CCJHS alumni Heidi Lawrence inducted into Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame
(Talk of the Town photo provided) An accomplished basketball player and alumni of Columbia City Joint High School, Heidi Lawrence was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend.
By Jennifer Zartman Romano
Just 25 years after graduating from Columbia City Joint High School, Heidi Lawrence was inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame over the weekend -- celebrating her team's silver anniversary.
Lawrence selected first team all-state in 1985 in the Hoosier Basketball magazine with a 15.8 ppg average her senior season and 16.1 ppg average with 7.1 rebounds and 5.7 assists during her junior season.
Lawrence was a four-time sectional winner.
Following graduation with the Class of 1985 from CCJHS, Lawrence went on to play for the University of Indianapolis where she was awarded the Female Athlete of the Year in 1988 and was second team all-conference that year.
Many family members from Whitley County traveled with Lawrence to New Castle and Indianapolis over the weekend to join Lawrence in the Hall of Fame ceremony.
Lawrence said she was thrilled to have so many loved ones present to share experience.
"It was great to see my sister recognized for her accomplishments," said her brother, Trent Lawrence of Columbia City. "In my totally bias opinion I think she is the best."