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Chip Shots: As I Type…

I shamelessly brought my laptop to the Northridge-Goshen IHSAA Class 4A Sectional semifinal last night to complete my column. There were so many options for today’s thoughts.

Warsaw Shakes Off Slow Start, Powers Past Elkhart

Hosting IHSAA 4A Sectional 4 at the Tiger Den on Friday night, the Warsaw girls basketball team began their playoff campaign against Elkhart in the semifinals after drawing a bye. Things didn’t exactly start out the way the hosts wanted, but they were able to right the ship and get …

Warsaw Clinches Share Of NLC With Win Over Mishawaka

As the lone undefeated team left in the Northern Lakes Conference with just two games to go, the Warsaw boys basketball team had a chance to clinch at least a share of the conference title at home against Mishawaka Thursday night. They were able to do just that, leading for …

Lancers Hold Off Trojans In OT Win, Their Sixth Straight

Grace’s men’s basketball team won its second overtime game of the season on Wednesday night.

The Penalty Box: Thin Ice Ruins The Winter

Fishing is my favorite hobby.

Valley Opens Sectional Play With Win Over West Noble

The Tippecanoe Valley girls’ win on Tuesday night wasn’t the prettiest, but at this time of year that doesn’t matter. The team was able to survive and advance with a victory in the opening game of the 3A Sectional Tournament at Fairfield, pulling away late to defeat West Noble 40-19.

Ian Scott’s 29 Points Lift Lancers Past Spring Arbor

A dominant second-half performance from Ian Scott helped Grace’s men’s basketball team skip by Spring Arbor 90-76 on Saturday.

Big Third Quarter Propels Warsaw Past Elkhart

It took Warsaw until the second half to fully look like itself Saturday night at North Side Gym, but once the Tigers did, they appeared to be right at home — which is precisely what coach Matt Moore wanted at this particular venue.

Chip Shots: February... You Know What That Means

This first full week of February signals the beginning of the end in the winter scholastic sports season. Area schools competing in swimming and diving, wrestling, and girls’ basketball will fight starting today and on through the week to survive, advance, and earn one more week of practice.

Warsaw Defeats NorthWood To Take First Place In NLC

One of the most anticipated games in Northern Indiana each year took place at the Tiger Den Friday night, with Warsaw and NorthWood facing off in a game with some huge implications. The stakes were simple: win, and take over first place in the Northern Lakes Conference. It was a …

Lancer Baseball Program Ready With High Expectations

The Grace College baseball program is primed to take on the 2025 season, making consistent strides under the direction of seventh-year head coach Ryan Roth.

Whitko Outlasts Wawasee In Regular Season Finale

Two of the better area girls basketball teams met in South Whitley Thursday night for one final tune up before the state playoffs begin next week. In a game that was fast-paced and fun for the entirety of the contest, it was Whitko holding on to beat Wawasee 63-53 to …

Grace Men Tame Wildcats For Fourth Straight Win

Grace’s men’s basketball team flexed its muscles during an 89-75 win over Indiana Wesleyan on Wednesday.

Tippy Valley Comes From Behind To Beat Elkhart

Playing in their final regular season game before the 50th IHSAA girls basketball tournament tips off next week, Tippecanoe Valley hosted Elkhart for its final tuneup before the playoffs. The Lady Vikings trailed for much of the game before coming on strong late and holding on in the fourth quarter …

The Penalty Box: Girls Basketball’s Golden Moment

We are on the verge of the Indiana girls basketball state tournament, which starts next Tuesday. This tournament is a big deal every year, but this one is different.