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Last Year’s State Finals in Review

GUERIN CATHOLIC CLAIMS 2ND STRAIGHT BOYS CHAMPIONSHIP

After a scoreless first half, Guerin Catholic’s offense The Tri-West offense was kept at bay much of the
came alive late in the game to help the Golden game as Guerin Catholic sophomore goal keeper
Eagles secure a back-to-back state championship Tarcissio Trujillo recorded a shut out with three
with a 3-0 victory over Tri-West Hendricks. saves.
Senior Luke Bestard started the scoring in the 58th The Golden Eagles, coached by John Cech, wrap
minute of the game, and Guerin never looked back. up their state finals run with a record of 22-2. Play-
Then, in the 71st minute, Zach Garvey and Bestard ing in its first state championship match, Tri-West
went on to score two goals just 21 seconds apart Hendricks finished its season 20-1-1 under coach
and put the game out of reach. Jeff Denny.

Paul Williams to be honored as State’s Top Official

Paul Williams of Kokomo is the recipient referee for the past 22 years. Mr. Williams
of the 2015 Interscholastic Athletic Official was selected for this honor by a committee
Association Award for excellence in the sport representing the 24 officials Associations in
of soccer. Paul will be honored in a special Indiana. We have more than 7,000 officials
ceremony at today’s licensed by the IHSAA. These officials work
state finals. tirelessly to provide safe, competitive environ-
ments for over 160,000 student athletes.
Each year, the Indiana
High School Athletic As- During his career, Paul has worked the IHSAA
sociation, in cooperation Sectional Soccer Tournament since 1995.
with the National Fed- He has been a part of 18 different Regional
eration of Interscholastic crews, 8 Semi State crews, and 6 State
Officials Association, crews, to include his state appearance last
recognizes and honors year here at IUPUI.
an outstanding official in
11 sports during the school year.

As a member of the North Central Officials
Association, Paul has been a licensed soccer
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