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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 part-
ner, 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.
Bobby Cox

2023 Spirit of Unified
Mental Attitude Award
Winners

Christian Butcher and
Briar Hartleroad
DeKalb

2023 Unified Flag Football State Champions
Carmel Greyhounds

Year Champion Runner-Up Score
2018-19 Bedford North Lawrence Tippecanoe Valley 50-26
2019-20 Mooresville McCutcheon 60-44
2020-21 McCutcheon Carroll (Fort Wayne) 44-34
2021-22 DeKalb Franklin Central 45-42
2022-23 Brownsburg DeKalb 28-18
2023-24 Carmel DeKalb 68-45
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