Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.

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 4, 2006

RONCALLI WINS FIVE-GAME THRILLER FOR SECOND 3A TITLE

The Roncalli Rebels (32-5) rallied from behind to come up with a five-game victory, 21-25, 30-32, 25-22, 25-16, 15-9 over Mishawaka Marian (32-8) in the 3A state championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

Head coach Kathy Nalley-Schembra’s Rebels grabbed the last three games of the match to claim the school’s second Class 3A volleyball title and third overall.

The Rebels were led by a triple-double performance from senior setter Paige Weber as she finished the match with 11 kills, 40 assists and 15 digs. Senior outside hitter Megan Clements also had a strong match, posting 13 kills to go along with a match-high 21 digs.

Senior outside hitter Emily Libertowski and junior middle blocker Katherine Britton led Mishawaka Marian at the net, posting a match-high 15 kills apiece. Libertowski also led the Knights defensively, adding 18 digs.

Roncalli found its way to the title match by topping Delta (29-9) in four games in the second 3A semifinal hosted by Lawrence North High School in Indianapolis. Mishawaka Marian advanced to the championship match by defeating Jasper (32-6) in four games.

RONCALLI’S PAIGE WEBER NAMED MENTAL ATTITUDE WINNER

Paige Weber of Roncalli High School was named winner of the 2006 Mental Attitude Award for Class 3A Volleyball by members of the IHSAA Executive Committee.

Academically, Weber ranks in the top seven percent of her senior class taking honors level and college preparatory classes. She has earned a volleyball scholarship to the University of Arizona where she plans to study Entrepreneurship.

Weber has served as Co-President of the Spanish Club of which she’s been a member all four years, participated in the Roncalli Dance Team, the National Honor Society and also been a mentor in the “A Promise to Keep” Chastity Program at her school. She has also been a consistent participant in the local Breast Cancer Run/Walk and assisted in the Lord’s Pantry on Saturday mornings.

Paige is the daughter of Matt and Teresa Weber of Indianapolis.

Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, the IHSAA’s corporate partner, presented a scholarship check for $1,000.00 to Roncalli High School in the name of Weber. Since 1989, more than $551,000 in college scholarships has been presented by Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance to deserving high school students in Indiana.

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, has captured thousands of images from this year’s State Finals and will have them ready for viewing within a couple days of the state finals.

STATE FINALS PROGRAMS AVAILABLE

Couldn’t be at 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. EDT).