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Luke Bower, Frontier

Sara Rose, North White

Cale Robertson, North White

Kinzi Brooks, Tri-County

Sam Getz, Tri-County

Krya Wilson, Frontier

Ethan Luzadder, Twin Lakes

Colin Reagan, Frontier

Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes

McKenzie Vogel, Twin Lakes

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TWIN LAKES INDIANS

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Boys Basketball

Talented Indians using guide to lead them

BY TRENT WRIGHT HJ Sports Correspondent

MONTICELLO — The 2018-19 version of the Twin Lakes boys basketball team has talent up-and-down its roster.

Even with players who make other area coaches envious, long-time head coach Kent Adams is first coaching to areas of the game that take zero talent to execute.

“Our goals are always the same — play hard, play smart and play together. Do the best you can with what you are working with and play to your potential each and every night,” Adams said. “That’s why we say there are 10 things that you can do that take zero talent or ability.”

The items include being tough, don’t foul and always talk, to name a few.

“We are working really hard on defensive fundamentals, being aware of situations and talking to each other on defense. We also want to be tough,” Adams said. “We want to establish a tough mindedness or mentality, even when things don’t go right. We have to be more physical, especially on the perimeter, than we were last year.”

Twin Lakes is coming off a 15-11 record last season and starts its season on Nov. 20 against Winamac.

“If you look at our schedule, we only have seven home games. We gave up a home game to go to Calumet the second game of the season to play at our sectional site because we wanted that experience,” Adams said.

“Winamac has every single point and rebound back this season. So, that will be a tough test. It’s a great time of the year and I’m excited to get going.”

Calumet New Tech ended the Indians’ season last year in the sectional final, ending Twin Lakes’ streak

FAST FACTS: TWIN LAKES INDIANS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Twin Lakes Indians include (first row, from left) Jace Stoops, Ethan Luzadder, Michaiah Galvin, Brayden Houser, (second row, from left) head coach Kent Adams, assistant coach Daniel Seiltz, manager Brian Molina, manager Michael Newman, assistant coach Maury Waymouth, assistant coach Jim Conrad, (third row, from left) Colby Smock, Clayton Bridwell, Noah Johnston, Caden Harker, Jadden Ousley and Dayton Minthorn. Assistant coaches Kent Bennington and Casey Crabb are not pictured. of four straight sectional championships.

Seniors Michaiah Galvin and Ethan Luzadder will lead this year’s Indians.

“Things are going well so far. We have more experience back this season than we did last year, even though we are younger and only have two seniors in Ethan and Michaiah,” Adams said.

Galvin and Luzadder, along with junior Jace Stoops, will be the Indians’ front line while juniors Dayton Minthorn, Colby Smock, Jadden Ousley and Brayden Houser will be perimeter options.

“We kind of have two phase lineups. One that will have some size and bulk and the other that has a lot of quickness, athleticism and smaller, but hopefully can play fullcourt,” Adams said. “There are only seven juniors and

seniors. So, we are going have other players step up. That is what we are trying to determine right now.

“We have seen some good things out of people, but we need to establish consistency from day-to-day because you, if get high on somebody one day, the next day you could be back to the drawing board.

The good thing is, that the next day, they come back again. We are just trying to get that consistent effort and performance level,” Adams said.

According to Adams, who enters is 23rd year at Twin Lakes and has gone 302-209 over that time, sophomore Noah Johnston has been one of the players that has impressed so far.

“Noah has impressed us and opened our eyes. We have seen some improvement from him from last year to this sum-

mer and even this summer to now. The sophomore class had a great successful run last year. So, how will those guys step up and fit in,” Adams said.

Sophomores Cade Baer, G a g e B u s i n g e r, L e w i s Dellinger and Kahari Jackson are also in the mix for minutes this season.

“Cade Baer, at 6-foot-5 and 250 pounds, is a big kid.

He’s improved by leaps and bounds. Even though you might think he isn’t quick, he has improved by light years ahead of where he was last year. He works at it and doesn’t stop short if he’s running and is the last one in a drill,” Adams said. “Freshmen Clayton Bridwell and Caden Harker are two guys that can fit in. We are going to

HEAD COACH: Kent Adams.

EXPERIENCE: Thirty-first season (372-314) overall, twenty-third season (302-209) at Twin Lakes.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Jim Conrad, Daniel Seiltz, Maury Waymouth, Kent Bennington, Casey Vrabb.

2017-2018 SEASON: 15-11 overall; 2-2 Hoosier Conference West Division.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 54.3 points; DEFENSE — 55.3 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 44.9. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 31.7. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 64.4. REBOUNDS — 29.9. ASSISTS — 11.7. STEALS — 6.9.

BLOCKS — 2.4.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Calumet New Tech in IHSAA Class 3A Sectional 18 Tournament championship.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Joel Quasebarth (shooting guard/ point guard, 15.4 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.5 blocks), Anton Ademi (shooting guard, 6.3 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.1 blocks), Owen Crowel (small forward, 2.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.1 blocks), Anthony Reyes (point guard, 2.5 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.0 blocks), Andrew Wright (small forward, 0.8 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks). DID NOT RETURN — Taylor Jordan (2.6 points, 2.1 rebounds. 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.1 blocks), Jaylen Shider (0.5 points, 0.3 rebounds, 0.3 assists).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Ethan Luzadder (6-4, forward, 6.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.8 blocks), Michaiah Galvin (6-2, forward, 9.5 points, 6.1 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.6 blocks). JUNIORS — Dayton Minthorn (5-6, guard, 0.0 points, 1.0 rebounds), Colby Smock (5-9,

guard, 0.7 points, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals), Jadden Ousley (5-9, guard, 1.0 points, 0.3 rebounds, 0.2 steals), Brayden Houser (6-1, guard, 9.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.2 blocks), Jace Stoops (6-3, forward, 2.0 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.1 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: SOPHOMORES — Noah Johnston (6-1), Cade Baer (6-5), Gage Businger (5-10), Lewis Dellinger (5-11), Kahari Jackson (59). FRESHMEN — Caden Harker (62), Clayton Bridwell (5-9).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 20, WINAMAC, 8 p.m.; Nov. 23, at Calumet New Tech, 8 p.m.; Nov. 26, at Franciscan Health Hoops Classic, vs. Benton Central, at Lafayette Jefferson, 6 p.m.; Nov. 26-Dec. 1, at Franciscan Health Hoops Classic, vs. TBA, at Lafayette Jefferson, Times TBA; Dec. 8, at Rensselaer Central, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, at North White, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 18, at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, at TriCounty, 6 p.m.; Dec. 29, at LaPorte Tournament, vs. LaPorte, 10 a.m.; Dec. 29, at LaPorte Tournament, vs.

TBA, 2:30 or 4 p.m.; Jan. 4, at Benton Central, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, HAMILTON HEIGHTS, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, KANKAKEE VALLEY, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, at West Lafayette, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, NORTHWESTERN, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, 8 p.m.; Feb. 5, at Peru, 7:45 p.m.; Feb. 8, at Delphi, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 9, at Carroll, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, at Hoosier Conference Playoffs, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 19, LEWIS CASS, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26-March 1-2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 16, Semi-State Championship, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

Ten Basketball Things That Take Zero Talent 1. Be aware (stance, eyes, hands, feet).

2. Be in position (ball, man, basket).

3. Always talk (ball, help, shot, dead, switch).

4. Switch all screens and crosses.

5. Keep the ball out of the lane.

6. Hands up and on the ball.

7. Don’t foul.

8. Block out on every shot.

9. Go get rebounds and 50/50 balls.

10. Be tough.

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Girls Basketball

Despite low numbers, Indians have expectations

BY TRENT WRIGHT HJ Sports Correspondent MONTICELLO — Twin Lakes girls basketball fans need to make sure they are on time for tip off this season.

With nine girls on the squad, the Indians will only play a varsity schedule this season, but that doesn’t mean head coach Brad Bowsman is lowering expectations.

“It’s a disappointment not to have our JV team. A month before the season, the call out numbers looked promising but, as the season approached, we had girls decide that basketball wasn’t something they wanted to put effort and time into,” Bowsman said. “I’ve told the girls that are playing that I’ve got the nine girls who want to play. We aren’t going to worry about anything else.”

According to Bowsman, the smaller numbers will have its benefits.

“It allows us to just focus on the varsity game and to have the entire staff prepare for that.

“I know our younger girls have put a lot of time in on their games and it has to be in the back of the minds of the older girls because maybe they have seen the writing on the wall. I would hope it’s not. I would have hoped that those girls would have played and earned playing time. I really feel like our older girls realize that basketball wasn’t where their hearts were,” Bowsman said. “After the scrimmage (Oct. 30), the girls have seen a glimpse of what type of team we can be, but that was just a glimpse.

“Our goal is win a sectional and compete in our conference. The regular season is practice for the goal of winning a sectional,” the Twin

FAS T FACTS: TWIN LAKES INDIANS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Twin Lakes Indians include (first row, from left) Kayla Bennington, Maggie Gutwein, Camryn Memmer, Sidney Myers, (second row, from left) manager Kayla Sparks, Kadence Clay, Gabi Lane, Lucy Mowery, Lilly Foster, manager Hailey Ocampo, (third row, from left) assistant coach Troy Nickerson, head coach Brad Bowsman and assistant coach Tim Kingery. Assistant coach Kim Shafer is not pictured.

Lakes head coach said.

Bowsman explained that losing Taylor Burns, Josie Gutwein and Shyloh Flaherty to graduation will hurt.

“Taylor and Josie have been a staple in our starting lineup and our leading scorers. There are really big shoes to fill when you have to make up 30-35 point per game along with the senior leadership. That will be difficult,” Bowsman said.

The veteran Twin Lakes head coach stated that seniors Maggie Gutwein, Kayla Bennington, Sidney Myers and Camryn Mummer will need to start that process.

“I think you would have to start with Maggie (Gutwein)

HEAD COACH: Brad Bowsman.

EXPERIENCE: Sixteenth season (204-141) overall, all at Twin Lakes.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Tim Kingery, Troy Nickerson, Kim Shafer.

2017-2018 SEASON: 13-11 overall; 0-4 Hoosier Conference West Division.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 53.4 points. DEFENSE — 52.3 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 39.7. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 31.6. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 58.9. REBOUNDS — 34.1. ASSISTS — 14.8. STEALS — 8.5.

BLOCKS — 1.9.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Knox in IHSAA Class 3A Sectional 18 Tournament championship.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Taylor Burns (center, 17.5 points, 13.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.2 blocks), Josie Gutwein (guard, 15.1 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.0 blocks), Shyloh Flaherty (guard, 3.9 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.1 blocks). DID NOT RETURN — Taylor Hodgen (small forward, 0.0 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks), Andi Quasebarth (forward, 0.2 points, 0.1 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.1 blocks), Kassidy Linde (guard, no statistics).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Maggie Gutwein (5-4, guard, 9.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.3 steals, 0.0 blocks), Sidney Meyers (59, forward, 1.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.3 blocks), Camryn Memmer (5-2, guard, 0.0 points, 0.2 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks), Kayla Bennington (5-6, guard, 4.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.5 steals, 0.0 blocks).

JUNIORS — Lucy Mowery (5-9, forward, 2.4 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.4

as our primary person as far said. “We need to understand as the person who has been that if we make a mistake that there starting for us, along we are going to make it up with Kayla (Bennington),” See NUMBERS, Page 3 Bowman said. “They will be our main leaders and we will look to them as role models for how they play and work.

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assists, 0.4 steals, 0.3 blocks), Halee Gillum (5-7, forward, 0.2 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.3 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.0 blocks), Gabi Lane (5-6, center, 1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.1 blocks). SOPHOMORES — Kadence Clay (5-10, center, 0.5 points, 0.5 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: FRESHMEN — Lilly Foster (5-6, guard).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 1, LEWIS CASS (W, 44-39); Nov. 3, NORTHWESTERN (L, 11-78); Nov. 7, ROCHESTER (L, 54-39); Nov. 12, at Franciscan Health Hoops Classic, at McCutcheon, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15-17, at Franciscan Health Hoops Classic, vs. TBA, at McCutcheon, Times TBA; Nov. 24, at Tri-County, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 28, at Delphi, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, WEST LAFAYETTE, 7 p.m.; Dec. 8, at Western, 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, at Benton Central, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 27, TWIN LAKES TOURNAMENT, VALPARAISO, 8 p.m.; Dec. 28, TWIN LAKES TOURNAMENT, vs. TBA, Times TBA; Jan. 3, at Lafayette Central Catholic, 6 p.m.; Jan. 5, at West Lafayette Harrison, 12:30 p.m.; Jan. 8, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 7 p.m.; Jan. 10, NORTH WHITE, 7 p.m.; Jan. 18, HOOSIER CONFERENCE PLAYOFFS, vs. TBA, Time TBA; Jan. 22, LOGANSPORT, 7 p.m.; Jan. 24, at Winamac, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 29Feb. 2, Sectional Tournament, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 16, SemiState Championship, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

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TWIN LAKES INDIANS Girls Swimming

Indians building for more successful state run

BY TRENT WRIGHT HJ Sports Correspondent

MONTICELLO — The Twin Lakes girls swimming and diving team is ready to build on last season’s highly successful campaign.

The Indians advanced to the IHSAA State Finals in the 200 medley and 200 freestyle relays while McKenzie Vogel advanced in the 200 individual medley and 100 backstroke.

Emma Lamb, Ayanna Thompson, Amy Lyons and Vogel broke the school record in the freestyle relay and won the sectional title while Vogel also broke the school record in her two events. Vogel, Thompson and teammate Danielle D’Andrea return for the medley team.

“We have very high expectations this year and we should be able to go to state again this year. We just need to switch some people around to fulfill our goals. We have lots of talent to fill those slots and succeed Amy Lyons, who graduated,” Twin Lakes head coach Beth Lyons said.

According to Thompson, the trip to Indianapolis has helped motivate the returning Twin Lakes’ swimmers.

“Our state experience last year pushes us swimmers to want to achieve that goal again this year. The state experience is such an amazing one, so truly knowing what it is like, it makes you want to put in all the work it takes to have the chance to go back,” Thompson said.

Leading the pack will

FAST FACTS: TWIN LAKES INDIANS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Twin Lakes Indians include (first row, from left) McKenzie Vogel, Madi Miller, Abbi Burns, Saydee Brown, Emma Lamb, (second row, from left) Alexis Striebeck, Kaylan Howard, Samantha Giron, Jessica Hill, Danielle D’Andrea, (third row, from left) Lilly Harker, Abby Milligan, Evvie Nicholas and Macy Green. Team members Ayanna Thompson, Chloie Roth, assistant coach Lisa Mekos, assistant coach Kerry Vogel, assistant coach Leslie Vogel and head coach Beth Lyons are not pictured. be Vogel, a two-time state finalist.

“McKenzie has natural talent, but she works incredibly hard. She swims year around and has a very strong work ethic. She takes very little time during the year off,” Lyons said. “She is swimming for not only our high school, but swims in Lafayette. So when she isn’t swimming during the varsity season, she has practices before and after school.

“She sets very high goals for

herself and works and works,” Lyons said about Vogel.

Thompson also added that Vogel pushes her teammates to achieve more.

“When I look at McKenzie’s work ethic and how driven she is, it not only inspires me, but it makes me want to put in that much more effort so I can support her as a teammate and fellow relay swimmer,” Thompson said.

Lyons admitted that she would like more numbers on

her roster.

“Our weakness is our numbers. I wish we had a few more girls to give us some more depth. There are always strokes that certain swimmers don’t have the experience or physically can’t swim,” Lyons said. “Those events are sometimes hard to fill all three lanes. Bigger teams will have a bigger pool of swimmers to draw from.”

Lyons has high hopes for juniors Madi Miller and Abbi

HEAD COACH: Beth Lyons.

EXPERIENCE: Third season, all at Twin Lakes.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Lisa Mekos (diving), Kerry Vogel, Leslie Vogel.

2017-2018 SEASON: 10-5 overall; fifth at Hoosier Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Second at IHSAA Sectional 10 Championship.

SWIMMERS LOST: GRADUATED — Amy Lyons (200 medley relay (sectional champion, state qualifier), 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay (sectional champion, state qualifier)), Danielle Hodgen (200 freestyle, 100 breaststroke).

DID NOT RETURN — Natalie Deck (100 breaststroke).

RETURNING SWIMMERS: SENIORS — Saydee Brown (200 individual medley, 100 butterfly), Emma Lamb (50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay (sectional champion, state qualifier)). JUNIORS — Abbi Burns (200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay), Danielle D’Andrea (200 medley relay (sectional champion, state qualifier), 200 freestyle (sectional third place), 500 freestyle (sectional runner-up), 200 freestyle relay), Kaylan Howard (200 individual medley, 500 freestyle), Madi Miller (100 backstroke), Ayanna Thompson (200 medley relay (sectional champion, state qualifier), 100 butterfly (sectional fourth place), 100 breaststroke, 400 freestyle relay (sectional champion, state qualifier)), Alexis Striebeck (50 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay), McKenzie Vogel (200 medley relay (sectional champion, state qualifier), 200 individual medley (sectional champion, state qualifi-

Burns, who are also returning this season, along with senior diver Lilly Harker.

“So far, I have been impressed with everyone.

Everyone has come in with a great attitude and worked really hard. My girls from those relays have set the bar very high,” Lyons said.

Juniors Kaylan Howard

er), 100 backstroke (sectional champion, state qualifier), 400 freestyle relay (sectional champion, state qualifier)). SOPHOMORES —Samantha Giron (100 butterfly), Abby Milligan (100 freestyle, 100 backstroke).

NEW SWIMMERS: SENIORS — Lilly Harker (diver). SOPHOMORES — Jessica Hill (freestyles). FRESHMEN — Chloie Roth (freestyles, 100 breastroke), Evvie Nicholas (diver/ swimmer), Macy Green (diver/swimmer).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 13, SEEGER, 6 p.m.; Nov. 15, KANKAKEE VALLEY, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 20, at Northwestern, 6 p.m.; Nov. 27, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 28, LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, at Logansport, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, WEST LAFAYETTE, 6 p.m.; Dec. 8, TWIN LAKES INVITATIONAL, 9 a.m.; Dec. 11, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, 6 p.m.; Dec. 13, WESTERN BOONE, 6 p.m.; Dec. 18, DELPHI, 6 p.m.; Jan. 8, HARRISON, 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, at Hoosier Conference Championship, diving preliminaries, at West Lafayette, 6 p.m.; Jan. 12, at Hoosier Conference Championship, at Purdue Aquatics Center, 12 p.m.; Jan. 15, PIONEER, 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 17, at Lewis Cass, 6 p.m.; Jan. 22, at Carroll, 6 p.m.; Jan. 24, BENTON CENTRAL, 6 p.m.; Jan. 31, at IHSAA Sectional Championship preliminaries, at Crawfordsville, Time TBA; Feb. 2, at IHSAA Sectional Championship final, at Crawfordsville, Time TBA; Feb. 8, at IHSAA State Championship preliminaries, at IUPUI Natatorium, Time TBA; Feb. 9, at IHSAA State Championship final, at IUPUI Natatorium, Time TBA.

and Alexis Striebeck along with sophomores Samantha Giron, Jessica Hill and Abby Milligan and freshmen Chloie Roth, Evvie Nicholas and Macy Green will contribute for Twin Lakes.

NOTE: Trent Wright can be contacted by calling (574) 583-5121 or by sending email to sports@thehj.com.

Boys Swimming

Increase in roster has Indians filling every lane

BY TRENT WRIGHT HJ Sports Correspondent

MONTICELLO — In boys swimming and diving, the Indiana High School Athletic Association has 11 events.

During a dual meet, teams can fill three lanes during each of those 11 events.

That task was almost impossible for the Twin Lakes last season. The Indians finished the season with seven boys.

But a growth spurt on the roster has TL head coach Beth Lyons smiling entering the upcoming season.

“We have 18 boys this year!” Beth Lyons said. “I am super excited about the growth in numbers!”

Second-year swimmers Jacob Scott and Blaine Lilly, along with newcomer Brock Deno, make up the team’s senior leadership.

“We definitely have more depth, but not a lot of experience. Our most experienced swimmers are junior Cody Trahin and sophomore Hunter Bick,” Lyons said. “I’m

FAST FACTS: TWIN LAKES INDIANS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Twin Lakes Indians includes (first row, from left) Jacob Scott, Blaine Lilly, Brock Deno, Derek Overmyer, Hunter Bick, (second row, from left) Mau Pino, Ahdi Hyvarinen, Cody Trahin, Cayman Craft, Matthew Anderson, Carson Kelley, (third row, from left) Jordan Lehockey, Joe Manahan, Logan Creamer, Brant Walts, Colby Koppelmann and Brandon Howard. Team members Ethan Morgan, assistant coach Lisa Mekos, assistant coach Kerry Vogel, assistant coach Leslie Vogel and head coach Beth Lyons are not pictured. very pumped for our season Trahin swims the breast- fly and the individual medley. with this huge increase in stroke and freestyle races The Twin Lakes head coach numbers.” while Bick swims the butter- added that the season has gotten off to a strong start, when it comes to its energy and drive.

“I’m very impressed with the boys’ enthusiasm and willingness to learn and improve,” Lyons said. “So far, I’m impressed with everyone.

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in the effort areas. Our girls worked very hard the entire scrimmage.”

Juniors Halee Gillum, Gabi Lane and Lucy Mowery will be expected to contribute along with sophomore Kadence Clay in the post and freshman Lilly Foster on the wing.

Twin Lakes finished the scrimmage with 52 points —

HEAD COACH: Beth Lyons.

EXPERIENCE: Third season, all at Twin Lakes.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Lisa Mekos (diving), Kerry Vogel, Leslie Vogel.

2017-2018 SEASON: 3-11 overall; tenth at Hoosier Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Eighth at IHSAA Sectional 10 Championship.

SWIMMERS LOST: GRADUATED — Sam Venters (graduated, 200 medley relay, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 400 freestyle relay).

RETURNING SWIMMERS: SENIORS — Jacob Scott (senior, 50 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay), Blaine Lilly (freestyles, 100 breaststroke). JUNIORS — Cody Trahin (200 medley relay, 100 butterfly, 100 breaststroke, 400 freestyle relay). SOPHOMORES — Hunter Bick (200 medley relay, 200 individual medley, 100 butterfly, 400 freestyle relay), Jordan Lehocky (200 freestyle, 500 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 400 freestyle relay), Joe Manahan (200 medley relay, 200 individual medley, 200 freestyle relay, 100 backstroke), Colby Koppelmann (100 freestyle, 200 freestyle relay, 100 backstroke).

NEW SWIMMERS: SENIORS — Brock Deno, Mau Pino (freestyles), Ahdi Hyvarinen (freestyles). SOPHOMORES — Brant Walts (freestyles),

Logan Creamer (freestyles). FRESHMEN — Carson Kelley (diver), Cayman Craft (diver), Ethan Morgan (diver), Matthew Anderson (backstroke), Brandon Howard.

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 20, at Northwestern, 6 p.m.; Nov. 27, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 28, LAFAYETTE JEFFERSON, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, at Logansport, 5:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, WEST LAFAYETTE, 6 p.m.; Dec. 8, TWIN LAKES INVITATIONAL, 9 a.m.; Dec. 11, LAFAYETTE CENTRAL CATHOLIC, 6 p.m.; Dec. 13, WESTERN BOONE, 6 p.m.; Dec. 18, DELPHI, 6 p.m.; Jan. 8, HARRISON, 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, at Hoosier Conference Championship, diving preliminaries, at West Lafayette, 6 p.m.; Jan. 12, at Hoosier Conference Championship, at Purdue Aquatics Center, 12 p.m.; Jan. 15, PIONEER, 5:30 p.m.; Jan. 17, at Lewis Cass, 6 p.m.; Jan. 22, at Carroll, 6 p.m.; Jan. 24, BENTON CENTRAL, 6 p.m.; Jan. 29, at Kankakee Valley, 6:30 p.m.; Feb. 14, at IHSAA Sectional Championship preliminaries, at Crawfordsville, Time TBA; Feb. 16, at IHSAA Sectional Championship final, at Crawfordsville, Time TBA; Feb. 22, at IHSAA State Championship preliminaries, at IUPUI Natatorium, Time TBA; Feb. 23, at IHSAA State Championship final, at IUPUI Natatorium, Time TBA.

They all have been working hard.”

Sophomores Logan Creamer, Colby Koppelmann, J o r d a n L e h o c k e y, J o e Manahan and Brandt Walts provide depth while freshmen Matthew Anderson, Cayman

Craft, Brandon Howard, Carson Kelley, and Ethan Morgan round out the roster.

“We’re able to fill the lanes this season,” Lyons said.

The Indians hit pool at Northwestern to open the season Nov. 20.

defense and establishing roles.

“They are working hard. We are trying to establish roles and how things are going to fit together, regardless if it’s an offense or defense role. There are leadership roles we are still processing,” Adams said.

“We are trying to work on getting kids confident in knowing what they are supposed to be doing and not worrying about making a mistake. We are working to get past that and being able to play hard all the time at a high level.”

a number that Bowsman was impressed with.

“Coming into the season and losing our top two scorers, I was worried about our scoring, but we scored 52 points in the scrimmage without Maggie. We were well-rounded and that’s a little surprising because that was more than we averaged last year,” Bowsman said. “We’ve told the girls that they have to stop looking around for other people to score — you have to

be that person.”

Lane is another player that Twin Lakes will be counting on for good minutes.

“She is a very hard worker and she is going to do the little things. She won’t let mistakes bother her, but instead makes it up with effort. Hopefully, we get our other girls playing that way,” Bowsman said.

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Boys Basketball

Falcons drawing from experience of late run

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

CHALMERS — The Frontier Falcons would like to begin this season the way it ended a year ago.

Frontier won six of its last nine games after a 2-14 start.

The Falcons (8-17 overall) captured their first postseason victory in 15 years and played for a sectional title for the first time in 25 years, falling to Class 1A state runner-up Southwood on March 24.

Frontier head coach Joe Smith said his team came together late.

“We changed our offense a little bit and the kids bought into what we were trying to do at that point,” Smith said.

“When we were 2-14, we were in a lot of those games. South Newton had a really good season, and we were down by 3 with about at the minute mark.

We had a shot to tie that game, and it just rimmed out. There were a lot of other games that ended the same way. We were right there, but the ball didn’t bounce our way.”

Smith said his players kept a positive attitude throughout the season.

“Most important was the kid’s attitudes. They kept with it, didn’t give up and believed in themselves,” Smith said.

“We kept talking about our end goal, and that was winning a sectional title. We talked about the journey, and getting there. They bought into that.

“The kids were really excited about our sectional performance last year. We ran into a buzzsaw in Southwood, which played for a state title, but even though they handled

FAS T FACTS: FRONTIER FALCONS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Frontier Falcons include (first row, from left) Cameron Mickle, Luke Bower, Jack Mikesell, Coby Ingersoll, Max Copas, (second row, from left) Carson Bell, Dylan Buschmann, Luke Blissett, Dilyn Cullum and Treven Girard. Assistant coach Jake Sullivan, assistant coach Daniel Jakes, assistant coach David Gilbert and head coach Joe Smith are not pictured. us, we proved that we could play with them for little bit.

Our kids saw what type of a team Southwood is and it gave them a visual measuring stick entering this season. Now, we know what it takes.”

Guards Cody Gutwein (14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds) and Colt McCracken (9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals) were two Frontier starters who graduated last spring.

“Cody shot the ball really well for us and Colt was just a winner with that kind of mentality,” Smith said. “We’re going to have to find someone who can shoot the ball for us.”

The Falcons have three starters back, including guards Luke Bower (7.4 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.7

steals) and Jack Mikesell (5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals) and forward Dilyn Cullum (7.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals).

“I can see Luke and Jack stepping up in shooting rolls and Luke can drive the ball for us, and Dilyn does a lot of the little things for us,” Smith said.

“Those three guys, we know about. It’s the other guys we need to find out about. When we made our run last year, there were five to six guys in our rotation, but we would like to go deeper than that.”

According to Smith, Max Copas (1.0 points), Treven Girard (2.3 points, 2.9 rebounds), Coby Ingersoll and Cameron Mickle have impressed with their skills

during practice. Luke Blissett (1.4 points) and Carson Bell are post players who Smith is looking to develop.

“It’s really going to be by committee as to who is going to step up and get those final two starting spots,” Smith said. “But I feel like we’re a lot farther along now compared to where we were at this point last year.”

Smith said the Falcons’ attack is developing.

“With our offense, we don’t have a true post player. We could stick guys like Dilyn Cullum, Luke Blissett, Carson Bell or Treven Girard down there on the block, but they’re better players when they’re facing the basket instead of having their backs to it,”

Girls Basketball

Teamwork has Falcons excited

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

CHALMERS — Without top scorer Katelyn Hall, the Frontier Falcons are looking to replace 50 percent of their scoring entering the 2018-19 season.

Hall, who led White County by averaging 20.4 points per game, moved with her family to Florida last spring. Frontier produced 41.0 points a contest during a 4-18 campaign a year ago.

Falcons head coach Minshen Ho said Hall accomplished a lot in her time at Frontier.

“In three years here, Katelyn is our all-time second-leading scorer,” Ho said.

“That tells you how much she can score. Had Katelyn stayed, she probably would have broken the school scoring record.”

Ho said his team is working to improve its offense.

“I have learned that our team is very coachable,” Ho said. “This is my third year with Frontier, and I have seen us make progress. We are farther ahead with mastering the fundamentals than when I began coaching here. And I’m looking forward to seeing more improvement.”

Guard Kyra Wilson (6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 steals) took a step forward in filling the role of being a top scorer. She had a team-high 15 points as the Falcons fell 43-37 in their season-opener at North Montgomery on Oct. 30.

If Frontier fails to have a dominant scorer, Ho has another plan.

“On some nights, we could have scoring by committee, but I was really proud of Kyra Wilson and the 15 points she scored,” Ho said. “We also had a plethora of players who scored four, six and eight points. My goal is to have players on the floor that can score about six points game.

If you do the math with eight who can score six points that

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Frontier Falcons include (first row, from left) Kyra Wilson, Hannah Simmons, Cait Lewis, Emi Frier, (second row, from left) Maddie Matthew, Daisey Christopher, Emma Blissett, Abbie Carter, (third row, from left) Schelby Clothier, Myah Krintz, Lauren LaOrange and Lily Martin. Head coach Minshen Ho, assistant coach Colleen Leonard and assistant coach Terrin Elliott are not pictured. would be 48 points per game.

That should be very competitive in most games.”

Six-foot sophomore center Lily Martin stepped up with eight points against the Chargers after averaging 0.9 points a year ago. Freshman guard Emma Blissett came away with six points. Senior forward Cait Lewis, who averaged 3.5 points and 2.9 rebounds last season, had four points in Frontier’s first game.

Not only are the Falcons seeking offensive options, they’re a team searching for an identity.

“After losing our main scorer and a couple of other key components, we still trying to figure it out,” Ho said.

“Our post players are not used to scoring in bunches. Our guards need to be comfortable with scoring on the drive, and our wings have to get comfortable with jump shooting.

I believe in balance.”

Breanna Hines (2.3 points, 4.0 rebounds) and Jenna Breedlove (2.2 points, 2.8 rebounds) graduated last

spring.

In addition to Lewis and Martin, 5-10 sophomore center Lauren LaOrange (1.1 points, 3.1 rebounds), sophomore forward Schelby Clothier (1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds) and junior forward Myah Krintz, a state-qualifying cross country runner, will see time close to the basket.

Krintz, who transferred from Harrison to Frontier, did not play basketball last season, but brings agility and quickness to the court.

Aside from Wilson and Blissett, Ho has more options at guard, including juniors Emi Frier (4.6 points, 2.4 rebounds), Abbie Carter (2.4 points, 2.0 rebounds), Hannah Simmons (0.0 points, 0.2 rebounds), Maddie Matthew (0.0 points, 0.1 rebounds) and freshman Daisy Christopher.

Like scoring, rebounding may have to come by committee, too.

A defensive-minded coach, Ho believes his team can be See TEAMWORK, Page 6

HEAD COACH: Joe Smith.

EXPERIENCE: Eleventh season (70-153) overall, fourth season (17-54) at Frontier.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Jake Sullivan, Daniel Jakes, David Gilbert.

2017-2018 SEASON: 8-17 overall; 3-2 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 45.0 points; DEFENSE — 54.0 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 34.6. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 25.3. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 65.0. REBOUNDS — 22.9. ASSISTS — 7.7. STEALS — 7.8. BLOCKS — 0.5.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Southwood in IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 54 Tournament championship.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Cody Gutwein (guard, 14.1 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.0 steals), Colt McCracken (guard, 9.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.5 steals), Drew Powell (forward, 0.5 points, 0.9 rebounds).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Jack Mikesell (5-9, guard, 5.3 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals), Dilyn Cullum (6-0, forward, 7.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.7 steals), Riley Earhart (5-10, guard). JUNIORS — Cameron Mickle (5-10, guard), Luke Bower (guard), Coby Ingersoll (5-9, guard), Max Copas (guard, 1.0 points), Luke Blissett (6-3, forward, 1.4 points), Treven Girard (6-1, for-

Smith said. “They can play that mid-range game or they can make a move from farther out and beat their defenders to the basket. We have to establish the inside because, if we don’t, teams will key on the outside.”

Smith listed Mikesell as Frontier’s top on-ball defender and said Bower and Mikesell come back with experience

ward, 2.3 points, 2.9 rebounds).

SOPHOMORES — Carson Bell (forward).

NEW PLAYERS: SOPHOMORE — Dylan Buschmann (forward).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 20, at Benton Central, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, at North Miami Tournament, vs. TBA, Time TBA; Nov. 30, at Carroll, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, FAITH CHRISTIAN, 7:30 p.m., Dec. 7, at Rossville, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, HAMMOND SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, 2 p.m.; Dec. 14, CLINTON PRAIRIE, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, at South Newton, 3 p.m.; Dec. 18, TWIN LAKES, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 4, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, NORTH WHITE, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, at Seeger, 7:30 p.m.; Jan, 18, TRI-COUNTY, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, at Tri-Central, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, at Eastern, 6:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, WEST CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, NORTH NEWTON, 8 p.m.; Feb. 9, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Feb, 15, at Delphi, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, at Covenant Christian, 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, CLINTON CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26-March 1-2, Sectional Tournament, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 16, Semi-State Championship, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

shooting free throws in pressure situations.

“We were fortunate to go 6-3 during a late run last year and, in four of those game, we shot a lot of free throws,” Smith said. “We got to the free-throw line a lot with Jack and Luke in those games. I think our guys who drive the basketball are going to have to make free throws for us.”

FAS T FACTS: FRONTIER FALCONS HEAD COACH: Minshen Ho. EXPERIENCE: Third season (9-37) overall, all at Frontier.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Colleen Leonard, Terrin Elliott.

2017-2018 SEASON: 4-18 overall; 1-4 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 41.0 points. DEFENSE — 55.0 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 28.9. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 21.4. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 63.1. REBOUNDS — 28.9. ASSISTS — 6.6. STEALS — 9.5.

BLOCKS — 1.8.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Southwood in IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 54 Tournament quarterfinals.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — None. DID NOT RETURN — Katelyn Hall (20.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 3.5 steals, 0.5 blocks), Jenna Breedlove (2.2 points, 2.8 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.1 blocks), Breanna Hines (2.3 points, 4.0 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 1.2 steals, 0.2 blocks).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Cait Lewis (5-7, forward, 3.5 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.2 blocks). JUNIORS — Hannah Simmons (5-3, guard, 0.0 points, 0.2 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.2 blocks), Abbie Carter (55, guard, 2.4 points, 2.0 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 0.4, steals, 0.3 blocks), Kyra Wilson (5-5, guard, 6.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.0 blocks), Maddie Mathew (5-7, guard, 0.0 points, 0.1 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.1 blocks), Emi Frier (5-5, guard, 4.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.0 blocks). SOPHOMORES — Lauren LaOrange (5-10, center, 1.1 points,

3.1 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.4 blocks), Schelby Clothier (5-7, forward, 1.0 points, 1.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.0 blocks), Lily Martin (6-0, center, 0.9 points, 1.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.2 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: JUNIORS — Myah Krintz (transfer from Harrison, 5-9, forward, did not play last season).

SOPHOMORES — Daisy Christopher (5-6, guard). FRESHMEN — Emma Blissett (5-7, guard).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Oct. 30, at North Montgomery (L, 37-43); Nov. 1, at Clinton Central (L, 18-48); Nov. 6, at Attica, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 9, ROSSVILLE (L, 42-43); Nov. 10, at Caston (L, 31-40); Nov. 13, FAITH CHRISTIAN, 6 p.m.; Nov. 17, at Delphi, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 19, at Carroll, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, SOUTH NEWTON, 8 p.m.; Nov. 29, at Seeger, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, at Clinton Prairie, 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, TRI-COUNTY, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, at West Central, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, WEST LAFAYETTE, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 19, TWIN LAKES, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 3, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 8, at North Newton, 8 p.m.; Jan. 9, CULVER, 6 p.m.; Jan. 12, at Covenant Christian, 1:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 1:30 p.m.; Jan. 22, at Lebanon, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 24, at North White, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, TIPTON, 12:30 p.m.; Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 16, Semi-State Championship, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 23, State Championship, vs.

TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

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Boys Basketball

Sipkema accepts challenge of molding Vikings

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

FAS T FACTS: NORTH WHITE VIKINGS

MONON — North White went through a miserable 1-22 season a year ago. Now, the Vikings, under new head coach Matt Sipkema, are seeking to turn the corner in a new direction.

Sipkema, in his first season as a head coach overall, succeeds Ron Best and wants to leave his mark on NWHS program.

“My philosphy is to play solid man-to-man defense, sprinkling in a zone, occasionally. Offensively, I would like to spread the court and look to run,” Sipkema said.

Forward Tyler Hook (4.9 points, 6.0 rebounds) was the only primary player who graduated last spring. Guard/ forward Ramiro Benitez, who averaged 8.5 points and 5.8 rebounds, played in just a handful of games before graduating.

Sipkema has a decent group of players who are back in camp.

Junior guard Cale Robertson (15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 steals) was fourth-leading scorer in White County while having the ability to set up teammates last season. Senior guard Grant Buschman (9.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 steals) is another impact player in North White’s backcourt while junior center Trey Cobb (7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.1 blocks) gives the Vikings a big presence inside.

“Those are going to be my three key players, along with Colson Steinkamp and Tyler Orr, who were the main scorers on the junior varsity team last year,” Sipkema said. “We also have two freshman in Hunter Pogue and Bentley Buschman, who should be

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The North White Vikings include (first row, from left) Chase Connell, Colson Steinkamp, Cale Robertson, Grant Buschman, Trey Cobb (second row, from left) Brayden Buschman, Dominick Hernandez, Hunter Pogue, Justin Russell, Andre Valdizon, (third row, from left) Nate Miller, Jeffrey Stephens, Bentley Buschman and Noah Princell. Assistant coach Brian Pogue, assistant coach David Allen and head coach Matt Sipkema are not pictured. big contributers at the varsity level.”

Still, Robertson will be North White’s top offensive threat.

“He brings a lot because he’s a deadly outside shooter and he can drive,” Sipkema said of Robertson. “This summer, we really worked with him in the weight room to get him a little bigger. This year, I can see him playing at the 1 through 4 spots on the floor.”

At 6-foot-4 of tough muscle, it’s hard not to notice Cobb on the inside.

“He’s a big body and he’s in the weight room five days a week. He loves the weight room,” Sipkema said of Cobb.

“We’re looking for the same things that he gave us last year with a body that’s perfect for being a football tight end.”

Grant Buschman serves the

Vikings in a dual role.

“Grant is going to be one of our captains this year because he provides leadership, but he’s also our defensive stopper,” Sipkema said. “One of things were trying to do is to get the players to understand their roles this season.

I told Grant, ‘I don’t need you to get me 15 or 16 points every night. Just give me 7 or 8 points, but stop the other team’s best player from scoring.”

Pogue and Bentley Buschman are a pair of freshmen who are stepping into varsity roles.

“It’s going to be Hunter’s job to distribute ball to more experienced players because he’s a great ballhandler,” Sipkema said. “Bentley, if he’s not starting, he’s going to be my sixth man because he can

also handle the ball.”

Sipkema is a familiar face to most of the North White players after coaching the Vikings’ junior varsity team the last three seasons.

“Since I have been teaching at North White, I’ve had most of the boys in class the last few years,” Sipkema said. “I know what these players want.

I know that they are hungry.

This is about making a fresh start for everybody. They have come to practice this first week, looking to carry that onto the court.”

Sipkema knows an improved defense and a good team chemistry will go along way to help North White.

“We have been dedicating 70 percent of our practices to improving our defense.

But the strength of our team is the leadership of Grant

HEAD COACH: Matt Sipkema.

EXPERIENCE: First season (00) overall.

ASSISTANT COACHES: .

2017-2018 SEASON: 1-22 overall; 1-4 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 44.3 points; DEFENSE — 66.4 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 33.4. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 30.8. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 66.4. REBOUNDS — 25.1. ASSISTS — 8.9. STEALS — 6.5. BLOCKS — 1.8.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Caston in IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 50 Tournament quarterfinal.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Tyler Hook (forward, 4.9 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.6 steals, 0.1 blocks), Ramiro Benitez (guard/forward, 8.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 2.0 steals, 0.3 blocks).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Colson Steinkamp (5-10, guard, 1.8 points, 0.6 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.1 blocks), Grant Buschman (6-0, guard, 9.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.2 blocks). JUNIORS — Cale Robertson (6-2, guard, 15.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 steals, 0.2 blocks), Trey Cobb, (6-4, center, 7.1 points, 6.7 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 0.7 steals, 1.1 blocks), Chase Connell (6-3, forward/center, 0.5 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.2 steals, 0.1 blocks), Justin Russell (6-0, guard, 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks), Andre Valdizon (5-8, guard, 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks), Tyler Orr (forward, 0.5 points, 0.4 re-

Buschman, Cale Robertson and Trey Cobb, who have been two-year starters,” Sipkema said. “My younger kids just want to win because they have won games at the lower levels and they’re hungry. The challenge is meshing that together.”

The Vikings’ scoring margin was, on average, a 20-point deficit a year ago.

“We gave about 70 points

bounds, 0.3 assists, 0.1 steals).

SOPHOMORES — Brayden Buschman (5-10, forward, 2.7 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.8 steals), Dominick Hernandez (5-9, guard, 2.1 points, 1.3 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.4 steals, 0.1 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: JUNIORS — Nolan Princell (5-8, guard).

FRESHMEN — Hunter Pogue (5-7, guard), Nate Miller (5-8, guard), Jeffrey Stephens (6-2, center), Bentley Buschman (59, guard).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 20, ATTICA, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, at Westville, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, ROSSVILLE, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 7, at Rensselaer Central, 8 p.m.; Dec. 8, at LaCrosse, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, TRI-COUNTY, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, TWIN LAKES, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, BENTON CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 5, at South Newton, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, NORTH NEWTON, 8 p.m.; Jan. 19, at Covenant Christian, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, at Carroll, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 26, at Rochester, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 31, CASTON, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, CLINTON PRAIRIE, 2:30 p.m.; Feb. 7, at Winamac, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 15, at West Central, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 21, FAITH CHRISTIAN, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 22, at Delphi, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26-March 1-2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 16, Semi-State Championship, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

per game with, basically, the same kids we have here,” Sipkema said. “We have talked about trying to score 50 points because, with good defense, that should be enough points to win most nights.”

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Girls Basketball

After Heimlich, Vikings still have experience

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

FAS T FACTS: NORTH WHITE VIKINGS

MONON — Despite the loss of point guard Maci Heimlich to graduation, North White is back with an experienced squad in 2018-19 after making another solid postseason run.

The Vikings went 20-5 overall en route to an undefeated Midwest Conference championship, an IHSAA Class 1A sectional tournament title and an appearance in a regional championship game for the third straight year. Defending state champion Marquette Catholic ousted North White from the playoffs for the second consecutive season.

Heimlich (17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.2 steals, 2.0 blocks) was an important part of the Vikings’ success, leading them in every statistical category.

But North White head coach Bryan Heimlich is confident his team can be successful again this year. Heading into his fifth season at the helm, Coach Heimlich has guided the Vikings to 80 win in 106 games.

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The North White Vikings include (first row, from left) Marissa Benitez, Chandelle Valdizon, Sara Rose, Emma Provancal, Ashley Williams, (second row, from left) Lauren Annis, Hannah Cosgray, Lynzi Heimlich, Kisney Westerhouse and Olivia Allen. Head coach Bryan Heimlich, assistant coach Teresa McIntire and assistant coach Tracey Ruemler are not pictured.

“We lost Maci, who was a big part of our team last year, but we have six people back who played a lot of minutes, as well,” Coach Heimlich said. “We have some experience, especially with Sara (Rose), Chandelle (Valdizon)

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and Olivia (Allen). Emma (Provancal) also played a little bit last year.”

Seniors Rose (11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 steals) and Valdizon (6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals) and sophomore Allen (4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.1 steals) figure to contribute significantly as guards.

Provancal (1.8 points, 4.8 rebounds), a 5-foot-9 senior, hasn’t been a significant scorer but has asserted herself as a solid rebounder.

“There is experience there, but the players this season know they’re going to have to fill some different roles,” Coach Heimlich said. “We’re going to try to do some different things, utilizing the roster that we have. We will see how that goes.

“We like to share the ball in a motion offense, looking

for the best available shot.

We encourage passing, but sometimes our girls almost overpass. But looking back, it’s been one of the strengths over the years.”

Allen took on the role of a dominant scorer while producing a team-high 15 points in a 47-39 loss at North Miami, where North White began its season Nov. 3. Valdizon and Lynzi Heimlich, who finished with eight points apiece, supported the Vikings’ attack. Valdizon and Rose were the top rebounders for NWHS with seven and six, respectively.

“It would be great to get consistent rebounding from our guards,” Coach Heimlich said. “I like the chemistry I have seen from Sara, Chandelle and Olivia in practice, and we can benefit from that if it can transition into our games.”

HEAD COACH: Bryan Heimlich.

EXPERIENCE: Fifth season (8025) overall, all at North White.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Teresa McIntire, Tracey Ruemler.

2017-2018 SEASON: 20-5 overall; 5-0 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 45.8 points; DEFENSE — 33.0 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 38.2. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 30.3. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 64.2. REBOUNDS — 28.0. ASSISTS — 11.4. STEALS — 8.5. BLOCKS — 2.6.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Marquette Catholic in IHSAA Class 1A Regional Tournament championship.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Maci Heimlich (point guard, 17.5 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.2 steals, 2.0 blocks); DID NOT RETURN — Rashana Kimmel (forward, 0.5 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks), Madison Johnson (forward, 0.0 points, 0.1 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks), Marissa Rowe (forward, 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Sara Rose (5-5, guard, 11.4 points, 4.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, 2.2 steals, 0.2 blocks), Chandelle Valdizon (5-5, guard, 6.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.0 steals, 0.0 blocks), Emma Provancal (5-9, guard, 1.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.0 blocks).

JUNIORS — Marissa Benitez (5-5, guard, 2.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.1 blocks).

Lynzi Heimlich is a 5-9 freshman forward who can make an immediate impact.

Kinsey Westerhouse (1.1 points, 1.4 rebounds), a 5-10 sophomore forward, is the tallest Viking on the roster while Ashley Williams, also a sophomore forward, stands at 5-4.

Junior Marissa Benitez returns after contributing 2.2 points, 2.2 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.1 steals. North White’s depth extends to freshmen Hannah Cosgray and Lauren Annis, who are both making their varsity roster debut.

Coach Heimlich said North White’s girls prepare yearround with conditioning programs for volleyball, bas-

SOPHOMORES — Olivia Allen (5-7, guard, 4.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 1.1 steals, 0.1 blocks), Kinsey Westerhouse (5-10, forward, 1.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: SOPHOMORE — Ashley Williams (5-4, guard).

FRESHMEN — Hannah Cosgray (54, guard), Lynzi Heimlich (5-9, forward), Lauren Annis (5-5, guard).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 3, at North Miami (L, 39-47); Nov. 9, at Caston (W, 45-40); Nov. 13, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 8 p.m.; Nov. 15, WINAMAC, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, at Delphi, 2:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, at TriCounty, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, ROSSVILLE, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, at West Central, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, at Pioneer, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 11, NORTH JUDSONSAN PIERRE, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 13, at Attica, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 17, VALPARAISO MORGAN, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 20, at LaCrosse, 8 p.m.; Dec. 27, at Twin Lakes Tournament, vs. Crown Point, 3 p.m.; Jan. 5, at South Newton, 6 p.m.; Jan. 8, CLINTON PRAIRIE, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 10, at Twin Lakes, 7 p.m.; Jan. 15, COVENANT CHRISTIAN, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, NORTH NEWTON, 8 p.m.; Jan. 22, CARROLL, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 24, FRONTIER, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 9, Regional Tournament, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 16, Semi-State Championship, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

ketball and softball during summer.

“It helps that we have girls who play multiple sports,” Coach Heimlich said. “They are involved, they’re around each other a lot and they get along well. I think that team chemistry goes a long way.

“When you’re involved in multiple sports, you’re learning from different coaches and you’re finding ways to react to different situations. It’s a good thing. We definitely encourage it.”

NOTE: Jeff Arenz can be contacted by calling (574) 583-5121, by sending email to sports@thehj.com or by following him on Twitter, @jla74m.

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Boys Basketball

Graduation has Cavaliers looking for scorers

BY HARLEY TOMLINSON Community Media Group

WOLCOTT — Tri-County coach Mark Gretencord knows there is no replacing talents like all-state guard Bennie Patterson or interior force Bryce Cook.

Those two players — plus four other seniors who played instrumental roles — were key figures in last year’s stateranked 19-6 squad. Only a leg injury to Patterson late in the season kept the Cavaliers from cutting down nets at sectional for a second straight season last winter.

The departure of seven seniors from last year’s team that reached a No. 2 ranking in Class 1A behind a 16-2 start means a major reduction of the team’s point total. The Cavaliers averaged 61 points per game a year ago, but lose nearly 50 points, including the scoring averages of Patterson (20.1) and Cook (15.7).

The task facing Gretencord is finding a roster that can absorb much of that scoring this year. He thinks he’s found it with a lineup that includes seven seniors.

“I think one of our strengths will be balanced scoring,” said Gretencord, who begins his second season. “We won’t have to rely on one, two guys to carry the load. We’ve got four or five guys who can put in 15 points a game every night. Our willingness to share the ball with be an asset.”

At the forefront of TC’s balanced lineup is senior guard/ forward Kale Lawson, who started many games for the Cavs in 2017-18. A strong ballhandler, Lawson averaged 5.4 points and 3.1 rebounds

FAS T FACTS: TRI-COUNTY CAVALIERS

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Tri-County Cavaliers include (first row, from left) Vidal Solorzano, Jaedan Johnson, Luke Lehe, (second row, from left) Kale Lawson, Sam Getz, Chase Kirby, Zach Gretencord, Jacob Flynn and Hunter Musser. Team member Sam Mueller, assistant coach Ryan Harrington, assistant coach Chad Burns, assistant coach Justin Clark, assistant coach Andrea Gretencord, head coach Mark Gretencord are not pictured. per game last season as a role player and the team’s first man off the bench.

Lawson is coming off a superb football season in which he led the area in rushing touchdowns and gained over 1,000 yards.

Also back is senior Sam Getz, who picked up his scoring in last year’s postseason in the wake of Patterson’s absence. Another role player last year, Getz will be asked to improve on his 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds per game averages.

“We will build around those guys because they have the most playing experience,” Gretencord said of Lawson and Getz, who was the area’s leading rusher. “Hopefully, they can bring along the other

guys.”

Those other guys include seniors Luke Lehe, Chase Kirby, Hunter Musser, Jacob Flynn and Vidal Solorzano.

Gretencord’s son, Zach, will also be counted on for quality minutes as a junior.

“We’ve got scoring to catch up on and lots of leadership,” Gretencord said. “But I think we have guys ready to fill those roles.”

Much of TC’s roster is filled with players who helped the junior varsity squad finish 18-4 last season. Gretencord said the richness in talent made for some exciting practice sessions last year.

“These kids are ready,” he said. “They’ve had to go against guys like Bennie

Patterson, Bryce Cook, Logan Waibel last year. What better way to prepare them for varsity than to go against those guys every single day?”

Gretencord’s JV and varsity roster will feature 24 players.

He expects a handful of the younger players to fight for varsity time by the end of the season.

One underclassman who will be counted on early is sophomore guard Jaedan Johnson, who will help the Cavaliers spread the floor with his perimeter shooting.

The Cavaliers, however, lack a true big man, so rebounding is a concern for Gretencord, who likes his team’s ball-handling and scoring abilities.

HEAD COACH: Mark Gretencord.

EXPERIENCE: Second season (19-6) overall, all at Tri-County.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Ryan Harrington, Chad Burns, Justin Clark, Andrea Gretencord.

2017-2018 SEASON: 19-6 overall; 5-0 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 61.0 points; DEFENSE — 49.5 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 42.2. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 29.2. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 71.0. REBOUNDS — 28.3. ASSISTS — 11.9. STEALS — 12.1. BLOCKS — 1.9.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to Covenant Christian in IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 50 Tournament championship.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Bennie Patterson (guard, 20.1 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.3 assists, 4.4 steals, 0.1 blocks), Bryce Cook (forward, 15.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 0.7 assists, 1.1 steals, 1.2 blocks), Logan Waibel (6.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 1.8 steals, 0.3 blocks), Riley Ewen (guard, 6.0 points, 1.1 rebounds, 0.6 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.0 blocks), Dalton Justice (3.0 points, 3.1 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.0 blocks), Drew Moseley (2.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.0 blocks), Seth Dyke (1.6 points, 0.8 rebounds, 0.4 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks), Owen Getz (1.0 points, 0.6 rebounds, 0.2 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.1 blocks).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Kale Lawson (6-0, guard/forward, 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.2 blocks), Chase Kirby (5-11, forward/center, 0.2 points, 0.9 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks), Sam Getz

(6-1, guard/forward, 7.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.1 blocks), Sam Mueller (5-10, guard, 2.2 points, 0.7 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.5 steals, 0.0 blocks), Hunter Musser (510, forward/center, 0.9 points, 0.4 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.1 steals, 0.0 blocks), Luke Lehe (57, guard, no statistics available).

JUNIORS — Zach Gretencord (6-1, guard/forward, 0.0 points, 0.0 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.0 steals, 0.0 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: SENIORS — Vidal Solorzano (5-8, guard), Jacob Flynn. SOPHOMORES — Jaedan Johnson (5-10, guard).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 20, at Kankakee Valley, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 23, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 30, at Rossville, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, SEEGER, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 14, at North White, 8 p.m.; Dec. 15, at Covenant Christian, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 21, TWIN LAKES, 6 p.m.; Jan. 5, ATTICA, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 11, WEST CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 12, at LaCrosse, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 15, SOUTH NEWTON, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 18, at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, CLINTON PRAIRIE, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 25, at North Newton, 7:30 p.m., Jan. 31, CARROLL, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 2, at Kouts, 1:30 p.m.; Feb. 8, at Benton Central, 8 p.m.; Feb. 12, at Gary 21st Century, 8 p.m.; Feb. 15, FAITH CHRISTIAN, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 16, LEBANON, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 22, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Feb. 26-March 1-2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 16, Semi-State Championship, vs.

TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; March 23, State Championship, vs. TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

“We have guys who know Musser, at 5-foot-10 and how to put a body on some- over 200 pounds, has been one,” Gretencord said. “But a revelation in the reboundrebounding is something we’ll ing department in practice, be looking at early on.”

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Girls Basketball

Cavaliers seeking next step forward this season

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

WOLCOTT — Tri-County has shown improvement over the course of head coach Missi Tyler’s tenure.

When Tyler took over, the Cavaliers struggled through a 2-22 season in 2014-15. But Tri-County won six games a year later and preserved 10 victories in each of the last two campaigns. Now, TCHS is looking to continue its forward march.

Tyler said she is looking for mental toughness from her players.

“We need to be able to ride the storm in the tough games, when we hit some resistance and things aren’t going our way,” Tyler said. “We have to have the mentality that the game isn’t over and we will fight to the end. We need have the intensity to win those close fourth-quarter battles.”

Tri-County will be without center/forward Grace Michal (13.8 points, 12.2 rebounds), forward Dakota Allison (8.4 points, 6.2 rebounds), guard Madison Bullington (5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds) and center Savahana Williams (2.8 points, 2.9 rebounds), all of whom graduated last spring.

After losing 32.7 points and 23.1 rebounds from their roster, the Cavaliers are rethinking their strategy entering the 2018-19 season.

“We’re trying some different things on offense, in addition to the basics and some of the things we have run before,” Tyler said. “Man-toman is still our go-to defense, but there are times when you have to go into a zone and other times when you have to do something different.”

Speed and perimeter shooting look to be assets for Tri-County this season.

“I feel like we are a quick, outside shooting team. What we lack in height, we pick up in hustle and we’re able to transition into getting up-anddown the floor,” Tyler said.

FAS T FACTS: TRI-COUNTY CAVALIERS

SUBMITTED PHOTO The Tri-County Cavaliers include (first row, from left) Kinzi Brooks, Chloe Auxier, Brynn Warren, Shelby Schambach, (second row, from left) Emma Michal, Autumn Ross, Myah Alberts, Odyssey Whitcomb and Maddie Musser. Head coach Missi Tyler, assistant coach Brian Tyler and assistant coach Paul Brooks are not pictured.

“The things that we need to improve are rebounding and defense because I feel (to compete) that’s where it’s at.

Offensively, we can find ways to score, but we’re going to have to limit opponents to one-shot opportunities per possession, get the rebound and hustle in transition.”

Guard Kinzi Brooks (6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds), guard/ forward Odyssey Whitcomb (5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds) and forward Chloe Auxier (3.4 points, 2.5 rebounds) are expected to contribute heavily this season.

“They are my three seniors who have played at the varsity level since they were freshmen. They bring an extra level of intensity for us,” Tyler said.

Whitcomb (31.8 percent) and Brooks (28.7 percent)

return as two of the top six 3-point shooters in White County a year ago. Junior guard/forward Emma Michal, another returner for the Cavaliers, drained 26.3 percent of her shots behind the arc en route to averaging 3.8 points and 2.5 rebounds last season.

At 5-foot-10, sophomore forward/center Myah Alberts, who saw limited varsity action in 2017-18, is Tri-County’s tallest player. She is back to give the Cavaliers a presence underneath the basket.

With a roster of nine, Tyler knows healthy players are a key to this season.

“We need to keep healthy because we don’t have the numbers,” Tyler said. “I have six varsity kids with some level of experience, and two of them are coming straight

HEAD COACH: Missi Tyler.

EXPERIENCE: Fifth season (28-65) overall, all at Tri-County.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Brian Tyler, Paul Brooks.

2017-2018 SEASON: 10-12 overall; 3-2 Midwest Conference.

2017-2018 AVERAGES: OFFENSE — 47.1 points; DEFENSE — 46.9 points. FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 34.2. 3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE — 27.4. FREE-THROW PERCENTAGE — 54.0. REBOUNDS — 32.0. ASSISTS — 9.5. STEALS — 11.5. BLOCKS — 1.8.

2018 POSTSEASON: Lost to North White in IHSAA Class 1A Sectional 50 Tournament semifinals.

PLAYERS LOST: GRADUATED — Grace Michal (center/ forward, 13.8 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 2.6 steals, 0.6 blocks), Dakota Allison (forward, 8.4 points, 6.2 rebounds 0.8 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.6 blocks), Madison Bullington (guard, 5.7 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.9 steals, 0.0 blocks), Savahana Williams (center, 2.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.7 steals, 0.2 blocks).

RETURNING PLAYERS: SENIORS — Kinzi Brooks (5-4, point guard, 6.7 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.4 blocks), Odyssey Whitcomb (5-5, forward, 5.5 points, 3.1 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.6 steals, 0.0 blocks), Chloe Auxier (5-5, guard/forward, 3.4 points, 2.5 points, 1.9 assists, 1.9 steals, 0.1 blocks). JUNIOR — Emma Michal (5-6, guard/forward, 3.8 points, 2.5 rebounds, 1.1 assists,

1.4 steals, 0.0 blocks). SOPHOMORES — Myah Alberts (510, power forward/center, 0.2 points, 0.4 rebounds, 0.0 assists, 0.2 steals, 0.0 blocks), Maddie Musser (5-5, guard/forward, 0.6 points, 0.3 rebounds, 0.1 assists, 0.3 steals, 0.0 blocks).

NEW PLAYERS: FRESHMEN — Brynn Warren (5-6, guard), Shelby Schambach (5-4, forward), Autumn Ross (5-8, forward/center).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 10, LACROSSE (L, 39-50); Nov. 13, ATTICA, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 15, at South Newton, 6:30 p.m.; Nov. 17, at Rensselaer Central, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 24, TWIN LAKES, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 27, NORTH WHITE, 7:30 p.m.; Nov. 29, PIONEER, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, at Rossville, 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 4, CARROLL, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, at Frontier, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 10, at Covenant Christian, 8 p.m.; Dec. 13, WEST CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Dec. 15, CLINTON PRAIRIE, 12:30 p.m.; Dec. 29, at Clinton Prairie Classic, vs. TBA, Time TBA; Jan. 3, NORTH NEWTON, 8 p.m.; Jan. 8, SEEGER, 6 p.m.; Jan. 10, CLINTON CENTRAL, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 19, COVINGTON, 1:30 p.m.; Jan. 22, at Delphi, 6 p.m.; Jan. 24, at Faith Christian, 7:30 p.m.; Jan. 29-Feb. 2, Sectional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 9, Regional Tournament, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 16, SemiState Championship, vs. TBA, Location TBA, Time TBA; Feb. 23, State Championship, vs.

TBA, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Time TBA.

from playing JV last season and didn’t see a lot of varsity minutes.”

Tri-County’s final varsity roster spots are occupied feel like I have athletic, hardby three freshmen — guard ter Autumn Ross.

“We can change our strategy working kids who are going to Brynn Warren, forward Shelby Schambach and forward/cen- and the way we play because I compete,” Tyler said.

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Boys Basketball

Girls Basketball

STANDINGS HOOSIER CONFERENCE

CONF OVR EAST DIVISION W-L W-L Tipton......................................................................................4-0 21-5 Northwestern........................................................................3-1 15-8 Hamilton Heights................................................................2-2 9-14 Western...................................................................................1-3 6-16 Lewis Cass..............................................................................0-4 11-14

CONF OVR WEST DIVISION W-L W-L West Lafayette......................................................................4-0 22-5 Lafayette Central Catholic................................................3-1 14-10 Twin Lakes..............................................................................2-2 15-11 Rensselaer Central...............................................................1-3 13-10 Benton Central.....................................................................0-4 8-16 MIDWEST CONFERENCE

CONF OVR

W-L W-L Tri-County..............................................................................5-0 19-6 South Newton......................................................................4-1 16-8 Frontier....................................................................................3-2 8-17 West Central..........................................................................1-4 3-20 North Newton.......................................................................1-4 2-18 North White...........................................................................1-4 1-22 WHITE COUNTY TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (Returning players for 2018-19 in italics) SCORING G FG FT Bennie Patterson, Tri-County........................................... 21 136 111 Bryce Cook, Tri-County....................................................... 25 147 95 Joel Quasebarth, Twin Lakes............................................ 26 156 52 Cale Robertson, North White..............................................23 111 66 Cody Gutwein, Frontier...................................................... 25 117 69 Michaiah Galvin, Twin Lakes..............................................25 87 61 Colt McCracken, Frontier................................................... 18 51 53 Grant Buschman, North White...........................................23 69 25 Brayden Houser, Twin Lakes................................................22 75 22 Luke Bower, Frontier.............................................................25 62 46

AVG 20.1 15.7 15.4 15.3 14.1 9.5 9.2 9.0 9.0 7.4

STANDINGS HOOSIER CONFERENCE

CONF OVR EAST DIVISION W-L W-L Northwestern........................................................................4-0 29-1 Hamilton Heights................................................................3-1 20-8 Tipton......................................................................................2-2 19-8 Lewis Cass..............................................................................1-3 3-18 Western...................................................................................0-4 2-21

CONF OVR WEST DIVISION W-L W-L Benton Central.....................................................................4-0 21-7 Lafayette Central Catholic................................................3-1 15-11 West Lafayette......................................................................2-2 14-10 Rensselaer Central...............................................................1-3 14-10 Twin Lakes..............................................................................0-4 13-11 MIDWEST CONFERENCE

CONF OVR

W-L W-L North White...........................................................................5-0 20-5 South Newton......................................................................4-1 12-15 Tri-County..............................................................................3-2 10-12 West Central..........................................................................2-3 6-16 Frontier....................................................................................1-4 4-18 North Newton.......................................................................0-5 5-16 WHITE COUNTY TOP 10 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS (Returning players for 2018-19 in italics) SCORING G FG FT Katelyn Hall, Frontier........................................................... 20 130 101 Maci Heimlich, North White.............................................. 25 136 116 Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes.................................................... 24 147 96 Josie Gutwein, Twin Lakes................................................. 23 115 51 Grace Michal, Tri-County.................................................... 22 121 61 Sara Rose, North White........................................................25 112 46 Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes..............................................24 84 38 Dakota Allison, Tri-County................................................. 20 61 39 Kinzi Brooks, Tri-County.......................................................22 54 16 Chandelle Valdizon, North White......................................25 76 8

OFF AVG 52.9 54.5 63.5 45.5 53.5 OFF AVG 60.9 64.5 54.3 55.4 47.4

DEF AVG 42.0 50.2 62.9 52.7 52.9 DEF AVG 47.4 59.0 55.3 50.0 55.1

OFF AVG 61.0 46.2 45.0 43.7 44.9 44.4

DEF AVG 49.5 40.0 54.0 66.4 63.5 66.4

PTS 423 392 400 353 352 237 165 207 197 185

OFF AVG 68.5 50.3 53.6 36.5 33.5 OFF AVG 48.8 51.3 51.0 50.9 53.4

DEF AVG 30.6 37.1 43.6 58.6 60.9 DEF AVG 35.9 46.6 44.3 45.1 52.3

OFF AVG 45.8 38.0 47.1 34.8 41.0 35.8

DEF AVG 33.0 42.7 46.9 45.2 55.0 49.4

PTS 407 438 419 348 303 286 225 168 147 160

AVG 20.4 17.5 17.5 15.1 13.8 11.4 9.4 8.4 6.7 6.4

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE G Sam Getz, Tri-County............................................................22 Michaiah Galvin, Twin Lakes..............................................25 Ethan Luzadder, Twin Lakes................................................26 Bryce Cook, Tri-County....................................................... 25 Joel Quasebarth, Twin Lakes............................................ 26 Brayden Houser, Twin Lakes................................................22 Dilyn Cullum, Frontier..........................................................19 Bennie Patterson, Tri-County........................................... 21 Logan Waibel, Tri-County.................................................. 25 Anton Ademi, Twin Lakes.................................................. 22

FG 53 87 65 147 156 75 45 136 64 55

FGA 96 161 130 309 331 165 104 319 156 139

PCT 55.2 54.0 50.0 47.6 47.1 45.4 43.3 42.6 41.0 39.6

FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE G Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes.................................................... 24 Grace Michal, Tri-County.................................................... 22 Chandelle Valdizon, North White......................................25 Olivia Allen, North White.....................................................25 Shyloh Flaherty, Twin Lakes.............................................. 24 Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes..............................................24 Kayla Bennington, Twin Lakes...........................................22 Maci Heimlich, North White.............................................. 25 Sara Rose, North White........................................................25 Odyssey Whitcomb, Tri-County..........................................22

FG 147 121 76 48 38 84 33 137 112 44

FGA 299 259 165 118 95 212 84 357 302 125

PCT 49.2 46.7 46.1 40.7 40.0 39.6 39.3 38.4 37.1 35.2

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE G Brayden Houser, Twin Lakes................................................22 Sam Mueller, Tri-County......................................................20 Joel Quasebarth, Twin Lakes............................................ 26 Cale Robertson, North White..............................................23 Bennie Patterson, Tri-County........................................... 21 Cody Gutwein, Frontier...................................................... 25 Colt McCracken, Frontier................................................... 18 Jack Mikesell, Frontier...........................................................25 Grant Buschman, North White...........................................23 Colson Steinkamp, North White........................................19

3FG 25 12 36 65 40 49 10 11 44 9

3FGA 62 31 95 182 113 147 32 36 146 36

PCT 40.3 38.7 37.9 35.7 35.4 33.3 31.3 30.3 30.1 25.0

3-POINT FIELD GOAL PERCENTAGE G Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes.................................................... 24 Josie Gutwein, Twin Lakes................................................. 23 Maci Heimlich, North White.............................................. 25 Odyssey Whitcomb, Tri-County..........................................22 Madison Bullington, Tri-County...................................... 20 Kinzi Brooks, Tri-County.......................................................22 Emma Michal, Tri-County....................................................22 Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes..............................................25 Sara Rose, North White........................................................25 Katelyn Hall, Frontier........................................................... 20

3FG 29 67 48 21 22 23 15 19 16 46

3FGA 81 195 143 66 72 80 57 75 66 190

PCT 35.8 34.4 33.5 31.8 30.5 28.7 26.3 25.3 24.2 24.2

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE G Colt McCracken, Frontier................................................... 18 Cale Robertson, North White..............................................23 Bryce Cook, Tri-County....................................................... 25 Bennie Patterson, Tri-County........................................... 21 Joel Quasebarth, Twin Lakes............................................ 26 Sam Getz, Tri-County............................................................22 Cody Gutwein, Frontier...................................................... 25 Jack Mikesell, Frontier...........................................................25 Michaiah Galvin, Twin Lakes..............................................25 Luke Bower, Frontier.............................................................25

FT 53 66 95 111 52 42 69 39 61 46

FTA 63 82 119 144 71 60 100 59 93 73

PCT 84.1 80.4 79.8 77.1 73.2 70.0 69.0 66.1 65.6 63.0

FREE THROW PERCENTAGE G Katelyn Hall, Frontier........................................................... 20 Maci Heimlich, North White.............................................. 25 Sara Rose, North White........................................................25 Dakota Allison, Tri-County................................................. 20 Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes.................................................... 24 Josie Gutwein, Twin Lakes................................................. 23 Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes..............................................24 Olivia Allen, North White.....................................................25 Grace Michal, Tri-County.................................................... 22 Kyra Wilson, Frontier.............................................................22

FT 101 116 46 39 96 51 38 26 61 26

FTA 136 159 65 56 138 83 62 44 109 50

PCT 74.3 73.0 70.8 69.6 69.6 61.4 61.3 59.1 56.0 52.0

REBOUNDS G Trey Cobb, North White.............................................................................. 23 Ethan Luzadder, Twin Lakes...................................................................... 26 Bryce Cook, Tri-County...............................................................................25 Michaiah Galvin, Twin Lakes.................................................................... 25 Tyler Hook, North White.............................................................................23 Bennie Patterson, Tri-County...................................................................21 Dilyn Cullum, Frontier................................................................................ 19 Colt McCracken, Frontier...........................................................................18 Sam Getz, Tri-County.................................................................................. 22 Anton Ademi, Twin Lakes..........................................................................22

REB 155 174 163 153 139 110 90 84 98 85

AVG 6.7 6.7 6.5 6.1 6.0 5.2 4.7 4.7 4.5 3.9

REBOUNDS G Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes............................................................................24 Grace Michal, Tri-County............................................................................22 Maci Heimlich, North White......................................................................25 Katelyn Hall, Frontier...................................................................................20 Dakota Allison, Tri-County.........................................................................20 Emma Provancal, North White................................................................ 25 Kyra Wilson, Frontier................................................................................... 22 Sara Rose, North White.............................................................................. 25 Shyloh Flaherty, Twin Lakes......................................................................24 Kayla Bennington, Twin Lakes................................................................. 22

REB 317 268 200 129 124 119 100 113 102 95

AVG 13.2 12.2 8.0 6.5 6.2 4.8 4.7 4.5 4.3 4.3

ASSISTS G Dalton Justice, Tri-County.........................................................................25 Brayden Houser, Twin Lakes...................................................................... 22 Bennie Patterson, Tri-County...................................................................21 Cale Robertson, North White.................................................................... 23 Grant Buschman, North White................................................................. 23 Michaiah Galvin, Twin Lakes.................................................................... 25 Colt McCracken, Frontier...........................................................................18 Jack Mikesell, Frontier................................................................................. 25 Sam Getz, Tri-County.................................................................................. 22 Anton Ademi, Twin Lakes .........................................................................22

AST 93 77 69 73 49 49 35 48 39 36

AVG 3.7 3.5 3.3 3.2 2.1 2.0 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.6

STEALS G Bennie Patterson, Tri-County...................................................................21 Cale Robertson, North White.................................................................... 23 Luke Bower, Frontier................................................................................... 25 Logan Waibel, Tri-County..........................................................................25 Dilyn Cullum, Frontier................................................................................ 19 Jack Mikesell, Frontier................................................................................. 25 Kale Lawson, Tri-County............................................................................ 25 Dalton Justice, Tri-County.........................................................................25 Joel Quasebarth, Twin Lakes....................................................................26 Colt McCracken, Frontier...........................................................................18

STL 92 48 45 45 32 41 40 39 39 27

AVG 4.4 2.1 1.8 1.8 1.7 1.6 1.6 1.6 1.5 1.5

ASSISTS G Maggie Gutwein, Twin Lakes.................................................................... 24 Maci Heimlich, North White......................................................................25 Sara Rose, North White.............................................................................. 25 Josie Gutwein, Twin Lakes.........................................................................23 Kayla Bennington, Twin Lakes................................................................. 22 Taylor Burns, Twin Lakes............................................................................24 Chloe Auxier, Tri-County............................................................................ 15 Odyssey Whitcomb, Tri-County................................................................ 22 Katelyn Hall, Frontier...................................................................................20 Madison Bullington, Tri-County..............................................................20 Kinzi Brooks, Tri-County............................................................................. 22

AST 100 100 96 87 57 52 29 41 36 32 36

AVG 4.2 4.0 3.8 3.8 2.6 2.2 1.9 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.6

STEALS G Katelyn Hall, Frontier...................................................................................20 Grace Michal, Tri-County............................................................................22 Maci Heimlich, North White......................................................................25 Sara Rose, North White.............................................................................. 25 Josie Gutwein, Twin Lakes.........................................................................23 Chloe Auxier, Tri-County............................................................................ 15 Kyra Wilson, Frontier................................................................................... 22 Kinzi Brooks, Tri-County............................................................................. 22 Odyssey Whitcomb, Tri-County................................................................ 22 Kayla Bennington, Twin Lakes................................................................. 22

STL 70 58 56 55 49 28 40 36 35 34

AVG 3.5 2.6 2.2 2.2 2.1 1.9 1.8 1.6 1.6 1.5

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successful by not allowing too many points.

“I believe, to understand the game of basketball, it’s not just about winning. It’s also about learning the proper techniques, and manto-man (defensive) fundamentals are very important,” Ho said. “We caused more than 30 turnovers and allowed only 43 points in our first game this season.”

Ho knows that, if the Falcons take advantage of the turnovers they force and keep opponents off the free-throw line.

“We need to covert our steals and other turn-

overs that we create because that can lead to scoring points in transition,” Ho said.

Ho is excited to watch the progress of his players, a group that he has been in his tenure at Frontier.

“These juniors and Cait Lewis, our senior, have been with me since Day 1,” Ho said.

“Even though the sophomores, like Lily Martin and Lauren LaOrange, have only been with me for a year, but I have seen tremendous growth in them. If everyone can contribute just a little bit, I think we can be successful as a team.”

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Twin Lakes Indians

Indians bring back mixture of experience, depth

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

MONTICELLO — Twin Lakes graduated a few talented wrestlers last year, but returns for the 2018-19 season with a lineup full of depth.

Semi-state qualifiers Kayvn Watts (25-14 at 120 pounds), Rhys Dodt (34-13 at 152), Jeremy Pugh (40-5 at 182), regional qualifier Tyler Lord (21-20 at 195) and sectional fifth-place finisher Jeremiah Bush (27-15 at 285) have moved forward after being seniors a year ago.

Now, a mixture of experience and new competitors has Indians head coach Chris McWhirter optimistic this season.

“I think we going to be a little bit different team. Last year, we were a little topheavy in that we had a lot of really tough seniors who won a lot of matches for us, but we didn’t have the depth that we’re going to have this year,” McWhirter said. “We probably won’t have one or two standout guys this year, but we could have 14 wrestlers who are super solid and win matches for us any weekend.”

Three of the top four wrestlers on White County’s wins list hailed from Twin Lakes last season. Pugh led the county with 40 victories while Dodt was fourth with 34 wins.

Senior Kaleb Cauble (36-12 at 160, regional qualifier), who ranked third in county victories, returns for the Indians.

“If we have the numbers (on our roster), it leads to competition in our room. It leads to guys fighting for spots in our lineup,” McWhirter said of Twin Lakes’ depth. “I think early on this season, we could take our lumps because we are young. But with numbers we have, the guys will be battling, and I think we will see a sharp increase toward the end of the season, when it really counts

FAS T FACTS: TWIN LAKES INDIANS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Twin Lakes Indians include Brayden Hughes, Aiden Miller, Able Gutierrez, A.J. Nelson, Nolan Lock, Isaac Lashbrook, Ella McNulty, Jace Gochenour, Wyatt Clevenger, Ryan Denton, Horacio Flores, Jonathan Rans, Dailan Reece, Anthony Pulliam, Dylan Farmer, Zach Kesling, Jacob Milligan, Dre Bottoms, Kaleb Roth, Wesley Kennington, Alex Cruz, Kaleb Cauble, Zion Cosgray, Austin Phillipson, Kolby Kellogg, assistant coach Chris Springer, assistant coach Quenton Randle, assistant coach Brian Denton, assistant coach Blake Denton and head coach Chris McWhirter. with how they wrestle.”

McWhirter described Cauble as a leader.

“Kaleb brings quite a bit of toughness and wrestling experience because he has been around. I look for him to win quite a few matches again this year,” McWhirter said of Cauble. “I think he has a chance to be a state qualifier, which should be everybody’s goal. We will have to see how he works. As far as being hard-nosed and working hard, he’s really going to help us a lot with that stuff.”

McWhirter sees some untapped talent in second-year wrestler Zion Cosgray (20-16 at 126, sectional sixth-place finisher).

“Zion was a brand-new wrestler last year after playing basketball before,” McWhirter said. “He’s super athletic and super quick. As well as he did

last year, the sky is the limit for him now because he’s going out there knowing what he’s doing. He’s strong and better equipped for the season as a whole. I think he may be a surprise to quite a few teams at the sectional and beyond.”

Sophomore Ryan Denton (33-14 at 113, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier) made an immediate impact last season.

“As a freshman, Ryan was great for us last year. I look for him to make another great big leap forward this year,” McWhirter said. “He does a great job on the mat by being technically sound. He’s one of our captains this year, which Ryan deserves. He works so hard every day and sets a good example for everybody else. I’m looking forward to watching him another year with more experience under

his belt.”

Other Indians bringing back varsity experience include juniors Anthony Pulliam (1418 at 145, sectional fifth-place finisher) and Kaleb Roth (1420 at 170, sectional fifth-place finisher) and sophomores Ella McNulty (8-7 at 106) and Isaac Lashbrook (14-22 at 132, sectional fifth-place finisher). Other returners are senior Kolby Kellogg (182); juniors Dre Bottoms (145), Zach Kesling (195) and Dylan Farmer (145); sophomores Jonathon Rans (160), Horacio Flores (132), Wyatt Clevenger (220) and Jace Gochenour (152) New wrestlers include seniors Austin Phillipson (126) and Alex Cruz (145); juniors Wesley Kennington (182) and Jacob Milligan (160); sophomore Dailan Reece (138); and fresh-

HEAD COACH: Chris McWhirter.

EXPERIENCE: Sixth season, all at Twin Lakes.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Chris Springer, Quenton Randle, Brian Denton, Blake Denton.

2017-2018 SEASON: Fourth at Hoosier Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Second at IHSAA Sectional 7 Tournament, seventh at IHSAA Regional 4 Tournament, tied for 40th at IHSAA SemiState 1 Tournament.

WRESTLERS LOST: GRADUATED — Kavyn Watts (25-14 at 120, sectional runner-up, regional third place, semi-state qualifier), Rhys Dodt (34-13 at 152, sectional champion, regional fourth place, semistate qualifier), Jeremy Pugh (40-5 at 182, sectional champion, regional runner-up, semi-state qualifier), Tyler Lord (21-20 at 195, sectional fourth place, regional qualifier), Max Bottoms (8-12 at 220, sectional fourth place, regional qualifier), Jeremiah Bush (27-15 at 285, sectional fifth place), Cameron DeWitt, Devin Scott, Osvaldo Montiel Fuentes, Zuleimy Montiel Fuentes. DID NOT RETURN — Reis Clark (14-23 at 138, sectional fifth place), Daron Dennis, Aidan Baker, Rylin Clemans, Jaylen Roush, Jose Castillo, Horacio Flores, Lyam Rider, Matthew James Goldsmith, Luc Henke RETURNING WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Zion Cosgray (20-16 at 126, sectional sixth place), Kaleb Cauble (36-12 at 160, sectional third place, regional qualifier), Kolby Kellogg (182). JUNIORS — Anthony Pulliam (14-18 at 145, sectional fifth place), Kaleb Roth (14-20 at 170, sectional fifth place), Dylan

men Nolan Lock (106), A.J. Nelson (152), Able Gutierrez (106), Aiden Miller (126) and Brayden Hughes (120).

“We were hoping for a few more wrestlers to come out after finishing in the low 30s last year. I think we will be a little below that this year, but we still have a good turnout,” McWhirter said. “It looks like we’re going to be able to fill all of the weight classes … maybe not heavyweight … but have multiple people in each class. That’s a big, big deal in being a smaller school.”

McWhirter said his team will be well-conditioned.

“I think we will have great conditioning because our guys have worked hard so far this season. I think that’s going

Farmer (145), Dre Bottoms (145), Zach Kesling (195). SOPHOMORES — Ella McNulty (8-7 at 106, did not place at sectional), Ryan Denton (33-14 at 113, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier), Isaac Lashbrook (14-22 at 132, sectional fifth place), Wyatt Clevenger (220), Jace Gochenour (152), Jonathon Rans (160), Horacio Flores (132), Jonathan Rans (160).

NEW WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Austin Phillpson (126), Alex Cruz (145). JUNIORS — Wesley Kennington (182), Jacob Milligan (160). SOPHOMORES — Dailan Reece (138). FRESHMEN — Brayden Hughes (120), Aiden Miller (126), Able Gutierrez (106), A.J. Nelson (152), Nolan Lock (106).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME MATCHES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 14, at Lafayette Jefferson, 6 p.m.; Nov. 21, at Harrison Invitational, 11 a.m.; Nov. 22, at Harrison Invitational, 8:30 a.m.; Nov. 27, at Winamac, 6 p.m.; Nov. 28, HOBART, 6 p.m.; Dec. 1, at North White Invitational, 8 a.m.; Dec. 4, at West Lafayette, 6 p.m.; Dec. 15, TWIN LAKES INVITATIONAL, 9 a.m.; Dec. 29, TWIN LAKES SUPER SIX, 9 a.m.; Jan. 5, at New Haven Invitational, 9 a.m.; Jan. 8, at McCutcheon, 6 p.m.; Jan. 12, at Hoosier Conference Championship, at Western, 9:30 a.m.; Jan. 15, at Frankfort, 6 p.m.; Jan. 26, at IHSAA Sectional Tournament, at Twin Lakes, 9 a.m.; Feb. 2, at IHSAA Regional Tournament, at Logansport, 9 a.m.; Feb. 9, at IHSAA Semi-State Tournament, at East Chicago Central, 10 a.m.; Feb. 15, at IHSAA State Tournament, at Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

to be one of our strengths,” McWhirter said. “We will be young again, but we have some talented guys coming back who will be able to help work with the younger guys.”

McWhirter said the Indians are working to improve on their feet.

“We have to get better when we’re on our feet, which has always been a big focus for us,” McWhirter said. “We have to stay in good position, just attacking the entire time, always looking to score the next point.”

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Tri-County Cavaliers

Cavaliers growing with incoming freshmen

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

WOLCOTT — The TriCounty wrestling program is growing.

In their third year on the varsity mat, the Cavaliers have six wrestlers, including three freshmen, on the roster this season.

“I think we have several junior high wrestlers who are excited about competing in high school,” Tri-County head coach James Wamsley said. “I see our junior high program as a pipeline for us.

“This is a tough sport, especially in high school. So we try to build the excitement at the junior high level, no matter if they win or lose.

It doesn’t matter what their record is. My goal is to keep them excited about coming back the following year.”

Wamsley said the stability of the junior high coaching staff has laid a foundation for future varsity wrestlers.

“They’re being taught how to do things the same way by the same coaches in junior high,” said Wamsley, who also helps guide the junior high program. “I want to keep stability at both levels. That way all of the wresters have a direction of which way to go.”

FAS T FACTS: TRI-COUNTY CAVALIERS HEAD COACH: James Wamsley.

EXPERIENCE: Third season.

ASSISTANT COACH: Rick Prater.

2017-2018 SEASON: Fifth at Midwest Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Twelfth at IHSAA Sectional 7 Tournament.

WRESTLERS LOST: GRADUATED — Jordan Monroe (5-17 at 285, did not place at sectional). DID NOT RETURN — Trenton Ford, Blake Peterson.

RETURNING WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Drake Farrell (9-13 at 182, did not place at sectional). JUNIORS — Luke Ulrich (9-17 at 138, did not place at sectional).

NEW WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Ethan Lanoue (170). FRESHMEN — Bryce Bahler (113), Dayne Wright (138), Quentin Styk (126/132).

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Tri-County Cavaliers include (from left) Bryce Bahler, Drake Farrell, Luke Ulrich, Ethan Lanoue and Dayne Wright. Team member Quentin Styk, assistant coach Rick Prater and head coach James Wamsley are not pictured.

The future of the Cavaliers begins with freshmen Bryce Bahler (113), Quentin Styk (126/132) and Dayne Wright (138).

Senior Drake Farrell (182) said Tri-County is trying to use a great work ethic to establish its program.

“I think we need more guys to come out because we want to create a wrestling culture here. I think if we work hard

every day, people will see that and they will want to wrestle,” Farrell said. “All three of our freshmen have wrestled the last three years at the middle school level. So they have that experience to give us.”

Junior Luke Ulrich returns along with Farrell while senior Ethan Lanoue (170) decided to try wrestling this season.

Farrell has taken on a lead-

2017-18 WHITE COUNTY: LEADERBOARD (Wrestlers returning this season in italics) STATE QUALIFIER Colin Reagan (106), Frontier SEMI-STATE QUALIFIERS Kavyn Watts (120), Twin Lakes Leevin Ball (145), North White Rhys Dodt (152), Twin Lakes Jeremy Pugh (182), Twin Lakes REGIONAL QUALIFIERS Ryan Denton (113), Twin Lakes Coby Johns (113), North White Jac Sproules (126), Frontier Seth Scott (126), North White Anthony Ball (138), North White Bryce Johns (152), North White Kaleb Cauble (160), Twin Lakes

Gavin Gross (160), North White Ethan Rubalcava (170), North White Tyler Lord (195), Twin Lakes Max Bottoms (220), Twin Lakes WINS Jeremy Pugh (182), Twin Lakes 40 Leevin Ball (145), North White 39 Kaleb Cauble (170), Twin Lakes 36 Rhys Dodt (152), Twin Lakes 34 Colin Reagan (106), Frontier 33 Ryan Denton (113), Twin Lakes 33 Coby Johns (113), North White 29 Bryce Johns (152), North White 29 Gavin Gross (160), North White 28 Vinny Provancal (220), N. White 28

Jac Sproules (126), Frontier Cade Marlatt (195), North White Jeremiah Bush (285), Twin Lakes Anthony Ball (138), North White Kavyn Watts (120), Twin Lakes Tyler Lord (195), Twin Lakes Seth Scott (126), North White Zion Cosgray (126), Twin Lakes Branden Simmons (113), Frontier Ethan Rubalcava (170), N. White Colton Jones (182), North White Reis Clark (138), Twin Lakes Isaac Lashbrook (132), Twin Lakes Anthony Pulliam (145), Twin Lakes Kaleb Roth (170), Twin Lakes

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ership role.

“I have been the leader of this team since freshman year (when Tri-County competed at the junior varsity level) and I comfortable with it,” Farrell said. “Being a leaders means motivating everybody on the team, leading by example and showing freshmen and other wrestlers how to do what they

need to do.”

Farrell motivates himself by having a desire to improve.

“I have learned a lot of different moves and I always want to train as hard as I can.

I like pushing myself farther every day,” Farrell said. “I lift (weights) almost every day before practice so that it increases my strength. I get into practice tired from lifting before I wrestle against most of my team to prepare for matches.”

Wamsley has seen Farrell’s work ethic.

“He pushes himself hard,

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 24, at North Newton Invitational, 10 a.m.; Nov. 29, FAITH CHRISTIAN, 6 p.m.; Dec. 1, at Covington Invitational, 9 a.m.; Dec. 3, at Faith Christian with North White, 6 p.m.; Dec. 8, at Caston Invitational, 9:30 a.m.; Dec. 15, at Seeger Invitational, 9 a.m.; Dec. 18, RENSSELAER CENTRAL, 6 p.m.; Jan. 17, at Attica, 6 p.m.; Jan. 19, at Midwest Conference Championship, at North White, 10 a.m.; Jan. 26, at IHSAA Sectional Tournament, at Twin Lakes, 9 a.m.; Feb. 2, at IHSAA Regional Tournament, at Logansport, 9 a.m.; Feb. 9, at IHSAA Semi-State Tournament, at East Chicago Central, 10 a.m.; Feb. 15, at IHSAA State Tournament, at Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

individually and he tries to get the other wrestlers to keep up with his intensity,” Wamsley said. “That’s huge because I don’t work here in the school.

So having that kind of person in the program is a big asset.”

Farrell and Ulrich return after winning nine matches last season, team-highs for Tri-County.

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PREP WRESTLING North White Vikings

Vikings looking to overcome graduation losses

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

FAS T FACTS: NORTH WHITE VIKINGS

MONON — North White enters the 2018-19 season without a good chunk of its varsity lineup.

Vikings head coach Dennis Siburcrist is working to solidify spots in all 14 weight classes with wrestlers who competed primarily at the junior varsity level last year.

“We lost a lot of seniors, so a lot of our experience isn’t varsity experience. Only time will tell on how we develop,” Siburcrist said. “We have to get them going, get them ready for the season. Our wrestlers feel like they’re ready but, as a coach, I would like them to be more ready.”

North White graduated five wrestlers from last year’s 16-7 squad that won the Midwest Conference Tournament championship. That includes all-time wins leader Leevin Ball (39-4 at 145, sectional third-place finisher, regional runner-up, semi-state qualifier) who notched 145 victories as a Viking. Other graduates were Bryce Johns (29-5 at 152, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier), Ethan Rubalcava (18-6 at 170, sectional third-place finisher, regional qualifier), Cade Marlatt (27-9 at 195, sectional fifth-place finisher) and Vinny Provancal (28-11 at 220, sectional fifth-place finisher).

Another significant loss for North White is junior Coby Johns (29-7 at 113, sectional fourth-place finisher, regional qualifier, who decided not to return.

Siburcrist said seniors Gavin Gross (28-14 at 160, sectional fourth-place finisher, regional qualifier) and Jak Lewis (18-16 at 182 in 2016-17) and junior Anthony

HEAD COACH: Dennis Siburcrist.

EXPERIENCE: Seventh season overall, fourth season at North White.

ASSISTANT COACH: Kirk Quasebarth.

2017-2018 SEASON: 16-7 overall, first at Midwest Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Fourth at IHSAA Sectional 7 Tournament, 16th at IHSAA Regional 4 Tournament, tied for 40th at IHSAA SemiState 1 Tournament.

WRESTLERS LOST: GRADUATED — Leevin Ball (39-4 at 145, sectional third place, regional runner-up, se mi-state qualifier), Bryce Johns (29-5 at 152, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier), Ethan Rubalcava (18-6 at 170, sectional third place, regional qualifier), Cade Marlatt (27-9 at 195, sectional fifth place), Vinny Provancal (28-11 at 220, sectional fifth place), Nikolai Muffoletto. DID NOT RETURN — Coby Johns (29-7 at 113, sectional fourth place, regional qualifier), Damon Pezel (810 at 285, sectional sixth place), Riley Carlson, Michael Ransome.

RETURNING WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Seth Scott (20-17 at 126, sectional third place, regional qualifier), Saul Villegas (10-16 at 132, did not place at sectional), Gavin Gross (28-14 at 160, sectional fourth place, regional qualifier). JUNIORS

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The North White Vikings include (first row, from left) Saul Villegas, Seth Scott, Parker Smith, Andrew Ball, Brent Farris, (second row, from left) Colton Jones, Jacob Priest, Sebastien Martin, Preston Mullins, (third row, from left) Gavin Gross, Jak Lewis, Anthony Ball, Chantz Dillon, Richard Spear and Ben Harrington. Team members Austin Alexander, Logan Manns, assistant coach Kirk rebuilding to do.”

Quasebarth and head coach Dennis Siburcrist are not pictured.

The success of the Vikings could take a fast track, if some Ball (26-15 at 138, sectional “People listen to Gavin. the Vikings with double digits of their younger and first-time runner-up, regional qualifier) He’ll make them listen to him in wins last season. Scott and wrestlers develop quickly. have been successful on the because of his experience Villegas are switching weight Wrestlers seeking to step mat and are back to lead the through sectional and region- classes while Jones is slid- into varsity roles are senior Vikings. als,” Siburcrist said. “He’s ing down to compete at 170. Ben Harrington (170), juniors Anthony Ball is moving tough as nails on the mat. If They return to add stability to Austin Alexander (285), Jacob up to 145 while Lewis, who you get him down on his back, the North White lineup.

Priest (152), Preston Mullins returns after taking a year off, he’s going to roll you over.

The Vikings are in the (138), Chantz Dillon (182), is slotted for 195.

Gavin amazes me with how same situation as a lot of their Brent Farris (132), Richard “We have guys who feel he gets out of things. He has neighbors.

Spear (152) and sophomores confident because they work brute strength and guts it out.

“We’re a small school and Logan Manns (126) and hard,” Siburcrist said. “As a Anthony is more of a techni- there are a lot of small schools Sebastien Martin (182). coach, I know that’s a part of cian who uses his long body around here. We have a lot Freshmen Andrew Ball it, but I also know that we, ‘re as leverage. He puts people in of competition that is simi- (126) and Parker Smith (126) not going to be peaking, yet. positions that they don’t like.“ lar to us. So our guys have to are looking to make an impact So, we have a long way to go.

Seniors Seth Scott (20-17 work hard,” Siburcrist said. in their first prep season.

But we have some guys who at 126, sectional third-place “The numbers (on the roster) “We want to work at have had success and are lead- finisher, regional qualifier) are down and we lost a lot of get better at everything,” ers in the room.” and Saul Villegas (10-16 at seniors. With a lot of the guys Siburcrist said. “We have to Gross and Anthony Ball 132) and junior Colton Jones we have, there’s not a lot of do better in practice with our are successful with different (17-16 at 182, sectional sixth- varsity experience. We know speed and toughness. When styles. place finisher) also provided that we have a couple years of we lift weights, we need to lift

— Anthony Ball (26-15 at 138, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier), Colton Jones (17-16 at 182, sectional sixth place), Jacob Priest (152), Richard Spear (152). SOPHOMORES — Logan Manns (126), Sebastien Martin (182).

NEW WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Ben Harrington (170). JUNIORS — Austin Alexander (285), Preston Mullins (138), Chantz Dillon (182), Brent Farris (132). FRESHMEN — Andrew Ball (126), Parker Smith (126).

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 13, BENTON CENTRAL, 6 p.m.; Nov. 20, WINAMAC, 6 p.m.; Dec. 1, NORTH WHITE 6-WAY, 9 a.m.; Dec. 4, at West Central, 6 p.m.; Dec. 8, at Caston Super 6 Invitational, 9:30 a.m.; Dec. 15, at Twin Lakes Invitational, 9 a.m.; Dec. 29, at Twin Lakes Super 6, 9 a.m.; Jan. 3, at Frontier, 6 p.m.; Jan. 8, WEST LAFAYETTE, 6 p.m.; Jan. 10, SOUTH NEWTON, 6 p.m.; at Faith Christian with Tri-County, 6 p.m.; Jan. 19, MIDWEST CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIP, 10 a.m.; Jan. 26, at IHSAA Sectional Tournament, at Twin Lakes, 9 a.m.; Feb. 2, at IHSAA Regional Tournament, at Logansport, 9 a.m.; Feb. 9, at IHSAA Semi-State Tournament, at East Chicago Central, 10 a.m.; Feb. 15, at IHSAA State Tournament, at Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

harder because we need to get bigger and stronger. Our technique needs to improve, too.”

Siburcrist said North White is building for a late-season peak.

“A good goal for this team is to win conference because that will give us momentum and confidence,” Siburcrist said. “I think that a young team, like this, needs that going into the sectional tournament. We have to go there thinking we can be competitive because we don’t have the hammers that we’ve had in the past.”

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Frontier Falcons

State qualifier Reagan leading Falcons on mat

BY JEFF ARENZ HJ Sports Editor

FAS T FACTS: FRONTIER FALCONS

CHALMERS — Colin Reagan, the first wrestler from Frontier to qualify for the IHSAA State Finals, made his way back to Indianapolis last February.

Now, he’s a senior and returns to see if he can do it a third consecutive year this winter.

“Coming from a small school, you’re really not expected to make it that far,” said Reagan, who compiled a 33-3 record at 106 pounds a year ago. “(In a single class state tournament series), you’re competing against a lot larger schools that have a lot of tough wrestlers on their rosters.

“To be the first state qualifier from a school the size of Frontier, it shows other wrestlers from small schools that it’s possible to make it to state and it shows other people that we can be do it, too.”

Falcons head coach Tony Metzger described Reagan as a high-energy, highly athletic kid.

“Everyone in this room has seen how Colin has progressed in making it to the big tournaments. I think that creates more belief for everyone else,” Metzger said. “It gives people a belief that it’s possible.”

Metzger said Reagan is a leader by example. His teammates have improved by

HEAD COACH: Tony Metzger.

EXPERIENCE: Sixth season.

ASSISTANT COACHES: Dave Cutchin, Kyle Weaver, Scott Sproles.

2017-2018 SEASON: Fourth at Midwest Conference Championship.

2018 POSTSEASON: Ninth at IHSAA Sectional 7 Tournament, tied for tenth at IHSAA Regional 4 Tournament, 16th at IHSAA Semi-State 1 Tournament, ties for 62nd at IHSAA State Tournament.

WRESTLERS LOST: GRADUATED — Tucker Lambert (10-14 at 152, did not place at sectional). DID NOT RETURN — Treven Girard (6-20 at 132, did not place at sectional), Kira Ploughe (9-8 at 120, did not place at sectional).

RETURNING WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Colin Reagan (33-3 at 106, sectional champion, regional champion, semi-state runner-up, state qualifier). JUNIORS — Branden Simmons (18-10 at 113, did not place at sectional), Jac Sproles (27-8 at 126, sectional runner-up, regional qualifier), Thomas Hicks (4-25 at 160, did not place at sectional), Kurtis Gagnon (7-21 at 170,

HJ PHOTO/JEFF ARENZ The Frontier Falcons include (first row, from left) Jac Sproles, Colin Reagan, Branden Simmons, Levi Miller, (second row, from left) assistant coach Dave Cutchin, Clay Gick, Danny Wendling, Mason Schroeder, (third row, from left) head coach Tony Metzger, Kurtis Gagnon, Caleb White, Bryce Lehman, Thomas Hicks and assistant coach Scott Sproles. Assistant coach Kyle Weaver is not pictured. watching and applying the things that have made Reagan successful.

Junior Branden Simmons, Frontier’s wrestler at 113, went 18-10 and won a Midwest Conference championship in his first season as a varsity competitor a year ago. With similar body types, Reagan and Simmons faceoff

against each other during practice, on a daily basis.

Metzger said junior Jac Sproles took a large leap forward last season, turning in a 27-6 record at 126, while working with Reagan.

“Jac went from a sub-.500 record as freshman to becoming in the sectional runner-up and qualifying for the regional

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tournament,” Metzger said.

“Pretty much everyone who has wrestled with Colin gets better.”

Senior Caleb White (152), who transferred from Harrison and did not participate in varsity competition last season, has an opportunity to make an immediate impact, according to Metzger.

“This will be Caleb’s first season here after competing in exhibition matches because he was wasn’t able to wrestle

at the varsity level,” Metzger said. “He had a bunch of impressive wins because I know he’s been wrestling for a long time. He’s my nephew, and he’s been around this sport a long time. He was about 4 or 5 when I was wrestling in high school.”

Metzger sees White as someone who can mentor upper-weight wrestlers.

“It’s hard for Colin to wrestle the big guys because he’s so small,” Metzger said.

“Caleb is a middleweight guy who has been watching wrestling most of his life. He’s been working to develop our big guys.”

Thomas Hicks (4-25 at 160) and Kurtis Gagnon (7-21 at 170) return to Frontier with

did not place at sectional). SOPHOMORES — None.

NEW WRESTLERS: SENIORS — Caleb White (transfer from Harrison, wrestled exhibition matches at Frontier last season), Bryce Lehman.

SOPHOMORES — Levi Miller, Clay Gick. FRESHMEN — Mason Schroeder, Danny Wendling.

2018-2019 SCHEDULE (HOME GAMES IN ALL CAPS): Nov. 17, at Taylor Super Dual, 8 a.m.; Nov. 29, at West Central, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 1, at Winamac Invitational, 9 a.m.; Dec. 6, at South Newton, 6:30 p.m.; Dec. 8, at Clinton Prairie Invitational, 9 a.m.; Dec. 20, BENTON CENTRAL, 6 p.m.; Jan. 3, NORTH WHITE, 6 p.m.; Jan. 5, at North Newton Invitational, 10 a.m.; Jan. 12, at Adams Central Invitational, 9 a.m.; Jan. 15, at Rossville, 6 p.m.; Jan. 19, at Midwest Conference Championship, at North White, 10 a.m.; Jan. 26, at IHSAA Sectional Tournament, at Twin Lakes, 9 a.m.; Feb. 2, at IHSAA Regional Tournament, at Logansport, 9 a.m.; Feb. 9, at IHSAA Semi-State Tournament, at East Chicago Central, 10 a.m.; Feb. 15, at IHSAA State Tournament, at Indianapolis, 6 p.m.

improving as their goals.

Frontier begins this season with Tucker Lamber (10-14 at 152), who graduated last spring, and Treven Girard (6-20 at 132) and Kira Ploughe (9-8 at 120), who decided not to return.

The Falcons fill out their roster with five new wrestlers — senior Bryce Lehman, sophomores Levi Miller and Clay Gick, freshmen Mason Schroeder and Danny Wendling — who are looking to leave their mark at the varsity in their first season.

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Gretencord said.

“He rebounds like Dennis Rodman,” he said. “He’s everywhere. I think he’ll be a factor in scoring and rebounding for us this year.”

The Cavaliers will be tested early when they travel to Kankakee Valley for their season opener on Nov. 20 before returning to face Rensselaer Central on their home opener on Nov. 23.

TC will see styles different from its own when it gets its

“Jasper County fix” to open the season.

“Our goal is to put together a good team by sectional and make a run at a championship,” Gretencord said. “Until then, we’ll see how all the pieces mesh together.”

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