Lawrence North basketball is a whole different beast in Indianapolis. If you've ever stepped into the Jack Keefer Gymnasium on a Friday night, you know it's not just about the game; it’s about the legacy. People are constantly searching for the Lawrence North basketball schedule because, frankly, missing a matchup against Lawrence Central or North Central feels like a local sin. But honestly, most fans just look at the dates and miss the context of why this 2025-26 season is such a gauntlet.
It's about the grind.
The 2025-2026 Lawrence North basketball schedule breakdown
The Wildcats aren't ducking anyone. Under Coach Chris Giffin, who took over the boys' program in 2022 after a legendary run with the girls' team, the schedule is designed to break you or make you. This year is no different. You've got the standard Metropolitan Interscholastic Conference (MIC) battles, but the non-conference slate is where the real stories are written.
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For the boys, the January stretch is particularly brutal. They face off against Ben Davis on January 9, 2026, which is always a physical, defensive nightmare. Then, almost immediately, they have to pivot to the Marion County Tournament. The county tournament starts with a clash against North Central on January 13, 2026. If you’re a betting person, don't bet against the atmosphere in that gym.
On the girls' side, the schedule is equally packed with elite talent. They opened their season back in November with a scrimmage against Mt. Vernon and haven't let up since. They played a massive home game against Carmel on December 2, 2025, and handled the Marion County Championship stretch in mid-December. Looking ahead, the Lady Wildcats have a massive road game at Lawrence Central on January 15, 2026. That’s the "Civil War" of Lawrence Township. It's more than a game; it's for neighborhood bragging rights.
Key Dates You Shouldn't Miss
- January 15, 2026: Girls Varsity at Lawrence Central (7:30 PM). This is the big one.
- January 23, 2026: Boys Varsity vs. North Central (7:30 PM). This is a home game and will likely be a sellout.
- January 27, 2026: Girls Varsity vs. Fishers (7:30 PM). Fishers is always a tactical challenge.
- January 30, 2026: Girls Varsity vs. Pike (7:30 PM). A late-season MIC showdown.
- February 5, 2026: Boys Varsity vs. Lawrence Central. Another installment of the cross-town rivalry.
Why the Sectional 10 draw matters more than the regular season
Basically, in Indiana, the regular season is just a long dress rehearsal. The real season starts in February for the girls and March for the boys. Lawrence North is tucked into Sectional 10, which is widely considered one of the "Sectionals of Death" in Class 4A.
For the girls, Sectional 10 starts on February 4, 2026, at North Central. They’ll have to fight through a bracket that includes Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, Lawrence Central, North Central, and Warren Central. There are no easy outs here. If they survive that, the Regional is scheduled for February 14 at Decatur Central.
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The boys follow a similar path. Their Sectional 10 tournament begins March 3, 2026, at Arsenal Tech. It’s a small, loud gym that creates a pressure cooker environment. You've got names like Cameron Webster (2026 PG) and Brennan Miller (2026 F) who are going to be under the microscope during this run.
The Chris Giffin factor and roster depth
People often forget that Giffin is only the second head coach in the history of the LN boys' program. Following Jack Keefer is like following John Wooden. But Giffin has his own hardware, including a 2020 state title with the girls. He knows how to peak a team at the right time.
The current boys' roster is heavy on juniors and seniors. Cameron Webster is the engine at point guard. He's listed at 5'11", but he plays like he's 6'4". Then you have the size of Brennan Miller at 6'7", who provides that much-needed interior presence against teams like Warren Central that love to live in the paint.
The girls' roster is a bit younger but incredibly athletic. Keep an eye on sophomore Zo'e Peyton. At 6'2", she's a defensive anchor who alters shots just by standing in the lane. Combined with the veteran leadership of seniors like Kalea Bentley and Ava Gindhart, the Lady Wildcats have the balance needed for a deep February run.
Actionable insights for fans
If you're planning on attending these games, do yourself a favor and don't show up five minutes before tip-off. For the North Central or Lawrence Central games, the JV games usually start at 6:00 PM, and the stands are often half-full by then.
Tickets are almost exclusively digital now. Most schools in the MIC, including LN, use Eventlink. If you try to show up with a $10 bill at the gate, you might find yourself staring at a QR code on a poster instead of a ticket taker. Download the app ahead of time.
Also, keep an eye on the weather. Indiana winters are unpredictable, and Lawrence Township is quick to postpone games if the drifts get too high on 75th Street. Most updates are posted on the Lawrence North Athletics X (formerly Twitter) account or via the Eventlink alerts.
Check the specific start times for Saturday afternoon games. While Friday nights are almost always 7:30 PM starts for Varsity, Saturday games can vary wildly—some tip as early as 1:30 PM, especially for the girls' team when they travel to places like Fort Wayne Northrop.
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Final tip: Park in the east lot. The west lot by the football field fills up with students, and getting out after a close game is a nightmare. The east lot gives you a slightly better escape route toward Haggerty Lane.
Keep your schedule cleared for the first week of February and the first week of March. That’s when the real Lawrence North basketball story is told.