Hauser Jets Cruise Past Crothersville, Keller Scores 1,000th Career Point

Hauser rolls to 70-34 victory on Hope & Clifford Alumni Night

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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The Hauser Jets basketball team celebrated Hope & Clifford Alumni Night with a dominant 70-34 victory over Crothersville. The win was highlighted by senior Gavin Keller scoring his 1,000th career point, a milestone he reached with a driving layup in the second quarter. Hauser jumped out to a 20-8 lead after the first quarter and extended it to 39-13 by halftime, cruising to the easy win and improving their record to 19-2 on the season.

Why it matters

Hauser's blowout victory over Crothersville comes at an important time, as the Jets have now won 13 straight games and have stacked up wins over key sectional opponents heading into the postseason tournament. Keller's 1,000th career point is a significant individual milestone that caps off his standout high school career.

The details

Keller entered the game needing 11 points to reach 1,000 for his career. He scored 8 points in the first quarter and hit the milestone with a driving layup with 6:22 left in the second quarter. Keller finished the game with 22 points, 18 of which came in the first half. Hauser started a bit slow, leading only 12-8 early, but then ramped up the pressure, hit their shots, and pulled away, leading 39-13 at halftime and 62-22 after three quarters.

  • Keller scored his 1,000th career point with 6:22 left in the second quarter.
  • Hauser led 20-8 after the first quarter.
  • Hauser led 39-13 at halftime.
  • Hauser led 62-22 after three quarters.

The players

Gavin Keller

A senior at Hauser High School who scored his 1,000th career point in the game.

Hauser Jets

The Hauser High School basketball team, who improved their record to 19-2 on the season with the blowout victory.

Crothersville

The opposing team that was defeated 70-34 by Hauser.

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What they’re saying

“On a night meant to honor the past, Hauser still found a way to create a brand-new memory.”

— Jeremy Giggy, Sports Director, White River Broadcasting (1010wcsi.com)

What’s next

Hauser will look to continue their strong play as they head into the postseason tournament, where they will aim to make a deep run.

The takeaway

Hauser's dominant victory over Crothersville, coupled with Gavin Keller's impressive 1,000th career point milestone, showcases the Jets' talent and momentum heading into the most important part of the high school basketball season.