Page 4 - 2021-22 Boys Basketball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2021-22 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by any
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, Gainbridge Fieldhouse qualified individual (open seats), and six board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified minority
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of Directors
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
support. State Finals Officials
Class A: Justin Shippy, Kevin Lewis, David George The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
The atmosphere fans Class 2A: Scott Arthur, Timothy Cartwright, Rob Couch interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
bring to our State Class 3A: Michael Eason, Gary Hamilton, Mike DeBoy office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
Championships Class 4A: Isaac Eisterhold, Rollie Thill, Ken Washam
transforms them from Alternates: Jeremy Swafford, Craig Hirschy
just another event into a State Finals Personnel IHSAA Board of Directors
true celebration. A Tournament Administrator District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Brian Lewis, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District I, Class A Tom Finicle, Southwood June 2023 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township (Chairman)
passion and pageantry District I, Class AA John Steinhilber, Hebron June 2024 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso (Vice-Chairman)
June 2023
Nathan Dean, Jimtown
Hoosier high school Tournament Assistant District I, Class AAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Executive Assistant
District I, Class AAAA
sports are known for. Jim Brown, Fishers
Every fan of our high Tournament Director District II, Class A Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
school sports Kevin Horrigan District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
Chris Conley, Delta
June 2024
community—every Asst. Tournament Directors District II, Class AAA Jim Brown, Fishers** June 2023 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
District II, Class AAAA
student, coach, and Jim Brown, Fishers High School Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
bus driver, every parent, Brian Strong, Logansport High School District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve* June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
sister, and brother—contributes to this celebration Gainbridge Fieldhouse District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
Mike Whitten, Boonville
District III, Class AAA
June 2023
whenever they attend a State Finals event. And as Rick Fuson, Mel Raines, Jim Morris, Doug Weitkamp, District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2024 Ed Gilliland, LaPorte
we reflect on this year’s State Finals, we realize those Andy Arnold, John Ball, and Tricia Brown-Moore Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
are contributions to our celebrations that were sorely North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2022 Matt Martin, Knightstown
missed last year. That’s because by attending the Announcer North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2022 Patti McCormack, Lowell
Brian Strong, Logansport
Chad Niccum
June 2022
North District, Urban
State Finals and contributing to that experience, fans Kris Painter, Terre Haute North
are supporting and fostering so much more than great Scorer South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 John Steinhilber, Hebron
competition… John Evers South District, Minority Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township June 2022 Brian Strong, Logansport
June 2022
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
South District, Urban
Team Hosts Mike Whitten, Boonville
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Michael Adams, Aaron Groves, Pat Rady, Remus Woods Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral June 2022 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has * President ** Vice-President
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Tournament Personnel
Brian Avery, Bernie Meyer, Frank Sergi, Joe Therber
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000
student-athletes to learn essential life lessons. Ball Boys
Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Camden Bennett, Chris Del Valle, Tate Strong,
Grant Davis, Graham Briles, Hunter Frame
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they
transition into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and Back Home Again in Indiana
define the communities they lead once their playing John Kendall
days are over. National Anthem
Session I: Emily and Jennah Love, Wes-Del
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our Session II: Riley Broshears, Evansville Central
board of directors, and all of our student-athletes Athletic Training Staff
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Thank
you for supporting education-based athletics in Program Credits
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
This is your IHSAA. Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
Sincerely, IHSAA
(317) 846-6601
www.IHSAA.org
@IHSAA1
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
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