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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 achievements The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member
of the student-athletes competing today, we’re also able to Gainbridge Fieldhouse school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Ten board seats are filled by any
reflect on the importance of our member school communities qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
and their support in championing education-based athletics. www.gainbridgefieldhouse.com minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
State Finals Officials Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
The atmosphere fans bring Class 1A
to our State Champion- Scott DeMoss, Robert Childers, Bryce Barton The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
ships transforms them Class 2A interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
from just another event Kevin G. Brown, Brad Dishman, Daniel Escalante Jr. office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
Class 3A
into a true celebration. A Zachary Sliwa, Christian Flores, Jeremy Horn
celebration of the passion Class 4A IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
and pageantry Hoosier Bill Brinkman, Jeff Meeks, Damon Williams District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
District I, Class A
Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2026
high school sports are Alternates District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Tom Black, East Central (Vice-Chairman)
Trent Long, Chris Curry
known for. Every fan of District I, Class AAA - June 2026 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
our high school sports State Finals Personnel District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2027 Jim Brown, Fishers
community—every student, Tournament Administrator District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
coach, and bus driver, Brian Lewis, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2026 Larry Cochren, Washington
every teacher, parent, and Tournament Assistant District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2027 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
June 2026
Jim Brown, Fishers
District II, Class AAAA
sibling—contributes to this Libby Chang, IHSAA Administrative Assistant Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
celebration whenever they District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
attend a State Finals event. Tournament Director District III, Class AA Tim Grove, North Knox June 2027 Tom Finicle, Southwood
That’s because by attending the State Finals and cheering for Kevin Horrigan District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington June 2026 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
Tom Black, East Central
District III, Class AAAA
June 2027
their school, fans are supporting and fostering so much more Asst. Tournament Directors Tim Grove, North Knox
than great competition… Jim Brown, Fishers High School North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
Brian Avery, IHSAA Director of Champions Together North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso* June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school sports Gainbridge Fieldhouse North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has focused on Rick Fuson, Mel Raines, Jim Morris, Doug Weitkamp, South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
keeping education in front of athletics by providing an arena Andy Arnold, John Ball, Tricia Brown-Moore, Haley Wessel South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
for our state’s 160,000 student-athletes to learn essential life Announcer South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown** June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
lessons. Lessons in teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Chad Niccum Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025
Lessons that will translate to their careers as they transition * President ** Vice-President
into adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the com- Scorer
John Evers
munities they lead once their playing days are over.
Team Hosts
So, on behalf of the 411 IHSAA member schools, our board Michael Adams, Pat Rady, Gretchen Miles, Phil Kendall
of directors, and all our student-athletes Tournament Personnel
participating in this weekend’s championship event, thank Bernie Meyer, Josh Johnson
you for being with us to celebrate today.
Ball Boys
Chaney Brown, Tucker Brown, Blake Evans,
Thank you for being a champion of education-based athletics Evelyn Gilbert, Bam Gilbert, Brady Johnson, Boston Willard
in Indiana.
Back Home Again in Indiana
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, Clayton Anderson
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. This is National Anthem
your IHSAA. Session I: Ella Chambers, Brownsburg
Session II: Noelle Duncan, Kokomo
Athletic Training Staff
Sincerely, Fortè Sports Medicine and Orthopedics
Program Credits
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Paul Neidig Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Paul Neidig Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
IHSAA Commissioner
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