Lady Tigers Lead Roundup With Impressive Track & Field Wins
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MIDDLEBURY – The Warsaw girls track and field team continued it's assault on the Northern Lakes Conference Tuesday night in Middlebury. Defeating Northridge 114-17 and Wawasee 114-18, Warsaw is now 4-0 in its pursuit of a ninth-straight conference title and has outscored it's opponents by an average of 87 points. Finishing first in 15 of 16 events, the Lady Tigers had three girls win two individual events, including Ann Harvuot in the 100 (13.58) and 200 (27.16), Jackie Ferguson in the 100 hurdles (17.65) and 400 (1:06.08) and Allison Miller in the 1600 (5:25.76) and 3200 (11:58.68). Harvuot also joined Mariah Harter, Samantha Alexander and Audrey Rich on the first-place 4x100 relay (51.13). The Lady Tigers will look to win their third-straight Turtle Town Classic Saturday at Churubusco. Wawasee will also be at the Turtle Town Classic. WARSAW 114, NORTHRIDGE 17; WARSAW 114, WAWASEE 18; WAWASEE 74, NORTHRIDGE 57 Discus – 1. Kim Swank (N) 109-1, 2. Hannah Winters (Waw) 94-10, 3. Andrea Garcia(N) 90-10; Pole Vault – 1. Claire Hickerson (War) 10-3, 2. Shannon Winslow (War) 8-0, 3. Audrey Rich (War) 7-6; High Jump – 1. Courtney Farling (War) 4-6, 3. Caroline Mayer (War) 4-4, 3. Lenora Norman (War) 4-0; Long Jump – 1. Samantha Alexander (War) 16-3, 2. Courtney Farling (War) 14-6.5, 3. Tiayana Blair (War) 14-5.5; Shot Put – 1. Brooklyn Harrison (War) 37-0.5, 2. Katlyn Kennedy (Waw) 32-7.5, 3. Kim Swank (N) 32-6.5; 4x800 Relay – 1. Warsaw (Alethia Burritt, Madeline Hooks, Claire Kehler, Charlene Orr) 10:26.99, 2. Northridge 10:51.10; 100 Hurdles – 1. Jackie Ferguson (War) 17.65, 2. Shelby Swartz (Waw) 18.20, 3. Claire Hickerson (War) 18.47; 100 – 1. Ann Harvuot (War) 13.58, 2. Mariah Harter (War) 13.70, 3. Audrey Rich (War) 14.18; 1600 – 1. Allison Miller (War) 5:25.76, 2. Anna Craig (War) 5:31.09, 3. Brooke Rhodes (War) 5:39.83; 4x100 Relay – 1. Warsaw (Mariah Harter, Samantha Alexander, Audrey Rich, Ann Harvuot) 51.13, 2. Wawasee 55.17; 400 – 1. Jackie Ferguson (War) 1:06.08, 2. Alethia Burritt (War) 1:06.22, 3. Haley Peterson (War) 1:07.20; 300 Hurdles – 1. Nicole Eckert (War) 49.00, 2. Sarah Lancaster (Waw) 54.00, 3. Megan Campbell (N) 57.00; 800 – 1. Hannah Dawson (War) 2:31.00, 2. Brooke Rhodes (War) 2:33.00, 3. Mariah King (N) 2:34.00; 200 – 1. Ann Harvuot (War) 27.16, 2. Samantha Alexander (War) 27.58, 3. Nicole Eckert (War) 28.24; 3200 – 1. Allison Miller (War) 11:58.68, 2. Anna Craig (War) 12:08.79, 3. Courtney Linnemeier (Waw) 12:30.50; 4x400 Relay – 1. Warsaw (Mallory Hooks, Haley Peterson, Kenzie Merchant, Alethia Burritt) 4:27.68, 2. Wawasee 4:32.98. Records: Warsaw 6-0 (4-0 NLC), Wawasee 1-3 NLC.
Monday in Denver At North Miami Monday, the Manchester girls track and field team scored 98 points, while North Miami finished with 31 and Caston tallied 26. In the double-win, Manchester had three girls post two individual wins, including Rae Bedke (1600, 3200), Hanna Olk (Shot Put, Discus) and Cali Spann (100 hurdles, 300 hurdles). The Lady Squires will be at Oak Hill Thursday. MANCHESTER 98, NORTH MIAMI 31, CASTON 26 100 Hurdles – 1. Cali Spann (M) 18.4, 2. Heidi France (M) 19.65, 3. Rinney (C) 20.07; Shot Put – 1. Hanna Olk (M) 29-6, 2. Emily Haecker (M) 27-11.5, 3. Welbon (NM) 27-10.5; 300 Hurdles – 1. Cali Spann (M) 55.3, 2. Heidi France (M) 58.0, 3. Rigney (C) 1:01; Discus – 1. Olk (M) 39-7, 2. Haecker (M) 88-7, 3. Cress (C) 88-1; 100 – 1. Alex Shelton (M) 13.8, 2. Hendrix (NM) 13.93, 3. Ali Casper (M) 14.4; High Jump – 1. Lindsey Dierks (M) 5-1, 2. Spenser (NM) 4-4, 3. Wagner (M) 4-4; Long Jump – 1. Evans (C) 13-10.5, 2. Leah Sorg (M) 13-8.5, 3. Ali Casper (M) 13-2; 200 – 1. Hendrix (NM) 29.8, 2. Tahnee Fuentes (M) 29.86, 3. Alyssa Peyton (M) 30.4; 1600 – 1. Rae Bedke (M) 5:28, 2. Sanderson (NM) 6:16, 3. Showley (C) 6:34; 400 – 1. Leah Sorg (M) 1:10, 2. Sanderson (NM) 1:11, 3. Rans (C) 1:14; 800 – 1. Barnett (NM) 2:48, 2. Alexis Vernon (M) 2:57, 3. Showley (C) 2:57; 3200 – 1. Rae Bedke (M) 12:16.54, 2. Dague (C) 12:33.8, 3. Natasha Niccum (M) 15:43.2; 4x100 Relay – 1. Manchester 55.0, 2. Caston 57.7; 4x400 Relay – 1. Manchester 4:45, 2. North Miami 5:00; 4x800 Relay – 1. Manchester 11:34, 2. North Miami 11:37.
BASEBALL Monday in Ligonier The Whitko baseball team fought back, but came up short in a 12-11 loss at West Noble Monday. Trailing 12-6 after four innings, Whitko scored one in the fifth and another four in the sixth, but it wasn't enough, falling to 8-2 on the season. Ethan Nicodemus was 3 for 3 in the loss with three RBIs, while Avery Robbins was 2 for 3 with three RBIs. The Wildcats are at Lakeland Friday. WEST NOBLE 12, WHITKO 11 Wh 004 214 0 – 11 8 2 WN 314 400 x – 12 15 3 WN – Sean Bush (W), Waylon Richardson (S). Whitko – Avery Robbins (ND), 1-1/3IP, 4R, 4ER, 7H, 2K, 0BB), Garrett Smiley (2, L, 2/3IP, 1R, 1ER, 0H, 0K, 2BB), Tanner Hughes (3, 2/3IP, 3R, 3ER, 1H, 0K, 2BB), Austin Sturgess (3, 2-2/3IP, 4R, 4ER, 7H, 1K, 0BB), Zach Snep (6, 2/3IP, 0R, 0H, 0K, 0BB). 2B – Zach Mosby (WN) 2, Landon Stover (WN), Josh Chupp (WN). 3B – Robbins (Wh). HR – Levi Wilson (WN), Bush (WN), Smiley (Wh), Ethan Nicodemus (Wh). Whitko Record: 8-2.
BOYS GOLF Tuesday in Rochester Getting its first win of the season Tuesday, the Tippecanoe Valley boys golf team defeated Knox 176-234 at the Round Barn Golf Club at Mill Creek in Rochester. Bryce Zimpelman and Tanner Neeley each led Valley with a 42 on the par-36 course. Valley will take on North Miami and Caston at Peru Municipal Golf Course Thursday. TIPPECANOE VALLEY 176, KNOX 234 (Round Barn G.C., Par 36) Medalist – Bryce Zimpelman (TV) 42, Tanner Neeley (TV) 42. Valley – Zimpelman 42, Ta. Neeley 42, Trevor Neeley 45, Ben Shriver 47, Corey Carson 48. Knox – Hunter Gilbert 54, Jacob Albien 58, Dante Freet 61, Tristin Krueger 61, Hunter Stacey 69. Valley Record: 1-2. JV – Valley 227, Knox 249 Valley – Cole Cumberland 47, Jeremy Julian 55, Kane Stellar 56, Alex Kromkowski 69, Rob Morehouse 85. Valley JV Record: 1-2.
SOFTBALL Tuesday in Culver In a game not short on runs Tuesday in Culver, the Tippecanoe Valley softball team defeated the Culver Girls Academy 25-10 in five innings. Katie Gunter was the winning pitcher, striking out six. Offensively, Kassidy Shepherd was 2 for 4 with six RBIs and a triple, with Gunter also posting three hits, including a triple, while Kaitlyn Prater was 3 for 4 with two RBIs. The 4-3 Tippecanoe Valley Lady Vikings will be at Saturday's Wabash Invitational. TIPPECANOE VALLEY 25, CULVER GIRLS ACADEMY 10 (5 innings) TV 1(12)5 61 – 25 16 2 C 204 04 – 10 9 7 (Valley Stats) Katie Gunter (W, 5IP, 10R, 5ER, 9H, 6K, 2BB). 2B – Tenaya Shull 2. 3B – Kassidy Shepherd, Gunter, Abby Betten. Valley Record: 4-3.
Tuesday in North Manchester The Manchester softball team dealt the visiting Peru Lady Tigers a 6-3 defeat Tuesday night. Brooklyn Howard got the win inside the circle, recording seven strikeouts, while Gabby Wilcox had two hits. The Lady Squires are at Triton Thursday. MANCHESTER 6, PERU 3 P 100 010 1 – 3 4 2 M 004 020 x – 6 8 1 Manchester – Brooklyn Howard (W, 7IP, 4H, 7K). Peru – Meeks (L, 8H, 7K).
GIRLS TENNIS Tuesday in Lakeville At LaVille Tuesday, the Tippecanoe Valley girls tennis team fell 3-2. In the loss, Valley did get 6-2, 6-2 wins from Brittany Shafer and Morgan Brazo at Nos. 2 and 3 singles, respectively. Valley is at Whitko Thursday. LAVILLE 3, TIPPECANOE VALLEY 2 SINGLES: No. 1 – Kaitlyn Haisley (L) def. Hanna Dalrymple 6-4, 6-4; No. 2 – Brittany Shafer (TV) def. Tabitha Lymburner 6-2, 6-2; No. 3 – Morgan Brazo (TV) def. Karli Watts 6-2, 6-2. DOUBLES: No. 1 – Bailey Frick/Kayla Hoober (L) def. Whitney Hartline/Morgan Conliff 6-1, 6-2; No. 2 – Kelsi Watts/Katie Simmons (L) def. Aerin Shewman/Ariel Schoettmer 9-7, 6-0. Valley Record: 0-3. JV – Valley 1, LaVille 0 JV Singles: No. 1 – Kara Eaton (TV) def. Emily Kinney 8-0.
Tuesday in North Manchester At home against Maconaquah Tuesday, the Manchester girls tennis team picked up a 5-0 victory. At No. 1 singles, Katie Peden was a 7-5, 6-1 victor, while the No. 1 doubles team of Hayleigh Collett and Karly Eichenauer won 6-1, 6-3. The 2-2 Lady Squires host a Three Rivers Conference match against Northfield today. MANCHESTER 5, MACONAQUAH 0 SINGLES: No. 1 – Katie Peden (Man) def. Lexi Miller 7-5, 6-1; No. 2 – Allison Smith (Man) def. Gabby Ladd 6-1, 7-6 (7-1); No. 3 – Claire Barnett (Man) def. Brandi Jones 6-1, 6-1. DOUBLES: No. 1 – Hayleigh Collett/Karly Eichenauer (Man) def. Claire Powell/Fabiana Morandini 6-1, 6-3; No. 2 – Reilly Ruppert/Morgan McKee (Man) def. Haley Birkes/Paxton Hunt 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Manchester Record: 2-2. JV – Manchester 6, Maconaquah 2 JV Singles: No. 1 – Leiah Brandenburg (Man) def. Jillian Kilgore 6-2; No. 2 – Bethany Collett (Man) def. Erica Rose 7-6 (8-6); No. 3 – Liza Airgood (Man) def. Aly Braden 6-2; No. 4 – Courtney Hullinger (Mac) def. Jordan Michel 6-4; No. 5 – Marie Wallner (Man) def. Cecilie Madsen (Man) 6-2. JV Doubles: No. 1 – Michaela Pattison/Rachel Chapman (Man) def. Marta Lizasoain/Michaela Miller 6-1; No. 2 – Katie Marshall/Courtney Hullinger (Mac) def. Elizabeth Shepherd/Kylie Hensley 7-6 (8-6); No. 3 – Molly Woods/Sophie Manuhutu (Man) def. Miller/Marshall 6-2.
BOYS TRACK AND FIELD Monday in Denver The Manchester boys track and field team picked up two wins Monday at North Miami, including a Three Rivers Conference victory. Tallying 69 points, Manchester topped North Miami's 48.5 and Caston's 38.5. On the day, Brodi Carter won three events, including the 110 hurdles (16.8), 300 hurdles (47.2) and high jump (6-0). Colin McNeeley also had multiple wins, taking first in the 200 (23.9) and 100 (11.5). Manchester is at Oak Hill Thursday. MANCHESTER 69, NORTH MIAMI 48.5, CASTON 38.5 110 Hurdles – 1. Brodi Carter (M) 16.8, 2. Gunner Ream (M) 17.85, 3. Whiley (NM) 18.78; 100 – 1. Colin McNeeley (M) 11.5, 2. Devin (NM) 11.8, 3. Smith (C) 11.9; Discus – 1. Barde (NM) 134-11, 2. Gary Blevins (M) 125-5, 3. North Miami 118-3; 1600 – 1. Cousins (C) 5:16, 2. Duff (NM) 5:25, 3. Skyler Burke (M) 5:25; Long Jump – 1. White (NM) 20-0.5, 2. Craschand (NM) 18-6.5, 3. Smith (C) 18-5; 400 – 1. Max Karg (M) 57.5, 2. Daniel Griese (M) 58.0, 3. Dailey (C) 1:00; 300 Hurdles – 1. Brodi Carter (M) 47.12, 2. North Miami 48.0, 3. Ross Messer (M) 49.1; Shot Put – 1. Huffman (NM) 43-1, 2. Gary Blevins (M) 39-7, 3. Codi Hutchinson (M) 37-10; 800 – 1. Anderson (C) 2:19.6, 2. Wilson (NM) 2:20.2, 3. John Rich (M) 2:23.6; 3200 – 1. Cousins (C) 10:23, 2. Chu (C) 12:07, 3. Tristan Fields (M) 12:55; High Jump – 1. Brodi Carter (M) 6-0, 2. Dalton Day (M) 5-8, 3. Douglas (C) 5-6; 200 – 1. Colin McNeeley (M) 23.9, 2. Smith (C) 24.36, 3. Douglas (C) 25.23; 4x100 Relay – 1. North Miami 46.0, 2. Manchester 48.29; 4x400 Relay – 1. North Miami 3:49, 2. Manchester 3:50; 4x800 Relay – 1. Caston 9:14, 2. Manchester 9:15.
