Boys Basketball

2024-25 Season Review

The Royals entered the season with championship aspirations. While they fell just short of their two main goals, the 2024-2025 boys basketball team took another step forward for the program. Led by the trio of seniors Noah Schmaltz, Luke Greene and Keegan Rund, this 16-9 team was an enjoyable team to watch!

Head Coach Jamin Wernke R’02 shared, “We will miss our seniors. Noah Schmaltz, voted MVP by his teammates, averaged 10 points per game while shooting 50% from the field and being a really good perimeter defender. Luke Greene led the team in charges taken with 10, and was very efficient on the offensive end, shooting 40% from behind the arc. Keegan Rund provided everyday leadership with his approach and encouraging and helping voice. He was the ‘Best Teammate’ award winner and was always ready when his name was called and had a huge ‘and-1’ basket versus Lafayette Central Catholic on his Senior Night.”

Some season highlights included:

Started the season 8-0 (winning six of the eight by double digits)
A Marion County Tournament win over Franklin Central, 62-59
A 17-point road win at Center Grove, 62-45
A 15-point 1st Round Sectional win over an 18-win Shelbyville, 69-54
Advancing to the Sectional Finals for the 2nd year in a row
16 wins – highest win total since 2017-2018 season
School Record for Three-Point Field Goals, 176
Service Projects with Beggars for the Poor and Wishing Well
Juniors Conner Kesler and Joe Taylor selected for the All-Circle City Conference Team
Sophomore Will Hegwood and Joe Taylor selected All-County Honorable Mention
Noah Schmaltz selected to play in Marion County Senior All-Star Game