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13 | Maple Creek 8th grade boys complete successful season with multiple championships 13 | Woodside 7th grade boys with Northeast Hoosier Middle School Championship 14 | Woodside Middle School presents the 3rd Annual Red Warrior 5K 15 | Leo Wrestling Club hosts 2017 Leo Folkstyle Tourney

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08 | Summit 8th grade girls finish season as Northeast Middle School Champions 08 | Towles wins FWCS City Basketball Tournament title 09 | Memorial Park Girls wins FWCS MSAC Championship first year in the league 11 | Annual March Middle School Madness crowns champions 12 | South Adams basketball win ACAC tournament

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Hope Grafted In 5K run helps families in Uganda and Kenya Article and photos by Courtney Wennemar begins and ends at Grabill Missionary Church. New this year, we have added a Kids’ Fun Run free for all children age 8 or younger, beginning at 8:45 a.m. You can register online to participate by visiting the race website at: www.hopegraftedin.org/5k.

Adam Brown, Emma Brown, and MacKenzie Brown Hope Grafted In is a US nonprofit ministry, based out of Leo, Indiana, whose mission is to speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves. Hope Grafted In has had the opportunity to come alongside indigenous missionaries in both Uganda and Kenya by providing emergency relief aid, sustainable project development, and sponsorship facilitation, all in the context of real relationship.

In addition, a student and family sponsorship program was created in response to the need for accessible education for children living in Uganda. Through sponsorship, sponsors and families in Uganda partner together to share the cost of education, empowering and partnering with families in order to make education accessible for their children. This model empowers both the children and their families, helping them reach their full potential.

And, now, there is another opportunity to join Hope Grafted In in their effort to speak up for others around the world! On April 22, 2017 at 9 a.m., Hope Grafted In will hold its second annual 5k with a course that

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There are three ways you can register! You can choose to complete a general registration by completing the online form, choosing your t-shirt size, and paying the $35 registration fee. However, if you cannot make it to Northeast Indiana for the race, simply register online and run wherever it is convenient for you anytime on or around April 22! Lastly, you can register as a fundraiser. That means that you register at no cost and ask family and friends to help support your race. When you raise $100 or more, your registration is free, and you have helped by sharing the mission of Hope Grafted In while raising additional funds for a great cause!

Visit www.hopegraftedin.org for more information on the many ways you can join Hope Grafted In in speaking up for others.

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Preparing young leaders for life after sports Article and photo by Caleb Kimmel, CEO of World Baseball Academy I will forever remember the image of the final out being made in my last collegiate baseball game. In that single moment, I suddenly realized that two things were happening: both my baseball and academic career had come to an end. It was intimidating to face the reality that a new stage of life was beginning — my professional career.

Transitioning into a difference-maker in the workplace Less than one percent of college athletes will have the opportunity to play their sport professionally.

However, the experience of participating in athletics prepares young people to take risks, set goals, and maintain focus on obtaining their desired outcomes. Participation in athletics develops teamwork, leadership skills, communication, and strategic thinking that is transferrable to becoming a difference-maker in a professional career.

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3. Build your experience.

Internships are a perfect way to take your on the field athletic knowledge and apply it in a real-world work environment.

You can acquire new skills in the work environment and have experiences that the classroom and athletic field could never provide. This is critical for you as a developing young professional and looks great on your resume, and will give you something to talk about on a job interview.

While the on-field experience of athletics builds interpersonal skills, students should also heavily consider complimenting their personal growth with an off-the-field experience of an internship. Here are three reasons every student athlete should commit to a quality internship experience: 1. Experiential learning. The process of learning through experience allows students to develop a better understanding of the “real world” while assessing their own skills, aptitudes, and passions. This discovery is critically important as they seek to define their path from athlete to professional.

2. Build your network. An internship provides you the opportunity to expand your business network.

Build connections with everyone because you never know when a coworker or friend will have the networking ability to open a door for you to be hired. Be respectful to everyone you meet, and always put your best foot forward.

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Flag football team enjoys NFL experience Article and photos by Shelly Brown The Colts Flag Football team consisted of eight boys from four different schools — four from Leo, two from Maple Creek, and one from each of New Haven and Blackhawk Middle. A couple of them first started playing flag together when they were just six years old. Then, over the years, additional teammates were added to this roster as players came on who were classmates and teammates who played travel baseball together.

For the past several years they have been playing indoor flag football on Saturday nights from October through March at the Plex in Fort Wayne.

They played in their first Regional Tournament together this past October.

They played hard and found themselves in the championship game. They lost that game by a score of 13–7, and it came down to the very last play of the game. They were already planning their return to try again the next year when they found out that the Indianapolis Colts chose them to represent them in the National Tournament. The boys were excited for this opportunity.

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Thursday, January 26th. Pool play started on Friday. Games were held at the ESPN Wide World of Sports facility.

The boys run ended in the quarter finals on Saturday. They were treated to Disney tickets, and also participated in the Pro Bowl on Sunday, where all the NFL flag participants carried and held an enormous flag during the singing of the national anthem.

The boys had an amazing time meeting NFL players as well as teams from all over the country. They definitely want to participate in this experience next year. All but one of the players will be eligible for next year. The age range

is 12 to 14 years old, and the cut off for age is August 1, so they will be at the top of the age bracket next year.

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Summit 8th grade girls finish season as Northeast Middle School Champions

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by Anika Yoder

This team went undefeated their seventh grade year, 16–0. They went 14–2 this season for a combined middle school career of 30–2; the first time in Summit history for back to back championships in girls’ basketball. Summit beat Carroll Middle School in the championship game 46–26.

The Summit girls consist of Bella Peckinpauch, Annie Rose Rondot, Megan Yoder, Delaney Bailey, Chloee Partin, Sydney North, Jasney Combs, and Coach Anika Yoder

Towles wins FWCS City Basketball Tournament title

(Standing) Foster Keirns, (Sitting) Karl Maydwell, Logan Weber, Roosevelt Norfleet, Avian Parker, Jubbar Jefferson, Cedrick Ross Article and photo by Angela Grier For the first time in Towles’ history, the boys’ basketball team won the FWCS MSAC City Basketball Championship.

Last year, 2015-16, Coach Andre Goodwell led the boys’ team to the championship game where they lost to Blackhawk Middle School. That loss spurred Coach Goodwell and his team on to push hard during practices during

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this year’s season and helped temper the feeling of success as they won game after game.

“That humble attitude,” says Coach Goodwell, “was hard to maintain throughout this year’s undefeated season but was key to the ultimate success of the team.”

Coach Goodwell spends a great deal of his time pushing the team both on and off the court. Frequently, he shows up to his players’ classes to check in on

them and check in with their teachers to make sure they are maintaining good grades and good behavior. In addition, he and his players participate in family activities outside of school and practice to develop a deeper relationship with each other that helps them communicate better when they are on the court.

The tournament opened up with two difficult games that Towles had to win against Memorial Park and Shawnee, and Coach believes that because those teams made them work for their wins during the semifinals, the boys knew they would have to work harder to win the championship game.

On Wednesday, February 8th, the Towles’ boys’ basketball team played against Lakeside Middle School. Coach Goodwell played all of his seventh and eighth graders during the game so that they could each have the experience of playing in a championship game. The final score at the end of the game was 51–28. The championship game capped a thrilling undefeated season that boasted a record of 13–0 for the Towles’ Tigers. They are looking forward to next year’s season when several of this year’s starters will return to play for Towles.

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Memorial Park Girls wins FWCS MSAC Championship first year in the league Prior to this year, Memorial Park Middle School has not been a part of the FWCS MSAC basketball league. It was a year of learning and adjustment, and ultimately, a year of growth.

The Lady Pirates dominated during their season, beating their opponents by a margin of 10 points or more, with the exception of Shawnee Middle School, whom they lost to by three points with a chance to tie on a last-second shot.

“We knew that Shawnee had a good team and that we would face them again in the championship,” explained Kate Frisk, head coach.

In the championship, the Lady Pirates faced the undefeated Shawnee team, and tensions ran high. The first half of the game was rough, with the team trailing Shawnee by eleven points.

However, the Lady Pirates stepped it up for an amazing comeback in the second

Article by David Ball and Kate Frisk

Memorial Park Middle School Lady Pirates: Back Row (L to R): Assistant Coach Crystal Cox, Kylie BartlingKennedy, Imani Rhodriquez, Ayanna Patterson, Jayla Fikes, Nehkai Boone, Eva Szczepaniak, Head Coach Kate Frisk.

Front Row (L to R): Tabrasia White, Aliyah Holbrook, Emilia Diaz, Asia Stewart

half, strengthening their defense and ultimately defeating Shawnee by a score of 34–29.

The team, consisting of six eighth

graders, two seventh graders, and two sixth graders, certainly made their first season in the FWCS MSAC basketball league one to remember.

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Annual March Middle School Madness crowns champions Article by Mitch Strum, photos by Marcus Hassell

Parkview Sports Medicine, MVP Basketball, Boys & Girls Club partner to host sucessful event The excitement of the annual Parkview Sports Medicine MVP Basketball March Middle School Madness Tournament was once again brought to Fort Wayne. Every boys’ and girls’ eighth grade basketball team from each of the Fort Wayne and surrounding area middle schools were invited to participate in the single elimination tournament free of charge.

Brackets were determined through a combination of seeding each of the local league champions and then completing the brackets through a blind draw, and teams advanced through the single elimination tournament. Each champion was presented with a sixfoot traveling trophy.

In the girls’ tournament, Summit Middle School defeated St. Paul Lutheran, 57–37. Tournament MVP Jasney Combs scored a game high 16 points. In their Final Four semi-final victory, Combs scored 13 points as Summit defeated Shawnee Middle School by a score of 39–37. St. Paul advanced to the championship game by defeating St. Rose Catholic 49–27 in the other Final Four semi-final matchup. Chanteese Craig scored 23 points for St. Paul Lutheran.

In the boys’ title game, Tournament MVP Zane Burke banked in a runner with two seconds left to give Maple Creek Middle School the Championship. Maple Creek defeated St. Charles Catholic, both number one seeds in the tournament, 66–64. St. Charles’ Brenden Lytle had made a 28foot three-pointer to tie the game for the first time since the opening tip-off prior to Burke’s game winner. Burke scored 26 points, and teammate Mike Eley scored 20. The game can be seen at www.summitcitysports.com.

In the Final Four semi-final games, Maple Creek defeated Towles Intermediate School 59–50. St.

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Girls MMSM 2017 Champ Summit (Left) 2017 MMSM MVP Zane Burke (Right) 3-pt Champ: South Unity Lutheran’s Naylon Thompson

Charles reached the Championship Game by defeating McCulloch Middle School 46–39.

The MVP Basketball Program partners with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Fort Wayne to provide Fort Wayne’s most comprehensive and unique basketball program. For information about upcoming events and activities, please check out our website, www.mvpbasketballbgc.org.

The 3-Point Shootout was won by South Unity Lutheran’s sharp shooter, Naylon Thompson. Brenden Lytle of St. Charles Catholic won the Skills Competition.

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South Adams basketball win ACAC tournament Article and photos by Jason Arnold AD

South Adams 7th grade girls basketball The 7th grade South Adams Lady Starfires won the regular season and tournament ACAC tiltles for the 2017 season and finished the year with a 18–1 record.

Top Row: Dominga Guerra, Laci Patterson, Coach Morgan Mitchell, Jayla Conner, Jocelyn Willis, Alexis Baumgartner, Makayla Hamrick Bottom Row: Carlie Sealscott, Alison Smith, Mia Singleton, Macie Hirschy, Kristen Wynn

South Adams 8th grade boys basketball The South Adams Starfires 2017 8th grade boys basketball team won both the ACAC regular season and tournament basketball crown for the second for the second consecutive year. The boys finished the season with a 18–2 record and had a 36–4 record for their middle school careers. Congratulations on another outstanding year, gentlemen!

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Woodside 7th grade boys with Northeast Hoosier Middle School Championship Article by Jacob Wyss, photo by Mike Nutter Woodside defeated Maple Creek 45-27 to win the 7th Grade Boys Northeast Hoosier Middle School Championship. Coach Rob Harmon led the guys to a 21-1 record. They lost their first game of the season, to St. Vincent,

then ran off 21 in a row to close the year. They hosted (and won) a tournament in December that included Blackhawk Christian, Angola, and Indian Springs. A number of the players on the team were also on the football team, which lost the conference championship to Maple Creek.

Maple Creek 8th grade boys complete successful season with multiple championships Article and photos

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The Maple Creek eighth grade boys 8th grade boys won NHMLC championship! They defeated Woodside 50–46 in an overtime thriller that has become an instant classic. Zane Burke was clutch down the stretch finishing with 16 points. Matt Rumpz and Hunter Mertz dominated the glass the entire game which led to a combined 18 points. Drew Beverly

got hot from downtown with a pair of three-pointers. Mike Eley and Jackson Stenger both chipped in on the score board. Carson Hart, Caden Houser, and Ryan Preston all save significant minutes.

This was a true team effort and championship. Thank you to all of the stakeholders that came out and supported your 2016-2017 NHMLC Champs!

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Woodside Middle School presents the 3rd Annual Red Warrior 5k Article by Fort Wayne SportsXpress

The Parent Teacher Club at Woodside Middle School is excited to host the third annual Red Warrior 5k and Fun Run on May 13th. The PTC created this event to promote an active, healthy lifestyle in our area by bringing residents and school families together for a day of fun, exercise, and camaraderie.

The Red Warrior began in 2015 with 55 participants and continues to grow as word spreads about this fun, low-cost

family activity. Registration is only $10 and includes a race shirt! We are looking forward to another successful year!

The Red Warrior 5k and Fun Run will start and finish at Woodside Middle School, located at 2310 West Hamilton Road on Fort Wayne’s southwest side.

The 5k begins at 9 a.m. with the one mile Fun Run following at 10 a.m. You may register online at www.runsignup.com/ Race/IN/FortWayne/RedWarrior. You can also register on the day of the event.

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Leo Wrestling Club hosts 2017 Leo Folkstyle Tourney Article and photos by Fort Wayne SportsXpress On February 25th the Leo Wrestling Club hosted the 2017 Folkstyle

Tournament at Leo Jr/Sr High School.

The Club welcomed 206 wrestlers from all over Northern Indiana and Ohio to participate. The Leo Wrestling Club would

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Jared McCreary

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Pee-Wee

Dawson French

78-82

Novice

Andols Banter

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Pee-Wee

Gavin Davis

83-84

Novice

Rowen Cook

47-55

Pee-Wee

Jayden Lewis

86-88

Novice

Hayden Buchanan

62-65

Pee-Wee

Riley Stewart

93-94

Novice

Atticus Heavin

35-39

Bantam

Ethan Smith

95-98

Novice

Zander Treessh

43-46

Bantam

De’Alcapon Veazy

103-116

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Dane Pippenger

47-50

Bantam

Jonathan Neese

120-139

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Xavier Toth

51-54

Bantam

Julante Hinton

140-161

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Griffin Felder

55-59

Bantam

Alexander Ocampo

74-80

Schoolboy/Girl

Lathen Janes

60-66

Bantam

Issac Ruble

88-109

Schoolboy/Girl

Job Richman

70-76

Bantam

Jacob Veetch

90-100

Schoolboy/Girl

Amarian Turner-Dunbar

133

Bantam

Tanner Jack

115-119

Schoolboy/Girl

Reakus Shelton

127-131

Schoolboy/Girl

Ysabelle Ocampo

48-51

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Alex Douglas

140-151

Schoolboy/Girl

Tannor Ellis

54-55

Intermediate

Logan Greer

86-97

Cadet

Cameron Senter

57-59

Intermediate

Chandler Scearer

104-16

Cadet

Jarius Timberlake

60-62

Intermediate

Dominic Lee

119-131

Cadet

Julinna Ocampo

64-65

Intermediate

Adam Ledesma

133-138

Cadet

Brock Hagewood

65-68

Intermediate

Jackson Pettigrew

150-160

Cadet

Rylee Biddle

69-72

Intermediate

Carter Wireman

160-167

Cadet

Porter Kleeberg

74-76

Intermediate

Bradley Rosman

166-172

Cadet

Trevin Hester

81-85

Intermediate

Logan Dallas

180-195

Cadet

Paul Woods

89-92

Intermediate

Jacob Leming

253

Cadet

Brady Exner

111

Intermediate

Evan Beasley

118-120

Junior

Hunter Smithson

140-142

Intermediate

Zeke Rodon

125-133

Junior

Caleb Ensign

58-62

Novice

Jamarn Price

133-143

Junior

Neil Mosier

65-68

Novice

Riley Rasler

148-157

Junior

Graiden Troth

67-69

Novice

Jed Levitz

158-173

Junior

Kaleb Salazar

69-72

Novice

Jonyvan Johnson

183-189

Junior

Xzavian LaFave

73-78

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Jaxson Savieo

192-205

Junior

like to thank all the wrestlers, parents, coaches and volunteers for making the tournament such a success The following wrestlers were weight class winners:

Leo Wrestling Club Members Novice Division Caleb Ensign 1st, Gavin Davis 1st, Riley Stewart 1st, Ben Pennington 2nd, Lucas Sheron 2nd, Daniel Drobek 3rd, Emery Crawford 3rd Schoolboy Division Alex Douglas 1st, Jacob Veatch 1st, Jared Fletcher 1st, Carson Hoeppner 2nd, Mason Sheron 3rd Cadet Division Trenton Chalfant 3rd, Ethan Stewart 3rd, Ethan Stetzel 3rd, Ty Chalfant 4th, Michael O’brien 4th

Leo’s Carson Hoeppner ties up an opponent

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