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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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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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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 […]