2003 IHSAA BOYS GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

2003 IHSAA BOYS GOLF STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

RICHMOND CAPTURES STATE GOLF TITLE IN RECORD FASHION

CHRIS BAKER, BROWNSTOWN CENTRAL, INDIVIDUAL MEDALIST

In record-setting fashion, Richmond High School, coached by Ron Murphy, captured the 67^th Annual 2003 IHSAA Boys Golf Championship at the Legends of Indiana Golf Course in Franklin on June 18-19, 2003.

With a record single-round total of 288 on opening day and a second day effort of 299, the Red Devils finished up with a 587. That total broke the old mark of 589, set by Mishawaka Marian in 2001. The previous single-round mark was 293, held by Anderson and set at Old Oakland Golf Course in the second round in 1972.

Richmond put together consistent individual totals by sophomore Brian Maurer (76-70—146), senior Jon Schultz (72-74—146), sophomore Ben Lakoff (72-76—148), senior A.J. Walton (71-79—150) and senior C.D. Hockersmith (73-80—153) to win by seven strokes over runner-up Center Grove.

The title was the fifth earned by Richmond, having taken home honors in 1941 (322/9 holes), 1993 (618), 1996 (614) and 1997 (616). The Red Devils were also state runners-up in 1936, 1973 and 2002.

The record also fell on the individual side of the competition, with Chris Baker (11), Brownstown Central going low each day with rounds of 68-67 for a new record total of 135, breaking the old standard of 139 set by Gary Gant of North Central (Indpls.) in 1970. Baker finished seven strokes in front of Alex Kopko (11) of Center Grove, who managed a 71-71—142.

Other participants turning in rounds in the 60s included: James Sacheck (11), Zionsville (69/1^st round); Justin Kime (12), Concord (68/1^st round); and Aaron Knapp (11), Columbus North (69/1^st round).

COLE ISBAN OF MISHAWAKA MARIAN CAPTURES

FRED A. KEESLING MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD IN IHSAA GOLF

Cole Isban of Mishawaka Marian was named winner of the 2003 Fred A. Keesling Mental Attitude Award in golf during the annual state tournament conducted at the Legends of Indiana Golf Course on June 18-19, 2003.

The award is presented annually to an outstanding senior in the boys golf state tournament, the recipient of which was nominated by his principal and coach, has demonstrated excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability in golf. The award is named in honor of the late Fred A. Keesling, the longtime IHSAA Boys Golf Tournament Director.

Cole Isban, state medalist in 2001-02, turned in a 143 (70-73), tied for third place in this year’s event. A four-year letter winner and captain of this year’s team, he is two-time All-State nominee and was named this year to the Honorable Mention All-State squad. He had earlier fired a school record nine-hole record of 31 and tied the school mark of 67 at the regional level of the state tournament. He finished with the lowest scoring average in the history of the school with a 71.9.

Athletically, he was also a member of the Knights’ soccer and basketball teams earlier in his career, before focusing on his golfing career.

Academically, Cole ranked 12^th in his class of 155. He was graduated with High Honors and will attend the University of Notre Dame as a Business Major. He was a member of the Civitan and Spanish Clubs and well as performing as a Student Ambassador. He was involved with the South Bend/Mishawaka Youth Leadership.

Cole is the son of Debra and Michael Isban of South Bend, Indiana.

Farm Bureau Insurance, corporate partner of all IHSAA tournaments, presented a check for $1,000.00 to Mishawaka Marian High School in the name of Cole Isban.

Thursday, June 19, 2003

The Legends of Indiana Golf Club, Franklin, IN

Final Team Standings	1^st	2^nd	Total
Richmond	288	299	587*
Center Grove	298	296	594
Columbus North	291	306	597
Wawasee	298	304	602
Concord	295	312	607
Zionsville	304	303	607
Valparaiso	300	309	609
Terre Haute South	306	306	612
West Washington	305	307	612
Jasper	297	317	614
Mishawaka Marian	306	308	614
Bedford North Lawrence	301	315	616
Anderson	300	317	617
Vincennes Lincoln	298	322	620
Carmel	306	316	622
Munster	304	318	622

* State Meet Record (Previous 589 by Mishawaka Marian in 2001)

Team Scores	1^st Rd.	2^nd Rd.	Total
Richmond	288	299	587
A.J. Walton	71	79	150
Ben Lakoff	72	76	148
Jon Schultz	72	74	146
C.D. Hockersmith	73	80	153
Brian Maurer	76	70	146
Center Grove	298	296	594
Alex Kopko	71	71	142
Adam Vandoski	72	72	144
Andy Kaler	77	74	151
Kyle McCall	78	79	157
Ryan Smith	79	81	160
Columbus North	291	306	597
Aaron Knapp	69	78	147
George Chasteen	70	81	151
Tom Shaw	75	71	146
Kevin Sasena	77	76	153
Will Harman	81	92	172
Wawasee	298	304	602
Joel Bickel	70	75	145
Stephen Conrad	75	73	148
Evan Gerard	76	79	155
Josh Abrams	77	77	154
Darrin Cripe	80	81	161
Concord	295	312	607
Justin Kime	68	78	146
Gavin Wilkinson	72	78	150
Matt Dutton	76	73	149
Eric LeBold	79	83	162
Brett Bigler	86	86	172
Zionsville	304	303	607
James Sacheck	69	75	144
Chris Eline	73	74	147
Bran Brakemyre	81	85	166
Johathan Eessalu	81	78	159
Tad Sacheck	83	76	159
Valparaiso	300	309	609
Mike Hrunek	74	78	152
Dane Brown	75	76	151
Nate Corsbie	75	79	154
Ed Sheptak	76	92	168
Elliot Elger	80	76	156
Terre Haute South	306