For the eighth season in a row, Bounce and Outside the Huddle are counting down who they feel are the top 50 individual players in northeast Indiana heading into the 2026-2027 season.
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A few insights into Bounce’s protocol:
- This is based on high school impact, not college potential. We get it, there are D1 athletes here lower than non-D1 athletes. This isn’t a recruiting database, this is based purely off of high school output.
- No newbies. Players with previous varsity playing time only
Today, we continue the countdown on the girls hoops side with positions No. 10-6
No. 10: Madison Jones, Fairfield
Madison Jones enters her senior season as a proven offensive cornerstone, coming off averages of 18.2 points and 5.8 rebounds per game and already having surpassed 1,000 career points. Jones helped the Falcons reach the Class 3A semistate last winter, providing scoring and a presence on the boards throughout their postseason run. Her ability to deliver in competitive games showed in a 22-point performance during Fairfield’s 52-48 comeback victory over Central Noble. With her established production and experience, Jones gives Fairfield a dependable centerpiece as they reload under returning head coach Brodie Garber.
COACH’S QUOTE ON JONES
“Madison gives us a lot of experience after playing three years of varsity basketball. She has been and will need to be a stat stuffer for us this season. Even more than that we are looking forward to her leadership for this upcoming season.” – Fairfield coach Brodie Garber
No. 9: Jayma Stonebraker, Whitko
Jayma Stonebraker enters her senior season as one of Whitko’s most complete players. As a junior, she averaged 12.4 points, 4 assists, 4.2 steals and 3 rebounds per game, giving the Wildcats a steady hand on offense and a disruptive presence on defense. She scored a season high 26 points against Tippecanoe Valley and recorded at least five steals in 11 games. After helping Whitko reach the Class 2A regional championship game, Stonebraker will be central to its effort to make another postseason run.
COACH’S QUOTE ON STONEBRAKER
“Jayma has been the engine of our team for the last three years. She’s led us in scoring, assists, and steals, but what makes her so special goes far beyond the numbers. We go as Jayma goes—her energy, competitiveness, and leadership set the tone for our entire team. She’s an incredible leader both on and off the court, and I fully expect her to have a stellar senior season.” – Whitko coach Justin Jordan
No. 8: Delaney Noll, Homestead
Delaney Noll gave Homestead a productive presence at both ends of the floor as a sophomore in 2025–26. In 21 games, the 5-foot-10 guard averaged 10 points, 4.3 assists, 4.2 rebounds and 2.3 steals while shooting 68 percent on two-point attempts and 89 percent at the free-throw line. While she was waiting her turn to be the featured player, she was still far more than solid for the Spartans. Her ability to finish efficiently, create for teammates and disrupt opposing offenses helped her earn a place on the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association’s Underclass Supreme 15, putting her among the state’s most highly recognized returning players.
COACH’S QUOTE ON NOLL
“Delaney has developed into one of the best players in the state of Indiana. Offensively, she can score at all three levels, is an excellent passer, good rebounder, and possesses and innate ability to make her teammates better. I have also been impressed with the work she has put in to become and elite defender.” – Homestead coach Rod Parker
No. 7: Taylor Mack, Eastside
Taylor Mack enters her senior season as a proven offensive centerpiece after averaging 16.7 points and 5.5 rebounds per game. The 5-foot-10 forward/guard earned All-NECC honors last season, helping anchor a Blazers team that shared the conference championship. With her size and production, Mack gives Eastside a valuable presence on the wing and on the boards. She begins her final campaign just 138 points shy of 1,000 for her career, putting a significant milestone within reach as she looks to lead another successful season.
COACH’S QUOTE ON MACK
“I believe that Taylor is one of the best players in the area, her relentless motor on both ends of the floor enables her greatly impact every game. She has a lot of length defensively that gives opponent’s a lot of trouble on a nightly basics. On the offensive end her ability to score at every level just keeps getting better from a 3-point shooter to her inside game to an offensive rebounder.” – Eastside coach Mike Lortie
No. 6: Ashley Bleke, Bellmont
Ashley Bleke gives Bellmont a scorer who can get to the rim, create a shot in the midrange or make a defense pay from beyond the arc. The 5-foot-9 guard averaged 13.5 points, 4.9 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 2.7 steals across 28 games last season, shooting 32.4 percent from three. Her craft with the ball makes her capable of controlling any and every aspect of the game, but her instinct is to bring teammates into it, according to her coach. That balance showed in Bellmont’s Class 3A state championship win, when she paired 13 points with seven assists and six rebounds as the Braves captured their first ever state title.
COACH’S QUOTE ON BLEKE
“Ashley is a dynamic player that can score on all three levels. She has the ability to take over a game, but because she is such a great teammate, she would never do that because she wants to get her teammates involved. She is crafty with the basketball in her hand which makes her dangerous because she can shoot the 3 ball as well.” – Bellmont coach Andy Heim
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