansville Day 2023, (26 points, 5 rebounds) and Noah Rugani, 2023, (21 points) supplied most of their team’s offense despite losing 95-60 to South Spencer.

Pete Suder, Carmel 2022, tallied 16 points and nine rebounds in Carmel's overtime win against Center Grove.

Jalen Washington, West Side 2022, recorded 14 points and 10 rebounds as the Cougars defeated Bowman Academy, 58-47.

Koron Davis, Bowman Academy 2021, had a game-high 19 points as the Eagles lost to Gary West Side.