In a game that didn’t lack offense,the Warsaw baseball team dropped a 12-10 decision at home to Concord Friday evening. The Warsaw Tigers surrendered seven runs in the opening inning, but battled back to tie the game at 10-10 in the bottom of the fifth. However, Concord scored two runs in the top of the seventh, dropping Warsaw to 3-7 overall and 2-2 in the Northern Lakes Conference. Mitchell Gosnell hit a home run in the loss, while Brock Anson had three hits, one of which was a double. The Tigers are back in action today for an NLC doubleheader. Warsaw first hosts Plymouth at 9:30 a.m., then hosts Northridge at 12:30 p.m.
The Warsaw softball team lost a Northern Lakes Conference game at Concord Friday, 4-2. Concord got off to a good start, scoring two runs in the opening inning, keeping Warsaw at bay the entire game. Alex Sanchez hit a double for the Lady Tigers, who are back in action today. Warsaw opens the day by travelling to Plymouth for a 9:30 a.m. game, then returns home for another NLC game against NorthWood at 2 p.m.
CONCORD 4, WARSAW 2
W 010 010 0 — 2 4 3 C 200 110 x — 4 5 3 Miller (W, 7IP, 2R, 0ER, 4H, 3BB, 2K) and Swain; Kaleigh Speicher (L, 6IP, 4R, 0ER, 5H, 2BB, 6K) and Kelsey Dotson 2B — Swain (C), Alex Sanchez (W)
Friday in Akron
Hosting the Culver Girls Academy Friday, the Tippecanoe Valley softball team posted an 11-5 win. Ashleigh Rutherford was the winning pitcher, benefitting from 11 hits by the Valley offense. Kaley Shewman hit a home run for the Lady Vikings, while Mariah Benzing finished the game going 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs. The 5-5 Lady Vikings host Whitko today at 9 a.m.
TIPPECANOE VALLEY 11, CULVER GIRLS ACADEMY 5
C 120 020 0 — 5 8 2 V 080 120 x — 11 11 4 Ashleigh Rutherford (W, 3-1/3IP, 4H, 3R, 0ER, 1BB, 2K), Tyra Bahney (4, 3-2/3IP, 4H, 2R, 0ER, 3BB, 2K) 2B — Mariah Benzing (V) HR — Kaley Shewman (V) Valley Record — 5-5
Friday in Syracuse
The Wawasee softball team lost 5-1 at home to Goshen Friday in Northern Lakes Conference play. Goshen pitcher Natalie Newell struck out 15 Lady Warriors in the win, but Wawasee’s Kylie Norris did go 2 for 2 with a double. Wawasee’s Courtney McClure was hit with the loss, but did strike out 11 Lady Redskins. The 6-6 (1-3 NLC) Lady Warriors travel to Concord Monday for another NLC game.
GOSHEN 5, WAWASEE 1
G 120 002 0 — 5 8 2 W 000 010 0 — 1 2 2 Natalie Newell (W, 7IP, 2H, 1R, 1ER, 2BB, 15K) and Swihart; Courtney McClure (L, 7IP, 8H, 5R, 3ER, 5BB, 11K, 1HR) and Ashley Truman 2B — Kylie Norris (W) HR — Newell (G) Wawasee Record — 6-6 (1-3 NLC) JV — Wawasee 7, Goshen 6 G 220 001 1 — 6 8 4 W 010 033 X — 7 10 5 Victoria Warren (W, 7IP, 8H, 6R, 3ER, 4BB, 12K) and Courtney Crabtree Wawasee JV Record — 2-6 (1-3 NLC)
Friday in Bourbon
Hitting seven doubles in just five innings, the Triton softball dispatched Culver 25-3 in Northern State Conference action Friday in Bourbon. In the lopsided win, Triton’s Sabrina Kaufman and Katie Claxon each hit two doubles, while Hannah Downing, Shelby Steinman and Allyson Brown each had one double. Alexia Paysen also hit a triple for the Lady Trojans. The 8-8 (3-3 NSC) Lady Trojans travel to New Prairie Monday for another NSC game.
TRITON 25, CULVER 3 (5 innings)
C 000 12 — 3 7 3 T 3(13)6 3x — 25 16 1 Mallorie Jennings (W, 7-6), Katie McPherson (4) and Katie Claxon, Allyson Brown (4); James (L) and Overmyer 2B — Claxon (T) 2, Sabrina Kaufman (T) 2, Hannah Downing (T), Shelby Steinman (T), Brown (T), Brewer (C) 3B — Alexia Paysen (T) Triton Record — 8-8 (3-3 NSC)
GIRLS TENNIS Friday in Fort Wayne
The Warsaw girls tennis team travelled to Fort Wayne Friday, losing 3-2 to Fort Wayne Concordia. In the team loss, Sarah Hartle posted a 6-0, 6-0 win at No. 2 singles, improving her individual record to 7-0 this year. Warsaw’s other win was accomplished by Lindsay Sciarra and Angie Shroyer at No. 2 singles. The 4-3 Lady Tigers host Homestead Monday.
