IHSAA Executive Committee

Minutes from the February 18, 2005 meeting in Indianapolis

 

PRESENT

Chairperson Lee Lonzo, Nancy Alspaugh, Bill Amerson, Randy Barrett, Jim Feist, Phillip Gardner, Phil Hoskins, Patrick Mapes, Paul Neidig, Pam Noble, Geoff Penrod, Michael Powell, Janis Qualizza, Roy Simpson, Roger Weaver, Executive Committee Members Elect Herb Resler, Commissioner Blake Ress, Associate Commissioner Ray Craft, Assistant Commissioners Bobby Cox, Sandy Searcy, Theresia Wynns, Communications Director Joe Gentry, Sports Information Director Jason Wille, and Attorney Robert Baker.

 

MINUTES

Minutes of the January 20, 2005 meeting were recommended for approval.  A motion for approval was made by Randy Barrett; seconded by Patrick Mapes; motion passed 15-0.

 

2005 BASEBALL TOURNAMENT SERIES

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2005 Baseball Tournament Series.  Listed below are the proposed sites:

 

Sectionals 

Sectional tournament play must begin on Memorial Day, Monday, May 30, 2005.  All sectional championships should be completed prior to Saturday, June 4, 2005.

 

CLASS AAAA

CLASS AA

1.   Munster

33.   Lake Station Edison

2.   Chesterton

34.   Rochester

3.   South Bend Clay

35.   Jimtown

4.   Elkhart Memorial

36.   Eastside

5.   Dekalb

37.   Woodlan

6.   Homestead

38.   Wabash

7.   Lafayette Jefferson

39.   North Montgomery

8.   Avon

40.   Eastbrook

9.   Anderson

41.   Frankton

10. North Central (Indpls.)

42.   Union County

11. Lawrence North

43.   Indianapolis Scecina

12. Franklin

44.   Cascade

13. Plainfield

45.   South Ripley

14. East Central

46.   Clarksville

15. Jennings County

47.   Eastern (Greene)

16. Evansville North

48.   Southridge

 

 

CLASS AAA

CLASS A

17. Hammond Gavit

49.   Morgan Township

18. Kankakee Valley

50.   Michigan City Marquette

19. Plymouth

51.   Carroll (Flora)

20. Angola

52.   Tri-County

21. Whitko

53.   Howe Military

22. New Haven

54.   Wes-Del

23. Twin Lakes

55.   Monroe Central

24. Tipton

56.   Indianapolis Ritter

25. West Vigo

57.   Hauser

26. Lebanon

58.   Shawe Memorial

27. Pendleton Heights

59.   Springs Valley

28. Whiteland

60.   Lanesville

29. Connersville

61.   Riverton Parke

30. Silver Creek

62.   Shakamak

31. Jasper

63.   Loogootee

32. Evansville Bosse

64.   Tecumseh

 

 

 

Regionals

The regional will be held on the following Tuesday, June 7, 2005, with two teams per site at 32 sites.  The winner of even number sectionals will serve as host sites for the regional.

 

Semi-State

Semi-state games, with four teams per site, will be played on Saturday, June 11, 2005, at eight sites. 

South

4A        Evansville North

3A        Jasper

2A        Southridge

1A        Avon

 

North

4A        South Bend Clay

3A        Plymouth

2A        Lafayette

1A        Kokomo

 

State Finals – Loeb Stadium, Lafayette, Indiana

The State Championships in each of the four classes will be contested at Loeb Stadium in Lafayette on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, 2005.  A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2005 Baseball Tournament Series was made by Jim Feist; seconded by Dennis Bunda; motion passed 15-0.

 

2005 TRACK & FIELD TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2005 Track & Field Tournament Series.  Included in this report were the following recommendations for changes in host sites:

 

Girls Sectional – May 17, 2005

From Decatur Central                 To Ben Davis

From Gary Roosevelt                  To Gary West Side

From East Noble                        To Angola

From Tippecanoe Valley             To Rochester

From New Palestine                   To Shelbyville

From Owen Valley                     To Bloomington South

Girls pole vault will be a scored event in 2005.  Five girls’ sectional sites do not currently maintain equipment to accommodate the starting height in this event.  In those cases, the girls pole vault event will be held at an alternative location on Monday, May 16th.  The sites are included below:

 

Bluffton – girls pole vault to be held at Fort Wayne Wayne

Franklin County – girls pole to be held at East Central

Madison-Grant – girls pole vault to be held at Kokomo

Muncie Southside – girls pole vault to be held at Muncie Central

Perry Central – girls pole vault to be held at Jasper          

 

 

Boys Sectional – May 19, 2005

From Ben Davis                         To Decatur Central

From Bloomington North             To Edgewood 

From Angola                              To East Noble

From Warren Central                  To Shelbyville

From Franklin                            To Connersville

From Carmel                             To Hamilton Southeastern                                  

 

Boys Regional – May 26, 2005

From Bloomington North             To Edgewood

                                               

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported that the Girls and Boys State Championships will be hosted by Indiana University.  The boys meet will take place on June 3, 2005, and the girls meet will be held on June 4, 2005.  A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2005 Track & Field Tournament Series was made by Phil Hoskins; seconded by Randy Barrett; motion passed 16-0.

 

2005 BOYS GOLF TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Cox reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2005 Boys Golf Tournament Series.  This report recommended the following host site change:

 

Boys Sectionals:          From Peru                     To Western

Boys Regionals:           From Anderson              To Muncie Central

 

The Boys Golf State Championships will be held June 14-15, 2005, at the Legends of Indiana Golf Club in Franklin Indiana.  A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2005 Boys Golf Tournament Series was made by Geoff Penrod; seconded by Paul Neidig; motion passed 16-0.

 

2005 GIRLS TENNIS TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the general format and host site changes for the 2005 Girls Tennis Tournament Series.  The following host sites were recommended:

 

Sectionals

1.      Anderson Highland (4): Anderson, Anderson High­land, Elwood, Frankton.

2.      Ben Davis (5): Ben Davis, Covenant Christian, Indianapolis Northwest, Indianapolis Ritter, Speedway.

3.      Bloomington South (5): Bedford North Lawrence, Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Edgewood, Mar­tinsville.

4.      Bremen (5): Bremen, Glenn, LaVille, Plymouth, Triton.

5.      Avon (5): Avon, Brownsburg, Danville, Mooresville, Plainfield.

6.      Carmel (5): Carmel, Hamilton Heights, Hamilton Southeast­ern, Noblesville, Westfield.

7.      Carroll (Fort Wayne) (5): Carroll (F.W.), Fort Wayne Dwenger, Fort Wayne Northrop, Fort Wayne Snider, Leo.

8.      Center Grove (5): Center Grove, Franklin, Greenwood, Indian Creek, Whiteland.

9.      Columbus East (5): Brown County, Columbus East, Columbus North, Edinburgh, Hauser.

10.     Connersville (4): Connersville, Franklin County, Rushville, Union County.

11.     Crawfordsville (5): Crawfordsville, North Montgomery, Rockville, Southmont, Turkey Run.

12.     Crown Point (5): Crown Point, Hanover Central, Kankakee Valley, Lowell, Rensselaer Central.

13.     Culver Academy (4): Culver Academy, Knox, North Judson, Rochester.

14.     Decatur Central (4): Decatur Central, Indianapolis Manual, Perry Meridian, Southport.

15.     DeKalb (4): Angola, DeKalb, Fremont, Prairie Heights.

16.     East Noble (5): Central Noble, East Noble, Lakeland, West Noble, Westview.

17.     Evansville Bosse (5): Evansville Bosse, Evansville Day, Evansville Harrison, Evansville Memorial, Evansville North.

18.     Floyd Central (5): Crawford County, Eastern (Pekin), Floyd Central, North Harrison, Salem.

19.     Covington (5): Attica, Benton Central, Coving­ton, Fountain Central, Seeger.

20.     F.W. Concordia (6): F.W. Concordia, F.W. Luers, F.W. North Side, F.W. South Side, Harding, New Haven.

21.     Franklin Central (5): Beech Grove, Franklin Central, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Howe, Roncalli

22.     Greensburg (5): Greensburg, Jennings Co., Madison, Shawe Memorial, Southwestern (Hanover).

23.     Hammond Clark (5): E. Chicago Central, Hammond, Hammond Clark, Hammond Noll, Whiting.

24.     Highland (4): Calumet, Gary Westside, Griffith, Highland.

25.     Homestead (6): Columbia City, F.W. Canterbury, F.W. Elmhurst, F.W. Wayne, Homestead, Whitko.

26.     Jasper (5): Forest Park, Jasper, Northeast Dubois, Southridge, Springs Valley.

27.     Jeffersonville (5): Charlestown, Clarksville, Jeffersonville, Providence, New Washington.

28.     Kokomo (6): Eastern (Greentown), Kokomo, Northwestern, Taylor, Tipton, Western.

29.     Lake Station Edison (4): Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wirt, Lake Station Edison, River Forest.

30.     LaPorte (4): Michigan City, Michigan City Marquette, New Prairie.

31.     Lawrence North (5): Indianapolis Arlington, Indianapolis Scecina, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, Warren Central.

32.     Lawrenceburg (6): Batesville, East Central, Lawrenceburg, Milan, Oldenburg Academy, South Dearborn.

33.     Lebanon (5): Frankfort, Lebanon, Rossville, Western Boone, Zionsville.

34.     Logansport (5): Carroll (Flora), Cass, Delphi, Logansport, Twin Lakes.

35.     Loogootee (6): Barr-Reeve, Bloomfield, Loogootee, North Daviess, Paoli, White River Valley.

36.     Marion (5): Blackford, Jay Co., Madison-Grant, Marion, Mississinewa.

37.     Merrillville (4): Andrean, Gary Wallace, Hobart, Merrillville.

38.     Mount Vernon (5): Evansville Central, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville Reitz, Mt. Vernon, North Posey.

39.     Mount Vernon (Fortville) (6): Eastern Hancock, Greenfield-Central, Lapel, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Palestine, Pendleton Heights.

40.     Muncie Central (4): Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, Winchester, Union City.

41.     Munster (4): Hammond Gavit, Hammond Morton, Lake Central, Munster.

42.     New Albany (4): Corydon, Lanesville, New Albany, South Central (Elizabeth).

43.     New Castle (5): Blue River Valley, Knightstown, New Castle, Shenandoah, Tri.

44.     North Central (Indpls.) (5): Heritage Christian, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Chatard, North Central (Indpls.)

45.     Concord (4): Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Northridge.

46.     Northview (5): Greencastle, Linton-Stockton, Northview, Owen Valley, South Putnam.

47.     NorthWood (5): Bethany Christian, Fairfield, Goshen, Jimtown, NorthWood.

48.     Norwell (6): Adams Central, Bellmont, Bluffton, Hunting­ton North, Norwell, South Adams.

49.     Penn (4): Mishawaka, Mishawaka Marian, Penn, South Bend Adams.

50.     Peru (6): Maconaquah, Manchester, Northfield, Peru, Southwood, Wabash.

51.     Pike (5): Brebeuf, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, International, Park Tudor, Pike.

52.     Portage (5): Boone Grove, Chesterton, Portage, Valparaiso, Wheeler.

53.     Princeton (5): Gibson Southern, Oakland City, Pike Central, Princeton, Tecumseh.

54.     Richmond (6): Cambridge City, Centerville, Hagerstown, Northeastern, Randolph Southern, Richmond.

55.     Seymour (4): Austin, Brownstown, Scottsburg, Seymour.

56.     Shelbyville (5): Morristown, Shelbyville, Southwestern (Shelbyville), Triton Central, Waldron.

57.     Silver Creek (4): Borden, Christian Academy, Henryville, Silver Creek.

58.     South Bend Clay (4): South Bend Clay, South Bend Riley, South Bend St. Joseph’s, South Bend Washington.

59.     South Spencer (5): Boonville, Castle, Heritage Hills, South Spencer, Tell City.

60.     Terre Haute North (5): South Vermillion, Sullivan, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, West Vigo.

61.     Vincennes Lincoln (4): Vincennes Lincoln, Vincennes Rivet, Washington, Washington Catholic.

62.     Wawasee (4): Churubusco, Tippecanoe Valley, Warsaw, Wawasee.

63.     West Lafayette (5): Harrison (W.L.), Lafayette Central Catholic, Lafayette Jefferson, McCutcheon, West Lafayette.

64.     Yorktown (4): Alexandria, Delta, Muncie Burris, Yorktown.

 

Regionals

1.      Ben Davis: Winners at Avon, Ben Davis, Decatur Central, Pike.

2.      Center Grove: Winners Center Grove, Franklin Central, Northview; Shelbyville, Franklin Central.

3.      Delta: Winners at Anderson Highland, Muncie Central, Norwell, Yorktown.

4.      Highland: Winners at Crown Point, Hammond Clark, Highland, Munster.

5.      Homestead: Winners at Carroll (FW), East Noble, Fort Wayne Concordia, Homestead.

6.      Jasper: Winners at Evansville Bosse, Jasper, Loogootee, South Spencer.

7.      West Lafayette: Winners at Covington, Crawfordville, Lebanon, West Lafayette.

8.      North Central (Indpls.): Winners at Carmel, Lawrence North, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), North Central (Indpls.).

9.      Northridge: Winners at DeKalb, Northridge, NorthWood, Wawasee.

10.     Peru: Winners at Kokomo, Logansport, Marion, Peru.

11.     Portage: Winners at Lake Station Edison, LaPorte, Merrillville, Portage.

12.     Richmond: Winners at Connersville, Lawrenceburg, New Castle, Richmond.

13.     Seymour: Winners at Bloomington South, Columbus East, Greensburg, Seymour.

14.     Floyd Central: Winners at Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, New Albany, Silver Creek.

15.     South Bend Clay: Winners at Bremen, Culver Academy, Penn, South Bend Clay.

16.     Vincennes Lincoln: Winners at Mount Vernon, Princeton, Terre Haute North, Vincennes Lincoln.

 

Semi-States

1.      Carroll (Fort Wayne): Winners at Delta, Homestead, Peru, West Lafayette.

2.      Jasper: Winners at Floyd Central, Jasper, Seymour, Vincennes Lincoln.

3.      North Central (Indpls.): Winners at Ben Davis, Center Grove, North Central (Indpls.), Richmond.

4.      LaPorte: Winners at Highland, Northridge, Portage, South Bend Clay.

 

State

Team - North Central High School (Indpls.), June 4, 2005

Singles/Doubles – North Central (Indpls.), June 10, 11, 2005 

           

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2005 Girls Tennis Tournament Series was made by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­Phillip Gardner; seconded by Pam Noble; motion passed 16-0.

 

2005 SOFTBALL TOURNAMENT SERIES

Assistant Commissioner Searcy reported on the general format, sites and other preliminary plans for the 2005 Softball Tournament Series.  At the state level, semi-final competition will take place at four sites – Carmel High School, Hamilton Southeastern High School, North Central High School, and Pike High School, on Friday, June 10, 2005.  The state finals will be hosted by Ben Davis High School, and held on Saturday, June 11.   The following recommendations were made for host sites:

 

Sectionals – May 23 – 28, 2005

 Class 4A

1.      Highland (5): East Chicago Central, Highland, Lake Central, Lowell, Munster.

2.      Crown Point (6): Chesterton, Crown Point, Hobart, Merrillville, Portage, Valparaiso.

3.      South Bend Adams (6):  LaPorte, Michigan City, South Bend Adams, South Bend Clay, South Bend Riley, South Bend Washington.

4.      Elkhart Memorial (6): Concord, Elkhart Central, Elkhart Memorial, Goshen, Mishawaka, Penn.

5.      Columbia City (5): Carroll (Ft. Wayne), Columbia City, DeKalb, East Noble, Warsaw.

6.      Homestead (6): Ft. Wayne Northrop, Ft. Wayne North Side, Ft. Wayne Snider, Ft. Wayne South Side, Homestead, Huntington North.

7.      Harrison (W. Lafayette) (6): Harrison (W. Lafayette), Kokomo, Lafayette Jefferson, Logansport, Marion, McCutcheon.

8.      Anderson (6): Anderson, Anderson Highland, Greenfield-Central, Muncie Central, Muncie Southside, Richmond.

9.      Noblesville (6): Carmel, Hamilton Southeastern, Indianapolis Broad Ripple, Noblesville, North Central (Indianapolis), Westfield.

10.     Warren Central (6): Indianapolis Cathedral, Indianapolis Manual, Indianapolis Arsenal Technical, Lawrence Central, Lawrence North, Warren Central.

11.     Center Grove (7): Center Grove, Decatur Central, Franklin Central, Franklin Community, Greenwood, Perry Meridian, Southport.

12.     Brownsburg (6): Avon, Ben Davis, Brownsburg, Indianapolis Northwest, Pike, Zionsville.

13.     Terre Haute North (6): Martinsville, Mooresville, Northview, Plainfield, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South.

14.     Shelbyville (6): Bloomington North, Bloomington South, Columbus East, Columbus North, East Central, Shelbyville.

15.     Bedford North Lawrence (6): Bedford North Lawrence, Floyd Central, Jeffersonville, Jennings County, New Albany, Seymour

16.     Evansville North (5): Castle, Evansville Central, Evansville Harrison, Evansville North, Evansville Reitz.

 

Class 3A

17.     Griffith (6): Calumet, Griffith, Hammond, Hammond Clark, Hammond Gavit, Hammond Morton.

18.     Andrean (4): Andrean, Gary Roosevelt, Gary Wirt, Kankakee Valley.

19.     So. Bend St Joseph’s (6): Culver Academy, Knox, Mishawaka Marian, New Prairie, Plymouth, So.Bend St. Joseph’s.

20.     Twin Lakes (6): Benton Central, Frankfort, Maconaquah, Twin Lakes, West Lafayette, Western.

21.     Lakeland (6): Angola, Lakeland, Northridge, NorthWood, Wawasee, West Noble.

22.     F. W. Elmhurst (6): F.W. Elmhurst, F.W. Wayne, Norwell, Peru, Tippecanoe Valley, Whitko

23.     F. W. Concordia (6): Bellmont, F.W. Concordia, F.W. Dwenger, F.W. Luers, Leo, New Haven.

24.     Blackford (6): Blackford, Delta, Elwood, Jay County, Mississinewa, Tipton.

25.     Crawfordsville (6): Brebeuf Jesuit, Crawfordsville, Danville, Lebanon, Southmont, Western Boone.

26.     Roncalli (6): Beech Grove, Indianapolis Chatard, Indianapolis Howe, Indianapolis Washington, Roncalli, Whiteland.

27.     Mt. Vernon (Fortville) (6): Hamilton Heights, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), New Castle, New Palestine, Pendleton Heights, Yorktown.

28.     Franklin County (6): Batesville, Connersville, Franklin County, Greensburg, Rushville, South Dearborn.

29.     Edgewood (6): Brown County, Edgewood, Greencastle, Owen Valley, Sullivan, West Vigo.

30.     North Harrison (6): Corydon Central, Madison Consolidated, North Harrison, Salem, Scottsburg, Silver Creek.

31.     Pike Central (6): Gibson Southern, Jasper, Pike Central, Princeton, Vincennes Lincoln, Washington.

32.     Evansville Memorial (6): Boonville, Evansville Bosse, Evansville Mater Dei, Evansville Memorial, Heritage Hills, Mt. Vernon.

 

Class 2A

33.     Hammond Bishop Noll (5):  Boone Grove, Hammond Bishop Noll, Hanover Central, Lake Station Edison, Wheeler.

34.     Bremen (6):   Bremen, Fairfield, Glenn, Jimtown, LaVille, Westview.

35.     Winamac (5):  North Judson, North Newton, Rensselaer Central, Rochester, Winamac.

36.     North Montgomery (6):  Clinton Central, Delphi, Fountain Central, North Montgomery, Seeger, Sheridan.

37.     Garrett (6):  Central Noble, Churubusco, Eastside, Fremont, Garrett, Prairie Heights. 

38.     Adams Central (6):  Adams Central, Bluffton, Harding, Heritage, South Adams, Woodlan.

39.     Northfield (6):  Cass, Manchester, Northfield, North Miami, Southwood, Wabash.

40.     Eastern (Greentown) (6):  Eastbrook, Eastern (Greentown), Madison-Grant, Northwestern, Oak Hill, Taylor.

41.     Frankton (6): Alexandria, Eastern Hancock, Frankton, Knightstown, Shenandoah, Wapahani.

42.     Cambridge City Lincoln (5):  Cambridge City Lincoln, Centerville, Northeastern, Union County, Winchester.

43.     Park Tudor (6): Heritage Christian, Indian Creek, Indpls. Scecina, Park Tudor, Speedway, Triton Central.

44.     Lawrenceburg (6):  Lawrenceburg, Milan, North Decatur, South Ripley, Southwestern (Hanover), Switzerland County.

45.     Tri-West Hendricks (7):  Cascade, Cloverdale, Monrovia, North Putnam, South Putnam, South Vermillion, Tri-West Hendricks.

46.     Mitchell (6):  Eastern Greene, Linton-Stockton, Mitchell, North Knox, Paoli, South Knox.

47.     Eastern Pekin (6):  Austin, Brownstown Central, Charlestown, Clarksville, Eastern (Pekin), Providence.

48.     Forest Park (7):  Crawford County, Forest Park, North Posey, Perry Central, Southridge, South Spencer, Tell City.

 

Class A

49.     Whiting (7):  Hebron, Kouts, LaCrosse, Morgan Township, River Forest, Washington Township, Whiting.

50.     South Central (UM) (5):  Culver Community, Michigan City Marquette, South Central (Union Mills), Triton, Westville.

51.     F.W. Canterbury (6): Elkhart Christian, Bethany Christian, Ft. Wayne Blackhawk, Ft. Wayne Canterbury, Hamilton, Lakewood Park Christian.

52.     Pioneer (6):  Caston, North White, Pioneer, South Newton, Tri-County, West Central.

53.     Clinton Prairie (5):  Carroll (Flora), Clinton Prairie, Frontier, Lafayette Central Catholic, Rossville.

54.     Wes-Del (5): Daleville, Marian Lakeview Christian, Southern Wells, Tri-Central, Wes-Del.

55.     Monroe Central (4):  Cowan, Monroe Central, Randolph Southern, Tri.

56.     Indianapolis Lutheran (5):  Covenant Christian, Eminence, Indianapolis Lutheran, Indianapolis Ritter, Lapel.

57.     Hauser (4):  Hauser, Morristown, Oldenburg Academy, South Decatur.

58.     Jac-Cen-Del (4):  Crothersville, Jac-Cen-Del, Rising Sun, Shawe Memorial.

59.     Northeast Dubois (4):  Northeast Dubois, Orleans, Springs Valley, West Washington.

60.     Lanesville (6):  Christian Academy of Indiana, Henryville, Lanesville, New Washington, Restoration Christian, South Central (Elizabeth).

61.     Riverton Parke (6):  Attica, Covington, North Vermillion, Riverton Parke, Rockville, Turkey Run.

62.     Clay City (6): Bloomfield, Clay City, North Central (Farmersburg), Shakamak, Union (Dugger), White River Valley.

63.     Barr-Reeve (4):  Barr-Reeve, Loogootee, North Daviess, Shoals.

64.     Oakland City Wood (4): Cannelton, New Harmony, Oakland City Wood, Tecumseh.

 

Girls Regionals – June 4, 2005

Class 4A

1.      Elkhart Memorial: Winners at Crown Point, Elkhart Memorial, Highland, South Bend Adams.

2.      DeKalb: Winners at Anderson, Columbia City, Harrison (W. Laf.), Homestead.

3.      Center Grove: Winners at Brownsburg, Center Grove, Warren Central, Westfield.

4.      Jeffersonville: Winners at Bedford NL, Evansville North, Shelbyville, Terre Haute North.

 

Class 3A

5.      Twin Lakes: Winners at Andrean, Griffith, South Bend St. Joseph’s, Twin Lakes.

6.      Bellmont: Winners at Blackford, Fort Wayne Concordia, Fort Wayne Elmhurst, Lakeland.

7.      Mt. Vernon (Fortville): Winners at Crawfordsville, Franklin County, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Roncalli.

8.      Boonville: Winners at Edgewood, Evansville Memorial, North Harrison, Pike Central.

 

Class 2A

9.      LaVille: Winners at Bremen, Hammond Bishop Noll, North Montgomery, Winamac.

10.     Garrett: Winners at Adams Central, Eastern (Greentown), Garrett, Northfield.

11.     Shenandoah: Winners at Cambridge City Lincoln, Frankton, Lawrenceburg, Park Tudor.

12.     Forest Park: Winners at Forest Park, Eastern (Pekin), Mitchell, Tri-West Hendricks.

 

Class A

13.     Caston: Winners at F.W. Canterbury, Pioneer, South Central (UM), Whiting.

14.     Clinton Prairie: Winners at Clinton Prairie, Indianapolis Lutheran, Monroe Central, Wes-Del.

15.     Lanesville: Winners at Hauser, Jac-Cen-Del, Lanesville, Northeast Dubois.

16.     Barr-Reeve: Winners at Barr-Reeve, Clay City, North Daviess, Oakland City Wood, Riverton Parke.

 

State Semifinal Games - June 10, 2005

Class 4A

Carmel: (6:30 p.m.) Winners at Center Grove, Elkhart Memorial, DeKalb, Jeffersonville.

Class 3A

Pike: (6:30 p.m.) Winners at Bellmont, Boonville, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), Twin Lakes.

Class 2A

North Central (Indpls.): (6:30 p.m.) Winners at Forest Park, Garrett, LaVille, Shenandaoh.

Class 1A

Hamilton Southeastern (6:30 p.m.)  Winners at Barr-Reeve, Caston, Clinton Prairie, Lanesville.

 

Championship Games – June 11, 2005

Ben Davis High School

Class 1A  - 10:30 a.m.

Class 2A  - 1:30 p.m.

Class 3A  - 4:30 p.m.

Class 4A - 7:30 p.m.

 

A motion to approve the recommendations for the 2005 Softball Tournament Series was made by Nancy Alspaugh; seconded by Janis Qualizza; motion passed 16-0.

 

APPROVE HOST SITE FOR THE 2005 CROSS COUNTRY STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

Commissioner Ress recommended that the Cross Country State Championships be held at the LaVerne Gibson Cross Country Course, Terre Haute, in 2005 and 2006.  A motion to approve the recommendation was made by Randy Barrett; seconded by Phillip Gardner; motion approved 16-0.

 

NATIONAL FEDERATION LEGAL SEMINAR

Approval was requested for Commissioner Ress and IHSAA Attorney Robert Baker to attend the legal seminar sponsored by the National Federation on April 22-23, 2005.  This seminar will be conducted in Indianapolis.  A motion to approve the IHSAA’s participation in the NFHS legal seminar was made by Jim Feist; seconded by Michael Powell; motion passed 16-0.

 

APPROVAL FOR EXECUTIVE STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS TO ATTEND NFHS ANNUAL SUMMER CONFERENCE

Commissioner Ress requested permission for the executive staff and the Board of Directors to attend the annual meeting of the National Federation of State High School Associations, June 29 - July 2, 2005.  A motion to approve this request was made by Nancy Alspaugh; seconded by Phil Hoskins; motion passed 16-0.

 

TENNIS COACHES PROPOSALS

Tim Cleland of Delta High School, representing the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association, and Mark Noe of Indianapolis Cathedral High School, representing the Indiana Coaches of Girls Sports Association Tennis Committee, presented the following proposals:

  1. The number of players permitted to participate in the preseason scrimmage should be extended from the current limit of 14 to a new maximum of 20 as long as the courts are available.  The scrimmage still must be completed in 90 minutes.
  2. Schools should have an additional scheduling option of 16 dual matches and 0 tournaments.

 

TRANSFERS

Associate Commissioner Craft reported on transfers that have been ruled upon during the 2004-05 school year.  This report included the following actions as of February 2005:

 

Full Eligibility

 2,451

   

Limited Eligibility

   176

 

Ineligible

     44

 

Totals

 2,671

 

SPORTSMANSHIP

Assistant Commissioner Wynns reported on the unsporting behavior conduct reports that the Association has received as of February 18, 2005.  A total of 179 unsporting behavior reports have been filed for the winter season, which is an improvement over last year at this time.  To date, the Association has received 524 unsporting behavior reports, as compared to 652 reports received at this time last year.    

 

LITIGATION REPORT

Attorney Robert Baker updated the Executive Committee on the current status of pending litigation against the Association.

 

IHSAA DISTINGUISHED MEDIA SERVICE AWARD

A report was given on the recipients of the 2004-05 Distinguished Media Service Award winners.  This year’s recipients were:

 

District I

Chris Breach, sports editor for the Logansport Pharos-Tribune, was selected as the 2004-05 recipient of the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award for District I.  Breach was honored on Saturday afternoon, February 12, 2005 in a special ceremony at halftime of the Caston vs. Cass boy’s basketball game at Caston High School.  In his position with the newspaper, Chris oversees a sports department that provides coverage of 11 area high schools, in addition to major college and professional sports. 

 

District II

Tom Byrum, sportswriter for the News-Gazette in Winchester and broadcaster for WZZY Radio in Richmond, was selected as the 2004-2005 recipient of the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award for District II.  Byrum was honored on Friday, February 4, 2005 in a special ceremony prior to the Winchester vs. Monroe Central boys basketball game, at Winchester High School.  Tom is in his 25th year with the News-Gazette, covering Winchester Golden Falcons boy’s basketball, plus other county boys and girls high school basketball teams.  Tom and his wife of 28 years, Sharon, have three children: Deishima, Thomas and Faye Ann. 

 

District III

Lee Kelly, Radio/Television teacher at New Albany High School was named the 2004-05 recipient of the IHSAA Distinguished Media Service Award in District III.  Besides his classroom duties, Kelly also heads the school’s student-run radio station, WNAS, 88.1 FM, and a local cable channel. He has worked with and trained student broadcasters at high school sporting events since beginning his teaching career at the school in 1973.  He was honored during a special ceremony on Wednesday evening, February 9 during the Louisville Male-New Albany boys basketball game at New Albany High School.  Lee and his wife of 35 years, Sally, have two children, Dena, 29, and Josh, 23, as well as two grandchildren.

 

PENALTIES ASSESSED

The following penalties were assessed for various violations of the IHSAA By-Laws:

 

Anderson High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 20-3 (Girls basketball coach visited home of prospective athlete)

1.   The Anderson High School girls’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   Coach Chad Wetz is severely reprimanded for illegally contacting a prospective student athlete and her family on more than one occasion prior to her enrollment at Anderson High School. 

3.   The IHSAA accepts and supports the suspension of Coach Wetz as an appropriate action for this violation.

4.   The administration is commended for its investigation of this matter.  These events should serve as strong reminder to remain diligent in the supervision of the athletic programs in order to preclude future, similar incidents, which could result in a more severe penalty.

 

Edinburgh High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 18-1 (Academically ineligible boys basketball player participated in game)

1.       The Edinburgh High School boys’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.       The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended and declared ineligible for further competition until his academic record meets the minimum standards of Rule 18-1.

3.       In accordance with Rule 3-9, the game in question shall be forfeited to New Washington High School.

4.       The administration of Edinburgh High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Elwood High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 60-6 (Wrestler competed at weight class below his minimum allowable weight)

1.   The Elwood High School wrestling program is issued a warning. 

2.   The student athlete will be allowed to continue to compete as a result of the hydration test and Tanita body fat analysis completed on February 1.

3.   Coach Rex Leavitt is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.

4.   The IHSAA accepts and supports the suspension of Coach Leavitt from his coaching duties at the individual wrestling regional on February 5, 2005.

5.       The administration of Elwood High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Evansville Central High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 18-1 (Academically ineligible boys swimmer participated in 3 meets)

1.       The Evansville Central High School boys’ swimming program is issued a warning.

2.       The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended and declared ineligible for further competition until his academic record meets the minimum standards of Rule 18-1.

3.       In accordance with Rule 3-9, the schools against whom the ineligible athlete participated shall be notified of this violation, the points scored by the ineligible swimmer shall be forfeited, and the scores of the meets recalculated to reflect the forfeits.

4.       The administration of Evansville Central High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Glenn High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 3-9 (Wrestler competed in weight classed where not entered-PROBATION)

1.       The Glenn High School wrestling program is placed on probation through February 19, 2006.  Probation is a more severe type of warning. 

2.       The IHSAA accepts and supports the suspension of Coach Dennis Cochran from coaching during the individual regional wrestling tournament as an appropriate response to this violation.

3.       Glenn High School shall pay a $200 fee to enter the student’s names into the appropriate weight class on the official entry form.  

4.       In response to the actions taken by Glenn High School and because the student athlete appears to be the victim of circumstances, the Commissioner’s office will allow the student athlete to participate in the individual state wrestling tournament under the hardship eligibility provided in Rule 16 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

5.       The administration of Glenn High School is commended for its handling of this matter.

 

Harrison (West Lafayette) High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13 (Asst. wrestling coaches working out on a Sunday w/wrestler)

1.       The Harrison High School wrestling program is issued a warning. 

2.       The assistant coaches involved in causing this violation are reprimanded for participating in a Sunday practice session with a wrestler in direct violation of Rule 9-13. 

3.       The IHSAA accepts and supports the actions taken in placing these coaches on probation and indicating that no such activity will be tolerated in the future.

4.       The administration of Harrison High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Heritage Christian High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 14-1 (Swimming meet was conducted without a licensed official)

1.       The Heritage Christian High School swimming program is issued a warning.

2.       Coach Meg Osborne is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur. 

3.       The administration of Heritage Christian High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Indianapolis Cathedral High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-1.2a (Boys basketball player participated on non-school team)

1.   The Indianapolis Cathedral High School boys’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended for the three basketball games.

3.   The administration of Indianapolis Cathedral High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Lake Central High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 15-2.2 (Frosh volleyball coach worked w/three players on non-school team)

1.   The Lake Central High School volleyball program is issued a warning. 

6.       Coach Jennifer Platt is reprimanded for causing this violation to occur. 

7.       In lieu of suspending the student athletes, the IHSAA accepts and supports the four game suspension of Coach Platt as an appropriate response to this violation.   

8.       The administration of Lake Central High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Providence High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 20-2 (Boys swimmer’s tuition was paid by a local parish-PROBATION)

1.       The Providence High School boys’ swimming program is placed on probation through February 25, 2006.  This probation is a severe type of warning. 

2.       The student athlete involved in this violation is ineligible to participate in athletics for the 2004-05 school year.

3.       In accordance with Rule 3-9, it is understood that the schools against whom the ineligible swimmer participated will be notified of this violation.  Additionally, the scores of the meets shall be recalculated to reflect the forfeiture of all points earned by the ineligible student athlete.

4.       The Board of Directors, the Office of the President and the Providence High School Administration must continue to make a concerted effort to put an end to the practice of a benefactor, an organization or a parish selecting a student athlete and providing remuneration above and beyond what is offered to every student that attends Providence High School.  All tuition payments beyond the need based financial aid program administered by Providence High School must be the responsibility of the student athlete and his/her parents. 

5.       The administration of Providence High School is commended for identifying and reporting this violation of IHSAA By-Laws.  It is apparent that the administration must remain diligent in its supervision of the athletic programs and closely monitor the source of tuition payments.

 

Rossville High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 60-6 (Wrestler participated without meeting standards of weight control program)

1.  The Rossville High School wrestling program is issued a warning. 

2.  Coach Ted Lynde is reprimanded for allowing this violation of Rule 60-6 to occur. 

3.  The student athlete involved in this violation is ineligible for the remainder of the wrestling season.

4.  The administration of Rossville High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

South Bend Adams High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 14-1 (Unlicensed basketball official worked scrimmage, frosh & JV games)

1.   The South Bend Adams High School basketball programs are issued a warning.

2.   If it has not already been accomplished, South Bend Adams is directed to follow the procedures outlined in Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws including the notification of the identified opponents of this violation

3.   The administration of South Bend Adams High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

South Bend Clay High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rules 3-10 & 19-8 (Athlete participated in girls basketball without transfer being filed or physical being submitted)

1.   The South Bend Clay High School girls’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   Freshman Coach Dave Edmond is reprimanded for allowing these violations to occur.   

3.   It is our understanding that, in accordance with Rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws, the schools against whom this student athlete participated has been notified of this violation and the victories have been forfeited. 

4.   The administration of South Bend Clay High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

South Bend Riley High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 102-3c (Girls basketball player exceeded five quarter limit)

1.   The South Bend Riley High School girls’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   Coach Randall Cook is reprimanded for permitting this violation to occur. 

3.   The varsity game versus South Bend Riley High School, in which the student athlete exceeded the five quarter limit, shall be forfeited in accordance with rule 3-9 of the IHSAA By-Laws.

4.   The administration of South Bend Riley High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

South Bend St. Joseph’s High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 9-13 (Sunday weight training sessions football players)

1.   The South Bend St. Joseph’s High School football program is issued a warning. 

2.   Athletic Director Frank Pomarico is reprimanded for conducting Sunday weight training sessions in violation of

      Rule 9-13. 

3.   The administration of South Bend St. Joseph’s High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Southwestern (Hanover) High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 52-3c(2) (Boys basketball player exceeded five quarter limit)

1.   The Southwestern High School boys’ basketball program is issued a warning. 

2.   Coach Pat Rady is reprimanded for allowing this violation to occur.  Bench personnel must be cognizant of the number of quarters an athlete has available to participate.

3.   In accordance with Rule 3-9, South Ripley shall be notified of this violation and the varsity game forfeited if Southwestern was victorious.

4.   The administration of Southwestern High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

Terre Haute North High School

Commissioner Ress reported the following action as a result of a violation of Rule 18-1 (Academically ineligible boys’ swimmer participated in meet)

1.   The Terre Haute North High School boys’ swimming program is issued a warning. 

2.   The student athlete involved in this violation shall be suspended and declared ineligible for further competition until his academic record meets the minimum standards of Rule 18-1.

3.   In accordance with Rule 3-9, the points scored by the ineligible swimmer shall be forfeited and the score of the meet recalculated to reflect the forfeits.

4.   The administration of Terre Haute North High School is commended for its reporting and handling of this matter.

 

ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION

1.             Area Meetings prior to the Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors

2.             Communications:

a.       Letter from Steve Bouchie, School Board Member, Washington Community Schools

b.       Letter from Marty Johnson, Assistant Athletic Director, East Noble High School

c.       Email from Kiley Knoblauch, Supervisor, SportONE Athletic Training

d.       Letter from Matt Wolfert, Associate Athletic Director, Ball State University

3.             For the Good of the Order

 

A motion to adjourn the February meeting of the IHSAA Executive Committee was made by Phillip Gardner; seconded by Jim Feist; motion passed 16-0.  The next meeting of the Executive Committee will be at IHSAA headquarters at 8 a.m. on March 25, 2005.