LOCAL SPORTS
Grace Beats USF To Secure Three-Peat Of Crossroads League Title
Grace’s men’s basketball team never trailed in a hard-fought 84-80 win over St. Francis on Wednesday.
Whitko Hopes To Continue Making History At Semi-State
An already historic year in South Whitley will continue for at least one more weekend.
The Penalty Box: American Leagues Blinded By Expansion
I am not, by nature, a businessman.
Triton Gets Past Rochester In Nonconference Showdown
With a combined 30 wins between them, the Triton and Rochester boys basketball teams treated fans to an incredibly exciting contest on Tuesday night. Shaking off a slow start, the Trojans took their first lead in the second quarter and were able to control the game from there, escaping enemy …
Monster Fourth Quarter Leads To Whitko's First Regional Title
Whitko blasted through the doors to the second half like a tornado — more specifically, a sister twister — and when the Wildcats were done wreaking havoc on Bremen, they were clutching a trophy accompanying the program’s first-ever regional girls basketball title, one week after a first-ever sectional crown.
Warsaw Beats Washington, Captures First Regional Title In 12 Years
No stranger to playing against fellow top five teams in the state, the No. 5 Warsaw girls basketball team took on its biggest test yet at LaPorte High School on Saturday evening. Taking on No. 4 South Bend Washington, the Lady Tigers had their hands full for all 32 minutes, …
Chip Shots: Get Off My Lawn!
I’m six months shy of 61 years old. When I hear someone my age say something crotchety, I enjoy replying ironically, “Get off my lawn!”
Tigers Clinch NLC Outright With Rout Of Plymouth
After having a long winning streak snapped at Marion on Tuesday night, the Warsaw boys basketball team returned to action Friday night with plenty of reason to get back on track. Taking on their rival Plymouth in their building, a win for the Tigers here would clinch the Northern Lakes …
Lancers Get First Win, Split With Yellowjackets
Grace’s baseball team picked up its first victory of the season with a 7-2 win over Defiance on Thursday evening. The Lancers split the first doubleheader of the series, falling 9-1 in the nightcap.
Warsaw Girls Meet Washington In Top-Five Regional Clash
Exactly a week after finally getting over the hump and defeating Northridge for the school’s first girls basketball sectional title in nine years, Warsaw will have another difficult task to deal with. In the regional round, the Lady Tigers will head west to LaPorte High School for a top-five showdown …
Lancers Drop Nailbiter To No. 14 Foresters
A classic Crossroads League clash went against Grace’s men’s basketball team on Wednesday night.
Whitko Hopes To Keep Making History In First Regional
Last weekend was a monumental one for the Whitko girls basketball program, as the team defeated No. 4 Bluffton to capture their first ever sectional championship. Despite this groundbreaking moment for the school and the players, they’re not satisfied yet.
The Penalty Box: Life Will Never Be Fair
I hope one of the common themes you get from my weekly offerings is the concept that sports and everyday life are connected in almost every way.
Wawasee Comeback Too Late In Loss To Elkhart Christian
Having lost four of their last six games, the Wawasee boys basketball team looked to get back on track hosting Elkhart Christian on Tuesday night. Instead, it was the Eagles who controlled nearly the entire game, going wire-to-wire with a 46-39 victory.
