Local Schools Turn On Lights In Honor Of Late West Washington Head Coach

Sunday, December 1, 2019 at 3:44 PM

Lawrenceburg, South Dearborn, East Central and Milan were among the local schools that participated.

Phillip Bowsman. Photo via GoFundMe.

(Lawrenceburg, Ind.) - High schools football programs across the state of Indiana lit up the sky over the weekend after the sudden loss of West Washington head coach Phillip Bowsman.

Bowsman was coaching his team in a Class 1A semi-state game against Indianapolis Lutheran when he had an apparent stroke. He passed away last Monday.

Following his death, West Washington Schools and the Bowsman family called for all Indiana high schools to turn on their stadium lights from Friday morning until the conclusion of funeral services on Saturday.

Lawrenceburg, South Dearborn, East Central and Milan were among other southeastern Indiana schools who turned on their lights to show their support to the Bowsman family.

A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the Bowsman family during these trying times. If you would like to donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/bowsman-strong,

Lighting up Dick Meador Stadium in the memory of West Washington HS football coach, athletic director, Phillip Bowsman. #Bowsmanstrong @WWSenatorSam @IHSAA1 @LburgTigers pic.twitter.com/lHlMLIEQUH
— Ryan Knigga (@lhstigercoach) November 29, 2019

@SouthDearbornHS @SDKnightsFB Lighting our field in memory of Coach Bowsman @INFBCoaches @10Ifca @WWSenatorSam #BowsmanStrong pic.twitter.com/s7TIgpNSe2
— Rand Ballart (@SDKnightsFB) November 30, 2019

Lighting up Trojan Field to honor Phillip Bowsman! Continued prayers for West Washington High School and community! #Bowsmanstrong @WWSenatorSam @IHSAA1 @ECTrojanSports pic.twitter.com/hQzM1qNNhc
— Mr. Meiners (@Mr_Meiners) November 30, 2019

Milan is #Bowsmanstrong. pic.twitter.com/9zIvXg9RtT
— Milan Athletics (@MilanAthletics) November 30, 2019

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