1998 IHSAA Class 4A State Championship: Pike 57, Marion 54

Pike outscored Marion 7 -0 in the final minute of the game and claimed its first state crown in boys basketball with a 57-54 victory.
The Red Devils, coached by Alan Darner, finished at 28-1 and defeated four ranked opponents on their way to the championship.
Marion, with coach Moe Smedley at the helm, completed a 24-3 season. It was the first loss for the Giants in seven state championship games.
In a game that featured 16 lead changes and no advantage larger than four points in the second half, Marion seemingly had the game under control. The Giants had the ball and a 54-50 lead with 1:15 remaining before Pike turned up the defensive pressure and won the game with two key steals, clutch free throw shooting, and a missed Marion layup.
Pike had three players score in double figures led by senior guard Isaac Kincaid with 18 points. Seniors Rodney Smith and Mike Campbell contributed 13 and 11 points, respectively. Marion was led by sophomore center Zach Randolph 's 18 points and eight
rebounds.
Marion's Brad McPherson was selected by the IHSAA Executive Committee as the recipient of the Arthur L. Trester Award for Mental Attitude in Class 4A Boys Basketball. Farm Bureau Insurance, the IHSAA corporate partner, presented a $1,000 scholarship to Marion High School in McPherson's name.