LOCAL SPORTS
Lancer Tennis Looks To Build Off Of Huge 2020 Season
Coming off a NCCCA National Championship, a Sweet 16 finish in the NAIA, and a school record for wins in a season, the Lancer men’s tennis team has a tall order in front of them if they want to show improvement in 2021-22. However, with six of their top seven …
Tuesday: Lady Tiger Soccer Wins NLC?Opener
The Warsaw Tigers girls’ soccer side opened Northern Lakes Conference action at the Tiger Soccer Complex in dominating fashion with a 3-1 win over the Plymouth Rockies Tuesday night. The only thing more stifling than the near-100-degree heat index temperature on the pitch was the Tiger defensive front.
Lancer Womens XC Enter Uncharted Territory
“Keep climbing” could be the rallying cry for the women’s cross country program in 2021. They took significant steps a year ago, receiving votes in the NAIA polls for the first time in school history and qualifying two individuals for the NAIA championships for the first time since 1985.
Local sports briefs for Aug. 24
Whitko Volleyball Falls To Churubusco; Tippecanoe Valley Boys Soccer Wins Thriller Over Wabash; Tippecanoe Valley Volleyball Takes Down Winamac; Warsaw Girls Golf Defeats Plymouth; Wawasee Volleyball Stays Undefeated; Wawasee, Manchester Girls Soccer Draw; Wawasee Boys Tennis Dominates Against Central Noble; Warsaw Tennis Defeats Mishawaka Marian
Lady Tiger XC Wins Warsaw Classic; Boys Finish Second
On what was an exceptionally hot day for a run, the Warsaw girls cross country team finished in first place of the 29th annual Warsaw Cross Country Classic Tuesday. On the boys side, Warsaw finished in second, behind winners Columbia City.
COVID Claims Manchester FB Game Friday
Manchester football coach Alyx Brandewie says “going into that room and telling our players that they’re not going to be able to play is one of the tougher things I’ve ever had to do.” Addressing the situation Tuesday evening, Brandewie confirmed Monday’s news that the Squires’ high school football game …
Don’t Fall Into Week 1 Trap
Football is a sport of over-reaction. The bad seems unbearably bad and the good is cause for unsquashable rejoicing and celebration. And there is a cautionary tale to be told there for both sides it.
Grace Duo Named Players Of The Week
Novotny earns league Defender of the Week award
Lancer Cross Country Hopes Experience Pays Off
Growth. Development. Maturation. The definition of any of those words is what Coach Jake Poyner hopes describes his men’s cross country squad. After being one of the youngest teams mentioned in the NAIA polls a year ago, the goal for 2021 is to show continued improvement and establish a place …
Local sports results for Aug. 23
Warsaw VB Victorious; Tippecanoe Valley VB Gets Win Over Goshen; Wawasee Volleyball Stays Undefeated With Win; Wawasee Boys Soccer Gets Convincing Win Over Riley; Whitko Girls Golf falls to Wabash; Whitko Boys Tennis Drops Match To Columbia City
Spartan Men’s Cross Country Picked 2nd in HCAC Preseason Poll
Women’s Cross Country Picked 2nd in HCAC Preseason Poll; Four Spartans were selected as “Athletes to Watch” by the HCAC office.
Grace Soccer, Volleyball Enjoy Successful Weekend
Lady Lancers Explode For Six Goals In Win; Second-half outburst propels Lancers ; Novotny tops 2,000 digs for Grace
Local Sports Recaps for August 21
Manchester FB Dominates To Win Opener; Whitko FB Comes Up Short; Warsaw Boys Soccer Gets Shut-out Victory; LCA Boys Soccer Picks Up First Win; Manchester VB Finishes 5th At Elwood Invite ; Lady Tiger Golf Finishes 3rd at Warsaw Invitational
Tigers Get Convincing Win In Football Season Opener
The Warsaw Tigers captured the most anticipated season opener in years Friday night at Fisher Field with a convincing 49-23 victory, using a dominating rushing attack (520 yards) to mow the Dublin Coffman Shamrocks, a perennial Columbus, Ohio-area playoff qualifier. Dublin Coffman, in an Ohio enrollment class equivalent to an …
