Local Sports Briefs
February 21, 2017 at 3:29 p.m.
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CHICAGO – Purdue junior and former Tippecanoe Valley Viking hurler Tanner Andrews was named Big 10 Pitcher of the Week on Monday.
The righthander pitched seven innings in a 9-3 Boilermaker win over Texas State, allowing two hits and an earned run while striking out nine. Andrews retired 21 of the 24 hitters he faced in the game.
It was the first time Andrews has won the honor in his career, and the first such honor for a Purdue pitcher since 2012.
Valley BBB Sectional Tickets Available Wednesday
AKRON – Tickets for Tippecanoe Valley’s appearance in the 3A Wawasee Sectional boys basketball tournament will be available for purchase at the school’s athletic office beginning Wednesday.
The all-session tickets are $10 each and will be sold during school hours. Single session tickets will be $6 and sold only at the door.
The Vikings open the tournament against host Wawasee in Syracuse at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. The second game that night features No. 4 NorthWood taking on Lakeland.
With a win over Wawasee, Valley would play West Noble, which has a first-round bye, in the semifinals at 6 p.m. March 3. The title game is set for 7:30 p.m. March 4.
Manchester BBB Sectional Tickets Available
NORTH MANCHESTER – All-session tickets for Manchester’s appearance in the 2A Oak Hill Sectional boys basketball tournament are availabe for $10 each at the school’s athletic office..
Tickets will be available until Monday or until sold out. Single-session tickets are $6 each and available only at the door.
Manchester plays in the opening game of the tournament against Cass at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. With a win, the Squires would face Rochester in the semifinals at 6 p.m. March 3. The title game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 4.
Valley to Honor Coach Patrick
AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley will honor boys basketball coach Bill Patrick prior to its regular-season finale against Wawasee Friday. Patrick is the winningest active coach in Indiana, and his 764 victories rank him second on the all-time list.
Valley Athletic Director Duane Burkhart would like Patrick’s former players to attend the ceremony and game.
Valley will also honor all senior winter sports athletes including cheerleaders, managers and band members that evening.
Young Tigers Hosting Clinics
Warsaw Young Tigers will be hosting football skill clinics on Saturdays through March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith St. in Warsaw.
The clinics will be led by USA Football “Heads Up”-certified coaches, and the non-contact drills will focus on athletic development and football fundamentals.
Registration for the free clinics opens at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Participants need to be ages 6-12. The organization will be accepting signups for the fall 2017 season at the clinics.
For more information contact Andy Owens at 574-377-1034.
Wildcats Baseball Fundraiser Breakfast Saturday
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball program will host a pancake and sausage fundraiser breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday at the South Whitley AmVets. The cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase needed equipment and uniforms for the upcoming season.
CHICAGO – Purdue junior and former Tippecanoe Valley Viking hurler Tanner Andrews was named Big 10 Pitcher of the Week on Monday.
The righthander pitched seven innings in a 9-3 Boilermaker win over Texas State, allowing two hits and an earned run while striking out nine. Andrews retired 21 of the 24 hitters he faced in the game.
It was the first time Andrews has won the honor in his career, and the first such honor for a Purdue pitcher since 2012.
Valley BBB Sectional Tickets Available Wednesday
AKRON – Tickets for Tippecanoe Valley’s appearance in the 3A Wawasee Sectional boys basketball tournament will be available for purchase at the school’s athletic office beginning Wednesday.
The all-session tickets are $10 each and will be sold during school hours. Single session tickets will be $6 and sold only at the door.
The Vikings open the tournament against host Wawasee in Syracuse at 6 p.m. Feb. 28. The second game that night features No. 4 NorthWood taking on Lakeland.
With a win over Wawasee, Valley would play West Noble, which has a first-round bye, in the semifinals at 6 p.m. March 3. The title game is set for 7:30 p.m. March 4.
Manchester BBB Sectional Tickets Available
NORTH MANCHESTER – All-session tickets for Manchester’s appearance in the 2A Oak Hill Sectional boys basketball tournament are availabe for $10 each at the school’s athletic office..
Tickets will be available until Monday or until sold out. Single-session tickets are $6 each and available only at the door.
Manchester plays in the opening game of the tournament against Cass at 7 p.m. Feb. 28. With a win, the Squires would face Rochester in the semifinals at 6 p.m. March 3. The title game is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. March 4.
Valley to Honor Coach Patrick
AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley will honor boys basketball coach Bill Patrick prior to its regular-season finale against Wawasee Friday. Patrick is the winningest active coach in Indiana, and his 764 victories rank him second on the all-time list.
Valley Athletic Director Duane Burkhart would like Patrick’s former players to attend the ceremony and game.
Valley will also honor all senior winter sports athletes including cheerleaders, managers and band members that evening.
Young Tigers Hosting Clinics
Warsaw Young Tigers will be hosting football skill clinics on Saturdays through March 11 from 10 a.m. to noon at the Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith St. in Warsaw.
The clinics will be led by USA Football “Heads Up”-certified coaches, and the non-contact drills will focus on athletic development and football fundamentals.
Registration for the free clinics opens at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 18. Participants need to be ages 6-12. The organization will be accepting signups for the fall 2017 season at the clinics.
For more information contact Andy Owens at 574-377-1034.
Wildcats Baseball Fundraiser Breakfast Saturday
SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball program will host a pancake and sausage fundraiser breakfast from 7-11 a.m. Saturday at the South Whitley AmVets. The cost is $5 per person or $20 for a family of four or more. Baked goods will also be available for purchase.
All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to purchase needed equipment and uniforms for the upcoming season.
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