TSI Player Spotlight: Eli Gilpin – South Ripley’s “Hard to Guard” Sophomore Star

When you start a game 8-for-9 from three-point range, you’re not just hot… you’re different.

That’s exactly what Eli Gilpin of South Ripley High School was on this night, pouring in 30 points to lead the Raiders to a commanding 66-52 win over Greensburg Community High School.

And he didn’t just score. He dominated.

Gilpin finished with:

• 🔥 30 points

• 🎯 8-9 from three

• 💪 5 rebounds

• 🎥 3 assists

• 🚫 2 blocks

Let’s talk about that shooting performance. Eight made threes. On nine attempts. That’s not just efficient — that’s surgical. Defenders tried closing out hard. Didn’t matter. Sagged off? Splash. Late contest? Splash. Hands up? Splash.

But here’s what makes Gilpin so dangerous — he’s not just a shooter.

He’s a dynamic combo guard with elite-level athleticism. He can:

• Knock down deep triples off the catch

• Rise up off the dribble

• Attack closeouts and finish at the rim

• Elevate and defend above the rim

When you combine a flamethrower jumper with next-level bounce and quickness, you get what coaches call a nightmare matchup.

You get what we call…

“Hard to Guard.”

Gilpin continues to show why he’s one of the most electric sophomores in the area. The confidence is growing. The shot selection is sharp. The impact on both ends of the floor is real.

If this is what February looks like, imagine what’s coming next.

South Ripley fans — enjoy the show. TSI family — take notice.

Eli Gilpin is heating up. 🔥