Crown Point’s Wisniewski, Andrean’s Matthew Anjorin Named Marion Crawley Award Winners

cphs-gbb-WisniewskiForty-two Indiana high school seniors have been presented 2015 scholarship awards from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association, it was announced Tuesday (May 5).

The IBCA - a statewide coaches group with more than 2,600 members - presents grants 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 $603,000 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."

East Central player Colton Hoog, Blackford player Godfrey and Fort Wayne Concordia manager Josh Bultemeyer were awarded Junior Mannies Scholarships for 2015. 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 37 Crawley Scholarships were presented to a variety of boys players (18), girls players (15) and student managers (four). 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 2015 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.

Seth Payton of Northview and Mark Sronce of Lanesville were chosen as winners of the fifth 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 2015 IBCA Scholarship winners is below.

JUNIOR MANNIES AWARDS
Student, School, Coach, Position
Josh Bultemeyer, Fort Wayne Concordia, Tim Reinking, Manager
Lauren Godfrey, Blackford, Jack Norton, girls' player
Colton Hoog, East Central, David Disbro, boys' player

MARION CRAWLEY AWARDS
Boys Players: Student, School, Coach
Austin Alles, Jasper, John Goebel
Matthew Anjorin, Andrean, Scott Hicko
Max Clifford, Roncalli, Michael Wantz
Ben Curran, Switzerland County, Adam Dennis
Jacob DeBoer, Covenant Christian (Demotte), John Heerema
Noah Hoek, Covenant Christian (Demotte), John Heerema
Cody Howell, Tri-Central, Kyle Zahn
Jason Kikkert, Covenant Christian (Demotte), John Heerema
Brandon Koch, East Central, David Disbro
Mark Martin, North Knox, Aaron Hall
Josh Mullens, North Judson, Phil Shabi
J.J. Myers, Shenandoah, Mike King
Ian Nicholson, Hamilton Heights, Chad Ballenger
Nate Nolting, Columbus East, Brent Chitty
Owen Randolph, North Montgomery, Joel Grindle
Wyatt Schebler, Batesville, Aaron Garrett
Ryan Seim, Hauser, Bob Nobbe
Ben Sellers, Evansville Mater Dei, Kurt Wildeman

Girls Players: Student, School, Coach
Janna Beer, Leo, Carrie Shappell
Macy Burton, Knightstown, John Boyer
Megan Farney, Evansville Mater Dei, Steve Goans
Rebekah Feist, Eastern (Pekin), Michael McBride
Kaleigh Folland, Fremont, Neal Frantz
Debie Gedeon, Columbus North, Pat McKee
Hannah Griffey, Union (Modoc), Drew Moore
Micah Kimball, Shenandoah, Chelsea Kilian
Hannah Lins, Covenant Christian (Demotte), Dave Heerema
Taylor Miller, Northridge, Doug Springer
Maddie Moser, Oak Hill, Todd Law
Kaley Rose, Evansville North, Annette Combs
Sheyanne Street, Columbus North, Pat McKee
Carly Waggoner, Vincennes Rivet, Tim Young
Lily Wisniewski, Crown Point, Annie Equihua

Student Managers: Student, School, Coach
Kevin Auman, John Glenn, Travis Hannah
Kasey Cross, Tri-West, Adam Bontreger
Shayla Parris, Union (Modoc), Drew Moore
Madi Turley, Westfield, Eric Rauch

PAT AIKMAN AWARDS
Student, School, Coach
Seth Payton, Northview, Clint Weddle
Mark Sronce, Lanesville, Mikel Miller