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.

AKRON – A trio of players from the league champion Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball team highlight the All-Three Rivers Conference squad for the 2013-14 season. Valley players named to the All-TRC first team were Tanner Andrews, Chainey Zolman and Robby Groom. The Viking trio helped coach Bill Patrick’s squad go a perfect 7-0 in TRC …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – A fast start carried powerful NorthWood past Whitko 72-18 in boys basketball action Friday night. The Class 3-A No. 5 ranked Panthers rolled to a 17-4 lead after the opening quarter in the regular-season finale for both teams. A total of 13 different players scored for NorthWood, which improved to 18-2 with …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – A big second half carried Southern Wells past Whitko Wednesday night in prep boys basketball action. The Wildcats trailed just 24-20 at halftime before being outscored 42-28 in the final half to drop a 66-48 final. Southern Wells, which improves to 4-12, hit seven treys in the win to none for the …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Whitko boys basketball team just missed ending its losing streak Friday night. Visiting North Miami rallied to edge the host Wildcats 41-38 in a Three Rivers Conference contest. Whitko led 25-23 entering the final frame before the Warriors outscored them 18-13 in the fourth quarter to earn the league win. Nate …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Visting Eastbrook used a strong second half to pull away from Whitko Tuesday night for a 61-33 high school boys basketball win. Eastbrook led just 25-16 at halftime before outscoring the Wildcats 22-9 in the third quarter en route to the non-conference victory. Eastbrook improved to 7-2 on the season with its …read more.

PLYMOUTH – A tough start paved the way to a 51-21 loss for Whitko to Plymouth Friday night. The host Pilgrims bolted to a 15-0 lead after the opening quarter en route to the non-conference boys basketball win. Senior Dylan Cumberland scored eight points to lead the Wildcats, who drop to 1-8. Freshman Nate Walpole …read more.

BUNKER HILL – The Whitko girls basketball team will get to play for a championship today. The Wildcats continued their impressive season Friday with a win in the first round of the Miami County Tournament at Maconaquah High School. Whitko defeated North Miami 52-45 to earn a spot in the title game Saturday. The Wildcats, …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – The Tippecanoe Valley boys basketball team returned to its winning ways Friday night. The Vikings, who had not seen game action in 10 days, opened Three Rivers Conference play with a 59-40 win at Whitko in the league opener for both teams. Valley had not played since dropping a 57-42 decision at …read more.

ALBION – The Whitko boys basketball team collected its first win of the season Tuesday night. The Wildcats topped host Central Noble by a 45-42 count in non-conference action. Dylan Cumberland had a huge night for Whitko with 24 points in the victory. The Wildcats, now 1-3, led 8-4 after the opening period and 21-15 …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Bellmont used a strong first half to post a 61-38 win Saturday night at Whitko in boys basketball action. Bellmont led 17-10 after the opening period and had a 29-18 halftime advantage en route to the victory. Dylan Cumberland scored 17 points to lead the host Wildcats. Nate Walpole had 16 points …read more.

A handful of area boys basketball players have been honored by the Three Rivers Conference for their efforts during the 2012-13 campaign. Highlighting the list of All-TRC choices are the outstanding duo of Nick Kindig and Tanner Andrews from league champion Tippecanoe Valley. Kindig, a senior guard, led the Vikings in scoring at 18.7 points-per-game …read more.

OSSIAN – Whitko saw its boys basketball season come to an end Friday night in sectional semifinal play. Heritage used a couple of big quarters to sideline the Wildcats 62-40 in the Class 3-A Norwell Sectional. Heritage (9-13) advances to play host Norwell (16-6) in the sectional championship game Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. Heritage …read more.

OSSIAN – Revenge was sweet for the Whitko boys basketball team Tuesday night. The Wildcats used a huge third quarter to rally past Bellmont 41-35 in first-round action of the Class 3-A Norwell Sectional. Whitko had lost a 32-19 decision at Bellmont back on Dec. 1. The Wildcats, now 6-15, advance to play Heritage (8-13) …read more.

NAPPANEE – The Whitko boys basketball team dropped a 59-32 final Friday night at NorthWood. The Panthers led 28-18 at halftime before outscoring the Wildcats 18-4 in the third quarter to take control of the regular-season finale for both teams. Jonathan Wilkinson led the Panthers with a game-high 20 points. NorthWood improves to 14-6 with …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Sectionals? You want to talk about sectionals? Yes, it’s that time of year again in Indiana. The brackets are set and sectionals are set to begin. From Fort Branch to Fort Wayne teams all over the state are looking at sectionals as a chance to show how much they have improved from …read more.

SOUTH WHITLEY – Visting Rochester edged past Whitko 40-38 Friday night in a Three Rivers Conference boys basketball game. The Wildcats drop to 2-9 overall and 0-2 in the TRC on the season. Rochester improves to 2-7 overall and is now 2-0 in league play. Whitko hosts Southwood Friday in another TRC contest.  

SYRACUSE – Two very different boys basketball teams took to the court Saturday night in Syracuse. Whitko came in after picking up its first win of the season while Wawasee was coming of its second loss. The Warriors brought a fast-paced, run and gun attack while the Wildcats offered a more steady paced and conservative …read more.