2022-2023: Quest for Sectional 4-Peat Falls Short
While there may be some disappointment in the overall outcome of the season, it still was a very successful season for a variety of reasons. The Trojans were defeated in the 1st round of Sectional 14 by Columbus East, ending a 3-year (9-0) Sectional run for the graduating class of '23.
Along the way, the Trojans were able to capture their 3rd straight EIAC title, their 4th in the past five seasons, and a combined 34-1 record in conference games during that 5-year span. Additionally, the Trojans were selected to play in the historic New Castle gym as part of the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Classic in late December. The Trojans faced the 21-22 4A state champion, Noblesville Millers, in the 1st round. After getting off to a great start and leading after the 1st quarter, 18-10, the Millers dominated the rest of the way forcing the Trojans to play in the consolation game vs. Mishawaka Marian. In the consoloation game, the Trojans were victorious and finished 3rd in the event. This season the Trojans played their most difficult non-conference schedule they had ever had. That level of competition led to an overall record of (15-11). It's the 11th season in a row with 11 or more wins in a season. The list of Indiana HS teams that have accomplished that feat is: Bedford North Lawrence, East Central, Homestead, and Penn.
This group of seniors is a special one. Just like the senior classes to come before them, they took the standard of success and expanded it for the groups to come behind them. They will be a group that is very difficult to replace and it's disappointing we weren't able to finish the job of the 4-Peat but it's a 4-year run that everyone will be able to look back on with great appreciation, enjoyment, and memories.
The 22-23 JV team finished the season at (17-3) and also won the EIAC JV division. The group of sophomores and freshman competed extremely hard at the defensive end and started to expand their offensive abilities as the season progressed. With the graduation of (7) seniors, and only (2) returning Varsity players, this group of kids will be pressed into Varsity action next season.
Varsity Team Records: (Top-5 All-Time)
1st - Team FT% 69.3% (239-345)
2nd - Team Made 3s in a season 124
Varsity Individual Records: (Top-5 All-Time)
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Game Records: 1st - 15 made FGs (Indy Home) 1st - +58 PER (Indy Home) 1st - 40 points (Indy Home) 2nd - 37 points (Batesville) 5th - 34 points (Col. East) T-2nd - +55 PER (Batesville) T-2nd - +55 PER (F. County) 4th - +54 PER (So. Dearborn) T-2nd - 14 made FGs (Batesville) Season Records: 1st - 206 made FGs 1st - +980 PER 1st - 527 points 2nd - 20.3 PPG 2nd - 260 rebounds 3rd - 77.4% FT% Career Records: 1st - 749 made FGs 1st - 294 made FTs 1st - +3338 PER 1st - 1880 points 1st - 79 Varsity wins 2nd - 805 rebounds 2nd - 426 FTs attempted 3rd - 69% FT% (294-426) 3rd - 308 deflections 4th - 126 blocks 4th - 216 steals 5th - 32.1% 3pt% (88-274) 5th - 88 made 3s 5th - 56% FG% (749-1334) |
Season Records: 1st - Happy - 46 made 3s in a season 2nd - Laney - 88 made FTs in a season 5th - Laney 128 FTs Att.'s in a season Career Records: 5th - Laney 68% career FT% (153-225) |
Junior Varsity Team Records: (Top-5 All-Time)
2nd - Team Defense 21.1ppg
Junior Varsity Individual Records: (Top-5 All-Time)
Season Records:
1st - Naveah Tudor - 103 steals in a season
1st - Meredith Sizemore - 46 made FTs in a season
2021-2022: Trojans Complete the 3-Peat As Sectional Champs!
(22-5; 7-0 in EIAC)
The East Central Girls cut down the nets in Bloomington for the 7th Sectional championship in program history and their 3rd in a row. It took a hard fought physical 32 minute battle to beat a very good Columbus East team in the final after defeating Bloomington South in the semi-finals, 71-45, and also a close 41-38 opening round win vs. Columbus North, to earn the championship.
The Trojan also completed a perfect 7-0 EIAC record this season to earn a 10th conference championship in school history. This also marks consecutive seasons as outright champions and a 3rd championship in the past four seasons, and 6th in Coach Moore's 13 years as head coach (five 2nd place finishes as well). The current Sr. class also boasts a 27-1 conference record during their four years at EC. During the conference campaign, the Trojans allowed an average of 30.0 points a game while scoring 59.7 ppg. Only one opponent scored 40+ points in conference contests as Rushville, who finished 2nd in the standings at 6-1, held EC to a 52-40 win on their home floor in early January. Additionally, the JV team won the EIAC for 3rd straight season as well with a perfect 7-0 record as well.
Additionally, the EC Girls won three games in two days down in Scottsburg's famed Charles E. Meyer Gym over the Winter break. The Trojans won their opening game of pool play against the host Scottsburg Warriorettes, by a final tally of 53-39. Jr. Josie Trabel led the team in scoring with 18 points while Jr. Hope Fox added 14 points and Jr. Caitlyn Dick scoring a career high 11 points, including 3/5 shooting from beyond the arc.
Varsity Team Records:
Game:
1st - FG% in a Game = 80% (24-30) vs. Bloomington South
1st - Steals in a Game = 40 vs. South Dearborn
T-1st - 3pt FGs Made in a Game = 12 @ Franklin County
T-2nd - FTs Made in a Game = 26 vs. Franklin Community
T-3rd - 3pt FGs Made in a Game = 10 vs. South Dearborn
4th - Assists in a Game = 27 vs. South Dearborn
Season:
1st - FG% in a Season = 47.9% (old record was 46.1%)
1st - 3pt FGs Made in a Season = 148 (old record was 119)
1st - Steals in a Season = 328 (old record was 312)
1st - FT% in a Season = 68.5% (246-359) (old record was 67%)
2nd - Wins in a Season = 22
2nd - Deflections in a Season = 520
T-4th - Points Per Game = 56.9ppg
5th - Average Margin of Victory = 17ppg
Varsity Player Accomplishments:
Josie Trabel
Game:
T-1st - FT% in a Game = (8 of 8) @ Bedford North Lawrence
T-1st - Points in a Game = 36 vs. Columbus East
1st - FGs Made in a Game = 15 vs. Columbus East
2nd - +PER in a Game = +53 vs. Columbus East
3rd - FTs in a Game = 11 vs. Franklin Community
Season:
1st - Points = 478
1st - FGs Made = 191
1st - +PER = +868
2nd - 3pt FG% = 43.6% (24-55)
4th - Points Per Game = 17.7ppg
Career:
1st - FGs Made = 534
1st - Points = 1353
2nd - FTs Made = 212
2nd - +PER = +2358
3rd - FTs Attempted = 320
3rd - 3pt FG% = 35% (55-157)
3rd - Rebounds = 545
4th - FG% = 57.2% (543-949)
5th - Deflections = 234
Hope Fox
Game:
3rd - Steals in a Game = 10 vs. South Dearborn
Season:
T-1st - 3pt FGs Made = 45
2nd - Deflections = 136
2nd - +PER = +820
5th - Points = 386
Career:
1st - 3pt FGs Made = 126
1st - 3pt FG% = 37% (126-341)
1st - FT% = 70.8% (167-236)
2nd - Deflections = 403
3rd - Points = 1013
3rd - +PER = +2178
3rd - Assists = 271
3rd - Steals = 218
4th - FGs Made = 360
2020-2021: Time Runs Out on Historic Season
(19-5; 7-0 EIAC Record)
East Central Girls Basketball endured both a challenging and rewarding season within the 47th chapter of the program. The banner season concluded with a one point loss to Bedford North Lawrence on their home court in a Regional Semifinal but the entire journey will remain a memorable one. For the first time in school history the EC Girls team accomplished winning consecutive Sectional championships. Also, a 9th conference championship in school history was added to the trophy case - marking only the 2nd occasion a team has won both Conference and Sectional championships in the same season, the other being 1992.
Finishing the season 19-5, we were very thankful to have an opportunity to play a total of 24 games. Many teams across the state weren't able to play a full schedule, including our program, therefore the preparation by both players and staff for every game was met with enthusiasm.
Expectations for this season were high from the beginning with both preseason polls reflecting so with the initial ICGSA rankings having EC 11th in 4A and a 15th overall ranking within the IBCA poll. Throughout the season each poll had the Trojans highly ranked as well with high water marks of 4th overall in ICGSA and 6th in the IBCA - both the highest rankings in school history.
A big reason for the success this season were the (4) Seniors. Kyla Maxwell departs as the winningest player in program history with an overall mark of 76-28, among many additional accolades. Charsan McCory transformed from a traditional post-player into a career 29% 3pt. shooter while earning Most Improved Player recognition as a Sophomore. Emma Ertel brought many intangibles to the table which helped her earn 30 career starts and also a Best Teammate award her Sophomore year. Natalie Schnell set the tone early in her playing career winning the Freshman Offensive MVP award while making nearly 50 varsity appearances. All four also played a huge part in helping out with our Youth Program the past four years as well.
The calling card once again this season was defense as the Trojans held opponents to an average of 39.1 points per game. Marking the third consecutive season opponents were held to an average below 40, and six of the past nine seasons overall.
Offensively much of the load was carried by So. Josie Trabel's 17.0 points per game and Jr. Hope Fox's 14.5 ppg. So. Julia Tiemann was inserted into a starter's role and averaged 4.0 ppg while shooting 70% from the FT line. Newcomer Jr. Ashley Nobbe averaged 3.9 ppg, making the 3rd most 3pt. FG's on the team. So. Laney Baker's late season bloom witnessed her scoring average for the season increase to 3.5 ppg, highlighted by a 38% mark behind the arc.
Throughout the season varsity playing experience came for several underclassmen as well, including Jr. classmates Avery Daniels, Hailey May, and Makenzie Vignale. The Sophomore bunch of Addy Arnult, Brooke Carpenter and Caitlyn Dick also saw minutes. Those two classes as a whole will help shape what's on the horizon for the Program, especially considering their contributions to a 15-1 JV record which they also help set a scoring record average of 51.1 points a game.
The 2020-21 season will certainly go down as one of most memorable for many reasons as the focus for the future looks towards continued success.
2020-21 Game Records:
Fox 15 Defls. @ So. Dear (new record)
Fox 12 Defls. vs. Gr. Christian (tied for 3rd)
Trabel - 7-7 FGs in a game (tied 1st)
Trabel +50 PER vs. FC (2nd all-time)
Fox +49 PER vs. H.C. (tied for 3rd all-time)
Fox 29 points vs. H.C. (tied for 4th all-time)
2020-21 Individual Season Records:
Fox - 43 made 3’s (3rd all-time)
Fox - 5 charges (tied for 3rd)
Fox - 132 Deflections (2nd all-time)
Trabel - 168 made FGs (2nd all-time)
Fox - 75.3% FTs (3rd all time)
Trabel +729 PER (3rd all-time)
Fox +697 PER (4th all-time)
Trabel - 408 points (3rd all-time)
Career Records:
Fox - 81 made 3’s (currently 5th)
Maxwell - 267 assists (3rd all-time)
Maxwell - 290 Deflections (3rd all-time)
Fox 267 Deflections (4th all-time)
Trabel - 352 made FGs (4th all-time)
Fox 70.7% (116-164) FT% (1st all-time)
Maxwell +1624 PER (3rd all-time)
Trabel +1490 PER (4th all-time)
Fox +1358 PER (5th all-time)
Trabel 875 points (4th all-time)
Maxwell 474 rebounds (4th all-time)
Varsity Game Records:
52 Deflections @ South Dearborn (new record)
41 Deflections vs. Batesville (3rd all-time)
88 points @ South Dearborn (3rd all-time)
39 steals @ South Dearborn (new record)
28 steals vs. Batesville (5th all-time)
+239 PER @ South Dearborn (new record)
+195 PER vs. Fr. County (4th all-time)
Varsity Season Records:
503 Deflections (4th all-time)
39.1 points allowed per game (5th all-time)
44.8% FG% (4th all-time)
+126.5 PER per game (5th all-time)
19 wins (3rd most)
JV Game Records:
Laney Baker +51 PER vs. Franklin County (2nd all-time)
Laney Baker +43 PER vs. So. Dearborn (tied 4th all-time)
Laney Baker 30 points (1st all-time) vs. Franklin County
Laney Baker 27 points (2nd all-time) @ Columbus East
Laney Baker 25 points (tied 3rd all-time) @ So. Dearborn
JV Season Records:
Happy Dick - 69 Assists (2nd all-time)
Laney Baker - 86 FGs Made (3rd all-time)
Laney Baker - +414 PER (5th all-time)
Laney Baker220 points scored (2nd all-time)
Happy Dick - 81 steals (2nd all-time)
JV Team Records:
75 points scored vs. Connersville (new record)
69 points scored vs. Rushville (tied for 2nd)
51.1ppg (new record)
113 FGs made (3rd all-time)
2019-2020: A Banner Season
(Most Wins in School History w/ 23-6 Record)
The 19-20 Varsity team achieved more success than any other team in East Central Girls Basketball history. They won a very difficult Sectional 14 for the first time in class basketball history. This was no small feat as they defeated #9 ranked Martinsville on Tuesday, top-25 and host school Bloomington South on Friday, and top-25 Columbus East in the championship. During that 5-day stretch, the team spent close to 13 hours on a bus and defeated three top-25 teams which no other Sectional winner in 2020 can say. The following weekend, hey won a Regional morning game to advance to the Elite-8 where they were defeated by Bedford North Lawrence in a highly competitive game.
As the season began, the team was in a transition period as there were (6) seniors that graduated the year before. It was going to be a very young Varsity team with very little Varsity experience on the roster. Also, during the off-season, veterans Megan Caudy and Charsan McCory were injured and unable to play as the season began. Senior Brilan McCory and junior Kyla Maxwell were really the only two players with any Varsity experience as the season tipped off. As the inexperienced players gained Varsity experience and some of the injured players started to return to the lineup, the team really began to play well around Christmas time. At one point during the year, and after a 2-point loss on a buzzer beater vs. Sectional opponent, Columbus North, the Trojans sat at 5-4. That next game, they defeated a top-10 Kentucky team in Scott County during the Indiana vs. Kentucky Cup Challenge and really started to form into the team that contended for a Regional Championship. Additionally, they won the Haag Ford & Skyline Chili East Central Holiday Tournament for the first time. Over the course of the last 20 games of the season, the Trojans only lost two games, both to Bedford North Lawrence (once in early January and again in the Regional final). The (3) graduating seniors will leave a very lasting impact on the Program on and off the court. Brilan McCory finished her career with incredible numbers and has left a legacy built on dedication and consistency. Megan Caudy overcame injuries during her career and provided a great learning lesson for our younger kids to see how you battle adversity with hard work and positivity. Karlie Hahn transferred in late and showed what it meant to be a good teammate, very coachable, and how hard work can be your greatest skill! Our underclassmen classes have tremendous skill/talent and this success achieved this season could be just the start of something very special due to the depth and youth in the Program.
The Varsity team set many team records and many players had tremendous individual seasons where game, season, and career records were broken or top-5 performances were reached.
Varsity Team Achievements:
-Reached Elite-8
-Won a Regional Game
-Won Sectional 14 (first since 1992)
-Honorable Mention Top-20 IBCA Final Poll
-ICGSA #15 Ranked 4A Team in Final Poll
-Prep Hoops “Top Teams to Watch” List
-Finished 16th in Sagarin Ratings (highest ever)
-Won our Holiday Tournament (first ever)
-Played our most difficult schedule yet
Varsity Team Records:
New Record: 23 wins (Old record was 21 in 2014-2015)
New Record: 46.1% Field Goal in Season (Old record was 46% in 2015-2016)
New Record: 35 Steals in a Game vs. So. Dearborn (Old record was 29 in 2012-2013)
New Record: 100% FT% in Game (17 of 17) (Old record was 10 set last season)
2nd: 114 made 3’s
2nd: 514 Deflections
3rd: 849 Rebounds
3rd: 387 Assists
Brilan McCory Career:
1st All-Time: 119 Made 3’s
1st All-Time: 434 Deflections
2nd All-Time: 347 Assists
2nd All-Time: +1915 PER+
3rd All-Time: 201 Steals
4th All-Time: 856 Points
4th All-Time: 277 Made FGs
4th All-Time: 183 Made FTs
Brilan McCory This Season:
126 Assists: Most in a season
44 Made 3’s: 2nd most in a season
122 Deflections: 3rd most in a season
Hope Fox (sophomore)
125 Deflections: 2nd most in season
38 Made 3’s: T-3rd most in season
40.9 3pt %: 4th best in a season
99 assists: 5th most in a season
+630 PER+: 5th most in a season
Josie Trabel (Freshman)
467 Points: 1st all-time in a season
184 Made FGs: 1st all-time in a season
89 Made FTs: 1st all-time in a season
9-9 Made FTs: 1st all-time in a game
+761 PER+: 2nd most in a season
+46 PER+: 3rd most in a single game
73.6% FT%: 4th best in a season
29 points: T-4th most in a single game
The JV and Freshman teams also had incredibly successful seasons as they both won the EIAC conference championships. The JV team finished (18-4) while the freshman team went (8-4). Here are some team and individual accomplishments:
JV Team Records This Season:
3rd All-Time: Averaged 46.2 points per game
T-6th All-Time: 18 wins in a season
Julia Tiemann: JV Records
Assists in a Season: 105 (New Record)
+PER in a Game: +53 vs. South Dearborn (New Record)
+PER in a Game: +44 vs. Jac-Cen-Del (2nd Most)
Points in a Game: 24 (T-2nd Most)
Points in a Season: 188 (4th Most)
Made FGs in a Season: 79 (4th Most)
Laney Baker: JV Records
Assists in a Season: 65 (3rd most)
Points in a Season: 192 (3rd most)
Steals in a Season: 77 (3rd most)
Freshman Team Notes:
EIAC Co-Champions
10 Made 3s in a game (Most All-Time)
51 points in a game (3rd Most)
50 points in a game 9T-4th Most)
A Recap of the Very Successful 18-19 Season
While the overtime loss to eventual Sectional Champ, Bloomington South, ended our season in the Sectional semi-final, 2018-2019 was still another banner season in the East Central Girls Basketball Program. The Varsity team played a very difficult schedule (maybe the most difficult in the 10 years under this coaching staff) and finished with the 2nd most wins in Program history with an (18-7) overall record. Additionally, for the 4th time in 8 seasons, the Trojans won the Eastern Indiana Athletic Conferene championship while going a perfect (7-0) in conference play. The JV team finished with an (18-5) record and (6-1) in EIAC play which earned them 2nd place in the conference. In our 3rd annual Holiday Tournament, the Varisty team lost a 1-point game in the Varsity final to a very talented Dixie Heights team out of Kentucky, the JV Trojans won the JV bracket with a win over Salem. The Program will be losing (6) tremendous kids to graduation who dedicated a lot of time to this Program over the years. However, just like the (9) graduating classes before them, it's now time for other kids to step up and carry on the winning tradition we have built. The (18) wins marks the 7th year in a row that East Central has won (16) or more games which puts the Program in very exclusive company.
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Bed. North Lawrence Columbus North East Central Homestead Lake Central Mooresville Northridge Penn |
Benton Central Gary West Norwell |
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Along the way we had some Varsity Team accomplishments/milestones reached:
Varsity: Defensive Points Per Game - 1st = 35.2ppg on the season (new record)
Varsity: 3-pt. FG's Made in a Game - T-1st = (10) vs. Indianapolis Trailblazers
Varsity: Wins in a Season - 2nd = (18) wins (21 is record set in 14-15)
Varsity: Team Field Goal % - T-2nd = 45% (46% is record set in 15-16)
Varsity: 3-pt. FG's Made in a Season - 3rd = 103 on the season (119 is record set last season)
Varsity: Deflections in a Season - 3rd = 482 on the season (555 is record in 14-15)
Some Individual Varsity Players also set some game, season, and career marks:
Brilan McCory (JR) - Deflections in a Game = 14 vs. Richmond which is a new record
Brilan McCory (JR) - Deflections in a Season = 157 in a season which is a new record
Brilan McCory (JR) - Deflectsion in a Career = 312 in a career which is a new record with a season to go
Brilan McCory (JR) - 3pt FGs in a Season = 38 which places her 2nd all time in a season
Brilan McCory (JR) - 3pt FGs in a Career = 75 which places her 4th all time with a season to go
Brilan McCory (JR) - Assists in a Season = 108 which places her 2nd all time in a season
Brilan McCory (JR) - Assists in a Career = 221 which places her 3rd all time with a season to go
Brilan McCory (JR) - PER +/- in a Season = +612 which is 3rd all time in a season
Brilan McCory (JR) - PER +/- in a Career = +1274 which places her 3rd all time with a season to go
Abby Koch (SR) - 3pt FGs in a Season = 36 which places her 4th all time in a season
Abby Koch (SR) - 3pt FGs in a Career = 61 which places her 5th all time in a career
Abby Koch (SR) - 3pt FG % in a Season = 33% which places her 4th all time in a season
Abby Koch (SR) - 3pt FG % in a Career = 32% which places her 3rd all time in a career
Logan Cox (SR) - FG% in a Caeer = 58.6% which is 3rd all time best FG% (221-377)
Logan Cox (SR) - Rebounds in a Career = 402 which is 4th all time in a career
Logan Cox (SR) - PER +/- in a Game = +43 vs. Franklin County which is tied for 5th all time
Logan Cox (SR) - PER +/- in a Career = +1225 which is 4th all time in a career
Alyssa Robben (SR) - FG% in a Career = 60% which is the all time best FG% (265-442)
Alyssa Robben (SR) - FGs Made in a Career = 265 which is 4th all time in a career
Kyla Maxwell (SO) - FG% in a Game = 100% (8-8) vs. South Dearborn which ties a record
JV Team & Individual Records and/or High Achievements:
New Record - Fewest Points Given up in a Game = 0 vs. South Dearborn
5th Best Record - Fewest Points Given up in a Game = 6 vs. Greensburg
5th Best Record - Fewest Points Allowed per game = 23.9ppg
4th Best Record - Most Points Scored per game = 45.0ppg
Hope Fox - Assists in a Season = 60 which is tied for 2nd all-time at JV level
Hope Fox - Made FGs in a Season = 71 which is 4th alltime at JV level
Hope Fox - Most PER +/- in a Season = +514 which is a new JV record
Hope Fox - Most PER +/- in a Game = +43 vs. South Dearborn which is a new JV record
Hope Fox - Most PER +/- in a Game = +41 vs. Indy Trailblazers which is 2nd highest at JV level
Hope Fox - Points in a Season = 178 which is 3rd all time at JV level
Hope Fox - Steals in a Season = 78 which is 2nd all time at JV level
Molly Robison - 3pt FGs in a Season = 22 which is 3rd all time at JV level
Program Award Winners (as voted on by the team)
Varsity Offensive MVP - Brilan McCory
Varsity Defensive MVP - Abby Koch
Varsity Playmaker - Kyla Maxwell
Varsity Trojan Award - Lauren Weiler
JV Offensive MVP - Hope Fox
JV Defensive MVP - Makenzie Vignale
JV Best Teamate - Emma Ertel
Program Most Imrpoved - Megan Caudy & Charsan McCory
Post-Season Individual Awards / Recognition
The following players have received the various post-season awards and recognitions:
EIAC All-Conference - Brilan McCory, Alyssa Robben, Logan Cox
IBCA All-State - Logan Cox (Senior Honorable Mention), Alyssa Robben (Senior Honorable Mention)
IBCA Academic All-State - Logan Cox (1st team), Abby Koch (Honorable Mention)
HBCA All-District - Alyssa Robben, Logan Cox (HBCA All-District teams are only for seniors)
HBCA Senior East All-Star Selection - Alyssa Robben
Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top-60 Senior Workout Selection - Alyssa Robben
Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top Senior Players List - Logan Cox and Alyssa Robben
Indiana Prep Girls Hoops All-State 4A Team - Brilan McCory (Honorable Mention)
ICGSA All-Academic Team - Logan Cox, Abby Koch, Carley Knosp (these three players met the academic requirements)
17-18 Season Recap
Written by: Assistant Coach, Andy Shaver
Many observers of the 2017-18 season could simply dissect the overall record and decide whether or not it was a successful season. To outsiders though, there were many instances and ingredients throughout the year which didn’t necessarily come to surface, but helped galvanize this team and once again took them to 16+ wins on the season for the 6th straight season (which only 12 other Programs in the state can claim).
Often spoken among the players and coaches throughout the season was reasserting the “Together” ideologies associated with the Program. Back in June a foundation was set for this team to buy-in and become a well-rounded "team". Once the team reassembled in October, a schedule of non-conference opponents awaited having combined for 11 State Titles in the past 10 years. Being battle tested for later in the season was the expectation. Perfectly laid plans would've witnessed a set player rotation throughout the season. Often times though plans are adjusted on the fly and this season was a prime example.
Due to injuries and ailments, there were a total of 10 different starting lineup combinations throughout the campaign. None of those rotations saw more than nine games and no more than six times consecutively. At no point did the team ever adopt a sense of feeling sorry for themselves. Instead, everyone bought into each learning opportunity, with every player on the roster contributing.
Of the (26) games played, there were eight different leading scorers in a game. There were seven different players who led the team in rebounding at least once. There were also seven separate players who led the team in assists for a contest as well. In terms of Player Efficiency Rating, six players earned game high honors, with no single player accumulating more than six for the entire year. These stats are a direct reflection of the depth and team-first approach that was set forth. The ever-changing lineups and available roster perhaps attributed to the team falling short of their goals set forth at the beginning of the season. An overtime loss in the semi-finals of the East Central Holiday Shootout paved the way for a well earned 3rd place finish. In conference play, a 4-3 mark placed the Trojans in 4th place overall, only the 2nd time in Coach Moore's tenure the Trojans didn't win or finish 2nd in conference. The 10 total losses for the season came at the hands of eight different opponents. Despite the various defeats, there was excitement among the coaches and players heading towards the end of January as the regular season came to a close and the team essentially was "healthy" for the first time since early December.
High hopes for the post-season were present with East Central hosting Sectional play for the first time since 2011. A much healthier team took the court in the first round game against the Bloomington South Panthers. Feeding off energy of a roster reunited and a host of fans providing a spirited home court advantage, a well-earned win was rewarded. The victory over the Panthers was the first in school history, advancing the Trojans to a semifinal match against Bloomington North. Momentum and teamwork aided a victory in front of another energized home crowd a few nights later against the Cougars of Bloomington North. A Sectional Championship versus a yearly non-conference foe in Columbus East was set for the following night. The championship match was a true battle of attrition for both sides. Each team focused on taking away the other’s strengths. Therefore points were difficult to come by. After one quarter of play, the Trojans held a 7-5 lead. Within the second quarter the lead stretched to as many as seven points. A halftime score of 17-13 was in favor of East Central. Columbus East was able to generate nearly as much scoring in the third quarter than they had produced in the first half. Heading into the final eight minutes, the Olympians carried a two point advantage. Their lead would not exceed more than four points as the contest was within a single possession for both sides in the closing moments. After a made three-pointer by East Central with a little over a minute remaining, the Trojans reclaimed the lead at 31-30. To Columbus East’s credit, they continued to battle to the end and regained a deciding lead, earning them a championship.
For a team who endured continued adversity throughout this particular season, the ending didn’t feel completely warranted. Disbelief slowly turned to realization as a season was now over. For a few, high school playing careers finished as well. Senior’s Lauryn Helton, Paige Hoog, and Hayley Tippitt all helped build a culture of togetherness. Their time invested with the Program also included numerous hours of assisting with youth basketball. Each will leave their marks in the record books as well. Various team and individual records will highlight these three class of 2018 names. Over four years, a record of (72-38) overall ranks towards the top of any stretch in Program history. Included in those many wins was also a milestone achievement for Coach Moore. With the semifinal victory during Sectionals over Bloomington North, Coach Moore became the all-time leader in wins in school history in just (9) seasons on the sideline.
Looking towards the future now brings higher hopes and aspirations. Experience will return in the form of seven players starting at least three games during the 2017-18 season. Add in the seasoning of players from a JV team finishing with a (20-3) overall record and a Freshman team compiling a (16-4) record while winning two tournaments, excitement has already started to build for next season.
Regardless of how this past season is viewed in either a qualitative or quantitative way, it was indeed successful in many measures. The team was able reach at least 16 wins for a sixth consecutive year – one of only 13 teams in the state of Indiana able to make this claim. More importantly an entire team was introduced to multiple peaks and valleys which they will continue to carry with each other – Together.
Varsity Records Broken This Season:
Team: 3-Pt Field Goals Made in a Season (New Record 119)
Team: Assists in a Single Game (Tied Record w/ 31 vs. Harrison)
Team: Field Goal % in a Single Game (Tied Record w/ 73% vs. Harrison)
Individual: Logan Cox - FG% in a Season (New Record of 64.2%, 61-95 from field)
Individual: Alyssa Robben - FG% in a Career (New Record of 61.2%, 213-348 from field)
JV Records Broken This Season:
Individual: Molly Robison - 3-Pt Field Goals Made in a Season (New Record of 24)
Individual: Molly Robison - Points Scored in a Single Game (25 vs. Harrison)
Individual: Ashley McCool - FTs Made in a Season (New Record of 38)
Freshman:
Team: Wins in a Season (Tied Record of 16)
JUNIOR VARSITY TEAM (20-3) *EIAC Co-Champs
FRESHMAN TEAM (16-4) *EIAC Champs
Sustaining Success!!!
Even through the adversity this past 2017-2018 season, the Program was able to withstand the injuries and still win (16) or more games for the 6th season in a row. The Program is in elite company when it comes to that level of success. Here is the complete list of schools w/ 16+ wins in each of the last (6) seasons:
4A
Bedford North Lawrence
Columbus North
East Central
Homestead
Kankakee Valley
Lake Central
Mooresville
Northridge
Penn
3A
Benton Central
Gary West
Norwell
2A
NONE
1A
Vincennes Rivet
2016-2017 Season
(17-7) Varsity Record & (21-1) JV Record
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With the Sectional Loss to Columbus North, the Varsity end the season with a Record of (17-7). Columbus has went on to win the Sectional 14 and the Regional (play Pike in semi-state). The (17) wins makes that five straight seasons with 17 or more wins which puts the Trojans in elite company across the state over that period of time. The JV team finished their season with a very impressive (21-1) record.
VARSITY RECORDS BROKEN THIS SEASON:
Team: Free-Throws Attempted - 490 (Tied last season's mark)
Individual: Hayley Tippitt - 11 Assists in a game (Tied record)
Individual: Hayley Tippitt - 122 Assists in a season (new record)
Individual: Hannah Schloemer - 12 Deflections in a game (Tied record)
Indivdiual: Hannah Schloemer - 273 Career Deflections (new record)
Individual: Alyssa Robben - 100% FG% in a game (8 of 8) (Tied record)
Individual: Alyssa Robben - 63.3% FG% in a season (new record)
Individual: Alyssa Robben - 60.3% FG% in a career (new record)
Individual: Alyssa Robben - 14 Made FGs in a Game (Tied record)
JV RECORDS BROKEN THIS SEASON:
Team: Poinsts Scored in a Game - 72 (new record)
Team: Wins - 21 (new record)
Individual: Lauren Weiler - 68 Assists in a season (new record)
Individual: Brilan McCory - +39 Player Effeciency Rating in a game (Tied new record)
Individual: Tristyn Dennis - +39 Player Effeciency Rating in a game (Tied new record)
Individual: Paige Hoog - 150 Rebounds in a season (new record)
East Central is one of only (12) Program's in the state to win 17 or more games in each of the last (5) seasons. Here is the complete list:
4A
Bedford North Lawrence
Columbus North
East Central
Gary West
Homestead
Indianapolis Roncalli
Mooresville
Northridge
Penn
3A
Heritage Christian
Lebanon
2A
none
1A
Vincennes Rivet
2015-2016 Season
18-7 Varsity Record
Team Records Broken This Season:
Assists in a Game: 31 vs. Lawrenceburg
Free-Throws Made in a Game: 27 vs. Louisville-Eastern
Field Goal % in a Season: 46%
Defensive Field Goal % in a Season: 29%
Free-Throws Made in a Season: 317
Free-Throws Attempted in a Season: 490
Individual Player Records Broken This Season:
Deflections in a Game: Hannah Schloemer (12) vs. Seton (Tied Record)
Deflections in a Season: Hannah Schloemer (122)
3-Point Fields Goals Made in a Game: Lauryn Helton (6) vs. Batesville (Tied Record)
3-Point Field Goals Made in a Season: Lauryn Helton (45)
Highest Career Free-Throw %: Corryn Caudy (71%) *senior season yet to be played
Highest Player Efficiency Rating in a Game: Allie McCool (54 vs. Franklin County)
Field Goals Made in a Season: Allie McCool (162)
Rebounds in a Season: Allie McCool (285)
Points in a Season: Allie McCool (416)
Player Efficiency Rating: Allie McCool (+801)
Allie McCool's All-Time Career Records Set:
Points in a Career: 1185
Rebounds in a Career: 932
Blocks in a Career: 188
Field Goals Made in a Career: 480
Highest Field Goal % in a Career: 59.3%
Highest Player Efficiency Rating: +2434
2014-2015 Season
21-4 Record & EIAC Champs (7-0)
Team Records Set:
Wins in a Season: 21 (18 was old record)
Assists in a Game: 28 vs. Shelbyville (25 was old record)
Assists in a Season: 411 (332 was old record)
Steals in a Game: 29 @ South Dearborn (tied record)
Steals in a Season: 312 (307 was old record)
3-Pt Field Goals Made in a Season: 106 (87 was old record)
Defensive Average: 37.7ppg (38.8ppg was old record)
Defensive FG%: 31% (5th consecutive season we've broken this record)
FT's Attempted in a Season: 467 (443 was old record)
FT's Made in a Season: 294 (258 was old record)
Rebounds in a Season: 927 (810 was old record)
Individual Player Records Set:
Deflections in Game: 12 - Kelsey Tippitt vs. Lawrenceburg (Broke Schloemer's Record of 11)
Deflections in a Season: 107 - Bridget Bedel (Broke Jenna Hountz's Record of 101)
Deflections in a Career: 233 - Claire Volpenhein (Broke Jenna Hountz's Record of 222)
Player Efficiency Rating in a Season: +681 - Allie McCool (Broke Brooke Packer's Record of +551)
Player Efficiency in a Career: +1633 - Allie McCool (Passed Brooke Packer at +1319)
Rebounds in a Season: 248 - Allie McCool (Broke her own Record of 215)
Rebounds in a Career: 647 - Allie McCool (Broke Missy Beck's Record of 559)
The Varsity team also won the Harrison, Ohio Holiday Tournament for the 3rd consecutive year. The (4) Varsity losses were to three teams: Noblesville, Lebanon, and Columbus North (twice) that all went
on to play in Regional Championship games. Columbus North, the team that defeated the Trojans 52-49 and ended their season, marched through the 4A state tournament to win the 4A State Title with a 28-1 record on the season. Also, Richmond, Rushville, and Jac-Cen-Del were teams that the Trojans defeated during the regular season that won their respective Sectionals. The Trojans finished the season ranked #13 in the ICGSA coaches poll, 18th in the Sagarin Rating, and finished 30th in the state in defensive average (37.7ppg), 18th in average margin of victory (19.8ppg), and 49th in scoring at 57.4ppg.
Obviously this season was one for the record books with all the Varsity success but the (18-4) JV record, and (16-4) Freshman team record shows we are building for future success as well. The JV team won the Harrison, Ohio Holiday Tournament for the 4th consecutive year while the freshman team won the regular season EIAC title and EIAC tournament championship. Additionally, the freshman also won the Harrison, Ohio Holiday Tournament for the 1st time.
2013-2014 Season
17-4 (Runner-up in EIAC @ 6-1) / 16-4 JV Record
Team Records
Fewest Points Allowed in a Game: 4 vs. Franklin County (15 was old record)
Most Rebounds in a Game: 59 @ South Ripley (58 was old record)
Most Assists in a Game: 25 vs. Lawrenceburg (tied previous record)
Most Points Per Game in a Season: 62.9 *ranked 21st in state (57.4 was old record)
Highest Average Margin of Victory: 22.5 *ranked 11th in state (18.6 was old record)
Most Assists in a Season: 332 (302 was old record)
Highest FG% in a Season: 45% (43% was old record)
Highest FT% in a Season: 67% (65.6% was old record)
Most FT's made in a Season: 258 (241 was old record)
Lowest Defensive FG% in a Game: 6% vs. Franklin County (2-36 shooting)
Lowest Defensive FG% in a Season: 31% (32% was old record)
Highest Team Efficiency Per Game: 139.2 (130.4 was old record)
Individual Records
Highest FT% in a Game: Brooke Packer 10-10 (100%) vs. Jennings County
Highest Player Efficiency Total in a Season: Brooke Packer +551 (Allie McCool +505 was old record)
Highest Player Efficiency Total for a Career: Brooke Packer +1319 (Jenna Hountz +1205 old record)
Most Charges Taken in a Career: Claire Volpenhein 18
Highest FG% in a Game: Nicole Sandmann 8-8 (100%) vs. South Dearborn
Highest Career FG%: Allie McCool 59.9%
2012-2013 Season
Undefeated EIAC Champs (17-4 record) & 19-1 JV Record
Sitting: Danni McClure, Rebecca Weber, Jenna Hountz, Amber Erhart
Kneeling: Andrew Alig, Brooke Packer, Claire Volpenhein, Sami Turner, Brittanie Bolten, Nicki Roell, Emily Koschmeder, Mitch Hoffman
Standing: Nicole Sandmann, Michael Johnson, Jim Seiwert, Mark Sandmann, Andy Race, Kevin Moore, Allie McCool
After a very successful summer, this group of kids came in with very high expectations and lived up to nearly all of them. Over the course of the season, there were many high moments and very few low moments. The depth, athleticism, and overall competiveness of this group showed through day in and day out. This group went undefeated in EIAC games, winning those 10 games by an average of 30ppg! Outside of the conference, the group improved and went 7-4, however, Shelbyville was the only team from Sectional 14 that a victory was achieved against. That will be the next step...defeating Sectional opponents on a regular basis. The season ended with a disappointing 2-point loss to Bloomington North after holding a lead for much of the game (including a 20-7 lead after the 1st quarter).
As stated earlier, there were countless high moments on the season including (but not secluded to): 11 different players scoring in double-figures throughout the season, setting defensive average and defensive field goal percentage records for the season, hitting (9) 3-point FG's in one half vs. South Dearborn, only losing (1) game at home, etc.
Here is a list of all the records that were achieved this season:
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Season Records:
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2011-2012 Season
EIAC Conference Championships Won at all Three Levels!
Sitting: Claire Volpenhein, Danni McClure, Jenna Hountz, Amber Erhart, Sami Turner
Standing: Peyton Napier, Rebecca Weber, Sarah Packer, Brooke Packer, Nicki Roell, Brittanie Botlen, Coach Moore
After losing 4 starters and 5 seniors to graduation, and only returning two players that saw significant Varisty action, there was justified nervousness heading into the season. However, a great off-season with kids working their tales off led those inside of the Program to think that we could achieve great success with such a young team. It turns out, the 2011-2012 season was one that should leave a mark on the Program for years to come. The players formed a lofty set of team goals at the beginning of the year. Unfortunately, we didn't achieve all of those, but one we did achieve was winning the EIAC conference title for the first time in 14 years (finished 9-1 in conference and tied with Franklin County for title). On top of our conference opponents, we played a very difficult non-conference schedule which led our record to a very disappointing 2-9 outside of the conference. However, our non-conference opponents had a winning percentage of nearly 70%, which shows the level of competition we play outside of the EIAC. In a very competitive game, we lost in the Sectional semi-finals to a talented Columbus East team, 53-45. In the end, our season ended with an 11-10 overall record. There were some very thrilling games throughout the season (home win vs. Franklin County, comeback win to clinch EIAC title vs. South Dearborn), some rather heartbreaking games (1-point loss @ Shelbyville, 2-point OT loss vs. Hamilton (OH)), and some very frustrating games (loss at home vs. Richmond, blowout loss @ Connersville). However, with such a young and inexperience d group, it was to be expected. This group exceeded expectations of those outside of the Program and has laid down the foundation of winning for the future. We are very proud and excited about what the future holds, with only graduating two seniors (Sarah Packer & Peyton Napier).
We set team records for defensive FG% for the third consecutive season (we held teams to only 35% shooting from the field) and the other team record set was for FT-attempts in a season (443). We also had some indiviuals set some impressive records. Senior Sarah Packer broke the school record for FT-attempts in a game with 22 @ Jennings County, which also ranks as the 5th most all-time in the state of Indiana record books. Her sister, Brooke also set the all-time Program player effeciency record for a game with a (+44) in a loss vs. Richmond.
2010-2011 Season
A Season To Build Upon: Program Record 44-10
Sitting: Taylor Henry, Beth Moorman, Emily Lehman, Courtney Seamon, Nicole Erhart
Standing: Varsity Asst. Rick Moorman, Danni McClure, Becca Weber, Sarah Packer, Ellen Thomas, Amber Erhart, Jenna Hountz, Varsity Head Coach Kevin Moore
After a very productive summer and fall off-season, where many kids worked their tails off to improve, the coaching staff was optimistic that the Varsity team could gel together and have a winning season. The kids set high goals (winning both conference and Sectional) and the coaching staff believed it was a possibility if kids accepted their roles and produced with consistency. Unfortunately we didn’t achieve either goal, but steps were taken in the right direction to make that happen in the very near future.
The Varsity team went 14-7 (2nd most wins in school history), including 8-2 in the EIAC (both loses to champion
The improvements made at the offensive end were nothing short of remarkable, with the team averaging nearly 12 points more per game this season. However, what stands out is the terrific defense effort. It actually improved on last year’s record breaking season. The Trojans held opponents to a meager 36% shooting from the field (new record). They also set a new average margin of victory record (10.1 points per game). Another record breaking defensive stats is the team total for blocked shots (113).
Improved shooting and a more balanced attack can be attributed to the offensive improvement. On the season, the team averaged 53ppg (41.5ppg the year before) and shot 41% from the field. They connected on a new season high of 87 3-pt. baskets. Also, because of the balanced attack, many people were involved which led to the new record of 266 assists in a season.
This season was obviously a successful one and hopefully a year which will be remembered as the turning point in the Program’s history. In order to take that next step, much improvement is still needed to challenge for conference and Sectional championships. If everyone continues to work hard, that opportunity should come.
2009-2010 Season
Disappointing 8-12 Varsity Season
Front: Daniel Harm, Brittany Craig, Jordan Roell, Mandi McQueen, Josh Ashcraft
Standing: Head Coach Kevin Moore, Peyton Napier, Asst. Coach Mark Sandmann, Nicole Erhart, Sarah Packer, Emily Lehman, Beth Moorman, Shannon Broderick, Courtney Seamon, Asst. Coach Rick Moorman
Although the overall record (8-12) doesn't necessarily show it, the girls made tremendous strides in turning this "Program" around. From a team standpoint, the defense was something to be very proud of. On the season the girls held their opponents to a shooting percentage of 39%. This is the lowest percentage in the "Program's" history! The previous record was 39.2% during the 1994-1995 season. Also, the Trojan opponents only averaged 44.5 points per game. This total is the 3rd best in the "Program's" history and the lowest given up since 1996-1997. They also beat a top-10 team for the first time in almost 15 years with their 41 - 39 victory over conference-rival
The year was also a tremendous learning experience for the girls. Offensively, the team struggled to score points on many occasions during the season (thanks to their defense they still were competitive on most nights). Because of the offensive struggles (only a 35% FG percentage & 18.6 turnovers a game), it showed the girls what areas we HAVE to improve in the off-season. Great effort on the defensive end will win you many games...however, if you are struggling to put 40 points on the scoreboard, it's hard to win at the Varsity level. On the season, the offensive average was only 41.5 points per game.
As the saying goes, "Basketball players are made in the summer." It is going to take a lot of hard work in the gym and weight room to make the improvements necessary to win at the Varsity level. The coaching staff has all the confidence in the world that this group of kids will motivate and push each other to make the "next step" in the rebuilding process...
With only 3 players being lost to graduation, hopes are high for next season...if everyone puts in the time and dedication success will be earned!
Previous Season Records:
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Year |
Record |
Coach |
Championships |
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1976-1977 |
8-8 |
Perry Bailey |
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1977-1978 |
8-9 |
Perry Bailey |
Sectional |
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1978-1979 |
12-5 |
Perry Bailey (28-22) |
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1979-1980 |
12-7 |
Rita Alig (12-7) |
Sectional |
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1980-1981 |
4-7 |
Steve Cotherman |
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1981-1982 |
8-10 |
Steve Cotherman |
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1982-1983 |
8-10 |
Steve Cotherman |
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1983-1984 |
4-14 |
Steve Cotherman (24-41) |
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1984-1985 |
11-8 |
Terry Wilson |
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1985-1986 |
10-7 |
Terry Hornsby |
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1986-1987 |
9-9 |
Terry Hornsby (29-23) |
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1987-1988 |
9-9 |
Lori Tyler (9-9) |
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1988-1989 |
1-17 |
Dave Record (1-17) |
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1989-1990 |
13-7 |
Pam Shively |
Sectional |
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1990-1991 |
11-7 |
Pam Shively |
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1991-1992 |
18-3 |
Pam Shively |
Sectional & EIAC |
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1992-1993 |
9-10 |
Pam Shively |
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1993-1994 |
17-6 |
Pam Shively |
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1994-1995 |
11-8 |
Pam Shively |
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1995-1996 |
14-6 |
Pam Shively |
EIAC |
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1996-1997 |
12-7 |
Pam Shively |
EIAC |
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1997-1998 |
14-8 |
Pam Shively |
EIAC |
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1998-1999 |
12-10 |
Pam Shively |
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1999-2000 |
7-13 |
Pam Shively |
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2000-2001 |
0-21 |
Pam Shively (138-106) |
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2001-2002 |
1-20 |
Jim Tucker |
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2002-2003 |
6-14 |
Jim Tucker (7-34) |
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2003-2004 |
3-17 |
Lisa Tyler |
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2004-2005 |
6-15 |
Lisa Tyler |
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2005-2006 |
9-12 |
Lisa Tyler |
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2006-2007 |
4-17 |
Billy Theising (4-17) |
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2007-2008 |
8-12 |
Lisa Tyler |
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2008-2009 |
7-12 |
Lisa Tyler (33-68) |
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2009-2010 |
8-12 |
Kevin Moore |
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2010-2011 |
14-7 |
Kevin Moore |
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2011-2012 |
11-10 |
Kevin Moore |
EIAC |
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2012-2013 |
17-4 |
Kevin Moore |
EIAC |
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2013-2014 |
17-4 |
Kevin Moore |
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2014-2015 |
21-4 |
Kevin Moore |
EIAC |
| 2015-2016 | 18-7 | Kevin Moore | |
| 2016-2017 | 17-7 | Kevin Moore | |
| 2017-2018 | 16-10 | Kevin Moore | |
| 2018-2019 | 18-7 | Kevin Moore | EIAC |
| 2019-2020 | 23-6 | Kevin Moore | Sectional 14 |
| 2020-2021 | 19-5 | Kevin Moore | Sectional 14 & EIAC |
| 2021-2022 | 22-5 | Kevin Moore (221-88) | Sectional 14 & EIAC |
