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Jul 5, 2010
VYPE Foundation Gives Back to Central Indiana High School Sports Programs!
(INDIANAPOLIS – June 29, 2010) – Central Indiana schools with sports programs that are struggling because of reduced funding will get a boost from a new foundation created by VYPE High School Sports Magazine in Central Indiana.
John Zwitt, athletic director for Center Grove High School, said the challenges faced by schools are not unique to his school. “Funding shortfalls have had a direct impact on all extracurricular programs, including sports and IHSAA programs. We are all looking at severely reduced budgets, salary cuts or coaching jobs eliminated and an increased financial burden on the families whose students participate in the programs,” he said.
Rosevelt Colvin played at Broad Ripple and Purdue before playing outside linebacker for a decade in the NFL, first with the Chicago Bears and then with the New England Patriots. Now the two-time Super Bowl champion and his wife are back in Indianapolis, both... More 
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Aug 12, 2009
IHSAA AND VYPE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MAGAZINE® TEAM UP AGAIN FOR THE 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
The Indiana High School Athletic Association and VYPE High School Sports Magazine (Central Indiana) have extended their partnership agreement through the 2009-10 school year.
This partnership allows VYPE and the IHSAA to combine their passions of promoting and supporting high school student-athletes in a positive manner. As they did last year, VYPE will be providing free copies of its magazine and sponsoring several exciting sports memorabilia promotional giveaways at IHSAA state championship events.
“The IHSAA has been extremely supportive of our efforts and has provided us with incredible exposure,” said Phil Temple, CEO/Publisher of VYPE High School Sports Magazine (Central Indiana). “This partnership extension by the IHSAA is flattering and rewards the talented contributions of local writers and photographers that strive to make VYPE an exciting component of high school sports coverage in Central Indiana.”
In addition, VYPE will feature a quarterly question-and-answer section with... More
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Jun 5, 2009
THREE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL EVENTS SCHEDULED AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM IN 2009-10
INDIANAPOLIS, IN — Local sales and marketing firm Compton Strategies announced today that it has scheduled three major high school football events for the upcoming 2009 season.
The lineup includes impressive rival match-ups: Warren Central vs. Ben Davis; Cathedral vs. Chatard; Mooresville vs. Franklin; Greenfield Central vs. New Palestine; Guerin Catholic vs. Brebeuf; Martinsville vs. Bloomington South; and Noblesville vs. Brownsburg.
A total of 23 different schools and teams from 16 different central Indiana counties will compete in the events on Saturday, August 29; Saturday, September 12; and Saturday, October 10.
“We are thrilled to be able to again partner with the high schools and Lucas Oil Stadium,” said Ray Compton. “The staff at Lucas Oil has been very accommodating in assisting us in scheduling these events at one of the greatest sports facilities in America. People easily forget what a great experience it is for... More
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May 20, 2009
FOOTBALL STATE FINALS TO REMAIN AT LUCAS OIL STADIUM
The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. today announced a three-year presenting sponsorship agreement with the Indianapolis Colts that will result in the IHSAA Football State Finals remaining at Lucas Oil Stadium through the 2011-12 school year.
The Indianapolis Colts will sponsor and support the entire Indiana high school football state tournament – including sectional, regional, and semi-state games across Indiana and culminating with the championship games at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colts are believed to be the first professional sports franchise in the country to partner with a high school association for this type of sponsorship.
“We are extremely pleased and appreciative of the Indianapolis Colts involvement in making sure high school football continues at Lucas Oil Stadium,” said Blake Ress, IHSAA Commissioner. “This plan has been more than a year in the making and their financial involvement will help reduce the ever-increasing... More
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May 19, 2009
MOVIE HOME OF HICKORY HUSKERS HOSTS ALL-STAR DOUBLEHEADER
Knightstown’s Historic Hoosier Gym, movie home of the “Hoosiers” Hickory Huskers, is once again the site of the Hoosiers' Reunion All-Star Classic. This fourth annual girls'/boys' doubleheader will take place on Friday, June 5, 2009. The girls' game starts at 6:00 p.m. The boys' game follows at 8:00 p.m. (local Knightstown time).
New Castle High School coaches Steve Bennett (boys) and Curt Bell (girls), along with Knightstown girls’ coach Dawn Basicker and Mooresville boys’ coach Bob Carter, will guide the four teams.
Highlighting the girls’ contest are 2009 Indiana Miss Basketball Skylar Diggins from South Bend Washington, a Notre Dame recruit, and Miss Basketball runner-up Kelly Faris (Heritage Christian) who will attend Connecticut.
Eight more 2009 Indiana All-Stars were selected for the first half of this doubleheader. They are Alex Bentley, Ben Davis (PENN STATE), Skyler Gick, Benton Central (VALPARAISO), Dragana Grbic, Terre Haute South (BUTLER), Ta’Kenya... More
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Sep 5, 2010
WTHR AND VYPE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MAGAZINE ANNOUNCE GAME OF THE WEEK PARTNERSHIP
INDIANAPOLIS – Beginning this Friday, Aug. 28, WTHR and VYPE High School Sports Magazine are joining forces to spotlight a local high school football and basketball "Game of the Week." The "Operation Football Live" and "Operation Basketball Live" games will be telecast every Friday night on WTHR’s Universal Sports Network Channel 13.3 (also available on Comcast cable systems). The first game to be telecast will be the Hamilton Southeastern at Fishers game this Friday at 7 p.m.
"We are pleased to welcome VYPE as a partner in our high schools sports coverage," said WTHR President and General Manager Jim Tellus. "They have an excellent product with great distribution throughout Central Indiana area high school communities schools. The addition of VYPE as a partner in our long-standing Operation Football and Basketball franchises makes perfect sense."
In addition to promoting and covering the games, VYPE will generate excitement for the... More
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Nov 26, 2008
Lawrence North to participate in 2008 T-Mobile Invitational
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., November 11, 2008 - Two of the nation's top high school basketball players - Derrick Favors of Atlanta (Georgia) South Atlanta High School and Skylar Diggins of South Bend (Indiana) Washington High School - headline the four boys teams and four girls teams set to compete in the 2008 T-Mobile Invitational national high school basketball tournament.
The National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the eight-team field for this year's event, which will be held December 29-30 at Ball State University's Worthen Arena in Muncie, Indiana. The NFHS-member Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) will serve as the tournament's host state association. As such, two Indiana high schools were invited to participate in the tournament.
Favors, a 6-foot-9, 220-pound senior forward-center, and Diggins, a 5-9 senior guard, are considered to be among the nation's top high school boys and... More
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Aug 22, 2008
VYPE Partners with Marsh and WNDE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:Phil Temple - CEO/Publisher VYPE High School Sports Magazine Phone: 866-464-4786 ext. 702
Indiana high school football is making its national debut this weekend and VYPE High School Sports Magazine is on center stage. To celebrate ESPN's live telecast of Class 4A No. 1 Cathedral vs. Class 5A No. 1 Carmel, VYPE will award two MVP trophies at Saturday's game. That same day, Compton Strategies has invited VYPE and Sallie Mae to the Marsh Indiana Invitational football classic at Lucas Oil Stadium to award eight academic award plaques to athletes who have excelled in the classroom.
This weekend marks the start of an exciting partnership between VYPE, Marsh Supermarkets and 1260-AM WNDE to enhance the coverage and visibility of high school sports and student-athletes. Courtesy of a Marsh radio sponsorship, look for VYPE to be in the heart of the action this fall, with weekly tailgates, appearances on... More
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Aug 4, 2008
IHSAA and VYPE High School Sports Magazine form partnership for 2008-09
IHSAA AND VYPE HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS MAGAZINE TO PARTNER IN PROMOTING PREP SPORTS
The Indiana High School Athletic Association has announced a partnership with VYPE High School Sports Magazine (Central Indiana) for the 2008-09 school year.
The partnership will allow VYPE and the IHSAA to combine their passions of promoting and supporting high school student-athletes in a positive, exciting manner. At each IHSAA state championship event, representatives from VYPE will be distributing copies of the magazine to fans in attendance. In addition, VYPE will feature a quarterly questions and answers section with IHSAA Commissioner Blake Ress geared toward the fans of high school sports.
VYPE High School Sports Magazine (Central Indiana) is a complimentary publication and one of (14) franchises nationally that serve as the community's local high school sports authority. To capture the life and style of high school sports athletes, VYPE showcases today's high school... More
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Jun 19, 2008
HSSTM begins VYPE rebranding
Indianapolis, Indiana June 17, 2008 -VYPE High School Sports Magazine, formerly High School Sports - The Magazine, today unveiled an updated brand designed to better capture the passion and excitement of local high school sports.
The new name and design has already begun it's unveiling through the Web site, VYPE.com, and will follow in the print magazine as the new school year gets started. As a combination of the words 'varsity' and 'hype', VYPE focuses on the life and lifestyle of today's high school athlete with positive, relevant coverage about sports, trends, teams and players.
"We're really excited to be updating our brand to VYPE High School Sports Magazine and keeping the same editorial focus and local coverage as our readers have come to expect," said Phil Temple, CEO and Publisher of VYPE High School Sports Magazine. "As VYPE High School Sports Magazine, we will continue... More
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