Richmond High School shot putters Jacob Lindahl and Masson Heiny both turned in strong performances during the Hoosier State Relays held on Saturday, March 29, in Indianapolis. The duo both made the podium in the state indoor track meet that draws elite athletes from across the state. Lindahl placed fifth with a toss of 56 […]
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Dan Harney is a sports reporter at the Western Wayne News.
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Tigers will be Wayne County team to beat
When Bruce Charles took over as the head coach of the Hagerstown softball program for the 2017-18 season, they did not win a single game. Since that season, Charles has patiently worked to develop young talent to change the fortunes of the program. Two years ago, his team won the Wayne County tournament with back-to-back […]
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Hagerstown swimmers close out record-breaking season
The Hagerstown girls junior high Tiger Shark swim team closed out their season on Monday, March 10, after establishing three new school records. The 200 freestyle relay team of Cora Schmitz, Bella Tinkle, Maycee Favorite and Camile Jones established a new school record with a time of 2:05.48, eclipsing the old record of 2:05.90 established […]
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Former coach urges school board not to be misled
Richmond High School’s head volleyball coach Darrell Morken spoke at a Richmond Community Schools board meeting on Wednesday, March 12, where he said the board should ask for 75% of its money back for a lawyer’s investigation into a conflict between volleyball and basketball players, coaches and athletic administrators. The next morning, Morken received a […]
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Richmond football legend Paul Flatley dies at 84
Paul Flatley, a 1959 Richmond High School graduate who later played in the National Football League’s Pro Bowl, is being remembered nationally for his contributions to football and his hometown loyalty. The Richmond native died March 15 at age 84, returning home after years of athletic competition, sports broadcasting and founding a technical services business. […]
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No. 4 Wolves survive ‘Dawgs
When the Centerville Bulldogs took the floor at the Martinsville regional on Saturday, March 15, to face 2A fourth-ranked Parke Heritage for the right to advance to the semi-state, they were a near mirror image of each other. The Wolves are deep with outstanding perimeter shooters and play hardcore defense. The same description applied to […]
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Bulldogs rule TEC cheer competition
The annual TEC cheerleading competition was held on Wednesday, March 12, at the Cambridge City Lincoln Middle/High School gymnasium before a large, enthusiastic crowd. Six of the nine TEC member schools sent squads to the event. There was excitement in the air as the squads and their coaches from Centerville, Hagerstown, Lincoln, Northeastern, Union County […]
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Knight, Eagle archers head to nationals
Although the “Sharpshooter” nickname disappeared after Wayne County’s school consolidations, archery teams from Wayne County schools are carrying on the sharpshooter legacy in a different sport. Lincoln Middle School and Northeastern’s middle and high schools are sending students to a national archery tournament. Kyra Elliott, a seventh grader at Lincoln Middle School, won first place […]
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Northeastern’s Crull named Miss Gorilla
IndianaMat has been a premier source of information for amateur wrestling in the state of Indiana since 2008. IndianaMat selects a Gorilla of the Year in both boys and girls high school wrestling and the elite designation is only given to seniors. They are voted on by a group of coaches, past winners, media […]
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Bears maul Cardinals 73-55 for sectional championship
Boys basketball teams played in the Blue River Valley 1A sectional March 4-8, 2025, with the Seton Catholic Cardinals losing the sectional championship to the Monroe Central Bears. Below is combined coverage of games covered by WWN throughout. Bears end Eagles’ season The Cambridge City Golden Eagles opened sectional play on Tuesday, March 4, against […]