
Athlete of the Month


Athlete of the Month: Payton Shimansky
By Mark Ambrogi For Center Grove High School senior catcher Payton Shimansky, it was love at first swing. “I have loved softball since the moment I swung a bat,” she said. “I thoroughly enjoy how […]

Athlete of the Month: Ty Garrett
By Mark Ambrogi Center Grove High School senior Ty Garrett loves all the aspects of being a long-distance runner. “Competing and racing are both very exciting aspects of running to me, and they both make […]

Center Grove ICON – April 15- May 5, 2023
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Athlete of the Month: Sam Smith
By Mark Ambrogi Center Grove High School boys swimming coach Brad Smith has been watching senior Sam Smith’s swimming progression since he was around 5 years old. After all, Sam is his nephew. “Sam’s determination […]

Athlete of the Month: Marcus Ankney
By Mark Ambrogi Center Grove High senior Marcus Ankney has developed into a great shooter, but he can do so much more. “Marcus is a complete player,” Center Grove coach Zach Hahn said. “He can score […]


Athlete of the Month: Hyatt Yeager
By Mark Ambrogi As a kindergartener, Hyatt Yeager started wrestling because he thought he would be a pro one day. “I thought I was going to be in the WWE,” Yeager said of the pro […]

Center Grove ICON – Jan. 21-Feb. 3, 2023
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Athlete of the Month: Lindsey Walker
By Mark Ambrogi Center Grove High School senior basketball player Lindsey Walker averages around two points a game. But her contributions can’t be measured in numbers. She is the consummate teammate and leader. “Lindsey has […]