LOCAL SPORTS
Manchester Wins Semi-State, Heads To First Ever State Finals
It was grueling, it was physical. At times, it was downright exhausting. But after perhaps the toughest 36 minutes the team had ever played, the Manchester Squires were able to topple Gary 21st Century 53-50 in Saturday’s semi-state title game at Michigan City to advance to the first state finals …
Grace’s Magical Season Ends In NAIA Quarterfinals
A memorable season for Grace’s men’s basketball team reached its conclusion on Saturday in the NAIA national quarterfinals.
Triton Drops Semi-State Opener To Clinton Prairie
Triton’s “fight-to-the-finish” mindset was present and accounted for during its 62-47 loss to Clinton Prairie in Saturday afternoon’s Class 1A Lafayette Semistate boys basketball semifinal at the Crawley Center, but the Trojans’ shot-making, especially during the pivotal first half, was missing.
Hendrix's Last-Second Three Powers Squires Over Jimmies
Looking to win the first semi-state in school history, the Manchester boys basketball team got off to the right start on Saturday afternoon, defeating Jimtown 56-55. The Squires led for a majority of the game before the Jimmies stole the lead late, but it was a three pointer by Ethan …
Chip Shots: Spring, Ugh!
I hate the first six weeks of spring. I also woke up on the wrong side of the bed Friday morning.
Manchester Looking To Win First Ever Semi-State Title
It’s been a whirlwind of a March for the Manchester boys basketball team, as the Squires have spent the last few weeks rewriting history. First, the team captured its first sectional title in 30 years. A week later, it was the team’s first regional championship in 31. Now, the Squires …
Still Dancing: Lancers Reach NAIA’s Final Eight
A gritty, physical performance lifted Grace’s men’s basketball team past St. Mary-of-the-Woods on Thursday in the NAIA’s Round of 16.
Groves’ Experience Leads Trojans Into Semi-State
This isn’t Jason Groves’ first rodeo.
The Penalty Box: The School Year Of A Lifetime
I do not have to explain to you that Warsaw has a long history of success in athletics.
Furious Warsaw Comeback Falls Short In Double OT
At the half, it seemed as if it was going to be a long night for the Warsaw boys basketball team. Their opponent, South Bend Riley, was dominating every facet of the game. But in typical Tiger fashion, Warsaw battled through the adversity and flipped the script in the second …
Lancers Win Winona Lake Bracket, Advance To NAIA Final Site
The March pilgrimage from Winona Lake to Kansas City is becoming an annual tradition for Grace’s men’s basketball team.
Manchester Wins First Regional Title In 31 Years
Manchester shot out of the chute in a manner befitting its glorious season — and in a manner befitting the end of a 31-year wait — Gavin Betten dazzled in a dominant manner befitting his Indiana All-Star candidacy, and tipped-over Tipton never fully recovered from running into those obstacles.
Triton Uses Three Point Barrage To Cruise To Regional Title
Having the opportunity to host 1A Regional 26 at the Trojan Trench on Saturday afternoon, the Triton boys basketball team made the most of it. Facing off against Lakewood Park Christian, the Trojans took the lead early on and never surrendered it, cruising to a 63-40 victory to advance to …
Chip Shots: NAIA Basketball, For A Change
Looks like the three-week “real” NCAA Division I (D1) season starts this coming Tuesday.
