SPORTS

Warsaw Dominates Tippy Valley For First Win Of Year

Warsaw girls basketball head coach Lenny Krebs was clear when he said Wednesday’s practice was “by far” the worst the team had put together this season. After the Tigers 72-36 victory over Tippecanoe Valley at the Tiger Den Thursday night, Krebs was a little less displeased about it.

Can Connor Cover? Some (Not So) Fun Facts To Pass The Time

In recent weeks, I’ve been writing the introduction to this column last, after I finish up all of my picks for the week.

Tippecanoe Valley Beats Culver In Back And Forth Battle

Points were at a premium in Tippecanoe Valley’s 42-33 victory over Culver Academies Tuesday night. Both teams had just 20 points at halftime as defense was the name of the game. In the end, the aggressiveness of the Lady Vikings would pay off, as the home team ended the night …

The Penalty Box: Saying Goodbye To A Friend

Saturday night, I was sitting at my broadcast location at Norwell’s gym, getting ready to launch my 33rd season of girls basketball coverage on the radio here in Warsaw.

Warsaw’s Hernandez-Martinez Named 1st Team All-State

The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association all-state teams were announced Monday, honoring a handful of local athletes.

Amazin’ Hazen Book- Signing For Local Motorsports Legend Paul Hazen

It’s not every day a retired local mechanic and former International Harvester employee gets a book written about them, but it’s also not everyday you have someone so successful for so many years doing something they love.  Paul Hazen, from Columbia City, completed his 65th year in sprint car racing …

Grace Soccer Teams Clinch Spots In Crossroads League Semis

Grace’s men’s soccer team picked up a 1-0 win in a Crossroads League quarterfinal matchup with Mt. Vernon on Saturday night. The win moves Grace onto the semifinals where they will host Spring Arbor on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Spring Arbor advanced via an upset win over Indiana Wesleyan.

Local High School Sports Recaps For 11/5

Girls Basketball and Volleyball

Turnovers, Opportunistic Chargers End Tiger Football Season

An unidentified, well-mannered gentleman donning a Carroll hat whose grandson played for the Carroll Chargers came up to Warsaw head football coach Bart Curtis during postgame interviews, shook his hand, and said, “You had one hell of a game plan, but it’s too bad (Warsaw) couldn’t hang onto the football.”

Chip Shots: Bouncing Around With Indian Summer Energy

I believe what we’re experiencing outdoors will be our Indian summer, and its welcome weather adds bounce to my step, boosting my energy. Join me as I topic hop this morning.

Triton Gets Past Manchester In 47-37 Battle

Triton head coach Kennedy Krull did not mince words after her team’s Friday evening contest against the Manchester Lady Squires, despite the Trojans coming out on top with a 47-37 victory.

Warsaw Cheerleading Team Takes No. 4 Ranking To State Finals

The Warsaw Tiger cheerleading team has continued the school’s many successes during the fall sports season by qualifying for the Indiana Cheer Championship and going into the competition with the No. 4 ranking in the entire state. The competition will be held Saturday morning at New Castle High School.

Sectional Title On The Line When Warsaw Visits Carroll

A chance to hoist a sectional championship trophy for the second time in program history. That’s what Warsaw (8-2) will have when the Tigers travel to Fort Wayne to play Carroll (10-0) Friday, Nov. 4 in the IHSAA Class 6A Sectional 2 final. Kickoff at Gorsuch Complex is scheduled for …

Lancers Set To Host Inaugural Crossroads/Cascade Classic

A high-profile slate of NAIA basketball matchups are coming to Grace next week.

Wawasee Bests Manchester To Tip Off High School Hoops

Hoosier Hysteria was alive and well at the Hardwood Teepee at Wawasee High School Wednesday night as the Lady Warriors hosted Manchester in the tip-off game of the 2022-23 high school basketball season. Wawasee fans were able to spend their drive home happy as the Lady Warriors dominated the Lady …