2026 Preview: Predicting Indy-Area Class 6A MVPs

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>As the season kicks off in the coming weeks, today we take a look at previewing some 6A state teams and predicting who their most valuable player will be. Here's a look at four teams in Indianapolis who figure to make big-time impacts in 2026.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["632393"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ca7e000f9f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Putting the Wildcats' elite receiver, Monshun Sales, on this list was tempting and Sales undoubtedly makes a huge impact with the ball in his hands. But Moore is just an electrifying playmaker at running back, with tremendous speed, juice, vision and constantly being a home-run threat. The Purdue commit finished last season with 1,587 yards and 30 touchdowns on the ground and has rushed for more than 1,100 yards in each of his first three seasons as a varsity starter. He is a player teams consistently have to account for.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1429135"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ca7e000fcf"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">We continue to think very highly of Sharpe, who is committed to Indiana. The way he took over last year's state championship game was remarkable. Dynamic as a receiver and kick returner, Sharpe has rare speed, vision, burst and is elite after the catch. He totaled 1,143 yards and 15 total touchdowns last year as Oscar Frye's top target.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["1691879"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ca7e000ff1"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">Kaleb Elkins remains Warren Central's biggest playmaker. Committed to Purdue, he has consistently been an outstanding safety and a huge returning starter on Warren Central's defense. Elkins is a straight-up ballhawk with ability to go the distance after interceptions. He is a very good athlete, having also played basketball and excelling on the court, too. At 6-foot-3, 190 pounds, his arm length, athleticism and speed are rare. Expect a bigger season as the Warriors make a serious push for a state championship.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2065628"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations":1,"_player_evaluations":"field_62aba7547dc44"},"mode":"preview","alignText":"left","anchor":"acf-block-6a6ca7e00100f"} --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"placeholder":"Add evaluation here...","className":"text-gray-700"} --> <p class="text-gray-700">The Purdue staff loves Westfield offensive lineman Nick Schurman, who has blossomed as a recruit and committed to the Boilermakers this spring. Schurman has an explosive first step, is very physical and will pave the way for Westfield's ground game as the Shamrocks look to return to a 6A state title. We think he is an offensive lineman who is very deserving of his team's MVP award.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- /wp:acf/evaluation-block -->