Rep. Lyness Honors Champion East Central High School Football Team at the Statehouse

Monday, January 22, 2024 at 11:43 AM

By State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison), news release

Former Vice President Mike Pence made an appearance too.

State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) (front left) and former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence (front right) congratulate the East Central High School football team for their undefeated season and for winning the Class 4A state championship on Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024, in the House Chamber of the Statehouse in Indianapolis. The team beat the NorthWood Panthers, from Nappanee, 42-14 in November 2023. Photo provided.

INDIANAPOLIS - State Rep. Randy Lyness (R-West Harrison) recently honored the East Central High School football team at the Statehouse for their undefeated season and taking home the Class 4A state championship.

Lyness, who represents all of Dearborn County, recognized the team during the legislative session Thursday in the House Chamber. Lyness said the team received a special surprise as former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence stopped by to congratulate the players.

During the 2023 high school football season, East Central went undefeated over 15 games and won the Class 4A state championship for the second year in a row.

While at the Statehouse, the team toured the secretary of state's office and state legislators recognized them during both the House and Senate sessions.

Lyness also recognized Josh Ringer, running back and now a college student, for being named 2023 Indiana Mr. Football.

More from Local News

Events

City of Greendale Give Name to New Fisherman-Lamppost

The lamppost can be found at Schnebelt Park.

Planned Water Outage July 14 in Dillsboro

The outage is expected to last about an hour.

Kids Discovery Factory Hosts 13th Annual STEAM Camp

The event inspired over 150 young innovators in Batesville.

DCF's 24th Annual Golf Scramble Fundraiser Set for August 4

The round will be played at Hidden Valley Golf Club.

EC at L'Burg Kicks Off 2025 High School Football Broadcast Schedule

See where Eagle Country 99.3 is going to be each week of the regular season.

Former Lawrenceburg Standouts in New College Football Video Game

How cool it must be to be in a video game.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Mark Chesnutt - Too Cold At Home

Chris Young Losing Sleep 6:48
Thomas Rhett After All The Bars Close 6:45
Luke Combs Even Though I'm Leaving 6:41
Daryle Singletary Too Much Fun 6:38