Media Release of November 14, 2000
2000 season in the RCA Dome
A field comprised of 20 teams chasing the goal of playing for a state title in the 28th Annual IHSAA Football Tournament moves into semi-state play this weekend with six games on Friday (Nov. 17) and four on Saturday (Nov. 18). This week's winners will earn the right to play for state titles Nov. 24-25 at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis.
Included in the field are seven undefeated teams and seven former state champions, topped by defending state champions Fort Wayne Luers (2A), Roncalli (3A) and Ben Davis (Class 5A). Those three are joined by Perry Central (Class A) and Danville (3A) from the 1999 state finals field. Other former state champions still alive are North White, Penn, Plymouth and Zionsville.
Of the other 13 schools still in the hunt, eight – Adams Central, Attica, Center Grove, Delta, East Noble, Heritage Hills, Plainfield and Winamac – are aiming to make their first trip to the state finals.
First-time regional champions crowned last week were Attica, East Noble, Plainfield and Winamac. Noblesville celebrated its first regional title since 1979, while Delta (first since 1982) and Center Grove (first since 1987) ended long droughts.
Ben Davis and Penn extended their regional title streaks to six years, while Adams Central made it four straight. The six-year regional title runs by Ben Davis and Penn are the longest in history. The two had shared the honor with Hobart (1989-93). This was the 25th year for regional competition. The semi-state level of play in the IHSAA football tournament series began in 1981. In the first 19 years of semi-state play, Hobart leads the state with nine titles. The Brickies are followed by Ben Davis, Fort Wayne Luers, Penn and Roncalli with seven titles each.
FOOTBALL SEMI-STATE PAIRINGS
November 17 or 18, 2000
All times Eastern Standard Time
Tickets: $6.
Media Credentials: Contact host school athletic director.
CLASS 5A
Penn (12-1) at Noblesville (12-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday
Center Grove (12-1) at Ben Davis (12-1), 7 p.m. Friday.
CLASS 4A
Plymouth (9-4) at East Noble (12-1), 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Plainfield (13-0) at Delta (13-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday.
CLASS 3A
Zionsville (10-3) at NorthWood (11-2), 8 p.m. Friday.
Heritage Hills (13-0) at Roncalli (10-3), 7 p.m. Saturday.
CLASS 2A
Fort Wayne Luers (13-0) at Winamac (13-0), 7:30 p.m. Friday.
Evansville Mater Dei (13-0) at Danville (12-1), 7 p.m. Saturday.
CLASS A
North White (11-2) at Adams Central (10-3), 6 p.m. Saturday.
Perry Central (9-4) at Attica (13-0), 8 p.m. Saturday.
Rematches of 2000 Regular-Season Games
|
Game |
Class |
Winner, Score |
Regular Season Date, Site |
|
Center Grove (12-1) at Ben Davis (12-1) |
5A |
Ben Davis, 29-14 |
Sept. 15 at Ben Davis |
Rematches of 1999 Semi-State Championship Games
|
Game |
Class |
1999 Winner, Score, Site |
|
Evansville Mater Dei (13-0) at Danville (12-1) |
2A |
Danville 54, Evansville Mater Dei 47 at Reitz Bowl, Evansville |
MOST REGIONAL TITLES
(Regional competition began in 1976)
15 -- Hobart.
11 – Ben Davis.
10 -- Carmel, Fort Wayne Dwenger, Fort Wayne Luers.
9 -- Penn, Roncalli.
8 – Adams Central, Bloomington South, Jimtown, Sheridan.
7 -- Fort Wayne Snider, Franklin Central, Indianapolis Cathedral, Jasper, NorthWood.
6 -- Bremen, Evansville Mater Dei, Indianapolis Ritter, Tri-West Hendricks.
5 -- Evansville Memorial, Fort Wayne Wayne.
ACTIVE REGIONAL TITLE STREAKS
6 -- Ben Davis, Penn.
4 -- Adams Central.
ALL-TIME REGIONAL TITLE STREAKS
6 -- Ben Davis (1995-2000), Penn (1995-2000).
5 -- Hobart (1989-93).
4 – Adams Central (1997-2000), Hobart (1982-85).
3 -- Adams Central (1984-86); Ben Davis (1990-92); Bloomington South (1991-93, 1997-99); Carmel (1994-96); Evansville Memorial (1991-93); Fort Wayne Luers (1991-93); Fort Wayne Wayne (1991-93); Franklin Central (1980-82; 1988-90); Jimtown (1996-98); Roncalli (1993-95); Southwood (1989-91).
MOST SEMI-STATE TITLES
(Semi-State competition began in 1981)
9 -- Hobart.
7 – Ben Davis, Fort Wayne Luers, Penn, Roncalli.
6 -- Franklin Central, Indianapolis Cathedral, Sheridan.
5 -- Jimtown.
4 -- Bremen, Fort Wayne Dwenger, Indianapolis Chatard,
3 -- Bloomington South, Carmel, Fort Wayne Snider, Goshen, Indianapolis Ritter, NorthWood, Tri-West Hendricks.
1999 SEMI-STATE PARTICIPANTS ALIVE IN 2000 TOURNAMENT
Adams Central, Ben Davis, Danville, Evansville Mater Dei, Fort Wayne Luers, Penn, Perry Central, Roncalli.
1999 STATE FINALISTS ALIVE IN 2000 TOURNAMENT
Ben Davis, Danville, Fort Wayne Luers, Penn, Perry Central, Roncalli.
SEMI-STATE HISTORY OF 2000 PARTICIPATING SCHOOLS
|
Class 5A Semi-State Teams |
Semi-State Appearances |
Semi-State titles (last) |
|
Ben Davis |
11th |
7 (1999) |
|
Center Grove |
2nd |
0 |
|
Noblesville |
1st |
0 |
|
Penn |
9th |
7 (1999) |
|
Class 4A Semi-State Teams |
|
|
|
Delta |
2nd |
0 |
|
East Noble |
1st |
0 |
|
Plainfield |
1st |
0 |
|
Plymouth |
2nd |
0 |
|
Class 3A Semi-State Teams |
|
|
|
Heritage Hills |
2nd |
0 |
|
NorthWood |
6th |
2 (1998) |
|
Roncalli |
9th |
7 (1999) |
|
Zionsville |
3rd |
2 (1996) |
|
Class 2A Semi-State Teams |
|
|
|
Danville |
3rd |
1 (1999) |
|
Evansville Mater Dei |
6th |
1 (1994) |
|
Fort Wayne Luers |
10th |
7 (1999) |
|
Winamac |
1st |
0 |
|
Class A Semi-State Teams |
|
|
|
Adams Central |
8th |
0 |
|
Attica |
1st |
0 |
|
North White |
3rd |
2 (1998) |
|
Perry Central |
2nd |
1 (1999) |
2000 STATE FINALS SCHEDULE
RCA Dome, Indianapolis
Friday, November 24
Class A -- 3:30 p.m. .
Class 2A -- 7 p.m.
Saturday, November 25
Class 3A -- Noon
Class 4A -- 3:30 p.m.
Class 5A -- 7 p.m.
2000 INDIVIDUAL LEADERS
As reported to the Indiana High School Athletic Association
Through games of November 11, 2000
SCORING
|
Player, School |
Class |
Grade |
Games |
TD |
PAT/1 pt. |
PAT/2 pt. |
Total Points |
Points Per Game |
|
Josh Smith, Attica |
A |
Senior |
13 |
59 |
24 |
23 |
424 |
32.6 |
|
Chris Spillmann, Owen Valley |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
35 |
0 |
7 |
224 |
22.4 |
|
Tyler Radtke, Griffith |
4A |
Senior |
12 |
38 |
0 |
11 |
250 |
20.8 |
|
Otis Shannon, Indpls. Cathedral |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
204 |
18.5 |
|
Donnie McCoy, Decatur Central |
5A |
Senior |
12 |
36 |
0 |
2 |
220 |
18.3 |
|
Derenzo Bushrod, Evansville North |
4A |
Senior |
13 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
228 |
17.5 |
|
Doug Ebey, Central Noble |
2A |
Senior |
12 |
33 |
7 |
1 |
210* |
17.5 |
|
Chris Trump, Hamilton Heights |
3A |
Senior |
11 |
31 |
0 |
2 |
190 |
17.2 |
|
Robbi Petre, Clinton Central |
A |
Senior |
13 |
32 |
0 |
14 |
220 |
16.9 |
|
Rodney Byrnes, Indpls. Ritter |
A |
Senior |
10 |
28 |
0 |
0 |
168 |
16.8 |
|
Clint Bobb, Seymour |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
27 |
0 |
0 |
162 |
16.2 |
|
Michael Ledo, Fort Wayne Luers |
2A |
Senior |
13 |
34 |
0 |
0 |
204 |
15.6 |
|
Robert Haney, Indiana Deaf |
A |
Senior |
8 |
20 |
0 |
2 |
120 |
15.0 |
|
Luke Seward, Frankfort |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
24 |
0 |
2 |
148 |
14.8 |
|
DeMarreo Campbell, Calumet |
3A |
Junior |
10 |
23 |
0 |
4 |
146 |
14.6 |
|
Ben Wissel, Richmond |
5A |
Senior |
10 |
23 |
0 |
2 |
142 |
14.2 |
|
Brian Lewis, Jasper |
4A |
Junior |
11 |
26 |
0 |
0 |
156 |
14.1 |
|
Tom Restivo, Plainfield |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
25 |
0 |
1 |
152 |
13.8 |
|
Matt Miller, Mitchell |
2A |
Junior |
11 |
25 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
13.6 |
|
Tyler Roth, Winamac |
2A |
Senior |
13 |
29 |
0 |
1 |
176 |
13.5 |
|
Sal Shabazz, South Bend Clay |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
22 |
0 |
1 |
134 |
13.4 |
|
Mike Miles, Mooresville |
4A |
Junior |
11 |
23 |
0 |
2 |
142 |
12.9 |
|
Adam Barth, Centerville |
2A |
Senior |
10 |
21 |
0 |
1 |
128 |
12.8 |
|
Brandon Jones, Peru |
3A |
Senior |
12 |
25 |
0 |
2 |
154 |
12.8 |
|
Taylor Simonis, Westfield |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
20 |
0 |
4 |
128 |
12.8 |
*Includes one field goal
RUSHING
|
Player, School |
Class |
Grade |
Games |
Rushes |
Yards |
Rushing TD |
Yards Per Game |
|
Chris Spillmann, Owen Valley |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
287 |
2,421 |
34 |
242.1 |
|
Robert Haney, Indiana Deaf |
A |
Senior |
8 |
165 |
1,775 |
20 |
221.8 |
|
Derenzo Bushrod, Evansville North |
4A |
Senior |
13 |
273 |
2,791 |
38 |
214.6 |
|
Otis Shannon, Indpls. Cathedral |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
293 |
2,294 |
33 |
208.5 |
|
Chris Trump, Hamilton Heights |
3A |
Senior |
11 |
284 |
2,247 |
30 |
204.2 |
|
Josh Smith, Attica |
A |
Senior |
13 |
313 |
2,608 |
51 |
200.6 |
|
Rodney Byrnes, Indpls. Ritter |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
183 |
1,918 |
24 |
191.8 |
|
Donnie McCoy, Decatur Central |
5A |
Senior |
12 |
308 |
2,269 |
35 |
189.0 |
|
Brandon Jones, Peru |
3A |
Senior |
12 |
332 |
2,201 |
23 |
183.4 |
|
Robbi Petre, Clinton Central |
A |
Senior |
13 |
328 |
2,369 |
32 |
182.2 |
|
DeMarreo Campbell, Calumet |
3A |
Junior |
10 |
174 |
1,795 |
23 |
179.5 |
|
Doug Ebey, Central Noble |
2A |
Senior |
12 |
231 |
2,131 |
31 |
177.5 |
|
Jonny Zwitt, Center Grove |
5A |
Senior |
13 |
297 |
2,271 |
24 |
174.6 |
|
Tyler Radtke, Griffith |
4A |
Senior |
12 |
319 |
2,071 |
34 |
172.5 |
|
Josh Mills, Delphi |
2A |
Senior |
12 |
281 |
2,039 |
23 |
169.9 |
|
Chris Lamb, Mississinewa |
3A |
Senior |
11 |
296 |
1,865 |
20 |
169.5 |
|
Tom Restivo, Plainfield |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
266 |
1,863 |
25 |
169.3 |
|
Drew Leer, Lakeland |
3A |
Junior |
12 |
348 |
2,020 |
21 |
168.3 |
|
Ryan Roederer, Charlestown |
2A |
Junior |
10 |
193 |
1,646 |
19 |
164.6 |
|
Damian Walker, Springs Valley |
A |
Senior |
11 |
292 |
1,802 |
17 |
163.8 |
|
Gary Fessel, North Harrison |
3A |
Junior |
10 |
277 |
1,617 |
16 |
161.7 |
|
Luke Seward, Frankfort |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
216 |
1,612 |
24 |
161.2 |
|
Michael Ledo, Fort Wayne Luers |
2A |
Senior |
13 |
273 |
2,094 |
34 |
156.9 |
|
Nathan Walker, Tri |
A |
Junior |
9 |
188 |
1,400 |
15 |
155.5 |
|
Brian Bradshaw, Knightstown |
A |
Junior |
10 |
244 |
1,549 |
15 |
154.9 |
PASSING
|
Player, School |
Class |
Grade |
Games |
Comp. |
Attempts |
Yards |
Passing TD |
Per Game |
|
Brett Rhatigan, Lafayette Jefferson |
5A |
Senior |
11 |
170 |
329 |
3,183 |
37 |
289.3 |
|
Steve Howell, Southport |
5A |
Senior |
10 |
172 |
332 |
2,571 |
18 |
257.1 |
|
Jake Schiff, Evansville Mater Dei |
2A |
Junior |
13 |
183 |
298 |
3,301 |
38 |
253.9 |
|
Will Sullivan, Lebanon |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
162 |
313 |
2,512 |
21 |
251.2 |
|
Clayton Richard, McCutcheon |
4A |
Soph. |
12 |
181 |
330 |
2,911 |
22 |
242.5 |
|
Kirk Page, Mitchell |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
177 |
309 |
2,631 |
20 |
239.1 |
|
Elliot Vice, Southmont |
2A |
Junior |
11 |
172 |
372 |
2,555 |
26 |
233.2 |
|
Mike Rhinehart, Homestead |
5A |
Senior |
11 |
167 |
283 |
2,346 |
32 |
213.2 |
|
Mike Watson, Madison |
4A |
Junior |
10 |
153 |
296 |
2,106 |
16 |
210.6 |
|
Rob Thomas, Indpls. Broad Ripple |
5A |
Freshman |
10 |
104 |
187 |
2,080 |
19 |
208.0 |
|
Joe Ness, Logansport |
4A |
Junior |
11 |
174 |
374 |
2,286 |
19 |
207.8 |
|
Chris Hill, Lawrence North |
5A |
Senior |
10 |
140 |
263 |
2,066 |
17 |
206.6 |
|
Nathan Gibson, Northwestern |
2A |
Senior |
10 |
149 |
263 |
2,015 |
16 |
201.5 |
|
Brandon Dumford, Northeastern |
A |
Senior |
10 |
99 |
211 |
1,926 |
24 |
192.6 |
|
Brent Doty, Wawasee |
4A |
Junior |
11 |
202 |
321 |
2,091 |
23 |
190.0 |
|
Matt Ogle, Carroll (Fort Wayne) |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
133 |
247 |
2,072 |
16 |
188.3 |
|
Tim Schafer, Wheeler |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
145 |
260 |
2,022 |
18 |
183.8 |
|
Kelvin Norfleet, Harding |
2A |
Senior |
12 |
134 |
268 |
2,181 |
23 |
181.7 |
|
John Johnson, Hagerstown |
A |
Junior |
12 |
116 |
206 |
2,108 |
24 |
175.6 |
|
Justin Wentzel, South Newton |
A |
Junior |
10 |
75 |
146 |
1,737 |
24 |
173.7 |
|
Alex Kixmiller, North Knox |
2A |
Junior |
10 |
143 |
271 |
1,702 |
10 |
170.2 |
|
Doug Bouchie, Vincennes Lincoln |
4A |
Senior |
12 |
110 |
196 |
2,033 |
27 |
169.4 |
|
Curt Rawlings, Clinton Central |
A |
Senior |
13 |
86 |
173 |
2,202 |
28 |
169.3 |
|
Kyle Anslinger, Evansville Reitz |
5A |
Soph. |
10 |
118 |
224 |
1,690 |
13 |
169.0 |
|
David Eads, Franklin |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
144 |
264 |
1,662 |
16 |
166.2 |
RECEIVING
|
Player, School |
Class |
Grade |
Games |
Catches |
Yards |
Receiving TD |
Yards Per Game |
|
Pat Graham, Indpls. Broad Ripple |
5A |
Senior |
10 |
52 |
1,344 |
18 |
134.4 |
|
Travis Reynolds, Mitchell |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
91 |
1,285 |
10 |
116.8 |
|
Dustin Deno, Lafayette Jefferson |
5A |
Senior |
11 |
74 |
1,268 |
17 |
115.2 |
|
Sam Logan, South Newton |
A |
Junior |
10 |
45 |
1,128 |
18 |
112.8 |
|
Danny Gibson, Madison |
4A |
Junior |
10 |
70 |
1,125 |
11 |
112.5 |
|
Brandon Clifton, McCutcheon |
4A |
Senior |
12 |
67 |
1,295 |
15 |
107.9 |
|
Matt Singleton, Homestead |
5A |
Senior |
11 |
73 |
1,130 |
-- |
102.7 |
|
Torey Rauch, Southmont |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
67 |
1,104 |
9 |
100.3 |
|
Derreck Parkevich, Logansport |
4A |
Junior |
10 |
73 |
1,002 |
8 |
100.2 |
|
Nick Elliott, Lebanon |
3A |
Senior |
10 |
49 |
995 |
12 |
99.5 |
|
Brett Behrens, Wheeler |
2A |
Junior |
11 |
71 |
1,087 |
11 |
98.8 |
|
Dan Hartman, East Central |
4A |
Junior |
12 |
61 |
1,139 |
14 |
94.9 |
|
Ryan Hahaj, Fort Wayne Northrop |
5A |
Senior |
10 |
45 |
933 |
8 |
93.3 |
|
Ben Steckler, Southridge |
2A |
Senior |
10 |
41 |
925 |
11 |
92.5 |
|
Lucas Quinlan, Southport |
5A |
Senior |
9 |
36 |
811 |
6 |
90.1 |
|
Willy Will, NorthWood |
3A |
Senior |
13 |
50 |
1,164 |
11 |
89.5 |
|
Jared Schiff, Evansville Mater Dei |
2A |
Senior |
13 |
59 |
1,158 |
11 |
89.0 |
|
Kyle Beck, West Lafayette |
3A |
Junior |
11 |
37 |
970 |
10 |
88.1 |
|
Micah Staley, Concord |
4A |
Junior |
10 |
58 |
863 |
7 |
86.3 |
|
Patrick Mallory, Evansville Mater Dei |
2A |
Junior |
13 |
54 |
1,096 |
17 |
84.3 |
|
Nathan Whalen, Greenwood |
4A |
Senior |
10 |
37 |
842 |
8 |
84.2 |
|
Tyler Clevenger, Winchester |
2A |
Junior |
10 |
57 |
814 |
8 |
81.4 |
|
Kevin Hall, Northwestern |
2A |
Senior |
10 |
56 |
770 |
8 |
77.0 |
|
Luke Dean, Salem |
2A |
Senior |
10 |
41 |
768 |
6 |
76.8 |
|
Ben Morrow, West Washington |
A |
Senior |
12 |
38 |
901 |
12 |
75.0 |
PUNTING
3 punts per game minimum
|
Player, School |
Class |
Grade |
Games |
Punts |
Total Yards |
Best |
Avg. Punt |
|
Clay Bays, Kokomo |
5A |
Junior |
10 |
35 |
1,438 |
61 |
41.0 |
|
Ross Collins, Union City |
A |
Senior |
7 |
25 |
1,005 |
66 |
40.2 |
|
Chris Brock, Eastern (Greentown) |
A |
Senior |
10 |
44 |
1,776 |
60 |
40.3 |
|
Steve Weatherford, Terre Haute North |
5A |
Senior |
11 |
53 |
2,057 |
60 |
38.8 |
|
Justin Long, Martinsville |
5A |
Senior |
9 |
29 |
1,111 |
63 |
38.3 |
|
Clint Williams, Elwood |
3A |
Senior |
13 |
41 |
1,574 |
70 |
38.3 |
|
Russ Peterson, Indpls. Arlington |
5A |
Junior |
9 |
28 |
1,063 |
54 |
37.9 |
|
Jared Scrafton, Warsaw |
5A |
Senior |
8 |
35 |
1,317 |
55 |
37.6 |
|
Dave Helvey, Hamilton Southeastern |
5A |
Junior |
10 |
35 |
1,319 |
52 |
37.6 |
|
Ryan Linn, Southmont |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
39 |
1,445 |
57 |
37.0 |
|
Justin Grimes, Crawfordsville |
3A |
Senior |
9 |
30 |
1,096 |
-- |
36.5 |
|
Aaron Hanlin, Westfield |
3A |
Senior |
9 |
31 |
1,126 |
56 |
36.3 |
|
Phil Vorndran, DeKalb |
4A |
Junior |
10 |
36 |
1,304 |
50 |
36.2 |
|
Jeremy Malfait, Woodlan |
2A |
Senior |
11 |
40 |
1,436 |
-- |
35.9 |
|
Dustin Bales, Tipton |
2A |
Junior |
10 |
50 |
1,756 |
58 |
35.1 |
INTERCEPTIONS
|
Kyndal Hashman, Columbus East |
4A |
Senior |
11 |
14 |
0 |
|
Chase Cornils, Hagerstown |
A |
Senior |
12 |
13 |
1 |
|
Brandon Pullen, Clinton Central |
A |
Junior |
13 |
13 |
1 |
|
Theron Schmid, Attica |
A |
Senior |
13 |
13 |
0 |
|
Ben Morrow, West Washington |
A |
Senior |
12 |
12 |
0 |
|
Jeremy Newton, Linton-Stockton |
A |
Senior |
10 |
11 |
1 |
|
Eric Anthrop, Lafayette Central Catholic |
A |
Senior |
10 |
10 |
0 |
|
David Gater, East Noble |
4A |
Senior |
13 |
10 |
2 |
|
Blake Schoen, Benton Central |
3A |
Junior |
12 |
10 |
2 |
|
Deric Sharp, Danville |
2A |
Senior |
13 |
9 |
0 |
|
Billy Slama, Zionsville |
3A |
Senior |
13 |
9 |
0 |