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Manchester Seniors Hope To End Careers With A Bang

There are seven seniors on the Manchester boys basketball team, each of them will end their high school careers on Saturday when they play against University for the 2A state championship. Their goal is to go out as winners, but by making it this far and becoming the first ever …

The Penalty Box: Basketball Season Ends Saturday

Thanks to the Manchester Squires, we know that the local boys basketball season will end this Saturday.

Warsaw Falls To Carroll In First Home Boys Volleyball Game

History was made at the Tiger Den on Tuesday night, as for the first time in school history, a boys volleyball team took the floor for a home game. One of two new IHSAA-recognized sports for the 2024-25 school year, boys volleyball made its debut in Kosciusko County as Warsaw …

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.