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Last Year’s State Finals in Review

FISHERS MARCHES TO CLASS 5A STATE CHAMPIONSHIP

Fishers was new to the Class 5A state champion- Lawrence Central quarterback Tre Roberson rushed
ship game, but the Tigers played like a seasoned unit in for a net 74 yards and passed for 198 on 15-of-23 with one
their 38-19 victory over Lawrence touchdown and one interception.
Central. Roberson’s electrifying, 41-yard
Fishers, ranked No. 9 in both touchdown run early in the third
the Associated Press and Coaches quarter pulled the Bears within
polls, captured its first state title 17-13 before Fishers took control.
in only the fifth year of its football Koby Orris of Fishers High
program. Coach Rick Wimmer’s School was selected by members
Tigers, 14-1, defeated four top of the IHSAA Executive Committee
10-ranked opponents in their march as this year’s winner of the Phil N.
through the postseason. Wimmer, Eskew Mental Attitude Award in
who coached Zionsville to the Class 5A Football.
1987 Class 3A title, joined Dick The award, named in honor of
Dullaghan, Mo Moriarity and John the IHSAA’s third commissioner
Hart as the only coaches to win who served from 1962-76, is
state championships at two schools. presented annually to a senior
Fishers defensive lineman in each classification who best
Taylor Halstead enjoyed a huge demonstrates excellence in mental
night, recovering a fumble that attitude, scholarship, leadership
led to a touchdown and making 7 and athletic ability.
½ tackles and four sacks. Tigers Orris was a Hoosier Crossroads
quarterback Koby Orris completed All-Conference pick this season,
12 of 22 passes for 191 and four served as team captain the last
touchdowns. Dakota Slaughter two years and has earned three
caught six passes for 90 yards and varsity letters in the sport. He also
a touchdown. was an Honorable Mention All-Conference selection in
Coach Jayson West’s Lawrence Central team, ranked baseball last year for the Tigers.
sixth by the Associated Press and eighth in the Coaches Orris maintains a 3.9 GPA and is a member of the
poll, also was playing in its first football state championship school’s Student Council, National Honor Society, the
game. The Bears, who upset top-ranked and defending Student Athletic Council and also helped as a Freshmen
state champion Warren Central in their sectional opener, Orientation Leader at the school. He is undecided on his
went on to garner their first sectional title in 13 years. They college plans but is interested in studying Exercise Science.
finished 13-2.

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