IndyStar Reshuffles Central Indiana Fab 15 Ahead of Sectional Draws

Fishers High School remains undefeated at 18-0 and held the No. 1 spot in IndyStar’s refreshed Central Indiana Fab 15 after a 53-50 victory over Carmel on Saturday, January 31, 2026. IndyStar updated the rankings "ahead of sectional draw week" as the regular season enters its final month, spotlighting a key number and an unsung hero for each program.

Plainfield made the biggest move in the reshuffle, leaping from sixth to second with a 17-1 record after winning five consecutive games. The update singles out junior point guard Hayden Rodgers as Plainfield’s unsung hero; Rodgers is averaging 7.1 assists per game, "one of the top assist leaders in Central Indiana," and many of those helpers are finding leading scorers Jake Grissom and Carter Murans. Grissom is listed at 18.9 points per game and 3.9 rebounds, while Murans is at 11.0 points and 4.2 rebounds.

The Fab 15 refresh did not merely reshuffle the top two. IndyStar’s package notes roster movement and attrition from the previous list: Noblesville and Decatur Central, which had been No. 9 and No. 14 respectively, are now listed as dropped out. The update also follows the outlet’s recent cadence: "Well, it has been a couple of weeks since we last updated the high school basketball Central Indiana Fab 15. There are plenty of changes to make since then. Here is a look as we head into the final month of the regular season and an unsung hero from each of the teams," Kyle Neddenriep wrote in the Fab 15 feature.

Fishers’ narrow win over Carmel adds context to its top ranking; a three-point margin in a late-January meeting suggests the Tigers have survived midseason pressure while maintaining an unblemished record. Plainfield’s surge, powered by Rodgers’ playmaking and Grissom’s 18.9 scoring average, creates a two-team dynamic at the top of central Indiana heading into sectional draw week and the postseason scramble for seeds.

The updated Fab 15 package emphasizes a "key number for each squad" as a lens for evaluating teams, though the current summary highlights Fishers’ 18-0 mark, Plainfield’s 17-1 record and the player-level stats for Rodgers, Grissom and Murans. Noblesville’s and Decatur Central’s removals from the list mark notable drops from the prior rankings and will alter sectional conversations where seeding and matchups hinge on late-season form.

IndyStar promoted the reshuffle across multiple accounts as the draw period approaches. For more coverage and questions, readers can call Star reporter Kyle Neddenriep at (317) 444-6649, sign up for the High School Sports newsletter to get IndyStar’s high school coverage in their inbox, and subscribe to the new IndyStarTV: Preps YouTube channel for video updates.