East Central Receives State Championship Rings

The 2022 state championship is the third in program history.

Photo courtesy East Central football head coach Jake Meiners. 

(St. Leon, Ind.) - East Central's state championship rings are in. 

Head coach Jake Meiners tweeted Thursday that players can pick up their rings in the athletic department office. The ring features the EC logo and three blue gems to represent the program's three state championships (1994, 2017, 2022). 

The Trojans captured their latest state title in dominate fashion, defeating New Prairie 37-7 in the 4A State Championship on November 25. 

East Central will open their title defense on the road at Lawrenceburg on August 18. 

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