District Coach of the Year
Bob King Awards
Since 1972, the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association members have selected a “Coach of the Year” from the five districts that were previously designated by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
The Awards are presented in the name of Coach Bob King, our long-time executive director of Indiana Basketball Coaches Association who was active in the IBCA as a consultant at the ripe young age of 85! Bob is well-known as the longtime member of the Purdue University coaching staff and athletic administration. He was 1984 recipient of the Joe Boland Award, given by Indiana sportswriters for service to athletics, and a past president of the Indiana Collegiate Coaches Association. He played and then coached basketball and football 13 years at Indianapolis Shortridge, and is a graduate of Butler University. He was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in 1986!
Boys awards started in 1972-73 – Girls awards started in 1983-84
Girls' 2022 Winners
Boys' 2022 Winners
Girls
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2020-2021
(1) Mark Redding, Carroll(FW) (1) Chris Siebert, Crown Point
(2) Donna Buckley, Noblesville (2) Debbie Smiley, Brownsburg
(3) Jared Rehmel, Linton-Stockton (3) Scott Schoen, Silver Creek
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2019-2020
(1) Brandon Appleton, Angola (1) Adam Yoder, NorthWood
(2) Kathie Kayden, Northwestern (2) Lauren Votaw, Fishers
(3) Jerry Hickey, Salem (3) Brian Smith, Loogootee
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2018-2019
(1) Chris Seibert, Crown Point (1) John Treesh, Central Noble
(2) Chris Huppenthal, Hamilton Southeastern (2) Todd Law, Oak Hill
(3) Jeff Allen, Bedford North Lawrence (3) Larry Winters, Bloomington South
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2017-2018
(1) Jack Campbell, Chesterton (1) Brodie Garber, Fairfield
(2) Debbie Guckenberger, Brownsburg (2) Stacy E. Mitchell, Warren Central
(3) Bob Meier, Castle (3) Jason Simpson, Greensburg
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2016-2017
(1) Ryan Myers, Kankakee Valley (1) Doug Springer, Northridge
(2) Kathie Layden, Northwestern (2) DeeAnn Ramey, North Central
(3) Johnnie Bartley, Wood Memorial (3) Mike McBride, Eastern (Pekin)
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2015-2016
(1) Chris Kindig, Tippecanoe Valley (1) Tony Stesiak, Rochester
(2) Doug Laker, Greenfield-Central (2) Andy Maguire, Zionsville
(3) Scott Smith, Jac-Cen-Del (3) Missy Voyles, North Harrison
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2014-2015
(1) Rod Parker, Homestead (1) Mike Urban, Lake Central
(2) Donna Keck, Noblesville (2) Tod Windlan, Carmel
(3) Mark Holt, Barr-Reeve (3) Kevin Moore, East Central
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2013-2014
(1) Skeeter Heath, LaPorte (1) Kristi Kaniewski Ulrich, Penn
(2) Chris Giffin, Lawrence North (2) Rich Schelsky, Western Boone
(3) Steve Goans, Evans. Mater Dei (3) Gretchen Miles, Washington
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2012-2013
(1) Michelle Harter, Warsaw (1) Rod Parker, Homestead
(2) Shane Sumpter, Westfield (2) Tod Windlan, Hamilton Heights
(3) Kurt Godlevske, Bedford-North-Lawrence (3) Pat McKee, Columbus North
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2011-12
(1) Amy Govert, Merrillville and Steve Neff, Northwood.
(2) Jeff Knoy, McCutcheon and Eric Thornton, Norwell.
(3) Mark Holt, Barr-Reeve and Greg Werner, Southridge.
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2010-11
(1) Mike Hamacher, Hobart and Doug Springer, Northridge
(2) David Baxter, Benton Central and Julie Shelton, Mt. Vernon (Fortville)
(3) Beth DeVinney, Seymour and Corey Simon, Evansville North
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2009-10
(1) Jerry Hoover, Logansport and Gene Johnson, Jimtown
(2) Kurt Ogden, Hamilton Heights and Jason Snyder, Kokomo
(3) Melissa Marlow, Rushville and Joe Voelker, Floyd Central
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2008-09
(1) Mark Redding, FW Elmhurst and Steve Proctor, Fairfield
(2) Stan Benge, Ben Davis and Curt Benge, Plainfield
(3) Jason Lane, Vincennes Lincoln and Mark Monroe, Gibson Southern
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2007-08
(1) Dori Downing, Calumet and Kem Zollman, Wawasee
(2) Brad Bowsman, Twin Lakes and John Lewellen, Cambridge City Lincoln
(3) Scott Smith, Jac-Cen-Del and Jared Peterson, Austin
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2006-07
(1) Gary Collins, Michigan City and Ken Markful, Andrean
(2) Steve Drabyn, Avon and Todd Law, Oak Hill
(3) Jim Rose, Bloomfield and Greg Werner, Southridge
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2005-06
(1)Marilyn Coddens, SB Washington and Mark Underwood, Manchester
(2) Scott Bowen, Carmel and Chris Huppenthal, Hamilton Southeastern
(3) Chad Gilbert, Jeffersonville and Mike Powless, Evansville Central
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2004-05
(1) Dave Cox, Plymouth and Candy Wilson, Boone Grove
(2) Pam Taylor, Franklin Central and Tracey Hammel, Lebanon
(3) Wayne Allen, Castle and Leslie (Wade) Vanhoy, Loogootee
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2003-04
(1) Dan Feagler of Garrett and Gary Teel of Tippecanoe Valley
(2) Allen Cooper of New Palestine and Todd Salkoski of Shenandoah
(3) Michael Uhl of Corydon Central and Rick Marshall of North Knox
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2002-03
(1) Ron Edmonds, East Chicago Central
(2) Lisa Miller, Carroll (Allen Co.)
(3) Dawn McNew, Beech Grove
(4) Jon Howell, Alexandria
(5) Missy Voyles, North Harrison
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2001-02
(1) Dan Shead, New Prairie
(2) Doug Curtis, Angola
(3) Leah Wooldridge, Noblesville
(4) Donna Cheatham, Southwestern (Jefferson Co.)
(5) Janis Hert, Vincennes Lincoln
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2000-01
(1) Chris Huppenthal, Highland
(2) Kem Zolman, Wawasee
(3) Jodie Whitaker, Lawrence North
(4) Jon Howell, Alexandria
(5) Marty Niehaus, Forest Park
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1999-’00
(1) Jerry Bechtold, Hebron
(2) Mark Rohm, DeKalb
(3) Stan Benge, Ben Davis
(4) Julie Shelton, Mt. Vernon (Hancock Co.)
(5) Joe Pigg, White River Valley
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1998-99
(1) Dennis Foster, Hanover Central
(2) Gary Andrews, Ft. Wayne Bishop Luers
(3) Connie Garrett, Clinton Prairie
(4) Larry Miller, Connersville
(5) Bruce Dockery, Evansville Memorial
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1997-98
(1) Tom Megyesi, Lake Central
(2) Bill Bollier, Woodlan
(3) Brad Montgomery, Tri-West
(4) Connie Lyon, Yorktown
(5) Jason Blackard, Gibson Southern
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1996-97
(1) JT Hubenthal, Logansport
(2) Mike Hey, Leo
(3) Mike Armstrong, Perry Meridian
(4) Don Renihan, New Castle
(5) Rick Myers, Jeffersonville
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1995-96
(1) Greg Greg Kirby, Valparaiso
(2) Fred Fields, Huntington North
(3) Rich Bagienski, Noblesville
(4) Lori Robbins, Connersville
(5) Tammy Wertman, Princeton
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1994-95
(1) Greg Kirby, Valparaiso
(2) Fred Fields, Huntington North
(3) Tom Polf, Seeger
(4) Dennis Wallace, Pendleton Hts.
(5) Dick Lemmon, Barr-Reeve
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1993-94
(1) Tom Megyesi, Lake Central
(2) Fred Fields, Huntington North
(3) Tom Polf, Seeger
(4) Leah Wooldridge
(5) Steve Barrett, Pike Central
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1992-93
(1) Jim Swaney, Winamac
(2) Mike McCroskey, Kokomo
(3) Chuck Boehlke, North Central (Marion Co.)
(4) Bill Wilson, Anderson Highland
(5) Steve Brothers, Washington
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1991-92
(1) Greg Kirby, Valparaiso
(2) Dave Riley, Ft. Wayne Northrop
(3) Judi Warren, Carmel
(4) Curt Bell, New Castle
(5) Pete Pritchett, Bedford-North Lawrence
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1990-91
(1) Greg Kirby, Valparaiso
(2) Dave Riley, Ft. Wayne Northrop
(3) Mike Griffin, Brownsburg
(4) Jimmie Howell, Mt. Vernon
(5) Pete Pritchett, Bedford-North Lawrence
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1989-90
(1) Dave Kenning, Valparaiso
(2) Will Wienhorst, Warsaw
(3) Stan Benge, Ben Davis
(4) Allen Cooper, New Palestine
(5) Jed Beadles, Pike Central
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1988-89
(1) Carl Horton, Gary Roosevelt
(2) Will Wienhorst, Warsaw
(3) Mike Griffin, Brownsburg
(4) Art Brebberman, Batesville
(5) Gerry Howard, Southridge
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1987-88
(1) Kevin Brown, North Judson
(2) Lamar Kilmar, Ft. Wayne Snider
(3) Ray Lyttle, Noblesville
(4) Bob Howe, Jennings County
(5) Donna Cheatham, Scottsburg
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1986-87
(1) Kevin Brown, North Judson
(2) Dave Riley, Ft. Wayne Northrop
(3) Alan Vickrey, Brebeuf Jesuit Prep
(4) Tom Earlywine, Mt. Vernon (Hancock Co.)
(5) Charles Mair, North Posey
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1985-86
(1) Dale Ciciora, Valparaiso
(2) Dave Riley, Ft. Wayne Northrop
(3) Pam Taylor, Tipton
(4) Terry Fox, Greenfield-Central
(5) Donna Sullivan, Seymour
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1984-85
(1) Jan Conner, Benton Central
(2) Dave Scudder, Ft. Wayne Bishop Dwenger
(3) Ray Lyttle, Noblesville
(4) Jim Anthony, Indian Creek
(5) Bill Hagedom, Forest Park
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1983-84
(1) Tom May, Crown Point
(2) Lamar Kilmer, Ft. Wayne Snider
(3) Clara Caito, Speedway
(4) Cinda Brown, Rushville
(5) Rick Rigel, Austin
Boys
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2020-2021
(1) Chris Johnson, Homestead (1) Chad Johnston, SB Adams
(2) Ryan Osborn, Carmel (2) Andy Weaver, Plainfield
(3) Jeff Moore, Sullivan (3) Josh Thompson, Barr-Reeve
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2019-2020
(1) Marc Davidson, FW Blackhawk Christian (1) Marc Urban, Chesterton
(2) Al Gooden, Lawrence Central (2) David McCollough, Shenandoah
(3) Nate Hawkins, Heritage Hills (3) Kendall Wildey, South Decatur
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2018-2019
(1) Ryan Eakins, East Noble (1) Craig Teagle, Huntington North
(2) Mark Detweiler, Delta (2) Ryan Osborn, Carmel
(3) Brandon Hoffman, Silver Creek (3) J.R. Holmes, Bloomington South
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2017-2018
(1) Michael Edison, LaVille (1) Rob Yoder, Westview
(2) Daniel Cox, New Castle (2) Matt English, Beech Grove
(3) Scott McClelland, Morristown (3) Todd Sturgeon, Floyd Central
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2016-2017
(1) Barak Coolman, Valparaiso (1) Clint Swan, Crown Point
(2) Criss Beyers, Warren Central (2) Kevin Renbarger, Oak Hill
(3) Kerry Brown, Connersville (3) Todd Sturgeon, Floyd Central
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2015-2016
(1) T.J. Lux, Merrillville (1) Doug Ogle, Warsaw
(2) Jimmie Howell, Lapel (2) David McCollough, Shenandoah
(3) Matt Britton, Bloomfield (3) Jim Shannon, New Albany
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2014-2015
(1) Marty Beasley, Carroll(FW) (1) Mike McBride, Churubusco
(2) Brent Brobston, Frankton (2) Rick Peckinpaugh, McCutcheon
(3) Michael Adams, Evansville Reitz (3) Brandon Hoffman, Silver Creek
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2013-2014
(1) Al Rhodes, Penn (1) Aaron Wolfe, Northwood
(2) Kent Chezem, Covington (2) Brent Keck, Perry Meridian
(3) Bryan Hughes, Barr-Reeve (3) Jamie Kolkmeier, Corydon Central
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2012-2013
(1)Ryan Bales, Plymouth (1) Mike Hackett, Munster
(2) Brad Dickey, Tipton (2) Steve Lynch, Mt.Vernon(Fortville)
(3) Brent Chitty, Columbus East (3) Bryan Speer, Evansville Harrison
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2011-2012
(1) Al Gooden, New Haven and Chris Johnson, Homestead
(2) Scott Heady, Carmel and Brian Satterfield, Hamilton Southeastern
(3) Bryan Hughes, Barr-Reeve and Stacy Meyer, Greensburg
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2010-11
(1) Mike Hackett, Munster and Mark Johnson, South Bend Riley
(2) Brian Hahn, Pendleton heights and Brian McCauley, Kokomo
(3) Nate Hawkins, Forest Park and Andy Igel, Eastern Greene
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2009-10
(1) Chris Johnson, Homestead and Eric Thompson, Peru
(2) Brian Barber, Danville and Steve Lynch, Mt. Vernon (Fortville)
(3) Dave Benter, Brownstown Central and Matt Wadsworth, North Posey
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2008-09
(1) Jason Ridge, Northridge and Marty Beasley, Carroll(Allen)
(2) Shaun Busick, Zionsville and Craig Teagle, Jay County
(3) Tom Weeks, Princeton and Mike Saylor, Terre Haute South
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2007-08
(1) Jason Groves, Triton and Tom Peller, Chesterton
(2) Travis Daugherty, Tipton and Mark Galloway, Carmel
(3) J.R. Holmes, Bloomington South and Jim Shannon, New Albany
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2006-07
(1) Travis Hannah, Oregon-Davis and Bob Punter. Valparaiso
(2) David McCollough, Noblesville and Mark James, Franklin Central
(3) Tom Bradley, Orleans and Jay Brown, Edgewood
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2005-06
(1)Jack Edison, Plymouth and Steve Johnson, Elkhart Memorial
(2) Jack Keefer, Lawrence North and David Wood, West Lafayette
(3) Jeff Hein, Evansville Bosse and Harry Larrabee, Shelbyville
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2004-05
(1) Robb Berger, Mishawaka and Randy DeShone, Jimtown
(2) Joe Buck, Pendleton Heights and Larry Nicks, Arlington
(3) Steve Combs, Vincennes Lincoln and Dave Omer, Washington
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2003-04
(1) Chris Benedict of Columbia City and Dean Foster of Penn
(2) Andy Weaver of Western and Joe Luce of Benton Central
(3) Dave Benter of Brownstown Central and Marty Echelbarger of Heritage Hills
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2002-03
(1) Mike Hackett, Munster
(2) Chris Benedict, Columbia City
(3) Brian Satterfield, Hamilton Southeastern
(4) Joe Bradburn, Yorktown
(5) Will Wyman, Evansville Harrison
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2001-02
(1) Pat Skaggs, Benton Central
(2) Wayne Barker, Bluffton
(3) Steve Witty, Ben Davis
(4) Chip Mehaffey, Winchester
(5) Jim Shannon, New Albany
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2000-01
(1) Basil Mawbey, Lewis Cass
(2) Cliff Hawkins, DeKalb
(3) Steve Witty, Ben Davis
(4) Steve Bennett, New Castle
(5) Jerry O’Brian, Gibson Southern
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1999-’00
(1) Clint Swan, Andrean
(2) Moe Smedley, Marion
(3) Scott Heady, Warren Central
(4) Jerry Bomholt, Southwestern (Jefferson Co.),
(5) Tom Beach, Forest Park
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1998-99
(1) Jack Gabor, Kankakee Valley
(2) Tim Reinking, Ft. Wayne Concordia
(3) Larry Nicks, Indpls. Arlington
(4) Chip Mehaffey, Winchester
(5) J.R. Holmes, Bloomington South
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1997-98
(1) Jack Edison, Plymouth
(2) Mike Sorrell, Goshen
(3) Alan Darner, Pike
(4) Paul Keller, Delta
(5) Dave Reese, Perry Central
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1996-97
(1) Joe Otis, LaPorte
(2) Marty Johnson, East Noble
(3) Dave McCollough, Noblesville
(4) Mel Siefert, Batesville
(5) Tom McKinney, Bloomington North
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1995-96
(1) Bob Buscher, Andrean
(2) Basil Mawbey, Kokomo
(3) Mark James, Franklin Central
(4) Garth Cone, Alexandria
(5) Mark Matthews, Bedford-North Lawrence
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1994-95
(1) Jim East, Merrillville
(2) Moe Smedley, Manchester
(3) Joe Pearson, Indpls. Washington
(4) Sam Alford, New Castle
(5) Brain Wahl, Pike Central
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1993-94
(1) Bob Punter, Valparaiso
(2) Dick Butt, Leo
(3) Phil Waddell, Tipton
(4) Mike Drews, Muncie Central
(5) Jim Miller, New Albany
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1992-93
(1) John Todd, East Chicago Central
(2) Marty Johnson, East Noble
(3) Steve Witty, Ben Davis
(4) George Griffith, Richmond
(5) Dave Clark, White River Valley
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1991-92
(1) Bob Punter, Valparaiso
(2) Al Rhodes, Warsaw
(3) Steve Brunes, Brownsburg
(4) Alan Darner, Anderson Highland
(5) Jim Miller, New Albany
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1990-91
(1) Ron Heflin, Gary Roosevelt
(2) Pete Smith, Manchester
(3) Bryan Hughes, Fountain Central
(4) Bill Hahn, Muncie South
(5) Danny Bush, Bedford North Lawrence
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1989-90
(1) Denny Foster, Hebron
(2) Jim Hahn, Concord
(3) Frank Craig, Indpls. Tech
(4) Ron Baldwin, Yorktown
(5) Gene Miiller, Vincennes Lincoln
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1988-89
(1) Skip Collins, Valparaiso
(2) Dan Gunn, Marion
(3) Pat Rady, Terre Haute South
(4) Dave Porter, South Decatur
(5) Jack Butcher, Loogootee
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1987-88
(1) Dan Warkentien, Oregon-Davis
(2) Creighton Burns, Mississinewa
(3) Bob Knapp, Rossville
(4) George Griffith, Richmond
(5) Steve Brett, Bloomfield
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1986-87
(1) Steve Bennett, Lafayette Central Catholic
(2) Bill Green, Marion
(3) Bob Heady, Carmel
(4) Steve Brunes, East Central
(5) Danny Bush, Bedford North Lawrence
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1985-86
(1) Joe Otis, LaPorte
(2) Al Rhodes, Warsaw
(3) Dave Nicholson, Noblesville
(4) John Robbins, Muncie South
(5) Jerrill VanDeventer, Boonville
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1984-85
(1) Skip Collins, Valparaiso
(2) Kent Lochmueller, Carroll (Allen Co.)
(3) John Milholland, Frankfort
(4) Jimmie Howell, Mt. Vernon (Hancock Co.)
(5) Jim Jones, Princeton
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1983-84
(1) Skip Collins, Valparaiso
(2) Al Rhodes, Warsaw
(3) Dave Nicholson, Noblesville
(4) Calvin Bayley, Frankton
(5) Dave Worland, Washington Catholic
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1982-83
(1) Fred Mitchell, Chesterton
(2) Tom Dubois, Southwood
(3) Fred Belser, Indpls. Manual
(4) Basil Mawbey, Connersville
(5) Stan Neal, Washington
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1981-82
(1) Jack Edison, Plymouth
(2) Neal McKeeman, Homestead
(3) Al Tucker, Cloverdale
(4) Butch Stafford, Anderson Highland
(5) Joe Mullen, Evansville Bosse
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1980-81
(1) Phil Weybright, Argos
(2) Tom Sittler, Manchester
(3) Dave Nicholson, Noblesville
(4) Phil Buck, Anderson Madison Hts.
(5) Gunner Wyman, Vincennes Lincoln
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1979-80
(1) Gene Miiller, Kankakee Valley
(2) Bill Patrick, Whitko
(3) Ed Siegel, Pike
(4) Bob Fuller, Anderson Highland
(5) Jack Butcher, Loogootee
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1978-79
(1) Bill Hahn, Michigan City Rogers
(2) Dave Hadaway, South Bend Adams
(3) Gayle Towles, Ben Davis
(4) Sam Alford, New Castle
(5) John Wessel, Evansville Central
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1977-78
(1) Jim Vermillion, Merrillville
(2) By Hey, Ft. Wayne North
(3) Jack Keefer, Lawrence North
(4) Garth Cone, Alexandria
(5) Bill Springer, Bloomington South
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1976-77
(1) Mike Copper, Munster
(2) Gary Miller, Bellmont
(3) John Milholland, Frankfort
(4) Bill Slayback, Aurora
(5) George Marshall, Jeffersonville
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1975-76
(1) Tom Linger, Lake Central
(2) By Hey, Ft. Wayne North
(3) Jim Rosenstihl, Lebanon
(4) Bob Fuller, Anderson Highland
(5) Jim Jones, Princeton
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1974-75
(1) Doug Adams, Michigan City Elston
(2) Jim Miller, Penn
(3) Sam Alford, Martinsville
(4) Pat Rady, Winchester
(5) Guy Glover, Bloomfield
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1973-74
(1) Marvin Wood, Mishawaka
(2) Marvin Tudor, Huntington North
(3) Howard Sharpe, Terre Haute North
(4) Phil Snodgrass, Union Co.
(5) George Marshall, Jeffersonville
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1972-73
(1) Steve Yoder, Plymouth
(2) Bob Dille, Ft. Wayne Northrop
(3) Richard Theill, Southport
(4) Stan Weber, Southwestern (Jefferson Co.)
(5) Bob Lochmueller, Tell City