The 35th Annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals Saturday, March 6, 2010 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind.

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1 Watch the Webcast! Live Webcast -- Action from all four state championship games will be webcast in live video and audio and available to anyone, anywhere at Indiana Cable Network Play-by-Play Color 1A Wil Hampton -- 2A Wil Hampton -- 3A Jerry Baker -- 4A Jerry Baker -- Please note, according to Comcast Cable, channels 695/81 are digital channels and a digital converter box is needed in order to view the event. City System Channel Anderson Comcast 695/81 Bedford Comcast 695/81 Bloomington Comcast 695/81 Brazil Avenue Broadband 2 Coatesville Avenue Broadband 97 Chesterton Comcast Chicago 114 Columbus Comcast 695/81 Connersville/Rushville Comcast 695/81 Crawfordsville Comcast 695/81 Crown Point/Lowell Comcast Chicago 114 Evansville Insight 2 Evansville WOW 9 Fort Wayne Comcast 695/81 Frankfort Comcast 695/81 Gary Comcast Chicago 74 Greencastle Comcast 695/81 Greenfield Comcast 695/81 Greenwood Comcast 695/81 Hammond Comcast Chicago 4 Hartford City/Portland Comcast 695/81 Henderson, Ky. Comcast 2 Huntington Comcast 695/81 Indianapolis Bright House 2 Indianapolis Comcast 695/81 Jasper Comcast 2 Kendallville MediaCom 70 Knox MediaCom 78 Kokomo Comcast 695/81 Lafayette Comcast 695/81 LaPorte County Comcast Chicago 115 Lawrenceburg Comcast 695/81 Lebanon Comcast 695/81 Logansport/Peru/Wabash Comcast 695/81 Marion Bright House 9 Martinsville Comcast 695/81 Merrillville/Hobart Comcast Chicago 114 Michigan City Comcast Chicago 115 Mitchell Avenue Broadband 16 Monticello Comcast 695/81 Morgantown Avenue Broadband 97 Muncie Comcast 695/81 Nashville Avenue Broadband 17 New Albany Insight 98 New Castle Comcast 695/81 Niles, Mich. Comcast 110 Noblesville Comcast 695/81 Portage Comcast Chicago 114 Princeton Comcast 2 Rensselaer TV Cable 78 Richmond Comcast 695/81 Seymour / North Vernon Comcast 695/81 Shelbyville Comcast 695/81 South Bend / Elkhart Comcast 111 St. Joseph Comcast 110 Valparaiso Comcast Chicago 114 Vincennes Avenue Broadband 24 Warsaw Comcast 111 Winamac TV Cable 78 The 35th Annual IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals Saturday, March 6, 2010 Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Ind. Session I Class A Vincennes Rivet (26-0) vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury (24-2) 10:30 am ET Class 2A Austin (25-2) vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (18-7) Approx. 12:45 pm ET Session II Class 3A Rushville (25-2) vs. Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran (23-3) 6 pm ET Class 4A Ben Davis (27-0) vs. Merrillville (25-1) Approx. 8:45 pm ET TICKETS: Single Session $15.00 All Day $ Reserved tickets can be purchased at the participating schools the week of the state finals. Contact those schools for ticket distribution hours. Any remaining tickets will be available game day at the Coliseum Ticket Office located inside the main entrance to the building. GATES OPEN: The Coliseum will open its gates to fans beginning one hour prior to the start of each session -- 9:30 am ET and 5 pm ET. The venue will be cleared between the Class 2A and 3A games. DRIVING DIRECTIONS & PARKING: Visit TELEVISION: All four state championship games will be carried live statewide on cable television via the Indiana Cable Network which consists of Comcast, Bright House Networks and various other cable systems. A list of channels and markets are listed to the left. WEBCAST: All four state championship games will be webcast in live audio and video and available around the globe at RADIO: The IHSAA /Methodist Sports Medicine Championship Radio Network will broadcast all four games to affiliates statewide. Markets and frequencies are listed on the next page. A complete listing will be posted to this week. SOUVENIR PROGRAMS: Complimentary copies of the souvenir program may be obtained at each entrance gate. MEDIA HOSTS: IHSAA Sports Information Director Jason Wille, Communications Director Chris Kaufman and Assistant Toni Polizzi will be on hand to assist in your coverage of this year s state finals. MEDIA WORK AREA: In addition to press row at courtside, the Century Club room located near the northeast corner of the building at court level will serve as the media headquarters and hospitality area. Credentialed media are welcome to use this area to work and congregate in between sessions on Saturday. This room is not to be confused with the smaller Media Work Room in the southeast corner which will be used for the Class A, 2A and 3A post-game press conferences. CREDENTIALS: The deadline for requests is Thursday, March 4, 4 pm ET. Credentials will not be granted after that time. For media outlets intending to cover the girls basketball state finals, please apply for credentials by ing your request (with name of individual to be credentialed) to IHSAA Sports Information Director Jason Wille (jwille@ihsaa.org). requests MUST originate from a recognized business account; s from personal accounts (ie: yahoo.com, aol.com, etc.) will not be accepted. Approved requests will be available for pickup inside the main entrance on game day. Credentials will not be mailed.

2 IHSAA / Methodist Sports Medicine Championship Radio Network Play by Play: Mark Jaynes (all games) Analysts: Bob Lovell (1A, 2A), Charlie Hall (3A, 4A) Sidelines: Matt Taylor (all games) The stations below will carry one or more of the four state championship games. City Call Frequency Austin WXKU 92.7 FM Batesville WRBI FM Bedford WBIW 1340 AM Berne WZBD 92.7 FM Bicknell WUZR FM Boonville WBNL 1540 AM Brazil/Terre Haute WSDX 1130 AM Centerville WHON 930 AM Corydon WOCC 1550 AM Crawfordsville WCDQ FM Crawfordsville WIMC FM Elkhart WCMR 1270 AM Ferdinand WQKZ 98.5 FM Frankfort WILO 1570 AM Frankfort WSHW 99.7 FM Gary WWCA 1270 AM Greencastle WREB 94.3 FM Hammond WJOB 1230 AM Indianapolis WFNI 1070 AM Jasper WITZ FM Linton WBTO-AM 1600 AM Linton WBTO-FM FM Linton WQTY 93.3 FM Loogootee WRZR 94.5 FM Louisville WKRD 790 AM Louisville WQKC 1450 AM Madison WORX 96.7 FM Madison WXGO 1270 AM Michigan City WEFM 95.9 FM Mount Vernon WRCY 1590 AM Mount Vernon WYFX FM New Castle WMDH FM Orleans WPHZ FM Plymouth WTCA 1050 AM Portland WPGW-AM 1440 AM Portland WPGW-FM FM Rensselaer WLQI 97.7 FM Richmond WKBV 1490 AM Richmond WZZY 98.3 FM Rochester WROI 92.1 FM Rockville WAXI FM Santa Claus WAXL FM Seymour WZZB 1390 AM Shelbyville WSVX 1520 AM South Bend WSBT 960 AM Sullivan WNDI-AM 1550 AM Sullivan WNDI-FM 95.3 FM Terre Haute WBOW 1300 AM Vincennes WAOV 1450 AM Vincennes WZDM 92.1 FM Warsaw WRSW-AM 1480 AM Warsaw WRSW-FM FM Washington WAMW-FM FM Washington WAMW-AM 1580 AM Washington WWBL FM MEDIA PARKING: There is no designated parking area for media for this event though the main lot adjacent to the Coliseum is closest to the venue. Please note there is a $4.00 parking fee. For a map, visit MEDIA WILL-CALL/ENTRANCE: Approved credential requests will be available for pickup at media will-call inside the main entrance to the Coliseum on game day. Credentials may be claimed beginning at 8 am ET for the first session and at 4 pm ET for the second session. Please have identification available and be prepared to have bags and equipment checked by security officials. SEAT ASSIGNMENTS: Except where permanent lines have been installed for those that have ordered them, an open seating policy will be used along press row. BROADCAST PHONE LINES: Electronic media requiring phone line installation should contact Ira Maher at Associated Sports Productions for an order form as soon as possible. Maher may be reached at or via at ira@360grouponline. com. WIRELESS INTERNET: Wireless internet access is available inside the Coliseum through a service provider for a fee of $10 per 12 hours and payable by credit card. HIGH-SPEED BROADBAND: For media seeking a higher-speed connection or alternative services at the Coliseum, please contact Gene Languell at or glanguell@memorialcoliseum.com to make advance arrangements. NO POOL PHONES: Please be advised that pool phones will NOT be available for postgame filing purposes. RESULTS & STATISTICS: Both will be posted to the IHSAA website as soon as possible after the game. Stats and box scores will be distributed at the end of each quarter on press row as well as in the Century Club. LOCKER ROOM ACCESS: No one except tournament workers and team coaches and participants will have access to the locker rooms. NO CHILDREN, PLEASE: With the exception of high school students representing their school s newspaper, yearbook, radio or television station, and who have a team participating, no young people or children will be issued media credentials or be allowed in the working media area. LIVE TELEVISION CUT-INS: Spot news reports showing live game action are prohibited. Stand-up reports for newscasts are permitted from inside the building provided that no live action is shown. POST-GAME GUIDELINES With the exception of the IHSAA s Radio, Television, Internet and Photography partners, all media members are asked to remain off the playing floor and behind the ropes during the post-game awards ceremonies. The post-game ceremonies order will be as follows: > Mental Attitude Award presentation > Runner-Up medals and trophy presentation > Championship medals and trophy presentation > Team Photographs by Visual Sports Network Following the Class A, 2A and 3A awards ceremonies, coaches and selected players will be escorted to the Media Work Room for a formal press conference which is located on playing floor level. We ask your assistance to use the press conference as the appropriate time to conduct interviews. The runner-up team coach and selected players will go first followed by the championship team coach and players. Because of newspaper deadline issues at the end of the 4A contest, no press conference will be scheduled and news media will be allowed to conduct interviews on and around the floor after the awards ceremonies. For those working on deadline, the IHSAA will distribute quick quotes in the media work room taken from the IHSAA Television and Radio Network interviews as soon as possible after the game.

3 Below are the top 25 teams in the state and their averages for scoring, points against and average margin of victory. Schools in the state fi nals are listed in bold. Information courtesy of John Harrell s Indiana High School Basketball website. OFFENSIVE SCORING AVERAGE 1. Austin {2A} FW Canterbury {1A} Indian Creek {2A} Hamilton Hts. {3A} Floyd Central {4A} Marion {4A} Oak Hill {2A} SB Clay {4A} Seymour {4A} Jeffersonville {4A} Ben Davis {4A} Merrillville {4A} Brownstown {2A} Carmel {4A} Rushville {3A} Vin. Rivet {1A} Wabash {2A} FW Elmhurst {3A} Taylor {2A} Winchester {2A} Ev. Harrison {4A} Penn {4A} Michigan City {4A} Mooresville {4A} Barr-Reeve {1A} DEFENSIVE SCORING AVERAGE 1. Jimtown {2A} Hamm. Gavit {3A} Hagerstown {2A} Turkey Run {1A} Winchester {2A} Guerin Catholic {2A} Griffi th {3A} Ben Davis {4A} Orleans {1A} Jay County {4A} Tri-County {1A} Fall Creek Academy {1A} Barr-Reeve {1A} FW Concordia {3A} International {1A} Seeger {2A} Mt. Vern. (Fort.) {3A} Mishawaka {4A} Gibson Southern {3A} NorthWood {3A} Westfi eld {4A} Wheeler {2A} Leo {3A} Perry Central {2A} Southridge {3A} AVERAGE MARGIN OF VICTORY 1. Ben Davis {4A} FW Canterbury {1A} Hamm. Gavit {3A} Winchester {2A} Jeffersonville {4A} Barr-Reeve {1A} Vin. Rivet {1A} Wabash {2A} Jimtown {2A} NorthWood {3A} Oak Hill {2A} Indian Creek {2A} Norwell {3A} Hamilton Hts. {3A} Tri-West {2A} Penn {4A} SB Clay {4A} Gary Roosevelt {3A} Turkey Run {1A} N. Vermillion {1A} Mishawaka {4A} Elk. Memorial {4A} Mooresville {4A} Rushville {3A} Floyd Central {4A} Class 4A 1. Ben Davis (11) Jeffersonville Mooresville Floyd Central Merrillville Bloomington North Elkhart Memorial Kokomo Penn Westfi eld Others: Logansport 10, South Bend Clay 7, Mishawaka 5, Decatur Central 3, Bloomington South 2, Columbus North 1, Seymour 1, Warren Central 1, Carmel 1, Northridge 1, Warsaw 1. Class 3A 1. Rushville (7) Norwell (8) Hamilton Heights Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Evansville Memorial Fort Wayne Elmhurst Gibson Southern Fort Wayne Concordia NorthWood Benton Central Others: Crawfordsville 8, Roncalli 5, Hammond Gavit 4, Greensburg 3, Griffi th 3, Columbia City 2. Final ICGSA Poll February 8, 2010 (Includes end of regular season records) Class 2A 1. Winchester (12) Austin (1) Jimtown (2) Boone Grove Oak Hill Wabash Indian Creek Taylor Heritage Christian North Posey Others: Brownstown Central 22, Fort Wayne Bishop Luers 14, Tri-West Hendricks 8, Hagerstown 4, Paoli 4. Class A 1. Vincennes Rivet (14) Fort Wayne Canterbury (1) Barr-Reeve Turkey Run Oregon-Davis Kouts Waldron Jac-Cen-Del T9. Tri-Central T9. North Vermillion Others: South Central (Elizabeth) 15, West Central 12, Randolph Southern 11, Tri-County 4, Monroe Central 1, Northeast Dubois 1. Final IBCA Poll February 7, 2010 (Includes end of regular season records) 1. Ben Davis (16) Jeffersonville Mooresville Floyd Central Rushville Merrillville Norwell Bloomington North Penn Westfi eld Kokomo Elkhart Memorial Decatur Central Winchester Community Warren Central Bloomington South Carmel Logansport Fort Wayne Canterbury Gibson Southern Others: Austin, Barr-Reeve, Boone Grove, Brownsburg, Evansville Memorial, Fishers, Fort Wayne Concordia, Fort Wayne Elmhurst, Hamilton Heights, Hobart, Jimtown, Mt. Vernon (Fortville), North Posey, NorthWood, Oak Hill, Plainfi eld, South Bend Clay, Vincennes Rivet.

4 Class A Championship Game Capsule Vincennes Rivet (26-0) vs. Fort Wayne Canterbury (24-2) Team Statistical Comparison Vincennes Rivet Category FW Canterbury.507 FG Percentage Opp. FG Percentage Pt. FG Percentage FT Percentage Rebound Average Rebound Margin Points Per Game Points Allowed Per Game Points Differential 29.8 Patriots Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 1; IBCA Rank: NR. Rivet returning to the state championship game for the second consecutive season. This will be the fi rst rematch of the previous year s Class A state championship game. Rivet fell to Fort Wayne Canterbury, 72-66, in overtime last season in its fi rst appearance in the state fi nals. Rivet has beaten two ranked foes during this tournament, including a OT thriller over No. 3 Barr-Reeve for the sectional championship and a win over Waldron in the semi-state. Patriots rank 16th in state in PPG (63.2) and seventh in margin of victory (26.3). Rivet owns state s second-best winning percentage over the last three seasons 68-6 (.919). Only Ben Davis at 81-2 (.976) has been better during that same stretch. Last June, Emily Montgomery became the fi rst female to play in an IHSAA state championship game as part of a boys team when the Patriots baseball team fi nished as state runner-up to Lafayette Central Catholic. Cavaliers Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 2; IBCA Rank: No. 19. Canterbury attempting to become fourth school to win three consecutive state championships in girls basketball and second in Class A (Tri- Central, ). This will be the fi rst rematch of the previous year s Class A state championship game. Canterbury topped Vincennes Rivet, 72-66, in overtime last season to win its second straight championship. Canterbury, winners of 17 straight, to face their fourth consecutive top six team; beat No. 6 Kouts and No. 5 Oregon-Davis at regional and No. 4 Turkey Run in the semi-state. Cavaliers rank second in state in PPG (72.5) and margin of victory (30.8) 9-0 vs. other Class A teams, 6-0 vs. 2A teams, 7-1 vs. 3A teams, 1-1 vs. 4A teams. Head coach Scott Kreiger picked up his 200th career victory on Feb. 15 when the Cavaliers beat Bethany Christian, 87-43, for the sectional championship. Cavaliers defeated 3A state fi nalist Concordia, 58-44, on Jan. 9.

5 Vincennes Rivet Patriots Class A Front Row (left to right): Manager Haley Potter, Amber Fowler, Caroline Herman, Lauren Tucker, Sara Young, Chelsea Meeks, Victoria Brocksmith, Julia Finch, Elizabeth Keller, Student Trainer Cassandra Osborn; Back row: Coach Charlie Waggoner, Coach Brent Meeks, Coach Paula Westfall, Emily Montgomery, Mallory Niehaus, Erin Wehrheim, Allyson Wehrheim, Casandra Brocksmith, Coach Sheila Herman, Grace Waggoner, Asst. Nicole Young, Head Coach Tim Young. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts. 2 2 Julia Finch G Chelsea Meeks G Victoria Brocksmith G Casandra Brocksmith G Elizabeth Keller G Erin Wehrheim F Sara Young G Mallory Niehaus F Jessi McCarter C Allyson Wehrheim G Lauren Tucker F Amber Fowler F Julia Pratt C Emily Montgomery F Ellie Herman C Team Totals / Percentages Opponent Totals / Percentages State Finals History Runner-Up: 2009 (A) Appearances: 2009 (A), 2010 (A) 8 Tim Young Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Vincennes County: Knox Superintendent: Father David Fleck Principal: Janice Jones Athletic Director: Doug Ostendorf Head Coach: Tim Young Assistant Coaches: Brent Meeks, Shelia Herman, Paula Westfall, Charlie Waggoner, and Nicole Young Student Managers: Haley Potter, Cassandra Osborn, Grace Waggoner School Colors: Purple and Gold Conference: Blue Chip Enrollment: 98 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 23-2 Season Results (26-0) 11/10 at Shakamak W /19 North Knox W /21 North Posey W /25 at Washington Catholic W /3 at Bloomfi eld W /5 at Mount Vernon (Posey) W /7 at Clay City W /10 at South Knox W /15 at Shoals W /29 vs. Sullivan W /29 vs. Evansville Mater Dei W /30 vs. Turkey Run W /11 White River Valley W /14 at Loogootee W /19 Barr-Reeve W /23 North Daviess W /26 at North Central (Frmsbrg.) W /28 Northeast Dubois W /3 Wood Memorial W /4 Princeton W Loogootee Sectional 2/10 North Daviess W /13 Shoals W /15 Barr-Reeve (3 OT) W North Daviess Regional 2/20 South Central (Elizabeth) W /20 Northeast Dubois W Bedford North Lawrence Semi-State 2/26 Waldron W 55-38

6 Vincennes Rivet Head Coach Profile Timothy L. Young AgTarget Inc. Farm Marketing Advisor/Commodity Broker Vincennes University Purdue University Graduated 1982 BS in Agriculture Economics South Knox High School Graduated 1977 High School baseball High School basketball 1977 Rivet High School girls varsity 2007 to present, 68-6 Vincennes Lincoln Boys freshman Tournament Record Sectional , 2009, 2010 Regional , 2010 Semistate , 2010 State 0-1

7 Fort Wayne Canterbury Cavaliers Class A Front Row Seated (left to right): Cassie Kreiger, Paige Wells, Madison Moyle, Becky Pedro, Matte Troxel, Katy Graves; Middle row: Bryanna Moore, Emily Brinkman, Molly Sekar, Tabitha Gerardot, Jordan Fisher, Bailey Farley, Julia Hyndman, Assistant Coach Chief Johnson, Manager Radha Patel, Assistant Coach Tom Rehm; Back row: Head Coach Scott Kreiger, Assistant Coach Rollie Clements. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Becky Pedro G Jordan Fisher G Emily Brinkman G Katy Graves G Paige Wells G Cassie Kreiger F Molly Sekar F Bryanna Moore G Bailey Farley F Tabitha Gerardot C Madison Moyle F Matte Troxel G Julia Hyndman F Team Totals / Percentages State Finals History State Champion: 2008 (A), 2009 (A) Appearances: 2008 (A), 2009 (A), 2010 (A) Scott Kreiger Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Fort Wayne County: Allen Superintendent: Jonathan Hancock Principal: Robert Schantz Athletic Director: Ken Harkenrider Asst. Athletic Director: Connie Oberlin Head Coach: Scott Kreiger Assistant Coaches: Rollie Clements, Thomas Rehm, Chief Johnson, Jim Brickley Student Managers: Radha Patel School Colors: Royal Blue and White Conference: Independent Enrollment: 325 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 23-4 Season Results (24-2) 11/18 Woodlan W /21 vs. Mooresville L /24 at Eastside W /2 at Fort Wayne South Side W /5 at Wawasee W /9 Whitko W /12 at Bethany Christian W /18 at FW Blackhawk Christian W /5 at Fort Wayne Elmhurst L /9 at FW Concordia Lutheran W /12 New Haven W /16 Lakewood Park Christian W /19 Central Noble W /22 vs. Western Reserve (OH) W /23 at Culver Academies W /26 Harding W /28 Fremont W /30 Prairie Heights W /1 Heritage W /3 at Bluffton W Hamilton Sectional 2/12 Elkhart Christian W /13 FW Blackhawk Christian W /15 Bethany Christian W Caston Regional 2/20 Kouts W /20 Oregon-Davis W Warsaw Semi-State 2/27 Turkey Run W

8 FW CANTERBURY HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Scott Kreiger Employer: Canterbury School Occupation (If teacher, what subjects?): High School Mathematics Education College: Manchester College, Indiana University Year Graduated: Manchester 1988, Indiana 1995 Degree(s) / Major(s): B.S. Business & Education, M.S. School Administration High School: Columbia City High School Year Graduated: 1983 Athletic Participation Sport Years in High School (ie: ) Years in College (ie: ) Tennis Basketball Golf As A High School Or College Player, Have You Ever Competed In A State Or National Championship Event In Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: -- Coaching Experience (Basketball Only) Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: 5 years): 12 years Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: ): Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: Please list below where you've coached during your career: School Head/Asst. No. of Years (ie: 5) (ie: 1992-present) Columbia City Assistant Tournament Record (As the Varsity Head Coach, list years your team won) Sectional: 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 Regional: 2004, 2008, 2009, 2010 Semi-State: 2008, 2009, 2010 State Championship: 2008, 2009

9 Class 2A Championship Game Capsule Austin (25-2) vs. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (18-7) Team Statistical Comparison Austin Category Bishop Luers.465 FG Percentage Opp. FG Percentage Pt. FG Percentage FT Percentage Rebound Average Rebound Margin Points Per Game Points Allowed Per Game Points Differential 6.8 Eagles Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 2; IBCA Rank: NR. Austin playing in the state fi nals for the third time and looking for its fi rst state championship in any sport (1985 fi nalist, A runner-up). After three straight years in the semi-state game, Eagles ended an 11-year drought on Saturday with its win over top-ranked Winchester. In the semi-state game, Austin outscored Winchester 25-9 in the fourth quarter to pull away after a one-point game at the half. Katy McIntosh led the Eagles with 18 points, and Ashley Dowling scored 10 of her 12 points in the fourth quarter. Austin leads the state in scoring at 73.0 PPG vs. other 2A teams; 8-0 vs. 3A teams, 2-2 vs. 4A teams. Only two losses came to 4A teams Seymour and Jeffersonville. Eagles captured Mid-Southern Conference championship this season with 9-0 record. Knights Notes Final ICGSA Rank: NR; IBCA Rank: NR. Luers playing for a state-leading sixth championship in girls basketball on Saturday. Bishop Luers won its state-best seventh semistate championship on Saturday with its win over Winamac. Knights dropped three of last four regular season games but have caught fi re and will play their third top six team of the tournament; beat No. 5 Oak Hill, 48-45, and No. 6 Wabash, in OT, in regional action. Knights drawing inspiration from senior teammate Shelby Gruss who was partly paralyzed in a January snowboarding accident. 6-0 vs. other 2A teams this season, fi ve of those wins have come during state tournament action. 7-3 vs. 3A teams, 5-4 vs. 4A teams. Luers split two games with 3A fi nalist Concordia this season -- falling on Dec. 18 but winning on Dec. 30. Denny Renier is in his fi rst season as head coach after serving 22 years as a Luers assistant coach.

10 Austin Eagles Class 2A Front Row (left to right): Rachelle Blaylock, Jessie Davidson, Samantha Wooten, Kamry Howard, Krystal Napier, Kelly Hollan; Second Row: Brooke Stollings, Katy McIntosh, Michelle Goodin, Shantel Gray, Ashley Dowling, Chelsea Jones; Third Row: Scott Turner, Lindsey Davidson, Brenna Offi nger, Mikaela Clark, Jared Petersen; Back Row: Ryan Herald, Ashley Stallings, Lanny McIntosh, Tyler Petersen, Brent Goins. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Kelly Hollan G Chelsea Jones G Katy McIntosh G Krystal Napier G Brooke Stollings F Jessie Davidson G Shantel Gray F Michelle Goodin F Kamry Howard G Sam Wooten G Ashley Dowling G Brenna Offi nger F Lyndsay Davidson F Rachelle Blaylock G Mikaela Clark G Alexa Hensley F Kourtney Mace G Team Totals / Percentages Opponent Totals / Percentages State Finals History Runner-Up: 1999 (2A) Appearances: 1985, 1999 (2A), 2010 (2A) 10 Jared Petersen Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Austin County: Scott Superintendent: Berley Goodin Principal: Sherman R. Smith Athletic Director: Mike Deaton Head Coach: Jared Petersen Assistant Coaches: Ryan Herald, Scott Turner, Ashley Stallings, Lanny McIntosh, and Tyler Petersen School Colors: Black and White Conference: Mid-Southern Enrollment: 386 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 21-6 Season Results (25-2) 11/13 at Providence W /17 at New Washington W /21 at Paoli W /24 Scottsburg W /2 at Charlestown W /9 Corydon Central W /12 Brownstown Central W /17 at Clarksville W /21 Seymour L /29 at Jasper W /29 at Fishers W /30 at McCutcheon W /4 Eastern (Pekin) W /11 at South Central (Elizabeth) W /13 at North Harrison W /16 Silver Creek W /21 Crothersville W /25 Southwestern (Hanover) W /28 at Salem W /30 Jeffersonville L /2 Mitchell W Brownstown Central Sectional 2/12 West Washington W /13 Brownstown Central W /16 Paoli W Forest Park Regional 2/20 Linton-Stockton W /20 Evansville Mater Dei (OT) W Southport Semi-State 2/27 Winchester W 72-48

11 AUSTIN HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Jared Petersen Employer: Scott County School District #1 (Austin Middle School) Occupation (If teacher, what subjects?): Teacher 8th grade Social Studies Education College: Indiana University Year Graduated: 2003 Degree(s) / Major(s): Secondary Education / Social Studies High School: Austin High School Year Graduated: 1999 Athletic Participation Sport Years in High School (ie: ) Years in College (ie: ) Basketball Tennis Baseball As A High School Or College Player, Have You Ever Competed In A State Or National Championship Event In Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: -- Coaching Experience (Basketball Only) Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: 5 years): 5th season Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: ): Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: Please list below where you ve coached during your career: School Head/Asst. No. of Years (ie: 5) (ie: 1992-present) Austin Head present Austin Assistant Tournament Record (As the Varsity Head Coach, list years your team won) Sectional: 2010, 2009, 2008 Regional: 2010, 2009, 2008 Semi-State: 2010 State Championship:

12 Fort Wayne Bishop Luers Knights Class 2A Front Row (left to right): Kristy Gerardot, Shelby Gruss, Melissa Oberley, McKenzie Wyss, Trish Skordos; Second Row: Anna McNamara, Morgan Skordos, Zoe Derloshon, Brierra Young, Hilary Watts, Miracle Woods, Brooke Ridley, Audrie Luegring, Tammy Petit; Third Row: Coach Kevin Roberts, Trainer Missy Gumbert, Catherine Barnett, Ave Stout, Kaitlin Hofrichter; Back Row: Coaches: Tom O Brien, Dave Schultheis, Stu Oberley, Bernie Lohmuller, Denny Renier, Mike Stoffel, Phil Schultheis, Trainer Dave Kuhn, Doug Brown, Dan Wyss. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Anna McNamara G Brierra Young G Melissa Oberley G Hilary Watts F Kristy Gerardot F Brooke Ridley F McKenzie Wyss F Zoe Derloshon G Shelby Gruss F Ave Stout C Morgan Skordos G Miracle Woods C Maria Zaremba F Kaitlin Hofrichter F Catherine Barnett G Audrie Luegring F Team Totals / Percentages 328/ Opponent Totals / Percentages 312/ State Finals History State Champion: 1999 (2A), 2000 (2A), 2001 (2A), 2002 (3A), 2006 (3A) Runner-Up: 2004 (3A) Appearances: 1999 (2A), 2000 (2A), 2001 (2A), 2002 (3A), 2004 (3A), 2006 (3A), 2010 (2A) 11 Denny Renier Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Fort Wayne County: Allen Superintendent: Dr. Mark Myers Principal: Mary Keefer Athletic Director: Matt Lindsay Head Coach: Denny Renier Assistant Coaches: Kevin Roberts, Mike Stoffel, Doug Brown, Tom O Brien Student Managers: Trish Skordos and Tammy Petit School Colors: Red and Black Conference: Summit Athletic Enrollment: 550 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 16-7 Season Results (18-7) 11/7 Angola W /14 at Heritage Christian W /21 at Brebeuf Jesuit W /28 South Bend Washington W /3 at Fort Wayne North Side W /5 Mishawaka Marian W /8 Warsaw (OT) L /11 at Fort Wayne South Side L /15 at Huntington North W /18 FW Concordia Lutheran L /29 vs. Fort Wayne North Side W /29 vs. FW Concordia Lutheran W /30 vs. Fort Wayne South Side L /8 at FW Bishop Dwenger W /15 Fort Wayne Northrop W /22 Harding W /26 Norwell L /28 at Fort Wayne Snider L /29 Fort Wayne Elmhurst L /5 at Fort Wayne Wayne W Woodlan Sectional 2/12 Woodlan W /15 Adams Central W Lewis Cass Regional 2/20 Oak Hill W /20 Wabash (OT) W Warsaw Semi-State 2/27 Winamac W 57-44

13 FW BISHOP LUERS HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Denny Renier Employer: Self Employed Occupation (If teacher, what subjects?): Education College: Year Graduated: Degree(s) / Major(s): High School: New Haven HS Year Graduated: 1961 Athletic Participation Sport Years in High School (ie: ) Years in College (ie: ) Basketball Baseball Track As A High School Or College Player, Have You Ever Competed In A State Or National Championship Event In Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: -- Coaching Experience (Basketball Only) Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: 5 years): 1st year Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: ): Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: 18-7 Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: 18-7 Please list below where you've coached during your career: School Head/Asst. No. of Years (ie: 5) (ie: 1992-present) St Henry School Head coach Bishop Luers HS Asst Coach Tournament Record (As the Varsity Head Coach, list years your team won) Sectional: 2010 Regional: 2010 Semi-State: 2010 State Championship:

14 Class 3A Championship Game Capsule Rushville (25-2) vs. FW Concordia Lutheran (23-3) Team Statistical Comparison Rushville Category Concordia.445 FG Percentage Opp. FG Percentage Pt. FG Percentage FT Percentage Rebound Average Rebound Margin Points Per Game Points Allowed Per Game Points Differential 16.3 Lions Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 1; IBCA Rank: No. 5. Rushville playing for school's fi rst state championship in any sport. Rushville broke a 17-year dry-spell on Saturday beating Evansville Memorial, 60-49, to win its fi rst semi-state championship since Rushville beat two top fi ve teams during this tournament -- No. 3 Hamilton Heights for the sectional title and No. 5 Evansville Memorial to win the semi-state. Lions scoring 63.9 PPG which ranks 15th in state; beating teams by 18.5 PPG. Team won the prestigious Hall of Fame Tournament on Dec. 29 with victories over Mooresville and Jay County. Rushville holds the state record for consecutive sectional victories winning 18 straight from They won their stateleading 27th sectional this year, their third in a row. Cadets Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 8; IBCA Rank: NR. Cadets playing for school s fi rst basketball title and third overall (girls cross country , boys track ). Team has won 13 straight games after winning fi rst semi-state championship. Concordia won the regional for the fi rst time since 2001 beating No. 9 NorthWood, Concordia went 1-2 vs. other state fi nalist teams; split two games with 2A fi nalist Luers this season -- winning on Dec. 18 but falling on Dec. 30. Also fell, to 1A fi nalist Canterbury, on Jan. 9. Team allows only 35.2 PPG on defense which ranks 14th in state. David Miller picked up his 100th victory as Concordia coach in the sectional opening victory over Heritage. Miller is in his seventh year with Concordia and 20th year overall. Coach Melissa Marlow will coach the Indiana All-Star team this June during its annual series against Kentucky. Merrillville coach Amy Govert will serve as an assistant coach.

15 Rushville Lady Lions Class 3A Front Row (left to right): Taylor Linville, Shelbie Justice, Meagan Hittle, Ashley Hedrick; Middle Row: Krista Beaman, Alexa Bess, Manager Danniella Banks, Head Coach Melissa Marlow, Kaleigh Andrews, Kayla Niehoff, Morgan Herbert; Back Row: Asst. Coach Elizabeth Wagner, Asst. Coach Bev Stull, Asst. Coach Ryan Stewart, Statistian Becca Beaman, Manager Samantha Poore, Trainer Brittany Wilson, Asst. Coach Heidi Cox, Asst. Coach Mike Cox; Not Pictured: Manager Mary Snow. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts. 3 3 Bekah Miller G Krista Beaman G Kayla Niehoff F Morgan Herbert G Janna Green G Ashley Hedrick G Alexis Kirkham G Kaleigh Andrews G/F Meagan Hittle G Taylor Linville F/C Shelbie Justice G/F Alexa Bess G/F Kristian Bradley F Team Totals / Percentages Opponent Totals / Percentages State Finals History Runner-Up: 1981 Appearances: 1981, 1985, 1993, 2010 (3A) 12 Melissa Marlow Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Rushville County: Rush Superintendent: Dr. John Williams Principal: Matt Vance Athletic Director: David Green Head Coach: Melissa Marlow Assistant Coaches: Elizabeth Wagner, Bev Stull, Ryan Stewart, Heidi Cox, Mike Cox Student Managers: Becca Beaman, Mary Snow, Brittany Wilson, and Danniella Banks School Colors: Red and Black Conference: Hoosier Heritage Enrollment: 856 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 17-5 Season Results (25-2) 11/14 Columbus East W /20 at Mt. Vernon (Fortville) W /24 at Yorktown W /28 at Richmond W /1 Jennings County W /5 Greenfi eld-central W /9 at Connersville W /12 at Greensburg (OT) W /15 Greenwood L /19 Delta W /23 at Shelbyville W /29 Mooresville W /29 Jay County W /2 at Union County W /5 at Franklin County W /9 at Center Grove L /14 at Shenandoah W /16 Pendleton Heights W /23 New Palestine W /28 at Heritage Christian W /30 Seymour W /2 New Castle W Shelbyville Sectional 2/12 New Palestine W /17 Hamilton Heights W Mt. Vernon (Fortville) Regional 2/20 Western Boone W /20 Roncalli W Bedford North Lawrence Semi-State 2/27 Evansville Memorial W 60-49

16 RUSHVILLE HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Melissa Marlow Employer: Rush County Schools Occupation: School Nurse Education College: Florida Southern College, Indiana University Year Graduated: 92, 96 Degree(s)/Major(s): B.S. Biology, B.S. Nursing High School: Rushville Consolidated High School Year Graduated: 1988 Athletic Participation Sport Years In High School Years In College Basketball Volleyball As a High School or College Player, Have you ever Competed in a State or National Championship Event in Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: 1985 IHSAA Girls Basketball State Finals as a member of the Rushville Lady Lions; Lost in Semi-Finals to Crown Point Coaching Experience Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: 10 Years Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: School Head/Asst No. of Years Years Rushville Head Rushville Asst Tournament Record Sectional: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008, 2009, 2010 Regional: 2006, 2010 Semi-State: 2010 State Championship: Something Interesting: I will be the Head Coach of the 2010 Indiana All-Star Team. I also was an Assistant Coach in 2008 for the Indiana Junior All-Stars. I played under Hall of Fame Coach Cinda Rice Brown at Rushville.

17 Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran Cadets Class 3A Front Row (left to right): Clare Leonard, Lyndsey Bowman, Jessica Fairfi eld, Delaney Harkelroad, Angela Doerffl er, Andrea Newbauer, Hannah Drake, Rosie Easterday; Second Row: Karissa Hamrick, Kaleigh Jones, Jamine Edwards, Lauren Borchelt, Lauren Marinko, Skylar Wright, Madison Biddle, Shauna Watson, Sydni Berry; Third Row: Annalissa Kammeyer, Erynn Meiklejohn, Breanne Smith, Anna Goeglein, Emily Hockemeyer; Back Row: Jenny Koerner, Cathy Pusey, Dave Miller, Nicole Bolinger, Kelley Meiklejohn, Jennifer Bennett, Forrest Bandor. Not Pictured: Taylor Davis, Lindsay Paradine, Abby Rekeweg, Kim Schamerloh. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Emily Hockemeyer F Annalissa Kammeyer F Shauna Watson G Lauren Marinko G Anna Goeglein F Skylar Wright F Angela Doerffl er G Lauren Borchelt G Madison Biddle F Breanne Smith F Andrea Newbauer G Erynn Meiklejohn C Team Totals / Percentages State Finals History First Appearance 13 Dave Miller Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Fort Wayne County: Allen Executive Director: Terry Breininger Principal: John Marks Athletic Director: Dean Doerffl er Head Coach: Dave Miller Assistant Coaches: Cathy Pusey, Nicole Bolinger, Kelley Meiklejohn, Jenny Koerner, Kim Schamerloh, and Jennifer Bennett Student Managers: Forrest Bandor School Colors: Maroon and White Conference: Summit Athletic Enrollment: 684 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 14-7 Season Results (23-3) 11/10 Bellmont W /14 New Haven W /17 at East Noble W /24 Norwell L /5 at Fort Wayne Wayne W /11 FW Bishop Dwenger W /15 Heritage W /18 at FW Bishop Luers W /23 at Columbia City W /29 Fort Wayne Northrop W /30 FW Bishop Luers L /4 at Fort Wayne Northrop W /9 Fort Wayne Canterbury L /12 at Fort Wayne Elmhurst W /16 Harding W /20 Fort Wayne Snider W /26 Woodlan W /29 Fort Wayne South Side W /3 at Carroll (Fort Wayne) W /5 Fort Wayne North Side W Leo Sectional 2/12 Heritage W /13 Angola W /15 Leo W Peru Regional 2/20 Yorktown W /20 NorthWood W Elkhart Central Semi-State 2/21 Griffi th W 54-36

18 FW CONCORDIA HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Dave Miller Employer: North Adams Community Schools Occupation (If teacher, what subjects?): Teacher Middle School Physical Education Education College: Concordia University Seward, Nebraska Year Graduated: 1975 Degree(s) / Major(s): Physical Eduation Major History - Minor High School: Bellmont High School Year Graduated: 1971 Athletic Participation Sport Years in High School (ie: ) Years in College (ie: ) Cross Country Basketball As A High School Or College Player, Have You Ever Competed In A State Or National Championship Event In Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: -- Coaching Experience (Basketball Only) Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: 5 years): 7 years Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: ): Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: Please list below where you've coached during your career: School Head/Asst. No. of Years (ie: 5) (ie: 1992-present) Bellmont Girls Track Bellmont Girls Basketball Tournament Record (As the Varsity Head Coach, list years your team won) Sectional: 89, 92, 93, 94, Bellmont 2007, Concordia Lutheran Regional: 92, Bellmont Concordia Lutheran Semi-State: Concordia Lutheran State Championship: Something Interesting About You Personally or Professionally That People Might Not Know? Dave loves to work out and keep physical fi t. He also loves to watch sports on TV and vacation with his family. Dave dedicates a great deal of time to his girls basketball program at Concordia. He and his wife, Deb, are dedicated teachers and give a tremendous amount of time and effort to Concordia Lutheran High School.

19 Class 4A Championship Game Capsule Ben Davis (27-0) vs. Merrillville (25-1) Team Statistical Comparison Ben Davis Category Merrillville.439 FG Percentage Opp. FG Percentage Pt. FG Percentage FT Percentage Rebound Average Rebound Margin Points Per Game Points Allowed Per Game Points Differential 14.3 Giants Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 1; IBCA Rank: No. 1; No. 2 in the nation by both USA Today and ESPN Rise Magazine. With a victory, Ben Davis would set the state record for most consecutive victories with 58. They are currently tied with Fort Wayne Northrop which also won 57 games from A win on Saturday would make Ben Davis the fi rst Indiana team (girls or boys) to fi nish undefeated in two consecutive seasons (30-0 in ). The Bloomington South boys team (26-0 in ) is currently 20-0 heading into sectionals this week. Ben Davis playing for fourth girls basketball state championship in school history. Only Fort Wayne Bishop Luers (5) and Heritage Christian (4) have more. Giants lead the state in average margin of victory (31.3) and rank 11th in PPG (64.8). A victory on Saturday would be the team s 100th in the last four years. Ben Davis leads the state in wins (99-7) and winning percentage (.934) during that span. Coach Stan Benge ranks sixth among active coaches in career victories with 495. Only fi ve coaches in state history have 500 or more wins. Pirates Notes Final ICGSA Rank: No. 5; IBCA Rank: No. 6. Merrillville will play for its fi rst state championship after winning its fi rst regional and semi-state titles this year. Will face top-ranked Ben Davis, the second top 10 team this tournament after beating No. 7 Elkhart Memorial for the regional championship. Started 16-0 before suffering only setback this year, a loss at Lake Central. Team has reeled off nine straight to reach this point. Team fi nished last season. Pirates scoring 64.8 PPG to rank 12th in state. Won Duneland Athletic Conference with 13-1 record. First Duneland team to play for 4A championship since Valparaiso fi nished as runner-up to Ben Davis in Head Coach Amy Govert will serve as an assistant coach for the Indiana All-Star team this June in its annual series against Kentucky. Rushville coach Melissa Marlow will serve as head coach.

20 Ben Davis Giants Class 4A Front Row (left to right): Brionna Arnold, Jade Mills-Harris, DeeDee Williams, Jordan Huber, Shawnece Teague; Second Row: Ashlie Nicholson, Hunter Dowler, Demetria Nunley-Lash; Third Row: Head Coach Stan Benge, Assistant Coach Joe Lentz, Amber Jones, Vivian Holcomb, Jazmine Windham, Janee Kimball, Bria Goss, Assistant Coach Demetrius Dowler; Back Row: Student Athletic Training Assistant Partson Chinyadza, Manager Taylor Morrison, Manager Kya Harris, Freshman Coach James Banks, Assistant Coach Jackie Closser, Athletic Trainer Heather McGowan. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Vivian Holcomb F Dee Dee Williams G Hunter Dowler G Jordan Huber G Jazmine Windham G Janee Kimball G Bria Goss G Demetria Nunley-Lash F Ashlie Nicholson G Brionna Arnold G Shawnece Teague C Jade Mills-Harris F Amber Jones F Team Totals / Percentages Opponent Totals / Percentages State Finals History State Champion: 2000 (4A), 2001 (4A), 2009 (4A) Appearances: 1992, 2000 (4A), 2001 (4A), 2009 (4A), 2010 (4A) 14 Stan Benge Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Indianapolis County: Marion Superintendent: Dr. Terry Thompson Principal: Joel McKinney Athletic Director: Kevin Britt Asst. Athletic Director: John Clark Girls Sports Director: Scott Williams Head Coach: Stan Benge Assistant Coaches: Demetrius Dowler, Joe Lentz, Jackie Closser, Brian Elmore, and James Banks Student Managers: Kya Harris and Taylor Morrison School Colors: Purple and White Conference: Metropolitan Interscholastic Enrollment: 4,300 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: 30-0 Season Results (27-0) 11/14 at Brownsburg W /17 Pike W /21 Fort Wayne Elmhurst W /25 at Perry Meridian W /03 Lawrence North W /08 vs. Brebeuf Jesuit W /10 vs. North Central (Indpls.) W /12 vs. Warren Central W /12 vs. Pike W /19 at Terre Haute North W /22 Terre Haute South W /02 Heritage Christian W /02 Bloomington South W /09 at North Central (Indpls.) W /14 Decatur Central W /15 at Warren Central W /21 at Avon W /23 Center Grove W /26 Franklin Central W /30 vs. Carmel W /03 at Brebeuf Jesuit W Indpls. Manual Sectional 2/11 Indianapolis Manual W /13 Pike W /13 Brownsburg W Southport Regional 2/20 Franklin Central W /20 Warren Central W Southport Semi-State 2/27 Floyd Central W 65-28

21 BEN DAVIS HEAD COACH PROFILE Name: Stan Benge Employer: MSD of Wayne Township Occupation (If teacher, what subjects?): Physical Education Teacher (Rhodes Elementary) Education College: Marion College Year Graduated: 1976 Degree(s) / Major(s): Health and Physical Education High School: Ben Davis High School Year Graduated: 1972 Athletic Participation Sport Years in High School (ie: ) Years in College (ie: ) Basketball Track As A High School Or College Player, Have You Ever Competed In A State Or National Championship Event In Any Sport? If Yes, Please Give Details: NO Coaching Experience (Basketball Only) Number of Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: 5 years): 25 years Actual Years as Varsity Head Coach at Current School (ie: ): Won-Loss Record as Varsity Head Coach at Current School: Overall Varsity Head Coaching Record: Please list below where you've coached during your career: School Head/Asst. No. of Years (ie: 5) (ie: 1992-present) Roncalli Asst Tournament Record (As the Varsity Head Coach, list years your team won) Sectional: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Regional: , , , , , , , , , , Semi-State: , , , , State Championship: , , Something Interesting About You Personally or Professionally That People Might Not Know? He is an avid bike rider who has ridden across the state in one day.

22 Merrillville Pirates Class 4A Front Row (left to right): Jasmine Wade, Latoi Merriweather, Manager DeSheema Jones, Bianca Blanchard, Brianna Thompson; Second Row: Bryonna Davis, Raveen Murray, Chambria Brown, Robin Williamson, Jasmyne Miller; Back Row: Head Coach Amy Govert, Assistant Varsity Darcie Johnston, Amanda Banashak, Tracee Mitchel, Kacey Cole, Lydia Hawkins, Melanee Stubbs, Freshmen Coach Rina Molina, Junior Varsity Coach Tom Spitzer. Team Roster & Statistics Lt. Dk. Name Ht. Gr. Pos. GP FG-FGA FG% 3FG% FT% Ast. Reb. Pts Latoi Merriweather G Chambria Brown G Jasmyne Miller F Raveen Murray G Brianna Thompson G Bryonna Davis G Jasmine Wade G Amanda Banashak G/F Lydia Hawkins F Kacey Cole F Robin Williamson F Tracee Mitchel F/C Team Totals / Percentages 528/ Opponent Totals / Percentages State Finals History First Appearance 15 Amy Govert Head Coach Team Facts Town/City: Merrillville County: Lake Superintendent: Dr. Tony Lux Principal: Mike Krutz Athletic Director: Janis Qualizza Asst. Athletic Director: Amy Beckham Head Coach: Amy Govert Assistant Coaches: Darcie Johnston, Tom Spitzer, and Rina Molina Student Manager: DaSheema Jones School Colors: Purple and White Conference: Duneland Enrollment: 2,260 Last Year s Final Won-Loss Record: Season Results (25-1) 11/12 at Highland W /14 Andrean W /19 Valparaiso W /25 East Chicago Central W /27 at Portage W /4 Chesterton W /11 at LaPorte W /15 at Michigan City W /19 Lake Central W /23 at Munster W /29 Crown Point W /2 at Valparaiso W /9 Portage W /12 at Lowell W /15 LaPorte W /19 Hobart W /22 at Lake Central L /26 at Chesterton W /29 Michigan City W /4 at Crown Point W Valparaiso Sectional 2/12 Michigan City W /13 Hobart W /15 Valparaiso W Valparaiso Regional 2/20 Munster W /20 Elkhart Memorial W Elkhart Central Semi-State 2/27 Fort Wayne Snider W 66-53