NORTH MANCHESTER — In Three Rivers Conference girls tennis action at Manchester Monday, the hosting Lady Squires got a 4-1 victory over Tippecanoe Valley.
in the win, Manchester's points came from Malyssa Bedke (No. 2 singles), Lauren Wagoner (No. 3 singles), its No. 1 doubles team of Skye Haywood and Rebecca Ruppert, as well as its No. 2 doubles team of Amy Collett and Tawni Kincaid.
In defeat, Valley did get a win from Meredith Stoops at No. 1 singles.
Valley travels to North Judson today for a 5 p.m. match, while Manchester's next match is Monday at home against Southwood.
MANCHESTER 4, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 1
SINGLES: No. 1 — Meredith Stoops (V) def. Megan Metzger 6-2, 6-4; No. 2 — Malyssa Bedke (M) def. Danielle Bussard 6-3, 6-0; No. 3 — Lauren Wagoner (M) def. Amanda Simpson 6-0, 6-1
DOUBLES: No. 1 — Skye Haywood/Rebecca Ruppert (M) def. Kendra Roberts/Staci Groom 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 — Amy Collett/Tawni Kincaid (M) def. Mayra Juradon/Alexis Swihart 6-1, 6-2
Valley Record — 2-8 (1-3 TRC)
JV — Manchester 4, Valley 1
BASEBALL
Monday in Plymouth
Despite a late surge, the Warsaw baseball team lost 10-9 at Plymouth Monday in Northern Lakes Conference play. Trailing 10-1 going into the final inning, the Tigers put seven runs on the board, but still came up short. Joey Hickerson led the game with three hits for the Tigers, while Brock Anson, Aaron Christenberry and Eric Smolen each had two hits in the the loss. The 7-9 (6-4 NLC) Tigers host NorthWood Wednesday.
PLYMOUTH 10, WARSAW 9
W 100 010 7 — 9 15 0
P 711 001 x — 10 12 6
Ricardo Luva (W), Damon Howe and Kyle Cartwright; Nick Nunez (L, 2-2), Kyle Morris, Austin Franzen and Mitchell Gosnell, Jared Lemler
2B — Cartwright (P), Luva (P) 2, Joey Hickerson (W), Brock Anson (W), Austin Moore (W)
Records — Plymouth 11-6 (8-2 NLC), Warsaw 7-9 (6-4 NLC)
JV — Plymouth 6, Warsaw 3
Monday in Wabash
Leaving 10 runners on base, the Tippecanoe Valley baseball team fell 6-5 at Wabash Monday. Cory Krider and Kaleb Baize each hit a double in the loss, with Krider also driving in two runs. The 10-6 (1-3 TRC) Valley Vikings are back in TRC action Wednesday at North Miami.
WABASH 6, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 5
V 011 210 0 — 5 7 2
W 200 030 1 — 6 7 1
Jack Holley (ND, 6-1/3IP, 5R, 3K, 7H, 6BB), Shepherd (7, W, 2/3IP, 1BB) and Price; James Hackworth (ND, 4IP, 2ER, 3H, 7K, 2BB), Cory Krider (5, 1IP, 3ER, 2H, 1BB), Tanner Andrews (6, L, 1-1/3IP, 1ER, 2H, 1BB) and Brody Andrews
2B — Krider (V), Kaleb Baize (V)
3B — Shepherd (W)
HR — Beauchamp (W)
Records — Wabash 13-3 (4-0 TRC), Valley 10-6 (1-3 TRC)
Monday in Wabash
The Manchester baseball team scored eight runs on eight hits in an 8-1 Three Rivers Conference win Monday at Northfield. Scott Baker got the win, going all seven innings, striking out 12 and giving up three hits. At the plate, Baker went 2 for 4 with an RBI and a run. The 5-9 (1-2 TRC) Squires host Whitko Wednesday.
MANCHESTER 8, NORTHFIELD 1
M 003 003 2 — 8 8 0
N 100 000 0 — 1 3 4
Scott Baker (W, 7IP, 12K, 2BB, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 1HB) and Devan Knecht
2B — Baker (M)
Manchester Record — 5-9 (1-2 TRC)
Monday in South Whitley
Giving up 19 hits, the Whitko baseball team lost 15-9 Monday at home to Rochester. In the Three Rivers Conference loss, Alex Stoddard hit two home runs for the Wildcats, while Nathan Sherrard hit another. The loss leaves Whitko with a 9-12 overall record and 2-2 mark in the TRC as it prepares for a game at Manchester Wednesday at 5 p.m.
ROCHESTER 15, WHITKO 9
R 024 016 2 — 15 19 0
W 420 201 0 - 9 13 2
Aaron Stuart (ND, 4IP, 8R, 8ER, 9H, 5BB, 6K), Jon O'Dell (5, W, 3IP, 1R, 1ER, 4H, 1BB, 6K); Ethan Nicodemus (L, 5-1/3IP, 10R, 10ER, 13H, 2BB, 2K), Ryan Wiegold (6, 1/3IP, 3R, 3ER, 3H, 1BB), Colin Nicodemus (6, 1IP, 2R, 2ER,3H), Josh Pratt (7, 1/3IP, 1K)
2B — Stuart (R) 2, Chris Messersmith (R), Ethan Nicodemus (W)
HR — Cahner Thompson (R), Chad Miller (R), Travis Wottring (R), Alex Stoddard (W) 2, Nathan Sherrard (W)
Whitko Record — 9-12 (2-2 TRC)
Monday in Bourbon
Hosting the Bremen Lions Monday, the Triton baseball team lost 8-4. Tied at 2-2 going into the sixth, Triton surrendered five runs in the frame, leading to the Northern State Conference loss. In the loss, Pete Kauffman and Bryson Mosier each hit home runs. The two teams square off again today, as Triton travels to Bremen.
BREMEN 8, TRITON 4
B 000 115 1 — 8 8 1
T 200 001 1 — 4 8 5
Austin Gardner (ND, 2IP), Nate Leeper (3, W, 5IP) and Tyler Johnson; Jordan Koontz (L, 7IP) and Erik Hoffman
2B — Eric Knepper (B, Jessie Glingle (T), Hoffman (T), Cody Shively (T)
HR — Pete Kauffman (T), Bryson Mosier (T)
Records — Bremen 8-10 (5-3 NSC), Triton 6-8 (3-6 NSC)
BOYS GOLF
Monday in Leesburg
Playing a home match at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club Monday, the Wawasee Warriors shot a 177, trailing Penn's 162, but defeating LaVille's 181. Wawasee was led by Luke Jackson's 40, followed by Ben Jackson's 42. The 5-2 Warriors host Plymouth and Concord at South Shore Golf Club.
PENN 162, WAWASEE 177, LAVILLE 181
(Tippecanoe Lake CC)
Medalist — Bella (P) 38
Penn — Bella 38, Spirutuso 42, Schwartz 41, Butler 42, Rogers 41
Wawasee — Ben Jackson 42, Derek Zurcher 46, Tyler Hare 53, Luke Jackson 40, Josh Matti 49
LV — Z. Guntner 42, C. Guntner 45, Young 50, Lewinski 46, Hostetler 48
Wawasee Record — 5-2
JV — Penn 158, Wawasee 196
Wawasee JV — Dylan Cousins 40, Tyler Kissinger 47, Cole Love 54, Brett Smith 55, Adam Doll 55
SOFTBALL
Monday in Warsaw
Hosting Plymouth Monday, the Warsaw softball team got a 7-1 Northern Lakes Conference victory. Posting 13 hits in the game, Kelsey Dotson and Paige Wood each hit a home run, while Kendra Marshall and Kaleigh Speicher each hit doubles. The 11-6 (6-4 NLC) Lady Tigers travel to NorthWood Wednesday.
WARSAW 7, PLYMOUTH 1
P 000 100 0 — 1 3 2
W 201 013 X - 7 13 0
Kaleigh Speicher (W, 6-3) and Dotson; Brumley (L) and O'Neal
2B — Kendra Marshall (W), Speicher (W), Keilman (P)
HR — Dotson (W), Paige Wood (W), O'Neal (P)
Warsaw Record — 11-6 (6-4 NLC)
JV — Warsaw 10, Plymouth 6
Warsaw JV Record — 11-8
Monday in Syracuse
The Wawasee baseball team got a 4-2 home win over NorthWood Monday in Northern Lakes Conference play. Cody Thomas got the win on the mound, while Dylan Wallace hit a home run. The 4-12 (1-7 NLC) Warriors travel to Northridge Wednesday for another NLC contest.
WAWASEE 4, NORTHWOOD 2
N 100 001 0 — 2 5 1
W 202 000 x — 4 3 0
Cody Thomas (W, 6IP), Joe Fleagle (7, S) and Dylan Wallace; Cole Page (L, 3IP), Tanner Roberts (4) and Kirkwood
2B — Snyder (N)
HR — Wallace (W)
Wawasee Record — 4-12 (1-7 NLC)
JV — NorthWood 9, Wawasee 3
N 110 340 0 — 9 5 0
W 200 100 0 — 3 4 3
Hoffman (W, 7IP, 4K, 1BB, 3ER) and Chymus; Gage Famin (L, 7IP, 5K, 6ER, 7BB) and Jordan Currie
Wawasee JV Record — 1-10 (0-8 NLC)
Monday in Nappanee
The Wawasee softball team hammered out 15 hits in an 8-2 win at NorthWood Monday. Gabi Routson recorded eight strikeouts in the win, while Mattia Rostochak, Ashley Truman and Shelby Newhard each had three hits. The 9-9 (3-6 NLC) Lady Warriors host Northridge Wednesday.
WAWASEE 8, NORTHWOOD 2
W 100 204 1 — 8 15 2
N 002 000 0 — 2 8 2
Gabi Routson (W, 7IP, 8H, 2R, 2ER, 2BB, 8K) and Ashley Truman; Courtney Bemiller (L, 7IP, 15H, 8R, 6ER, 4BB, 8K) and Schrock
2B — Truman (W), Shelby Newhard (W), Anglemyer (N), Schrock (N)
3B — Mattingly (N)
HR — Bemiller (N)
Wawasee Record — 9-9 (3-6 NLC)
JV — NorthWood 11, Wawasee 5
W 202 001 0 — 5 8 4
N 302 303 X — 11 12 2
Victoria Warren (L, 6IP, 12H, 11R, 8ER, 3BB, 9K) and Courtney Crabtree
Wawasee JV Record — 2-11 (1-8 NLC)
Monday in Wabash
The Manchester softball team got an 11-0 Three Rivers Conference win at Northfield Monday in just five innings. Hannah Little went 3 for 4 with a double, an RBI, a stolen base and three runs scored, while Kalene Freshour, Erika Milam and Kristianna Grogg each posting two hits. The 8-7 Manchester Lady Squires host Whitko Wednesday.
MANCHESTER 11, NORTHFIELD 0 (5 innings)
M 202 70 — 11 15 0
N 000 00 — 0 1 1
Natalee Cain (W, 4IP, 2BB, 3K), Sydney Jordan (5, 1IP, 1H, 1K) and Kristiana Grogg; Shafer (L)
2B — Erika Milam (M), Meika Kennedy (M), Hannah Little (M)
Manchester Record — 8-7
Monday in Wabash
In Three Rivers Conference softball play Monday at Wabash, the Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings fell 9-7 to the hosting Lady Apaches. Ashleigh Rutherford was hit with the loss, pitching all seven innings, striking out five, but giving up 10 hits and walking five. Mariah Benzing led the Lady Vikings with a 3-for-4 game, driving in three runs and hitting a double. The 7-9 Valley squad travels to North Miami Wednesday for another TRC contest.
WABASH 9, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 7
V 001 051 0 — 7 11 3
W 120 411 x — 9 10 2
Ashleigh Rutherford (L, 6IP, 10H, 9R, 5ER, 5BB, 4K, 1HB)
2B — Becky Minnick (V), Mariah Benzing (V)
Valley Record — 7-8
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD
Monday in Akron
The Whitko boys track and field team picked up a couple of Three Rivers Conference wins Monday at Tippecanoe Valley. Racking up 98 points, Whitko defeated Valley's 45 and North Miami's 11. In the team win, Whitko received victories from Scott Skiles (100), Max Elder (long jump, high jump, 200), Joe Haywood (discus), Dallas Asher (1600), Jude Stieglitz (3200), Brian Menzie (800), Joao Banderia de Mello (shot put), its 3200 relay and its 400 relay. For Valley, its 1600 relay won, as did James Gregory (110 hurdles, 300 hurdles) and Nolan Sponseller (400). All three teams travel to Southwood Thursday for the TRC Meet.
WHITKO 98, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 45, NORTH MIAMI 11
110 Hurdles — 1. James Gregory (V) 15.38, 2. Brent Busz (W) 15.73, 3. Jordan Sims (W) 17.0; 100 — 1. Scott Skiles (W) 11.38, 2. Connor Stouder (W) 11.39, 3. Justin Gunter (V) 11.4; Long Jump — 1. Max Elder (W) 18-9.5, 2. Busz (W) 18-7, 3. Skiles (W) 18-1; Discus — 1. Joe Haywood (W) 130-10, 2. Tyler Sherwin (W) 115-1, 3. Britton (V) 101-4.5; 1600 — 1. Dallas Asher (W) 5:07, 2. Brandon Maull (V) 5:17.41, 3. Trent Walther (W) 5:23.4; 400 — 1. Nolan Sponseller (V) 53.42, 2. Trapper Mize (W) 53.44, 3. Branton Nettrouer (W) 54.5; 3200 — 1. Jude Stieglitz (W) 10:38.7, 2. Dylan Cozad (W) 10:54, 3. Maull (V) 12:19.5; 300 Hurdles — 1. Gregory (V) 42.0, 2. Sims (W) 43.72, 3. Caleb Licata (W) 48.7
800 — 1. Brian Menzie (W) 2:06.97, 2. Asher (W) 2:10.13, 3. Timmons (NM) 2:11.2; Shot Put — 1. Joao Banderia de Mello (W) 41-10, 2. Haywood (W) 37-2, 3. Britton (V) 34-10; High Jump — 1. (tie) Elder (W), Busz (W) 5-10, 3. Derek Cunningham (V) 5-8; 200 — 1. Elder (W) 23.94, 2. Gunter (V) 24.44, 3. Scott Paulus (W) 24.7; 3200 Relay — 1. Whitko 8:39, 2. NM 9:15.87; 400 Relay — 1. Whitko 46.5, 2. Valley 50.63; 1600 Relay — 1. Valley 3:39.94, 2. Whitko 3:40.14
GIRLS TRACK AND FIELD
Monday in Akron
In a three-way Three Rivers conference meet at Tippecanoe Valley Monday, Whitko came away with 78 points, followed by Valley's 39 and North Miami's 29. In getting the two wins, Whitko won all three relays, while also getting first-place finishes from Rachelle Kessie (100 hurdles), Aubrey Smith (1600, 3200), Josie Sparks (400), Miranda Terrill (high jump) and Holly Frantz (800). Valley got wins from Emily Madrigal (100, 200), Crystal Fuller (shot put) and Conner Fraser (discus). The teams travel to Southwood Thursday for the TRC Meet.
WHITKO 78, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 39, NORTH MIAMI 29
100 Hurdles — 1. Rachelle Kessie (W) 17.75, 2. Prater (NM) 17.8, 3. Heaven Vick (V) 18.6; 100 — 1. Emily Madrigal (V) 12.9, 2. Kelsie Boggs (W) 13.16, 3. Casey (W) 13.5; Shot Put — 1. Crystal Fuller (V) 31-0, 2. Conner Fraser (V) 29-4.5, 3. Lindsey Hardesty (W) 27-9; 1600 — 1. Aubrey Smith (W) 6:04, 2. Robyn Erklin (V) 6:15, 3. Brittany Childers (V) 6:20; 400 — 1. Josie Sparks (W) 1:03.4, 2. Taylor Zwick (W) 1:07.59, 3. Ericka Webb (V) 1:12.3; High Jump — 1. Miranda Terrill (W) 5-0, 2. Kessie (W) 4-10, 3. Prater (NM) 4-6; 200 — 1. Madrigal (V) 27.53, 2. Boggs (W) 27.58, 3. Sparks (W) 27.9
300 Hurdles — 1. Prater (NM) 53.4, 2. McKaney (W) 56.66, 3. Sims (W) 57.7; 800 — 1. Holly Frantz (W) 2:44.7, 2. Oswald (W) 2:46, 3. Higgins (V) 2:51; 3200 — 1. Smith (W), 2. Childers (V), 3. Hoopingarner (W); Discus — 1. Fraser (V) 95-7, 2. Hoffman (NM) 87-11, 3. Whitney Hobbs (W) 81-2; 3200 Relay — 1. whitko 11:32.3, 2. North Miami 12:23.78; 400 Relay — 1. Whitko 54.33, 2. North Miami 55.17; 1600 Relay — 1. Whitko 4:38, 2. NM 4:48.12
