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Unified State Champions Bobby Cox Spirit of Unified
Mental Attitude Award
At the conclusion of the state finals, the IHSAA Executive Committee will present the
Bobby Cox Spirit of Unified Mental Attitude Award to an athlete and partner competing
in today’s contest.
An athlete, who was nominated by their principal and coach, must excel in mental attitude,
joy, courage, self-advocacy, and commitment during their time in high school.
A partner, who was nominated by their principal and coach, must excel in mental attitude,
inclusive behavior, courage, advocacy, and commitment during their time in high school.
This award is named in honor of Bobby Cox, who served as the Association’s eighth
commissioner from 2011 to 2020, whose embrace of the Champions Together project
led to the establishment of Unified Flag Football and Unified Track & Field as the newest
IHSAA sports.
2022-23 IHSAA Unified Track and Field State Champion
Noblesville Millers
Year Champion Coach Runner-Up Score
Robert C. Haugh Track Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington
2013-14 Warsaw Community Barb Martz Mt. Vernon 101-91
2014-15 Lafayette Jefferson Dave Howell Kokomo 100-97
2015-16 Warsaw Community Brenda Linky Noblesville 107-103
2016-17 Merrillville Alicia Lasky Harrison 98-94
2017-18 Elkhart Memorial Todd Sheely Merrillville 104-101
2018-19 Valparaiso Dave Prokop Bedford North Lawrence 124-109
2019-20 Tournament Cancelled due to Coronavirus Pandemic
Ben Davis High School, Indianapolis
2020-21 Valparaiso Dave Prokop Fishers 126-106
Robert C. Haugh Track Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington
2021-22 Bedford North Lawrence Mike Branam Lafayette Jefferson 116-114 2023 Spirit of Unified
2022-23 Noblesville Matt Johnson Carroll (FW) / Valparaiso 112-109
Mental Attitude Award Winners
Andrew Cockerham and Justin Lovell
Bloomington North
Year Name School
2020-21 Evan Barker & Natalie Bryan Fishers
2021-22 Jesselyn Fisher & Tanner Robbins Bedford North Lawrence
2022-23 Andrew Cockerham & Justin Lovell Bloomington North
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