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Keaton Cox Linton-Stockton Miners 2016 1A State Champions 45TH ANNUAL FOOTBALL STATE FINALS NOVEMBER 24-25, 2017 LUCAS OIL STADIUM – INDIANAPOLIS, IN PROUD PRESENTING PARTNER IHS-845-Program Covers-6-Football-FNL.indd 2 9/6/17 8:57 AM Superfans of high school sports for 40 years. PROUD MARKETING PARTNER FOR THE IHSAA SINCE 1977. AGY-609-Agency Program Ad for IHSAA-FNL.indd 1 10/16/17 8:05 AM Welcome! The 45th Annual Indiana High School Athletic Association Football State Finals presented by the Indianapolis Colts Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, Indiana November 24-25, 2017 Friday, November 24 Class A | Pioneer (14-0) vs. Eastern Greene (11-3) | 12:00 pm ET Class 3A | Brebeuf Jesuit (10-4) vs. Evansville Memorial (13-1) | 3:30 pm ET Class 5A | Kokomo (9-4) vs. Columbus East (13-1) | 7:00 pm ET Saturday, November 25 Class 2A | Woodlan (12-2) vs. Southridge (12-2) | 12:00 pm ET Class 4A | Lowell (14-0) vs. East Central (11-3) | 3:30 pm ET Class 6A | Penn (12-1) vs. Ben Davis (13-0) | 7:00 pm ET IHSAA Event Security Policy To help ensure the safest and most secure atmosphere for this IHSAA State Final, event manage- ment will diligently maintain established security procedures and activities. This will require complete cooperation by all competing teams, contest officials and fans. Security will always have priority over convenience; therefore, if you are requested to cooperate with event personnel in any manner, please do so promptly. Your assistance will enable our staff to fulfill its responsibilities efficiently. IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. PURE INDIANA! 3 Welcome to this Championship Event Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- ciation has promoted the values of education based Special Thanks To Our Host athletics and was the primary reason for its formation over 100 years ago. Lucas Oil Stadium It has been an honor 500 South Capitol Avenue for our Association to Indianapolis, Indiana 46255 partner with member Executive Director Barney Levengood schools in the promo- Stadium Director Eric Neuburger tion of these ideals. Event Coordinator Meg Gloyne, Isaac Wright The importance of this Ticket Office Manager Mary Dyar mission is more critical Assistant Ticket Office Manager Kristi Armstrong today than ever in our Security Manager Paul Suiters history. Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel over 160,000 students Tournament Administrator from 410 different Robert Faulkens, Assistant Commissioner IHSAA member Assistant Tournament Administrator schools choose to par- Ashley Ernstberger, Administrative Assistant ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate Public Address - Pete Smith, Omar Masoodi students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Scoreboard and Clock - Ross Hayden, Dave Morton, develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Matt Jones The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Cheer and Bands - Trael Kelly sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Awards - Paul Loggan, Indiana Football Coaches Assoc. have come to be known as “the other half of educa- tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Class A Officials - Greg Webb, Terry Baker, Jeffrey dramatic impact as these young people assume Yocum, Kevin Potts, Elmer Oaks III leadership roles in our society. Class 2A Officials -Trent Johnson, Tony Gregg, Mike DeBoy, Dave Mecklenburg, James Marshall A former high school principal once shared with each Class 3A Officials - Rick Frank, Evan Hammond, Justin of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Faw, Peter Olson, Ryan Fisher Class 4A Officials - Jason Ferguson, Brian Cravens, take away from high school what you leave behind.” Zach Watson, Randall Zorman, Timothy Cartwright The students that perform before you today are Class 5A Officials - Gary Hamilton, Paul R. Beam, leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Chris Fuller, Roger Brewer, Larry Sanders admirers to recall. Class 6A Officials - James Craig, Mark Mettler, Mark Herberger, James Payne, Mark Stultz On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education Athletic Training Staff based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has always been the objective. It is what we mean when Program Credits we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner Editor Robby Kimes, Communications Assistant Cordially, Editorial Assistance Justin Borowitz, Sports Administration Intern Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis Photography Champions Illustrated Bobby Cox Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis IHSAA Commissioner IHSAA P.O. Box 40650 Indianapolis, IN 46240-0650 4 45th Annual IHSAA State Football Tournament is proudly presented by the INDIANAPOLIS COLTS. 2017-18 IHSAA Board of Directors and Executive Committee The IHSAA is governed by its legislative body, the Board of Directors. Composed of 19 individuals elected by member school principals from three legislative districts, they serve staggered three-year terms. Twelve board seats are filled by any qualified individual (open seats), and seven board seats are filled by two qualified female representatives, two qualified minority representatives, two qualified urban school representatives and one private school representative.The Board of Directors meets annually with the responsibility of establishing the Association’s By-Laws and regulations. The Executive Committee meets monthly and is responsible for organizing and directing state tournaments and meets, interpreting the Association’s By-Laws, determining penalties for rules violations, and establishing the Association’s state office and employing a commissioner and staff to administer the Association. IHSAA Board of Directors District, Seat Board Member Term Ends IHSAA Executive Committee District I, Class A David Amor, LaCrosse HS June 2020 Ed Gilliland, Laporte (Chairman) District I, Class AA Don Gandy, Wheeler HS June 2018 Charlie Martin, Riverton Parke (Vice-Chairman) District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown HS June 2020 Stacy Adams, Griffith District I, Class AAAA Ed Gilliland, LaPorte HS June 2018 David Amor, LaCrosse District II, Class A Charlie Martin, Riverton Parke HS June 2018 Mike Broughton, Jennings County District II, Class AA Matt Martin, Knightstown HS June 2020 Jim Brown, Fishers District II, Class AAA Steve Cox, Beech Grove City Schools June 2018 District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fisher HS June 2020 Victor Bush, MSD Lawrence Township Steve Cox, Beech Grove City Schools District III, Class A Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve HS June 2020 Nathan Dean, Jimtown District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. June 2018 Jeff Doyle, Barr-Reeve District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville HS June 2020 District III, Class AAAA Mike Broughton, Jennings County HS June 2018 Don Gandy, Wheeler Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell HS* June 2019 Matt Martin, Knightstown North District, Minority Stacy Adams, Griffith HS June 2019 North District, Urban Brian Strong, Logansport HS June 2019 Patti McCormack, Lowell Brian Strong, Logansport South District, Female Rae Woolpy, Richmond HS June 2019 Mike Whitten, Boonville South District, Minority Victor Bush, Indianapolis Public Schools June 2019 Rae Woolpy, Richmond South District, Urban -- -- Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral Private School Rep. Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral HS** June 2019 * President ** Vice-President Mark Maxwell to be Honored as State’s Top Official Mark Maxwell of Crawfordsville is the recipient In Indiana there are 24 associations made of the 2017 Interscholastic Athletic Officials As- up of men and women who assist in providing sociation Award for excellence in the sport of foot- wholesome, worthwhile, and healthy activities ball. Maxwell will be honored for the student athletes in our state. Statewide, in a special ceremony at this there are more than 6,000 officials licensed by weekend’s state finals. the IHSAA in 11 sports. Each year, the Indiana A licensed football referee for 16 years, High School Athletic As- Maxwell is a member of the Western Officials sociation, in cooperation Association, for whom he has served as Asso- with the National Federation ciation President, Vice President, and Executive of Interscholastic Officials Secretary. In addition to officiating DII and DIII Association, recognizes and games, he has four years of experience in the honors an outstanding of- Replay Booth for the Big Ten Conference. Mark ficial in each of the 11 sports has also officiated the baseball and softball state during the school year. finals. He was named the Official of the Year in During his career in football, Mark has offici- baseball in 2016, and is a mentor to younger ated 15 sectionals, nine regionals, four semi- officials throughout the state. states, and two state finals. Mark Maxwell is a 1969 graduate of Darling- Maxwell was selected for this honor by a com- ton High School, and studied History and Physi- mittee representing the officials’ associations. cal Education at Indiana State University. IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. PURE INDIANA! 5 Tournament Results Sectional Championship Regional Championship Semi-State Championship State Championship November 3 November 10 November 17 November 24 Triton 7 LaVille 0 LaVille 10 Pioneer 42 Lafayette Central Catholic 20 Pioneer 38 Class A Pioneer 48 Pioneer Adams Central 27 Southwood 21 Southwood 50