LOCAL SPORTS

Late Shot By Betten Lifts Manchester Over Wawasee

Sophomore Gavin Betten’s driving basket with 2.5 seconds to play was the game-winner as Manchester topped visiting Wawasee 57-55 Friday, Dec. 2 in back-and-forth non-conference boys basketball.

Chip Shots: It’s Pruning Season

Greetings from West Des Moines, Iowa, PF Chang’s specifically where I’ll share my thoughts in a tighter-than-usual race against my deadline.

Mellott’s 30-Piece Leads Tippy Valley To Fourth Straight Win

The Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings began their season with a 3-0 mark before falling 72-36 to Warsaw in early November. The loss began a short two game slide but since then, Tippecanoe Valley has won four straight games, three by double digits. The most recent win came on Thursday night, …

Malone’s Late Basket Keeps No. 2 Lancers Unbeaten

A late and-1 from Elijah Malone propelled Grace’s men’s basketball team to a thrilling 63-62 win at Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Wednesday. The No. 2 Lancers (9-0, 3-0 Crossroads League) stayed perfect on the season despite suffering a season-low offensive output.

Can Connor Cover? Rivalry Weekend, Changes, And Saying Goodbye

First things first, I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends, family or whomever else you may have spent the day with.

Grace Women’s Soccer Headed To NCCAA Semifinals

Grace’s women’s soccer team clinched its spot at the NCCAA national semifinals with a 2-0 win over Judson on Wednesday.

Local High School Sports Recaps For 11/29

Boys and Girls Basketball, Wrestling

Tippecanoe Valley Annihilates Argos In Home Opener

The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings boys basketball team played in their first home game of the season Tuesday night at Rita Price Simpson Court, facing off against the Argos Dragons. The teams traded blows for a quarter and a half before the home side used a monstrous 29-9 advantage in the …

The Penalty Box: My Bucket List

Everyone has something they would like to do or some place they would like to see or visit before their life ends.

Lady Lancers Pick Up Win In NCCAA Tournament Opener

Grace’s women’s soccer team began its NCCAA title defense with a 3-1 win over Southwestern Christian on Monday.

Local High School Sports Recaps For 11/26

Boys basketball, Girls basketball and Wrestling

Second-Half Surge Helps Wawasee Win At Angola

A tiny burst to begin the second half gave Wawasee what turned out to be a lead it would not relinquish as visiting Wawasee bested Angola 56-44 Saturday, Nov. 26 in non-conference boys basketball.

Chip Shots: Thank You Tiger Football

I hope each of you enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving.

Lancer Hoopers Add Couple Of Midweek Wins

Grace’s men’s basketball team topped 90 points for the fifth time this season, breezing by Goshen 94-58 on Tuesday. The No. 3-ranked Lancers (8-0, 2-0 Crossroads League) continued their perfect start to the season by winning their eighth straight contest.

Second-Half Surge Powers Fairfield Past Wawasee In Opener

Fairfield seized momentum in the second half and beat Wawasee in 74-65 Tuesday, Nov. 22 in season-opening non-conference boys basketball at the Hardwood Teepee.