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A Letter From the Commissioner
You often hear our team at the IHSAA preach about the life lessons learned through education-based athletics. Learning the importance of teamwork, a strong work ethic, and how to overcome adversity create the basis for a toolbox that will forever be of service.
Sometimes, though, it’s human nature to forget lessons. It can be easy to overlook tools we have at our disposal or ignore the things that we know to be true. One tool that comes to mind—a lesson that many student-athletes have heard countless times during the course of this fall season—is the ability to focus on the things that we can control.
So many times during the course of a season or school year, we get caught worrying about things that are outside of our control. What will the weather be like on Friday night? What if we get a bad draw in the tournament? What if every parent has an issue with playing time this year?
But as we learn through education-based athletics, when we take care of the things within our control—like our effort, our attitude, and how we treat each other—those “other” things tend to take care of themselves.
Control the controllable.
In reflecting on the fall season, I was reminded of how this fundamental lesson has served our Association as a whole over the past year.
Our member schools prioritized the learning and growth of their student-athletes over winning at all costs. Our athletic programs remained dedicated to the values and spirit of the communities they represent. We kept education in front of athletics in order to serve our student-athletes and our communities. We didn’t worry about things we couldn’t control. We stayed focused.
And as a result, our membership has thrived.
Over the past year, the Association has seen an increase in gate revenue at athletic events. Money from broadcasting fees and corporate partnerships have continued to support programs. During the 2023-24 school year, the IHSAA returned over $3 million to member schools. That’s the most the Association has ever been able to distribute back to its membership.
It’s an accomplishment we should all be proud of. One that came as a result of controlling what we can control, together.
That’s what we’re focused on in Indiana—controlling the controllable. I’m thankful we have that tool in our toolbox. And I thank you for helping remind me of it.
Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
#ThisIsYourIHSAA
The Indianapolis Colts: Champions of High School Sports
For over 15 remarkable years, the Indianapolis Colts have been redefining what it means to be a champion of high school sports.
The first-ever NFL team to sponsor a state high school association, the Colts partnered with the IHSAA starting in 2008 as the presenting partner of the Association’s State Football Tournament. Over the past decade and a half, their support of high school football in Indiana has helped inspire a new generation of student-athletes.
The IHSAA is incredibly proud of our partnership with the Indianapolis Colts. Together, we wish the best to all who are competing in this weekend’s Football State Finals.
Become an IHSAA Official
We all know that competition cannot take place without contest officials. And the reality is, some of our contests literally aren’t able to happen because of a lack of officials. If your school community has experienced the adverse effects of the official shortage taking place across the county, share the message below to your social media account and encourage those in your circle to consider becoming an IHSAA contest official.
If you already are an IHSAA official, we extend a heartfelt thank you for helping make high school sports possible this school year. We are truly grateful for everything you do!
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#ThisIsYourIHSAA
The Keeper of the Books
For nearly 20 years, Dean Rubeck has been our “scorekeeper.” As the Association’s Controller since February of 2005, Dean oversees our financials with meticulous attention to detail.
As far as office knowledge, Dean goes much deeper than numbers. He is your one loyal source for any office scuttlebutt. Dean’s loyalty extends beyond the office and his coworkers—it’s a hallmark of who he is. He is a frequent visitor of New Orleans, where he can be spotted enjoying a prickly pear margarita. Dean is also a collector of classic cars, including a Model-T and Studebaker Avanti. And when it comes to snack drawers, no drawer is higher-end than Dean Rubeck’s.
As Dean approaches his 20th anniversary, we celebrate the expertise, passion, and pleasant spirit he brings to the Association. Dean, we are grateful to have been able to count on you for two decades!
Congratulations to Our Spring Champions
|
Sport |
Class |
Champion |
|---|---|---|
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Girls Tennis (Team) |
-- |
South Bend Saint Joseph |
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Girls Tennis (Singles) |
-- |
Kathryn Wilson, Columbus North |
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Girls Tennis (Doubles) |
-- |
Paige Geisler and |
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Girls Track & Field |
-- |
Warren Central |
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Boys Track & Field |
-- |
Fishers |
|
Unified® Track & Field |
-- |
Elkhart |
|
Boys Golf |
-- |
Zionsville |
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Softball |
1A |
Rossville |
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Softball |
2A |
Cascade |
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Softball |
3A |
Western |
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Softball |
4A |
Hamilton Southeastern |
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Baseball |
1A |
Barr-Reeve |
|
Baseball |
2A |
Providence |
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Baseball |
3A |
New Prairie |
|
Baseball |
4A |
Lake Central |
Congratulations to the Spring IHSAA
Mental Attitude Award Winners
|
Sport |
Class |
Winner |
School |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Girls Tennis (Team) |
-- |
Molly Bellia |
South Bend |
|
Girls Track & Field |
-- |
Hadley Lucas |
Bloomington North |
|
Boys Track & Field |
-- |
Jonathan Sever |
Franklin Community |
|
Unified® Track & Field |
-- |
Gavin Adams and |
Bloomington South |
|
Boys Golf |
-- |
Aidan Gutierrez |
Valparaiso |
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Softball |
1A |
Jenna Donohoo |
Tecumseh |
|
Softball |
2A |
Krystin Davis |
Lapel |
|
Softball |
3A |
Taylor Bennett |
Tri-West Hendricks |
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Softball |
4A |
Sydney Oliver |
New Palestine |
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Baseball |
1A |
Ethan Graber |
Barr-Reeve |
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Baseball |
2A |
Luke Kruer |
Providence |
|
Baseball |
3A |
Tyson Greenwood |
New Prairie |
|
Baseball |
4A |
Hogan Denny |
Mooresville |
2024-25 IHSAA Fall State Championship Events
Girls Golf — October 4–5
Results | Recap
Boys Tennis — October 18–19
Results | Recap
Unified® Flag Football — October 19
Results | Recap
Girls Soccer — November 1–2
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap
Boys Soccer — November 1–2
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap
Girls Cross Country — November 2
Results | Recap
Boys Cross Country — November 2
Results | Recap
Girls Volleyball — November 9
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap | 4A Recap
Football — November 29–30
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap | 4A Recap | 5A Recap | 6A Recap