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Angola Stings No. 4 NorthWood

ANGOLA - Steve Neff sees a silver lining in NorthWood's 57-47 girls basketball loss to Angola on Thursday. "I don't mind going into the tournament having lost to a couple teams in our sectional," he said."We'll have a little bit of motivation heading into it." While the Angola Hornets (12-3) had heart, Class 3A No.4 NorthWood (12-3) lacked it, the coaches say. "We didn'tcome out to play, they did.We just came out in the second half flat," Neff said. "We helped them out tonight.They played aggressive.They came out with intensity.They wanted the game more than we did.In most aspects of the game they were better than us." The Angola defense forced 16 turnovers and found the Panthers struggling in almost every area of play. The Hornets defense also shut down the Panthers inside game and outside game.
Dean Jackson, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Talented Marion Earns National Ranking

MARION - The first thing Moe Smedley does is laugh. Smedley, the former Manchester Squires coach who's now at Marion, has coached varsity boys basketball for 20 years.This year's Marion team is 15-0, ranked No.1 in the Indiana coaches poll, ranked No.1 in the Associated Press 4A poll and ranked No.3 in USA Today's national poll.This Friday Marion comes to Warsaw to face the 10-3 Tigers. What causes Smedley to guffaw is the question on whether this is the easiest season he's had in 21 years. "Heavens no," he says."You don't sit back and kick your feet up.The public perception is you just roll the ball out there. "That's not the case." Smedley finds he has two opponents this year: the other team and the attention. Not only must Marion beat the other team, the coaches must make sure all the acclaim, the press, the recognition does not eat away at the team.This is why Smedley says this is not his easiest coaching job in 21 years.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Sharp-Shooting Tigers Blister Squires

It was raining threes in Warsaw Tuesday night. Warsaw's girls basketball team hosted Manchester Tuesday night, and the Squires fell 79-51.However, the story of the fourth quarter was Warsaw's three-point shooting abilities. Hillary O'Connell jump-started the final stanza with a three-pointer at the 7:42 mark.Then Ashley Wyatt followed suit with a trey of her own.Jenna Rooney hit the third three-pointer for the Tigers with 6:02 remaining in the quarter, and at the 3:43 mark, Christy Colt netted a two-point goal and the free throw after the foul for the last three-point play of the game for Warsaw. "When you have them banking three pointers like that, there's not much you can do," said Manchester coach Keri Nichols."They haven't hit that many three-pointers all year." In all, Warsaw hit seven three-pointers in the game, with two coming from O'Connell and Rooney.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Comeback Falls Short

SOUTH WHITLEY - For an eight-minute span, Fort Wayne North certainly looked dominant against Whitko Saturday.The Redskins opened the game by making 11 of 14 shots and had a 27-8 run that began with five minutes to play in the first quarter.That spurt gave North a 33-14 advantage with five minutes to play in the second quarter. However, from that point on, Whitko controlled the game, chipping away at the lead.The Wildcats got as close as one point, but lost the game 58-57 with two missed free throws in the final five seconds. Whitko's Jeremiah Laws and North's Vernard Hollins were both hot early in the game.Laws scored eight points in the first four minutes as Whitko stayed close.But Hollins had 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting in the first quarter, including a pair of three-pointers with less than one minute left in the opening period.His bombs came back to back after North had taken a 19-14 lead and began a string of 14 consecutive points for the Redskins.
Jason Knavel, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Trip To Maple City Sweet For Tiger Boys

GOSHEN - A team that hasn't been playing at full strength, first-year coach Doug Ogle said his Warsaw boys basketball team got just what the doctor ordered Friday night. In the return of 5-foot-6 sophomore point guard Michael Moore, out the first 10 games of the season after shoulder surgery, the Tigers played more like the team Ogle said they could be, downing host Northern Lakes Conference foe Goshen 50-48 in dramatic fashion. Capping off his impressive season debut, the silky smooth ball-handling Moore found a wide open Adam Griggs for the winning layup with two seconds left, halting Goshen's three-game win streak and giving the Redskins their first conference loss of the season. Goshen inbounded the ball with one second remaining, a bomb down court to senior Andrew Hershberger, whose three-pointer at the buzzer was blocked by Griggs.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Grace Men Outrun St. Francis 106-95

WINONA LAKE -ÊGrace College men's basketball coach Jim Kessler had one piece of advice for his players before facing No.10 University of St.Francis Thursday night. "You've got to believe." And his Lancers listened.Grace (9-14, 2-3 MCC) downed Mid-Central Conference opponent St.Francis (14-9, 3-2 MCC) 106-95 in the highest scoring regulation game of the season for the Lancers. Grace's Matt Abernethy listened especially well, scoring 36 points and pulling down 13 rebounds to lead the Lancers in both categories. "We go to Matt a lot," said Kessler."He's a good, steady workhorse.We call him 'The Moose,' and I think that's appropriate." "The Moose" gave the Lancers the spark they needed early in the first half.After the Cougars netted a three-pointer to start the game, Abernethy hit a field goal to put Grace with in one.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Grapplers Lose Tie-Breaker To Concord

When Warsaw wrestled Northern Lakes Conference opponent Concord Tuesday, the final score of 33-33 went as a loss for the Tigers after a consideration of criteria. The Minutemen had more six-point victories, six to Warsaw's five, so they were awarded the team win. "We were down and we kept coming back," said Warsaw coach Tony Boley."I was very proud of this effort." Assistant coach Scott Hutcherson praised the team in a meeting on the mat. "I saw some great wins," he told the team."I saw some great pins, and I saw you battling back." Afterwards he was quick to add, "Of course we would have liked a win, but we wrestled well and we got pins from guys who normally wouldn't get pins." The Tigers gave up forfeits in three weight-classes, but in actual on-the-mat meetings, the team score was 33-15. The competition opened at 160 pounds with a forfeit awarded to Concord.
Jim Brenneman, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Pilgrims Prevail In Triple Overtime Thriller

SYRACUSE - If Friday night's game between Northern Lakes Conference foes No.8 (3A) Plymouth and Wawasee were broadcast on ESPN, it would be dubbed an "Instant Classic". The two teams played a game more reminiscent of pre-class basketball days with both teams scraping for position in an ultra-competitive NLC and looking to avoid a dreaded second conference loss. In other words, it was an old fashioned donnybrook. It took three overtimes, two dramatic three pointers and one layup with one second remaining in the third and final overtime for the Pilgrims to escape from the Hardwood Tepee with a 75-74 win. The final 50 seconds of the contest were frenetic with the state's leading scorer and all-state candidate Kyle Benge missing a three-pointer that was collected by Wawasee post player Ryan Kauchak.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Area Boys Basketball Notebook

The 89 points (89-64) that Tippecanoe Valley scored Friday against Northfield is believed to be the most scored by a Gregg Sciarra-coached Viking basketball team.Sciarra has been the Vikings' coach since 1991. Valley's 89 points scored against Northfield are 24 more than the Vikings scored against any opponent this season.Valley's previous high, 65, came in a 66-65 loss to Rochester in the Plymouth Tournament. As the season goes on, the Vikings are finding they have three go-to players offensively: shooting guard Eric Love and forwards JayDee Parker and Brandon Eaton.Love scored 39, Eaton 33 and Parker 32 in Valley's two games last weekend.
Compiled by Times-Union Sports Staff- | July 28, 2016

On The Court Basketball Previews

No.1 (4A) MARION AT WARSAW Tip-off: 6:15 p.m.Friday in Warsaw Coaches: Moe Smedley (Marion), Al Rhodes (Warsaw) Records: Marion 15-0; Warsaw 10-3 Last Game: Marion 86, Lafayette Jefferson 47; Warsaw 42, Concord 39 Last Year: Marion 73, Warsaw 41 Matchup: Marion comes into Warsaw with a 15-0 record and a No.3 national ranking.The Giants will look to Zach Randolph, who averages 23.4 points and 16 rebounds per game.Allen Miller adds 11.8 points per game while teammate Matt Backs chips in 11.6.Todd Chin scores 8.7 point per game for the Marion squad.Warsaw will look to fill the space left by big-man Steve Siebenmorgen, who is still questionable for this weekend.The Tigers will look to Chris Wiggins and his 13.1 points per game and Zach Nelson and his 11.4 points per game to lead the offensive attack.Nelson also leads the Warsaw squad by pulling down 5.4 rebounds per game.
Times-Union Sports Staff- | July 28, 2016

Local Police Add Personnel, Patrols For Y2K

With all the hype given to the possibility of Y2K problems, area police agencies are preparing to ease the worries of residents by putting in extra hours. The Kosciusko County Sheriff's Department is keeping its second-shift (2 to 10 p.m.) officers on duty until midnight New Year's Eve, and third-shift officers (10 p.m.to 6 a.m.) will stay on later New Year's Day to make sure there aren't any problems and so that extra patrol vehicles will be on the road. Also, according to Sheriff Aaron Rovenstine, 10 reserve officers will be working during the holiday and at least one officer will be posted at the fire station of each town in the county that doesn't have a police department.That way, Rovenstine said, if a problem does occur, citizens can go to the fire stations for help.Officers are equipped with radios, and the KCSD communications system is Y2K compliant. Rovenstine said he is not anticipating any problems, but is preparing in the event something does go wrong.
Ruth Anne Lipka, Times-Union Lifestyles Editor- | July 28, 2016

For Some People Change Is A Difficult Thing

The debate over proposed developments in Winona Lake is proof of something I've known for a long time: For some people, change is a difficult thing. Since the outset of Winona Restoration Partners' dealings in Winona Lake, there have been naysayers. Brent Wilcoxson and Dane Miller, the partners in Winona Restoration, have taken a little heat.At the same time, they have taken a lot of praise. I have never doubted that Wilcoxson and Miller have the best interest of Winona Lake at heart. They live there.It's their town.Of course they want what's best for it. Problem is, not everyone agrees with them about what the best is. There are several issues at hand, really.The one that has drawn the most hue and cry recently from the citizenry is the alcohol issue. The developers have proposed an upscale restaurant as part of their project.The restaurant would serve alcohol.This is a major concern for more than a few Winona Lake residents.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Boys Edge Concord Minutemen

DUNLAP -ÊLast saturday Warsaw senior Jerad Shaw threw 18 points in the final period to lead the Tigers past Goshen. Shaw was once again clutch Friday night scoring 13 of his team high 15 in the fourth quarter.Greg Clay found Shaw underneath the basket with less than a minute to play for what turned out to be a three point play. Warsaw edged out the Concord Minutemen 55-51 to move their winning streak to 13.The Tigers haven't lost since their first game of the season against Columbia City Nov.24th. Friday night's contest was Channel 46's Game of the Week and was played as so.The contest was hotly contested as there were 19 ties or lead changes during the course of the game. Warsaw took charge early, jumping out to a 5-0 lead.Concord was plagued early by turnovers and fouls.
DAN RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Caston Captures The 'Flat' Battle

MENTONE - Caston's and Tippecanoe Valley's basketball teams played Saturday, so why were both head coaches talking about their Friday games afterward? Because both felt those games played a role in Caston's 69-58 win over Valley.Caston, ranked fourth in the Class A poll, improved to 8-1.Valley slid to 3-8. Caston went into Argos - the Dragons are ranked 11th in Class A - and won 82-71 on Friday, the second time in a month the Comets beat the Dragons.Caston and Argos are big-time small-school rivals. Valley players were still recovering from their 89-64 Friday win over Northfield in a frenetic-paced game reminiscent of the high-scoring 1990 Vikings.The most points these Vikings had scored previously in a game this season was 65. So Saturday's game didn't have that spark.Caston players lacked that fire in their eyes.Valley players lacked that fire in their eyes.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Katrina: Was The Response Really That Bad?

I will be the first to admit that the government's response to Hurricane Katrina was delayed. And there is no question that there is plenty of room for improvement. But for crying out loud, the one time our government should come together in unity over an issue, what do they do? Turn it into one of the most divisive, contentious issues of the modern era. It's a disaster, people.Come on.Let's all get on the same page. As I said, the government's efforts after the hurricane were far from perfect. But here are some of the phrases I am hearing being bandied about: "National disgrace." "Abysmal failure." "Abject ineptitude." "Shameful." "Scandalous." "Negligent." "Derelict." "Futile." And those were just the pundits and politicians talking. Then, as a matter of course and right on cue, the Hollywood types - actors, actresses, rap artists - showed up and started blathering on about how W doesn't care about black people or poor people.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

Broadcaster Rita Price Honored By IHSAA Tonight

After 30 years of sports broadcasting, Rita Price is getting her day in the sun. Tonight at the Tippecanoe Valley-Wawasee girls basketball game in Akron, Indiana High School Athletic Association Commissioner Blake Ress will recognize price with the 2001-02 Distinguished Media Service Award. "I'm highly honored," said Price."I have received other awards, but this one is from the IHSAA.It is a highly coveted award because it is a state-wide award." But don't expect to see the 59-years-young broadcaster taking time to smell the roses tonight.She still has a job to do. The ceremony will take place between the JV and varsity games so Price can still broadcast all the play-by-play action for her listeners. For the past 43 years, WRSW listeners have tuned in to hear Price's familiar voice. After graduating from Bourbon High School in 1959, she began working at the radio station, hosting and singing on a live variety show.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Use 23-2 Run To Zip Past Raiders

Fueled by a 23-2 run in the second quarter, the Warsaw Tigers defeated Northridge 75-34 to keep their Northern Lakes Conference record unblemished. The Tigers jumped out to an early 4-0 lead in the first quarter, but Northridge made a comeback and scored four straight baskets to take an 8-4 lead. However, that was the largest lead the Raiders would hold.The Tigers fought back to tie the score at 10, and by the end of the quarter the score was knotted at 12-12. "We hadn't played since last Tuesday," said Warsaw coach Will Wienhorst, "and we just didn't come out of the blocks." The the wheels of the Northridge machine fell off. The Tigers jump-started the second frame with Hilary O'Connell, Christy Colt and Jenna Rooney combining for eight unanswered baskets.Northridge's first points of the quarter did not come until the 6:00 mark when Gretchen Herto hit two free throws to make the score 20-14.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Bringing Back Brannock Pays Off For Warriors

First we had Rocky. Then we had Jason. Now we have Dale. As in Dale Brannock, The Return. Dale Brannock ...he's back. Dale Brannock II. Titles for the next big hollywood sequel. Not quite. But Wawasee girls basketball coach Kem Zolman has a blockbuster on his hands. When Zolman took over the reins of the girls program in Syracuse, he made one of the finest personnel decisions in the history of high school sports by asking Brannock to return to Wawasee as his assistant. Brannock was the head coach at Wawasee from 1981 to 1988.During his tenure, the Warriors were simply dominant, winning sectional championships every year but '88, three regional championships and placing as a state runnerup in 1985. Brannock approached Zolman at last year's sectional and offered his services in any way to keep Zolman in Syracuse.
Ora M. Freeman, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Estate Tax Proposals Sound Good

It's the American Dream. You start your own business.For the first few years, things are pretty lean.Then it starts to catch on.You make a little money.You hire a few more people.You make a little more money.The business blossoms and becomes successful. A couple of your kids join you in the family business.They continue its tradition of success.You enjoy a fruitful retirement, secure in the knowledge that the business will be carried on successfully. Throughout your entire life you have honestly and faithfully paid your taxes. Finally, you die.Then your spouse dies. What next? The government takes up to 60 percent of the nest egg you have amassed for your heirs. Doesn't seem right, does it? Some members of Congress don't think it's right, either.Both of Indiana's senators - Richard Lugar and Dan Coats - think the estate tax needs work.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016

The Problem With Kerry

Lately I find myself feeling the need to give John Kerry advice. He's slipping in the polls and I really can't say I want the guy to be our next president. But it amazes me sometimes how a dumb, unenlightened Hoosier like me can see things so clearly that seem to elude Kerry's campaign advisers. Last Saturday night, former President Clinton - before undergoing quadruple bypass surgery - called Kerry and told him he needed to stop talking about Vietnam and start talking about domestic issues. (That, not so coincidentally, is exactly what I told Kerry in my column of Aug.28.I suppose Kerry didn't read it, though.) Kerry decided that's probably a good idea, so now he's on a domestic issue - the economy.Well, not so much the economy.It's jobs. OK, here's some more advice.To run on a huge job problem, there first must be a huge job problem. And there simply isn't.
GARY GERARD, Times-Union Managing Editor- | July 28, 2016
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