The Buzz - 🏅🤼‍♂️ B’burg’s Brayton Lee Finishes Strong At Big 10 Tournament, Danville Missing Woman Alert

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🏅🤼‍♂️ B’burg’s Brayton Lee Finishes Strong At Big 10 Tournament

👮‍♂️ Authorities Seek Help Finding Missing Danville Woman

🥇🏆 Brownsburg Regional A Guard - State Champs!

 🔔 School News - BHS Graduation, FAFSA Help, BHS Registering, BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry

 📆 Upcoming Local Events

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Brownsburg’s Brayton Lee Finishes Strong In The NCAA Big 10 Tournament

Brayton Lee (Brownsburg) came in to the 2nd day of the NCAA Big 10 Championships on Sunday hoping to find some redemption from the upset loss and first of his season on Saturday. Lee fell short on Sunday during the first wrestle back round in a low scoring hard fought match against Peyton Robb of Nebraska 2-1.

The only scores of the match were an escape by Robb in the second period and an escape by Lee in the third which tied up the match. Riding time was the deciding factor in the match which went to Robb ending the match with a 2-1 score over Lee.

The loss to Robb in the opening wrestle back round set Lee up to wrestle for 5th/6th place against Joey Blaze from Purdue. An inner state rivalry, Lee defeated Blaze earlier in the season so this was Blaze’s chance to even the score in a big way. But it was not be as Lee battled through the match claiming the victory and defeating Blaze once again with a score of 3-2 to solidify a 5th place finish overall.

Although, presumably not the precise results that Brayton or Indiana had hoped for, Brayton Lee still takes home a solid 5th place in the NCAA Big 10 Championships which is impressive by any standard and additionally qualifies to wrestle in the NCAA National Championships March 21-23 in Kansas City, Missouri.

(The following tournament breakdown excerpt is taken from the ncaa.com coverage of the Big 10 Championships:)

157 lb. First Round Match (Saturday)

157 pounds: No. 3 Brayton Lee (Indiana) techs No. 14 Logan Shaw (Illinois), 21-5

Brayton Lee is back! The Hooiser puts up some serious points in his first match of the tournament with a tech fall over Shaw! 

157 lb. Quarter Finals Match (Saturday)

157 pounds: No. 3 Brayton Lee (Indiana) tops No. 6 Chase Saldate (Michigan State), 6-5

Brayton Lee is here to quiet the doubters. He takes the win 6-5 over No. 6 Chase Saldate. The Hoosier is looking strong and healthy as he moves into the semifinals.” 

157 lb. Semi Finals Match (Saturday)

157 pounds: No. 7 Will Lewan outscores No. 3 Brayton Lee 4-1 (SV)

OVERTIME: Shot from Lewan! Takedown Lewan! The Wolverine is a Big Ten finalist! 

THIRD PERIOD: Lewan chooses down to start the third period, and he's out quickly. We're all tied up 1-1. Lee with a shot! Lewan's defense is so solid. Let's go to overtime! 

SECOND PERIOD: Lee chooses down to start the second period, and he gets out in 14 seconds. Lee is in on a great shot, but Lewan fights him off. Both these guys have put forward effort and force, but no takedowns yet. Lee leads 1-0 via his escape. 

FIRST PERIOD: Scoreless through the first two minutes in this match, but the pace has been high. These are two tough handfighers who are here to battle

157 lb. Wrestle Back 1st Rnd. Match (Sunday)

157 pounds: No. 5 Peyton Robb (Nebraska) rides out No. 3 Brayton Lee (Indiana), 2-1

It's a battle between All-Americans on Mat 1! Scoreless first period, and Robb is on the board first with his second period escape. Lee picked up just five seconds of riding time. Lee chooses bottom to start the third period, and he escapes. Robb picks up the 2-1 win on riding time.

157 lb. Wrestle Back 2nd Rnd. Match (Sunday)

157 pounds:

Place 5th: 3-Brayton Lee (Indiana) d. 8-Joey Blaze (Purdue), 3-2

Brayton Lee is a former Brownsburg High School Wrestler and graduated from Brownsburg High School. He was a 3x Indiana State Wrestling Champion. He wrestled for the Minnesota Golden Gophers for the first 4 years of his college career red shirting as a freshman. He was on his way to the best performance of his career in 2023 when he was seriously injured with a broken arm/elbow during the NCAA Championships which almost ended his wrestling career. He transferred to Indiana University for the 2023-2024 season.

Community Alert: Authorities Seek Help Finding Danville Woman Missing Since Last Weekend

Hendricks County - Law enforcement is seeking assistance from the community to locate a 27-year-old woman from Danville who has been reported missing.

The local sheriff's office announced on Tuesday evening their efforts to find McKynzi Grace Spurrier, aged 27. Reports indicate that Spurrier was last observed in Danville on Saturday, March 2. She is believed to be driving a red 2012 Ford Explorer, registered in Hendricks County.

Spurrier is described as a Caucasian female, standing 5 feet 4 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. The Hendricks County Sheriff's Department has shared photos of Spurrier to aid in her identification.

Family members express that it is unusual for Spurrier to go missing and express deep concern for her safety.

The public is urged to come forward with any information regarding Spurrier's current location by contacting the Hendricks County law enforcement at (317) 839-8700. For those wishing to provide information anonymously, they are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers at (317) 262-TIPS.

Brownsburg Regional A Guard Are State Champs!

The Brownsburg Regional A Guard are now State Champions in their division of the IHSCGA State Finals. This past Saturday, The Brownsburg Regional A Guard nailed their performance of “Under My Ubrella” and securing 1st place in the competition at Franklin Central High School.

Great job and Congratulations Brownsburg Regional A Guard!

CR 400 Road Improvements Project

(Road Closed)

REMINDER: E. CR 400 N., from Ronald Reagan Parkway to 950 E., is now closed for road reconstruction and bridge replacement. The road will remain closed through the end of June. During this time, the detour route will use E. CR 300 N.

To get more information about this project, visit https://www.brownsburg.org/703/CR-400-Road-Improvements.

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(Excerpted from the BHS Team 2024 Newsletter)

BCSC Food and Clothing Pantry

The BCSC Provision Center, in collaboration with Gleaners Food Bank, offers food and clothing assistance. This successful initiative is made possible by the dedicated efforts of community members, staff volunteers, and students participating in the BHS Collaborators for Success program. It's a vital support for numerous families in Brownsburg, bolstered by generous contributions from BCSC families, enhancing its role as a community asset.

This resource will be available again on March 21st from 3 PM to 5:30 PM, operating as a drive-through service. This setup is standard on the 1st, 3rd, and 5th Thursdays each month. Families can drive up to door #7 at the ALPHA/Harris Academy, located at 725 C South Green Street.

For any inquiries regarding the provision center, Tracy Damone can be reached at [email protected].

Registration for Returning Students for 2024-2025 Begins Monday, March 11

Look for the link for online registration for next school year in your email on Monday, March 11. This registration is required annually for all returning students. (This is different from course registration at BHS in January/February.) Please complete the registration forms before Spring Break begins. The deadline is March 22, 2024.

Brownsburg High School Graduation

Brownsburg High School Graduation will be at 10am on Saturday, June 8th, 2024. If there is rain the following plans will fall into place

Rain Plan B: Saturday, June 8th at 2pm

Rain Plan C: Saturday, June 8th at 6pm

Rain Plan D: Sunday, June 9th at 2pm

Graduation Practice will be on Friday, June 7th at 10am. Students who plan to walk at graduation must be present for practice.

2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)

The 2024-2025 FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is now available to file at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa .

Filing the FAFSA is the most important step in the financial aid process and determines eligibility for both state of Indiana and federal aid. Students pursuing short-term certificate training, associate/bachelor’s degrees and even some apprenticeships may receive financial aid by completing the FAFSA. The state deadline to file is April 15, 2024. Check the financial aid websites of post-secondary institutions for deadline information because some have sooner deadlines. It is recommended to file the FAFSA as soon as possible. The attached flyer includes information for how, when, and what you need to file the FAFSA. Please note the FAFSA requires 2022 tax return information.

Creating an FSA ID (Federal Student Aid log-in) is the first step, and both the student and at least one parent need an account. There is a delay from the time the FSA ID is created until you can use it, so it is recommended to do this well ahead of time before starting and submitting the FAFSA. To create the FSA ID, visit https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch . The FSA ID is how students and parents sign and submit the FAFSA.

Here are some helpful financial aid websites to learn more about the FAFSA:

· https://studentaid.gov/

· https://learnmoreindiana.org/paying-for-college/fafsa/

A video recording of our September financial aid presentation by INvestEd can also be found on the Team 2024 website at https://bhs.brownsburg.k12.in.us/brownsburg-high-school/team-2024

Note: The Indiana General Assembly passed Senate Enrolled Act (SEA) 167-2023 which requires high school seniors to file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or affirmatively opt out of filing by April 15th. If you plan to opt out, please fill out the FAFSA Waiver Form at https://www.in.gov/che/files/57326-2024-2025-FAFSA-Nonparticipation-for-Students-Graduating-2023-2024-1.pdf, and submit it to the Team 2024 office by April 15th.

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BHS FAFSA Help Night

On Monday, March 18th, BHS will be hosting another FAFSA Completion Help Night. Seniors and families are encouraged to attend for FREE help in completing this crucial financial aid form. Experts from INvestEd will help you file the FAFSA with confidence while avoiding common mistakes. Families may come in anytime between 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. for assistance. It will take place in the BHS Cafeteria and entrance is through Door 6. This is not a presentation, but rather a time for students and families to receive assistance with the FAFSA. We will have laptops available for this event.This is also a great opportunity should you have financial aid questions.

Important note from INvestEd: There is a delay from the time the FSA ID is created until the family is able to use it (possibly 1-4 days). Therefore, we strongly encourage students and parents create this account well ahead of the FAFSA workshop. If you need help, you can use INvestEd’s Creating your FSA ID worksheet or call their team at 317-715-9007.

INvestEd is an Indiana not-for-profit and has offered FREE help to families for over 40 years. For more information on INvestEd check out their website: https://www.investedindiana.org/ .

Upcoming Local Events

March 2024

• VITA Free Tax Prep

  • Date: (Ongoing through various dates)

  • Description: Free tax preparation for individuals and families with a combined household income of $66,000 or less in 2023, by IRS-certified volunteers.

  • More Information: Brownsburg Public Library website​​.

• Improv Now

  • Date: March 11, 2024, at 7:00 p.m.

  • Description: An improv event promising a night of entertainment and laughter.

  • Location: Eaton Hall, 61 N. Green Street, Brownsburg, IN 46112

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club

• Board of Zoning Appeals - Monthly Meeting

  • Date: March 11, 2024 - 6:00pm

  • Description: A public meeting held by the Board of Zoning Appeals

  • More Info.: Town of Brownsburg

• Park Authority Meeting

  • Date: March 14, 2024

  • Description: A public meeting held by the Park Authority.

  • More Information: Brownsburg Parks​​.

• Teen Glow Egg Hunt

  • Date: March 15, 2024

  • Description: A nighttime glow-in-the-dark egg hunt for teens aged 12-16, featuring a color blast battle, sword fights, and a glow dance party.

  • More Information: Brownsburg Parks​​.

• Morning Bird Hike

  • Date: March 16, 2024

  • Description: A morning birdwatching hike led by a naturalist, encouraging all birders to join.

  • More Information: Brownsburg Parks​​.

• GRP Cars & Coffee

  • Date: March 16, 2024

  • Description: Hosted by Graham Rahal Performance, this event features free admission, free donuts and coffee, a bounce house, and a lineup of GRP’s latest inventory. A family-friendly event encouraging guests to bring their cars or motorcycles.

  • More Information: AllEvents.in - GRP Cars & Coffee​​.

• Flea Market

  • Date: March 16, 2024

  • Description: Shop home goods, clothing, props, costumes, new shoes, Disney collectibles, Loungefly bags, and much more at the Flea Market. Multiple families & vendors will be present, with space available for vendors to rent.

  • More Information: AllEvents.in - Flea Market​​.

• Lock-In

  • Date: March 22, 2024, from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.

  • Description: An overnight event filled with various activities for attendees.

  • Location: The Flow Space, 8131 Kingston Street; Suite 500, Avon, IN 46123

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club

• Experience FC

  • Date: March 29, 2024

  • Description: An opportunity for individuals to experience what Florida College has to offer through various presentations and activities.

  • More Information: Greater Indiana Florida College Booster Club