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The Penalty Box: Free Fishing This Weekend

My parents were not rich people.

When they passed away, they left the six remaining Grossman siblings with very little in material things but a treasure chest full of the stuff that really matters.

That said, each of us kids ‘inherited’ something earthly from each one of them.
Grace Mourns Passing Of Longtime AD, Coach Ivan Schuler

Grace College’s athletic department is saddened to announce the passing of Ivan Schuler this week.
Grace 4x800 Relay Team Repeats As NAIA All-Americans

For the second time this year, Grace’s women’s 4x800-meter relay team became NAIA All-Americans.
The Penalty Box: It Was Not For Nothing

I grew up in a patriotic America and I am unashamedly patriotic.
Manchester Spartans Qualify For NCAA Nationals

The NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Track and Field Committee announced on Friday the participants in the 2023 NCAA Division III Men's and Women's Outdoor Track and Field Championships.
Grace Women Claim 2023 NCCAA National Championship

For the first time in team history, the women of Grace’s track and field team are now national champions.
Tippecanoe Valley’s Mellott Signs With Franklin College

Tippecanoe Valley senior Kaydence Mellott was surrounded by family as she signed her letter of intent to play basketball at Franklin College next season.
Trio Of Lancers Earn Conference Honors

Grace College’s softball team had three players earn recognition on the All-Crossroads League team following the 2023 season.

Jeri Ellis headlined the honorees for the Lancers. Ellis was voted second team team All-Crossroads League, and was also chosen as a Gold Glove recipient.
The Penalty Box: Betting Is Taking A Bite Out Of Us

I am not at all a person who says “I told you so” much.
Grace Holds Ribbon Cutting For New Disc Golf Course Signs, Tee Pads

A ribbon cutting was held at the Grace College disc golf course Tuesday afternoon to commemorate brand new signs and tee pads for the nine-hole course.
Lake City Skiers To Host June Tournament

The Lake City Skiers will be hosting the 2023 City of Lakes Show Ski Tournament June 16th – 18th at Hidden Lake in Warsaw, Indiana featuring 8 teams including 4 of the top 5 in the nation.
Historic Day Propels Grace To Split With Bethel

The final day of the 2023 regular season was one for the history books for Grace's baseball team. Two single season individual records were broken, one team record was broken and another one was tied. All of these accomplishments were a part of the Senior Day celebration on Saturday afternoon.
Lancers' Important Final Series Begins With A Win

A berth in the Crossroads League tournament comes down to the final series for Grace’s baseball team. The Lancers find themselves in the driver's seat with two games remaining. The four-game series against Bethel kicked off with each team taking a game on Thursday afternoon.
Lancer Softball Drops Home Finale

Grace College’s softball team dropped a pair of contests to St. Francis on Tuesday afternoon to close out the home portion of the 2023 season.
Etchison’s Complete Game Shutout Key To Split For Grace

Solid pitching from Evan Etchison helped Grace's baseball team earn a much needed split with Spring Arbor on Monday afternoon.
Lancer Softball Tops Maple Leafs 1-0 On Senior Day

Grace College’s softball team capped off its Senior Day doubleheader by topping Goshen 1-0 on Saturday afternoon.
Chip Shots: Even In Spring, It Comes Back to Football

The NBA playoffs are in full swing, joined this week by the NHL postseason, but my interests and thoughts end up falling back against the comfort of discussing football among most weeks’ column topics.
Grace Earns Doubleheader Split On Big Day For Team

Grace’s baseball team battled Saint Francis in the first of two doubleheaders on Thursday afternoon. The Lancers added another late-inning victory to the win column, scoring the go-ahead run in the eighth inning to win the opener 6-5. The back half of the twin bill went to the Cougars 11-1.
Lancers Run Away With Series Finale, Split Doubleheader

Grace’s baseball team plated 20 runs to bounce back and earn a series split with Goshen on Tuesday afternoon. The doubleheader was moved back a day because of inclement weather. The season series with the Maple Leafs ended with each team taking two games.
The Penalty Box: Character In Focus During Summits At Grace

I get a lot of opportunities to speak to people.
Grace To Hold Groundbreaking For New Baseball Stadium

Grace College’s athletic department is pleased to announce a groundbreaking for its new baseball facility.
Grace Earns Season Sweep Of Bethel With Late Heroics

After a late rally helped clinch a win over Spring Arbor on Friday night, Grace College’s softball team used a similar script in a pair of victories over Bethel on Saturday afternoon.
Chip Shots: To The Sports Fans, And To The Writers

The beautiful weather this week launched a flurry of spring sports action throughout the area, and this very pleasant side of nature uncustomary in mid-April has inspired more than my opinions on sports.
Hits Continue To Pile Up As Lancers Split With Foresters

Grace’s baseball team earned a much needed split with Huntington on Thursday afternoon. The Lancers entered the game in a tie for sixth place in the conference standings. By going 1-1 on the afternoon, they are sitting in a good position to find a spot in the conference tournament come May.
Lancers Falter In Doubleheader Against St. Francis

Grace College’s softball team came up empty in a midweek double header against Crossroads League foe St. Francis.
The Penalty Box: Giving It And Taking It

I, like many of you, love watching basketball.
Bats Come Alive As Lancers Sweep Knights In Doubleheader

Grace’s offense erupted for 21 runs in its doubleheader sweep of Marian University on Monday afternoon. The Lancers plated 17 runs to win the opener 17-6 and stout pitching nailed down a 4-3 win to take care of the Knights in the rubber match.
Former Big Leaguer Doug Flynn Joins Good Friday Breakfast

For the seventh consecutive year, Parkview Warsaw YMCA held its annual Good Friday Breakfast at Christ’s Covenant Church Friday morning. The event was headlined by its keynote speaker, former MLB player Doug Flynn.
Newkirk Breaks Career Doubles Record At Spring Arbor

Grace’s baseball team began its series against Spring Arbor on Thursday afternoon. The Cougars squeaked out a 3-2 victory before winning 21-5 to close out the twinbill.
Lancer Softball Kicks Off Home Stand With Win

Grace College’s softball team started a six-game home stand by splitting a Monday afternoon doubleheader against Huntington.
Lancers Split Doubleheader With Maple Leafs

For the ninth time this season, Grace’s baseball team earned a doubleheader split or better. This time on the road at Goshen, falling 11-5 and winning 9-7.
Chip Shots: Channeling The Pope Of Mope

Steven Morrissey, known to rock ‘n roll fans as – simply – Morrissey, is nicknamed the Pope of Mope. I feel like I’m channeling him this week in my preamble. If you are unaware of who he is, and you have not heard of his 1980’s game-changing band The Smiths, look him up, and listen to some of his tunes.
Grace Softball Downed By Late Rally

Playing in their second Crossroads League double-header in as many days, Grace College’s softball team did battle with the Taylor Trojans on Tuesday afternoon.
Lancers Take One In Series Finale Against Mount Vernon

Grace’s baseball team picked up a split against Mount Vernon on Monday afternoon, taking the finale of the series against the Cougars.
The Penalty Box: Baseball’s New Rules Will Take Time

Baseball is trying something new.
Grace’s Malone Earns NAIA All-American Honors

After a memorable season, Grace’s men’s basketball team picked up a handful of All-American honors.
Two Grace College Shooting Athletes Medal at National Contest

The Grace Shooting Sports Club (GSSC) at Grace College recently competed at the National Shooting Complex in San Antonio, Texas.
Manchester University To Add Women’s Wrestling As Varsity Sport

Manchester University will offer women's wrestling as a varsity intercollegiate sport starting in the 2024-25 academic year, making it the 50th NCAA Division III women’s team in the nation.
Lancers Take Two From Marian, Inch Closer To .500

Grace’s baseball team picked up two victories to start its series against Marian, winning 10-3 and 6-1 on Friday afternoon.
Whitko Twins Commit To Ancilla, Manchester

Twin siblings and Whitko seniors Blake and Brooke Schroeder were surrounded by coaches of past, present and future, friends and family Wednesday afternoon while signing to play their respective sports at the next level.
The Penalty Box: A Season Of Grace

The basketball season is over for Grace College.
Lady Lancers Close Out Season With Win In Third Place Game

Grace College’s women’s basketball team capped off a historic season with a 78-64 victory over Alice Lloyd in the third place game of the NCCAA National Tournament.
Grace Drops NCCAA Semifinal To Tough Ozark Team

Grace College’s women’s basketball team had its championship aspirations come to an end in the semifinals of the NCCAA National Tournament.
Chip Shots: I Told You So

Approximately two years ago I told you to be careful because if you ask me how I’m doing, I’ll tell you exactly how I’m doing. One of my older sisters told me it’s the definition of a bore, but I disagree.
Mellott’s Stellar Senior Season Earns Her Back-To-Back POTY Honors

Twice is nice.

After leading the Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings to 22 wins and the second regional title in school history, senior guard Kaydence Mellott is the Times-Unions girls basketball Player of the Year for the second season in a row.
Grace’s Memorable NAIA Run Ends In Quarterfinals

The memorable postseason run for Grace’s men’s basketball team came to a close on Wednesday.
Lady Lancers Shake Off Slow Start, Dominate NCCAA Opener

Defensive woes that spanned the first quarter led to a shaky start for the Grace Lady Lancers in their opening game of the NCCAA Tournament against the Houghton Highlanders Wednesday night. Looking to avoid being eliminated in the tournament’s first round as a higher seed for the second consecutive year, Grace was able to right the ship over the next three quarters to come away with a dominant 75-49 win.
Lancers March Into NAIA Quarterfinals With Big Win

Grace’s men’s basketball team kept its dancing shoes on, advancing in the NAIA National Tournament with an 86-67 victory over Freed-Hardeman on Tuesday.
Grace Softball Drops Pair To Bearcats In Shortened Series

Grace College’s softball team dropped a pair of games to Brescia on Saturday afternoon.