Fishers Finishes Regular Season 23-0, Tops IBCA Final Top 20

1. Fishers — 440 points, record 23-0, 22 first-place votes

Fishers finished the regular season unbeaten at 23-0 and led the IBCA final Top 20 with 440 points and 22 first-place votes, a clear coaches’ consensus. The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association released its final Top 20 coaches poll for the boys' high school season (Week 13 final poll), providing a statewide snapshot of the teams entering postseason play, and Fishers’ dominance reshapes sectional and regional bracket expectations. With sectional play beginning this week, Fishers’ perfect record is both a performance milestone and a marketing asset for the program.

2. Silver Creek — 410 points, record 25-1

Silver Creek’s 25-1 ledger earned 410 points and the No. 2 spot, underscoring a deep run through a tough schedule that resonated with voting coaches. The team’s lone loss and volume of wins position it as a legitimate threat to Fishers’ perceived throne once regional matchups start, and the ranking highlights the continued strength of smaller-community programs in statewide conversations. First-place votes are in parentheses, an IBCA legend that explains the small-number notation next to top teams.

3. Pike — 380 points, record 21-3

Pike checked in at No. 3 with 380 points and a 21-3 record, a showing that reflects urban program stability and consistent postseason presence. Pike’s placement suggests coaches value its sustained success across the season, and the ranking provides momentum for playoff seeding narratives that local media and boosters will amplify. For recruiters and local businesses, a top-three finish keeps attention and attendance high at playoff games.

4. Crown Point — 376 points, record 20-1

Crown Point’s 20-1 season produced 376 points and No. 4 in the final poll, signaling efficiency and defensive presence favored by the voting panel. The Crown Point finish illustrates how fewer losses can translate into high poll placement even when overall win totals lag some competitors, reflecting coaches’ emphasis on quality wins. That perception can factor into sponsorship interest and community pride heading into postseason play.

5. Plainfield — 351 points, record 22-2

Plainfield’s 22-2 record and 351 points earned the Quakers a top-five finish and a narrative of late-season consistency. That position boosts program branding at a time when sectional matchups matter most and can influence local media coverage cycles and gate receipts. Plainfield’s ranking also highlights the depth of mid-state programs capable of challenging northern and southern powers.

6. Mt. Vernon (Fortville) — 328 points, record 22-3

Mt. Vernon (Fortville) landed at No. 6 with 328 points and a 22-3 record, reflecting sustained success in eastern Indiana competition. The ranking underscores the program’s ability to pile up wins and remain on coaches’ radar despite regional parity, a useful asset for coaching staffs recruiting locally. For the broader Indiana basketball ecosystem, Mt. Vernon’s presence in the Top 10 reinforces geographic diversity at the top of the poll.

7. Northridge — 275 points, record 22-1

Northridge’s 22-1 season produced 275 points and a No. 7 spot, a mark of respect from the coaches who voted in the IBCA final poll. The single-loss record and Top 10 placement showcase program balance and suggest Northridge could be a disruptive postseason draw. That reliability matters not only for fans but for school fundraising and regional media narratives.

8. Carmel — 264 points, record 16-5

Carmel sits at No. 8 with 264 points and a 16-5 record, an interesting outcome where strength of schedule and program pedigree likely outweighed raw win totals. Because the IBCA Poll ranks teams of all classes together, a program like Carmel can secure a high spot despite fewer wins, which speaks to the coaches’ weighting of performance context over simple records. That cross-class comparison is important for understanding how voters evaluate elite programs.

9. Terre Haute North Vigo — 260 points, record 21-3

Terre Haute North Vigo’s 21-3 record and 260 points place the program at No. 9 and show the continued competitiveness of Wabash Valley basketball. The poll recognition can energize local support heading into sectionals and adds leverage for postseason coverage across state media. For community stakeholders, the ranking validates investments in facilities and youth development pipelines.

10. Lawrence North — 249 points, record 18-5

Lawrence North earned 249 points and sits at No. 10 with an 18-5 record, a Top 10 finish that solidifies its status among Indy-area powers. The placement points to a balance of experience and coaching stability that persuades peers during coaches’ voting. Industry-wise, continued high rankings help maintain the program’s visibility to college recruiters.

11. South Bend St. Joseph — 199 points, record 19-4

South Bend St. Joseph claimed No. 11 with 199 points and a 19-4 record, reflecting a strong season in a competitive northern Indiana landscape. That showing not only boosts local morale but also highlights high school basketball’s role in community identity and winter sport economies. The ranking preserves the program’s narrative as a steady contender.

12. New Albany — 197 points, record 18-5

New Albany’s 18-5 record and 197 points landed it at No. 12, a placement that signals respect for a program that competes regularly in postseason brackets. The poll spot provides alumni and local businesses a rallying point as the team enters sectionals. It also contributes to broader state-level perceptions of southeastern Indiana basketball strength.

13. Ben Davis — 171 points, record 15-6

Ben Davis appears at No. 13 with 171 points and a 15-6 record, a reminder that historical program pedigree still carries weight in coaches’ assessments. The ranking can have recruiting and sponsorship implications even when win totals are lower than many peers. For the community, remaining in the Top 20 maintains visibility during tournament season.

14. Indianapolis Cathedral — 157 points, record 18-5

Indianapolis Cathedral’s 18-5 season brought 157 points and No. 14 status in the final poll, a testament to the school’s steady competitiveness. Sources alternate between the names Indianapolis Cathedral and Cathedral, which both refer to the same program in poll listings, a reminder to verify local naming conventions when citing schools. The placement will shape postseason storylines in the Indianapolis media market.

16. Chesterton — 99 points, record 19-4

Chesterton checked in at No. 16 with 99 points and a 19-4 record, a sign that consistent winning in northwest Indiana translates into statewide recognition. For the school and community, the ranking supports claims of program growth and regional competitiveness. The presence of Chesterton alongside established programs indicates widening parity across the state.

17. Penn — 69 points, record 17-6

Penn’s 17-6 record and 69 points placed the Kingsmen at No. 17, a Top 20 berth that validates late-season form. The ranking has implications for local media narratives and can influence booster-driven promotion during the postseason. Penn’s spot also demonstrates how voters consider program trajectory, not just final win totals.

18. Hamilton Southeastern — 66 points, record 14-9

Hamilton Southeastern sits at No. 18 with 66 points and a 14-9 record, showing that strength of schedule and program profile can overcome a sub-20-win total in coaches’ perception. Local coverage and commercial partners will likely lean into the Top 20 placement to maintain momentum into sectionals. As one source’s site footer bluntly puts it, "Nobody covers Seymour, Indiana and the surrounding areas like The Tribune," a reminder of the role local outlets play in amplifying these rankings.

19. Princeton Community — 56 points, record 20-3

Princeton Community’s 20-3 mark and 56 points place it at No. 19, rounding out the second half of the poll with a team that enters postseason play with strong local support. For follow-up reporting, the IBCA contact for press materials is listed as Pat McKee, 317-403-1665, the person to call for official confirmations and any additional poll context. The ranking gives Princeton Community a platform to attract regional coverage and sponsorship attention during tournament weeks.

20. Brebeuf Jesuit — 20 points, record 15-6

Brebeuf Jesuit closes the IBCA final Top 20 with 20 points and a 15-6 record, a recognition that keeps the program on the statewide map entering sectionals. The IBCA final poll was published as the March 1/2, 2026 final poll, and the association explicitly notes, "Sectional play begins this week." Beyond the Top 20, the poll also lists other schools receiving votes alphabetically, including Paoli at 23-0 and teams such as Barr-Reeve (21-1), Oak Hill (21-1), Westview (22-1) and Crispus Attucks/Indianapolis Attucks (14-8), details that underscore both the depth of talent statewide and occasional source-name variations like the Tribune’s "Oak Hil (21-1)l" typo.