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Top Ten of Decade
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#10 Boys Franklin Grizzli
#9 Boys Lawrence North Wi
#8 Boys Franklin Central
#7 Boys Fort Wayne Northr
#6 Boys Chesterton Trojan
#5 Boys Warren Central Wa
#4 Boys Valparaiso Viking
#3 Boys Northridge Raider
#2 Boys Columbus North
#1 Boys Carmel Greyhounds
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#5 Warren Central Warriors
 

  • State Champions:  2005, 2006

  • State Runner Ups:  none

  • State Finalists:  2000 (5th), 2003 (10th)

  • Semi State Champions:  2005, 2006

  • Regional Champions:  2003, 2006, 2009

  • Sectional Champions:  2000, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2009

 

Warren Central cracks into the top half of this list with some powerhouse years in the middle of the decade.  Some would criticize such a high ranking for the Warren Central Warriors due to a lack of consistent state meet appearances.  However, they often have been on the losing end of the blood-field at the Franklin Central/Carmel Semi State.
 
Warren Central is highlighted by their back to back state titles in 2005 and 2006.  They also are the last team to make the trip out to the NTN/NXN competition from Indiana which also deserves credit.  De'Sean Turner is the biggest stand-out, but he had a great supporting cast during those years as well.
 
While the warriors have not been able to replace the front-running of Turner (how many teams really could?), they have developed an impressive pack running scheme this past year.  They will likely continue to develop this style of racing in order to get themselves back to Terre Haute.