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The 105th Annual Indiana High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball State Finals presented by the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana March 28, 2015 Session I, 10:30 a.m. ET Class A | Marquette Catholic (24-6) vs. Barr-Reeve (26-2) Class 2A | Frankton (26-2) vs. Park Tudor (25-2) Session II, 6:00 p.m. ET Class 3A | Griffith (19-10) vs. Guerin Catholic (21-8) Class 4A | Homestead (28-2) vs. Evansville Reitz (29-1) 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! Welcome to this Special Thanks To Our Host Championship Event Since 1903, the Indiana High School Athletic Asso- ciation has promoted the values of education based athletics and was the primary reason for its formation over 100 years ago. It has been an honor for our Association to partner with member Bankers Life Fieldhouse schools in the promo- www.bankerslifefieldhouse.com tion of these ideals. State Finals Officials The importance of this Class A: David Pillar, Marcus Debro, and Jeff Gwin mission is more critical Class 2A: Greg Hayes, Terry Magnuson, and Mike Ward Class 3A: Stephen Marx, Jason Senning, and David Spencer today than ever in our Class 4A: Michael Stoffers, Tracy Black, and Scott DeMoss history. Alternates: Stacey Minier and Craig Bechtel Currently in our state, State Finals Personnel over 160,000 students Tournament Administrator from 410 different Phil Gardner, IHSAA Assistant Commissioner IHSAA member schools choose to par- Assistant Tournament Administrator Ashley Ernstberger, IHSAA Administrative Assistant ticipate in interscholastic athletics. These fortunate students absorb a variety of life lessons as they Tournament Director develop from adolescents to mature young adults. Kevin Horrigan The opportunity to learn self-discipline, teamwork, Tournament Assistants sacrifice, loyalty and commitment are attributes that Jim Brown, Fishers High School Brian Strong, Logansport High School have come to be known as “the other half of educa- tion.” The mastery of these characteristics retains Bankers Life Fieldhouse dramatic impact as these young people assume Rick Fuson, Harry James, and Doug Weitkamp leadership roles in our society. Announcer Scott Gregg A former high school principal once shared with each Scorer of his incoming freshman classes that “you will only Carol Roland take away from high school what you leave behind.” Awards The students that perform before you today are Greg Weimer and Frank Sergi leaving their absolute best behind for generations of Ball Boys admirers to recall. Brian Avery, Speedway High School On behalf of the IHSAA Staff and Board of Direc- Back Home Again in Indiana Cassia Scagnoli, Logansport High School tors, we welcome you to today’s events. Education based athletics which are pure, wholesome, and in- National Anthem expensive reflecting local flavor and enthusiasm has Cassia Scagnoli, Logansport High School always been the objective. It is what we mean when Presentation of Colors we say….. Pure Spirit, Pure Sport, Pure Indiana! Jennings County High School Athletic Training Staff Cordially, Methodist Sports Medicine - The Orthopedic Specialists Program Credits Publisher Bobby Cox, Commissioner Editor Rob Kimes, Communications Assistant Editorial Assistance Bobby Cox Mellissa Korobkin, Sports Administration Intern IHSAA Commissioner Printing Sport Graphics, Indianapolis Photography Champions Illustrated Cover Design three-sixty group, Indianapolis www.IHSAA.org 4 IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. Pure INDIANA! 2014-15 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 six 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 IHSAA Executive Committee District, Seat Board Member Term Ends Tim Grove, South Knox School Corp. (Chairman) District I, Class A Debb Stevens, Caston June 2017 District I, Class AA Don Gandy, Wheeler June 2015 Mike Broughton, Jennings County (Vice-Chairman) District I, Class AAA Nathan Dean, Jimtown June 2017 Derick Bright, Wes-Del District I, Class AAAA Geoff Penrod, Columbia City June 2015 Jim Brown, Fishers Victor Bush, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical District II, Class A Derick Bright, Wes-Del June 2018 District II, Class AA Jimmie Howell, Lapel June 2017 Steve Cox, Beech Grove District II, Class AAA Steve Cox, Beech Grove June 2015 Nathan Dean, Jimtown District II, Class AAAA Jim Brown, Fishers June 2017 Don Gandy, Wheeler District III, Class A Richard Lance, Castle June 2017 Jimmie Howell, Lapel District III, Class AA Tim Grove, South Knox School Corporation June 2015 Richard Lance, Castle District III, Class AAA Mike Whitten, Boonville June 2017 Patti McCormack, Lowell District III, Class AAAA Mike Broughton, Jennings County June 2015 Paul Neidig, Evansville Vanderburgh Schools North District, Female Patti McCormack, Lowell June 2016 Geoff Penrod, Columbia City North District, Minority Deborah Watson, Fort Wayne Snider** June 2016 Janis Qualizza, Merrillville North District, Urban Janis Qualizza, Merrillville June 2016 Debb Stevens, Caston South District, Female Rae Woolpy, Richmond June 2016 Deborah Watson, Fort Wayne Snider South District, Minority Victor Bush, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical June 2016 Mike Whitten, Boonville South District, Urban Paul Neidig, Evansville Vanderburgh Schools June 2016 Rae Woolpy, Richmond Private School Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral* June 2016 Dave Worland, Indianapolis Cathedral * President ** Vice-President IHSAA - Pure Spirit. Pure Sport. Pure INDIANA! 5 Tournament Results Regional Semifinal Regional Championship Semi-State Championship State Championship March 14 March 14 March 21 March 28 Liberty Christian 51 Liberty Christian 75 Seton Catholic 47 Class A Frankfort Liberty Christian 54 Laf. Central Catholic 74 Laf. Central Catholic 62 Rossville 65 Marquette Catholic Lafayette Jefferson Marquette Catholic 70 Marquette Catholic 69 FW Blackhawk 64 Triton Marquette Catholic 55 Oregon-Davis 48 Tri-County 60 Tri-County 67 Christian Academy 33 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Barr-Reeve 58 Barr-Reeve 49 Loogootee Barr-Reeve 56 Orleans 43 Wood Memorial 38 Wood Memorial 48 Barr-Reeve Tindley 45 Seymour Clay City 61 Clay City 46 Martinsville Clay City 54 Jac-Cen-Del 53 Jac-Cen-Del 43 Indpls. Lutheran 36 Regional Semifinal Regional Championship Semi-State Championship State Championship March 14 March 14 March 21 March 28 Frankton 74 Frankton 53 Fountain Central 58 Class 2A Tipton Frankton 47 Oak Hill 46 Madison-Grant 41 Madison-Grant 51 Lafayette Jefferson Frankton FW Canterbury 44 Ham. Bishop Noll 43 Ham. Bishop Noll 58 North Judson-San Pierre Hammond Bishop Noll 45 LaVille 73 LaVille 39 Winamac 59 Ev. Mater Dei 39 Bankers Life Fieldhouse Linton-Stockton 61 Linton-Stockton 47 Southridge Linton-Stockton 43 South Ripley 57 South Ripley 46 Eastern 56 Park Tudor Park Tudor 74 Southport Park Tudor 92 Northeastern 44 Greenfield-Central Park Tudor 59 Cloverdale 77 In. Crispus Attucks 77 In. Crispus Attucks 84