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State Meet Scoring

One point for first place; two points for second place; three points for third place, etc. The team score shall be determined by totaling the points scored by
the first five (5) finishing contestants on each team. The team which scores the lowest number of points will be the champion. Ties in team scoring shall be
resolved by comparing the sixth-place finishers from the tying teams. The team with the best sixth-place finisher shall prevail.
LaVern Gibson 5,000 Meter Course

State’s Top Official

Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- being named the 2010-11 IHSAA Outstanding
ciation honors an outstanding official in each sport Football Official. He has also worked 11 Track &
during the State Finals Tournament. Field State Finals and was named the Outstanding
Track & Field Official in the 2007-08 school year.
Mike Padfield, of An-
derson, is the recipient Mike was selected for this honor by a committee
of the 2017-18 IHSAA representing the official’s associations. In Indiana
Outstanding Cross Country there are 24 associations made up of more than
Official Award in the state 7,000 men and women who give up much of their
of Indiana. A licensed cross personal time to assist in providing wholesome,
country official for 27 years, worthwhile, and healthy activities for the student-
Padfield is a member of the athletes in our state. Statewide, there are more
Central Officials Associa- than 8,000 officials licensed by the IHSAA in 11
tion, where he has served sports.
terms as President and
Secretary. During his career, Mike has worked at 15 IHSAA
Sectional Cross Country meets in addition to 11
Mike is also a licensed football referee, having Regionals, eight (8) Semi-States and seven (7)
worked three (3) IHSAA Football State Finals and State Finals meets.
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