By Daniel Massa | Pacers.com
The Indiana Pacers will honor the eight Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) 2017 state basketball champions during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks during the final "Hickory Night" of the season. Continue reading to learn more about each state champion. (Note: All quotes are from the Indianapolis Star)
GIRLS
Four girls state champions were crowned on Feb. 25 at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, including two schools winning their first state title in any sport and one winning its first girls basketball championship.
Class A: Wood Memorial 68, Union City 43
Wood Memorial, located in Oakland City and coached by Johnnie Bartley, defeated Union City 68-43 to take home the Class A title and finish the season 28-1.