Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc.

9150 North Meridian Street, PO 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                                                                                      October 11, 2006

Contact: Jason Wille, Sports Information Director                                                                    

E–Mail: jwille@ihsaa.org

 

 

BOYS TENNIS STATE TITLE UP FOR GRABS SATURDAY

The 40th gathering of the IHSAA Boys Tennis State Finals will feature four teams that are no strangers to this level of the tournament.

 

On Saturday at 10 am EDT, Munster (21-1) will meet Park Tudor (14-3) in one semifinal while Homestead (17-3) will battle Floyd Central (16-3) in the other semifinal at North Central High School in Indianapolis.

 

Including this year, the foursome has made 39 trips to the state finals, but only Park Tudor has managed to walk away with the championship trophy. The Panthers have done it five times, most recently in 2002. This team, with only one senior in its starting lineup, survived a pair of 3-2 matches in the semi-state last weekend to make the school’s sixth trip to the state meet. They also won the only regular season dual meeting of the four teams – a 4-1 victory over Homestead on Aug. 25.

 

Munster is back for the 10th time and first since 2001 though no Mustang team has been able to get over the semifinal hurdle since the 1977 team finished as the state runner-up. This group features five seniors among its starters, four that play doubles.

 

Homestead ousted 2005 finalist West Lafayette in last Saturday’s semifinals and then eliminated Delta in the championship to advance to state for the 17th time – second most in the state. The Spartans have had little trouble advancing to the finals over the years but have never been able to win the championship in eight tries.

 

Floyd Central is the lone holdover from last year’s finals having finished third. The Highlanders are back for the third time in four years and have two singles players and a doubles team that have each notched at least 23 victories this season. Floyd Central’s only trip to the final match came in 1993 when it finished as runner-up.

 

For more on each finalist, visit Meet the Teams.

 

Also on Saturday, the outer courts of the North Central complex will feature regional action in the Individual Singles and Doubles State Tournament. Singles players and doubles teams that win twice on Saturday will advance to the Individual State Finals on Oct. 20-21 at Park Tudor School in Indianapolis. Pairings

 

40th Annual IHSAA Team Tennis State Finals

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006.

North Central High School, 1801 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240. School Website | Driving Directions

Admission: Free.

 

Semifinals

Match 1: Munster (21-1) vs. Park Tudor (14-3). 10 am EDT

Match 2: Homestead (17-3) vs. Floyd Central (16-3). 10 am EDT

Championship

Winner of Match 1 vs. Winner of Match 2. 2 pm EDT

Consolation

Loser of Match 1 vs. Loser of Match 2. 2 pm EDT

 

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 will be used for identification. Please fax a request on company letterhead to IHSAA Sports Information Director Jason Wille at 317-575-4244. Approved requests will be available for pickup in the tennis clubhouse adjacent to the courts on Saturday.

 

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.

 

Working 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.

 

 

SOCCER TOURNAMENTS CONTINUE

The 13th Annual IHSAA Boys Soccer State Tournament continues this evening with regional semifinal action at 16 sites. The winners will return for a Saturday championship match.

 

If they survive tonight’s encounter with Munster at the Merrillville Regional, Lake Central’s boys will attempt to become the fifth team to win four consecutive regional titles.

 

The 13th girls tournament continues with sectional action on Thursday night at the 32 sites with championship action wrapping up Saturday.

 

If Center Grove survives its match with home-standing Mooresville Thursday, the Trojans will be going for their state record 12th straight sectional crown on Saturday.

 

BOYS SOCCER NOTES

 

Boys Regionals

Date: October 11, 14, 2006.

Time: Determined by host school.

Admission: $5.00 session; $7.00 both sessions.

·   Schedules PDF

 

Defending Regional Champions Still Alive

Avon, Center Grove, Evansville Memorial, Fort Wayne Canterbury, Harrison (West Lafayette), Lake Central, North Central (Indpls.), Northridge.

 

Most Consecutive Regional Championships

4 by North Central (Indianapolis), 1994-97; 4 by Center Grove, 1995-98; 4 by Washington, 1995-98; 4 by Mount Vernon (Fortville), 1997-2000.

 

Active Regional Championship Streaks (Three or more years)

3 – Lake Central.

 

Top Five All-Time Regional Championships

8 – Center Grove, Fort Wayne Canterbury, North Central (Indianapolis).

7 – Evansville Memorial, Lake Central, Logansport, Mount Vernon (Fortville), Washington.

 

 

GIRLS SOCCER NOTES

 

Girls Sectionals

Dates: October 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 2006.

Times: Determined by host school.

Admission: $5.00 per session; $8.00 all sessions.

·   Schedules PDF

 

Defending Sectional Champions (32)

Avon, Ben Davis, Bethany Christian, Bloomington South, Center Grove, Chesterton, Columbus North, East Central, Elkhart Central, Evansville Central, Evansville Memorial, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Fort Wayne Snider, Greenfield-Central, Hamilton Heights, Hammond Morton, Harrison (West Lafayette), Homestead, Jasper, Kokomo, Lake Central, LaVille, Lawrence Central, Marion, Muncie Central, Penn, Providence, Richmond, Roncalli, Terre Haute South, Valparaiso, Zionsville

 

Most Consecutive Sectional Championships

11 by Carmel, 1994-2004; 11 by Center Grove, 1995-2005

 

Active Sectional Championship Streaks (three or more years)

11 – Center Grove.

4 – Avon, Bloomington South, Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger, Hamilton Heights, Hammond Morton.

3 – East Central, Muncie Central, Providence, Richmond.

 

Top Five All-Time Sectional Championships

11 – Carmel, Center Grove, East Central.

10 – Homestead.

9 – Evansville Memorial, Lake Central.

 

 

CROSS COUNTRY REGIONALS THIS WEEKEND

The cross country state tournaments advance to their second round of races this Saturday as regionals are scheduled for 16 sites around Indiana.

 

Columbus North’s boys team, which won the Jennings County Sectional on Tuesday night will attempt to win its state record 12th consecutive regional crown on Saturday at Rushville.

 

The top 15 individuals and top five teams at each site will earn a spot in the Oct. 21 semi-states conducted at four courses.

 

·   Sectional Results

 

BOYS CROSS COUNTRY NOTES

 

Regionals

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006.

Time: Determined by host school

Admission: Free.

Advancement: The top 15 individuals and the top five teams advance to semi-state.

·   Schedule

 

Most Consecutive Regional Championships

11 by Columbus North, 1995-2005.

 

Active Regional Championship Streaks

11 – Columbus North.

 

Top Five All-Time Regional Championships

27 – Carmel.

18 – Fort Wayne Northrop.

16 – Portage.

15 – Floyd Central, Lafayette Jefferson.

 

 

GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY NOTES

 

Regionals

Date: Saturday, October 14, 2006.

Time: Determined by host school

Admission: Free.

Advancement: The top 15 individuals and the top five teams advance to semi-state.

·   Schedule

 

Most Consecutive Regional Championships

14 by Carmel, 1990-2003.

 

Active Regional Championship Streaks

9 – Columbus North.

5 – Carroll (Fort Wayne).

4 – Northridge.

3 – Center Grove.

 

Top Five All-Time Regional Championships

22 – Carmel.

17 – Columbus North.

11 – Floyd Central.

10 – Penn.

9 – Fort Wayne Northrop, Lafayette Jefferson, Valparaiso.

 

 

FOOTBALL

 

STATE STATISTICAL LEADERS

Information as of Monday, October 9, 2006

The following lists of statistical leaders are compiled from information contained at Athlistics.com, the IHSAA’s exclusive athletic statistics reporting and publishing service. The IHSAA encourages each of its member schools to participate by registering for free at Athlistics.com and updating team and individual statistics by 10 a.m. ET / 9 a.m. CT each Monday through the end of the season. Subscribers to the site will be able to assist their favorite school’s athletic department as 25 percent of subscription revenue benefits the school designated by the individual.

 

Rushing Yards per game

 

Name

Grade

School (Class)

Games

Rush

Yds.

TD

YPG

1.

Bryan Schroeder

11

North Harrison (3A)

7

151

1736

21

248.0

2.

Darren Evans

12

Warren Central (5A)

8

147

1568

33

196.0

3.

Airrence Shark

12

LaPorte (5A)

8

225

1359

21

169.9

4.

Griff Richeson

11

Lafayette Central Catholic (A)

7

123

1066

17

152.3

5.

Zac Chapman

12

East Noble (4A)

8

183

1206

11

150.8

6.

Dustin Wilson

12

Kankakee Valley (4A)

8

111

1202

22

150.3

7.

Cory Lamb

11

Clinton Central (A)

8

161

1119

9

139.9

8.

Wes Dickinson

11

Western (3A)

8

131

1113

13

139.1

9.

William Stubbs

12

Indianapolis Cathedral (4A)

8

135

1095

13

136.9

10.

Josh Allen

12

West Washington (A)

7

154

957

13

136.7

11.

Andrew Jackson

11

Hobart (4A)

8

211

1079

21

134.9

12.

Joe Leach

12

Wawasee (4A)

8

151

1077

14

134.6

13.

Ivan Murray

12

Evansville Central (4A)

8

169

1061

13

132.6

14.

Kyle Stevens

10

Delta (4A)

8

201

1040

10

130.0

15.

Albert Evans

11

Portage (5A)

8

157

1002

8

125.2

16.

Chase Simmons

10

Clinton Central (A)

8

147

993

12

124.1

17.

Andrew Alford

11

New Castle (4A)

8

140

979

10

122.4

18.

Derrick Yoder

12

Fairfield (2A)

8

120

964

13

120.5

19.

Derek Gunning

12

Madison-Grant (2A)

8

109

953

12

119.1

20.

Tyler Smith

12

Shenandoah (A)

8

150

948

10

118.5

 

Receiving Yards per game

 

Name

Grade

School (Class)

Games

Rec.

Yds.

TD

YPG