Indiana High School Athletic Association

9150 North Meridian Street, Box 40650, Indianapolis, Indiana 46240-0650

Phone: 317-846-6601    Fax: 317-575-4244    Website: www.ihsaa.org

Blake Ress, Commissioner

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November 5, 2005

 

BURRIS WINS NINTH CONSECUTIVE CHAMPIONSHIP

Perennial power Muncie Burris extended its unprecedented run with its ninth straight IHSAA Class 2A championship in action at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.  Coach Steve Shondell’s 36-4 Owls knocked off Brownstown Central (28-9) in a rematch of the 2003 final, this time by a 25-18, 25-14, 25-16 score.  Burris has won the 2A crown each year since classes were implemented in 1997, giving them a total of 17 state championships in the 34-year history of the tournament.

 

Burris junior outside attacker Caitlyn Vann registered a match-high 20 kills, along with a .378 hitting percentage and 11 digs.  Senior middle attacker Lauren Kaminsky joined Vann in double digits with 10 kills, recording a match-high .381 attack percentage.  Junior setter Karin Caudill had a match-high 38 assists, adding six digs.  Sophomore outside attacker Christie Waters tied for match-high honors with 12 digs.

 

Senior middle hitter Cassidy Lambring paced Brownstown Central with seven kills.  Freshman outside hitter Whitney Tormoehlen contributed six kills, while junior defensive specialist Whitney Bobb tied for match-high honors with 12 digs.

 

Burris trailed 3-1 in game one before going on a 7-1 run to take an early 8-4 lead on its way to a 25-18 win.  In game two, Burris used an 8-0 run to take a 9-3 lead.  After the Braves narrowed the gap to 13-8, Burris countered with another 8-0 spurt to make it 21-8.  In the final game, Burris took the lead for good at 9-8 and never looked back.

 

Burris reached the final with a three-game sweep of 2004 runner-up Clinton Central (33-5).  Brownstown Central reached the final for the fifth time with a 3-0 win over Adams Central (25-9) in the semifinals.

 

BURRIS’ KAMINSKY HONORED WITH MENTAL ATTITUDE AWARD

Muncie Burris senior middle attacker Lauren Kaminsky is the 2005 recipient of the IHSAA Class 2A Mental Attitude Award for volleyball.  Kaminsky becomes the ninth Burris player to win the award in the 34-year history of the tournament.

 

Kaminsky helped coach Steve Shondell’s Owls to their record ninth straight IHSAA championship and a 36-4 season record.  Kaminsky started the past four years for four state championship squads, earning all-state recognition last year.  The versatile Kaminsky is also a two-time regional qualifier and team MVP in track.

 

In the classroom, Kaminsky is tied for first among her senior class with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.  She has earned “Student of the Year” recognition in biology and chemistry.

 

“Lauren is an outstanding athlete and competitor who conducts herself in a respectful manner on and off the court,” said Burris principal Jay McGee.  “She provides quiet leadership to her team through her controlled, yet aggressive play and desire to do her best in every game.”

Kaminsky, the daughter of Len and Mary Kaminsky, will attend Xavier on a full volleyball scholarship, majoring in business or communications.

 

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the IHSAA’s corporate partner, presented a scholarship check for $1,000.00 to Muncie Burris High School in the name of Lauren Kaminsky.

 

VSN MEANS ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY

Visit our friends at Visual Sports Network, the IHSAA’s official photographer for all state championship events and one of the leading action photographers in the Midwest. VSN, which was on site on Saturday, has captured hundreds of images from this year’s State Finals and will have them ready for viewing and purchase beginning Monday.

 

STATE FINALS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Couldn’t be in there for the state finals? You can still purchase a copy of the official souvenir program while supplies last! Programs are $3.00 if you purchase in person at the IHSAA Office (9150 N. Meridian Street in Indianapolis) or $5.00 by mail (postage included). To order, have your Visa or MasterCard ready and call us at 317-846-6601 during business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. EST).