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Lancers Take Down Firestorm, Spartans Conclude Wrestling Schedule

Lady Lancers' Offense Muted In Semifinal Loss

Grace’s women’s basketball team fell 60-44 to No. 12 Indiana Wesleyan on Friday night in the Crossroads League semifinals.

Warsaw Hoopsters Enjoy Champions’ Week Energy

The Warsaw Tigers boys’ basketball team just completed Champions’ Week in practice at the Tiger Den Wednesday, followed by a ten-minute game with the Carrol Chargers’ Champions Friday night in Huntertown.

Wawasee Thumps Tippy Valley In Regular Season Finale

The Warriors of Wawasee got a little boost as the team heads into the postseason after emerging from their regular season finale against Tippecanoe Valley with a 42-26 victory. Wawasee ends the regular season with an 8-14 record, while the Vikings finish at 13-9.

Warsaw Finishes Regular Season With Win Over Carroll

After a home-heavy first half of the season, the Warsaw Tigers finished a second half, road game-filled gauntlet with a 62-50 victory over the Carroll Chargers. Warsaw finishes its regular season with a 16-7 record.

TBL – A Different League - Showcased Locally Last Night And Tonight

The Basketball League (TBL) CEO Evelyn Magley holds the distinction as the first African American woman to ever own a male professional sports league in the United States. This CEO fluidly mentions the tagline “TBL – a different league” when she discusses what makes TBL so special.

Warsaw Athletic Hall Of Fame Welcomes Inaugural Class

After having to wait an extra year due to COVID-19, the inaugural class of the Warsaw Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame was honored and inducted at the Heritage Room in Winona Lake Thursday night.

Grace Downs MVNU To Reach CL Tourney Semifinals

Grace’s men’s basketball team produced one of its most complete games of the season in the quarterfinals of the Crossroads League Tournament.

Grace Pulls Off Upset In Crossroads League Quarterfinals

Grace’s women’s basketball secured a dramatic 68-62 win over St. Francis in the quarterfinals of the Crossroads League Tournament on Tuesday evening.

Tigers’ Dominant Third Quarter Leads To 56-40 Win Over Vikings

Isaiah 11:6 reads, “…and a little child shall lead them.” Warsaw freshman Carson Gould, the team’s backup point guard, was challenged by Tiger head coach Matt Moore to assemble a team to start the second half determined to reverse their fortunes. Gould the Younger had one quarter of eligibility left …

The Penalty Box: Time To Deal With The Transgender Issue

At the urging of some of this column’s most loyal followers, I have decided to address the issue of transgender athletes in Indiana High School sports. Again, we must start with some foundational ground rules.

Pair Of Lancers Track And Field Athletes Earn NCCAA Honors

After a historic showing at the Crossroads League Indoor Championships, two Grace track and field members earned NCCAA Athlete of the Week honors.

Wawasee’s Harper Wins Sectional 100 Backstroke In School-Record Time

Wawasee sophomore Nathan Harper set a school record helped the Warriors place fourth out of 10 teams Saturday, Feb. 19  in the IHSAA Northridge Sectional for boys swimming and diving.

Squires Fall To Braves 61-41 In TRC Action

The visiting Maconaquah Braves shifted their fast-break attack into high gear in the fourth quarter on 10 for 12 shooting to defeat the Manchester Squires 61-41 in Three Rivers Conference (TRC) basketball action in Manchester’s Jungle Friday night.

Lancers’ Davidson, Ryman Selected To CsSIDA All-District Team

Frankie Davidson of Grace’s men’s basketball team earned a spot on the CoSIDA Academic All-District Team. Davidson is leading Grace in scoring with 18.9 points per game.