Carter Marschke – Tipton, IN

Carter Marschke was nominated as Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the track. Carter loves being with his team and embracing the opportunity to take on a leadership role in high school sports. He also has leadership roles outside of sports, such as being a Blue Crew leader and leading the project to re-stain the Nature Center deck at school. In addition to these activities, Carter is involved in the National Honor Society, cross country, track, recycling, and digital media for his school, and community outreach and the food pantry for his church. Carter has had the opportunity to learn a lot about agriculture through his job with Alan Baird. He has loved learning about Alan’s history in agriculture as it has helped Carter channel his interests and build a future. Carter plans to attend Purdue University for a major in agribusiness and has been working hard to earn scholarships to help cover tuition. He is passionate about pursuing a career in agriculture.

Noah Walker – Tipton, IN

Noah Walker was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the course and track. He participates in cross country, track, and soccer. Noah’s favorite thing about high school sports is representing his school and community as well as making friends outside of competition. Outside of sports, Noah participates in student council, Key Club, 4-H, his church youth group, and leadership academy, and is a freshman orientation mentor. To Noah, agriculture represents community, culture, and tradition. He has observed the impact agriculture has had on his community and central Indiana, as well as on a global scale. After high school, Noah plans to attend a four-year university to study secondary education or social studies education while continuing as a cross-country and track athlete. Noah would like to be a secondary social studies teacher and coach sports and interscholastic activities at the middle and high school levels.

Hayden Steele – Connersville, IN

Hayden Steele was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is how they are constantly pushing her to be better. Whether that is being a better person, friend, or dancer, the coaches and the sport help her grow. Hayden loves this about her team because it translates into her other passions such as showing pigs and cattle and being an FFA officer. She is involved in the class council, the dance team, and FFA. When she is not dancing, Hayden volunteers at all gleaner events in her county and runs many charity events through her officer position in her FFA chapter. She is also heavily involved in 4-H, where she helps with their cattle association. Agriculture is everything to Hayden. It is the food that she eats, the clothes she wears, and the labor she puts forth in her life. Hayden would like to go to Purdue to either get a degree in elementary education or veterinary science. 

Elizabeth Brunswick – Bryant, IN

Elizabeth Brunswick was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the course and court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is developing real bonds with her teammates and competing with community support. Elizabeth participates in basketball, cross country, National Honor Society, FFA, 4-H, livestock judging, and travel basketball. She also volunteers in community and church activities. Elizabeth has been involved in agriculture most of her life. She has learned about the hard work and time it takes and it has made her realize agriculture is the foundation of the world. Elizabeth is in her freshman year so she would like to continue playing sports and showing animals throughout high school and hopefully after. After high school, she would like to attend Purdue University to pursue a veterinary medicine degree and hopes to run her own clinic one day, while also growing a show pig business with her brothers.

Korbin Mastin – Rushville, IN

Korbin Mastin was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite things about high school sports are being part of a team and pushing himself and his team to improve and reach their goals. Korbin participates in soccer, FFA, FCA, 4-H, and community activities, including the fair. To Korbin, agriculture means life. He and his family use their land and resources to provide for themselves and others. After high school, Korbin plans to attend college for a degree related to agriculture. He would like to be an agronomist, working in the ag industry to continue doing what his family has been doing for years: taking care of and utilizing their farmland.

Brayden Rice – Andrews, IN

Brayden Rice was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and mat. What he loves most about high school sports are the life lessons he learns and the bonds he creates with his teammates. Brayden competes in football, wrestling, and track. He also participates in 4-H, aiding a classroom and helping coach a club of younger wrestlers. He is also involved in a track camp for younger kids and Special Olympics. Agriculture means a lot to Brayden, and he has learned many lessons while working on his family farm. Brayden would like to continue his sports career in college and go to Purdue to pursue an engineering degree once he graduates high school.

Tatum Hunt – Brownsburg, IN

Tatum Hunt was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field and court. The thing she loves most about high school sports is her teammates and how unified her teams are. To her, it feels like a family. Tatum is involved in both travel and school softball, volleyball, Athletic Ambassadors, SALT, DECA, National Art and Honors Society. She also participates in Buddy Ball with special needs youth. Agriculture to Tatum is not just important but is a way of life. Her grandmother’s side of the family are multi-generational farmers in southeast Indiana. Although she is undecided on what college to attend, Tatum would like to pursue a degree in physical therapy.

Jackson Cain – Brookston, IN

Jackson Cain was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. The thing he loves most about high school sports is the community aspect as well as the opportunity to help lead others to become better in the sport. Jackson is involved in baseball and football, where he holds the position of captain for both teams. He also serves as a leader for a few school clubs. To Jackson, agriculture is a big factor in his life. He is incredibly thankful to all of the men and women who work hard in the agricultural field to help provide for their fellow Americans. Jackson plans to attend the United States Air Force Academy and fly jets upon graduation.

Jay Herbert – Seymour, IN

Jay Herbert was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and course. What he enjoys most about high school sports is being part of a team, having fun with his teammates, and learning from his coaches. Jay has played golf for four years and soccer for one year. He participates in FFA and National Honor Society and is also involved in his schoolwork-based learning program, through which he has worked at Wright Implement over the past year. Jay has been a member of 4-H for 10 years and is involved in Junior Leaders, who help with the annual Stock the Trailer food drive. He is active in his church and its youth group where he volunteers as a counselor for the church youth day camp each summer and has participated in several mission trips. Jay understands the hard work and responsibilities of agriculture thanks to his experience raising goats on his farm and showcasing them in 4-H. Receiving the Hoosier Homestead Sesquicentennial Award for his family farm has made him appreciate the dedication of the generations before him. Jay plans to attend Purdue University or Vincennes University and pursue a bachelor’s degree in agribusiness or agronomy.

Kiersten Haynes – Butler, IN

Kiersten Haynes was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. What she loves most about high school sports is being able to make friends not only from her school, but from other schools as well. Kiersten is involved in volleyball, track, National Honors Society, Interact, and FFA. Outside of school and sports, she participates in VOICE, 4-H, and junior leaders. Kiersten has been involved in many different activities, such as sports, clubs, and other organizations. However, the one thing that has had the most significant impact on her has been the agricultural industry. She has been showing livestock since she could walk and grew up on a cattle farm. Agriculture has designed her as a person. Showing livestock has taught her to be responsible and manage her time well. The rule in her house is that animals eat before they do. Kiersten wishes everyone had the opportunity to grow up in agriculture because she genuinely believes agriculture has made her the person she is today. Although undecided on which college she would like to attend, Kiersten would like to study agribusiness.

Katie McCashland – Liberty, IN

Katie McCashland was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and field. The things she loves most about high school sports are the relationships she has been able to build with her teammates. They are friendships she will cherish forever. Katie is involved in volleyball, basketball, and is a member of the track & field team. She is also involved in Student Council, National Honor Society, FFA, Unified Sports, Patriot Singers, UC World Travelers, and FCA. She is also getting ready to start her 10th year of 4-H where she shows dairy goats, swine, and participates in the photography, arts & crafts, and sewing construction projects. Katie has been involved in a variety of community activities throughout her high school career. Some of the most memorable activities being youth sports camps, Family Fun Nights and the School Carnival at her local elementary school, helping the local Pack 40 Boy Scout clean up the local state park, distributing food boxes to the residents of Union County through Gleaners’ Mobile Food Bank, and most recently being able to help stock and set up a sensory room at Liberty Elementary School. To Katie, agriculture means family. She is the 5th generation to live on her family farm and believes it is really something special being part of a multi-generational farming family. It connects her to the land, ancestors, and the cycle of life. Katie is currently undecided on a college, but she would like to be a physical therapist. She also plans to study kinesiology before going to PT school.

Savanah Lipinski- Kokomo, IN

Savanah Lipinski was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. What she loves most about high school sports is making memories with her team. She has truly enjoyed the relationships she has made with past and present teammates. Savanah has been a part of the varsity basketball team for 4 years. She is involved in National Honors Society, Spanish Honors Society, student council, 4-H, and the science fair. She is also attending the highly competitive Kokomo CEO program. Savanah has completed over 150 volunteer hours in her community as well as completed a FAA commercial UAS/drone course. She is currently finishing her private pilot’s license and is expected to complete her license in 2024 as a Ray Aviation Scholar (EAA). Living in a farm community and growing up on a small hobby farm/pumpkin patch and agritourism location, Savanah has a great opportunity to have a small taste of farm life. This has given her a great appreciation for farming and a small sense of what it takes to be in agriculture. After high school, she plans to attend Purdue University or Indiana State University and major in Aviation. She hopes to build a career in aviation, as a professional pilot in Indiana.

Juliana Radke – Charlestown, IN

Juliana Radke was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the field. What she loves most about high school sports is their competitiveness. Even her teammates who don’t want to play in college or are only there for their friends still come out every day with passion and gusto and simply try their best. Juliana is involved in soccer, the National Honors Society, and Student Ambassadors, and is a freshman retreat leader. She also participates as a Friends of Charlestown State Park volunteer, CCSA Soccer Camp, PHS Soccer Camp, and NHS tutoring/activities. To Juliana, agriculture means hard work and reaping the benefits of that hard work. It means building with the land, not on the land. She plans to major in business management and minor in entrepreneurship in hopes of starting her own business as a plant supplier to local businesses. She says she owes all her success to God and tries to give him glory through all her actions.

Ali Evans – Terre Haute, IN

Ali Evans was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. What she loves most about high school sports is being a part of a team, and accepting challenges or roles that will benefit her team. She enjoys finding ways to grow as a player and as a person through the lessons she has learned on the many teams she has played on. She loves the hometown pride and community support that a team gets when they represent a small rural school. Ali competes in volleyball for her high school team and she is involved in FFA competing on her livestock and soil judging teams. She is also active in her BPA (Business Professionals of America) club as well. Ali is a member of the Junior Department Club (JDC) which is a community service-based club for high school girls. She is also active in 4-H in beef cattle and swine as well as Jr. Leaders clubs. Agriculture is the center of Ali’s life. She lives on a corn and soybean farm in west central Indiana. Ali has spent her life growing up and enjoying the involvement in her family’s farm where she gets to work alongside most of her family. She has developed a respect for agriculture that many people don’t understand. Ali plans to attend Purdue University and major in agri-business then come back home to her family’s farm. After college, she would love to own and operate her own cattle herd.

Shelby Luper – Colfax, IN

Shelby Luper was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat and course. What she loves most about high school sports is creating bonds at tournaments. All of her friends have been young ladies that she has competed against. When they see each other at tournaments, they all make an effort to support, chat, and encourage one another. Shelby competes in wrestling, golf, and softball as well as participates in FFA, FCA, Coach Kids, Key Club, Friends for Life, and Friends of Rachel Club. Through Key Club, she has served in her community more than she did in the past. She has been able to donate clothes to families in need, along with cleaning up her local park. Agriculture to Shelby is a living breathing community of dedicated people. All people in agriculture have similar goals, foundations, and values. It is a place where she can make connections and ask questions; she always has a place there. After high school, Shelby plans to attend Manchester University to continue her wrestling career along with her studies. She plans to study psychology and religious culture to become a mental health therapist.

Braden Moore – Richmond, IN

Braden Moore was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the court and course. One of the things that he likes most about high school sports is the constant competitive atmosphere. The thrill of victory pushes him to succeed. Knowing that his teammates are just as willing to support each other as much as he does proves to cultivate a culture of success. Time and time again, his love for high school sports continues to grow. Braden competes in golf, tennis, and basketball. He participates in the National Honors Society, Business Professionals of America, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. When Braden is not in school or playing sports he spends time volunteering with his community. Some projects he has helped with include the Free Laundry Project where he assisted local community members who do their laundry for free for two hours on two Thursdays a month, the food pantry where he has helped pass out canned goods to the community and participated in food drives, and a local service project where his tennis team volunteers every year to complete yard cleanup for various shut-ins in his community. Agriculture has shown Braden the multitude of pathways to be successful in life. From a young age, his grandfather had shown him how hard work and a relentless effort to achieve his goals can pay off. Looking up to the farmers of his family, he immediately began to recognize how there was so much more to the agriculture business than just planting and harvesting seeds. From farming fields to selling steel, his grandfather has inspired him to take one step closer to reaching his goal of becoming a successful businessman. In the fall of 2025, Braden will be playing for the golf team and attending classes at Purdue Fort Wayne where he will major in business. After graduating high school with over 40 hours of college credits, he hopes to graduate early and begin taking classes for his MBA. With this background, his hopes are to begin his own business as well as acquire his real-estate license so that he can follow in his grandfather’s entrepreneurial footsteps.

Lacy Schilmiller – Floyd’s Knobs, IN

Lacy Schilmiller was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the range. What she loves most about high school sports is how they bring excitement and challenging possibilities to life for all who participate. Lacy believes all school sports provide a mental break from schoolwork and she can put forth the best of her abilities. Lacy participates a lot in NJROTC (Navy Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps) and she is in the running for future Commander of her school’s NJROTC. She volunteers at her school in various ways such as doing the presentation of colors (national anthem) at the football and basketball games, teachers assistant, participating on the Precision Rifle Team, helping with annual fundraisers such as the pancake breakfast, color run, and more. Lacy is deeply involved with her local 4-H, where she is the media producer, and has written and received two 4-H grants for her club. She enjoys helping the fair board to set up parking and animal barns, running the “My Little Farm,” guiding younger kids with animals, and being the go-to help for a lot of people. She also shows meat pen chickens, pigs, and goats and helps the mini-4H’ers with their animals. Lacy is also very involved with her local church. She regularly attends the youth choir, serves at mass, helps with the High-School Hangout youth group, and attends camps and conventions. Lacy feels as though she has made an impact on her community by selling Kennebec potato bags and donating the money she made to a different organization each year. Agriculture means a lot to Lacy. It has taught her over the years that everything starts small like a seed, and as it grows or changes, adaptations and resources flourish. If she had to say one word that describes the agriculture grown in her, it is initiative. She has learned that in agriculture she needs to make her own decisions and be resourceful. In the future, Lacy has some possible college choices, but she does know that she would like to go into the Air Force ROTC or the Army ROTC to continue her passion for rifle and then become an officer in the medical field. Her overall goal is to work for the VA hospital so she can give back to those who gave their all and hear their stories of the good times with their friends and family.

Kenzlei Mathews – Lebanon, IN

Kenzlei Mathews was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the mat and field. While it’s difficult for her to pick one thing she loves most about high school sports, Kenzlei expressed that pride is what she loves most. There is true pride in the eyes of her parents, her community, young athletes, and even the bus driver. Representing her school and community with her friends is an honor and an emotional, rewarding feeling. Looking up and seeing the stands filled with people from her school and community is something that she cannot describe. Being able to set the stage for young athletes to dream of playing, in the same uniforms, striving for the same dreams or more, is a feeling of a whirlwind of emotions. Kenzlei competes in Western Boone High School wrestling, softball, and soccer on the varsity teams, and plays travel softball with the Indiana Shockwaves. She also participates in FFA, 4-H, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and the National Junior Honor Society. In her spare time, she volunteers as a mentor to local softball teams as well as other activities. Kenzlei currently works for a local horse farm, teaches, softball lessons, and, is a junior umpire for young athletes to help her parents pay for her fees and equipment. Agriculture to Kenzlei means a way of life. She said this because her father has grown up working for farmers and taught each of his kids to earn their first dollars by volunteering for local farmers. She did not know at the time just how much it was teaching her. Learning to work from sun up until sundown, walking fields, carrying heavy rocks to the cart, and just learning to work as a team to cover more ground. She applies each of the qualities taught to her through farming to everyday life. Kenzlei dreams of playing softball in college, and although undecided, she hopes to earn a medical degree possibly in sports medicine. She wants to be able to help give back to her parents, supporters, and sponsors for always helping her find a way to make her dreams happen. 

Brock Conrad – Corydon, IN

Brock Conrad was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field and court. What he loves most about high school sports is the competition that comes along with the sports as well as the support. He wants the player next to him to succeed, but he also wants to beat them. Brock competes in basketball and track and field. He participates in the National Honors Society and Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He is also involved in the Harrison County Community Service food pantry where he distributes food to community members in need. Agriculture to Brock is more than harvesting crops or raising cattle. It is the building blocks of becoming who he is. The early mornings and late nights going to work teach discipline and work ethic. It took his father around 20 years to build what he has now. This has taught him that it takes years to accomplish dreams, and every day until then is a grind for that goal. Brock will be continuing his education at the University of Kentucky to study marketing while competing in track and field. 

Isabelle Abner – Palmyra, IN

Isabelle Abner was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court and course. What she loves most about high school sports is that she gets to work continuously and improve skills she will use throughout her life. She has also enjoyed being a team leader and encouraging her teammates to push through and do their best. Isabelle competes in varsity tennis and golf. She is involved in, FFA, Business Professionals of America, Honor Society, student government, Science Olympiad, academic team, Renaissance Club, Leo Club, and the prom committee. Outside of school and sports, she participates in 4-H and is a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Agriculture to Isabelle combines the activities she enjoys while being the foundation of her future career. Its many facets offer a deep-rooted connection to her community. Isabelle’s goal is to graduate with a well-rounded education that equips her for a multifaceted management and leadership position in agribusiness. She envisions a career where she can contribute to sustainable agricultural practices, enhance food production processes, and lead teams that prioritize innovation and efficiency. 

Emery Deaton – Flora, IN

Emery Deaton was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. What he loves most about high school sports are the lessons that are taught and learned through the life of a student-athlete. Throughout his high school career, he has learned a great deal about perseverance, strong work ethic, leadership, and consistency. Emery competes in football and track and field. He is involved in the Leadership Council, FFA, and Cougars for Christ. Outside of school and sports, he participates in 4-H. Growing up on a grain and livestock farm has taught him priceless lessons about hard work, patience, and faith. Everywhere he looks on a farm, whether caring for a sick animal or investing in a seed to germinate to grow and be ready to harvest in a few short months, there are life lessons all around him. Agriculture allows him to appreciate the land and have a great deal of satisfaction in his work. Once farming is in his blood, it’s impossible to get it out. After graduating high school, Emery plans on playing football in college and eventually taking over the family farm. 

Sierry Hawley – Plymouth, IN

Sierra Hawley was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. Along with the good and bad experiences that sports have put her through, she would say the thing she loves most about high school sports is the way these experiences have shaped her and will continue to impact her for the rest of her life. Sports at her high school is something that brings the community together as a whole, and it’s an amazing feeling to see a full crowd support her. She loves the feeling of stepping on the field or court, knowing that all her hard work is about to be tested. No one likes to lose, but she’s come to realize that she learns the most from losing, and she can’t grow until she fails. Beyond the competition aspect, high school sports have allowed her to surround herself with teammates and coaches who have pushed and supported her through everything. The countless hours of dedication she’s given to three different sports over the last few years have taught her discipline, leadership, resilience, and teamwork. At school, Sierra is involved in varsity volleyball, basketball, and tennis. Outside of sports, she is involved in the National Honor Society (NHS), Spanish club, art club, Student Council, prom committee, and FFA. Outside school, she is involved in Kosciusko Youth Leadership Academy (KYLA), Leadership Marshall County Emerge (LMC), 4-H, and Jr. Leaders. Sierra’s KYLA group puts boxes in local schools, churches, and banks to collect donated clothing, hygiene items, and craft supplies, which they then set up a little “shop” at Cardinal Services in Warsaw. Cardinal provides services for children and adults with disabilities. With the remaining donations, they bring them to local homeless shelters. Her involvement with Jr. Leaders through 4-H has allowed her to participate in various community service projects such as volunteering at the humane society, local food pantries, and Cultivate Food Rescue. In FFA, she completes many community service projects as well. Every year she makes tie blankets to give to Riley’s Children’s Hospital, participates in roadside cleanup, and attends the Farmers Breakfast, where they make pancakes and sausage for their local farmers to come in and eat for free. Most people think agriculture is just farming, but it means more to Sierra. To her, it means hard work, responsibility, and a way of life that feeds and sustains her community. Being involved in 4-H and FFA for eight years has given her hands-on experience that has deepened her respect for the farmers and agricultural leaders of the world. Whether she’s raising livestock or working on a 4-H project, she’s come to understand the dedication it takes to succeed in agriculture. It has taught her leadership, problem-solving, and the importance of innovation in this advancing industry. In a way, agriculture brings communities together and she is proud to say she’s a part of something that plays such a vital role in everyday life. Sierra’s plans aren’t fully set in stone, but she knows she wants to do something in the medical field so she can help people. As of right now, she wants to pursue a career in radiology and potentially attend the University of IU Bloomington.

Molly Scherzer – Lamar, IN

Molly Scherzer was nominated as a Beck’s Player with Heart for her commitment and passion on and off the court. She loves many things about playing high school sports, such as her teammates and her memories with them. Volleyball provides a fun and competitive environment that allows her to play the sport she loves while developing her work ethic, physical growth, social interaction, and other life lessons. She also loves the bond her team has. They always have each other’s backs and cheer each other on, and their friendship will carry on for the rest of their lives. Molly competes in volleyball and she is involved in Beta, Pep Club, FCA, and Educators Rising. Outside of school and sports, she has been a member of 4-H for 10 years, a camp counselor, the club president, a religion teacher, a volunteer at church picnics, a coach for 5th and 6th-grade volleyball, and a volunteer at volleyball camps for kids. Agriculture means a lot to Molly because she has grown up on a farm her entire life and both sides of her extended family are farmers. This experience taught her responsibility, a strong work ethic, problem-solving skills, and an appreciation for the environment. She is thankful for the opportunity to raise her own sheep herd and show goats and swine. After graduating high school, Molly plans to attend the University of Southern Indiana and earn a degree in elementary education.