Page 5 - 2023-24 Wrestling 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 school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Ten board seats are filled by any
today, we’re also able to reflect on the importance of Schedule of Events qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified
our member school communities and their support in minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative. The Board of
championing education-based athletics. FRIDAY Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations.
Session I,
The atmosphere fans First Round Weight Classes 152-285, 2 p.m. CT The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets,
bring to our State First Round Weight Classes 106-144, 5:30 p.m. CT interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state
Championships trans- SATURDAY office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association.
forms them from just Session II, Quarterfinals with Semifinals to follow, 9 a.m. CT
another event into a true Session III, 4:30 p.m. CT (Consolations), 7:30 p.m., CT (Finals)
celebration. A celebra- State Finals Personnel IHSAA Board of Directors IHSAA Executive Committee
tion of the passion and Tournament Administrator District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Chris Conley, Delta (Chairman)
District I, Class A
Tom Finicle, Southwood
June 2026
pageantry Hoosier high Robert Faulkens, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner District I, Class AA Paul Voigt, Churubusco June 2027 Tom Black, East Central (Vice-Chairman)
school sports are known Tournament Assistant District I, Class AAA Roman Smith, NorthWood June 2026 Stacy Adams, Valparaiso
for. Every fan of our Kayley Howell, IHSAA Administrative Assistant District I, Class AAAA Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton June 2027 Jim Brown, Fishers
high school sports com- District II, Class A Martin Brown, North Vermillion June 2027 Martin Brown, North Vermillion
munity—every student, Ford Center - Evansville District II, Class AA Kye Denney, Wes-Del June 2026 Larry Cochren, Washington
coach, and bus driver, Colin Holman, Josh Franklin, David Babb, District II, Class AAA Chris Conley, Delta June 2027 Kye Denney, Wes-Del
Jim Brown, Fishers
June 2026
District II, Class AAAA
every teacher, parent, Mark Werner, Scott Schoenike Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve
and sibling—contributes Tournament Director Brandon Taylor District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve June 2026 Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg
to this celebration whenever they attend a State Finals Asst. Tournament Directors Andy St. Laurent, JD Minch District III, Class AA Tim Grove, North Knox June 2027 Tom Finicle, Southwood
event. That’s because by attending the State Finals Tournament Consultant Dave Fleming District III, Class AAA Larry Cochren, Washington June 2026 Chad Gilbert, Charlestown
District III, Class AAAA
Tom Black, East Central
June 2027
and cheering for their school, fans are supporting and Announcer Chad Niccum Tim Grove, North Knox
fostering so much more than great competition… Consolation Matches Announcer Eric Antey North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2025 Jeff Hamstra, Chesterton
Head Table Scorer Matt Schroeder North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Valparaiso* June 2025 Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei
They’re supporting exactly what makes high school Computer Charts Kim Barrett North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport June 2025 Patti McCormack, Lowell
sports different. For over 100 years, the IHSAA has Track Wrestling Director Kyle Keith South District, Female Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo June 2025 Kris Painter, Terre Haute North Vigo
focused on keeping education in front of athletics by Track Wrestling Assistants Mark Durham, Pat Culp, South District, Minority Kyle Duncan, Brownsburg June 2025 Roman Smith, Northwood
Mathew Mastison, Faith Timberman
providing an arena for our state’s 160,000 student- National Anthem South District, Urban Chad Gilbert, Charlestown** June 2025 Brian Strong, Logansport
athletes to learn essential life lessons. Lessons in Friday EVSC Honors Vocal Private School Rep. Joe Herrmann, Evansville Mater Dei June 2025 Paul Voigt, Churubusco
teamwork, perseverance, and humility. Lessons that Saturday EVSC Honors Instrumental * President ** Vice-President
will translate to their careers as they transition into Athletic Training Staff
adulthood. Lessons that will benefit and define the Forte Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists
communities they lead once their playing days are
over. State Finals Officials
1. Charles Barnett
So, on behalf of the 411 IHSAA member schools, our 2. William Lee Carpenter
board of directors, and all our student-athletes 3. Jared Curcio
4. Troy A. Hahn
participating in this weekend’s championship event, 5. Jerry Ingalls
thank you for being with us to celebrate today. 6. Jeff McClane
7. Josh Medvescek
Thank you for being a champion of education-based 8. Michael Miller
athletics in Indiana. 9. James Russell
10. Tyrone Wilson
As you enjoy today’s State Finals competition, 11. Kenneth Young
12. Steve Ziembo
remember that this is pure spirit. This is pure sport. Supervisors of Officials Kevin Troy, Curt Crouch
This is your IHSAA.
Program Credits
Publisher Paul Neidig, Commissioner
Sincerely, Editor Brandon Baxter, Communications Assistant
Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis
Photography Double Edge Media
Cover Design 360 group, Indianapolis
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner www.ihsaa.org
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