LOCAL SPORTS

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.

Martin Named POTY For Leading Lakeland Christian Renaissance

After his team’s season-ending loss to Bethany Christian in the Hamilton High School sectional final, Lakeland Christian head basketball coach Taylor Long mentioned that a betting man probably wouldn’t place a wager on the Cougars winning 19 games this past season, the team’s most since joining the IHSAA.

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.

WRSW’s Grossman One Of Three Honored With Virgil Sweet Award

Three individuals with significant ties to Indiana high school basketball will be recognized with Virgil Sweet Awards from the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association in 2023, it was announced 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, …

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.

The Penalty Box: Spring Season Is The Code Violation Season

As winter turns to spring in the Northern Indiana Lakes Region, winter sports change over to spring sports.

Grace Softball Drops Pair To Bearcats In Shortened Series

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

Lady Lancers Earn NCCAA Bid, Will Host Tournament

Grace’s women’s basketball team will continue its historic season next week at the 2023 NCCAA National Championships.

Chip Shots: Today’s Stream Of Consciousness Between Seasons

Following Thursday, March 2, NBA action on TNT, Inside The NBA replayed Charles Barkley and Kenny Smith copying some of MC Hammer’s dance moves. I feel like the halftime/postgame panel of Ernie Johnson, Shaquille O’Neal, Barkley, and Smith are just as entertaining as any late night talk show.