LOCAL SPORTS

No. 1 Grace Cruises To Win At Gainbridge Fieldhouse

In a late-evening game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, Grace’s men’s basketball team impressed with an 88-55 victory over Alice Lloyd on Saturday.

Chip Shots: Handling My End Of Year Business

Will the Monday Night Football performance by San Francisco 49er quarterback Brock Purdy put an end to the “Brock Purdy MVP” take?

Wawasee Uses Three Ball To Cruise Past Rochester Friday

Offense was on the menu in Syracuse Friday morning, as the Wawasee boys basketball team began its home tournament with a massive 62-40 win over Rochester at the Hardwood Teepee.

Can Connor Cover? Bringing In The New Year With My Favorite Things

This week, we will shift our attention away from one holiday and turn to the next, as this weekend, we say goodbye to 2023 and welcome 2024 into our lives, hoping it brings us what we are looking for. Before we turn the page to next year, how about a …

The Penalty Box: A Tribute To Harv

I want to share with you the story of someone who was a leader in my younger life who meant a lot to me. Most of you will remember him. A few of you knew him well and experienced what I am about to share with you.

Chip Shots: Round Robin Thoughts

I’m excited about the Cotton Bowl (next Saturday, December 29) featuring Missouri and Ohio State. I get to watch our homegrown “thiccr kicker” Harrison Mevis and my favorite college football team.

Tippy Valley Throttles Rochester For 40-Point Victory

Despite not both still being members of the Three Rivers Conference as was the case in year’s past, the Tippecanoe Valley and Rochester athletic programs have done a great job continuing the rivalry. On Friday night, the newest edition of the battle for the bell took place as the Viking …

North Webster To Hold Special Meeting

NORTH WEBSTER – The North Webster Town Council will hold a special meeting Dec. 29 at 4:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Annex, 144 S. Main St., North Webster.

9-Year-Old Warsaw BMX Rider Reaches 20K Points Mark

Local youth Easton Long completes a very exclusive achievement in BMX racing, while stacking up wins and accolades along the way.

Can Connor Cover? All I Want For Christmas Is More Wins (And Cookies)

I’ve been in an outstanding mood over the past couple of weeks, which is something I’m going to chalk up to the Christmas spirit.

Triton No Longer Unbeaten After Falling To Jimtown

Coming into Wednesday night’s game at Jimtown undefeated at 6-0, the Triton boys basketball team was met with a buzzsaw in the form of the Jimmies, as the home side handed the Trojans their first loss of the year with a 61-29 scoreline.

Local High School Sports Recaps For Tuesday, December 19

Boys and Girls Basketball

The Penalty Box: A Visitor From The North

Last week, in a rare moment when I was sitting at home watching the Blackhawks and finishing the final few sentences of last week’s column, you may remember that I heard noises outside and then heard my doorbell ring.

Wawasee Battles Back, But Falls To Columbia City

Just days after heading into the Tiger Den and earning an upset victory over Warsaw, the Wawasee boys basketball team set its sights on another big fish in the form of Columbia City. The game was a defensive battle that was close at times and extremely tight at others, but …

No. 1 Lancers Cruise Past Cornerstone On Elementary Day

Playing in front of one of its largest crowds of the season, Grace’s men’s basketball team continued its undefeated season on Tuesday.