NORTH WEBSTER – North Webster league volleyball coordinator Mike Kissinger reports there will not be a Dixie Days volleyball tournament this year. Instead, there will be a coed beach volleyball tournament during the North Webster Community Center celebration. The double-elimination tournament will take place Saturday, Aug. 23, with all games taking place at the North …read more.

SYRACUSE – The annual Junior Achievement Serving Wawasee Golf Classic will take place Thursday, Aug. 21, at Maxwelton Golf Club in Syracuse. Day-of registration will take place at 11:30 a.m. with a 12:30 p.m. shotgun start. Lunch will be provided prior to the start of the golf. Four-member teams are $300, which includes 18 holes …read more.

The University of Notre Dame’s new FieldTurf surface at Notre Dame Stadium will be put in place in the next few weeks, and a strong sense of history will permeate the look of the field and its markings. The football field itself will include the traditional diagonal striping in both end zones. There will be …read more.

Some members of the Triton High School Football team participated in the 2014 High School Player Development Summer MudRun sponsored by the NFL and the National Guard. The team members (pictured to the left) were named the winners of the 193 student participants. Also, Trevor Kanarr made it to the National Lineman Competition which is …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw’s own Lake City Roller Dolls will host Anderson’s A-Town Roller Derby team Saturday, July 26, at Hansen’s Eastlake Skate Center. Doors open at 4 p.m. with the first whistle at 5 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are available at www.brownpapertickets.com, Kim’s Kottage or from any Roller Dolls skater. Tickets are $8 during pre-sale, $10 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Bill Buckner looks like he could still step in the batter’s box and hit Major League pitching. There’s no doubt that the now 64-year old former Major League standout can step into the tee box and hit a golf ball these days. “I shot a 76, my best round this summer, yesterday …read more.

MONTICELLO – The opening round of the IWGA Women’s Amateur Championship saw higher scores than usual due to chilly and windy conditions Tuesday at Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello. Indianapolis’ Julia Potter led the field with a 2-over-par, 74 and put herself in a good position to claim her third Women’s Am title. Potter, a …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee will have a few new faces in its athletic department for the start of the 2014-15 season. Last Tuesday the school board approved the hiring of Scott Lancaster as Wawasee’s new assistant athletic director. Lancaster is a well-known person in the Wawasee community as he began teaching for the corporation in 2000. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team picked up a marquee commitment from Kokomo High School star Erik Bowen. Bowen is a 6-foot-6 forward who was invited to the Hoosier Basketball Magazine’s Top 60 workout. He is a two-time Kokomo Tribune All-Area and two-time All-North Central Conference selection. After helping Kokomo reach the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s basketball team is taking a trip to Puerto Rico this summer on a team mission trip. The Lady Lancers will travel to San Juan, Puerto Rico, to take part in serving the local community. Grace, coached by Scott Blum, will use their talents in the sport of basketball …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Drew Schermerhorn of West Noble has signed his letter of intent to play basketball at Grace College in 2014-15. Schermerhorn was a three-time All-Conference performer for West Noble, earning a spot in the Hoosier Basketball Magazine Top 100 Showcase after averaging 18.5 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS — Beginning with the 2015 high school baseball season, teams will be allowed to use video monitoring or replay equipment for coaching purposes during games. This revision to Rule 3‐3‐1 was one of five changes recommended by the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) Baseball Rules Committee at its  meeting in Indianapolis. …read more.

LEESBURG – A local golf outing received a boost from a former Purdue University standout this week. New Beginnings Preschool and Child Care, Inc. held its annual golf scramble at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club on Monday afternoon and welcomed New York Giants quarterback Curtis Painter as its featured guest. Painter played for Purdue from 2005-2008, …read more.

SOUTH BEND – South Bend Silver Hawks shortstop Andrew Velazquez has been very consistent this season. His on-field performance earned him a place in baseball lore. Velazquez has broken the Minor League consecutive on-base record by singling against Fort Wayne Sunday, reaching base for the 72nd consecutive game. Velazquez broke the mark previously owned by …read more.

BOURBON – The Triton Jr. Football League registration has begun. Those interested in having a child playing in the Northern Indiana Football League, please click the link below to register. Registration can only be done online. http://www.niyfl.org/home.php?layout=34965 Equipment handout will be held on Monday, July 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Etna Green field. The …read more.

[weaver_youtube mkKVCJx2h30 rel=0] SYRACUSE – There is so much natural beauty in Kosciusko County, and the Tour des Lakes was one way to spotlight long paths of enjoyable visual, as well as physical, wellness. The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Syracuse Rotary and the Syracuse Parks Department again sponsored the Tour des Lakes, or also …read more.

AKRON – The Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball program will host its Future Lady Viking Summer Basketball Camp. The camp will be held July 14-18 at Tippecanoe Valley Middle School. Camp sessions will be held each day from 5-6:30 p.m. for those who will be in grades 3-5 this fall. The camp will go from 6:30-8 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 17th annual Lancer Golf Classic is set for July 28 at the Stonehenge Golf Club. Players can register now to partner with Grace College Athletics in this integral fundraiser, helping to provide funds for equipment, scholarships and facility upgrades for more than 200 student-athletes on the 15 varsity athletic teams at …read more.

WARSAW – Let the games begin. The City-County Athletic Complex is all set once again to play host to the BPA World Series July 15-20. Karl Swihart, Executive Director of the CCAC, says the facility is ready to play host to 55 teams in the 10U and 13U divisions of the tournament. “Everything is in …read more.

WARSAW – Camille Kerlin is doing her part to help a cause that is very dear to her heart. Kerlin, a senior-to-be this fall at WCHS and a member of the girls tennis team, is sponsoring a “Racquets For Riley” tennis fundraiser July 19. The event will raise funds for the Riley Hospital for Children …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko High School Athletic Department will host a parents meeting on July 30. The meeting is for parents of all athletes who are planning to participate in a sport this fall at Whitko. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m. in the high school auditorium and will include information about rules …read more.

COLUMBUS – After back-to-back Indiana Open wins in 1994 and 1995, Bloomington’s Craig Bowden decided to give it another shot 19 years later, and he made the right decision. With a four day total of 18-under-par, 270 at Otter Creek Golf Club, Bowden becomes the 99th Indiana Open Champion. “I wanted to play this week …read more.

COLUMBUS – Tyler Ostrom turned in an even round 72 for the third day of the Indiana State Open golf tournament, but Ostrom nor any of the other three local golfers left have a shot to catch the leaders. Sitting atop the leaderboard is Andy Winings of Fishers, who fired a two-under 70 to move …read more.

WARSAW – The Kosciusko County Pee Wee Football League is accepting registrations for its upcoming 30th season. Registration forms are available at area Penguin Point locations and also at Reneker’s Sport Shop in Warsaw. Registration can also be done online at www.kcpeeweefootball.com. The league is open to those ages eight through the sixth grade. Cheerleaders …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – Angie Brenneman has ended a very successful run as the Northridge High School girls tennis coach. Brenneman has resigned as the coach of the Raiders, citing the desire to spend more time with her three children. Brenneman coached Northridge for the last six seasons. She posted a 77-24 record with four Northern Lakes …read more.

Hope Fancil is having a very busy and very successful summer on the hardwood. Fancil, who will be an incoming freshman at WCHS this fall, is a member of the Skylar Diggins Elite 8th grade basketball team based out of South Bend. The team recently went 4-0 to win the “Peach State Summer Classic” tournament …read more.

NOTRE DAME, Ind. — Skylar Diggins, a four-time All-America selection at Notre Dame from 2009-13 and holder of more than 30 program records, has been selected as a starter for the Western Conference in the 2014 Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) All-Star Game, the league announced Tuesday night. This year’s WNBA All-Star Game will be played …read more.

COLUMBUS – And then there were four. Locally, there are that many left in the 70-man field for the final two rounds of the Indiana State Open at Otter Creek Golf Club. The cut line at plus-six (150) axed nine of the 13 area golfers at the Open, but there is still life left for …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – The 12th annual IBCA/IHSAA Top 100 Showcase events have been set for July 23 and July 24 at Ben Davis High School in Indianapolis. Staged by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association with support from the Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Top 100 Showcase events are designed to give exposure to top basketball …read more.

SOUTH BEND – Single-game tickets for Notre Dame home football games for the 2014 season go on sale Thursday. Tickets will be sold online July 10 starting at 6 p.m. at und.com. Tickets will be sold starting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 11 at the Notre Dame Ticket Office or by calling 631-7356. Notre …read more.

WINONA LAKE – NorthWood High School standout golfer Brayden Glaser has committed to Grace College to play golf for the 2014-15 season. Glaser is an accomplished golfer who led NorthWood to new heights in his senior season. In his final high school season, Glaser captained the team to its first state qualification in program history. …read more.

[weaver_youtube 48M9hEp0SLU rel=0] SYRACUSE – The 20th Annual Warrior Open took place on Monday as 144 golfers combined to make 36 teams to compete in this year’s fundraising event held at Maxwelton Golf Club. The Warrior Open is the largest fund raising event for the Wawasee High School athletic department. Funds generated from the annual …read more.

COLUMBUS – The 99th Indiana State Open has a crowded leaderboard after the first day of play, but no one locally is among the immediate mix. Day one saw six players tie for first with a five-under 67 at Otter Creek Golf Club’s par-72 course, led by Columbus’ own Tyler Duncan. Also tied for the …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Bethel College Athletic Director Tom Visker has announced that Andrew Wodrich will become the 10th Head Coach of the Bethel women’s basketball program. Wodrich accepted the position on July 1 and will start the full-time position on July 10. Wodrich is no stranger to Bethel College or the Mishawaka area. The 2003 graduate of …read more.

WARSAW – Teams and hole sponsors are still being accepted for the Warsaw Lady Tiger Basketball and Volleyball Golf Scramble. The fifth annual event will be held July 19 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start at the Rozella Ford Golf Club in Warsaw. Cost is $200 per foursome, which includes green fees, cart, lunch and …read more.

MISHAWAKA – Tom Visker recently began his tenure as the new athletic director at Bethel College. Visker has been at Bethel for the last 11 years, serving as a professor of kinesiology and the dean of humanities and education. Visker served as baseball coach at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa for 22 years before …read more.

[weaver_youtube 0e8wwFhMQKs rel=0] SYRACUSE – There was a shot that the Independence Day Regatta would be a dud. Winds weren’t predicted during the week to be very high, and sailors know the one element needed besides lake and vessel is the wind. The Wawasee Yacht Club ended up getting what it wanted with two spectacular …read more.

[weaver_youtube 5ATNF_xJHvA rel=0] SYRACUSE – For whatever reason, the running gods looked down upon Syracuse this morning with a smile. Only in the 50s as ‘Go!’ was shouted, the Flotilla Road Race was run under ideal conditions Friday in what is shaping up to be a fantastic holiday weekend. The race was broken up into …read more.

This feature is the ninth and final installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area NAPPANEE – McCormick Creek Golf Course isn’t shy about what it is. As part of the Stauffer Park facility on the northeast side of town, the golf course is intertwined with its community, its …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The new Whitko boys basketball coach should not have a problem finding his way around the Three Rivers Conference. Roger Fleetwood, who began his prep coaching career at Tippecanoe Valley High School, is the new man in charge of the future of the Wildcats’ program. Fleetwood’s hiring as the new Whitko coach …read more.

Well, that was a bummer. Did anyone on the US Men’s National Team get the memo that Tim Howard wasn’t the only one who was supposed to give maximum effort? OK, that’s unfair to say. But for a good portion of the match with Belgium, Howard looked to be the only American soccer player interested …read more.

MIDDLEBURY – The Indiana University men’s basketball roster will boast a familiar name next season to area hoops fans. Nate Richie, a recent graduate of Northridge High School, will be a preferred walk-on for the Hoosiers. Richie announced the decision Tuesday on his Twitter account. Richie, a 6-7 forward, averaged almost 24 points and 7.6 …read more.

This feature is the eighth installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area NEW PARIS – Nine holes, miniature golf, a driving range and an ice cream shop highlight the amenities of one of the most enjoyable golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. Parmore Golf Course is a …read more.

This feature is the seventh installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area SYRACUSE – Near the shore of Lake Wawasee’s historic Vawter Park area rests South Shore Golf Club. Since opening in 1929, South Shore has become one of Northern Indiana’s most notable golf destinations. The 18-hole course …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – In a battle of the lakes, Webster Lake emerged as the grandest of them all at the Mermaid Festival Co-ed Beach Volleyball Tournament. The week-long tournament concluded Saturday after pool play took place during the week. Pool A had Lake Wawasee stand unbeaten at 6-0 while Pool B had Webster also run …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College’s men’s soccer team picked up a local commitment in Zack Tucker from Warsaw Community High School. Tucker played for soccer powerhouse Warsaw, a program that claimed its sixth consecutive regional championship this fall. He was the team’s leading scorer with 11 goals as a senior, helping lead Warsaw to …read more.

MILLERSBURG – The Millersburg Lions Club is hosting its 10th annual golf scramble to help raise money for the Sonshine Day Care as well as the Fairfield High School boys and girls golf teams. The outing is July 27 with a 1 p.m. shotgun start for the scramble at Timber Ridge Golf Club. Teams of …read more.

VALPARAISO – It’s going to be a lot easier for Triton basketball fans to get the chance again to see former hometown hero Clay Yeo play in person. Yeo, who recently completed his freshman year at Valparaiso University, plans to transfer to Bethel College. The transfer of the former Trojan star was confirmed in a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Humid weather and overcast skies were the setting on Saturday morning as triathletes from ranging from Chicago to Fort Wayne competed in the Warsaw Optimist Triathlon. The rain held-off just long enough to keep the fans dry, but the competitors were soaked from the beginning. The event begins with the swimming portion …read more.

The time has come where the entire world actually becomes just 16 countries. In the cutthroat tournament that is the World Cup, 32 nations and a world of expectations have narrowed to just 16 nations and 90 – well actually more like 98 – minutes determines whether heroes are eternally glorified or Gross Domestic Products …read more.

Vinay Tikka tees from the second hole at Little Bighorn Golf Course, which is the only elevated “cliff” shot in the county. This feature is the sixth installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. PIERCETON – Little Bighorn Golf Course, by far, is the most serene course we …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Syracuse-Wawasee Chamber of Commerce, the Syracuse Rotary and the Syracuse Parks Department are again sponsoring the Tour des Lakes, or also known as the Liberty Bike Ride, set for July 12. The event will emanate from the Syracuse Community Center and Lakeside Park. Registration for the Tour begins at 7 a.m. and …read more.

KENDALLVILLE – A host of local golfers made the cut at Thursday’s Indiana Open Qualifier at Cobblestone Golf Course. Leading the charge in the 26-player field was McCormick Clouser shooting a three-under 69. Clouser’s brother, McCallister, also made the cut by shooting a 75 to finish in a tie for tenth place with Warsaw’s Tyler …read more.

WARSAW – The town may be big enough to hold both of them, but the roller derby teams will be branching out for several activities. The Lake City Roller Dolls will be prominent at this weekend’s Mermaid Festival in North Webster. The Dolls will have a table set up throughout the festival, but will perform …read more.

This feature is the fifth installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. WARSAW – The course itself has seen several facelifts in recent years. But there is nothing fake about the quality Rozella Ford Golf Course provides to its loyal golfing community. Spread upon the outskirts of Warsaw, …read more.

PITTSBURGH, PA. – A fantastic season for several Warsaw rugby players got a little better after a weekend of high notes at the Challenge Cup Regional All-Star Rugby Tournament. The Rugby Indiana varsity boys and girls clubs both fared well in pool play against teams from the eastern United States. The varsity boys team, a …read more.

LEESBURG – New Beginnings Preschool in Milford will be sponsoring a golf outing Monday, July 14, at the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. Cost for the Florida Scramble is $250 per four-member team. The outing begins at 1 p.m. at TLCC, where prizes will be awarded for first, second and third place teams. The golf club …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Registration is underway for the 2014 Dixie Days 5K run/walk. The sixth annual event will take place at 8 a.m. July 26, beginning at the North Webster Community Center and ends at the park near the Dixie. The race, which pre-race registration is $15 and day of is $20, will support the …read more.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee High School athletic department is putting together a campaign to help spruce up its athletic facilities, and at the same time, demonstrate Wawasee’s community pride. The Warrior Way Walkway will be built next to the football stadium’s new concession stand and ticket booth currently under construction. By purchasing a brick, which …read more.

WARSAW – A pair of golf outings benefitting the Warsaw area will be held at Rozella Ford Golf Course. This Friday, June 27, the course will host the Baker Youth Club outing, designed to raise funds for children in Kosciusko County. The BYC has served the county for 88 years and had over 900 members …read more.

This feature is the fourth installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. WARSAW – It’s peaceful and it’s concise. Denny Hepler’s Raccoon Run Golf Course on the eastern edge of Warsaw isn’t intended to be overwhelming. But the course does offer challenges for the everyday senior to the …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Whitko’s baseball program received several honors after another successful season. The Wildcats went 20-10 overall and 4-3 in the Three Rivers Conference, earning 20 wins for the third consecutive season. Three players were named to the TRC First Team in senior Ethan Nicodemus, Zach Snep and Tanner Gaff. Nicodemus hit .421 with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Kosciusko County Basketball Hall of Fame inducted its latest class Friday night in a ceremony held at the Orthopaedic Capital Center on the campus of Grace College. Celebrating basketball greatness from the area in the 1950s and 1960s, 14 individuals as well as the 1957-58 Etna Green basketball teams were honored. …read more.

This feature is the third installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. SYRACUSE – Nestled between scenic Johnson’s Bay and the Eli Lilly Estate on the northern shore of Lake Wawasee is the modest but inviting Wawasee Golf Club. The course is a nine-hole layout measuring between 2,489 …read more.

Our final installment of the Top 10 lists features the five teams we feel had the best overall season in the 2013-14 calendar year. One just ended their season two weeks ago with one of its relay teams posting a second-place finish at the state finals while the other had an athlete take two second-place …read more.

This feature is the next installment of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. LEESBURG – Tucked into the high ground adjacent to beautiful Tippecanoe Lake is the Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. The golf course is an 18-hole layout measuring between 5,150 and 5,937 yards depending on the tee. We …read more.

Our march to No. 1 on the individual list begins with a duo of Warsaw swimmers and closes with a swimmer to which many are measured. 5. Seeing Double – When trying to tell Warsaw’s two ace swimmers apart, looks are easy. But the planes to which these two are heading, both in the Warsaw …read more.

FRANKLIN – The NorthWood boys golf team repeated its performance Wednesday at the State Finals. The Panthers posted a team score of 318 for the second straight day to finish in 10th place in the finale of the high school season at The Legends Golf Club. NorthWood, making its first-ever appearance at the State Finals …read more.

The IndyStar.com Indiana All-Stars completed a successful run against Kentucky in their annual series for 2014. For the first time, Indiana has swept its Bluegrass neighbors in all four series in the same year — the Senior boys, the Senior girls, the Junior boys and the Junior girls. Indiana’s James Blackmon Jr. of Marion and Kentucky’s …read more.

This feature is the first of a series of reviews for golf courses in the Kosciusko County area. SYRACUSE – If it had been a foggy morning, you may have been able to hear the bagpipes along the rolling hills of Maxwelton Golf Club. Placed on the northern border of Kosciusko County with a peek …read more.

The movie was right, “If you build it, he will come.” On the same weekend that the iconic baseball film Field of Dreams celebrated its 25th anniversary in Dyersville, Iowa, “Shoeless Joe Jackson” was sighted in Clunette, Ind. Shoeless Joe emerged from the corn growing just beyond the outfield at the Field of Dreams baseball field on …read more.

Our look at the top 10 teams in the area actually mixes in two teams cut of the same cloth. The Wawasee boys and girls cross country teams had a historical season, checking in together at No. 10 while their classmates on the softball team had a season for the books, taking our No. 6 …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The North Webster Community Center will host several events in the coming weeks. A six-week basketball camp will be held beginning June 23 as well as a rugby camp June 25-26 and June 30-July 1. The Mermaid Festival free throw contest and three-point shoot-out is also set for June 28. The free …read more.

FRANKLIN – The NorthWood boys golf program made its debut at the State Finals Tuesday. The Panthers shot 318 in the opening round of the season finale at The Legends Golf Club. NorthWood sits in a tie for ninth place in the team standings. Columbus North shot 299 Tuesday to lead the 15-team field. Junior …read more.

GOSHEN – The formal lists for the All-Northern Lakes Conference baseball were released this afternoon from NLC secretary Larry Kissinger. The lists are heavy with Panthers and Chargers as NorthWood and Elkhart Memorial both finished 10-4 atop the league. Leading the way were All-NLC selections of Daniel Asbury, Noah Pawlak, Cam Maxwell and Jake Tucker …read more.

A handful of area players, including a quartet from Whitko, have earned All-Three Rivers Conference honors for the 2014 season. Selected as All-TRC performers for the Wildcats were pitcher Hanna Yohe, infielder Haley Yohe and outfielders Maddie Gawthrop and Aly Nicodemus. Chosen as an all-conference pick from Tippecanoe Valley was infielder Robyn Dunnuck. Named as …read more.

ELKHART – Randy DeShone is the only boys basketball coach in Elkhart County history to claim a state championship. Now, he will attempt to turn around the struggling program at Elkhart Central. DeShone, who spent 20 years as the highly-successful coach at Jimtown High School, has been named the new coach of the Blue Blazers. …read more.

ELKHART – A familiar face has been tabbed to direct the fortunes of the Elkhart Memorial boys basketball program. Kyle Sears, a former standout player for the Crimson Chargers, has been hired as the new head coach. Sears, who has spent the last six seasons as an assistant coach in the program, replaces Mark Barnhizer. …read more.

The 2013-14 athletic season was one of transition, one of inspiration, and one where again, our local athletes put on a show worthy of merit on the biggest stages. In defining a year’s worth of achievement, we present our Top 10 lists of both area individuals and teams. The accomplishments span all three calendar seasons …read more.

WARSAW – The Wawasee All-Stars 14U softball team won its second title in as many weeks. The Wawasee team won the Wahoo Bash Tournament June 7th in Topeka and brought home the championship trophy again last weekend at the Wahoo Invitational held at CCAC in Warsaw. Wawasee went 7-0 for the weekend at the CCAC …read more.

GRANVILLE, OHIO – A pair of former local track standouts turned in strong performances Saturday for the Indiana All-Star team. The duo of Gabe Furnivall from Warsaw and Cameron Kitson from Fairfield competed in the Midwest Meet of Champions held at Denison University and Granville High School. Furnivall earned a ninth-place finish in the 400 …read more.

[weaver_youtube Z-sWBXQuOqQ rel=0] NORTH WEBSTER – It was the dawn of a new era at the Shoop Sports & Youth Foundation-sponsored Tournament of Champions as two new champions were crowned. Kelsie Peterson and David Johnson, neither of which had ever participated in the event, both won first place to claim the top scholarships at the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College athletic website www.GCLancers.com earned three national top-10 awards at this week’s NAIA-SIDA National Convention. The newly redesigned website was launched less than a year ago in June 2013. At the national convention in Orlando, Fla., Grace’s athletic website tied for 10th place in the “Outsourced Websites” contest and was tops among …read more.

ELKHART – A familiar face to area high school boys basketball fans is leaving the area. Ron Dietz, who has spent the last two years as the coach at Jimtown High School, has resigned effective Thursday. Dietz has accepted a job as a middle school athletic director and physical education teacher with the Beaufort County …read more.

WARSAW –  Warsaw point guard Eryn Leek has been a fixture in the Tigers’ lineup the past four seasons, and the senior standout has signed a letter of intent to play for Holy Cross College. As a four-year starter, Leek helped guide coach Michelle Harter’s Tigers to a tremendous 61-27 record, including a 24-2 mark …read more.

The area track scene will be well represented Saturday in the Midwest Meet of Champions. The roster for the Indiana All-Star team, which will compete against athletes from Ohio and Michigan, has a strong local flavor. The Warsaw duo of Gabe Furnivall and Seth Fouts are both on the Indiana squad. Furnivall is slated to …read more.

[weaver_youtube 66gsVGpMwXE rel=0] WINONA LAKE – In the end, nothing went right. Nearly a week of anticipation finally came to an end for eight local prep golfers. Members of the Warsaw golf team as well as three individuals from other area schools received their chance to prove themselves on a very big stage at Stonehenge …read more.

Allowing Christ to Shine is hosting a 5K/10K/1-mile run event this summer and would like many school children to participate. Children are active during the school year in P.E. classes or school sports, and we want them to continue to be active during the summer break. The event will also help to feed and educate …read more.

SYRACUSE – There will be some welcomed changes to the fields and gyms at Wawasee High School at the start of the next school year. Construction and renovations will begin this summer that will offer a fresh look to most of the athletic complexes at 1 Warrior Path. Last year the softball team received a …read more.

BOURBON – Triton High School concluded its spring athletic season with its season-ending awards ceremonies Wednesday night. Awards for team and individual accomplishments were given for its six spring sports. CONFERENCE AWARDS Tennis All-Northern State Conference: No. 1 doubles Carrie Slabaugh and Holly Stogsdill; No. 1 singles Kaelyn Mason Softball All-NSC: Hannah Jennings – OF; …read more.

“Ten little Indian boys went out to dine…” We have nearly reached the end of our beloved 2013-14 prep sports year. The Warsaw golf team is the last remaining team from our Kosciusko area and it will compete in the Warsaw Regional at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club Thursday morning. While the Tigers are the …read more.

WARSAW – The road to the 78th IHSAA Boys Golf State Finals goes through the Lake City as one of Indiana’s premier golf courses will play host to the Warsaw Regional this week. Eighteen area teams and a crop of individual players will arrive at Stonehenge Golf and Country Club on Thursday with hopes of …read more.

A field of eight teams will compete for four state softball championships Saturday in the IHSAA State Finals. The list includes top-ranked North Miami in Class 1-A and No. 7 Leo in Class 3-A. North Miami, behind star junior pitcher Josie Wood, sidelined No. 10 Triton 9-1 last Saturday in a semifinal game of the …read more.

A quartet of outstanding players and a coach from the area have been chosen as part of the North team for an All-Star high school tennis event. The roster for the North squad for the ICGSA North/South Senior Tennis All-Star Cup includes senior standout Kennedy Walter of NorthWood. Also named to the 12-player team are …read more.

The quest for a state championship continues Friday for a trio of area high school tennis players. Fairfield sophomore Emily Mast makes her second straight appearance as a No. 1 singles player in the State Finals. Mast will take a 28-0 record into a quarterfinal round match versus Denise Azcui, a junior from Bloomington South. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College softball team earned a plethora of postseason awards after the 2014 season, highlighted by All-American Brooke Shell. Shell was named NCCAA First Team All-American and honorable mention NAIA All-American after an outstanding season. She set three single-season records in 2014, including the most hits (94), most runs (64) and …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School closed out the 2013-14 athletic school year with the athletic awards banquet held Monday evening at WHS. The six spring sports were recognized in accomplishment. Baseball Warrior Way Award – Andrew Milligan Offensive Player of the Year – Gage Reinhard Defensive Player of the Year – Nik Anderson Pitcher of …read more.

SYRACUSE – Having served as an assistant athletic director for three years, Cory Schutz was given his chance to officially call the shots Tuesday evening. Eastern (Greentown) High School’s school board officially approved Schutz to take over as its high school athletic director during a vote by the board Tuesday. Schutz served as Wawasee High …read more.

BLOOMINGTON –  Inspiring. Champions. Warsaw’s first Unified Track and Field team can be called both after Saturday. The truly inspiring group of athletes brought home the hardware from the inaugural IHSAA Unified Track and Field State Finals held at Indiana University. The WCHS team, which partners special needs students with general studies students, outscored nine …read more.

It was a very busy day for area prep athletic teams Saturday as state tournament action rolled on. The highlight of the day came at the girls tennis regional at LaPorte. A trio of outstanding area players earned a ticket to the State Finals in the individual portion of the state tournament series. Fairfield’s stellar …read more.