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Outstanding Officials State Finals Records

Andy Simpson Named State’s 2020 Top Official Top Five Scoring Leaders (Multiple Class) Top Five Rebounding Leaders (Multiple Class)
Class 4A
Rk. Name School Pts. Year Class 4A School Rbs. Year
Rk. Name
Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Andy was selected for this honor by a committee 1. Ben Gardner Carmel 31 2012
Association honors an outstanding official in each sport representing the officials associations. In Indiana, 2. Greg Oden Lawrence North 29 2005 1. Justin Riley Elkhart Central 17 1999
during the state final tournament. there are 24 associations made up 3. Romeo Langford New Albany 28 2016 2. Chris Hunter Gary West Side 15 2002
While there weren’t any state of more than 7,000 men and women Nic Moore Warsaw 28 2010 3. Julian Mavunga Brownsburg 14 2008
champions crowned last year due who assist in providing wholesome, E’Twaun Moore East Chicago Central 28 2007 Bradley Sneary Fort Wayne Snider 14 2009
to the COVID pandemic, there were worthwhile, and healthy activities Zach Randolph Marion 28 2000 Caleb Swanigan Homestead 14 2015
plans in place to honor an official of for the student-athletes in our state.
the year for Boys Basketball. Statewide, there are more than 8,000 Class 3A School Pts. Year Class 3A
Rk. Name
officials licensed by the IHSAA in 11 1. Tyler Zeller Washington 43 2008 Rk. Name School Rbs. Year
Andy Simpson of Crown Point is sports. 2. Bruce Grimm Jr. Rochester 40 2009 1. Gerry Hall Muncie Southside 26 1999
the recipient of the 2019-20 IHSAA 3. Kelly Robbins Delta 38 2002 Cody Zeller Washington 26 2010
Outstanding Basketball Official Award. A 1978 graduate of Highland High 4. Bryce Bennington Twin Lakes 32 2017 3. Cody Zeller Washington 18 2011
Andy has been a licensed basketball School, Andy is a retired Reliability 5. Zach Hahn New Castle 29 2006 4. Seth Coy Washington 16 2008
official for the past 29 years and is a Engineer. He is very active in his Matt Holba Guerin Catholic 29 2015 Sean Sellers Greensburg 16 2014
member of the Lake County Officials community, volunteering his time with Tyler Zeller Washington 16 2008
Association for which he serves as a the “Folds of Honor” providing Class 2A
Local Association Clinician. educational scholarships to the Rk. Name School Pts. Year Class 2A
children and spouses of fallen and 1. Trevon Bluiett Park Tudor 38 2014 Rk. Name School Rbs. Year
During his career, he’s officiated 26 disabled service members, developed 2. Tyler Koch Winchester 37 2008 1. Brandon Hopf Forest Park 16 2005
basketball sectionals, 20 regionals, “Tabs for Tots” to donate to the 3. Deshaun Thomas Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 34 2009 2. Deshaun Thomas Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 15 2009
four (4) semi-states, and two (2) Ronald McDonald House, and has 4. Bryce Moore Park Tudor 31 2015 3. J.D. Clampitt Speedway 14 2002
state finals. In addition, Simpson is a received multiple awards for his 5. Jacob Garvin Batesville 30 2001 Trai Essex Harding 14 2001
licensed football and softball official, and he has worked outstanding officiating. Andy and his wife, Barbara, Class A Brandon Hopf Forest Park 14 2006
three (3) football state finals, six (6) basketball state have been married for 12 years. Rk. Name School Pts. Year
championship games between boys’ and girls’, and four 1. Zane Bowman Barr-Reeve 37 2002
softball state finals. Brock Graves Rossville 37 2002 Class A
Year
3. Brody Boyd Union (Dugger) 35 2000 Rk. Name School Rbs. 2006
1. Bobby Jolliff
Hauser
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Eli Streeval
Mike Eason Named State’s 2021 Top Official 5. Ryan Fazekas Morristown 35 2018 2. Jordan Barnard Waldron 14 2004
Marquette Catholic
2014
34
1998
14
Todd Humerickhouse Bloomfield

Josh Wittgren
Top 10 Scoring Leaders (Single Class) Hayden Langkabel Union (Dugger) 14 2000
2018
14
Morristown
Each year, the Indiana High School Athletic Mike was selected for this honor by a committee
Association honors an outstanding official in each representing the officials associations. In Indiana, One Game (* championship game)
sport during the state final there are 24 associations made Rk. Name School Pts. Year Top 5 Rebounding Leaders (Single Class)
tournament. up of more than 7,000 men and 1. James Blackmon Marion 52 1983
Anderson
1983
42
2. Troy Lewis
women who assist in providing 3. Ron Bonham Muncie Central 40 1960 One Game (* championship game)
Mike Eason of Cumberland is wholesome, worthwhile, and David Shepherd Carmel 40 *1970 Rk. Name School Rbs. Year
the recipient of the 2020-21 healthy activities for the student- Pete Trgovich East Chicago Washington 40 1971 1. Brad Miley Rushville 29 1976
IHSAA Outstanding Official athletes in our state. Statewide, 6. Oscar Robertson Indpls. Crispus Attucks 39 *1956 2. George McGinnis Indianapolis Washington 27 1969
Award for Boys Basketball. Mike there are more than 8,000 officials Scott Skiles Plymouth 39 *1982 3. Jim Ligon Kokomo 24 1961
has been a licensed official licensed by the IHSAA in 11 sports. 8. Pat Graham Floyd Central 37 1989 4. Alan Henderson Brebeuf Jesuit 23 1991
Drake Morris
for the past 30 years and is a 10. Bill Finley East Chicago Washington 37 1977 5. Jim Bradley East Chicago Roosevelt 21 *1970
36
1973
New Albany
member of the Indiana Officials A 1982 graduate of South Newton Dee Monroe Madison 36 *1949 Brad Miley Rushville 21 *1976
Association where he has served High School, Mike works as a Courtney Witte Vincennes Lincoln 21 *1981
as Treasurer and as a board Mortgage Loan Officer for Indiana Two Games
Year
member. Members Credit Union. Mike has Rk. Name School Pts. 1983 Two Games
76
1. Troy Lewis
Anderson
Year
During his career, he has served as an IHSAA Clinician for 2. Ron Bonham Muncie Central 69 1960 Rk. Name School Rbs. 1976
1. Brad Miley
Rushville
Basketball and Football and has
50
Plymouth
Scott Skiles

69
1982
officiated 24 boys’ basketball earned numerous awards for his 4. David Shepherd Carmel 68 1970 2. Jim Ligon Kokomo 42 1961
sectionals, 14 regionals, seven outstanding officiating. He has Pete Trgovich East Chicago Washington 68 1971 3. George McGinnis Indianapolis Washington 41 1969
(7) semi-states, and four (4) state finals. Mike has three children and currently resides with his wife, 6. Jimmy Webb South Bend Adams 65 1973 4. Jim Bradley East Chicago Roosevelt 39 1970
worked a combined nine (9) basketball state finals Susie, of 22 years. 7. Drake Morris East Chicago Washington 64 1977 5. Eric Montross Lawrence North 37 1989
between boys’ and girls’. He is also a licensed 8. Bob Ford Evansville North 62 1967
football official and has worked two football state George McGinnis Indianapolis Washington 62 1969
1962
Bobby Miles
East Chicago Washington 62
finals.
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