Hamilton County Man Helps Fallen Officer's Family

2018 Angel Award winners named Hamilton County man helps fallen officer’s family By STU CLAMPITT “We have two objec- ReadTheReporter.com tives,” Peck explained. “One is to receive money In the wake of the death for Deputy Pickett’s fami- of Boone County Sheriff’s ly; to relieve Sheriff Niel- Deputy Jacob Pickett, one sen of that burden. He has Hamilton County to lay to rest his businessman is deputy, so we working to make need to take that a difference by burden off of setting up a fund him – collect the to help Pickett’s money and dis- family. tribute that to his Darren Peck, family at the time Photo provided owner and vice and place that’s On Wednesday night, several local heroes were honored for their service with the St. Vincent Angel president of In- appropriate.” Medic Award, which is given each year to an EMT or paramedic in each of the fire departments in diana Restoration Peck Peck has Central Indiana. The recipient should represent the best the industry has to offer. They should not and president helped set up an only demonstrate proficiency in patient care but also display an attitude of professionalism which of Noblesville Fifty Club account at Key Bank called commands respect from the candidate’s provider affiliation, patients and their community. The 2018 from 2010 to 2017, has the Fifty Club of Boone Angel Award winners are (from left) Shane Daugherty from Zionsville Fire Department, Sean Dayton set up the Deputy Pickett County. People wishing to from Jackson Township Fire Department, Andrew Miller from Westfield Fire Department, Campbell Memorial Fund to help the make contributions to the Holinger from Indianapolis EMS Department, Kevin Brock from Cicero Fire Department, Shawn fallen officer’s family. Peck memorial fund can make Reynolds from Carmel Fire Department, Chad Utzig from Carmel Fire Department and Nathan Smith is also working to help es- checks payable to “Fifty from Noblesville Fire Department. For more photos, see Page 2 and visit ReadTheReporter.com. tablish a Fifty Club for Boone County. See Help . . . Page 2

Noblesville to host school safety forum . . . Groundbreaking for new solar project at Hamilton County Jail Superintendent addresses The REPORTER The Hamilton County Commissioners will break national call to walk out ground on one of the state’s The REPORTER Middle School (1625 Field largest solar panel projects On Thursday, Nobles- Drive, Noblesville) in con- at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, ville Schools Superintendent junction with the Noblesville March 12 at the Hamilton Beth Niedermeyer recog- Police Department (NPD)." County Jail and Hamilton nized that school safety has Also in the statement Nie- County Health Depart- been on the minds of many dermeyer addressed the na- ment. since the shootings in Flor- tional call for a student walk The $8 million proj- ida. "Our hearts ache for the out, saying, "I also wanted to ect will feature 9,300 solar devastating loss of lives and take this opportunity to ad- panels. It is expected to we mourn with the country dress a national call for stu- save the county $25 million Niedermeyer as we try to make sense of it dents to walk out of school on in utility and maintenance all. I appreciate the conver- March 14 in support of Park- costs over the next 25 years. sations with parents who have reached land, Fla., victims that you may have The solar project should be out to discuss safety and offer support heard about in the media." complete by late June. as we continue to review our practices "NHS student leaders initiated dis- Johnson-Melloh Solu- and systems designed to keep students cussion with high school administration tions, the project contractor, safe," said Niedermeyer in a statement on this topic and have several safe, con- will provide live web mon- distributed to parents. structive, student-led activities to hon- itoring of the energy being "Last month I shared information or Marjory Stoneman Douglas High saved by the solar project. about the safety procedures we use at School (MSDHS) victims planned for The county can share this Photo provided Noblesville Schools, but because this is the week of March 12. Some examples information with local Hamilton County Commissioners Mark Heirbrandt such an important topic we will also be include writing empathy messages, rec- schools to teach students (left) and Christine Altman stand next to one of hosting a Parent School Safety Forum about energy consumption. the 9,300 solar panels that will be installed on the on March 19, 2018 at 7 p.m. at East See Walk Out . . . Page 3 roofs at the correctional campus and three acres See Solar . . . Page 2 adjacent to State Road 37 north of State Road 32. Noblesville issues response to Hoosier Rails to Trails Council The REPORTER Plate Trail project into a rail-with-trail, in- mined the option of safely combining rail to enjoy that is both safe and cost effective. On Thursday, the City of Noblesville is- stead of a trail-only. The letter invites the with trail was not feasible given the sub- As sole operator of the rail line, the Nickel sued a statement regarding a letter sent by Owners (Noblesville, Fishers and Hamilton stantial increase in costs to pay for right-of- Plate Heritage Group has no desire to run the Hoosier Rails to Trails Council (HRTC) County) to schedule a meeting with HRTC way, property acquisition and bridge widen- excursions south of Downtown Noblesville to Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness, Noblesville to discuss the proposal in more detail. ing – not to mention the safety hazards this at this point in their planning. Mayor John Ditslear and members of the The City of Noblesville responded by proposal would create. Furthermore, in a letter written to the Hamilton County Board of Commissioners. stating: The rail line from Forest Park in Nobles- City of Noblesville in 2014, the Indiana HRTC's letter advocates for a rail and The City of Noblesville opposes in- ville to Atlanta is being preserved and im- Transportation Museum (ITM) board of trail system along the Nickel Plate Corridor. corporating a recreational trail alongside proved for train excursions to be operated directors opposed the city’s plans to build Also in the letter, HRTC offers the organi- the Nickel Plate Railroad south of Conner by the Nickel Plate Heritage Group that will zation’s assistance in developing the Nickel Street. In 2017, engineering staff deter- create a world-class amenity for everyone See Rails / Trails . . . Page 3 2 News

Help Showing support for local Angels from Page 1 Club of Boone Co.” or were formed.” “Deputy Pickett Memorial In addition to helping Fund.” According to Peck, the families of fallen offi- you can take money to any cers, from the day the Fifty KeyBank in Indiana or you Club was formed the mem- can leave it at the Boone bers have offered police County Sheriff’s office. officers and firemen a place “Our second objective is to blow off steam. to establish this same type “We’ve always had two of club in Boone County,” golf outings a year,” Peck Peck said. “While Indianap- explained. “It’s not a tradi- olis has had a club for 60 tional golf outing. It’s just years and Noblesville for that two firemen or police- almost 50, Boone County men play with two business has never had a Fifty Club.” people, so you get to know Peck was kind enough the guys. We don’t have to give The Reporter a bit tee sponsors or try to raise of history on the Fifty Club. money. We always have “The Hamilton Coun- a big dinner after at the ty Fifty Club was started Moose Lodge where there in 1969 by 10 Noblesville are 100 or 150 guys in the businessmen,” Peck told room and we’re just cutting The Reporter. “Our bylaws up and having a good time. are pretty specific. It was In recent years we’ve add- originally set up to provide ed sport shooting. Cabela’s a ‘line of duty death ben- has always been a great efit’ to Hamilton County sponsor of that.” sheriff’s deputies, Nobles- Checks payable to “Fifty ville policemen, Nobles- Club of Boone Co.” or “Dep- ville firemen and state uty Pickett Memorial Fund” troopers patrolling Hamil- may be taken to any KeyBank ton County. Back in the 50s in Indiana or to the Boone was when the Indianapolis Co. Sheriff’s Department. Hundred Club was formed You can also mail a check to and into the 60s there 2 N. 9th St., Noblesville, IN wasn’t the type of city, state 46060. Peck noted that 100 and federal-provided bene- percent of the money collect- fits that they get now. That ed will go to Deputy Pickett’s was the reason these clubs family. Solar Photos provided from Page 1 (Top photo, from left) Mark Gugel and Tom Payne sit with Angel Award winners Chad Utzig Field trips to the solar field The groundbreaking and Shawn Reynolds from the Carmel Fire Department. (Bottom photo) Jackson Township Fire will also be available. To will take place at the north Department personnel posed for the camera with their Angel Award. (From left) Lt. Steven Weir, see the live monitoring ca- end of the Health Depart- Battalion Chief James Carter, EMT Janna Dayton, Angel Award Recipient Firefighter/Paramedic pabilities of the project, vis- ment located on the east Sean Dayton, Jackson Township Trustee Christina (Chris) Miller and Chief Jeff Muszar. it johnsonmellohsolutions. side of State Road 37 just com/live-monitoring. north of State Road 32.

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TomWoodVolkswagenNoblesville.com News 3 Funeral procession for Deputy Jacob Pickett to impact traffic The REPORTER Carmel motorists are advised that the funeral procession for Boone County Sheriff’s Deputy Jacob Pickett will impact traffic on Michigan Road from 116th Street to 96th Street from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 9. The procession will come out of Zionsville and turn south on Michigan Road on its way to Crown Hill Cemetery. During the procession, southbound traffic will be stopped north of 116th Street, but northbound and cross-traffic will also be impacted. Northbound traffic Graphic provided will not be able to turn The procession will begin in Boone County and pass left (to the west) during through Hamilton County by way of Michigan Road the procession. Officers before ending at Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis. will have intersections window is broad because native route. blocked. This will also it is not known exact- Due to expected large impact traffic on east-west ly when the procession crowds, those who want streets at 116th Street, will come through, nor to pay their respects are 106th Street, 96th Street is it certain how long the encouraged to arrive ear- and various minor streets procession will last. Mo- ly and find a safe place that serve businesses in torists who are concerned to park before lining the this area. The two-hour should consider an alter- west side of the road. Walk Out from Page 1 ognizing random acts of to observe the 17-minute will be at schools for safety kindness, wearing MSDHS walk out and Noblesville monitoring should any stu- school colors, producing Schools will permit that as dents decide to walk out,” a video to honor victims long as they do so respect- Niedermeyer said. and more. Their stated fo- fully and within the spirit Niedermeyer conclud- cus is to increase empathy and intent of the activity. ed her statement by thank- and awareness rather than "I will note that public- ing the community for their just walk out of school. We ly announcing a time and support, saying, "This is an appreciate and respect our place when students will be opportunity to learn, reflect students’ thoughtful and outside the school building and engage in meaningful detailed planning, initia- actually increases student conversations. Feel free to tive, advocacy, and voice." risk so I encourage you contact me or your princi- Niedermeyer said some to discuss this with your pal if you have any ques- students throughout the child. Safety is our top tions." district may still choose priority and NPD officers Rails / Trails from Page 1 the Riverwalk Depot Pocket lisonville Road is approxi- Park near the White River mately 14 feet wide, which Greenway Bridge because is simply not wide enough “the consequences of mix- to include both rail and trail. ing pedestrians and trains • In several Noblesville can be tragic.” ITM went neighborhoods, combining on to write that the design of rail with trail would have recreational amenities adja- threatened the tree line, cent to railroads can “cre- wiped out landscape bar- ate a potentially dangerous riers, required land acqui- environment for the public.” sition from residents and Noblesville's response businesses and required included the following addi- fencing that would cut off tional points: access to the trail from one • According to the Feder- side – while potentially en- al Highway Administration, dangering the lives of pe- the average corridor width destrians who would likely for rail and trail combined is attempt to cross over the 126 feet with the trail aver- railroad tracks. Instead, the aging 8 to 10 feet. The exist- city’s proposed trail-only ing right-of-way of the Nick- project for the corridor will el Plate corridor measures 14 safely convert the existing to 50 feet for a proposed trail rail corridor to a trail with- width of 14 feet. out any loss of property or • If rail and trail were to installation of fencing. be built together, new bridg- • Noblesville’s Riverwalk es would need to be funded Depot Pocket Park was com- and constructed over Stony pleted in fall 2015, which was Creek and Allisonville Road the last full year that ITM op- – in addition to crossings erated excursion trains on the over multiple culverts. The Nickel Plate – and after its current rail bridge over Al- busiest season had ended. PaulPoteet.com He’s Indiana’s Weatherman! 4 News Dine out, stroll Carmel Arts galleries Saturday The REPORTER and greeting from 6:30 to District from Emma He- Live music will fill gal- 7:30 p.m. during the Gal- drick and the Main Street leries throughout the Car- lery Walk. (111 W. Main St., Jazz Band, Diana Davis and mel Arts & Design District #150) Molly Jones. during the March 10 Second • Hoosier Salon has • Be a part of the Scav- Saturday Gallery Walk. The something different for you enger Hunt that will lead Gallery Walk, sponsored this month. Off the Wall & you to find select pieces of by IU Health North Hos- On the Pedestal, our spe- art or items of interest in pital, takes place from 5 to cial exhibition for March, each of the participating gal- 9 p.m. Dine at one of your uses the entire space of the leries and businesses. Begin favorite local eateries then gallery – not just their four the hunt inside All Things stroll through the beautiful walls. We are featuring over Carmel (110 W. Main St., new exhibits at nine of our 50 sculptures, vessels and #104). Your completed galleries. Begin your eve- objects by seven incredible Scavenger Hunt clue sheet ning by picking up a Scav- Indiana wood and clay art- will enter you for a chance enger Hunt Clue Sheet at ists. Jan Boettcher, Barbara to win one of several great All Things Carmel for your Crockett, Cindy Cwi, Clay prizes sponsored by Carmel chance to win great prizes. Foster, Tom Unzicker and Health and Living during Special gallery exhibits Mark Waninger will all be the Gallery Walk, including: will be featured throughout on-hand proudly showing - Two Barry Lantz orig- the Gallery Walk including: their beautiful woodturn- inal prints ($50 value each) • Basket weaving is one ings, rosemalings and ce- - Warm Glass Wonder of the oldest crafts. Bev "The ramic pieces. (22 N. Range fused Glass sun catcher Basket Lady" Larson has Line Road) from B. Skinner of Art on made it an art since 1988. "It • The art students from Main ($28 value) is my love and passion. My Orchard Park Elementary - Gardener and the Grill styles and creativity have will be presenting Inspira- Cookbook from Silver in evolved but the passion has tion Is All Around Us at the the City ($20 value) never left," said the Lafay- Carmel Arts Council Chil- - Who’s Your Friend ette weaver, who also makes dren’s Art Gallery. This year acrylic painting from Hoo- brooms of all kinds, creates the students began their art sier Salon ($55 value) functional and decorative lessons with an inspiration - Baltimore acrylic pieces that are intricate and provided by their Art teach- painting from Hoosier Salon in vivid colors. Don't expect er, Mrs. Yoon. These stu- ($55 value) the usual from The Basket dents were inspired by the - Collage print from Su- Lady. Look for interesting artist, by a children's book, san Kline Designs of Indi- basket embellishments, different artworks, nature, ana Artisans ($20 value) such as deer antlers for a history, culture or just a A map of the gallery handle. Her demonstration "scribbly" line. This exhib- locations and more infor- during the Gallery Walk at it asks our visitors to guess mation about the IU Health the Indiana Artisan store the "inspiration" for their North Hospital Gallery (111 W. Main St., Ste. 120) art. The Gallery Annex will Walk activities can be found will fascinate all ages; her showcase all new art from at CarmelArtsAndDesign. work will please the most the students of Carmel, Clay com. sophisticated tastes. While and Creekside Elementary Public parking is avail- you’re talking with Bev, be and Carmel High School able in the Carmel Lions sure to get a sample of the throughout the month of Club lot (141 E. Main St.), tasty and fresh Just Granola March. The CAC's Commu- Sophia Square parking ga- bars. Maker Clayton Ramer nity Art Exhibit will feature rage (entrance off of 1st will be sampling them in the first place winning art Ave. NW), Indiana Design the store during the Gallery entries from their "Spring Center parking garage (200 Walk as well. (111 W. Main Art Contest". (40 W. Main S. Range Line Road) or St., #120) St.) available on-street public • Barcelona is a city of • CCA Gallery is high- parking. The Arts & Design famous architecture, bound- lighting the fantastic work District parking map may less culture and art every- of Arnaud Charil, Kelly be downloaded at carmel- where you look. A recent Jenkins and Lisa Vanmeter, artsanddesign.com/imag- trip to Barcelona yielded three of their accomplished es/Carmel_District_Park- a series of photographs of artists, this month at the ingMap.pdf. some of the amazing archi- gallery. Stop, shop and be About the Carmel Arts tecture, art and cityscapes wowed. (111 W. Main St., & Design District seen through Marie Ream- #135) The Carmel Arts & er’s camera lens. This ex- • Soori Gallery fea- Design District is the Mid- hibit will be presented in the tures paintings, bronze and west’s premier arts and front gallery of Art on Main acrylic sculptured works by design destination. Home for the month of March. leading American and in- to more than 200 business- The exhibit of HDR (high ternational artists. Featured es, including art galleries, dynamic range) color pho- sculptors include Michael restaurants, antique dealers, tographs have been printed Wilkinson, Frederick Hart, design showrooms, bou- by the artist on canvas, giv- Jerry Joslin and more. (33 tiques, and creative service ing the artist’s impressions E. Main St.) providers, the Carmel Arts of this amazing seaside city. Activities taking place & Design District promises (111 W. Main St., #140) during the February Gallery to stimulate the senses. The • Silver in the City will Walk include: Indiana Design Center is host A Couple Cooks for a • Free caricatures and housed in the Carmel Arts book signing and a meet and face painting by Custom & Design District. In addi- greet. Alex and Sonja are a Eyes Designs (Sub Zero Ice tion, hundreds have taken local couple who run a food Cream, 111 W. Main St., advantage of the wide vari- blog and podcast and have #130) ety of housing opportunities released their first cook- • Enjoy musical enter- and call the Carmel Arts & book. They will be meeting tainment throughout the Design District home. Find more news online at ReadTheReporter.com

Visit us online for more local news and sports! News 5 Prevent insurance problems Ailor seeking election for during your spring break trip Washington Township Trustee The REPORTER in a dangerous situation on country, your medical in- The REPORTER Westfield-Wash- and hopes to be This time of year, col- a highway or road. surance is likely invalid Marla Ailor, candidate ington Compre- an independent lege students and younger • Make sure to get con- which means you’ll pay for for Washington Township hensive Plan. It voice of the peo- school-aged kids are count- tact and insurance informa- your care out-of-pocket. Trustee, is seeking election is significantly ple. She believes ing down the days to spring tion from the other driver(s) To find out more about the in the upcoming primary important to me in grassroots break. Many families use involved in the accident. extent of your coverage, election on May 8. to meet the needs government and this time while school is out Instruct your child to give speak with your insurance Marla has lived in of the township that her history to enjoy some vacation time them your contact and in- agent or company before Westfield for almost 20 first and address of volunteerism between winter and sum- surance information. Make you leave home. years in the home that her the wants of our and participation mer. If you and your student sure you do not give them Travel insurance can grandparents built in 1965. community sec- in the community are planning a getaway, personal information such be purchased if you are She resides there with her ond,” explained Ailor will allow her to there are insurance details as a Social Security Num- concerned about accidents husband Kurt and son Ailor. produce awaited township to address no matter where ber. or losses during a trip. If Kohl. During her residency improvements. She con- you’re headed. The Indiana • Take pictures of the you are considering the “I consider the oppor- Marla has served as the siders herself a fiscal con- Department of Insurance scene, including pictures of purchase of a travel insur- tunity to serve our com- PTO President for Monon servative and believes that suggests you review these the vehicles involved, if it ance policy, review the pol- munity a privilege. It is Trail Elementary School in there are other sources of important tips before head- is safe to do so. icy terms carefully to make my sincere hope that those the Westfield-Washington available income outside ing out on vacation. • Get contact informa- sure you understand all clamoring for a change School District, is an ac- of our taxes. “We want Hoosiers to tion for the police depart- coverages and exclusions in our local government tive and lifetime Auxiliary Ailor concluded, “The have a safe and enjoyable ment that responded to the before making a purchase. make it to the polls to cast member of the Veterans of Township Board is here spring break vacation void accident. If it applies, review their vote,” said Ailor. Foreign War Post, member to govern the township of any insurance-related Are you or your kid the travel insurance policy As trustee, Marla will of the American Legion finances and the trustee’s issues. Before any trip, the traveling in someone else’s with your child before he/ prepare a Strategic Plan Auxiliary and committee job is clearly outlined Department encourages vehicle as a passenger? The she leaves, focusing on the that uses real data for member of the Westfield which includes adminis- you to review your insur- vehicle’s policy might not process your child would Washington Township. Intermediate School PTO. tering township assistance, ance coverage to under- provide ample coverage in use for getting assistance, She plans to return the Ailor worked for the U.S. providing fire protection stand what is covered in the case of an accident. If if needed. township office to a -man Department of Commerce and maintaining township the event that something not, then your auto insur- Group travel agement style that receives – Census Bureau during parks, just to name a few of happens,” said Indiana ance and/or health insur- Group travel is a pop- input from both the Town- the Westfield Special Cen- the duties. The responsibil- Department of Insurance ance policy may be needed ular way for kids to travel ship Board and Parks Ad- sus in 2015-2016. Previ- ities are far more than be- Commissioner Stephen W. to cover any gaps. away from home without a visory Council rather than ously, she was employed ing involved on boards and Robertson. Health insurance parent for the first time. If perfunctory attendance. by Dr. Steven Loman as proclaiming action. A four- Review your coverage Getting hurt or sick your child is traveling in “I believe the 2010 the general manager of his year term requires specific If your son or daughter away from home can be a group with sponsors or Strategic Plan was deliv- multi-location optometry and concrete production in is traveling alone, involve scary. Go over your health chaperones, make sure you ered in a format that bet- practice for 10 years with a limited amount of time.” them in the review process. insurance information. En- provide the group leaders ter suits the needs of the locations in Indianapolis For additional informa- First, collect all pertinent sure your son or daughter with emergency contacts Township, its residents and Carmel. tion, please contact Marla insurance paperwork and knows the name of the in- and insurance information and parks. It is more spe- Ailor enjoys a rural Ailor at marlaailorfor- make copies. 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‘Hounds play similar Spartans at Logansport; ‘Blazers at ‘loaded’ Martinsville

By RICHIE HALL 53-44 on Feb. 17. Reporter Sports Editor Both teams also played Carroll. Home- The second semi-final at Saturday's stead played the Chargers twice and split Class 4A Logansport boys basketball those games, winning 40-38 on Dec. 27 in regional will feature two teams that are the quarter-finals of the Summit Conference almost mirror images of each other. tournament, then falling 55-45 on Feb. 16 No. 10-ranked Carmel and Homestead in the regular-season Summit Conference will tip off at noon, following the first (10 game. Carmel beat Carroll 53-42 on Feb. 10. a.m.) semi-final between No. 7 Zionsville The 'Hounds-Spartans game will follow and Fort Wayne North Side. The semi-final an intriguing matchup between Fort Wayne winners return to the Berry Bowl at 8 p.m. North, last year's 4A state runner-up, and for the regional championship. Zionsville, which won its first sectional The Greyhounds and the Spartans will championship since 1995. That would turn come into the semi-final with the same out to be the first of a handful of big victo- record, 18-7. Both teams have won once ries for a man named Brad Stevens. when they have played each other before in This year's Eagles team has had many the Marion regional: Carmel beat Home- big wins - in fact, at 22-3, Zionsville has the stead in the 2012 championship, then the best record of the four regional qualifiers. Spartans came back to beat the 'Hounds for The Eagles won the Lafayette Jefferson the title in 2015. sectional by first getting past Logansport in The starting line-up is where the overtime, 52-43, then sailing past Harrison "almost" comes in. Both teams have two 79-59 and McCutcheon 60-50 in the final. 6-footers, and another player stands 5-foot- North Side is 20-5. The Legends eased 11. But while Homestead's other two starters through the East Noble sectional, beating top out at 6-foot-5, Carmel has two players DeKalb 61-30 in the semi-finals and taking that have stood out, literally and figuratively. care of Carroll 57-44 in the championship. Butler-bound junior John Michael The teams did not meet in the regular Mulloy played like a bulldog in the Nobles- season, although the Eagles played Carmel ville sectional championship game. To help on Nov. 21 in both teams' season opener. get the Greyhounds past Fishers, Mulloy Zionsville won 68-62. scored 26 points, including 11 in the third The Eagles are led by junior Isaiah quarter, using his 6-foot-10 frame to his full Thompson, a Purdue recruit who is averag- advantage under the basket. ing 23.0 points per game and has made 86 Mulloy is averaging 15.6 points and 8.1 3-pointers. Junior Nathan Childress, at 6- rebounds per game this season. Meanwhile, foot-6, is near a double-double with 12.6 6-foot-6 senior Andrew Owens is chipping points and 9.4 rebounds per contest. Senior in 11.0 points and 4.3 rebounds per contest, Riley Bertram adds 10.1 points per game. second in the Carmel column in both statis- North Side also has three double-digit tics. scorers: Junior Keion Brooks, at 6-foot-9, is The Spartans have three players scoring also close to double-double territory at 23.4 in double figures, all of them seniors. Onye points and 9.8 rebounds per game. Senior Reporter photo by Kent Graham Ezeakudo, one of the 6-footers, is pouring Austin Boucher contributes 15.5 points and Carmel’s Luke Heady is averaging 8.8 points per game for the Greyhounds this in 13.3 points and collecting 5.3 rebounds junior Lucas Kroft adds 12.6 points. "The other side of the bracket features season. Carmel will play Homestead in the second semi-final of the Logansport per game, while 6-foot-5 Sam Buck adds 12.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Grant Raber, two of the best teams in the state winning regional at noon on Saturday. at 5-foot-11, is averaging 10.5 points per 20+ games each," said Osborn. "Both have game. Homestead also starts a freshman, marquee players in Keion Brooks and Isaiah 6-foot-5 Luke Goode, who has made 46 Thompson that can be a difficult matchup 3-pointers this season. That puts him second for anyone. I don’t think there is a more behind Buck, who has 55 triples for the year. balanced 4A regional in the state. I expect The Spartans won the Huntington North all three games to be very good." sectional, over Columbia City 60-41, Fort LOADED AT MARTINSVILLE Wayne South Side 65-63 and Huntington If the Logansport regional is balanced, North 40-39. This was after they started the then how would one describe the Class 1A season 5-6. Martinsville regional? "Homestead is playing their best basket- You want to describe it, Brandon Laffer- ball of the year right now….winning 13 of man? their last 14 with wins over Fort Wayne "Our regional is absolutely loaded this North and Fort Wayne Carroll (earlier in the year in Martinsville, and hands down the year)," said 'Hounds coach Ryan toughest 1A regional in the state," said the Osborn. "They have been playing five guys University coach. that can shoot the ball and can be very tough The Trailblazers are part of the reason to defend. They get after it defensively, why the regional is loaded. University is they’re disciplined and they’re hard-nosed." ranked No. 2 in 1A and is coming off its first Other top scorers for Carmel include sectional championship in five years. The junior Luke Heady with 8.8 points per game 'Blazers will play No. 4 Morristown in the and senior Cole Jenkins at 8.0 points. day's second semi-final, which starts at noon Jenkins is also dishing out 3.1 assists per and follows a 10 a.m. clash between No. game. Senior Eddie Gill, who made a 7-ranked, defending 1A state champion rebound dunk to help Carmel clinch the Tindley and Bloomfield. championship, is the fifth probable starter Morristown won the Southwestern for the Greyhounds. Shelby sectional by overwhelming Waldron Carmel and Homestead did not play each 68-35, holding off No. 9 Hauser 69-63, then other during the regular season, but did play sailing past Oldenburg Academy 61-40 in two common opponents. Both teams beat the championship game. The Yellow Jackets Warsaw, with the Spartans winning 56-38 have three players averaging in double fig- on Dec. 1, and the Greyhounds winning ures. Leading the way for the Yellow Jackets is senior Hayden Langkabel, who is averaging 26.0 points per game. He is joined in double figures by senior Eli Streeval's 15.5 points and junior Logan Laster's 12.3 points. Langkabel is also the leading rebounder with 5.7 boards per contest. Laster hands out 4.5 assists per game. "At 24-2, Morristown is a great team, led by three guards who are all very good ball players," said Lafferman. "They are well coached, play good team basketball, and can really score. They looked really good in Sports 9 Class 4A tournament brackets Regionals Semi-state State Finals Valparaiso (20-5)

Elkhart Memorial (13-12) Michigan City South Bend Riley (24-0)

Lake Central (15-12) Huntington or Lafayette Fort Wayne North Side (20-5) March 17

Zionsville (22-3) Logansport Homestead (18-7)

Carmel (18-7) Bankers Life Fieldhouse Terre Haute South (19-7) March 24

Mount Vernon (15-9)

Warren Central (28-0) Southport

Ben Davis (21-5) Seymour or Washington Center Grove (19-6) March 17 Evansville North (13-12) Seymour Bloomington South (26-2)

New Albany (23-1) Class 1A tournament brackets Regionals Semi-state State Finals Gary 21st Century (20-6)

Elkhart Christian (19-6) Culver Covenant Christian DeMotte (23-2)

Blackhawk Christian (24-2) Huntington or Lafayette Southwood (22-3) March 17

North Vermillion (15-13) Frankfort Seton Catholic (8-18) Southern Wells (11-14) Bankers Life Fieldhouse Tindley (18-7) March 24 Bloomfield (16-9)

Morristown (24-2) Martinsville

University (21-2) Seymour or Washington Edinburgh (17-8) March 17 Christian Academy (17-9) Loogootee Springs Valley (19-6)

Barr-Reeve (22-4)

REGIONAL From Page 8 their sectional wins, especially taking down have played a common opponent: Green- the Indianapolis Hauser, another top level 1A team along the wood Christian. Morristown defeated the Lutheran sectional. way." Cougars 79-71 on Feb. 1. University beat Bloomfield came Senior David Howard leads the Univer- Greenwood Christian both times the two out of the White River sity scoring at 14.1 points per game, while teams played each other: 64-46 in the cham- Valley sectional, senior Josh Watson adds 9.9 points. Howard pionship game of the Pioneer Conference on taking care of Clay is the top rebounder with 5.4 boards per Feb. 10, then 44-40 on Feb. 22. City 64-31 and Shaka- game. Another senior, Zach Hodgin, hands Tindley comes into its semi-final with mak 49-35 in the out 5.1 assists per game, in addition to an 18-7 record, while Bloomfield is 16-9. final. The Cardinals grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Tigers beat Central Christian 52-45 and were the 1A state run- The Trailblazers and the Yellow Jackets Indianapolis Lighthouse South 68-61 to win ners-up two years ago. Howard Watson Hodgin Tindley knows how to score, as it has five players averag- Lafferman pointed out that three of the ing in double figures. In order: Senior Eric teams are ranked in the top five in the Hunter is at 19.9 points per game, sopho- Sagarin 1A ratings. Tindley is ranked more Sincere McMahon scores 17.4 points, second, University third and Morristown senior KJ Coleman adds 17.3 points, senior fifth. Joe Johnson contributes 16.9 points and "I expect both morning games to be senior Keith Malone adds 11.5 points. tough ones, and the championship should Hunter is the leading rebounder at 7.7 be a great game no matter who wins in the boards per game, with Malone grabbing 5.0 morning," said Lafferman. "We are really per game. (Bloomfield stats are not avail- excited to have a shot at coming out of this able). gauntlet and moving on in the tournament." 10 Sports

Thursday’s scores Brooklyn 125, Charlotte 111 Miami 108, Philadelphia 99 Boston 117, Minnesota 109 NBA standings Oklahoma City 115, Phoenix 87 Golden State 110, San Antonio 107 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB x-Toronto 47 17 .734 - Portland 39 26 .600 - x-Boston 46 20 .697 2.0 Minnesota 38 29 .567 2.0 Philadelphia 35 29 .547 12.0 Oklahoma City 38 29 .567 2.0 New York 24 41 .369 23.5 Denver 35 30 .547 4.0 Brooklyn 21 45 .318 27.0 Utah 35 30 .538 4.0 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Cleveland 38 26 .594 - Golden State 51 14 .785 - Indiana 37 28 .569 1.5 L.A. Clippers 34 29 .540 16.0 Milwaukee 34 31 .523 4.5 L.A. Lakers 29 35 .453 21.0 Detroit 29 36 .446 9.5 Sacramento 20 45 .308 30.5 Chicago 22 42 .344 16.0 Phoenix 19 48 .284 33.0 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Washington 37 28 .569 - Houston 51 13 .797 - Miami 35 31 .530 2.5 New Orleans 38 26 .594 13.0 Charlotte 28 38 .424 9.5 San Antonio 37 28 .569 14.5 Orlando 20 45 .308 17.0 Dallas 20 45 .308 31.5 Atlanta 20 45 .308 17.0 Memphis 18 46 .281 33.0 x - clinched playoff berth Gymnastics state finals take place Saturday

Seven teams return from last year’s field of state finalists second gymnast to win the all-around crown in her first two Six schools have strung together multiple state finals including defending state champion Valparaiso along with years joining Valparaiso’s Angie Cook in 1993 and 1994. appearances. Eleventh-ranked Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger four individual state champions as the 46th Annual IHSAA Hunzelman shared the uneven bars crown with is making its record 19th consecutive appearance in the state Columbus East senior Adison Minor last season with both Gymnastics State Finals are contested Saturday at Worthen finals and 23rd overall, the second-most in state history. Arena on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie. putting up scores of 9.65. Minor is the only participant on Second-ranked Valparaiso is making its 16th straight visit Opening ceremonies start at 12:30 p.m., with the Saturday to have won the all-around at both the sectional and state-leading 25th. Fifth-ranked Columbus North competition to begin at 1 p.m. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and regional the last two weeks. She would become the third returns for the 12th year in a row and eighth-ranked Defending Team Champion Columbus East gymnast to win the all-around and first since Homestead is making its fourth straight appearance. Top- Second-ranked Valparaiso is the defending state 2001 with another great effort on Saturday. ranked Chesterton and No. 3 Columbus East are each champion after winning its third state title in four years and Valpo senior Rachel Moneta won the floor exercise with appearing for the third consecutive year. state-leading 12th a year ago. All 12 have come under the a 9.55 and was part of the Vikings championship team effort General admission tickets are $10 per person and guidance of coach Lorie Cook. in 2017. available to purchase online via Tik-a-Tap or at the Worthen Defending Individual State Champions Columbus North senior Claire Thompson enters Arena Ticket Office at Lower Level, Gate 1. Pre-school Four individuals who stood at the top of the podium last Saturday with five blue ribbon medals, the most of any children admitted at no charge. year return this weekend seeking more state championship participant in this year’s state finals. She won the beam Spectator parking is located just north of Worthen glory. Sophia Hunzelman, Chesterton sophomore, is the competition last year finishing second to Hunzelman in the Arena. Please note that Ball State charges a $5 all-day defending all-around champ becoming the first freshman to all-around after winning the all-around, bars and beam in parking fee in the Worthen Arena lots, $10 for vehicles that win since 2005 and the eighth in the 45 years of the event. 2016. She was also part of the Bull Dogs state championship take up more than one parking space. With another title on Saturday, she would become just the team as a sophomore in 2016. Fever present Choices for Champions program May 7

The Indiana Fever host their annual Choices for ways to create an atmosphere in which bullying is not planned to give an active and educational experience during Champions educational program from 10 to 11 a.m. permitted. Among other anti-bullying activities on the lunch time. on Monday, May 7, prior to a preseason game at Bankers concourse between the program and tipoff, Nunley also Schools are encouraged to prepare for the educational Life Fieldhouse against the Chicago Sky. provides on-site counseling assistance should any student program by conducting a “No Name-Calling Week,” wear Tipoff between the Fever and Sky is at 12:30 p.m. The need help with a current situation in their life. Fever colors and create anti-bullying posters for hallways afternoon preseason date allows schools a better chance to Other speakers include Fever players who discuss and classrooms. participate in this annual event. personal stories and lifestyle choices that have led them A group admission rate for school and student groups Students ranging from fourth to eighth grade will through college and into the WNBA; law enforcement is $8. Students and groups are welcomed to bring sack participate in an educational opportunity centered on officials have annually participated in Choices for lunches. Individual tickets begin at $13 for general anti-bullying and healthy lifestyle choices, both inside and Champions; and representatives from Playworks Indiana admission seating. For tickets and further details on this outside of the classroom. The goal of the program is to joins the speaker lineup in 2018. event, visit FeverBasketball.com or call (317) 917-2528. empower youth, help build self-confidence to approach Playworks Indiana is a local agency that helps kids to The Fever will participate in a second preseason life’s everyday challenges, and find ways to look at daily stay active and build social and emotional skills through game, May 12 against the Washington Mystics, at the circumstances with a positive outlook. play. Playworks will discuss the importance of play in a University of Delaware’s Bob Carpenter Center (7 p.m.). An anti-bullying message will be presented by Camishe student’s daily activity and unique effective ways for Indiana opens its 19th WNBA season when the Fever hosts Nunley, owner of the Healing Your Hidden Hurts agency conflict resolution. Playworks Indiana will also have Chicago again for Youth Sports Day delivered by Papa dedicated to trauma survivors. Its “Building Resiliency In activities on the concourse between the program and tipoff John’s at 1 p.m. May 19. Children” anti-bullying program delivers information on to keep students active and engaged. Other activities are