ATLANTA – Both Robert Murphy and Andy Williams fell short of their quest to earn Olympic bids in the marathon.

WARSAW – Warsaw’s Robert Murphy is gearing up for a shot at qualifying for the Olympics in marathon running.

EUGENE, ORE. – Former Warsaw star distance runner Robert Murphy saw his collegiate career end at the NCAA Track Championships Wednesday night.

INDIANAPOLIS – Former Warsaw distance star Robert Murphy is headed to compete in the NCAA Track Championships for IUPUI.

ELMHURST, ILL. – IUPUI senior and former WCHS track standout Robert Murphy earned All-Summit League Academic honors Thursday.

LEXINGTON – Former Warsaw star and current IUPUI senior Robert Murphy earned a spot in the NCAA Track Championships Friday night.

LEXINGTON – Current IUPUI senior and former WCHS star Robert Murphy is set to compete in the NCAA Track Regional Friday night.

SOUTH BEND – Former WCHS cross country standouts Jake Poyner and Robert Murphy were winners at the Joe Piane Invitational at Notre Dame.

Former Warsaw star distance runners Robert Murphy, Jake Poyner and Ellis Coon are doing big things in college.

BLOOMINGTON – Former WCHS distance standout Robert Murphy set a school record for IUPUI Friday night.

Vincennes University sophomores Eric Blackman, Robert Murphy and Isaiah Thomas have signed national letters of intent to continue their college track and field careers at the NCAA Div. I level. Blackman, a heptathlete and decathlete, and Thomas, who specializes in the long jump, will move on to Purdue University while Murphy, a NJCAA All-American in …read more.

BLOOMINGTON –Vincennes University sophomore Robert Murphy added to his string of accolades during the 2015 season Saturday when he established a new NJCAA season mark and shattered his own VU school record in the 3000 Meter Steeplechase at the Billy Hayes Invitational, hosted by Indiana University. In addition to Murphy’s victory, the Trailblazers added totheir list …read more.

NEW ORLEANS – In the days ramping up to the NJCAA Men’s and Women’s Indoor Track & Field Championships this weekend, two Vincennes University sophomores have been honored nationally for their outstanding indoor season performances. Distance runner Robert Murphy, a former standout at Warsaw Community High School, and field athlete Isaiah Thomas were among the inaugural …read more.

The fantastic cross country season by the Warsaw trio of Jake Poyner, Robert Murphy and Ellis Coon will get us going to No. 1 on our individual Top 10 list. 5. The Big Three: Warsaw’s trio of Jake Poyner, Robert Murphy and Ellis Coon just can’t be separated. Almost like the way the group was …read more.

WARSAW – Jake Poyner and Robert Murphy where mainstays on a Warsaw boys track team that won the Kokomo Regional and finished fifth at the IHSAA state finals. Now, they’ll try to do it again for the entire state. The Tiger duo has been named to the Indiana All-Star Boys track team that will compete …read more.

BLOOMINGTON – Something special. That was the goal all season long that Warsaw boys track coach Matt Thacker talked about for his team. In the end, the talented Tigers surely did something special. Warsaw capped off the best season in program history in historic fashion with a fifth-place finish at the State Finals Friday. The …read more.

KOKOMO – It’s safe to say that Matt Thacker ran the gamut of his emotions Thursday night. The Warsaw boys track coach, in the end, had to be happy though to have his gutsy team called regional champions. The No. 7 Tigers, one year after losing the regional title to Penn by a single point, …read more.

WARSAW – Matt Thacker has to force himself to say it. It really is all about the individuals come Thursday night at the Kokomo Regional for his No. 7 Warsaw boys track team. “The reality now is that it’s individuals first and team second at the regional,” said Thacker. “I hate saying that, but it’s …read more.

WARSAW – Matt Thacker knows the competitive edge from his team will be there come Thursday night for sectional action. The Warsaw boys track coach hopes to see a couple of other things as his team begins postseason competition. “We just need a little more focus in a few events and a little more urgency …read more.

WARSAW – The Warsaw boys track team had some ups and some downs Tuesday night. The No. 8 Tigers definitely had more ups though en route to winning the Northern Lakes Conference Meet for the third straight year. A record-setting performance by senior star Robert Murphy highlighted the night as the hosts easily had the …read more.

WARSAW – It’s a foregone conclusion that both the Warsaw boys and girls track teams will win their respective Northern Lakes Conference Meets tonight. The only real question is how big will the margin of victories be for the hosts. The pair of loaded Tiger teams host the annual affair this evening at the Tiger …read more.

ELKHART – The cream of the Northern Lakes Conference boys track crop rose to the top once again Wednesday night. As in champion Warsaw. The No. 8 Tigers completed their perfect and dominating unbeaten run through the conference in impressive fashion with two more wins. Warsaw topped host Elkhart Memorial 76-56 and Goshen 95.5-36.5 to …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw boys track coach Matt Thacker has talked about his team wanting to do “something special” this season. The Tigers may have taken their first big step towards that on Friday night. No. 8 Warsaw went the distance, literally, to outscore rival Penn to claim the championship of its own Max Truex Invitational …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw’s Robert Murphy doesn’t surprise his track coach Matt Thacker anymore with his performances. The stellar senior, it’s safe to say, still does amaze him sometimes though. Murphy, a key cog for the deep and talented No. 6 Tigers, continued his sensational efforts Monday night. Murphy, fittingly enough on Senior Night, was outstanding …read more.

GOSHEN- The Warsaw boys track team put itself in position Saturday to win the championship of the prestigious Goshen Relays. Unfortunately for the Tigers, a familiar foe and nemesis kept that from happening in the end. Perennial power Penn, paced by individual high point man Tim Deal, edged the No. 6 Tigers 84-83 to claim …read more.

INDIANAPOLIS – Warsaw boys track coach Matt Thacker was just happy Friday night to finally get to see some of the talented members of his team get a chance to strut their stuff. Several members of the Warsaw squad turned in strong performances in the Franklin Central Distance Showcase held at Franklin Central High School. …read more.

With the vast collection of talent on his roster, it’s easy to understand why Matt Thacker is anxious to see his Warsaw boys track team get the chance to perform outdoors. The talented Tiger team will get its chance one of these days when Mother Nature decides to cooperate. Warsaw has seen its first three …read more.

  By TIM CREASON MARION – With a lap to go in the boys 3,200-meter run, public address announcer Dennis McNulty almost shouted into his microphone as he watched from his vantage point near the finish line. “The Tigers are roaring!” boomed McNulty, a spike of excitement in his voice as he watched three orange …read more.

WARSAW – Warsaw Community High School standout Robert Murphy has run the streets of Warsaw for many years, and the senior found a path leading to Vincennes. Murphy, coming off a tremendous cross country season and gearing up for this year’s track season, has signed a letter of intent to run both cross country and …read more.

WARSAW – The 2012 season was a banner one for the Warsaw boys cross country program. Jim Mills’ highly-successful program now has a banner to call its own hanging from the rafters in the Tiger Den at WCHS. A banner signifying the Tigers fourth-place finish at the State Finals in October now hangs proudly in …read more.

  KETTERING, Ohio –  The Warsaw Community High School cross country trio of senior standouts Ashley Erba, Jake Poyner and Robert Murphy all had impressive efforts Saturday for the Indiana All-Star team in the Mideast Cross Country Championships. Erba,  fresh off her NXN Regional win on Sunday, dominated the girls race in a course record time …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School cross country teams are well represented on this year’s Indiana All-Star cross country teams. Seniors Ashley Erba, Jake Poyner and Robert Murphy were all named to the team based on their performances at the IHSAA State Finals Oct. 27 in Terre Haute. The trio will compete for the Indiana team …read more.

The Warsaw Community High School boys cross country is being rewarded for its outstanding performance at the State Finals. The Tigers, who placed fourth as a team at State on Oct. 27, had three runners named to the Indiana Association of Track and Cross County Coaches All-State team. Senior Jake Poyner and junior Ellis Coon …read more.

  TERRE HAUTE – Jake Poyner found his place near the front of the pack Saturday. Ellis Coon and Robert Murphy found their rightful places as All-State runners. Brysten James and Daniel Messenger picked up their paces to notch key places. Add it all together and the Warsaw boys cross country team found its fitting …read more.

CULVER – Warsaw boys cross country coach Jim Mills is blessed to have a deep and talented roster to rely on. Just how good are the No. 6 Tigers? Warsaw dominated the 10-team field to run away with the Culver Academies Sectional championship Tuesday evening. The Tigers top five runners finished in the top eight …read more.

WARSAW –  Jim Mills admits he has a big smile on his face every time he watches Robert Murphy run in a race. The Warsaw Community High School boys cross country coach is definitely not alone in that regard. Murphy, who was diagnosed at age three with autism, has inspired many with his amazing athletic …read more.