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Last Year’s State Finals in Review

STRONG OFFENSE SENDS MISHAWAKA MARIAN TO FIRST CHAMPIONSHIP

A strong first half offensive performance lead Misha- 25 minutes. but that changed as Jordan Morris
waka Marian to their first soccer state championship added another goal in the 75th minute for Marian.
in school history with a 3-0 victory over Cardinal
Ritter. Cardinal Ritter goalie, Jarred Horne, had 7 saves
in the first half alone. Mishawaka Marian controlled
The Knights took control of the game early, outshoot- the tempo of the game, getting 13 shots on goal, to
ing Cardinal Ritter 12 to 1 in the first 40 minutes. Ritter’s 3. Marian goalie Michael Cataldo saved all
Marian’s Augustin Hartnagel found the back of the three shots on goal in the game.
net on a header in the 15th minute to start the scor-
ing and sophomore Oscar Tavarez notched a goal Mishawaka Marian, coached by Ben Householter,
shortly after to send the Knights into halftime up 2-0. ended their state finals run with a record of 20-2. The
Raiders and Head Coach Bashir Birany wrapped up
The second half started with no scoring for the first their season with a final record of 16-7-1.

State’s Top Official

Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- dedication and loyalty to his sport, our student
ciation honors an outstanding official in each sport athletes, his fellow officials, and to the IHSAA have
during the State Final Tournament. been exceptional.

Bob Snook, of Floyd Knobs, Bob was selected for this honor by a committee
is the recipient of the 2016- representing the official’s associations. In Indiana
17 IHSAA Outstanding there are 24 associations made up of more than
Soccer Official in the state 7,000 men and women who give up much of their
of Indiana. As a member of personal time to assist in providing wholesome,
the South Central Officials worthwhile, and healthy activities for the student-
Association, Bob has been athletes in our state. Statewide, there are more
a licensed soccer official for than 8,000 officials licensed by the IHSAA in 11
the past 23 years where he sports.
has served as the Soccer
Chairperson for many During his career, Bob has worked 18 IHSAA
years. In addition to his Association responsibili- Sectional Soccer tournaments. He has been a part
ties, Bob has been instrumental in the training of of 11different Regional crews, five (5) Semi State
IHSAA soccer officials. He serves as one of the crews, and four (4) State Final crews, to include his
IHSAA’s most highly respected clinicians. His state appearance here at IUPUI in 2014.
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