Page 5 - 2023-24 Baseball State Finals Program

Welcome to this Special Thanks to Our Host 2023-24 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 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 minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
support. Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
The atmosphere fans Indianapolis Indians - Victory Field
bring to our State www.indyindians.com The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
Championships State Finals Umpires interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
transforms them from office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
just another event into a Class 1A
true celebration. A Elliott Tekulve, Scott Linton, Michael Albert, Tanner Hoots IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
celebration of the Class 2A District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
District I, Class A
Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2026
passion and pageantry Kevin Huelsman, Dan Adams, Craig Hirschy, Thomas Jenkins District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Tom Black, East Central (Vice-Chairman)
Hoosier high school Class 3A District I, Class AAA -- - Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
sports are known for. James Craig, Brent Hunt, George Plesac, Jeff Green District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2027
Every fan of our high Class 4A Jim Brown, Fishers
school sports Jay Slater, David Disbro, Mark Herberger, Darren Haas District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
June 2026
Kye Denney, Wes-Del
District II, Class AA
community—every District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2027 Larry Cochren, Washington
student, coach, and bus State Finals Personnel District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2026 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
driver, every parent, Tournament Administrator Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
sister, and Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
brother—contributes to this celebration whenever they District III, Class AA Tim Grove, North Knox June 2027 Tom Finicle, Southwood
Larry Cochren, Washington
District III, Class AAA
June 2026
attend a State Finals event. That’s because by Assistant Tournament Administrator District III, Class AAAA Tom Black, East Central June 2027 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
attending the State Finals and cheering for their Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant Tim Grove, North Knox
school, fans are supporting and fostering so much North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
more than great competition… Tournament Director North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso* June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
Brian Strong
June 2025
North District, Urban
Brian Strong, Logansport
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Indianapolis Indians / Victory Field South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Randy Lewandowski, President & CEO South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Kerry Vick, Director of Ticketing, Events, Prem. Services South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown** June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- Joey Stevenson, Director of Field Operations Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Qui Grovner, Special Events Coordinator * President ** Vice-President
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that
will translate to their careers as they transition into National Anthem
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Friday - Braylon Gretencord, Frontier HS
communities they lead once their playing days are Saturday (Game 1) - Ava Brosmer, Northeast Dubois HS
over. Saturday (Game 2) - Ella Stackhouse, Clarksville HS
So, on behalf of the 411 IHSAA member-schools, our Tournament Personnel
Umpire Attendant - James Robinson, Mark Maxwell
board of directors, and all our student-athletes Scorebook - Noah Ritchie
participating in this weekend’s championship event, Team Attendant - Greg Miller
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. Pitch Count – Justin Gardiner
Thank you for supporting education-based athletics in Athletic Training Staff
Indiana. As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Forté Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Program Credits
This is your IHSAA.
Publisher
Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Sincerely, Editor
Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing
Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography
Paul Neidig Double Edge Media
Cover Design
IHSAA Commissioner ThreeSixtyGroup, Indianapolis
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