The Lincoln High School cheerleaders recently won the small school division at the Universal Cheerleading Association camp on the campus of Ball State University. It was the first time in several years that Lincoln had participated in a camp. The nine-member Eagle squad, described by the judges as “small but mighty,” won first place in […]
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Dan Harney is a sports reporter at the Western Wayne News.
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Red Devils shut out Indians
Sophie Reising led a strong attack with four goals and an assist on Tuesday, Sept. 3, in Richmond’s 9-0 win over NCC foe Anderson in a match played in Richmond. Valerie Morales added two goals and Harlow Flanagan, Mira Hasecoster and Mallory Shelford each scored single goals. Noa Cox and Hasecoster were each credited with […]
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Knights grind out 19-15 win over Winchester
The Northeastern football team traveled north on Highway 27 to Winchester on Friday, Sept. 7, for an important Tri-Eastern Conference matchup between two rivals. The Knights demonstrated for the third straight week that they can play at any speed and win. After scoring a combined 124 points in their first two games, the Falcons’ game […]
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Bulldogs upset 3rd-ranked Royals
The Centerville football team gained statewide attention on Friday, Sept. 6, when they defeated 2A third-ranked Eastern Hancock 29-26 on the Royals’ home field before a large crowd. It was the second year in a row that the winner between the two rivals was not determined until late in the game, and Centerville won both […]
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Late interception preserves Tiger lead
When the Union City Indians traveled to Hagerstown on Friday Sept. 6, for a Tri-Eastern Conference game, it was a matchup of two teams who were hungry for their first win after 0-2 starts. Hagerstown built a 25-7 lead after three quarters, but the Indians fought back with two fourth-quarter scores to cut their deficit […]
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Tigers sweep Cardinals
The atmosphere and intensity in Chuck Mosey Gymnasium for the volleyball match between the host Seton Catholic Cardinals and visiting Hagerstown Tigers played on Thursday, Sept. 5, was reminiscent of a state tournament match. The match between two teams looking for consistency was electrifying from beginning to end. Both teams have great potential, but both […]
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IHSAA recognizes Richmond player’s sportsmanship
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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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 […]