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The Bombers File

Formed: From 1911-1937 the Athletic teams at Rensselaer H.S. were known by an
“Indian” nickname/mascot (Fighting Iroquois, Warriors, Red & Black Warriors).
Beginning in the 1937-38 school year the nickname Bombers began to be used
for all sports teams. The school began using the name Rensselaer-Central during
the 1961-62 school year.
Overall Record: 1122-815 .579
Best Season: 24-1 (1946-47)
Career Scoring Leader: Todd Waggoner (1981) 1533 pts.
Number of 1,000 pt. scorers: 6
Single Game Scoring: 51 Ron Fenwick v. Hebron (Feb. 18, 1969)
Most Career Victories: William Bausman 128-77 (1934-43)
All-time Tournament Record: 133-105
Sectional (18) 1936 1938 1939 1941 1946 1947 1949 1951 1957 1958
1959 1961 1962 1963 1969 1991 1995 2005

Regional (1) 1991
Conference(s): Jasper County (1930-32), Midwest (1932-47), Hoosier (1947-49), Northern State (1954-58),
Northwest Hoosier (1968-98), Hoosier (1998-present)
Conference Titles: 8
MWC (3): 1937, 1946, 1947
Hoosier (0):
Northern State (1): 1957
Northwest Hoosier (4): 1969, 1988, 1989, 1992
IHSAA Classification: 2A
Gymnasium: Joe Burvan Gymnasium
Indiana All-Stars: 0

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