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 […]
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Centerville approves coaching updates
At its July 24 meeting, Centerville-Abington Community Schools’ board said goodbye to two coaches and welcomed a new coach and several returning coaches and athletics volunteers. James Fralick has been hired as Centerville Junior High School tennis coach. Haley Conway is departing as Centerville Senior High School assistant girls basketball coach and Mika Frame will […]
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Tourney narrows field to 4
The Little League state tournament field had been narrowed to four teams after play ended on Sunday, July 28. In games played on Friday, July 26, Munster defeated Concord 14-1 in the tournament opener. Jasper and New Albany, two teams with outstanding defense, went an extra inning before Jasper eventually won by the score of […]
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New coach works to restore struggling Eagle program
In the next few weeks, Western Wayne News will preview the upcoming football season for Wayne County teams. Last season was a tumultuous time for Lincoln football. Roster numbers were extremely low. In 2018, Lincoln had a roster of 32 players; last season, five years later, they started the season with 19 roster players and […]
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Girls golf to kick off fall sports season
Fall high school sports are on the horizon. Cross country, football, soccer, boys tennis and volleyball teams can each begin practicing on Monday, Aug. 5, with their first games and matches approximately two weeks later. Girls golf is on a different timetable. Teams can start practices on Friday, Aug. 2, and can schedule matches as […]
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Heather Crull makes Indiana wrestling history
Northeastern High School senior Heather Crull, a world-class athlete, made history during the USMC Junior Nationals last week when she became a two-time national champion at the event held in Fargo, North Dakota. Wrestling in the 105-pound class, Crull stormed through the competition going 6-0 in her matches and outscoring her opponents by a combined […]
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Photos: Grizzlies star Bane returns to support area youth
NBA’s Desmond Bane has become a household name with basketball fans around the country and the world, but his fame and success has never caused him to forget his roots. Bane returned to Richmond on Saturday, July 13, to offer a free basketball clinic for area youth at the Athletics and Wellness Center on the […]
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Hagerstown LL state title dream ends
Few things represent Americana better than Little League baseball. Ten teams composed of players aged 12 and under, who won their respective district tournaments, traveled to Lebanon, Indiana, last week to compete for the coveted state championship. For Hagerstown, it was a roller coaster ride that included a first-round loss in the opening game of […]