2005 Lance Lynn- Baseball 

Lance might be the most famous of the seven athletes and he just happened to be the number one pitcher on that undefeated 2005 baseball team.  In high school, he made 3 trips to the state finals, was an all-state member as well as making the 2005 All-Star team.  He was drafted out of high school by Seattle, but decided to attend Ole Miss University instead.  Lynn was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round of the 2008 draft and made his major league debut on June 2, 2011. Lance spent several seasons with the Cardinals, establishing himself as a reliable starting pitcher and earning an All-Star selection in 2012. Over the course of his career, Lynn has also played for several other MLB teams, including the Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, and Chicago White Sox. Known for his durability and consistency, Lynn has been a reliable starting pitcher throughout his career, regularly logging high innings totals and strikeouts. Lynn has garnered accolades for his performances, including being named an All-Star multiple times and receiving votes for the Cy Young Award. Lance Lynn is known for his fastball-heavy pitching style and competitive demeanor on the mound. He has been a key contributor to several MLB teams throughout his career, and his success has made him one of the top starting pitchers in the league.

2007 Drew Storen- Baseball

Another member of that 2005 undefeated baseball team was its number 2 pitcher behind Lynn, Drew Storen.  Storen, too, was an All-State and All-Star while in high school.   Like Lynn, Drew was drafted out of high school, but this time by the New York Yankees and he too decided to attend college.  Storen attended Stanford University in California where he played two years, making it to the College World Series as a freshman.  He was a draft eligible sophomore and was drafted by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the 2009 draft.

He made his MLB debut with the Washington Nationals on May 17, 2010. Storen spent several seasons with the Nationals, serving as a relief pitcher and later as their closer. He had a successful tenure with the Nationals, earning an All-Star selection in 2011. Storen also had stints with other MLB teams, including the Toronto Blue Jays, Seattle Mariners, and Cincinnati Reds. Throughout his MLB career, Storen was known for his fastball-slider combination and his ability to pitch effectively in high-leverage situations. While Drew Storen's professional baseball career was marked by various highs and lows, he made significant contributions as a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. His success with the Washington Nationals, in particular, solidified his place in the team's history and endeared him to fans of the franchise.

2008 Julian Mavunga- Basketball

Also on that 2008 state champion basketball team was Julian Mavunga.  Julian was the player that tipped the ball to Hayward for the game winning shot.  Mavunga hasn’t reached the heights of Hayward in basketball, but he is a professional nonetheless.  Julian Mavunga played college basketball at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where he was a standout player for the RedHawks. During his college career, Mavunga earned several accolades and distinctions for his performance on the court.

After graduating from college, Julian Mavunga pursued a professional basketball career, playing for various teams in international leagues. Mavunga has played in countries such as Greece, Italy, Germany, Belgium, and Japan, among others. He has competed in leagues such as the Greek Basket League, Italian Serie A, German Basketball Bundesliga, and Belgian Pro Basketball League. Mavunga has showcased his versatility as a forward and his ability to contribute in multiple facets of the game, including scoring, rebounding, and playmaking.

While Julian Mavunga may not have achieved widespread recognition compared to players in the NBA or other prominent basketball leagues, he has had a successful career playing professionally overseas. His journey highlights the opportunities available for basketball players to compete and excel at various levels around the world.

2009 Tucker Barnhart- Baseball

The last player on the list is another baseball player, Tucker Barnhart. Tuck’s path to the big leagues was a little different than his two other fellow baseball players on this list.  Tucker was drafted out of high school by the Cincinnati Reds and he signed.  However, before being drafted he did here the distinction of being named Indiana’s Mr. Baseball his senior year.

Tucker Barnhart was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 10th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He worked his way up through the Reds' minor league system, playing for various minor league affiliates. Barnhart made his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds on April 3, 2014. He has primarily served as a catcher for the Reds, known for his defensive skills, game-calling ability, and leadership behind the plate. Throughout his MLB career, Barnhart has garnered recognition for his defensive prowess, winning the Rawlings Gold Glove Award for National League catchers twice,  in 2017 and 2020. Those Gold Glove awards paired well with his 2011 minor league Gold Glove award for best catcher in all of the minor leagues.  Offensively, Barnhart has also shown consistency, contributing with his bat as well as his glove.

Tucker Barnhart has established himself as a key player for the Cincinnati Reds, earning respect for his work ethic, defensive excellence, and contributions to the team both on and off the field.  He is entering his 10th year of major league service playing with his 4th team (Reds, Tigers, Cubs, Diamondbacks).