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Iden Eyes Second Trip To State

KOKOMO - On June 6, Manchester's Nick Iden, Triton's Josh Heck and Whitko's Tim Mason will travel to the same place: the state finals. The three local athletes advanced out of Thursday's Kokomo Regional. Iden won the 110-meter high hurdles and placed second in the 300 low hurdles.Heck placed third in the pole vault.Mason placed fourth in the long jump. The top three regional finishers as well as any others with jumps or times that meet state cuts advance to Friday's state finals at North Central High School in Indianapolis. Marion won the 36-team meet with 73 points.Manchester was ninth with 29, Whitko 18th with 13, Triton 21st with eight and Tippecanoe Valley 25th with six. As usual, Iden took his results in stride. After all, he's done this before.He went to the state finals in both hurdles last year, placing seventh in the 300 hurdles. He may be doing it some more, too.Iden's just a junior.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw's Brodhead Breaks School Record

GOSHEN - After losing to rival Wawasee by one stroke in regular season Northern Lakes Conference play, Warsaw's varsity boys golf team did what it needed to do Saturday to come away with a share of the NLC championship. The Tigers, behind a record-setting performance from senior Jake Brodhead, shot 292 as a team and won Saturday's NLC Match at Maplecrest Country Club in Goshen. The Warriors, who went through the regular season undefeated, shot 297 to finish second and share the NLC championship with Warsaw. "It feels good," said third-year Warsaw coach Ben Barkey of beating Wawasee this time around."I know the boys didn't like losing to them by one stroke.This was a little redemption.The guys can feel good about this.They did what they had to do today." Following Warsaw and Wawasee in the eight-team field were Concord (302), Goshen (306), Northridge (309), NorthWood (315), Plymouth (321) and Elkhart Memorial (341).
Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Tigers, Vikings Return Experienced Golfers

As the 2004 high school girls golf season is about to get under way, one local team has a target on its back, while one local coach has a target in sight. After graduating just one player, No.2 player Katrina Bonahoom, from last year's team that won the sectional, finished second at the regional and eighth at the state finals, third-year coach Chris LaLonde's Warsaw Tigers should be a team to be reckoned with. "We definitely have some experience coming back," said LaLonde."We have a big target on our backs and I want to keep it fun and keep it simple.Some of the girls thought I was crazy last year when I said we could win sectional.We won sectional, finished second at regional and then finished eighth at state.If we work hard, we can have another very fine season." The head coach at Tippecanoe Valley since 1989, Roger Moriarty needs just six wins to reach 300 for his career.His 294 career wins are a combined total of both the boys and girls teams.
Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Boys Tie Memorial For Title

GOSHEN - It all came down to a last lean in the last race at the Goshen Boys Track Sectional Thursday. Needing at least a second-place finish in the sectional's final event, Warsaw's Jon Hill outleaned Elkhart Central's Nathaniel Banks, and the Tigers came up with the school's first sectional title since 1991 and first at Goshen, tying No.6 Elkhart Memorial with 117 points. Heading into that event, Warsaw led Memorial 109-107.The difference between first and second place is two points (10-8).Going into the final lap, it was clear Memorial would get first, but Central was giving Warsaw all it could handle for second. Hill was behind by a few meters heading into that final lap when he caught Banks, and it was back and forth right to the line.At first Warsaw looked to have been in third place, which would have given Memorial the title.After looking at the photo, it was determined that Hill had won the battle, and Warsaw celebrated.
Greg Jones, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Wabash Blanks Warsaw

Because of the recent unusually cold weather, the season opener for Warsaw's baseball team was delayed two days.It seems as though the Tigers' offense still needs some thawing out. When Warsaw did finally get to the diamond against Wabash Thursday, the Apaches' Heath Lehner shut the Tigers' offense down in a 6-0 decision.Lehner allowed just two hits and struck out 12 Warsaw batters. "I thought the Wabash pitcher (Lehner) challenged our hitters," Warsaw coach Will Shepherd said."He came after us the way a pitcher is supposed to." Warsaw managed only a single by Matt Kloser in the third and another single by Joe Stanley in the fourth.
Greg Jones, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Valley Tennis Team Sees Turnaround

BOURBON -ÊWhen Jack Shambaugh took over the Tippecanoe Valley girls tennis program three years ago, the Vikings went 6-10 in his first season.Last year the Valley squad went 12-4, and this year, the Vikings ended the regular season 12-2 after defeating Triton 3-2 Tuesday in Bourbon.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Hires Irwin, Warsaw Coaches Step Down

After much speculation, former Carroll (Fort Wayne) head boys basketball coach Rob Irwin was hired at Whitko High School as head boys basketball coach and athletic director during a school corporation board of trustees work session Tuesday. Irwin, who compiled a 129-79 record at Carroll with two sectional and two regional championships, was an assistant coach at Whitko High School from 1989-1994 under Bill Patrick. Irwin takes over coaching duties from Larry Lael, who stepped in shortly before the 2004-2005 season on an interim basis, and the athletic director position from Fred Fields, who also served his post on an interim basis. Fields said his motive for stepping down from the athletic director's position was to get back into the classroom. Irwin was believed by many to be the frontrunner for both posts, considering his ties to the community and a lack of stability in the boys basketball program.
Times-Union Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Athletic, Experienced Tigers Storm Into Regional

Some time ago, a TV commericial character named Max Headroom told everyone not to say the "P-word."Monday night in a phone conversation, Warsaw girls track coach Paul Boyd wasn't talking about name brand soda.He was using the "A and E words." "We have a lot of two and three-sport athletes," Boyd said."Our athleticism is really showing as we move along in the state tournament.We have a lot of good athletes on this team.They make me look good." Warsaw, along with participants from Tippecanoe Valley, Triton, Manchester, NorthWood, Whitko and Wawasee, will compete in tonight's Bremen Regional.Field events and the 3200 relay begin at 6 p.m.Trials for the running events are slated to start at 6;30 p.m., with the finals at 7:30 p.m. Not only are the Tigers athletic, but they're experienced.And Boyd is quick to point it out.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Golf Sectional Loaded With Talent

Three Kosciusko County high schools compete in Saturday's 11-team boys golf sectional at Rozella Ford. Those three teams -ÊTippecanoe Valley, No.15 Warsaw and No.16 Wawasee - are favored to take the top three places.The top three teams advance to the Homestead Regional at Chestnut Hills. "I can't remember when the sectional has been this talented," Warsaw coach Bob Turner said."You have us, Wawasee and Valley.CMA is a close fourth, and Northfield is a close fifth.You have three very good teams and two sleeper teams." Said Tippecanoe Valley coach Roger Moriarty: "Last year, all three of the county teams were pretty good.This year has been an exceptional year for area golf teams. "It depends on which day it is.Any one of the three teams, Warsaw, Wawasee or us, could win." Warsaw is 15-3, including 7-0 at Rozella Ford, its home course.Tippecanoe Valley is 14-2, including 4-0 at Rozella Ford, also its home course.Wawasee is 15-2.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tigers Sweep First Half Of NLC Season

Seven games down, seven to go. With a 7-1 win over Northridge Thursday, Warsaw improved to 7-0 in the Northern Lakes Conference, sweeping the first half of the conference season. The game was continued after being rained out April 30 in the bottom of the second inning with the score tied at 1-all.Northridge had scored in the top of the second inning, and William Knepper evened the score with a home run to open the bottom of the second frame. When the game resumed Thursday evening, Warsaw's Zack Smith was on third with one out. However, the score did not stay tied for long as Smith scored on a wild pitch that careened to the backstop, making the score 2-1 in Warsaw's favor. Northridge threatened to tie the score again in the top of the third when Austin Hoffman hit a double and then moved to third on a passed ball.It looked as though Hoffman would score when Zach Miller hit a fly ball to centerfield.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sport Editor- | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Takes Tourney

NAPPANEE - Four of five Wawasee golfers shot under 80 as the Warriors won Saturday's Northern Lakes Conference Tournament. Ryan Skaggs shot 77, Lucas White 75, Kyle Lundy 77 and Stephen Conrad 78 on McCormick Creek's par-72 18-hole course.Wawasee shot 307 to finish first, while Warsaw shot 314 for second place and NorthWood 319 for third place.Wawasee's other score was an 82 by Josh Abrams. The day may have belonged to Wawasee, but the season didn't. Even though Wawasee won the tournament, Warsaw won the Northern Lakes Conference title.Final NLC standings combine the tournament and regular season records.Warsaw went 6-0 in the NLC and placed second in the NLC Tournament to earn 13 points in the NLC.Wawasee went 4-2 in the NLC, and with the first place in the tournament, took second overall with 12 points.
Times-Union Staff Report- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Girls Win Seventh Straight Sectional Title

SYRACUSE - The final score showed Warsaw's girls tennis team beating the host Warriors 3-2 in Saturday's championship match of the Wawasee Sectional. In reality, it wasn't that close. A match that started shortly at 10 a.m., the Tigers didn't pose for photos with the trophy until approximately 12:45 p.m. Because of some quick work by Warsaw's doubles teams, as well as No.3 singles player Lauren Piper, the outcome of the match was decided in about an hour. Warsaw's No.1 doubles team of seniors Gabby Schlitt and Jill Harrison wasted no time in giving the Tigers their first team point, beating Wawasee senior Allison Thornburgh and junior Abby Cox 6-0, 6-1 in litte more than 25 minutes.
Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Tennis Players Wrap Up Warriors 4-1

SYRACUSE -ÊOn an afternoon that was perfect for tennis, the Wawasee Warriors played host to the Warsaw Tigers.The Tigers then took advantage of the weather and the Warrior hospitality to earn a 4-1 victory over Wawasee. Warsaw held a 1-0 lead after senior Kim Fluke defeated Kayla Auer in straight sets 6-0, 6-0 at the No.3 singles slot in the quickest match of the evening. The Tigers went up 2-0 after the next match finished.Warsaw's Ashley Cavert and Elizabeth Hann teamed up at No.2 doubles to play Wawasee's Ashley Bell and Alex Heckaman and came out with a 6-1, 6-0 victory. The next match to finish was the battle between Heather Van Puffelen of Warsaw and Shanda Bucher of Wawasee at No.2 singles.Van Puffelen came out on top 6-1, 6-4 to earn the third Tiger win to seal a Warsaw victory.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Legally Blind Lance Clay Aces Golf Course

WINONA LAKE -ÊMany golfers wish to have a single hole-in-one in a lifetime, but Lance Clay has had four.However, Clay's hole-in-one on the sixth hole at Raccoon Run last Tuesday is a bit out of the ordinary. Since 1990, Clay, 43, has been completely blind in his left eye and has 20/200 vision in his right, due to complications from diabetes.He takes more than 15 pills per day to keep his body from rejecting the kidney he received in a transplant in 1994. After he went blind, Clay lived on his own for a year and a half in Fort Wayne until his doctor told him he needed to begin kidney dialysis. "I did not want to be a burden to my dad or my sister," said Clay."They offered to help take care of me, but I decided to go to a nursing home instead." Clay moved into Miller's Merry Manor, where he lived for five years until Medicaid told him he was doing too well.In 1996, Clay moved into his own apartment in Warsaw, where he now lives independently.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Plymouth Wins NLC Tennis Tourney

NAPPANEE -ÊNorthWood may have hosted the Northern Lakes Conference Chamionships last Thursday and Saturday, but Northridge swept the singles contests and Plymouth swept the doubles competitions to steal the show. In the end, Plymouth took the trophy for the tournament, but Goshen, Plymouth and Northridge tied for first place in the overall conference standings, which take into consideration dual matches as well. Although Warsaw, Wawasee and NorthWood did not have anyone who placed first or second in the tournament, each team was pleased with its performance. Warsaw finished fourth, Wawasee fifth and NorthWood sixth. Wawasee and Warsaw earned two third-place finishes and one fifth-place finish each, while NorthWood had one third place and one fifth-place finish.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Advances To Regional Championship

MIDDLEBURY -ÊLooking at the records of the teams in the Northridge Tennis Regional, Warsaw had the toughest road, facing 16-0 Fairfield. However, when all was said and done, Fairfield left with its first loss of the season, 5-0, and Warsaw advanced to the regional final where the 15-2 Tigers will play 9-8 Elkhart Central. Warsaw's quickest win came at the No.1 singles position.Tiger freshman Jessica Davis led from the first set to the last set and defeated Fairfield's Heather Kryder 6-2, 6-1. Then Warsaw's No.1 doubles combo of Kara Kesler and Amber Barrett picked up the second point of the night, defeating Fairfield's Stephanie Gross and Stephanie Tarman 6-4, 6-4. Warsaw's third point of match came from the No.2 singles postion.Tiger junior Lauren Witzky topped previously unbeaten Falcon Elizabeth Weybright 6-0, 6-3 to give Warsaw its third point of the night and the secure the regional win.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Dickerson Set To Return To Coaching

Phil Jensen knows how tough it is to get a first job in the football coaching profession.He also knows how important that first step is.And so he wanted to return the favor to the man who gave him his start. But someone beat him to it. Former Wawasee High School head coach Myron Dickerson was set to come on board the Warsaw Community High School football coaching as a volunteer assistant and scout.But just before practice was to start this week, Dickerson received another offer.An opportunity he could not pass up. So instead of Dickerson making his return to coaching for the Tigers, he will be on the staff at the University of Missouri at Rolla as the defensive secondary coach. "This came along, and it was considerably more lucrative, especially since I was going to be a volunteer coach at Warsaw," Dickerson said.
Greg Jones, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Memorial Day Or Game Day?

"Memorial Day much more than barbecues." That was the headline to a story by David A.Beall in Saturday morning's edition of the Times-Union that had local veterans giving the true definition of the fourth Monday in May. My father, a Vietnam-era Air Force veteran and past commander of Warsaw American Legion Post 49, was quoted in that story as saying, "It's a day to remember the veterans who paid a great price for this country - those who died, but also those who were wounded and those who came back with other problems." That's what May 31 is all about! The last day in May has nothing to do with picnics, barbecues or parties. Don't get me wrong.I love my job, but when I had to tell my dad I couldn't make it to the Memorial Service at Oakwood Cemetary because I was covering the IHSAA baseball sectional at Wawasee High School, he was almost as disgruntled as I was.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Short-Handed Tigers Take Third

Little did Troy Akers know it then, but events on April 20 would determine where his team placed in the May 20 Goshen Boys Track and Field Sectional. April 20 was the night Warsaw lost senior sprint star Jon Hill to a pulled hamstring. Hill, nowhere near 100 percent, returned to the track last night for the first time since April 20.He ran, but he did not place high enough to have any effect on the meet.Warsaw, 7-0 during the regular season, took third place with 87 points.Elkhart Central won the meet with 125.50, and NorthWood took second with 99.50.Elkhart Central advances to next week's regional, as do the top four athletes in each event.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

FORT WAYNE - Grace College women's basketball coach Lori Wynn sees the banners hanging from the rafters.

Wynn sees that kind of success for Grace in the future. But the future is not now, and the present-day Lancers saw their season end at 5-23 with an 84-43 Tuesday loss to 27-1 Saint Francis. Two former Manchester High School standouts paced No.1 Saint Francis.Former Squire Megan Eckert, a freshman reserve at Saint Francis, hit 5 of 7 three-pointers and led the Cougars with 17 points to earn game MVP honors.Sophomore reserve Katie Parker, who played with Eckert at Manchester, shot 6 of 7 from the field and added 15 points. Senior guard Eve Arthur scored 12 and Tracey Mantegna 10 for the Lancers. For the second time in four days, Grace College's women's basketball team faced No.1 Saint Francis. On Saturday, the Lancers, in last place in the MCC with a 2-12 record, lost but played the first-place Cougars (14-0 in MCC) to a 68-63 game.
knows Saint Francis is the No. 1 NAIA team in the nation, knows the Cougars played in the NAIA national title game last year and knows the Cougars have won the Mid-Central Conference every season sinc | July 28, 2016
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