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WINONA LAKE – Warsaw standout Peyton Long decided to stay close to home, signing with Grace College to play men’s soccer in the fall. Long was a goalkeeper for the Tigers. He was a Second Team All-District honoree after his senior season and was also honorable mention for All-Northern Lakes Conference. Long played on several …read more.

Winona Lake will celebrate the National Day of Prayer at 12 p.m. May 7, at Rodeheaver Auditorium. The theme for this year’s event is “Lord, hear our prayer,” which is taken from 1 Kings 8:28. The passage states, “Hear the cry and the prayer that your servant is praying in your presence this day.” This …read more.

GOSHEN  – The Grace College track and field teams had their best finish in over a decade at the Crossroads League Championships on Friday and Saturday. The men’s team placed fifth for the program’s best result since 2002. The Lady Lancers were also fifth, equaling their best finish since 2000. Micah Pollard was the league …read more.

Grace Sweeps Spring Arbor

April 25, 2015

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s softball team celebrated Senior Day in style with a sweep of Spring Arbor on Friday. Senior Chelsea Whitesell homered and fellow senior Brooke Shell stretched her current hitting streak to 21 games as Grace won 10-3 and 7-2 at Miller Field. The Lady Lancers have one doubleheader remaining in the regular …read more.

Yesterday afternoon, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Glenda Ritz paid a visit to both Jefferson Elementary School in Winona Lake as well as Claypool Elementary School. Warsaw Community School Corporation warmly welcomed Ritz, who read to first grade students. Students were wowed by a dramatic reading of of a story involving dinosaurs and art in …read more.

Yesterday afternoon business and community leaders, educators and school officials from across the state visited Grace College’s Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center to attend the Indiana Department of Education’s free Global Learning Workshop. The event, which was hosted for Hoosier educators, featured numerous speeches from state officials, business leaders and school officials. Among those who spoke …read more.

Students at Grace College are currently prepping for the second annual Empty Bowls campaign, a community grass-roots event that has taken on the fight against hunger and awareness within Kosciusko County. According to student and organizer Sam Erwin, the event allows for students at Grace, as well as local elementary schools, to partner with community …read more.

The Winona Lake Town Council approved a bond ordinance for Grace College at its April 21 meeting. The ordinance was originally introduced at the council’s March meeting. Ordinance 2015A-3-1 will allow the school to refinance three bonds previously issued for school projects. The ordinance authorizes $11.5 million for the school. Alan Feldbaum, an attorney with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College and Director of Athletics Chad Briscoe welcomed student-athletes from the high schools of the Three Rivers Conference for a Sportsmanship Summit on Tuesday. Student-athletes from eight TRC schools attended the conference, which was designed to educate student-athletes about sportsmanship and character training in athletics. “We are pleased to be a …read more.

By KAREN KAUFFMAN Warsaw Christian School Sixth graders at Warsaw Christian were invited to paint bowls for the upcoming Empty Bowls event to help feed people in need. Grace College Instructor of Art Integrations and Ceramics, Cindy Bryan, assisted students with the project to prepare for the event to be held from 11 a.m. until …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Seven-year volleyball coach Andria Harshman has accepted the head volleyball coaching position at Colorado Christian University. Doug West will serve as the interim coach. A national search for Grace’s next volleyball coach will begin immediately. Harshman was responsible for revamping the Lady Lancers’ program, taking over a program that went 3-14 and …read more.

HUNTINGTON – Chandler Elliott pitched another gem for Grace’s softball team against Huntington on Saturday. Elliott’s one-hitter lifted the Lady Lancers (24-19, 17-13 Crossroads League) to a 5-0 victory in the opening game, but the Foresters evened the day with a 5-4 win in nine innings to wrap up the doubleheader. In the opener, Elliott …read more.

HUNTINGTON – In the final tuneup to next week’s Crossroads League Championships, Grace’s track and field team had a strong performance at the Huntington Invitational on Saturday. In a field of eight teams – including six from the Crossroads League – Grace’s men’s squad finished second while the women were fourth. Grace set five school …read more.

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – An eight-run inning helped Grace’s baseball team to a split with Spring Arbor on the road on Saturday. The Lancers snapped a seven-game losing streak against the Cougars (13-24, 6-16 Crossroads League). The win also snapped Grace’s current seven-game losing streak in the season. Grace dropped the opening game 11-2, falling …read more.

[weaver_youtube YPMfpnyoNho rel=0] Friday afternoon’s Beaman Home Guardian Angel fundraising luncheon in the Westminster Room at Grace College saw Mary Ellen Mann deliver a powerful speech in which she drew upon her own experiences to express the importance of raising awareness for domestic abuse. The event was geared towards raising both funds and awareness as the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College Athletic Department is pleased to announce a new apparel partnership with Nike, Inc., starting this summer. Nike will be the official apparel provider and footwear dealer for the Lancers’ varsity teams starting June 1 after Grace’s current deal with Adidas expires on May 31. “We have appreciated our relationship …read more.

  The Center for Lakes and Streams at Grace College is hosting their annual Wonderful Water Student Art contest. Each April, fourth graders through high school students from school districts of Kosciusko County are invited to submit their depiction of our local waterways. Artists with winning entries receive cash prizes and the privilege of having …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College bats were sizzling in a Crossroads League softball doubleheader with Bethel at Miller Field on Tuesday. The Lady Lancers (22-17, 15-11 Crossroads League) erupted for 35 hits and 20 runs over two games. Bethel came from behind to win 10-9 in the opener before Grace closed out the day …read more.

MARION – One of Grace’s largest meets of the year produced one of Grace’s most memorable results at the Little State Championships on Friday and Saturday. The Lancers’ track and field team broke five school records and tied another mark in the 12-team event, held at Indiana Wesleyan University. “This was the best competition we’ve …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s softball team took down Goshen College 6-3 and 8-6 on Saturday in a doubleheader. The Lady Lancers (21-16, 14-10 Crossroads League) improved to 8-3 over their last 11 games with the sweep at Miller Field. Goshen (2-30, 2-19 CL) jumped out to an early lead in the opening game, striking …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Marian University took advantage of Grace College’s errors to win a pair of baseball games at Miller Field Friday. The Lancers (12-19, 5-11 Crossroads League) dropped the first game 7-5 before falling 12-1 in the second game. Grace wasted little time getting on the scoreboard in the opening inning. The Lancers put …read more.

Lady Lancers Doubled Down

April 11, 2015

WINONA LAKE – Two seventh-inning rallies from Grace’s softball team came up short on Friday as St. Francis swept the doubleheader. The Lady Lancers (19-16, 12-10 Crossroads League) fell 7-6 in both games at Miller Field. In the opening game, Grace’s late rally was not enough to catch up with the Cougars (13-13, 8-10 CL). …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Sharpshooting guard Josh Ruggles of Wheaton Warrenville South High School (Ill.) has committed to play at Grace College next year. Ruggles, a 6-foot-2 guard, has already made a name for himself on the national scene with his 3-point shooting prowess. He is the current world record holder for most 3-pointers made (135) …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Center For Lakes & Streams, Grace College Approximately 325,000 gallons of water used to contain the Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. fire carried chemicals downhill into Winona Lake on Feb. 6. The Center for Lakes & Streams responded to the spill immediately and collected several samples from Winona Lake at the scene as well …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College softball team enjoyed 21 runs in a doubleheader sweep of Huntington on Wednesday. The Lady Lancers (19-14, 12-8 Crossroads League) won the first game 12-1 in five innings and held on for a 9-8 victory in the second game at Miller Field. Grace jumped in front 3-0 with a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College and Taylor University squared off for a pair of tightly contested softball games at Miller Field Tuesday. The Lady Lancers (17-14, 10-8 Crossroads League) rallied from a two-run deficit to win the opener 3-2 on Alex Shipley’s game-winning swing. The Trojans (19-11, 13-5 CL) managed to split the doubleheader with …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s baseball doubleheader with Bethel College on Tuesday was highlighted by a 12-inning duel at Miller Field. Unfortunately for the Lancers (12-17, 5-9 Crossroads League), Grace dropped the extra-innings battle 2-1. But Grace rallied for a convincing 7-1 victory in the second half of the twin bill to split with the …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary A mock interview event for Grace College juniors and seniors was hosted earlier this week by Grace’s Center for Career Connections. Employers from all across Kosciusko County gathered on Tuesday, March 31, at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center to give over 75 students the opportunity to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace track star Jo Boren was named the Crossroads League outdoor Athlete of the Week. Boren claimed two first-place finishes at the Spartan Invitational on Friday at Manchester University. She won the 400-meter race in 59.28 seconds and teamed up with Paige Kindig, Mya Brown and Micah Pollard to win the 4×100 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College’s softball team produced a convincing sweep of Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Monday. The Lady Lancers (16-13, 9-7 Crossroads League) took the opening game 7-1 before concluding the sweep 9-1 in a run-rule shortened second game at Miller Field. Grace impressed on both sides of the field in the opener to …read more.

WINONA LAKE – A complete-game gem from Austin Green helped the Grace College baseball team to a split with Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday. The Lancers (11-16, 4-8 Crossroads League) lost the opener 5-3 before rebounding to a 5-0 win in the second game, thanks to Green’s shutout at Miller Field. Grace started strong in the …read more.

MARION – The Grace College softball team handed No. 19 Indiana Wesleyan its first loss in 25 games, upsetting the Wildcats on the road on Saturday. The Lady Lancers beat IWU 8-5 in the second game of the doubleheader, snapping IWU’s 25-game winning streak and giving the Wildcats their first loss of the Crossroads League …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School senior multi-sport standout Pam Miller signed a letter of intent to continue her education and play basketball at Grace College. Miller, a two-year starter and a four-year varsity letter winner for the Lady Tiger basketball program, helped lead Michelle Harter’s squad to  the IHSAA sectional championship at Goshen this …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Communications Specialist, Center For Lakes & Streams The annual Northern Indiana Lakes Festival is this June 5-20. This year’s lakes festival will be a two-week event with educational workshops and recreational activities scheduled around Kosciusko county. The Lakes Festival is an annual celebration of our local lakes and waterways. The most popular …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Allison Kauffman wrapped up her sterling Grace College basketball career by being lauded as an All-American by the NAIA and NCCAA. Kauffman was First Team All-American by the NCCAA and was honorable mention for NAIA All-American after an outstanding senior campaign. The Fort Wayne, Ind., native led Grace in both scoring (17.7 …read more.

Grace Cagers Earn Honors

March 27, 2015

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team enjoyed its ninth consecutive season with a national tournament appearance during the 2014-15 season. It was also Grace’s first time appearing in two national tournaments in one season. The Lancers’ success under head coach Jim Kessler earned a number of individual honors on the national scale. …read more.

Pictured from left: Monica Boyer, Gov. Mike Pence, Dr. Bill Katip, Grace College, and Dr. Gregg Chenoweth, Bethel College. (Photo Provided) By TERRY WHITE Grace College Rivals on the basketball court but partners when fighting for a common cause, the presidents of Grace College, Winona Lake and Bethel College in Mishawaka were among those attending …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College softball team opened up Miller Field for the first time in 2015 with a doubleheader against Bethel College on Wednesday. The Lady Lancers (11-9, 4-3 Crossroads League) split with Bethel, losing the first game 5-2 before rebounding for an 11-7 win in the day’s finale. In the opening game, …read more.

WINONA LAKE – In less than three seasons, All-American outfielder Brooke Shell has broken the career hits record for the Grace College softball program. The senior from Hartford City, Ind., tied the career hits’ record on Saturday with a single against Goshen in the second inning. One inning later, she became the first Lady Lancer …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – An eruption. An explosion. An outburst. Whatever you want to call it, Grace’s offense had it during the Lady Lancers’ sweep of Goshen on Saturday. Grace’s softball team enjoyed 22 runs and 28 hits over the doubleheader as the Lady Lancers won 11-10 and 11-3. In the opening game, the teams took …read more.

GOSHEN, Ind. – The Lancers’ baseball squad improved to 3-1 in Crossroads League play with a split of Goshen on Saturday afternoon. The Lancers (10-9, 3-1 CL) pulled out a 4-3 victory in the first game before Goshen’s pitching stifled the Lancers into a 9-0 defeat in game two. In the opening game, timely hitting …read more.

Two teams took center stage for Midwest Xtreme Inc. on Friday evening. Team Jazz and Team Sunshine both made their debut performances during halftime of one of the NCCAA tournament basketball games being played at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center on the Grace College campus. Team Sunshine is a new team for individuals of all …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s women’s basketball team suffered its third-lowest scoring output of the season on Friday, falling in the fifth-place game of NCCAA Nationals to Southwestern Assemblies of God University. The Lady Lancers (18-17) wrapped up the 2014-15 campaign with a 51-47 loss to finish sixth in the tournament, although Grace nearly pulled off …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s men’s basketball team wrapped up the 2014-15 season with a 89-80 defeat to Cincinnati Christian at NCCAA Nationals. The Lancers were led by an outstanding performance from Brandon Vanderhegghen, who ripped off a career-high 28 points in a loss in the fifth-place game on Friday. Grace ends the season with a …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College women’s basketball team secured their third winning season in four years with a convincing 74-62 win over Southern Wesleyan on Thursday afternoon. The Lady Lancers (18-16) will wrap up the season on Friday at 7 p.m. in the fifth-place game of the NCCAA National Championships against Southwestern Assemblies of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team rebounded from a disappointing loss in the opening round of NCCAA Nationals, taking down Simpson 83-77 on Thursday afternoon. After falling into the consolation bracket with a loss to Dallas Baptist on Wednesday night, Grace bounced back with an offensive eruption against Simpson. The Lancers (23-12) …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The NCCAA National Championships for Grace kicked off with a wild quarterfinal matchup with third-seeded Bethesda on Wednesday. The Flames’ blistering pace unraveled the Lady Lancers as Grace lost 87-82 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Grace struggled to adjust to Bethesda’s frenetic pace in the first half. The Flames’ run-and-gun style …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace’s championship aspirations for 2015 were dashed on Wednesday when Dallas Baptist upset the Lancers 63-55. The Lancers (22-12) shot a paltry 28 percent from the floor and let a late lead slip against the sixth-seeded Patriots (16-15) at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Dallas Baptist ended the game on an 11-0 …read more.

“The town has in the past issued bonds for Grace college on several occasions,” said Alan Feldbaum, an attorney with Barnes and Thornburg representing Grace College. “The college is simply refinancing three bonds that have been issued in the past.” Feldbaum and several other representative of Grace College appeared before the Winona Lake Town Council …read more.

Former Division 1 men’s basketball coach Dave Bliss speaks Tuesday night at the 2015 NCCAA National Basketball Championships banquet at Warsaw Community Church. (Photos by Mike Deak) WARSAW – College basketball fever is reaching its apex with play-in games beginning in Dayton Tuesday night for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Locally, Tuesday night saw the …read more.

By MADISSON HEINL Grace College and Seminary Center for Lakes & Streams staff visited Lakeview Middle School Friday, March 13, to speak to students about the recent Warsaw Chemical Co., Inc. spill. Students in classes at Lakeview Middle School study and learn about local lakes through the Center for Lakes & Streams program that provides …read more.

Grace College and Seminary President Dr. Bill Katip testified on Monday, March 16, in favor of the Proposed Indiana Religious Freedom Restoration Act, also known as Senate Bill 101. The bill, which passed with a 9-4 vote by the Indiana House Judiciary Committee, will now progress to the full House for consideration. Supporters of the hotly debated …read more.

Service With A Smile

March 17, 2015

[weaver_youtube w1U5GGzcFBA rel=0] WARSAW – Elementary school classrooms just got a lot bigger this morning. As part of the service aspect of the NCCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to be held this week at Grace College, the 16 programs comprising the fields took to the area Tuesday to give back. The basketball programs from …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The pairings are set for the NCCAA National Championships starting Wednesday at Grace College. The hosts will be in action in the first-round on both the men’s and women’s sides of the bracket on Wednesday. The Grace men, who are the No. 3 seed in the eight-team men’s field, will play No. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Lady Lancers’ basketball team will enter next week’s NCCAA National Championships on a high note after claiming the Midwest Regional championship on Friday. Grace buried eight 3-pointers and used a key second-half run to handle Cincinnati Christian 77-73 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. The Lady Lancers (17-15) will find out …read more.

BRANSON, Mo. – The Grace College men’s basketball team could not replicate its late-game magic again on Friday, falling to Southern Oregon 68-62 in the NAIA Second Round. The Lancers (22-11) led for nearly the entire first 30 minutes of action, but the Raiders (26-9) surged ahead late to advance to the national quarterfinals. The …read more.

BRANSON, Mo. – A stout defensive performance and late free throws propelled the Grace College men’s basketball team to a 54-50 upset of No. 7 Bellevue on Thursday in the opening round of the 2015 NAIA Div. II National Championships. The Lancers (22-10) held Bellevue to 30 points below its season scoring average of 80.0 …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Logan Irwin’s numbers are almost identical to those of last season. His contributions though to the success of the Grace College men’s basketball team this year have been much more valuable. The hard-nosed junior point guard will lead the Lancers into the NAIA Division II National Tournament starting Thursday. Grace, which received …read more.

AKRON – Last Saturday, the Tippecanoe Valley girls basketball team ended its historic season by finishing as the IHSAA Class 3-A state runner-up in the program’s first-ever title game appearance. While the run for the Lady Vikings was far from expected by anyone in the Valley community, perhaps one girl should have seen it coming. …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team is set to embark on the 2015 NAIA Div. II National Basketball Championships this week. The Lancers open the tournament on Thursday at 11:15 a.m. (ET) against the No. 7-seeded Bellevue (Neb.). The Lancers (21-10) are to making their sixth trip to NAIA Nationals in the …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Freshman Chandler Elliott swept the Crossroads League weekly honors for Grace’s softball team on Monday. Elliott was named the Pitcher of the Week and the Player of the Week as she led Grace on offense and defense. The freshman standout excelled for Grace at the plate and on the mound. Offensively, she …read more.

By ALLISON MCSHERRY Kids Market, Inc. Green Team On Saturday, Feb. 28, Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization, held their semi-annual sale at Rodeheaver on the campus of Grace College. The organization’s mission is “Supporting women and children in Kosciusko County by distributing proceeds generated from consignment sales of infant and children’s items to non-profit …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team  has punched its ticket to the 2015 NAIA Div. II National Championships in Branson, Mo. The Lancers were the second-to-last bubble team to receive an invite to the tournament, earning the seventh of eight at-large bids to the 32-team field. Grace, who was ranked No. 24 …read more.

Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann addresses the crowd at the Ag/Business Breakfast. On the morning of Tuesday, March 3, Kosciusko County farmers and business people, along with some students and other members of the community, gathered at Rodeheaver Auditorium in Winona Lake for the inaugural Ag/Business Breakfast. The event, well-attended despite the cold and icy roads, …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary Dr. Matthew S. Harmon, professor of New Testament Studies at Grace College & Theological Seminary, recently published two books, “Studies in the Pauline Epistles: Essays in Honor of Douglas J. Moo” and “Philippians: A Mentor Commentary.” “Studies in the Pauline Epistles: Essays in Honor of Douglas …read more.

By HILLARY CHERRY Press Secretary, Senator Ryan Mishler Kosciusko County residents Haley Bradfield and Becka Lukens are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2015 legislative session. Bradfield, a resident of Ashland, Ohio, is the daughter of Richard and Laura Williamson. She graduated from Ashland High School and received her bachelor’s …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Former Indiana University coach Doug West has agreed to become an assistant coach for Grace’s volleyball team under head coach Andria Harshman. West spent four years as the head coach at Indiana University from 1983-86. He was the second coach in the Hoosiers’ program history. He racked up 65 wins in four …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary This year’s Transition Exploration Day hosted by the Grace College Student Chapter of the Council for Exceptional Children welcomes keynote speaker Eric Alexander; skier, climber, and mountaineer. The event, held at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center at 9 a.m. Friday, March 13, is an opportunity for high …read more.

Local author, Rebecca Dawson, has been invited for a follow-up radio interview. Dawson will expand upon about her book, “Stamped on Every Child’s Heart – Impulsive Behavior”, in an upcoming broadcast on the Mid-Morning Show on WBCL 90.3 FM Fort Wayne – a live one-hour interview with Lynn Ford from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. …read more.

By DAVID GROUT Media Relations, Grace College and Seminary As a part of the Lyceum Series on Faith and the Academy, Grace College will be hosting Dr. Brad Gundlach at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 12 in the Westminster East Room. He will be giving a talk entitled, “Religion and the Evolution Question: A Historian’s Perspective” …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College senior Allison Kauffman has been named to the prestigious Capital One Academic All-America® Team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). Kauffman was one of just five members on the First Team College Division and the only representative of the Crossroads League on either the First or Second …read more.

Grace Rally Comes Up Short

February 26, 2015

WINONA LAKE – An unforgettable quarterfinal contest in the Crossroads League Tournament ended in defeat for the Lancers on Wednesday night. Grace (21-10) trailed by as many as 20 points to Mt. Vernon Nazarene in the second half and were even behind by 15 with two minutes to play. And while the Lancers showed resolve …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The game of basketball, through all of life’s trials and tribulations, has always been a constant for Chad Hoffer. It’s always been a source of comfort and strength for the former hoops star at Tippecanoe Valley High School. Hoffer has used the game he loves to give him a new direction in …read more.

Grace Men Check In At No. 21

February 25, 2015

WINONA LAKE – In the second-to-last poll before NAIA Nationals, the Grace College  men’s basketball team dropped one spot in the NAIA Top-25 Coaches’ Poll. The Lancers grabbed the No. 21 ranking in the poll, racking up 112 points from the voters. Grace is one of four Crossroads League teams appearing in the poll, including …read more.

FORT WAYNE – Third-seeded St. Francis proved to be too much for the Grace College  women’s basketball team on Tuesday night as the Lady Lancers lost 87-59 in the Crossroads League Tournament. The NAIA No. 9-ranked Cougars (23-8) exceled at the start of each half and stifled the Lady Lancers (16-15) into shooting 33 percent …read more.

WINONA LAKE – True student-athletes like Allison Kauffman just do not come along very often. Just ask Grace College women’s basketball coach Scott Blum about how much his senior star will be missed, both off and on the court. “Allie is going to be missed in every aspect of our program here,” said Blum. “She …read more.

Grace Pair Honored By League

February 23, 2015

WINONA LAKE – Grace College women’s basketball players Allison Kauffman and Kelsie Peterson were honored by the Crossroads League following impressive regular seasons. Kauffman was a consensus First Team All-League performer for the Lady Lancers, leading Grace with 18.0 points and 9.1 rebounds per game. She made 44 percent from the floor and 80 percent …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Grace College senior Donovan Graham was honored as the recipient of the 2015 NCCAA Wheeler Award for indoor track. The Wheeler Award is the highest individual honor given to a sport by the NCCAA, recognizing one student-athlete for outstanding Christian character, athletic and academic achievement and community service. Graham has qualified for …read more.

HARTFORD CITY – A fantastic regular season by the Bethel College men’s basketball program afforded one of its stars, Matt Schauss, to be named Crossroads League Player of the Year. Schauss, a senior for the Pilots, finished first in rebounds, second in scoring, third in assists and fourth in field goal percentage. Schauss averaged 20.0 …read more.

Grace Track Athletes Excel

February 22, 2015

CEDARVILLE, Ohio – Four All-American honors and one individual national championship highlighted the performances of the Grace College track and field teams at the NCCAA Indoor National Championships over the weekend. Nathan Brown finished first in the heptathlon with a school-record 4,580 points. He became Grace’s first men’s track member to win an individual national …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace College men’s basketball team missed a chance to sweep archrival Bethel on Saturday afternoon, falling 74-70 in a nailbiting contest. The Lancers (21-9, 11-7 Crossroads League) led by 13 points late in the first half, but strong shooting from No. 12 Bethel in the second half spoiled Grace’s upset bid …read more.

WINONA LAKE – Five players scored in double figures for the Grace College women’s basketball team in a 78-61 victory over Bethel on Saturday afternoon. The win secured Grace’s season sweep over its rivals and also moved the Lady Lancers into a tie for fifth place in the Crossroads League standings. The three-way tie means …read more.

Grace College and Seminary will be holding a applied learning career fair from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 27. The fair will be located in the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. Connect with over 100 local businesses, organizations and agencies for applied learning experiences and job opportunities. Lunch will be served for all students. …read more.

Grace-Bethel Double Dip On Tap

February 20, 2015

WINONA LAKE – The greatest small-college rivalry will continue on Saturday when Grace College hosts Bethel College for a women’s and men’s doubleheader at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital Center. After the Lancers swept the Pilots in Mishawaka earlier in the season on Jan. 3, the Pilots now head to Winona Lake for the final regular-season …read more.

Dandy Defense Lifts Lancers

February 19, 2015

WINONA LAKE – A suffocating defensive display lifted the Grace College women’s basketball to a convincing 63-32 win over Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Wednesday night. The Cougars (4-22, 1-16 Crossroads League) were held to 25 percent shooting in the game. Grace also forced Mt. Vernon into more turnovers (20) than made field goals (14) on …read more.

Kids Market Inc., a non-profit organization will be hosting their semi-annual sale on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Rodeheaver Auditorium on the campus of Grace College in Winona Lake. The organization exists to help the women and children of Kosciusko County by holding two consignment sales each year. For the Spring sale, it is time to …read more.

Lancers Drop League Road Game

February 18, 2015

MOUNT VERNON, Ohio – The Grace College men’s basketball team began its final week of the regular season with a 77-70 defeat at Mt. Vernon Nazarene on Tuesday night. The Lancers (21-8, 11-6 Crossroads League) could not complete the season sweep of the Cougars (17-12, 8-9 CL) as a late-game rally came up short. The …read more.

MARION, Ind. – The Grace College track and field team had one of its finest days in indoor competition on Saturday at the Indiana Wesleyan Invitational. The Lancers had three NAIA National Indoor qualifiers, four school records and four new NCCAA qualifiers in an action-packed meet. “This was an awesome day for us. Having three …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The last time Grace’s men’s basketball and Huntington played each other, it took late heroics to knock off the Foresters. There was much less drama on Saturday. The 22nd-ranked Lancers (21-7, 11-5 Crossroads League) used a dominant interior game and balanced scoring to cruise by Huntington 80-63 at the Manahan Orthopaedic Capital …read more.

Grace Ladies Handle Huntington

February 14, 2015

HUNTINGTON – The Grace College women’s basketball team got the better of No. 19 Huntington for the second time this season, upsetting the Foresters 60-54 on the road. The Lady Lancers (14-14, 7-9 Crossroads League) broke out of a three-game shooting slump, connecting on 48 percent of their field goals in the win. Chloe Pridgen …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 2015 season will be as much about the journey as the destination for the Grace College baseball team. The process of building a championship contender under head coach Bill Barr took another step last spring. The Lancers seemed to peak late in the season, winning 12 games in the Crossroads League …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Grace’s women’s basketball team was unable to complete its furious comeback bid against No. 7 Marian on Wednesday. The first-half struggles from the Lady Lancers (13-14, 6-9 Crossroads League) proved too much for Grace to overcome in a 53-47 defeat. Grace had its third-straight game scoring less than 55 points on Wednesday, but …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The 2014 season for Grace College’s softball team was a groundbreaking one in many aspects. The Lady Lancers racked up the program’s most wins (29) since 1994, won its most league wins ever (19) and advanced to a national tournament for the first time since 1997. Grace reached the final day of …read more.

WINONA LAKE – The Grace’s College men’s basketball team blew by Marian University on Tuesday night, using its post strength to win 70-57. The Lancers (20-7, 10-5 Crossroads League) secured their 21st 20-win season in program history with the victory. Two players for Grace notched double-doubles, including Dennis Williams (20 points, 13 rebounds) and Brandon …read more.

Boren Earns Track Honor

February 11, 2015

WINONA LAKE – Grace College sophomore Jo Boren earned her first national weekly honor when she was named the NCCAA National Indoor Track Athlete of the Week on Tuesday. Boren broke two school records at the Westmont Sunshine Open last weekend in California. She became the first Lady Lancer to beat the one-minute mark in …read more.

Grace Star Kauffman Honored

February 9, 2015

WINONA LAKE – Grace College All-American senior Allison Kauffman was recognized for her academic and athletic achievement when she was named CoSIDA Academic All-District. The Capital One All-District Teams, selected by CoSIDA, honor student-athletes from the NAIA as well as NCAA Division I, II and III who have earned at least a 3.3 GPA. The …read more.

FORT WAYNE  – The Grace College women’s basketball team was unable to complete the season sweep of the defending champs, losing at No. 9 St. Francis 82-49 on Saturday. The Lady Lancers (13-13, 6-8 Crossroads League) had their third-lowest scoring output of the season at 49 points while giving up the third-most points in a …read more.

FORT WAYNE – In a pivotal late-season men’s basketball matchup in the Crossroads League, No. 13 St. Francis used a clutch spurt over the final minutes to win 73-63 over No. 20 Grace on Saturday. The Cougars (20-6, 10-4 CL) outscored the Lancers 13-3 over the final four minutes, breaking open a 60-60 tie en …read more.

The Center for Lakes & Streams at Grace College is now accepting vendor applications for the 2015 Northern Indiana Lakes Festival. Vendors will be located outside at Center Lake Park in Warsaw on Saturday, June 20. Vendors must be set up from 11 a.m.-4 p.m., but can elect to stay open through evening events. Applications …read more.

SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – For the second time this season, Spring Arbor got the better of the Grace College women’s basketball team. The Lady Lancers (13-12, 6-7 Crossroads League) struggled in a major way offensively on Wednesday night. Grace shot 29 percent from the floor and turned the ball over 20 times in the 61-52 …read more.

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