Basketball FortWayne
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Basketball FortWayne was a monthly publication, with a print run of 5,000, that existed from 2006-2008. The publication was specific to covering basketball on the high school, college and professional levels in Fort Wayne, Indiana
. The publication was the first under the banner of Franchise Publications, which went on to do other work in the city and also later in Virginia
.
The debut issue of Basketball FortWayne hit stands in the city on October 27, 2006 with area basketball star Eshaunte Jones
on the cover. North Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
all-time leading scorer Jones and Canterbury School (Fort Wayne, Indiana) all-time great Megan King graced the back cover as the 2006-2007 Basketball FortWayne Preseason Players of the Year. The inside featured top 25 lists for area boys and girls each as voted on by the staff of the publication and area coaches. Jones was followed on the list by South Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
players Juston Hairston and Fred Ford, Concordia Lutheran High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana) forward Kyle Pressley and Bishop Dwenger High School
's Kevin Fogler. Following King were Bishop Luers High School
players Markee Martin, Amanda Pedro, South Side's Sha'la Jackson and Concordia's Allisa Goeglein.
Due to economic situations, the publication continued to exist on the web through its run into 2008. The website, a major draw for high school students, feature fresh game content, area statistics and feature stories from the initial launch in October 2006 through March 2008 including highlight's of Jones' exploits as an Indiana All-Star and Huntington North's Amber Clark making a controversial decision to skip her senior year in 2007–2008 weeks after committing to play Division 1 basketball due to disputes with her coach.
Jones, alongside Luers freshman Deshaun Thomas
were named the 2007 Basketball FortWayne Co-Players of the year for the boys, King was the Player of the Year for the girls. Thomas was also the 2008 Player of the Year alongside Goeglein. The 2007-2008 year also featured stories on top area players Martin and Elmhurst High School
's Tyler Thompson, who both had to sit out huge portions of their senior seasons due to ACL injuries.
player Ryan Hetrick and a strength instruction column from longtime coach Dave McKinnis.
, University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
, Borders, Barnes & Noble and three Blockbuster Video locations in the city. Part of the appeal of the publication came as it was created in the same form as now-defunct area sports weekly, Overtime, which was owned by BBFW contributor Aaron Suozzi and featured work by BBFW editors Eugene Harding and Dan Vance.
Outside of the top 25 lists, the issue was headlined by feature stories on Eshaunte Jones and Megan King. Previews of Saint Francis, IPFW and the Summit Athletic Conference were also available. A college notation feature updated readers on former area high school and college players, featuring former IPFW standout David Simon
. The publication was also just the second anywhere in the nation to feature then-freshman Deshaun Thomas
, who went on to be one of the top-ranked high school players in the class of 2010 before going to play at Ohio State University
. It was the first interview with Thomas since he began high school after choosing to play at Bishop Luers over North Side High School, where his middle school (Northwood) was a feeder school to.
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fort Wayne is a city in the US state of Indiana and the county seat of Allen County. The population was 253,691 at the 2010 Census making it the 74th largest city in the United States and the second largest in Indiana...
. The publication was the first under the banner of Franchise Publications, which went on to do other work in the city and also later in Virginia
Virginia
The Commonwealth of Virginia , is a U.S. state on the Atlantic Coast of the Southern United States. Virginia is nicknamed the "Old Dominion" and sometimes the "Mother of Presidents" after the eight U.S. presidents born there...
.
The debut issue of Basketball FortWayne hit stands in the city on October 27, 2006 with area basketball star Eshaunte Jones
Eshaunte Jones
Eshaunte "Bear" Jones , is a college basketball player, who decommitted from the Oregon State Beavers. In June 2007, he announced his intention to pass on an oral commitment to Indiana University...
on the cover. North Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
North Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
North Side High School is a secondary school in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, serving the north central neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States.- History :...
all-time leading scorer Jones and Canterbury School (Fort Wayne, Indiana) all-time great Megan King graced the back cover as the 2006-2007 Basketball FortWayne Preseason Players of the Year. The inside featured top 25 lists for area boys and girls each as voted on by the staff of the publication and area coaches. Jones was followed on the list by South Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
South Side High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana)
South Side High School is a Fort Wayne Community Schools high school situated in south-central Fort Wayne, Allen County, Indiana.-History:On September 11, 1922, South Side High School opened its doors to students for the first time...
players Juston Hairston and Fred Ford, Concordia Lutheran High School (Fort Wayne, Indiana) forward Kyle Pressley and Bishop Dwenger High School
Bishop Dwenger High School
Bishop Dwenger High School is a coeducational Roman Catholic high school in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The school was founded in 1963. Bishop Dwenger's main rivals are Bishop Luers High School and Snider High School...
's Kevin Fogler. Following King were Bishop Luers High School
Bishop Luers High School
Bishop Luers High School is a Catholic high school located on the south side of Fort Wayne, Indiana. Bishop Luers is owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend. The school was founded in 1958 by the Franciscan Fathers of the Saint John the Baptist Province in...
players Markee Martin, Amanda Pedro, South Side's Sha'la Jackson and Concordia's Allisa Goeglein.
Due to economic situations, the publication continued to exist on the web through its run into 2008. The website, a major draw for high school students, feature fresh game content, area statistics and feature stories from the initial launch in October 2006 through March 2008 including highlight's of Jones' exploits as an Indiana All-Star and Huntington North's Amber Clark making a controversial decision to skip her senior year in 2007–2008 weeks after committing to play Division 1 basketball due to disputes with her coach.
Jones, alongside Luers freshman Deshaun Thomas
Deshaun Thomas
Deshaun Thomas graduated high school as a highly-regarded five-star player who verbally committed to play basketball in college for the Ohio State University Buckeyes when he was still a high school freshman. Thomas was also recruited by in-state powers Indiana University and Purdue University...
were named the 2007 Basketball FortWayne Co-Players of the year for the boys, King was the Player of the Year for the girls. Thomas was also the 2008 Player of the Year alongside Goeglein. The 2007-2008 year also featured stories on top area players Martin and Elmhurst High School
Elmhurst High School
Elmhurst High School was a public high school with a comprehensive intake and over 1,000 students. Elmhurst High School was part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, serving those living in the Waynedale area of Fort Wayne...
's Tyler Thompson, who both had to sit out huge portions of their senior seasons due to ACL injuries.
Basic Stats
- Publishing house: Kendallville Publishing Company
- Publishing software: Adobe InDesignAdobe InDesignAdobe InDesign is a software application produced by Adobe Systems. It can be used to create works such as posters, flyers, brochures, magazines, newspapers and books. In conjunction with Adobe Digital Publishing Suite InDesign can publish content suitable for tablet devices...
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computers.
Staff
- Editor: Dan Vance
- Managing Editor: Chelsea Snyder
- Photography Director: Eugene Harding
- Design Director: Alex DeVinney-Stoner
- Advertising: Timothy Rodgers Jr.
- Contributors: Justin Kenny, Aaron Suozzi, Marsha Flora, Dave McKinnis, Ryan Hetrick, Ashley Finucan
Features
Outside of traditional game stories, features and columns, Basketball FortWayne was known for interactive and personalized columns as well. This was launched with the debut issue with an instructional shooting column from former R. Nelson Snider High SchoolR. Nelson Snider High School
R. Nelson Snider High School is a secondary school in the Fort Wayne Community Schools system, serving the north central and northeast neighborhoods of Fort Wayne, Indiana.- History :...
player Ryan Hetrick and a strength instruction column from longtime coach Dave McKinnis.
Debut Issue
The first issue was popularly received in the city, available at all 14 high schools in the city limits, Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne, Indiana Institute of TechnologyIndiana Institute of Technology
The Indiana Institute of Technology is a small, private college located in Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States. The university specializes in career-oriented degree programs in business, engineering, computer science, education, criminal justice and more...
, University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
University of Saint Francis (Indiana)
The University of Saint Francis is a liberal arts university located in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Affiliated with the Roman Catholic Church, the university promotes Catholic and Franciscan values...
, Borders, Barnes & Noble and three Blockbuster Video locations in the city. Part of the appeal of the publication came as it was created in the same form as now-defunct area sports weekly, Overtime, which was owned by BBFW contributor Aaron Suozzi and featured work by BBFW editors Eugene Harding and Dan Vance.
Outside of the top 25 lists, the issue was headlined by feature stories on Eshaunte Jones and Megan King. Previews of Saint Francis, IPFW and the Summit Athletic Conference were also available. A college notation feature updated readers on former area high school and college players, featuring former IPFW standout David Simon
David Simon
David Simon is an American author, journalist, and a writer/producer of television series. He worked for the Baltimore Sun City Desk for twelve years. He wrote Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets and co-wrote The Corner: A Year in the Life of an Inner-City Neighborhood with Ed Burns...
. The publication was also just the second anywhere in the nation to feature then-freshman Deshaun Thomas
Deshaun Thomas
Deshaun Thomas graduated high school as a highly-regarded five-star player who verbally committed to play basketball in college for the Ohio State University Buckeyes when he was still a high school freshman. Thomas was also recruited by in-state powers Indiana University and Purdue University...
, who went on to be one of the top-ranked high school players in the class of 2010 before going to play at Ohio State University
Ohio State University
The Ohio State University, commonly referred to as Ohio State, is a public research university located in Columbus, Ohio. It was originally founded in 1870 as a land-grant university and is currently the third largest university campus in the United States...
. It was the first interview with Thomas since he began high school after choosing to play at Bishop Luers over North Side High School, where his middle school (Northwood) was a feeder school to.