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Athletics representative: 361 students competed across 21 sports; district to host regional events
Summary
A presenter for HH Athletics reported 361 student-athletes (about 58% participation) and a sportsmanship rating of 95 for 2025–26, listed multiple team and individual honors, outlined safety and software upgrades, and announced the district will host IHSAA soccer regionals this October and wrestling conference championships in January 2027.
A presenter speaking on behalf of HH Athletics told the North Spencer County Sch Corp board that 361 student-athletes competed across 21 sports in 2025–26, representing roughly 58 percent of the district’s 620 students. "361 total athletes across 21 sports" was the statistic the presenter highlighted as evidence of strong participation levels.
The presenter said the district finished the year with a sportsmanship rating of 95 and noted team successes including conference championships in boys soccer, boys wrestling and girls swim and dive; sectional championships in football (4A), volleyball (3A), boys soccer and boys wrestling; and regional achievements including a 4A final-four football appearance and a 2A final-four boys soccer finish. He added that 36 students were named academic all-state representatives and the district had 20 district- and state-level athletic recognitions.
On operations and facilities, the presenter said the athletics office made software upgrades, purchased a timing system for track and cross-country, updated signage, and plans to add safety netting behind soccer goals to reduce balls entering nearby woods and the new Lincoln Discovery Trail. He credited athletic office staff, including assistant Tamara Ditch, and district support (cited as Mr. Schneers and Mr. Crest in the transcript) for helping realize recent improvements.
Looking ahead, the district plans to host IHSAA soccer regionals in October (girls in the morning, boys in the evening), wrestling conference championships in January 2027, and volleyball sectional play in October 2027. The presenter said the athletics office will continue to pursue postseason and conference events to benefit teams and the community.
Personnel changes announced included three new head-coach hires for the fall: Kevin Thimble (role unspecified in transcript), Nick Waninger (boys and girls cross country) and Britney Fuches (cheer sponsor). The presenter said those hires have led to a smooth transition and expressed a goal of maximizing the sporting experience for each "Patriot" athlete.
The report was delivered during the board’s June meeting; board members did not record substantive questions or objections in the transcript record.
