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High School Sports Recaps 4.19.2019

Tiger Track Takes Wins Over Wawasee, Northridge; Warsaw Falls To Homestead; Several Area Rainouts; Wednesday results
Warsaw’s Wagoner To Play For Trine

Warsaw senior defensive end Jaxon Wagoner (front row center) singed a letter of intent Thursday to attend Trine University and play football for the Thunder this fall.
Tiger Tennis Rebounds From Loss To Beat Northridge

After a disappointing effort against Plymouth Tuesday night, Warsaw’s girls tennis team rebounded with what head coach Rick Orban called a much better effort to come away with a 3-2 win over visiting Northridge in Northern Lakes Conference play Wednesday night.
Tigers Fall To RedHawks In NLC Baseball

The Goshen Redhawks took control of their Wednesday matchup at Warsaw behind their offense in a 13-3 victory. A five-run fifth inning halted any chance for a Tiger comeback.
Grace’s Bats Sharp In Split With Spring Arbor

Grace’s softball team flexed its offensive muscle on Wednesday in a doubleheader against Spring Arbor.
High School Sports Recaps 3.18.2019

Squire Softball Wins In Three Rivers Conference Play; Warriors Down Chargers; Wildcats Trip Southwood; Tigers Down RedHawks; Triton Wins In HNAC Play; Big Inning Dooms Warriors; Braves Hold Off Vikings; Wildcats Fall To Zebras, Tuesday Recaps, Middle School Track
Wawasee Baseball Routs Whitko At Parkview Field Showcase

The Wawasee Warriors rode an eight running first inning en route to a 10-3 win over the Whitko Wildcats Tuesday at Parkview Field. The game was part of the sixth annual High School Baseball Series hosted by the Fort Wayne Tin Caps.
Triton Tennis Sweeps Doubles Matches In Win Over Wildcats

Whitko won at the top two singles positions, but visiting Triton won at No. 3 singles and rolled to a pair of quick wins in doubles play to take a 3-2 non-conference girls tennis win Tuesday.
High School Sports Recaps 4.17.2019

Valley Scores Early In Win Over Culver Academies; Warrior Golf Downs Visiting Cougars; Vikings Beat Lancers; Tigers Fall To Eagles; Flying Jets Ground Squires; Wawasee Streak Ends; Top-Ranked Pioneer SB No-Hits Trojans
Lancers Take One Of Two From Indiana Wesleyan

Grace’s baseball team split a doubleheader on Tuesday with Indiana Wesleyan.
Wawasee Rallies Late For Win Over Tigers

After trailing for most of the game, the Wawasee Warriors rallied to an 8-7 victory Monday night against the Warsaw Tigers.
Grace Duo Named To All-Tournament Team Monday

Grace’s women’s golf team placed five players in the top 10 at the IU Kokomo Classic on Monday.
Brooks’ Walk-Off Single Gives Wawasee 15-14 Win Over Warsaw

Wawasee Tennis Stays Unbeaten, Blanks C. Noble; Trojan Linksters Win Tiebreaker Over Wawasee; Wildcats Roll Past N. Miami; Triton Edges Zebras; Knox Rolls Early In HNAC Victory Over Triton; Three Games Postponed Due To Wet Grounds
Wawasee’s Griner Signs With US Military Prep Academy

Wawasee senior Luke Griner (front row, center) signed a letter of intent Friday to continue his academic and track careers as a cadet candidate at the United States Military Academy Preparatory School in West Point, N.Y.
America’s Oldest Rookie Sports Writer Is Back, With New Job Responsibilities

About 4½ years ago, I told readers of this column I was America’s oldest rookie sports reporter. As of about a week ago, I claimed the title of America’s oldest rookie sports editor.
Wawasee Rallies With 2 Runs In 7th For Win Over Squires

After wondering all day Friday if they would play, Wawasee and Manchester’s softball teams contested a thriller of a non-conference softball game that the Warriors are likely to remember for quite a while – and the Squires are glad to put behind them.
Grace To Host NCCAA Track Championships Next Month

The NCCAA National Track and Field Championships are coming back to Grace in May.
Whitko Tennis Falls To Northfield In Conference Play

New Whitko girls tennis coach Calvin Sellers likely wasn’t happy with the outcome Thursday, a 3-2 home loss to Three Rivers Conference foe Northfield.
Triton Aggressive In Loss

First-year head coach Shannon Houlihan continued to see aggressiveness out of her young Triton High School softball team Thursday in a non-conference game against Goshen at Shanklin Park.
Local Sports Recaps 4.12.2018
HS Sports Recaps: Valley, Triton Tennis Rained Out Before Finish

Manchester Blanks Eagles; Squires Outshoot Wabash; Triton Linksters Down Bremen, LaVille
No. 22 Indiana Tech Edges Out Lancers

Grace’s baseball team was unable to generate enough offense to upset No. 22 Indiana Tech on Wednesday, losing 6-2 on the road.
Tiger Baseball Blanks Tippecanoe Valley For First Win Of Season

In a game featuring icy rains and cold wind, the Warsaw Tigers relied on their defense to improve to 1-2 with a 4-0 win at Tippecanoe Valley in a non-conference baseball game Wednesday.
Viking Boys, Girls Track Teams Win Conference Openers

Tippecanoe Valley couldn’t have been happier to open its Three Rivers Conference boys and girls track seasons, taking wins over visitors Whitko and North Miami Tuesday night.
Warsaw Softball Overwhelmed By East Noble, Fall to 0-2 To Start Season

In their first home game of the season, the Warsaw Tigers suffered a 12-2 loss to the East Noble Knights in a non-conference softball game, dropping their record to 0-2.
Of Bad Beginnings, Unhappy Endings, Fresh Starts And Even Clear-Cut Calls

As I watched the final out of Sunday’s Cubs loss to the Brewers be recorded, locking in a 2-7 road trip to start the season, it really forced me to put what I was seeing into perspective.
WRSW’s Rita Price Goes Into Indiana Sportscasters Hall Of Fame

When Rita Price began her radio career 60 years ago, she was a rare female voice on the airwaves.

When she started doing sports 13 years later, she was very much a rarity.
Howard Uses Bat, Glove To Lead Valley SB Over Triton

Senior leadership can make a ton of difference, and Tippecanoe Valley’s Sydney Howard provided it by the truckload Monday to lead the Vikings to a 17-3 non-conference softball win.
Warriors Fall To Falcons

Wawasee and Fairfield got back to the business of playing high school softball.
Sports Briefs 4.9.2.19

Whitko Tennis Blanked By Chargers; Triton Drops Season Opener To Knox; Boys, Girls Hoops Classifications Announced
Vikings Roll To Baseball Doubleheader Sweep Over Trojans

Other High School Games

Triton Softball Sweeps DH; Squires Sweep Caston
Lady Lancers Bounce Back On Day Two

Grace’s women’s golf team produced a strong performance as it continues the spring season.
Grace Tracksters Produce Well At Taylor

Grace’s track and field team won a pair of events and also set a school record on Saturday at the George Glass Invitational, hosted by Taylor University.
Lancer Baseball Extends Winning Streak To Three With Sweep Of Cougars

Grace’s baseball team won its third straight game, sweeping St. Francis in a doubleheader on Saturday.
Grace Opens Up Coach Phil Dick Field With Doubleheader Split Against Bethel

Grace’s softball team debuted its sparkling-new Coach Phil Dick Field on Saturday, and the Lady Lancers split with rival Bethel in the home opener.
Zebras Roll Over Trojans

Abby Viers had a single and Lauren Snyder scored the lone run for Triton in its 20-1, five-inning softball loss at Rochester in non-conference play Friday night.
Lady Lancers Miss Chances Against No. 11 IWU

MARION – The Grace College softball team was unable to generate enough offense in a 4-0 loss at No. 11 Indiana Wesleyan University on Wednesday.
Grace Names New Men's Soccer Coach

WINONA LAKE – Grace College has announced the hiring of Arron Patrick as the next head coach for the men’s soccer team.
Thanks My Friend, And Good Luck

This column was hard for me to write.
Grace Baseball Team Falls To Siena Heights

ADRIAN, Mich. – The Grace College baseball team was unable to pick up a win on the road Tuesday, falling to Siena Heights 8-2 and 4-0 in a nonconference doubleheader.
Lady Lancers Drop Softball Doubleheader

GOSHEN – Grace College’s softball team came up short in a doubleheader on Tuesday at Crossroads League foe Goshen College.

The Maple Leafs kept Grace’s offense offbalance at the plate, and the Lady Lancers lost 6-0 and 4-2.
Grace Wins 3-Game Series In Thrilling Fashion

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College baseball team was down to its final strike on Monday, trailing in the series-deciding game against Huntington University.
Lady Lancers Sharp In Spring Opener

RICHMOND, Ky. – Grace College’s women’s golf team picked up a lot of hardware over the weekend at the Alice Lloyd Invitational.

The Lady Lancers finished second as a team and had four players finish in the top six overall at Battlefield Golf Course.
Local Standouts To Golf For Lady Lancers

WINONA LAKE – Five local golfers have committed to continue their careers for Grace College’s women’s team.
Grace Softball Team Splits With Huntington

HUNTINGTON – Grace College’s softball team split its third straight series, taking 1 of 2 from Huntington University on Friday.
Culbertson Chooses Trine University

Warsaw Community High School defensive standout John Culbertson announced his intention to continue his education and football careers at Trine University in the fall.
Wawasee Pours It On Against Squires

NORTH MANCHESTER – When it rains it pours.
Prep Roundup: Warsaw Baseball Team Falls To Indian Creek

WESTFIELD – The Warsaw Tigers fell behind 4-0 Thursday evening and lost 6-2 to the Indian Creek Braves in high school baseball action at Grand Park in Westfield.
Lancers Rout League Foe Huntington

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College baseball team picked up a marquee win, downing Crossroads League rival Huntington University 12-2 on Thursday in the Lancers’ home opener.
LCA's Harmon Signs With Grace College

WINONA LAKE – Lakeland Christian Academy’s Jake Harmon has signed his letter of intent to continue his education and play basketball at Grace College next year.
Hoosier Plains Conference Basketball Awards

BOYS

Conference Champions (tie) – Lakeland Christian Academy, SB Career Academy, Trinity at Greenlawn
Lady Tigers Drop Opener To Mishawaka

The Warsaw Lady Tigers opened their varsity softball season Wednesday evening.
Prep Roundup: Wawasee Track Teams Split With West Noble

SYRACUSE – Wawasee high schools girls and boys track and field teams hosted and split with West Noble Wednesday evening.

The Lady Warriors improved to 2-0 on the season with an 88-35 victory over the Chargers.
Valley's Jose Rivera Chooses Manchester University

Tippecanoe Valley senior Jose Rivera has chosen to continue his academic and football careers at Manchester University. Pictured in the front row (L-R) are Linnette Rivera, Jose Rivera and Antonio Rivera; in the back row are Lorena Santiago, Valley coach Steve Moriarty and Flor Rivera.
Grace College Briefs

Grace’s Sugg Named All-American
Kessler, Godfrey Participate In All-Star Game

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Recently-retired Grace College men’s basketball coach Jim Kessler and senior player Logan Godfrey finished their careers Tuesday in the NAIA All-Star Game.
Grace Softball Team Splits With Spring Arbor

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Grace College and Spring Arbor University split a pair of one-run softball games Tuesday in Crossroads League action.

In the opener, the Cougars (11-9, 4-4 CL) came from behind to win 6-5 in extra innings. But the Lady Lancers (6-15, 2-7 CL) found revenge with a tightly contested 7-6 victory to end the day.
Whitko JR/SR High Winter Sports Awards

JR HIGH CHEERLEADING
3A No. 4 Indians Power Past Tigers

Warsaw’s pitching staff gave up just five hits to Class 3A No. 4 South Bend St. Joe in Tuesday’s high school baseball season opener.
Expectations Are Faulty Standards

Working part-time for financial planners Alderfer Bergen has made me more aware of the stock market and all the things that go with it.
Grace Roundup: Lady Lancers Split With Rival Bethel

MISHAWAKA – Grace College’s softball team enjoyed an outburst of offense in a doubleheader Monday against Crossroads League rival Bethel.

The Lady Lancers poured in 25 runs on 29 hits, blasting four home runs in the process. Grace won the opening game 13-5 in a run-rule, but Bethel got revenge by winning the second game 13-12.
Valley Softball Team Falls To NorthWood

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley’s varsity softball team scored six runs in the bottom of the fourth inning Monday, sending 11 batters to the plate in the frame, but lost 13-8 to the visiting NorthWood Lady Panthers.
Local Special Olympians Compete In Logansport

Special Olympics athletes from Kosciusko County participated in the sectional basketball tournament held on March 16 in Logansport.
Grace Roundup: Lancers Open Outdoor Track Season

MARION – Grace College’s track and field team officially opened up the outdoor season Saturday with the IWU Polar Bear Invitational.

The Lancers had two field athletes hit the NAIA qualifying standard in the meet, both on the men’s side.
Lady Squires Drop Doubleheader To Leo

LEO-CEDARVILLE – Manchester High School’s varsity softball team opened the season Saturday, losing 16-0 and 17-0 in a doubleheader at Leo.

Both games were completed in five innings because of the mercy rule.
Wawasee Track Teams Split With Westview

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School’s boys and girls track and field teams opened their outdoor season Thursday by splitting with Westview.
Hildebrand To Play Golf For Lady Lancers

Warsaw Lady Tiger senior golf standout Julia Hildebrand will continue her academic and athletic careers at Grace College. Hildebrand earned three varsity letters in golf and earned Most Improved Player, and the Striving Toward Excellence Awards for coach Tad Nieter. During her high school career she also participated in cross country and track and field for the Tigers.
Triton Physical Night Information

BOURBON – The Triton Junior/Senior High School Athletic Department will host its annual physical night April 10 from 6-8 p.m.
TVMS Winter Sports Awards

BASKETBALL

6th Grade Boys
Lady Lancers' Lead Slips Against No. 10 Indiana Wesleyan

MARION – The Grace College softball team was unable to maintain its early lead against No. 10 Indiana Wesleyan University Wednesday.
Prep Roundup: Freel Leads Whitko Past Southwood

SOUTH WHITLEY – Led by Zack Freel, Whitko High School’s boys track and field team beat Southwood 68-55 Tuesday evening.

Freel won three individual events, taking first in the 100 (11.9 seconds), 400 (:55.1) and high jump (5-6), and was also on the winning 4x400 team with Ashton Schuh, Isaiah Pierce and Clayton Ebbinghouse (3:49.3).
No. 5 Marian Too Much For Grace Softball Team

INDIANAPOLIS – The Grace College softball team was not able to keep up with No. 5 Marian University Tuesday, losing 9-0 and 2-0 on the road.
Locals Named To IBCA Academic All-State Team

Seventy-seven Indiana high school seniors – 39 boys and 37 girls – have been chosen as first-team Academic All-State by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association.
The Search For Blame Chokes Us

There a lot of things wrong with the world we live in. Only a fool, or a politician, would claim to be able to fix them all.
Valley's Hoovers To Run For Manchester University

Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Haley Hoover will continue her academic and running careers at Manchester University, where she will compete for head coach Brian Cashdollar. Hoover is a four-year participant for the Lady Vikings in both cross country and track and field.
Grace Ends Season With Thriller At NCCAA Nationals

Despite trailing by 14 points at halftime, Grace’s women’s basketball finished its season with a dramatic 68-62 comeback win over Roberts Wesleyan.