Claire Larrison led Greensburg to state finals last season, now prepares for expanded role
The 2027 forward/wing led state runner-up Greensburg in points (16.5 per game), rebounds (7.7) and steals (2.1), and ranked second in assists (3.4). And with starters Mylie Wilkison and Leah West set to graduate, the Pirates' continued success would (will) hinge largely on the 5-10 Larrison's ability to maintain that production, despite increased attention from opposing defenses.
So she has spent the past few months preparing accordingly.
A 61% shooter from the field and 46% from 3, Larrison worked to hasten the release on her shot and focused on being more aggressive offensively (63-for-91, 69% at the line), while also adding strength so she's better equipped to handle abuse from opposing defenses and hold her own on the glass.
Larrison's offensive versatility commands attention, but she embraces the opportunity to defend and dialed in this summer on improving her ability to guard players of all sizes — a necessary next-step in her progression, especially within the framework of a Greensburg defense that averaged 11.6 steals and limited opponents to 37.9 points per game.
"Defense is the most important thing on the court, so I've been listening to how my coaches have been helping me adjust and working my hardest on that," Larrison said.
"Leah, Mylie and Emma (McQueen) were huge parts of our team, so I'm really going to have to step up (and) be more aggressive and more of a more vocal leader," she later added. "So I've been working a lot, getting in the gym whenever I can and training whenever I can. I'm hoping I'll be able to fill all that whenever the school season comes."
Larrison made a splash at the IBCA Showcase in June, going for 32 points and 14 rebounds against nationally ranked 2026 prospect Lola Lampley and 4A powerhouse Lawrence Central, and helped the Pirates overcome the absence of 2026 point guard Mary Harmon to compete with the likes of Hamilton Southeastern and Plainfield.
Larrison has gained traction on the recruiting trail, as well. She already held offers from Marian and Indiana Wesleyan, and has since added Division I offers from Ball State, Evansville, Bradley and Oakland.
"It's been stressful at times, but I'm just soaking it all in," said Larrison, who's taken visits to Ball State and Bradley and plans on taking more visits during the school year. "I'm enjoying my time and as the time gets closer, I'll hopefully be ready to make the right decisions. But it's been good so far."
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