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IHSAA Class 4A State Championship
Mt. Vernon (Fortville) 52, Crown Point 50
INDIANAPOLIS - Recap to come...
Class 4A State Championship Records
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Mt. Vernon (Fortville)'s Brady Webber receives Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award
Members of the IHSAA Executive Committee named Brady Webber of Mt. Vernon (Fortville) High School as the winner of the Arthur L. Trester Mental Attitude Award in Class 4A Boys Basketball.
The award is presented annually to a senior participant in each classification who was nominated by his principal and coach and has demonstrated excellence in mental attitude, scholarship, leadership and athletic ability.
Brady is a dedicated three-sport athlete for the Marauders, competing in Basketball, Soccer, and Track & Field. He has earned Academic All-Conference honors three times in each of his sports and was recognized as a recipient of the Richard P. Jennings Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Scholarship.
In the classroom, Brady ranks among the top students in his class. He is a Lilly Endowment Finalist and a School Board Scholar. He is actively involved in numerous organizations, including the Hancock County Youth Leadership Team, National Honor Society (serving as Secretary), Student Government, Best Buddies, and Marauder Mentors.
Brady is the son of Luke and Stacy Webber of McCordsville, Indiana. He plans to attend Indiana University Kelley School of Business to major in Professional Sales and Marketing as well as Finance.
The Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever, the presenting sponsors of the IHSAA Boys Basketball State Tournament, presented a $1,000 scholarship to the general scholarship fund at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) High School in the name of Brady Webber.
The award is named in honor of the late Arthur L. Trester, who served as the first IHSAA Commissioner from 1929 to 1944 and was a guiding force after the Great Depression.
IHSAA’s Champion of Education Award, presented by Ivy Tech Community College
This award recognizes teachers and faculty who go above and beyond to challenge students to reach their full potential. As an organization that emphasizes keeping education at the forefront of high school athletics, the IHSAA is proud to shine a light on two honorees in this year’s class. On behalf of Ivy Tech Community College, presenting sponsors of the IHSAA Champion of Education Award, the IHSAA will award $250 to the classroom of each recipient.
Presenters: Dr. Mia Johnson, Chancellor of Ivy Tech Anderson
Dylan Freeman teaches Social Studies at Mt. Vernon Middle School. Mr. Freeman is a dedicated educator who consistently operates with a student-centered approach. He pours his heart into everything he does and makes sure every student feels seen and supported. Dylan goes out of his way to help, often giving more of his time and energy than anyone expects. He’s truly made a positive impact on so many students!
Mary Bachnak teaches Accounting and Marketing at Crown Point High School while also leading Business Professionals of America. Mary has made a meaningful impact on so many of her students and is someone they truly respect and trust. She is a strong advocate for all students. Mrs. Bachnak represents the very best of the Crown Point school community!