Page 5 - 2022-23 Wrestling State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host 2022-23 IHSAA Board of Directors and

State Championship Event Executive Committee

The IHSAA State Finals are a time for celebration
and reflection. While we celebrate the triumphs and The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
achievements of the student-athletes competing today, school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by
we’re also able to reflect on the importance of Schedule of Events any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
welcoming our fans back and thanking them for their FRIDAY minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
support. Session I, Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
The atmosphere fans First Round Weight Classes 106-145, 2 p.m. ET
bring to our State First Round Weight Classes 152-285, 5:30 p.m. ET The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
Championships SATURDAY interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
transforms them from Session II, Quarterfinals with Semifinals to follow, 9 a.m. ET office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
just another event into a Session III, 4:30 p.m. ET (Consolations), 7:30 p.m., ET (Finals)
true celebration. A State Finals Personnel IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve (Chairman)
District I, Class A
June 2023
Tom Finicle, Southwood
passion and pageantry Tournament Administrator District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2024 Jim Brown, Fishers (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2023 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. Tournament Assistant District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2024 Tom Black, East Central
Every fan of our high Brianna Jones, IHSAA Admin Assistant District II, Class A June 2024 Chris Conley, Delta
school sports Gainbridge Fieldhouse District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del** June 2023 Nathan Dean, Jimtown
community—every Rick Fuson, Doug Weitkamp, Andy Arnold, Jerry Horne, District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta* June 2024 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
student, coach, and bus Michael Wecht, John Ball District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2023 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
driver, every parent, District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2023 Tom Finicle, Southwood
sister, and Tournament Director Brandon Taylor District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2024 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they Asst. Tournament Director Andy St. Laurent District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2023 Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation
District III, Class AAAA
June 2024
Tom Black, East Central
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Tournament Consultant Dave Fleming Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Technical Director Jon Anderson North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
Announcer Kevin Whitehead
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much Consolation Matches Announcer Chad Niccum North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
more than great competition… Head Table Scorer Matt Schroeder North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
Computer Charts Kim Barrett South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Track Wrestling Director Mark Durham South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
South District, Urban
June 2025
Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Track Wrestling Assistants Pat Culp, Jean Whetstone, Mike Whitten, Boonville
Kyle Keith, Kevin Handley
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by National Anthem Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Friday North Central (Indianapolis) Choir * President ** Vice-President
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Saturday Southeast Six
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Athletic Training Staff
will translate to their careers as they transition into Forte Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the
communities they lead once their playing days are State Finals Officials
over. 1. Jared Curcio
2. Josh Medvescek
So, on behalf of the 407 IHSAA member-schools, our 3. Lonnie Chamberlain
4. Michael Miller
board of directors, and all our student-athletes 5. James Russell
participating in this weekend’s championship event, 6. Joshua Howard
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. 7. Kevin Huelsman
8. Elmer Oaks III The IHSAA has launched a new e-Commerce store which will provide a convenient method to purchase IHSAA
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in 9. Raymond Pettit publications, DVD videos, and selected merchandise online! The new, easy-to-use online store will help to increase
10. Tyrone Wilson
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, 11. Tim Welch customer satisfaction by streamlining the ordering process.
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. 12. Steve Ziembo
This is your IHSAA. Supervisors of Officials Kevin Troy, Chuck Barnett
Placing an order through www.ihsaa.org has many advantages over traditional ordering. Orders can be placed faster
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