Women's Hall of Fame
Leslie Judy 1983-86
Leslie Judy emerged as the Red Devils first standout female runner. Judy was all-SRC for four consecutive years. She won the Southwest Rivers Conference title in 1983 during her freshmen season. Later that year, she ran a personal best 19:12 at the regional meet at Middletown which qualified her for the state meet. Leslie would qualify one more time for the state meet in XC. In track, Judy held the 3200 meter record until Melanie Grim surpassed her in 2004. Leslie is the daughter of long-time teacher and athletic trainer Jim Judy. Leslie has married and moved out of the area.
Nicole Rambeau 2000-2003
Nicole was an exceptional runner and swimmer for the Red Devils. She was a 3-time all-CBC performer. Rambeau showed steady improvement during her career reaching the apex in the 2003 season. After another top 10 finish at the 2003 CBC meet, Rambeau ran a personal best 19:59 at the Springfield District Meet. The time ranks fourth on the all-time women's list. A week later she finished 11th at the regional meet qualifying her for state. Her 20:29 placed her 52nd at the state meet. Nicole, along with her sister Sarah, were excellent swimmers. Their father, Tim, is the head swim coach at Tippecanoe High School.
Sarah Rambeau 2000-03
The other half of the Rambeau twins was just as formidable. Sarah was a 3-time all-CBC runner for Tipp. She was also a 4 time regional meet qualifier. Her 20:07 at the 2003 Springfield District remains her best time and ranks 5th all-time. Sarah was also instrumental in helping the Lady Devils win the 2002 District title. This remains the only District Championship in the history of the girls' program. Dehydration foiled Sarah's chances to qualify for the 2003 state meet. However, she remains one of the top female runners in Red Devil history.
Melanie Grim 2000-03
Melanie Grim rewrote the record books for distance running at Tippecanoe. She began her assent to elite status in junior high winning the 1999 SRC meet as an 8th grader. In high school, she was a four time all-conference runner and regional qualifier. Her junior season was a major breakthrough as Melanie qualfied for state finishing 17th running a 19:34. The following season she caught fire in the post season finishing 7th at the state meet earning all-ohio honors with a 19:16 (3rd all-time). In track, she owns the school record in the 3200 with an 11:23. She set the mark at the state meet as a senior finishing 5th.
Leah Schiller 2006-09
Leah Schiller running career started off with an impressive freshmen season. She finished 3rd in the CBC overall. She earned all-CBC honors as a sophomore as well. Schiller suffered a knee injury before her junior season. Going into her senior season the status of her running level was uncertain. Schiller responded with a strong season for the Red Devils. She recorded a 20:34, good for 6th place on the all-time 5k list. Her top 10 finish at the 2009 district meet will remain one of the best races of her career. In track, Schiller has been a solid 800 and 1600 runner. She was also an outstanding basketball player.
