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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MEDIA INFORMATION

May 30, 2007

Contact: Jason Wille, Sports Information Director

E-mail: jwille@ihsaa.org

WARREN CENTRAL EYEING ANOTHER SWEEP IN TRACK & FIELD FINALS

After winning both girls and boys state track and field team titles last year, Warren Central will attempt another sweep this weekend in Bloomington when the IHSAA hosts the 104^th Boys State Finals and the 34^th Girls State Finals.

The boys event will be contested Friday, June 1, while the girls will compete on Saturday, June 2. The Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex on the campus of Indiana University will serve as host for the fourth year.

Both Warren Central teams enter the festivities sitting atop their respective state coaches polls and if both win this year’s crown, they’ll be the first school to do so in consecutive years. The only other schools to sweep both were Gary Roosevelt in 1983 and Fort Wayne Northrop in 2004. The Warriors also have captured the last two boys cross country state titles.

Six boys, all seniors, return to defend their 2006 crowns including Greencastle’s Andy Weatherford (1600 meters) and Evansville Harrison’s Bryce Brown (300 hurdles). Both have won those particular events the last two years and will look to cap their prep careers with a third. Weatherford will look to become just the second individual to win the 1600 three times and the first since 1991 when Gary Mann’s Eric Smooth claimed his third in a row. The 300 intermediate hurdles, run in Indiana since 1999, doesn’t have quite the history so Brown will be attempting to raise the bar as no one previously had won the event more than once. Brown is also entered in the 110 hurdles, an event he finished second in last year and won as a sophomore in 2005.

On the girls side, nine individuals who proved to be the best in the state a year ago are back for more glory.

Homestead senior Katie Veith will be going for her third state championship in four years in the pole vault and will try to raise the state meet record for the fourth straight year. She cleared 13-6 at last year’s meet.

Also of note is Culver Academies distance runner Alex Banfich. Banfich returns as the winner in the 3200 race. Banfich also has won the last two girls cross country state titles.

Boys Heat Sheets | Girls Heat Sheets

104th Annual Boys State Finals	34th Annual Girls State Finals
Date: Friday, June 1, 2007.	Date: Saturday, June 2, 2007.
Venue: Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington.	Venue: Robert C. Haugh Track and Field Complex, Indiana University, Bloomington.
Track Map PDF | IU Athletics Facility Map PDF	Track Map PDF | IU Athletics Facility Map PDF
Admission: $7.00.	Admission: $7.00.
Advancement and Event Schedule	Advancement and Event Schedule
Defending State Champions (does not include relays)	Defending State Champions (does not include relays)
· Pole Vault – Jonathan Hall, 12, Homestead. · Discus – Josh Greenwald, 12, Decatur Central. · 1600 Meters – Andy Weatherford, 12, Greencastle (two-time defending champ). · 300 Hurdles – Bryce Brown, 12, Evansville Harrison (two-time defending champ). · 800 Meters – Dan Stockberger, 12, McCutcheon. · 3200 Meters – Robert Moldovan, 12, Fort Wayne Northrop.	· Pole Vault – Katie Veith, 12, Homestead (won event as a freshman in 2004 and as a junior in 2006). · Long Jump – Erynn Young, 10, Muncie Central. · Discus – Sabrina Johnson, 12, Jeffersonville. · High Jump – Emily Breslin, 12, Indianapolis Cathedral. · 1600 Meters – Lauren Hardesty, 12, Valparaiso. · 400 Meters – Hannah Farley, 10, Park Tudor. · 800 Meters – Kathy Klump, 11, South Dearborn. · 200 Meters – Candyce McGrone, 11, Warren Central. · 3200 Meters – Alex Banfich, 11, Culver Academies.
Other Former Individual State Champions in the Field	Other Former Individual State Champions in the Field
· 110 Hurdles – Bryce Brown, 12, Evansville Harrison, won as a sophomore in 2005. · 400 Meters – Eugene Ellis, 12, Gary West Side, won the 800 meters as a sophomore in 2005.	· Discus – Rachel Deloney, 11, Bloomington North, won as a freshman in 2005. · 300 Hurdles – Silvia Massey, 12, Ben Davis, won as a sophomore in 2005.

Media Host – IHSAA Communications Director Chris Kaufman and staff assistant Don Kaczorowski will be on site throughout the weekend to assist you in your coverage of both meets.

Media Credentials – Please note that a specific media credential is required for this event. Any IHSAA credentials issued earlier this school year will not allow admittance. Please fax requests on company letterhead to IHSAA Sports Information Director at 317-575-4244 by Thursday at 4 pm ET / 3 pm CT.

Parking – All parking in the area is free of charge during the state finals except in areas designated by Indiana University. Media are advised to use the parking lot to the west of Fee Lane near Gladstein Fieldhouse and the outdoor tennis courts as they are the closest available lots to the track stadium.

Media Will-Call – Media will-call will be located near the main entrance (behind the press box) to the track stadium. Please have proper identification available.

Programs and Results – Complimentary copies of the state finals program which include heat sheets for each boys and girls event will be available to members of the media. Please visit the press box for a copy. Official results will be distributed in the media area as soon as possible after the conclusion of each event. Results also will be posted to the IHSAA website throughout the course of both meets.

Work Area – News media will be able to set up and work from a covered seating area just to the north of the press box along the front straightaway. Ample seating and phone lines for 800 or credit card calls will be available.

PARK TUDOR LOOKING FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE CROWN IN GIRLS TENNIS

Four teams that have combined for a stellar 72-1 record this season, including the two-time defending state champion, make up the field for the 33^rd Annual IHSAA Girls Tennis State Finals on Saturday.

Jasper will tangle with Munster in one semifinal while Homestead will go up against Park Tudor at North Central High School in Indianapolis. The semifinal matches begin at 10 am ET with the championship round set for 2 pm ET. Park Tudor defeated Munster, 3-2, in last year’s championship match, to become the first repeat winner since Evansville Memorial earned four straight from 1993-96. Another Munster-Park Tudor title tilt would be just the second time the same two teams have battled in consecutive years. Evansville Memorial bettered Homestead in 1995 and 1996.

Munster is making its 11^th trip to the state finals and third in the last four years. The Mustangs have been to the championship match three times since the current format came into existence in 1982 but have had to settle for the runner-up trophy each time. Senior No. 1 player Maureen Modesto was the state singles runner-up as a freshman in 2004 and enters the day undefeated at 26-0. No. 2 singles player Mary Hill, a sophomore, also sits perfect at 26-0.

Homestead has reached the state finals for the 14^th time and has advanced to the championship match six times but has been turned away each year most recently in 2004. Senior Amy Recht and sophomore Jade Johnson, the top two singles players, each have lost only once this season in 27 outings. Homestead’s only loss in dual competition this season came at the hands of Park Tudor, a 3-2 setback, on May 12.

Jasper is the lone entrant not among the 2006 foursome though the Wildcats certainly have a history in the state finals. This will be Jasper’s ninth trip to this level and first since 2003. Three times (1992, 2002, 2003) Jasper has won in the semifinal round but, like Homestead and Munster, have settled for runner-up honors each time. Jasper’s top doubles team of seniors Brooklyn Becher and Margot Eckerle are 25-1 this spring.

Park Tudor will be making its seventh trip to the state finals and hopes to add its fifth girls crown. Under the team format, the Panthers have never lost a state finals match (7-0). Coach Dave Heffern has guided Park Tudor to each championship (1998, 2000, 2005, 2006) and also owns five boys titles. On the court, Park Tudor is led by senior No. 1 singles player Megan Martzolf (20-2). Martzolf played No. 2 for last year’s championship team after winning the state singles title as a sophomore. No. 3 player Sarah McPhail is 21-0 at that position and the Panthers doubles teams are a combined 43-1 this year.

All four teams finished in the top four of the final regular season poll from the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association. Park Tudor was first followed by Munster, Homestead and Jasper.

For rosters and results from each of the four teams, click here.

Also being contested on Saturday, albeit at a different venue is the regional round of the individual single and doubles tournament. First round action at Ben Davis High School begins at 10 am ET with second round matches at 2 pm ET. Afternoon winners will advance to next weekend’s state finals at North Central High School.

For pairings for that event, click here.

33^rd IHSAA Girls Tennis State Finals

Date: Saturday, June 2.

Admission: Free.

Site: North Central High School, 1801 E. 86^th Street, Indianapolis. | School Website | Driving Directions

Semifinals, 10 am ET/ 9 am CT

Match 1: Homestead (20-1) vs. Park Tudor (17-0).

Match 2: Munster (17-0) vs. Jasper (18-0).

Championship, 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT

Match 3: Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2.

Consolation, 2 pm ET / 1 pm CT

Match 4: Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2.

Media Host – IHSAA Sports Information Director Jason Wille will be on site throughout the day to assist you in your coverage of the event.

Media Credentials – The 2006-07 IHSAA State Finals Media Credential issued to news outlets during the fall and winter tournament seasons is required for admission. News media needing credentials should fax a request on company letterhead to Sports Information Jason Wille at 317-575-4244 immediately.

Parking – Available near the tennis complex at the south side of the high school.

Programs and Results – Media in attendance should see Jason Wille for a complimentary copy of the state finals program which includes information on each team, probable lineups and tournament history. Official results for both team and individual tournaments will be available in the tennis clubhouse following each session and also be posted to the IHSAA website.

Work Area – Working space and an available phone line in the clubhouse will be available to media in attendance wishing to file stories and photographs following the event.

STATE FINALS BERTHS ON THE LINE IN SOFTBALL ON SATURDAY

The regional round of the 23rd Annual IHSAA Softball State Finals takes place this Saturday at 16 sites around Indiana. Each team will play a semifinal round in the morning with the winners returning later in the day for a championship game and a berth in the June 8 state finals on the line.

Scores from each game will be added to the IHSAA website on Saturday as they become available from the host schools.

Regionals

Dates: Saturday, June 2.

Admission: $5 per session; $7 both sessions.

Regional, State Brackets: 4A | 3A | 2A | A

NOTABLES

Defending Regional Champions Still Alive

4A – Center Grove.

3A – Boonville, Northridge.

2A – Cass, North Posey.

A – Whiting.

Most Consecutive Regional Championships

7 by Center Grove, 1992-98.

Active Regional Championship Streaks (Three or more years)

None.

Top 10 All-Time Regional Championships

13 – Center Grove.

11 – Lake Central

9 – Boonville

8 – Portage

7 – New Albany

6 – Eastside, Fort Wayne Northrop, Shenandoah.

5 – Cass, McCutcheon, Mount Vernon (Fortville), Pendleton Heights, Riverton Parke, Shakamak.

BOYS GOLF SECTIONALS TEE OFF FRIDAY

Seventeen of the 28 sectionals begin this Friday (June 1) as the 71^st Annual IHSAA Boys Golf State Tournament begins. One sectional, hosted by Warsaw and played at Stonehenge, is scheduled for Saturday with the remainder slated for next Monday. Qualifying individuals and teams will advance to one of seven regionals set for the three-day period between Thursday, June 7 and Saturday, June 9.

Richmond, which hosts at the Elks Country Club on Monday, will be gunning for its seventh consecutive sectional title, the longest active streak in the state. Another championship would be the Red Devils 30^th overall in boys golf which also leads the state. Floyd Central has won four straight sectionals and Harrison (West Lafayette) three.

Results from each site will be added to the IHSAA website as they become available from the host school.

Sectionals

Dates: Friday, June 1; Saturday, June 2; Monday, June 4.

Admission: Free.

Advancement to Regionals: Top three teams who post a team score plus the top three low individuals, including all ties for 3^rd place, excluding those individuals who advance with a team.

1. Bedford North Lawrence (14) | Otis Park | Fri, 8 am ET

Bedford North Lawrence, Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Brown County, Brownstown Central, Crothersville, Eastern Greene, Eastern (Pekin), Edgewood, Mitchell, Salem, Seymour, Trinity Lutheran, West Washington.

2. Boone Grove (14) | Lake of the Four Seasons | Fri, 8 am CT

Andrean, Boone Grove, Crown Point, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wallace, Gary West Side, Gary Wirt, Hobart, Lake Station Edison, Lowell, Merrillville, North Newton, River Forest, South Newton.

3. Crawfordsville (14) | Crawfordsville Municipal | Fri, 8 am ET

Attica, Covington, Crawfordsville, Fountain Central, Lebanon, North Montgomery, North Vermillion, Riverton Parke, Rockville, Seeger, Southmont, South Vermillion, Turkey Run, Western Boone.

4. East Noble (16) | Noble Hawk | Fri, 9 am ET

Angola, Carroll (Fort Wayne), Central Noble, Churubusco, Columbia City, DeKalb, East Noble, Eastside, Fremont, Garrett, Hamilton, Homestead, Lakewood Park Christian, Leo, West Noble, Whitko.

5. Evansville Mater Dei (14) | Fendrich | Fri, 7 am CT

Boonville, Castle, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Central, Evansville Day, Evansville Harrison, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville North, Evansville Reitz, Evansville Memorial, Mount Vernon, North Posey, Signature, Tecumseh.

6. Floyd Central (16) | Valley View | Mon, 8 am ET

Austin, Charlestown, Christian Academy of Indiana, Clarksville, Corydon, Floyd Central, Henryville, Jeffersonville, Lanesville, New Albany, New Washington, North Harrison, Providence, Scottsburg, Silver Creek, South Central (Elizabeth).

7. Fort Wayne South Side (15) | Brookwood | Fri, 8 am ET

Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Fort Wayne Canterbury, Fort Wayne Concordia, Fort Wayne Elmhurst, Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne North Side, Fort Wayne Snider, Fort Wayne South Side, Fort Wayne Wayne, Harding, Heritage, New Haven, Woodlan.

8. Greenfield-Central (12) | Greenfield Country Club | Mon, 9 am ET

Center Grove, Eastern Hancock, Edinburgh, Franklin Community, Greenfield-Central, Greenwood, Indian Creek, Knightstown, Morristown, Mount Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine, Whiteland.

9. Greensburg (14) | Greensburg Country Club | Fri, 8:30 am ET

Batesville, Columbus East, Columbus North, Franklin County, Greensburg, Hauser, North Decatur, Oldenburg Academy, Rushville, Shelbyville, South Decatur, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Triton Central, Waldron.

10. Huntington North (12) | Lafontaine | Fri, 8 am ET

Adams Central, Bellmont, Blackford, Bluffton, Eastbrook, Huntington North, Jay County, Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa, Norwell, Southern Wells.

11. Jasper (14) | Jasper Municipal | Fri, 8 am CT

Crawford County, Forest Park, Heritage Hills, Jasper, Loogootee, Northeast Dubois, Orleans, Paoli, Perry Central, Shoals, Southridge, South Spencer, Springs Valley, Tell City.

12. Lafayette Jefferson (12) | Battle Ground | Mon, 8 am ET

Benton Central, Carroll (Flora), Clinton Central, Clinton Prairie, Delphi, Frankfort, Harrison (West Lafayette), Lafayette Central Catholic, Lafayette Jefferson, McCutcheon, Rossville, West Lafayette.

13. Lake Central (13) | Palmira | Fri, 8 am CT

Calumet, East Chicago Central, Griffith, Hammond, Hammond Bishop Noll, Hammond Clark, Hammond Gavit, Hammond Morton, Hanover Central, Highland, Lake Central, Munster, Whiting.

14. Lawrence Central (14) | South Grove | Fri, 9 am

Brebeuf Jesuit, Heritage Christian, Indianapolis Bishop Chatard, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Cardinal Ritter, Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Northwest, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, North Central (Indianapolis), Park Tudor, Pike, Warren Central, Zionsville.

15. Logansport (11) | Dykeman Park | Fri, 10 am ET

Cass, Caston, Frontier, Logansport, North White, Pioneer, Rochester, Tri-County, Twin Lakes, West Central, Winamac.

16. Madison (13) | Sunrise | Mon, 9:30 am ET

East Central, Jac-Cen-Del, Jennings County, Lawrenceburg, Madison, Milan, Restoration Christian, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial, South Dearborn, South Ripley, Southwestern (Hanover), Switzerland County.

17. Martinsville (13) | Martinsville | Mon, 9:30 am ET

Avon, Brownsburg, Cascade, Cloverdale, Danville, Greencastle, Martinsville, Monrovia, Mooresville, North Putnam, Plainfield, South Putnam, Tri-West Hendricks.

18. Monroe Central (14) | Hickory Hills | Mon, 9 am ET

Cowan, Daleville, Delta, Monroe Central, Muncie Burris, Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, South Adams, Union (Modoc), Union City, Wapahani, Wes-Del, Winchester, Yorktown.

19. Noblesville (16) | Harbour Trees | Mon, 12:30 pm ET

Alexandria, Anderson, Anderson Highland, Carmel, Elwood, Fishers, Frankton, Guerin Catholic, Hamilton Southeastern, Lapel, Liberty Christian, Noblesville, Pendleton Heights, Sheridan, University, Westfield.

20. Northridge (13) | Spring Meadow Farm | Fri, 8 am ET

Bethany Christian, Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Christian Academy, Elkhart Memorial, Fairfield, Goshen, Jimtown, Lakeland, Northridge, NorthWood, Prairie Heights, Westview.

21. Owen Valley (13) | Rolling Meadows | Mon, 10 am ET

Bloomfield, Clay City, Linton-Stockton, North Central (Farmersburg), Northview, Owen Valley, Shakamak, Sullivan, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, Union (Dugger), West Vigo, White River Valley.

22. Richmond (12) | Elks Country Club | Mon, 9 am ET

Blue River Valley, Cambridge City Lincoln, Centerville, Connersville, Hagerstown, New Castle, North-eastern, Randolph Southern, Richmond, Shenandoah, Tri, Union County.

23. South Bend Riley (12) | Erskine | Fri, 7:30 am ET

Glenn, LaPorte, LaVille, Mishawaka, Mishawaka Marian, New Prairie, Penn, South Bend Adams, South Bend Clay, South Bend Riley, South Bend St. Joseph’s, South Bend Washington.

24. Southport (11) | Heartland Crossing | Fri, 7:30 am ET

Beech Grove, Ben Davis, Covenant Christian, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Scecina, Perry Meridian, Roncalli, Southport, Speedway.

25. Valparaiso (15) | Forest Park | Fri, 9 am CT

Chesterton, Kankakee Valley, Knox, Kouts, Michigan City, Michigan City Marquette, Morgan Township, North Judson, Oregon-Davis, Portage, Rensselaer Central, South Central (Union Mills), Valparaiso, Westville, Wheeler.

26. Vincennes Lincoln (11) | Vincennes Elks Country Club | Fri, 9 am CT

Barr-Reeve, Gibson Southern, North Daviess, North Knox, Oakland City Wood, Pike Central, Princeton, South Knox, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington, Washington Catholic.

27. Warsaw (13) | Stonehenge | Sat, 11 am ET

Argos, Bremen, Culver Academies, Culver Community, Manchester, Northfield, Plymouth, Southwood, Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Wabash, Warsaw, Wawasee.

28. Western (12) | Chippendale | Mon, 10 am ET

Eastern (Greentown), Hamilton Heights, Kokomo, Maconaquah, North Miami, Northwestern, Oak Hill, Peru, Taylor, Tipton, Tri-Central, Western.

NOTABLES

Defending Sectional Champions

Andrean, Avon, Ben Davis, Bloomington South, Evansville Central, Floyd Central, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Greensburg, Greenwood, Harrison (West Lafayette), Homestead, Huntington North, Jasper, Lake Central, Linton-Stockton, Madison, Mishawaka Marian, North Montgomery, Northridge, Park Tudor, Peru, Richmond, Rochester, Valparaiso, Vincennes Lincoln, Warsaw, Westfield, Yorktown.

Most Consecutive Sectional Championships

13 by Columbus North, 1978-90.

Active Sectional Championship Streaks (Three or more years)

6 – Richmond.

4 – Floyd Central.

3 – Harrison (West Lafayette).

Top 10 All-Time Sectional Championships

29 – Richmond.

24 – Columbus / Columbus North.

23 – Lafayette Jefferson.

22 – Logansport.

21 – Warsaw.

20 – Anderson, Marion.

19 – Valparaiso.

18 – North Central (Indianapolis).

17 – Floyd Central, Terre Haute North.

BASEBALL SECTIONALS CONTINUING THIS WEEK, REGIONALS TUESDAY

Sixty-four sectional champions will be crowned by the end of the week as tournament play continues this week in the 41st Annual IHSAA Baseball State Tournament Series.

The sectional champions will move on for a one-game regional on Tuesday, June 5, and be played on the home field of the even-numbered sectional winner. Pairings will be announced over the weekend.

Scores will be added to the IHSAA nightly throughout the remainder of the week.

Sectionals

Dates: Monday, May 28 – Saturday, June 2.

Admission: $5 per session; $8 all sessions.

Sectional Brackets: 4A | 3A | 2A | A

Regionals

Date: Tuesday, June 5.

Admission: $5.

Home Team: The winner of the even-numbered sectional will serve as the host.

Regional, State Brackets: 4A | 3A | 2A | A

NOTABLES

Defending Regional Champions

4A – Evansville Central, Fort Wayne Snider, Greenfield-Central, Indianapolis Cathedral, Munster, Penn, Terre Haute North, Zionsville.

3A – Connersville, Crawfordsville, Hammond Clark, Jasper, Norwell, Plymouth, West Lafayette, Whiteland.

2A– Glenn, Hagerstown, Hammond Bishop Noll, North Posey, Northfield, Oak Hill, Park Tudor, South Ripley.

A– Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Frontier, Hauser, Lapel, Orleans, Shakamak, South Central (Union Mills), Tecumseh.

Most Consecutive Regional Championships

8 by LaPorte, 1975-82.

Active Regional Championship Streaks

3 years – Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Hauser, Shakamak.

Top 10 All-Time Regional Championships

21 – LaPorte.

20 – Jasper.

16 – Evansville Memorial.

15 – Logansport.

12 – Richmond.

11 – Jeffersonville, Lafayette Jefferson, Terre Haute North.

9 – Columbus East, Plymouth.

Defending Sectional Champions

4A – Crown Point, Decatur Central, East Central, Evansville Central, Fort Wayne Snider, Greenfield-Central, Harrison (West Lafayette), Indianapolis Cathedral, Jennings County, LaPorte, Munster, North Central (Indianapolis), Penn, Terre Haute North, Warsaw, Zionsville.

3A – Andrean, Connersville, Crawfordsville, Edgewood, Hamilton Heights, Hammond Clark, Jasper, Madison, New Haven, Mississinewa, Mount Vernon, Norwell, Plymouth, West Lafayette, West Noble, Whiteland.

2A – Austin, Churubusco, Glenn, Hagerstown, Hammond Bishop Noll, Mitchell, North Judson, North Posey, Northfield, Oak Hill, Park Tudor, Seeger, Shenandoah, South Putnam, South Ripley, Woodlan.

A – Borden, Cowan, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Frontier, Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Kouts, Lapel, North White, Orleans, Rockville, Shakamak, South Central (Union Mills), Tecumseh, Vincennes Rivet, Wes-Del.

Most Consecutive Sectional Championships

21