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Luke Ertel caps storybook career by becoming top vote-getter on Associated Press all-state team
He was the catalyst for Mt. Vernon’s championship run, averaging 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds and 6.6 assists while winning multiple statewide awards.
- On Thursday, Purdue recruit Luke Ertel was named top vote-getter on the Associated Press all-state basketball team, following his Gatorade and MaxPreps Indiana Player honors.
- The 6-foot guard from Vernon led the Marauders to a 28-3 record and the program's first state championship. Ertel averaged 24.5 points, 9.9 rebounds, 6.6 assists, and 1.8 steals.
- Joining Ertel on the first team are seniors Dikembe Shaw of Crown Point, Noah Smith of Plainfield, Brady Scholl of Northridge, and Dane Caldwell of Silver Creek. A panel of sports writers, broadcasters, and coaches determined the voting.
- Two Fishers players—Kai McGrew and Cooper Zachary—lead the second team, while Blake Neill and DeZhon Hall highlight the third team. Shaw plans Illinois-Chicago; Smith heads to DePaul.
- Voters selected multiple five-player teams regardless of school grade or class. Beyond the 15 first-team honorees, 26 athletes earned high honorable mention status, with an additional 90 players receiving honorable mention recognition.
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Luke Ertel caps storybook career by becoming top vote-getter on Associated Press all-state team
Luke Ertel had a storybook prep career. The 6-foot-2 guard from Mt. Vernon (Fortville) led the Marauders to a 28-3 record and the school’s first Class 4A state championship during his senior season.
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