LOCAL SPORTS

Warsaw Takes Down No. 5 Carroll On Penalty Kicks

For the second straight season, the Warsaw boys soccer team’s regional semifinal match would not be determined in regular or extra time, instead needing penalty kicks to decide a winner. This time, the Tigers were able to come out on top, defeating No. 5 Carroll on the road 0-0 (5-4) …

Grace Spikers Complete Season Sweep Of Taylor

Grace’s volleyball team fought off a feisty Taylor squad to win 3-1 on Wednesday. The No. 14 Lancers (17-5, 10-2 Crossroads League) lost the opening set but claimed the next three to grab the road win.

Can Connor Cover? Once Again, The Bears Give Me Hope

One thing about me when it comes to the sports I enjoy is that above all else, I am a man of hope.

Warsaw Falls To Penn 3-0 In Regional Semis

For the second time in these playoffs, the Warsaw girls soccer team had a chance to avenge a regular-season loss with a playoff victory. Unlike last week’s sectional semifinal however, the Lady Tigers were unable to even up the season series against Penn Wednesday night at the Tiger Soccer Complex, …

Local High School Football Previews For Week 9

Warsaw (5-3, 4-2 NLC) at Northridge (3-5, 3-3 NLC), Tippecanoe Valley (6-2, 2-2 INSC) at Bremen (4-4, 2-2), Mishawaka (6-2, 4-2 NLC) at Wawasee (1-7, 1-5 NLC), Manchester (5-3, 5-2 TRC) at Peru (3-5, 3-4 TRC), Whitko (0-8, 0-7 TRC) at Wabash (1-7, 1-6), Triton (6-2, 5-1 HNAC) at North …

The Penalty Box: The Bears Are Still A Mess

The subject of the possibility of a new stadium for the Chicago Bears came up again this week. Despite what even the highest-ranking official in their front office says, I wonder if I will see it in my lifetime.

Dominant D + Explosive O = Tiger Boys’ Sectional Title

The Warsaw Tigers boys’ soccer side streaked to a convincing 4-nil victory over the Homestead Spartans for their third straight IHSAA Class 3A Sectional 5 title Saturday night on the synthetic turf at Huntington North High School.

Warsaw Girls Dominate Concord, Win 3A Sectional Title

Any more Pepper and Concord might’ve been left in an uncontrollable sneezing jag.

No. 14 Lancer Volleyball Routs Maple Leafs In Sweep

Grace’s volleyball team made quick work of Goshen on Saturday. The No. 14 Lancers (16-5, 9-2 Crossroads League) swept the Maple Leafs in convincing fashion.

Local High School Sports Recaps For Saturday, October 12

Boys Soccer, Girls Soccer and Football

Chip Shots: Wrong Side Of The Bed Sunday

I was a member of Toastmasters International, a speaking and communication club affording several opportunities to improve the aforementioned skills along with improving brevity.

Valley Takes Lead Twice In 4th, Hangs On To Beat Glenn

Playing its first home game in four weeks as well as the final home game of the regular season, Tippecanoe Valley had to fight tooth and nail to pick up a Senior night victory over John Glenn. In a game that came down to the final seconds, the Vikings got …

Warsaw Battles Back Down 21-0 To Stun NorthWood 35-21

While Warsaw did not get the start that it wanted facing off against Northern Lakes Conference foe NorthWood Friday night, the Tigers certainly got the finish they were looking for. Down 21-0 early in the contest, Warsaw battled back, scoring the last 35 points of the game to pick up …

Local High School Sports Recaps For Thursday, October 10

Girls Soccer and Volleyball

Warsaw Upsets Northridge, Heads To Sectional Title Game

Facing off against Northern Lakes Conference Champions Northridge for the second time this season, the Warsaw girls soccer team had its work cut out for them in order to win the match and advance to the 3A sectional championship game at Elkhart. After a masterclass of a defensive performance as …