Wawasee Roundup: Lady Warrior Soccer Rolls
August 18, 2016 at 3:46 p.m.

LIGONIER – Wawasee’s girls soccer team scored twice in the first eight minutes, led 4-0 at halftime and went on to a 7-2 win at West Noble Wednesday night.
Leigh Anne Schrack and Sarah Pritchard scored twice each. Alysa Belyard, Meg Heinisch and Katlin Graber also added goals for Wawasee.
The Lady Warriors will take a 2-0 record into Saturday’s home matinee with Westview, scheduled to kick off at 1:30 p.m.
Wawasee Tennis Wins
SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s boys tennis team won all three matches contested and two more matches by forfeit in beating visiting Lakeland 5-0 Wednesday.
Dylan Staley didn’t lose a game in his win at No. 1 singles, and Nate Haines dropped just one game on his way to a win at No. 2 singles.
Tim Conley and Evan Krueger had more of a challenge, but won 6-4, 6-3 in doubles.
Now 2-0, the Warriors open Northern Lakes Conference play at 4:45 p.m. today when they host Plymouth.
Lady Warrior Golf Falls at Manchester
NORTH MANCHESTER – The Manchester girls golf team used consistency, putting four players in the 40s, to beat visiting Wawasee 186-208 at Sycamore Golf Club Wednesday afternoon.
Lydia Little posted a 42, Samantha Kissel had a 45 and Kelsey Eichenauer a 47 to lead the Lady Squires. Karly Eichenauer shot a 52 and Leiah Brandenburg a 53 for Manchester.
Wawasee senior Aubrey Schmeltz was the medalist. She birdied the par-4 first hole and was at even par through five before settling on a 2-over 38. Zoe White was next with a 55 for the Lady Warriors, Jadison Rostochak a 57, Madison Beaman a 58 and Lesley Tayagua 60.
“We still have to do a better job away from home,” Wawasee head coach Steve Coverstone said. “But the young girls are learning how to do that.”
Wawasee’s golf team is right back at it today, traveling to Heron Creek Golf Club in LaGrange to take on Westview. Manchester will play in the Rochester?Invitational at Mill Creek/Round Barn Golf Club Saturday.
MANCHESTER 186, WAWASEE 208
at Sycamore GC, N. Manchester
Wawasee – Aubrey Schmeltz 38, Zoe White 55, Jadison Rostochak 57, Madison Beaman 58, Lesley Tayagua 60.
Manchester – Lydia Little 42, Samantha Kissel 45, Kelsey Eichenauer 47, Karly Eichenauer 52, Leiah Brandenburg 53.
Records – Wawasee 5-3, Manchester 2-0
Wawasee JV – Valerie Haessig 70
Manchester JV – Madyson Ulrey 50, Madison Hire 52, Cora Barnett 56, Rebecca Pyle 65, Megan Sites 72
LIGONIER – Wawasee’s girls soccer team scored twice in the first eight minutes, led 4-0 at halftime and went on to a 7-2 win at West Noble Wednesday night.
Leigh Anne Schrack and Sarah Pritchard scored twice each. Alysa Belyard, Meg Heinisch and Katlin Graber also added goals for Wawasee.
The Lady Warriors will take a 2-0 record into Saturday’s home matinee with Westview, scheduled to kick off at 1:30 p.m.
Wawasee Tennis Wins
SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s boys tennis team won all three matches contested and two more matches by forfeit in beating visiting Lakeland 5-0 Wednesday.
Dylan Staley didn’t lose a game in his win at No. 1 singles, and Nate Haines dropped just one game on his way to a win at No. 2 singles.
Tim Conley and Evan Krueger had more of a challenge, but won 6-4, 6-3 in doubles.
Now 2-0, the Warriors open Northern Lakes Conference play at 4:45 p.m. today when they host Plymouth.
Lady Warrior Golf Falls at Manchester
NORTH MANCHESTER – The Manchester girls golf team used consistency, putting four players in the 40s, to beat visiting Wawasee 186-208 at Sycamore Golf Club Wednesday afternoon.
Lydia Little posted a 42, Samantha Kissel had a 45 and Kelsey Eichenauer a 47 to lead the Lady Squires. Karly Eichenauer shot a 52 and Leiah Brandenburg a 53 for Manchester.
Wawasee senior Aubrey Schmeltz was the medalist. She birdied the par-4 first hole and was at even par through five before settling on a 2-over 38. Zoe White was next with a 55 for the Lady Warriors, Jadison Rostochak a 57, Madison Beaman a 58 and Lesley Tayagua 60.
“We still have to do a better job away from home,” Wawasee head coach Steve Coverstone said. “But the young girls are learning how to do that.”
Wawasee’s golf team is right back at it today, traveling to Heron Creek Golf Club in LaGrange to take on Westview. Manchester will play in the Rochester?Invitational at Mill Creek/Round Barn Golf Club Saturday.
MANCHESTER 186, WAWASEE 208
at Sycamore GC, N. Manchester
Wawasee – Aubrey Schmeltz 38, Zoe White 55, Jadison Rostochak 57, Madison Beaman 58, Lesley Tayagua 60.
Manchester – Lydia Little 42, Samantha Kissel 45, Kelsey Eichenauer 47, Karly Eichenauer 52, Leiah Brandenburg 53.
Records – Wawasee 5-3, Manchester 2-0
Wawasee JV – Valerie Haessig 70
Manchester JV – Madyson Ulrey 50, Madison Hire 52, Cora Barnett 56, Rebecca Pyle 65, Megan Sites 72