WARSAW – Being in a foreign land is an eye-opening experience, but athletics has made the transition for some area athletes a welcomed change of pace.

LEESBURG  — The Field House host a Humans vs. Zombies game on Oct. 26 from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a mix of tag and NERF gun battles. The cost is $5 for each child. The event is open to k-12 grade students. Participants may bring their own NERF guns and gear. The course …read more.

WINONA LAKE – News and notes for Grace College as it wrapped up its spring sports season.

WARSAW – WCHS senior Brooklyn Potts has signed on to continue her cheer tradition with Indiana Wesleyan University.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley Middle School issued its winter sports awards winners.

WINONA LAKE – Jenna Carter announced she will not return as the Grace College cheerleading coach.

BARTLETT, Tenn. – USA Cheer has brought to light a recent study that shows injuries are on the decline across the country in cheerleading.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster United Methodist Church will hold evaluations Nov. 1 and 3 for its 16th year of Upward Basketball and Cheerleading.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School cheerleading team hosted its second annual pet food drive to benefit New Hope Pet Rescue over the weekend.

WARSAW – WCHS Cheerleading Tryouts for the 2018-19 school year are set for May 1,2,3 and 7.

The Whitley County Dazzlers, a special needs cheerleading squad, recently launched a Facebook fundraising campaign to cover costs so that its members can attend nationals on April 21 in Florida. Coach Vanessa Bills noted the cheerleaders, who range from 6 to 24 years of age, are excited about the trip, adding “Because there are often special medical needs involved, they don’t always get to go on a vacation, so to go away for two days is big.”

GREENFIELD — The Warsaw, Wawasee and NorthWood cheer teams will all be among the field as the Indiana Association of School Principals hosts the 2017 Indiana Cheer Championship Varsity Prelims at Greenfield-Central High School on Saturday.

WARSAW – WCHS cheerleaders Morgan Leamon and Sarah Fribley have chosen to continue their cheer and academic careers at Indiana Wesleyan.

WARSAW – The Young Tiger football program capped off a perfect season by defeating Elkhart Central 30-6 in the championship game of the Tiger Invitational.

NORTH WEBSTER – Registration is open for the upcoming Upward Basketball and Cheerleading season.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Community High School cheer program is preparing for a cheer camp this Saturday, Aug. 20, at the WCHS Career Center gym.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme is excited to offer the “Cheer Club” program starting in two weeks.

WINONA LAKE – Former cheerleading coach Jenna Carter has rejoined Grace College to take over the cheer program.

SYRACUSE — The Wawasee High School cheer competition team is hosting its first-ever craft show on Saturday, April 23, in the Wawasee High School cafeteria.

CHICAGO – Two Midwest Xtreme teams from Warsaw competed in the Chicagoland area over the weekend, closing out their competition seasons.

SYRACUSE — Wawasee is looking for a new cheer coach following the resignation of Kierstyn Jones.

SCHAUMBURG, ILL. – The Midwest Xtreme Senior 2 Prep cheer team were crowned national champions last Saturday at the GLCC Grand Nationals Showdown.

WARSAW – The Warsaw Young Tigers football and cheer programs are seeking participants for the upcoming 2016 season.

FORT WAYNE – Midwest Xtreme sent a handful of competition teams to the GLCC Speedway Challenge in Fort Wayne and came away with a host of honors.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee’s cheer program will host a kids clinic Jan. 23 and perform for fans Jan. 30.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme will host a Cheer 101 Team, an entry level cheer team.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme will be hosting a parent information meeting for any family who has children with special needs who is interested in joining Team HailStorm.

WARSAW – The combined squads from Warsaw Community High School will be hosting an elementary school cheerleading clinic Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SYRACUSE – The Wawasee cheerleading program will partner with the Lakeland Youth Center to host a summer cheer clinic. The three-day clinic will take place Tuesday, June 30; Wednesday, July 1; and Thursday, July 2 from 6-8 p.m. each day at Syracuse Elementary School. Cost is $30 if pre-registered by Friday, June 26, or $35 …read more.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme has announced tryout dates and times for the upcoming 2015-2016 All-Star Cheer season. Tryouts are open to the public for girls and boys ages 3-18 years old. Midwest Xtreme offers competitive teams for every skill level, beginner to advance teams. Every student will make an appropriate age and appropriate skilled level …read more.

AKRON – Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Kaira Hackworth, daughter of Lora Hackworth, recently signed her Letter of Intent to cheer at Ancilla College for the 2015 season. Hackworth was a high school football sideline and basketball sideline cheerleader for three years. She spent two years on the varsity cheerleading team where she was a …read more.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme, based in Warsaw, added several accolades to its growing trophy case after a strong showing at the GLCC Speedway Challenge last Saturday. The Midwest Xtreme Youth Co-ed Hip-Hop/Dance team placed first and was awarded a Golden Ticket for a Full-Paid Bid to the U.S. Finals and the Knock-Your-Socks Off award for …read more.

[weaver_youtube uE2uEXqJETM rel=0] WARSAW – Even if its just for a month, a handful of girls in Warsaw can say they are the best in the country. Midwest Xtreme’s Small Senior Level 4 Division all-star cheer team, as well as the youth Prep Division small team program, have both been tabbed as the No. 1-ranked …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Midwest Xtreme Senior All-Star Cheer Team “C4” placed first last weekend during JAMfest Indy with a score of 97.150. There were five other teams in their division. “C4” also won Grand Champion and a Full Paid Bid to the U.S. Finals. Its score also beat out the other 110 teams from all divisions …read more.

WARSAW – Midwest Xtreme, a USASF Member Gym is based in Warsaw, and owned by the Sammons Family, has announced an addition to their All-Star Cheer line-up, “Team SunShine.” Team SunShine is for children with Special Needs, ages five and up. Team SunShine is a Co-ed Special Needs All-Star Cheer Team for students with an …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Upward Sports will be hosting a pair of free clinics Saturday, Nov. 15, at the North Webster United Methodist Church family center. A basketball clinic for players in kindergarten through third game will take place from 9-10:30 a.m. and for fourth through sixth grade players from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. The …read more.

BOURBON – The Triton boys elementary, junior high and freshman basketball recognition night has been rescheduled from the December 17 game against Bethany Christian to the December 14 Mishawaka Marian game. The recognition will take place at halftime of the varsity game against the Knights. Also at halftime of the varsity game against Marian, Triton …read more.

SYRACUSE – Wawasee High School will host its fall cheerleading tryouts on Tuesday, June 25, through Thursday, June 27, from 9-11:30 a.m. at Syracuse Elementary School. All participants must have a current IHSAA physical (dated after April 1, 2013) on file with WHS to try out. Forms may be obtained on the WHS athletic Web …read more.

Triton High School senior Trenton Cooper and Tippecanoe Valley High School senior Allyson Ross were among 40 students named to the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association statewide scholarship lists. Cooper was named a recipient of the Marion Crawley Scholarship, given to members of basketball teams that showcase achievement in basketball, academics, participation in extra-curricular activities and …read more.

All boys and girls interested in Young Tiger Football and Cheerleading should attend one of the sign-ups at the Boys and Girls Club. Sign-ups will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on the following Saturdays: April 6, April 20 and April 27. Boys from 7-12 years of age, any size and any weight …read more.