LOCAL SPORTS

Manchester's Andrew Kibler Named D3football.com Third Team All-American

As announced during the NCAA Division III National Championship football game, the Stagg Bowl, Manchester University senior kicker Andrew Kibler has been named to the D3football.com All-America Third Team.

2nd Half Offensive Surge Leads Tippy Valley Past Whitko

Those in attendance to see the Three Rivers Conference matchup between Tippecanoe Valley and Whitko Friday night got their money’s worth. The exciting back and forth game ended as a 55-41 Viking victory, but the game was closer for far longer than the final score would indicate. Valley improves to …

Lancers MBB Soars To No. 7 In NAIA Poll

Grace’s men’s basketball team continued its climb up the NAIA Top 25 Coaches’ Poll.

Lancers Suffer First Defeat Of Season To Fire

Grace’s record-setting start to the season came to a halt on Tuesday. The Lancers’ men’s basketball team lost for the first time this season, falling at the hands of Southeastern (Fla.) 78-76.

Lancers suffer first defeat of season to Fire

Grace’s record-setting start to the season came to a halt on Tuesday. The Lancers’ men’s basketball team lost for the first time this season, falling at the hands of Southeastern (Fla.) 78-76.

Tigers Fall 45-35, But Focus On The Process

The Warsaw Tigers girls’ basketball team started Tuesday night’s contest tied at 2-2 with the Class 4A eighth-ranked Columbia City Eagles before the hosts used an 18-2 first half burst to move on to a 45-35 win, remaining undefeated at 11-0.

Grace Wins 13th Straight

Grace’s men’s basketball team continued its winning ways with an 88-59 victory over Webber International on Monday. The Lancers improved to 13-0 on the season, tying the program’s record for best start in a season. The only other Lancer squad to win its first 13 games was the 1991-92 team …

The Penalty Box: Grace Playing Host To Prep Teams Saturday

Grace College is rolling out the red carpet Saturday for some of the best high school basketball teams in Indiana, and, this year, from north of the state line.

Costly Droughts Keep Tippecanoe Valley From Defeating Peru

In a game of runs, Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball was at the receiving end of the two biggest ones of the game. The end result: a 54-46 loss to Peru in a tightly contested Three Rivers Conference match up.

Two Lancers Named All-American By NAIA, NCCAA

To wrap up strong seasons, a pair of Grace men’s soccer players were named All-American.

High School Sports Recaps For 12/11

Boys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Wrestling, Swimming

Grizzlies Snap Spartans Win Streak On Saturday

The Manchester University women’s basketball team had its five-game win streak snapped on Saturday afternoon by the visiting Franklin College Grizzlies. Franklin ran past the Spartans by a final score of 76-54 as Heartland Collegiate Athletic Conference play continued for both schools.

Crown Point Wins Thriller Over Warsaw Tigers

As precipitation fell outside Friday evening, the Crown Point Bulldogs and Warsaw Tigers made it rain inside. In a high school boys basketball thriller that featured 16 lead changes and eight ties, the teams combined to make 21 three-pointers before the Bulldogs left the Tiger Den with a 63-60 victory.

Lady Lancers Score 91 In Rout Of Olivet Nazarene

Grace’s women’s basketball team handled the fast-paced attack of Olivet Nazarene with ease, winning 91-54 on Thursday. The Lady Lancers (7-4) impressed defensively against the Tigers. ONU, the No. 1-scoring team in the NAIA at 93.8 points per game, was held to 39 points below their season average against Grace.

I’ll Err On The Side Of Boring

I’m going to perform public address (PA) announcing duties for a basketball game for the first time in 22 years, in my first varsity game, in fact, when Warsaw hosts Wawasee Friday, Dec 17. I’m excited about it. I’m a stand-in for a single game, but I continue to believe …