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Leo Runs By Whitko

SOUTH WHITLEY - Whitko played host to the Leo Lions Friday night in a rematch of last year's sectional game.Leo ran by the Wildcats 33-7. Leo drew first blood in the game.The Whitko defense held Leo on a fourth down play to take possession of the football on their 8-yard line.On the next play Leo's Lance Carey caught the fumble in the air and ran the eight yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead after the kick. Whitko's offense was held to five yards in the first quarter.The Leo defense continually put pressure on the front line and were often in the backfield "We just didn't play well tonight.We were audibleizing on plays when we shouldn't have.We were just out of sync," Whitko coach Bryan Sprunger said. Leo ate up the clock with a sustained drive beginning at the end of the first quarter.Justin Woods of Leo ran for a three-yard touchdown to increase the lead to 14-0.
Cliff Tanner, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Bellamy Jumps From The Sidelines To The State Finals

The boy first caught Rachel Etherington's eye last year in her physical education class. When the class played basketball, Warsaw sophomore Justin Bellamy jumped so high he grabbed rebounds above the rim.He stood a modest 6 feet, but he could dunk the basketball. You need to try out for basketball or the track team, Etherington told Bellamy.But Bellamy, who had not played organized athletics since elementary school and found trying to pass the 10th grade hard enough, ignored Etherington, who doubled as the school's assistant athletic director. Unfazed, Etherington continued to badger Bellamy.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Advances To Sectional Final In Dramatic Fashion

SOUTH WHITLEY- After Whitko's dramatic 3-1 win over Peru, rife with late-inning heroics, the post game celebration resembled one reserved for championships.For all intents and purposes it is with Peru and Whitko considered the two best teams in the Whitko Sectional field.Whitko coach Marla Burkhart knows however that anything can happen but feels this year's team won't have a let down. "This team I don't have to worry about.They don't ever give up.They know anything can happen in any game, in any inning.We've come up against that this year and learned from it." Wednesday night's contest was a defensive struggle with both sides showing some range on defense.Whitko's Jacky Arnett saved an extra base hit in the bottom of the second when she dove on a hot shot to right by Crystal Callander to end the inning.Whitko, while on their home field, was listed as the visitor last night.
Daniel Riordan, TImes-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Letter To His Airness

Dear MJ, I watched the first game of the NBA Finals Wednesday night, and I must say, it just wasn't right.Sure, the hoopla was there, but something was definitely missing. I know what was missing.That's why I'm writing this.You were missing, MJ.No bald dome.No tongue.No "Be like Mike" Gatorade commercials.No chalking your hands in front of the scorers' bench.No Spike Lee hounding you from the front row.No ...well, you get the picture. You see, MJ, watching the finals without you is liking eating soup beans without cornbread.Driving a car without gas.Gene Simmons and KISS without makeup.It's just not the same. I've watched the Tim Duncan show, and, yeah, he got game, but we need an experienced leader.Someone who can carry this ill-tattered, 50-game-a-season league on his shoulders.We need the guy who encouraged us to shave our domes bald, drink Gatorade and eat Wheaties.MJ, we need you.
Pole Position column By Dale Hubler, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Golfers Win State Championship

FRANKLIN - Richmond looked the part.Warsaw played the part. The Tigers, down three strokes after the first day of play at the Indiana boys state golf championships, overcame the deficit to the Red Devils and Leo to win their first golf title in school history with a score of 37-over par 613 at the Legends of Indiana Golf Course Wednesday. Warsaw teed off with Richmond and Leo in the final pairing of the day, a day that was dominated by wind gusts as high as 40 miles per hour. The Red Devils, all dressed in red shirts and black shorts with bleached-blonde hair and Oakley sunglasses hanging from their ears on the back of their heads, looked like the cream of the golf crop. Warsaw, dressed like hit men with black shirts and black shorts, played like the cream of the golf crop.
DANIEL RIORDAN, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Whitko Hires New Girls Hoops Coach

SOUTH WHITLEY -ÊWhitko High School approved the hiring of Rob Bell as its new girls basketball coach at Monday's school board meeting. Bell replaces Ryan Cunningham, who was 17-66 in his four-year tenure at Whitko. Bell, 31, is a graduate of Garrett High School and IPFW. Bell spent the past four seasons as an assistant under Wayne Krieger at Columbia City High School. Krieger was recently inducted into the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame in New Castle. "Coaching under Coach Krieger and dealing with him and his family was a blessing," said Bell."I saw the way he approaches the game and life.I think it gives me credibility with the girls (at Whitko)," said Bell. Bell will be assisted in the 2006-2007 season by Randy Sands and Dee Dee Maggert.Sands will be the junior varsity coach while Maggert will be the freshman coach and a varsity assistant.
Daniel Riordan, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Etherington Bolts Warsaw For Mishawaka

After serving as Warsaw Community High School's assistant athletic director for four years, Rachel Etherington has taken a job closer to home. Etherington, who drove back and forth to Warsaw from Elkhart, took an assistant principal's position at Mishawaka High School at Tuesday's school board meeting. "Financially it's a good opportunity," Warsaw athletic director Dave Fulkerson said."She's been working on her administrative license. "She was driving an hour and a half (round trip), and she only lives 10 minutes from Mishawaka.She applied for one other job a month ago." Etherington completed her master's degree in 1999 at IPFW and got her administrative license in 2000. Etherington said Mishawaka principal Joseph Trimboli urged her to apply for the opening.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

The Loss Of The Track Is Still Felt Today

No other event has generated as much controversy or "Letters to the Editor" as the closing of the Warsaw Speedway. Ten years ago today the dust settled and the final checkered flag waved over the historic track that was located along the shores of Winona Lake at the Kosciusko County Fairgrounds. Although the track had been in operation since the mid-1940s, nine Winona Lake residents filed suit to close the facility and end the weekly racing because of noise and dust complaints. The fair board conceded and signed a legal agreement that banned oval track racing forever at the fairgrounds. For the 2,000-plus regular fans and drivers that attended every week, the closing was a source of sadness and bitterness that continues to this day.
Kim Gregory Baney, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Warsaw Spikers Bury 'Busco, Northfield

CHURUBUSCO - Any reports of the demise of the Warsaw volleyball team were certainly premature. After returning only one starter from last year's semistate team, the Tigers came into this season with little idea of how they might fare in the upcoming campaign. But the program is alive and kicking, thank you. The new-look Tigers opened the 1997 campaign looking like the Warsaw teams of old with two convincing wins over Northfield (15-7, 15-7) and Churubusco (15-4, 15-12) Tuesday in the traditional three-way opener. Northfield beat Churbuscuo 15-8, 15-8 in the first match. Unleashing a deep, talented squad, second-year Warsaw coach Jamie Byron wasn't surprised by the early success of a relatively inexperienced team. "In the stats, it looks like we lost everything," Byron said."But we had all these girls playing JV or varsity last year, and they were playing the whole season.They didn't have to sit the bench.That experience has really paid off.
Greg Jones, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Tiger Netters Go Down To The Wire

As Warsaw's tennis players were competing in their home season opener Wednesday afternoon, a hot-air balloon with the words "The Secret's Out - Kosciusko County" passed overhead. And it may not be long before the secret's out on Warsaw's tennis team.If yesterday is an accurate indication, coach Andy Lewis' young team could have a good year. Warsaw defeated Elkhart Central 3-2.Lewis could pick out many highlights.Craig Harman, who moved from the No.3 singles spot last season to the No.1 spot this year, bounced back from a 6-4 loss in his first set to win the last two 6-1, 7-6 (8-6) to beat Mike Bloss. A little talk with the coach seemed to put him on track.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

NorthWood Comes From Behind To Beat Bremen

NAPPANEE - The very thing that almost put NorthWood's football team away Friday night gave it a win over Bremen at Jim Andrews Memorial Field - the big play. But in the end it was the Panthers who came up with the biggest play of all as they topped the Lions (0-2) 34-28 in overtime.The win improves 3A No.1 NorthWood's record to 2-0. After the two teams played to four-quarter stalemate, Bremen took the first possession of the overtime period and fumbled on the first play.NorthWood senior Andy Mitschelen recovered the loose ball. The play was a redemption of sorts for Mitschelen.With 45 seconds left in regulation he missed a 17-yard field goal that could have changed things drastically. Instead it was NorthWood quarterback Charlie Roeder throwing a 10-yard touchdown to Chaz Scherer to secure the come-from-behind win on NorthWood's first play of overtime.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Triton Walks Its Way To Loss

UNION MILLS -ÊA high school baseball game could not be any closer. The score was tied at 5-all in the bottom of the seventh.Bases juiced.Two outs.Full count. The final pitch of the game was a ball that sent the winning run across the plate. Unfortunately for the Triton Trojans, that winning run belonged to the Tri-Country Cavaliers in the first game of the South Central Regional Saturday morning. Tri-County was up 3-1 until the top of the seventh inning, when the Trojans made an exciting comeback.Joey Potter started the inning with a double and Tyson Blackford walked to put the tying run on first. A passed ball put the runners on second and third as Jake Burnett stepped to the plate.Burnett hit a single that sent both of his teammates across the plate and tied the score at 3. A ground ball by Kenny Miller moved Burnett to second, and Ryan Klotz hit a single to send him home for the go-ahead run.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Stanley Homer Sends Warsaw Home With Win

ELKHART -ÊWhen it comes to good timing, Warsaw's Joe Stanley has it. Stanley, a senior co-captain of the baseball team, hit his first home run of the season Monday in the Elkhart Memorial Sectional.However, his home run was not just special because it was his first of the season. Stanley's home run was special because it came on the first pitch of the bottom of the 10th inning to end Warsaw's four-inning standoff with Elkhart Central and win the game for the Tigers 7-6. "I was just hoping it would stay fair," said Stanley."At first I thought it was going foul, but it stayed in." "Joe's hit three or four that went foul this season, and I was a little nervous on this one," said Warsaw coach Will Shepherd."As a senior co-captain, he was very deserving of having a play like that, especially in a big sectional game for us." Warsaw jumped out to an early lead against the Blue Blazers by scoring four runs in the bottom of the first inning.
Jen Gibson, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Triton Bounces Back, Still Unbeaten

BOURBON - The Triton Trojans scored 20 unanswered points to hold off visiting Northfield Friday night.The final score was 20-12, taking their season record to 2-0. On the second play of the game, sophomore Chad Ulmer sprinted for a 70-yard touchdown run.However, the officials ruled that he stepped out of bounds at the 29-yard line.Triton had to punt when they couldn't capitalize on their first opportunity. Starting on its own 20-yard line, Northfield drove the length of the field in 1:58, capped by a two-yard run.The score remained 6-0 after the extra-point attempt was no good. The Norseman then surprised Triton with an onside kick which, Northfield recovered at the 47. Triton's defense was kept on the field for more than four minutes as the Norseman scored again to go up 12-0.The two point conversion was stopped short by Triton, giving the Trojans the jump-start they needed.
Cliff Tanner, Times-Union Sports Correspondent- | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Spikers Stave Off Tippy Valley

MENTONE - Jason Fleming slammed his folder to the ground and rammed his hands together for a timeout. The Wawasee volleyball coach wasn't about to let this one get away. Wawasee opened the 1997 season by beating Tippecanoe Valley 15-12 in game one.The Warriors looked on their way when they jumped ahead 11-5 in game two. Then Valley got a side out. When Rhonda Doud stepped in to serve, Valley stepped back into the game.One serve dropped in.Then another.And another. The Vikings ran off five in a row to close the gap to 11-10. Fleming called his timeout, and jabbed his finger at the floor - get over here now. His timeout pulled his team out of the haze.Fleming's chat sparked a 4-0 Wawasee run that gave the Warriors the 15-10 win in game two.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016

Cinderella Squires Capture Wabash Sectional Title

WABASH -ÊCinderella has stepped into the glass slipper in North Manchester. The 10-16 Manchester baseball team is living a fairy tale after topping the Wabash Apaches 6-3 to win the Wabash Sectional Saturday afternoon. "I think we had some nerves early," said Manchester coach Jack Rupley.This is the first time since 1995 we have even played in the sectional final.But I told the kids that this was just another game.It was a nice warm day and we went out there to have some fun." And Manchester's prince turned out to be senior Brent Westendorf, whose three-run blast over the right-field fence put the Squires up 4-3 in the third. Manchester trailed 3-1 going into the third frame, but the Apache lead did not last long.In the bottom of the inning, Anothony Sorg reached base on a walk and Drew Walters reached base on a single down the third-base line.Sorg was thrown out on a fielder's choice hit by Josh Staton, but the out did not hurt for long.
JEN GIBSON, Times-Union Sports Editor- | July 28, 2016

Wawasee Expects Improved Season

When asked about their 2000 season, two local high school girls soccer coaches - Warsaw's Brent Wildman and Wawasee's Rick Shipley - said their respective teams were doing things better than they ever have before. "We had a weak season last year, but now we're moving the ball better than we ever have before," Shipley said. The Warriors finished the 1999 campaign with a 2-12-2 overall record and a 0-4-2 mark in the Northern Lakes Conference. Gone from last year's Warrior squad is Katie Brown, who was the team's assist leader for three years and is now playing at Huntington College, Abbey Webb and Alex Heckaman, both juniors. Webb will miss this season with a torn Anterior Cruciate Ligament, while Heckaman moved from the area. Shipley says his top players this year could be seniors Dana Carr and Stacy Shipley and junior Dusty Krull. The Wawasee varsity team is made up of two seniors, eight juniors and four sophomores.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Lakers' Fox Hunt Ends With Prize Catch

INGLEWOOD, Calif.(AP) - Shaquille O'Neal and Magic Johnson called.So did some Hollywood heavyweights.And the Lakers dialed Rick Fox's phone constantly to persuade the free agent to come to Los Angeles. The hard sell worked. Fox signed a one-year, $1 million deal Thursday, ending a two-month pursuit that involved the Lakers, Cleveland, Atlanta and New York. 'We're really excited,' Lakers general manager Jerry West said.'I can't tell you how much we think the versatility of Rick will add to our team.' Fox turned down Cleveland's four-year offer worth $20 million and Atlanta's promise of a guaranteed starting job for the championship potential of the Lakers. 'The Lakers won out over all of them slightly because they had all those things and a little more,' he said at the Forum.
the Associated Press- | July 28, 2016

Manchester, TV Return Experienced Netters

When boys tennis coaches Rod Hamman of Tippecanoe Valley and Eric Christiansen of Manchester answered the question, they could have given a simple answer. The question: Who are the key returners to this year's team? For Hamman and Christiansen, whose teams each lost two players from last year's teams, the answer could easily have been, "We return everyone." And for these two Three Rivers Conference teams, that is pretty much the case. "Most of our guys have experience, and that goes a long way," Hamman, in his 16th year with the Vikings, said."They tasted some success last year." A year ago Valley posted its best record in school history at 12-4, while finishing second in the TRC behind Manchester. Returning for the Vikings are singles players Drew Shafer, Phil Jackson, Luke Shambaugh and doubles players Brian Love, Andy Martin, Zach Shambaugh and Scott Kindig.
DALE HUBLER, Times-Union Sports Writer- | July 28, 2016

Squires' Shewman Stepping Down

NORTH MANCHESTER - As girls basketball coach at Manchester High School, Jody Shewman was building a dynasty. Now that dynasty will have to go on without Shewman. Shewman, who led the Squires to their first regional title and first semistate appearance in 1998, resigned at Tuesday's school board meeting.Shewman will no longer teach phys ed or coach girls basketball or girls golf at Manchester. The board voted 6-0 to accept the resignation. Shewman coached Manchester's varsity team the last two years, guiding them to a 35-10 record.They went 14-6 two years ago and followed that with a 21-4 record last season.The Squires won their first sectional title since 1984 this past season.They then beat Lewis Cass in the regional to advance to the semistate, where they beat Bishop Luers in the first game.They lost to Bluffton 55-49 in the championship game of the Logansport 2A Semistate.
Jeff Holsinger, Times-Union Staff Writer- | July 28, 2016
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