Forty Indiana high school seniors have been presented 2016 scholarship awards from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, it was announced Tuesday (May 3).
The IBCA -- a statewide coaches group with more than 2,600 members -- presents a grant of $750 to each recipient in the names of Marion Crawley, Junior Mannies and Pat Aikman. Through the years, the IBCA has awarded more than $633,000 in scholarships to Indiana students.
"I would like to congratulate you for being selected as a recipient," IBCA executive director Steve Witty wrote in informing winners of the various selections. "... Thanks for your contributions to Indiana high school basketball, and best of luck as you move on to the college of your choice."
Blake Hill, a player from Northview High School in Brazil, Ind., was the lone Junior Mannies Scholarship winner for 2016. Mannies Scholarships are presented to students who have a physical handicap but have contributed to their respective school's athletic program. Mannies won 311 games as the boys basketball coach at Elwood, Mississinewa, Delphi and other schools. He served as the IBCA Job Placement Director from 1977-83.
A total of 35 Crawley Scholarships were presented to a variety of boys players (17), girls players (15), student managers (two) and cheerleaders (one). Criteria for the Crawley Scholarship includes achievement in basketball, achievement in academics, participation in extracurricular activities and service to one's school and community. A list of the 2016 winners is below.
Crawley was a former four-time boys basketball state championship coach -- two with the Washington Hatchets and two with the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos -- who amassed 644 career wins. He later became the first executive director of the IBCA.
Bloomfield's Eli Combs, Barr-Reeve's Jalon Graber, LaPorte's Kate Ulmer and Greencastle's Allison White were chosen as winners of the sixth Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards, named for the former Indiana All-Star game director and former IBCA Coordinator of Special Projects.
Criteria for the Aikman Scholarship include achievements and contributions in basketball, scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and service to school and community. Also, those considered for the Aikman Scholarship are students who plan to enter the fields of journalism, sports management, athletic training or physical therapy.
"These are deserving young people who help make coaching a great profession," Witty said of all the winners.
A list of the 2016 IBCA Scholarship winners is below.
JUNIOR MANNIES AWARD
Student, School, Coach, PositionBlake Hill, Northview, Brent Weddle, player
MARION CRAWLEY AWARDS
Boys Players: Student, School, Coach
Brad Ackerman, Goshen, Brian Bechtel
Matt Benedict, Columbia City, Chris Benedict
Nathan Bohn, Guerin Catholic, Pete Smith
Jake Bowers, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), John Heerema
Will Davidson, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Marc Davidson
Colten Garland, Washington, Gene Miiller
Justin Goebel, Jasper, John Goebel
Mason Griggs, Shenandoah, David McCollough
Kurtis Hochstetler, Northridge, Ronnie Thomas
Logan James, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Zacharia Johnson, Hauser, Bob Nobbe
Colten Lenniger, Tri-Central, Kyle Zahn
York McCory, East Central, David Disbro
Alex Trachman, Hamilton Heights, Chad Ballenger
Jamison Walters, Union County, Mark Detweiler
Kevin Williams, Columbus East, Brent Chitty
Trevor Yoder, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Girls Players: Student, School, Coach
Melissa Beer, Fremont, Neal Frantz
Shelby Boger, Vincennes Lincoln, Travis Connor
Samantha Brindza, Westville, Mark Parkman
Renae Buiter, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), David Heerema
Katie Day, Sullivan, Julie Meeks
Savannalouise Dennig, Mishawaka Marian, Gina Hierlmeier
Katie Donovan, Vincennes Rivet, Tim Young
McKendra Fisher, Corydon Central, Michael Uhl
Jene'e Goodwin, Vincennes Lincoln, Travis Connor
Mariah Kagels, Covington, Jeff McCoy
Morgan Martin, Eastern (Pekin), Mike McBride
Madison Meurer, North Knox, Steve Meurer
Abby Scott, Oak Hill, Todd Law
Jennifer Tutterrow, Union (Modoc), Andrew Moore
Abby Wagner, Jac-Cen-Del, Scott Smith
Student Managers: Student, School, Coach
Kyle Cuttrell, Evansville Mater Dei, Kurt Wildeman
Hanna Seacat, Corydon Central, Michael Uhl
Cheerleader: Student, School, Coach
Jaylen Evans, Union (Modoc), Andrew Moore
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS
Student, School, CoachEli Combs, Bloomfield, Matt Britton
Jalon Graber, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Kate Ulmer, LaPorte, Rob Walker
Allison White, Greencastle, Brad Key
The IBCA -- a statewide coaches group with more than 2,600 members -- presents a grant of $750 to each recipient in the names of Marion Crawley, Junior Mannies and Pat Aikman. Through the years, the IBCA has awarded more than $633,000 in scholarships to Indiana students.
"I would like to congratulate you for being selected as a recipient," IBCA executive director Steve Witty wrote in informing winners of the various selections. "... Thanks for your contributions to Indiana high school basketball, and best of luck as you move on to the college of your choice."
Blake Hill, a player from Northview High School in Brazil, Ind., was the lone Junior Mannies Scholarship winner for 2016. Mannies Scholarships are presented to students who have a physical handicap but have contributed to their respective school's athletic program. Mannies won 311 games as the boys basketball coach at Elwood, Mississinewa, Delphi and other schools. He served as the IBCA Job Placement Director from 1977-83.
A total of 35 Crawley Scholarships were presented to a variety of boys players (17), girls players (15), student managers (two) and cheerleaders (one). Criteria for the Crawley Scholarship includes achievement in basketball, achievement in academics, participation in extracurricular activities and service to one's school and community. A list of the 2016 winners is below.
Crawley was a former four-time boys basketball state championship coach -- two with the Washington Hatchets and two with the Lafayette Jeff Bronchos -- who amassed 644 career wins. He later became the first executive director of the IBCA.
Bloomfield's Eli Combs, Barr-Reeve's Jalon Graber, LaPorte's Kate Ulmer and Greencastle's Allison White were chosen as winners of the sixth Pat Aikman Character and Leadership Awards, named for the former Indiana All-Star game director and former IBCA Coordinator of Special Projects.
Criteria for the Aikman Scholarship include achievements and contributions in basketball, scholastic achievement, extra-curricular activities, and service to school and community. Also, those considered for the Aikman Scholarship are students who plan to enter the fields of journalism, sports management, athletic training or physical therapy.
"These are deserving young people who help make coaching a great profession," Witty said of all the winners.
A list of the 2016 IBCA Scholarship winners is below.
JUNIOR MANNIES AWARD
Student, School, Coach, PositionBlake Hill, Northview, Brent Weddle, player
MARION CRAWLEY AWARDS
Boys Players: Student, School, Coach
Brad Ackerman, Goshen, Brian Bechtel
Matt Benedict, Columbia City, Chris Benedict
Nathan Bohn, Guerin Catholic, Pete Smith
Jake Bowers, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), John Heerema
Will Davidson, Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian, Marc Davidson
Colten Garland, Washington, Gene Miiller
Justin Goebel, Jasper, John Goebel
Mason Griggs, Shenandoah, David McCollough
Kurtis Hochstetler, Northridge, Ronnie Thomas
Logan James, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Zacharia Johnson, Hauser, Bob Nobbe
Colten Lenniger, Tri-Central, Kyle Zahn
York McCory, East Central, David Disbro
Alex Trachman, Hamilton Heights, Chad Ballenger
Jamison Walters, Union County, Mark Detweiler
Kevin Williams, Columbus East, Brent Chitty
Trevor Yoder, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Girls Players: Student, School, Coach
Melissa Beer, Fremont, Neal Frantz
Shelby Boger, Vincennes Lincoln, Travis Connor
Samantha Brindza, Westville, Mark Parkman
Renae Buiter, Covenant Christian (DeMotte), David Heerema
Katie Day, Sullivan, Julie Meeks
Savannalouise Dennig, Mishawaka Marian, Gina Hierlmeier
Katie Donovan, Vincennes Rivet, Tim Young
McKendra Fisher, Corydon Central, Michael Uhl
Jene'e Goodwin, Vincennes Lincoln, Travis Connor
Mariah Kagels, Covington, Jeff McCoy
Morgan Martin, Eastern (Pekin), Mike McBride
Madison Meurer, North Knox, Steve Meurer
Abby Scott, Oak Hill, Todd Law
Jennifer Tutterrow, Union (Modoc), Andrew Moore
Abby Wagner, Jac-Cen-Del, Scott Smith
Student Managers: Student, School, Coach
Kyle Cuttrell, Evansville Mater Dei, Kurt Wildeman
Hanna Seacat, Corydon Central, Michael Uhl
Cheerleader: Student, School, Coach
Jaylen Evans, Union (Modoc), Andrew Moore
PAT AIKMAN AWARDS
Student, School, CoachEli Combs, Bloomfield, Matt Britton
Jalon Graber, Barr-Reeve, Bryan Hughes
Kate Ulmer, LaPorte, Rob Walker
Allison White, Greencastle, Brad Key
