Key Takeaways
- There are eight remaining unbeaten Indiana high school boys basketball teams: Bremen, Crown Point, Fishers, Kouts, Oak Hill, Paoli, Portage, and West Central.
- These teams are ranked in the January 26, 2026, USA Today Network poll, with Fishers, Oak Hill, and Kouts leading their respective classes.
- New teams have entered the top rankings, including Bremen and West Central, while others have dropped out, such as Goshen and Corydon Central.
- The top teams in each class are:
- Class 4A: Fishers, Crown Point, Plainfield
- Class 3A: Silver Creek, Ind. Cathedral, Columbia City
- Class 2A: Oak Hill, Paoli, Westview
- Class 1A: Kouts, Barr-Reeve, Hauser
Introduction to the Current Rankings
As we enter the final week of January, the Indiana high school boys basketball scene is heating up, with only eight teams remaining unbeaten. These teams have earned their place in the January 26, 2026, USA Today Network poll, with Fishers, Oak Hill, and Kouts leading their respective classes. The poll reflects the current standings, with some teams rising to the top and others falling out of the rankings. In this article, we will delve into the current rankings, highlighting the top teams in each class and the changes that have occurred.
Class 4A Rankings
In Class 4A, Fishers and Crown Point are neck-and-neck, with Plainfield and Mt. Vernon (Fortville) following closely behind. Portage, another Northwest Indiana/Region member, is ranked 9th in 4A. The top 10 teams in Class 4A are: Fishers, Crown Point, Plainfield, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Pike, Lawrence North, Carmel, Northridge, Portage, and FW South Side. Notably, FW South Side has made its first appearance in the poll this season, while Goshen has dropped out of the rankings.
Class 3A Rankings
In Class 3A, Silver Creek leads the pack, followed by Ind. Cathedral and Columbia City. West Lafayette has made its first appearance in the poll this season, while Fairfield and Corydon Central have dropped out of the rankings. The top 10 teams in Class 3A are: Silver Creek, Ind. Cathedral, Columbia City, Batesville, Princeton, Northview, Shelbyville, West Lafayette, Brownstown Central, and Ind. Roncalli. These teams will continue to battle it out for the top spot in the coming weeks.
Class 2A Rankings
In Class 2A, Oak Hill and Paoli are the top two teams, with Westview and Parke Heritage following closely behind. Bremen has risen to 7th in the rankings, while Blackford has dropped to 10th. The top 10 teams in Class 2A are: Oak Hill, Paoli, Westview, Parke Heritage, Centerville, Triton Central, Bremen, Linton-Stockton, Shenandoah, and Blackford. These teams will look to maintain their positions or move up the rankings in the coming weeks.
Class 1A Rankings
In Class 1A, Kouts leads the pack, followed by Barr-Reeve and Hauser. West Central has risen to 4th in the rankings, while Loogootee and Monroe Central are among the teams receiving votes. The top 10 teams in Class 1A are: Kouts, Barr-Reeve, Hauser, West Central, Orleans, Southwood, Bloomfield, Rossville, Triton, and Liberty Christian. These teams will continue to compete for the top spot in the coming weeks.
Conclusion and Outlook
In conclusion, the Indiana high school boys basketball scene is highly competitive, with several teams vying for the top spot in each class. The current rankings reflect the teams’ performances, with some rising to the top and others falling out of the rankings. As the season progresses, these teams will continue to battle it out, and the rankings will likely change. Fans can expect exciting matchups and intense competition in the coming weeks, with the top teams in each class looking to maintain their positions or move up the rankings.