Richmond soccer player Ben Holliday was recently recognized by the Indiana High School Athletic Association for sportsmanship during a soccer match between Richmond and Eaton (Ohio). Twice during the closely contested match, one of the best players for Eaton went down with leg cramps and both times Holliday came to his aid. A parent of […]
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Dan Harney is a sports reporter at the Western Wayne News.
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Knights stay at top in TEC race
After the first two weeks of the season there are only three unbeaten teams remaining in Tri-Eastern Conference play: Centerville, Knightstown and Northeastern. The Knights traveled to Lewisville on Friday, Aug. 30, to face Tri High in what many thought would be a tossup game. The Titans led early 16-0, but the Knights eventually wore […]
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Red Devils rule Wayne County meet
The Richmond Red Devil cross country teams won both the boys and girls cross country championships in the Wayne County meet run Saturday, Aug. 31 at Indiana University East. Xavier Ogle (17:10.84) and Cale Newton (17:11.98) finished first and second in the boys’ race to help lift Richmond to victory. Centerville sophomore Anna Nevels (21:20.37) won […]
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Lincoln clobbers Union County 45-0
In his preseason reflection, first-year Lincoln head coach Jeremy Bane said he thought his team could win at least four games this season. One down, three to go. The Eagles traveled to Liberty on Friday, Aug. 30, to face the Union County Patriots in a Tri-Eastern Conference game. The Eagles dominated on both sides of […]
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Last preparation before season’s action begins
The Friday night lights came on on Aug. 16 for the five Wayne County teams’ final dress rehearsal before regular-season games start on Friday, Aug. 23. Indiana High School Athletic Association rules allow teams to participate in either a scrimmage or a jamboree against other schools. Four of the Wayne County schools opted for the […]
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Day retires as Centerville track coach
Before moving completely to fall sports coverage, there is a newsworthy event to report from a spring sport: the retirement of a successful and beloved coach. Some people mark the days off their calendar as they look forward to retirement. For Mike Day, who announced his retirement as the Centerville High School head girls track […]
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Football regular season kicks off Aug. 23
1A Cambridge City Lincoln — 2023 record 1-7, head coach Jeremy Bane in first year Coach Bane will have a larger roster than a year ago, which will give him more options. Bane expects to have between 21 and 25 players in uniform. That is a big increase from the 15 players they ended last […]
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New coach takes reins of RHS girls basketball
Richmond High School recently announced the hiring of Gabrielle “Gabby” Smith, the new head girls varsity basketball coach, effective Aug. 2. Smith brings seven years of coaching experience to the position, including at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and Indiana State University, according to a news release. Smith most recently served as the varsity assistant coach […]
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Expect Cardinal dominance in 1A sectional and parity in 2A
Wayne County volleyball teams began practice this week for the 2024 season that will open with regular season matches beginning on Saturday, Aug. 17. Wayne County has had a long history of quality play, and that tradition will continue this season. In the 1A enrollment classification, Seton Catholic will likely be the team to beat […]
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Look for new faces at front of pack
Practice started for high school cross country teams last week. Wayne County schools saw many outstanding runners pick up their diplomas last season, and it could affect the balance of power in boys cross country for this season. The same is true for girls cross country, but a bigger problem for the girls is lack […]