East Central's Mayer Named Hasbrook Family Leadership Award Recipient

The scholarship is administered through the IHSAA.

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INDIANAPOLIS - The IHSAA, the IHSAA Foundation and Forte Sports Medicine and Orthopedics have announced the selection of 21 senior student-athletes for 10 scholarships to be presented this spring. 

Among the scholarship recipients is East Central High School senior Maria Mayer. 

She is a recipient of the Amy Hasbrook Family Leadership Award. In honor of the 50th anniversary celebration of Title IX in 2022, the IHSAA began awarding the scholarship. Amy Hasbrook was a student-athlete at Cathedral High School in Indianapolis and later DePauw University who participated in girls' basketball and was a product of the opportunities that Title IX created. 

Hasbrook was tragically killed in a house fire in 2002. The memorial scholarship, in her name, provides two post-secondary scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each year. Two female, multi-sport student-athletes who best exemplify and embody sportsmanship, leadership, integrity, dedication to the team, and community service will be selected from the IHSAA’s member schools.

Maria Mayer's leadership, sportsmanship, and commitment to serving others truly embody the spirit of the Amy Hasbrook Family Leadership Award. A two-sport student-athlete at East Central High School, Maria competed in Basketball and Soccer for the Trojans. She has earned All-District and All-Conference recognition on the soccer field and holds the school records for most goals and most points in a season. Beyond the accolades, being selected as a team captain stands as the honor she values most, reflecting the trust and respect she earned from her teammates.

Equally impressive is Maria’s dedication to leadership and service. She is an active member of the Acts of Kindness Club, whose mission is to spread positivity, improve student morale, and create a more supportive school environment. She’s also a member of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, where she participates in service projects such as preparing meals and sewing blankets for families in need. In addition, she has shown her commitment to helping others by volunteering at Matthew 25 Ministries, supporting local fairs, mentoring younger students, and assisting elderly neighbors with yard work. These experiences reflect Maria’s deep belief in giving back and strengthening the community around her.

Maria plans to major in chemistry while continuing her soccer career at Ashland University, with aspirations of pursuing a career in healthcare through physical therapy or pharmacy. She hopes to one day return to athletics as a coach, mentoring young athletes the way her own mentors shaped her.