Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 9 January 2002 — Page 8

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 9

Turnovers cost Panthers NLC contest at Wawasee

Coach Dan Gunn and his varsity basketball Panthers opened the 2002 portion of their schedule Saturday night, January 5, at Wawasee, with the host Warriors slipping by with a 42-41 Northern Lakes Conference win. The Panthers held a 12-9 lead at the end of the first quarter, and the teams were tied at 23-23 at halftime. Wawasee edged their visitors 10-8 in the third stanza, and North Wood won the fourth period 10-9, but it wasn’t enough for a victory. The loss dropped NW to 3-5 overall and 0-2 in conference, while Wawasee moved to 5-5 (1-1). The Panthers took a 38-37 lead at just over three minutes

Black Swish takes back seat to Wawasee’s Zolman

The North Wood High School Panther Pit was jampacked Friday night, January 4, as Coach Steve Neff and crew hosted the highly-touted Wawasee Warriors and possible “Miss Basketball” Shanna Zolman. In the end, Zolman totaled a career-high 53 points, just shy of North Wood’s 57-point total, with Wawasee taking a 75-57 Northern Lakes Conference victory. The win moved Wawasee to 15-1, while North Wood dropped to 9-3 on the season. Wawasee had lost

Take Fairfield crown North Wood’s freshman boys’ basketball team earned top honors in the Saturday, January 5, Fairfield Tournament, topping Fairfield and Goshen for the crown. In their toumey opener, the Panthers downed the Redskins 33-30, led by Landon Rupp with 12 points and Aaron Hahn with eight. In the title matchup with the host Falcons, Kirk Mast and Aaron Hahn each chipped in nine for the Panthers, in a close 42-41 overtime win. Andy Flickinger added seven points, while Nate Taylor and Landon Rupp each had six in a well-rounded team effort. Nate Taylor his a threepointer at the end of regulation play to send the game into overtime. He hit a layup in overtime to take the lead, with the Panthers holding on for the victory. The Panthers host John Glenn Thursday, January 10, 6:30p.m. and then head to Plymouth for a December 13 NLC game.

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remaining, but couldn't hold off the determined Warriors, who took the lead again on a three-pointer at just under a minute remaining. Two free throws at the 11-second mark cushioned the lead, and Rory Clouse nailed a long-ranger at 4.4 to close to within one point, and that turned out to be the final margin. Gunn stated, “The last time we lost to Wawasee it was because we missed too many layups (NLC holiday tournament, 55-53). Tonight it was because of too many turnovers. We had the ball with about one minute left, leading by a point and we tried to force the ball inside when we shouldn’t have. We didn’t make very

52-45 to Jennings County in the recent Hall of Fame Classic—their first regularseason loss since Zolman’s sophomore year. Wawasee led 26-14 at the end of the first quarter, and never looked back, holding a 45-28 halftime lead, and taking the third quarter 21-12. Although the final stanza belonged to the host Panthers, 19-9, it was too little, too late. Neff stated, “I thought she’d get 70 for awhile. She was on fire, hitting from the outside, inside. NBA-range. It didn't

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good decisions during the last 1:30 of the game. We have got to get smarter at the end of games. “I have always been a firm believer that if you work hard and do the right things, good things are going to happen. One day things are going to click for us, and we are going to be a pretty good team.” Kory Lantz led Wawasee with 14 points, all coming in the first half. Clint Custer was also in double figures with 10, and junior Ben Knisley grabbed a game-high 10 rebounds. Clouse led the Panthers with 18 (team-high nine rebounds), while Adam Leeper

make any difference what defense we tried. I guess we bring out the best in her. I’m not going to miss having to play her, but we’ll certainly cheer for them now.” Zolman reported, “North Wood’s a big rival and we knew it was a big game. It was my last time playing Carol Duncan and Coach Neff, but also my team and I were focused on learning from our loss last week.” Duncan led the Black Swish with 24 points, while Kelsey Newcomer was also in double

In the photos. Panthers Carol Duncan (42) and Chelsey Bowers (32) are shown in their efforts to keep North Wood in the contest. Duncan led the NW offense with 24 points, however, a 53-point output by Zollman nailed the win for the visitors. (AN photos by Kim Keiser) *

was also in double figures with 10. Ryan Bradley chipped in seven points, Lightfoot five and Brandon Hall one. North Wood was 4-8 from three-point land, with Clouse nailing 2-3 and Leeper 2-3. The Panthers were guilty of „ 13 turnovers, while Wawasee totaled 11. In the JV contest, North Wood won 44-38, led by Josh Sabo with 15 points, Scott Mast 11 and Trevor Shields nine. The Panthers will host Northridge, Friday, January 11, at the Pit, in another NLC contest, with JV tipoff set for 6:15p.m.

figures with 16. Duncan also grabbed a team-high seven rebounds, while Nikki Frantz added five. North Wood won the JV contest, 32-21, with Audrey Duncan totaling 16 points and Lizzie Bums adding eight. The Panthers hit the road for three games, heading to South Bend Clay January 10, Northridge January 12 and Lakeland January 15. They return to the Pit Saturday, January 19, hosting NLC rival Goshen. JV tipoff for the home contest is 6:15p.m.

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UNDER THE BUCKET—Ryan Bradley (20) goes up for the shot in recent action at the North Wood High School Panther Pit, while teammate Rory Clouse (32)' blocks out for a possible rebound. Coach Dan Gunn and crew have returned to action after the holiday break, squaring off against NLC rival Northridge, Friday, January 11, with JV tipoff set for 6:15p.m„ and varsity action to follow. The Panthers fell to Wawasee on Saturday, January 5, on the Warrior floor/ North Wood will then hit the road for a conference battle at Goshen on January 18. (AN photo by Ron 1 Keiser)

This week in sports...

Thursday, January 10 NWMS boys’ basketball, “A” teams, Edgewood, here, 4:30p.m. NWHS varsity and JV wrestling, Northridge, here, 7p.m. NWHS coed varsity and JV swimming, Bremen, here, 4:45p.m. NWHS freshman girls’ basketball, at Northridge, 6:30p.m. NWHS girls’ varsity and JV basketball, at South Bend Clay, 6:15p.m. NWHS freshman boys’ basketball, at Northridge, 6:30p.m. Friday, January 11 NWHS boys’ varsity and JV basketball, Northridge, 6:15p.m. Saturday, January 12 NWMS boys’ basketball, seventh “A” tournament at Indian Springs. 9a.m. NWMS boys’ basketball, eighth “A” tournament at Wawasee, 9a.m. NWHS wrestling, JV at Plymouth Tournament, 10a.m. NWHS" wrestling, varsity at Concordia Invitational, 9a.m. NWHS coed varsity and JV swimming. Concord, here, 8:30a.m. NWHS girls' varsity and JV basketball, at Northridge, 6:15p.m. Monday, January 14

Women’s volleyball, recrfe-' atiori division: Aurora Cabinet vs Bouncers, 7:3op.m.—Union Center' Church vs Graber Carpets/Roir’s Lovin Oven. Power Division: 6:3op.m.—Ernie’s Girls vs Divas, 7:3Op.m.—HHG vi Team Green, 8:30p.m. -tt i Diggers vs Beauty and Bodyworks. B:3Op.m.—HHG ys ; , Divas. Games played at Woodview Elementary School. Men’s basketball, division II: J 6:4sp.m.—Polyvinyl vs Digger , Specialties, 7:35p.m.—QLS vs Martin Brother Construction, B:3op.m.—Team Yoder vs, Goshen Collision Center Division I: 6:4sp.m.—P&L Backhoe i>s ’ Thompson/Lengacher Funeral, 1 7:3sp.m.—Pletcher Sales v&‘ Hershberger Lawn Care, B:3op.m.—Team Mast vs Teafn Martin. Games played at Nappanee Elementary School. NWMS boys’ basketball, “B” team HCAC tournament, 4:30p.m. NWHS freshman girls' basketball, Tippy Valley, here, 6:30p.m. NWHS freshman boys’ basketball, Tippy Valley, here. 6:30p.m. •*. Tuesday, January 15 , NWMS boys’ basketball, “A” teams with Concord, here,‘a 4:30p.m. ' NWHS varsity and JV; wrestling, at Goshen, 7p.m. .- _■> NWHS girls’ varsity and JV basketball, at Lakeland, 6p.m. Wednesday, January 16 Meb’s basketball, Divisionll:. B:3op.m.—Team Yoder vs QLS. Division I: 6:4sp.m.—Team Bontrager vs Team Martin,7:35p.m.—.. Thompson/Lengacher Funeral” vs Fairmont Homes. Games' played at Nappanee Elementary School. i NWHS freshman girls’ basketball, Goshen, here, 6:30p.m. NWHS freshman boys’ basketball, Goshen, here, 6:30p.m.

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