High school basketball reigns supreme in Indiana, and for good reason. Legends like John Wooden, Larry Bird and Oscar Robertson called the Hoosier State home at one point, first carving their legacies on the hardwood.
However, while basketball is king, it doesn't mean the rest of the sports in the state take a backseat. From national champions in football to a team swimming record that may never be surpassed, high school sports is the lifeblood of the Hoosier State (along with auto racing, of course).
With that in mind, which Indiana high schools are currently the best for athletes?
According to one study, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25.
25. Scecina Memorial High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 20
24. West Lafayette Junior/Senior High School
Total number of sports: 18
23. Crown Point High School
Total number of sports: 21
22. Jasper High School
Total number of sports: 21
21. Penn High School (Mishawaka)
Total number of sports: 20
20. Saint Joseph High School (South Bend)
Total number of sports: 22
19. Warren Central High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 21
18. Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
Total number of sports: 19
17. Hamilton Southeastern High School (Fishers)
Total number of sports: 19
16. Blackhawk Christian School (Fort Wayne)
Total number of sports: 16
15. Marian High School (Mishawaka)
Total number of sports: 22
14. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 38
13. Mater Dei High School (Evansville)
Total number of sports: 19
12. East Central High School (St. Leon)
Total number of sports: 21
11. Bishop Dwenger High School (Fort Wayne)
Total number of sports: 24
10. Ben Davis High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 29
9. Carmel High School
Total number of sports: 21
8. Central Catholic Junior/Senior High School (Lafayette)
Total number of sports: 20
7. Roncalli High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 24
6. Center Grove High School (Greenwood)
Total number of sports: 20
5. Culver Academies
Total number of sports: 33
4. Andrean High School (Merrillville)
Total number of sports: 17
3. Reitz Memorial High School (Evansville)
Total number of sports: 23
2. Bishop Chatard High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 28
1. Cathedral High School (Indianapolis)
Total number of sports: 20
Data via Niche survey statistics
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The 25 best high schools for athletes in Indiana
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