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The Spectator Newsletter: Winter 2024

Posted: March 27, 2024
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Header image of a swimmer with text: The Spectator - Official Newsletter of the IHSAA.

 


 

A Letter From the Commissioner

As the Boys Basketball Tournament concludes this weekend, we’re reminded of a truth we see all year long—especially during Hoosier Hysteria: High school sports in Indiana are special.

They are a meaningful part of our state culture and are essential to the fabric of Hoosier communities. They represent our values and the very best of us. They remind us of who we are and what we stand for.

That’s because in every community across Indiana, the name on the front of a high school jersey stands for something. It provides hope. It represents heart. It demonstrates pride. And at the IHSAA, we believe that’s worth supporting, protecting, and preserving for the future.

We believe every student-athlete in Indiana deserves to have the dream of competing for a State title. We believe they deserve the chance to represent their school and community. We believe they deserve the opportunity to learn and grow through education-based athletics.

The IHSAA serves 92 counties, 411 member schools, and 160,000 student-athletes. But we have ONE purpose: Protecting and preserving Indiana high school sports for ALL.

It’s not an easy job. But striving to do what’s right—especially when it’s hard—is what we stand for, because that’s what high school sports are all about.

Our commitment to community is unwavering, because we know how important it is. No matter what community you’re from, we want you to know that we see you. We see your values. We see your commitment. We see your pride. And we stand with you. We are here to protect your community and what makes it strong.

Remember, this is your IHSAA. That means we are here for you.

High school sports are the bedrock of countless Hoosier communities across our state. And that’s an Indiana tradition we are honored to preserve for generations to come.

 

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Paul Neidig headshot.
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Paul Neidig's signature.

 


Paul Neidig
IHSAA Commissioner
#ThisIsYourIHSAA

 


 

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Header image of Gainbridge Fieldhouse with Pacers and Fever logos, with text: Thank you.

 

Celebrating the Presenting Partners of Hoosier Hysteria

It goes without saying that Hoosier Hysteria is a sacred Indiana tradition as dreams are realized, champions are crowned, and communities come together as one. Simply put, nothing beats basketball in Indiana. It’s who we are.

And none of it would not be possible without the faithful support of the Indiana Pacers and the Indiana Fever—the presenting sponsors of the Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments! Thank you for your continued partnership and your statewide influence on the Indiana basketball community! #WeGrowBasketballHere

Good luck to every student-athlete competing Saturday in the Boys Basketball State Finals! #ThisIsHoosierHysteria

 


 

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Graphic with IHSAA Champions Network logo and text: If you can't be there, be here. Stream your school's events on the IHSAA Champions Network.

 

Don't Miss Hoosier Hysteria on IHSAAtv.org

Can’t attend the Boys Basketball State Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse this Saturday? The IHSAA Champions Network has you covered!

Stream all the action online exclusively at IHSAAtv.org. It’s the only place to catch Hoosier Hysteria history in the making.

The IHSAA is proud to provide this opportunity for our fans to have coverage of all State Finals events, so you don’t miss a single second!

 


 

Congratulations to Our Fall Champions

Sport

Class

Champion

Girls Golf (Team)

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Carmel

Girls Golf (Individual)

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Samantha Brown,
Westfield

Boys Tennis (Team)

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Carmel

Boys Tennis (Singles)

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Alex Antonopolous,
North Central (Indianapolis)

Boys Tennis (Doubles)

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Alex Graber and Eric Ji,
Homestead

Girls Cross Country (Team)

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Homestead

Girls Cross Country (Individual)

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Libby Dowty,
Indian Creek

Boys Cross Country (Team)

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Carmel

Boys Cross Country (Individual)

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Cameron Todd,
Brebeuf Jesuit

Unified® Flag Football

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Carmel

Girls Soccer

1A

Park Tudor

Girls Soccer

2A

Guerin Catholic

Girls Soccer

3A

Noblesviller

Boys Soccer

1A

Bethany Christian

Boys Soccer

2A

Mishawaka Marian

Boys Soccer

3A

Noblesville

Volleyball

1A

Southwood

Volleyball

2A

Muncie Burris

Volleyball

3A

Providence

Volleyball

4A

Hamilton Southeastern

Football

1A

Indianapolis Lutheran

Football

2A

Fort Wayne Bishop Luers

Football

3A

Indianapolis Bishop Chatard

Football

4A

East Central

Football

5A

Fort Wayne Snider

Football

6A

Ben Davis

 


 

Congratulations to the Fall IHSAA
Mental Attitude Award Winners

Sport

Class

Winner

School

Girls Golf

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Samantha Brown

Westfield

Boys Tennis

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Jonathan Yang

Carmel

Unified® Flag Football

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Christian Butcher
and Briar Hartleroad

DeKalb

Girls Cross Country

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Nicki Southerland

Delta

Boys Cross Country

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Vaughn Hendrickson

Fort Wayne
Concordia Lutheran

Girls Soccer

1A

Stella VandeWater

Fort Wayne Canterbury

Girls Soccer

2A

Katherine Constantino

Guerin Catholic

Girls Soccer

3A

Annalise Coyne

Bloomington South

Boys Soccer

1A

Gus Hagerdorn

Forest Park

Boys Soccer

2A

Connor Harding

Evansville Memorial

Boys Soccer

3A

Cole Thompson

Noblesville

Volleyball

1A

Payge Johnson

Tecumseh

Volleyball

2A

Aubrey Miller

Muncie Burris

Volleyball

3A

Lilly Tappel

Providence

Volleyball

4A

Gretchen Hurt

Castle

Football

1A

Jeremiah King

Indianapolis Lutheran

Football

2A

Jackson Graff

North Posey

Football

3A

Braxton Schaefer

Heritage Hills

Football

4A

Dylan Maxwell

East Central

Football

5A

Jake Tippmann

Fort Wayne Snider

Football

6A

Jeffrey Meschede

Crown Point

 


 

2023-24 IHSAA Winter State Championship Events

Girls Swimming & Diving — February 9–10
Results | Recap

Boys Wrestling — February 16–17
Results | Recap

Boys Swimming & Diving — February 23–24
Results | Recap

Girls Basketball — February 24
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap | 4A Recap

Gymnastics — March 9
Results | Recap

Boys Basketball — March 30
Results | 1A Recap | 2A Recap | 3A Recap | 4A Recap