IN SCR0061

Congratulates the Reitz Memorial High School Girls Basketball team on winning the 3A state championship by defeating Benton Central 58-50 in overtime on March 5, 2011, at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum.

Highlights key performances including Mallory Ladd's 24 points, 13 rebounds, 5 steals, and perfect 10-for-10 free throw shooting (tying a state record), and Anna Hackert's clutch eight-footer with 37 seconds left in regulation to tie the game at 41-41.

Notes the team finished the season 28-1 with 19 consecutive wins and achieved the school's first girls state basketball championship, outrebounding Benton Central 43-26.

Recognizes Mallory Ladd as runner-up for the 2011 Indiana Miss Basketball award and her commitment to play for Valparaiso University.

Directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit a copy of the resolution to Head Coach Bruce Dockery and acknowledges all team members, assistant coaches, and student managers.