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Outstanding Official

Andy Simpson Named State’s Top Official

Indiana recognizes 24 separate officials associa- sectionals, 15 Regionals, 8 Semi-States, and 5 State
tions across the state. Each year these 24 associa- Finals.
tions nominate multiple Equally giving of his time to our Member Schools
individuals for the Out- and student athletes in the Fall and Spring, Andy is
standing Official Award also an accomplished football and softball official;
presented in each sport. working the State Finals in both of these sports as well.
While we have many Off the court, Andy serves as an IHSAA Clinician,
deserving nominations, Observer, and Rules Interpreter; donating his time to
only ONE is selected these positions for the past 17 years. He has been in-
by his or her officiating strumental in the recruitment, mentoring and training of
peers. officials. While an engineer by trade, Andy has proven
An active member to be one of our best educators with regard to officials’
of the Lake County Of- education. His immeasurable volunteer hours and
ficials’ Association, Andy level of commitment to his craft have proven to benefit
has held a basketball countless officials, not just within his own Association,
officiating license for the past 26 years. In the sport but across the entire State of Indiana.
of girls basketball, Andy Simpson has officiated 24

22 IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. Pure INDIANA!