Kyle Neddenriep
@kyleneddenriep.bsky.social
Covering high school sports for IndyStar.
James Kalala, half a world away from home, has dreams of making his mark in more than just basketball. Story on the Southport senior-to-be and a family that has embraced him. bit.ly/44offdL
July 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
James Kalala, half a world away from home, has dreams of making his mark in more than just basketball. Story on the Southport senior-to-be and a family that has embraced him. bit.ly/44offdL
Tri-West QB Jack Sorgi still has two years of high school to play, but he committed to a college coach on Thursday known for producing quarterbacks and big offensive numbers. bit.ly/4enoii7
June 26, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Tri-West QB Jack Sorgi still has two years of high school to play, but he committed to a college coach on Thursday known for producing quarterbacks and big offensive numbers. bit.ly/4enoii7
'Let's try everything.' Kya Crooke was a special talent since she learned to walk (then ride a bike a few months later). On the Heritage Christian star, the 2024-25 City Female Athlete of the Year. bit.ly/44Wodzw
May 27, 2025 at 12:09 PM
'Let's try everything.' Kya Crooke was a special talent since she learned to walk (then ride a bike a few months later). On the Heritage Christian star, the 2024-25 City Female Athlete of the Year. bit.ly/44Wodzw
The weather was not great. But there were some outstanding performances from Thursday's boys' track and field sectional meets around Central Indiana. bit.ly/4krLGO1
May 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM
The weather was not great. But there were some outstanding performances from Thursday's boys' track and field sectional meets around Central Indiana. bit.ly/4krLGO1
Monshun Sales posted an interesting comment on his social media after Decatur Central's Kasmir Hicks committed to Indiana last week. Caught up with Sales, a four-star prospect from Lawrence North, to see where his recruiting stands at this point. bit.ly/4k2XTrQ
May 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Monshun Sales posted an interesting comment on his social media after Decatur Central's Kasmir Hicks committed to Indiana last week. Caught up with Sales, a four-star prospect from Lawrence North, to see where his recruiting stands at this point. bit.ly/4k2XTrQ
Braylon Mullins is 2025 Mr. Basketball. On the Greenfield-Central star and UConn commit: bit.ly/4cNQYAa
April 28, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Braylon Mullins is 2025 Mr. Basketball. On the Greenfield-Central star and UConn commit: bit.ly/4cNQYAa
There are sure to be more but answering some questions on the first-time transfer rule expected to pass on June 1. bit.ly/42ENjjm
April 27, 2025 at 1:07 PM
There are sure to be more but answering some questions on the first-time transfer rule expected to pass on June 1. bit.ly/42ENjjm
One of state's top junior high school basketball players is transferring. bit.ly/3GkSQV2
April 22, 2025 at 12:39 PM
One of state's top junior high school basketball players is transferring. bit.ly/3GkSQV2
Fishers' backcourt duo Jason Gardner Jr. and Cooper Zachary are still getting over the Class 4A state finals, but the basketball cycle continues on. Caught up with both this weekend, talking about what is ahead, including recruiting update. bit.ly/44btJxV
April 14, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Fishers' backcourt duo Jason Gardner Jr. and Cooper Zachary are still getting over the Class 4A state finals, but the basketball cycle continues on. Caught up with both this weekend, talking about what is ahead, including recruiting update. bit.ly/44btJxV
Mr. Basketball finalists for 2025. Winner will be announced on April 27 at banquet. bit.ly/3GjWIFy
April 14, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Mr. Basketball finalists for 2025. Winner will be announced on April 27 at banquet. bit.ly/3GjWIFy
Top Central Indiana high school basketball sophomores for 2024-25 season. Promising class: bit.ly/42rP7fy
April 11, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Top Central Indiana high school basketball sophomores for 2024-25 season. Promising class: bit.ly/42rP7fy
What a night. Packed house. First round of the tournament. From Sectional 8 at Carmel, where No. 1 Fishers and No. 3 Westfield dueled to finish. bit.ly/3Xsbvnu
March 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
What a night. Packed house. First round of the tournament. From Sectional 8 at Carmel, where No. 1 Fishers and No. 3 Westfield dueled to finish. bit.ly/3Xsbvnu
JonAnthony Hall is a throwback three-sport athlete - and a state champion in basketball and track and field and sectional champion in football. 'I hate losing more than I love winning.' On Hall's path as No. 1 Fishers gets set for sectional play tonight. bit.ly/3DtQW34
March 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
JonAnthony Hall is a throwback three-sport athlete - and a state champion in basketball and track and field and sectional champion in football. 'I hate losing more than I love winning.' On Hall's path as No. 1 Fishers gets set for sectional play tonight. bit.ly/3DtQW34
Class 4A high school basketball sectional preview: Can Fishers get it done again? Can Greenfield-Central break through? Diving into the local sectional fields and making predictions on the 16 winners around the state. bit.ly/4kmZBoB
March 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Class 4A high school basketball sectional preview: Can Fishers get it done again? Can Greenfield-Central break through? Diving into the local sectional fields and making predictions on the 16 winners around the state. bit.ly/4kmZBoB
Nick Slowik had no signs, no symptoms prior to a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. But the veteran high school basketball official was intent on returning to the court - and warning his fellow officials. bit.ly/3XhgAia
February 25, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Nick Slowik had no signs, no symptoms prior to a Stage 4 cancer diagnosis. But the veteran high school basketball official was intent on returning to the court - and warning his fellow officials. bit.ly/3XhgAia
Met a high school basketball team that won't raise a sectional trophy and has little hope of winning a game on most nights. But the 'Cannelton Five' is keeping its program alive, earning respect and learning a valuable lesson with five players: Don't quit. bit.ly/4hRgztJ
February 20, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Met a high school basketball team that won't raise a sectional trophy and has little hope of winning a game on most nights. But the 'Cannelton Five' is keeping its program alive, earning respect and learning a valuable lesson with five players: Don't quit. bit.ly/4hRgztJ
What does basketball mean in Clay City? Took a visit to see the state's No. 1-ranked Class A team to find out. bit.ly/3X8wdIP
February 18, 2025 at 1:37 PM
What does basketball mean in Clay City? Took a visit to see the state's No. 1-ranked Class A team to find out. bit.ly/3X8wdIP
Tuesday's takeaways: Noblesville keeps streak going, ends Anderson's, a top-5 battle in Class 3A at New Palestine and more from a busy night of high school basketball. bit.ly/4jRpI75
February 12, 2025 at 1:45 PM
Tuesday's takeaways: Noblesville keeps streak going, ends Anderson's, a top-5 battle in Class 3A at New Palestine and more from a busy night of high school basketball. bit.ly/4jRpI75
Jerry Bomholt planned on this being his last season coaching high school basketball. He didn't plan on leaving before Jay County's season was over. Talked to Bomholt about that decision: bit.ly/4hSP96v
February 10, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Jerry Bomholt planned on this being his last season coaching high school basketball. He didn't plan on leaving before Jay County's season was over. Talked to Bomholt about that decision: bit.ly/4hSP96v
What we learned this week in high school basketball: Tri-West building with young team, five teams on the rise and more: bit.ly/4hKFE9T
February 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
What we learned this week in high school basketball: Tri-West building with young team, five teams on the rise and more: bit.ly/4hKFE9T
Believe it or not, South Ripley is 18-0 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. On a night with the Raiders and overcoming the biggest hurdle. bit.ly/4gActVr
February 8, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Believe it or not, South Ripley is 18-0 and ranked No. 1 in Class 2A. On a night with the Raiders and overcoming the biggest hurdle. bit.ly/4gActVr
Splash freshmen: A look at 20 freshmen around the state having an early impact on their high school basketball teams. bit.ly/4hKYk8U
February 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Splash freshmen: A look at 20 freshmen around the state having an early impact on their high school basketball teams. bit.ly/4hKYk8U
Takeaways from Thursday night's big high school basketball games. A couple of No. 1 undefeated teams survive ... barely. bit.ly/40PuN6X
February 7, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Takeaways from Thursday night's big high school basketball games. A couple of No. 1 undefeated teams survive ... barely. bit.ly/40PuN6X
Jackson Willis, the Mr. Football position winner at quarterback, had Division I hopes. But he believes he found the college 'where I’m supposed to be.' bit.ly/3EnkAHo
February 5, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Jackson Willis, the Mr. Football position winner at quarterback, had Division I hopes. But he believes he found the college 'where I’m supposed to be.' bit.ly/3EnkAHo
Bryson Cardinal isn't old enough to remember watching his dad play in person but he shares some of the same qualities - minus the knee and elbow pads. On the Guerin Catholic senior and lessons learned from mom and dad: bit.ly/40KwAu9
February 4, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Bryson Cardinal isn't old enough to remember watching his dad play in person but he shares some of the same qualities - minus the knee and elbow pads. On the Guerin Catholic senior and lessons learned from mom and dad: bit.ly/40KwAu9