Page 4 - 2017-18 Boys Basketball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host

Championship Event

Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso-
ciation has promoted the values of education based
athletics and was the primary reason for its formation
over 100 years ago. It
has been an honor
for our Association to
partner with member Bankers Life Fieldhouse
schools in the promo- www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com
tion of these ideals. State Finals Officials
The importance of this Class A: Kevin G. Brown, Justin Faw, Doug Moore
mission is more critical Class 2A: Shawn Lambert, Kevin Keen, Craig Bechtel
today than ever in our Class 3A: Ron McGriff, Trey Miller, Damon WIlliams
Class 4A: Eric Coburn, Steve Tyler, Dennis Espenlaub
history. Alternates: Chris Sheilds, James Payne
Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel
over 160,000 students
from 410 different Tournament Administrator
Paul Neidig, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner
IHSAA member
schools choose to par- Tournament Assistant
ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Administrative Assistant
students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Tournament Director
develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Kevin Horrigan
The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Asst. Tournament Directors
sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Jim Brown, Fishers High School
have come to be known as “the other half of educa- Brian Strong, Logansport High School
tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Bankers Life Fieldhouse
dramatic impact as these young people assume Rick Fuson, Doug Weitkamp, and Andy Arnold
leadership roles in our society. Announcer
Chad Niccum
A former high school principal once shared with each Scorer
of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Carol Roland
take away from high school what you leave behind.” Awards
The students that perform before you today are Greg Weimer, Frank Sergi, Doug Laker, Joe Therber
leaving their absolute best behind for generations of
admirers to recall. Ball Boys
Brian Avery, Speedway High School
On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Back Home Again in Indiana and National Anthem
Phil Cox, Kokomo resident
tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Sarah Holba, Sophia Fernandez Meredith Sell, Guerin
based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Catholic
expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Annie Wolfert, Kara Porzuczek, Jenna Pyle, Brayton
Wilds, Ross DeLong, Fishers
always been the objective. It is what we mean when
we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Presentation of Colors
Indiana State Police
Cordially, Athletic Training Staff
Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
Program Credits
Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner
Bobby Cox Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant
Editorial Assistance
IHSAA Commissioner Laken Detweiler, Sports Administration Intern
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Champions Illustrated
Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis
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