Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 11 December 2003 — Page 8

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• Advance News • Thursday, December 11, 2003

This week in sports FRIDAY, DEC. 12 •NWHS Varsity/JV Girls’ Basketball, Elkhart Memorial, there, 6:15 p.m SATURDAY, DEC. 13 •NWHS Varsity/JV Boys’ Basketball, Fairfield, here, 6:15 p.m. •NWHS Varsity/JV Swimming (Boys/Girls), North Wood Invitational, here, 9 a.m. •NWHS Wrestling, Varsity Invitational, Merrillville, there, 9 a.m.; JV Invitational, Goshen, there, 9 a.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, Bth Ateam Tourney, Willowcreek, there, 9 a.m. MONDAY, DEC. 15 •NWHS Freshman Basketball (Girls), South Bend St. Joseph, here, 6:30 p.m. •NWHS Freshman Basketball (Boys),Glenn, here, 6:30 p.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, Milford, 7th A & B, there; Bth A & B here, 4:30 p.m. TUESDAY, DEC. 16 •NWHS Varsity/JV Boys’ Basketball, Jimtown, here, 6:15 p.m. •NWHS Varsity/JV Swimming (Boys/Girls), Wawasee, here, 4:45 p.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, 4:30 p.m., A-team, Bremen, here; B-team, Concord, there THURSDAY, DEC. 18 •NWHS Varsity/JV Wrestling, Plymouth, here, 6:45 p.m. •NWHS Freshman Basketball (Girls), Plymouth, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWHS Freshman Basketball (Boys), Plymouth, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWHS Varsity/JV Swimming (Boys/Girls), Mishawaka, there, 5 p.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, A-team, Tippecanoe Valley, there, 4:30 p.m.

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By Mark Mileel North Wood Athletics.com MISHAWAKA - The Lady Panthers fell to a strong Penn Kingsmen team on Dec. 2 by a score of 48-47. Down 34-18 with 2:59 left in the third stanza, North Wood would score 29 of the next 43 points, cutting the score to one when guard Jessica Focht hit a layup with 20 seconds remaining. After two turnovers and a missed free throw by Penn, North Wood had one more chance with 3.9 seconds that seemed more like 39 minutes. Four timeout calls preceded a final play that saw Panther guard Lauren Zeltwanger drive the length of the court. "We were going to try to get the ball in the middle

NAPFANEE YOUTH BASKETBALL LEAGUE 2004 WHO: Four divisions (Boys: grades T-l through grade 2, Girls: T-l through grade 2, Boys: grades 3 and 4, Girls: grades 3 and 4, Boys: grade 5, Girls: grade 5) WHERE: Nappanee Elementary School Gymnasium WHEN: Jan. 10, 2004 through Feb. 28, 2004, Saturday mornings and afternoons. Any games cancelled due to inclement weather will not be rescheduled. HOW: Each team will be coached or supervised by an adult and there will be eight games scheduled. Each game session will last one hour with the first 15 minutes of each session consisting of warm-ups and fundamentals. ENTRY FEE: The entry fee helps in covering the cost of t-shirts, sweat bands, whistles, basketballs, and advertising. The entry fee is sl2 and is non-refund-able. Checks should be made payable to Nappanee Youth Basketball League. A fee of S2O shall be charged on all returned checks. Player Name: Girl or Boy (Circle) Address: Grade: Phone # Height: Shirt size: (circle) Child: M L Adult: SML XL Weight: Please register the above-named player for participation in the Nappanee Youth Basketball League. In consideration for the above-named player’s participation in the league, I, myself and on behalf of the above-named player, agree to release the league organizers and anyone connected with the league from any and all liability for injuries to the above-named player arising out of participation in the league in accordance with a Waiver and Release From Liability form which must be signed by both the player and the player’s parent or legal guardian before the player can participate in the league. Parent or Guardian Phone #: (printed name) No previous basketball experience is necessary in order to coach or help a team and the League needs team coaches and helpers. Please volunteer your time by checking the box below. □ I am interested in coaching or helping a team. Many thanks! Mark Simpson: 773-4810 Randy Spitaels: 773-2803 Jay Heckaman: 773-9494 Please mail this completed form, the entry fee and the signed waiver and release to the Nappanee Youth Basketball League, 25530 C.R. 54, Nappanee, IN 46550 by Dec. 15,2003. No registrations received after Dec. 18 will be accepted under any circumstances.

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and advance the ball a little further than we did, but obviously Penn was well schooled and we took the only other option we had but didn't get a very good look," North Wood coach Steve Neff said after watching Zeltwanger get within 20 feet of the hoop before throwing up an off-balance shot that bounced off the backboard. Penn led throughout the contest, with a 9-0 scoring drive midway through the first half digging the Panthers into a hole that was difficult to recover. While the Panthers could’ve hung their heads, they turned the tables in the second half. "I give my girls credit. They played hard and made a game of it when they could’ve packed their suitcases at halftime and went home," said Neff. Audrey Duncan, Focht and Zeltwanger each netted seven points in the fourth quarter.

Panthers Win Season Opener a.. u±J By itiuiK rvUKOI North Wood Athletics.com BOURBON - The visiting Panthers, getting a career-high 31 points and a superb all-around game from Lightfoot, still had to go into overtime biMM duing stubborn Triton 73-66 in the victory for North Wood. "They're the most talented Triton team we’ve faced since I’ve been here," said Gunn. Todd Blackford had an opportunity to give Triton the lead at the 1:30 mark of regulation, but managed only one of two free throws in knotting the score at 62-62. The Panthers made a valiant effort to avoid an extra session, but Lightfbot's leaner just missed and teammate Zac Lechlitner's rebound attempt did everything but fall in. Lightfoot’s previous high was 23 points. North Wood never trailed in overtime as Lightfoot drained three straight free throws with 16 seconds elapsed after being fouled beyond the 3-point arc. He added a basket and two more charity tosses arid Wes BeMiller made all three of his free-throw chances to cement the victory. "We had a lot of good efforts," said Gunn, who watched Lightfoot get plenty of support Josh Sabo and Scott Mast both had twelve points and BeMiller chipped in with nine. North Wood led most of the game, but couldn't put Triton away. The Trojans were forced into nine turnovers in the opening period in falling behind 19-16. BeMiller had nine of the Panthers 20 assists. NORTHWOOD 73, TRITON 66 (Overtime) North Wood - Josh Sabo 6-13 0-0 12, Ryne Lightfoot 10-17 11-15 31, Scott Mast 5-6 2-2 12, Trevor Shields 24 04) 4, Wes BeMiller 2-11 44 9, Zac Lechlitner 24 04) 5, Derren Lengacher 0-5 04) 0. Totals: 27-60 (.450) 17-21 (.810)73. Triton - Brayton Barton 2-8 2-3 8, Isaac Sellers 1-104) 2, Josh Moore 7-8 1-1 16, Cory McClamon 2-2 04) 5, Todd Blackford 11-24 5-6 33, Brandon Garey 1-3 0-1 2, Jeff Bates 04) 04) 0, Chad Kauffman 04) 04) 0. Totals: 2446 (322) 8-11(727)66. Team records: North Wood 14), Trito/i 0-2. JV score: North Wood 51, Triton 23. Leading scorers: Winner - Ben BeMiller 17, Kelly Adams 10, Zac Troyer 10; Triton - Josh Arnett 9. JV records: North Wood 1-0, Triton 0-2. Indiana High School FootbaS Class 3A ABStafe 2003 Class 3A Allstate Team By The Associated Press FIRST TEAM OFFENSE QB —Dustin Slaton, Evansville Mater Dei, 5-11,165, Jr. RB—Dray Mason, Indpls Chatard, 5-10,175, Jr. RB—Jack Kosinski, Griffith, 6-1,201, Sr. WR—ClifCobb, Twin Lakes, 64), 172, Sr. WR—Ricky Merriman, Beech Grove, 5-10,175, Jr. TE—Seth Pickett, Hamilton Heights, 64,225, Sr. C—Kevin Tempel, Heritage Hills, 6-3,240, Sr. G—Corey Loubier, Ft Wayne Luers, 6-1,250, Sr. G—Josh Watson, Brown Co., 5-11,288, Sr. T—Josh Smith, New Prairie, 6-5,265, Sr. T—Steve Young, Indpls Chatard, 6-2,265, Sr. K—Jeff Carter, Western, 6-3,235, Sr. DEFENSE DE—Ryan Baker, Indpls Chatard, 6-6,240, Sr. DE—Chris Myers, Ml Vernon (Hancock), 6-2,234, Sr. DT—Lou Gntgel, Andrean, 5-11,260, Sr. LB—Scott Cassell, West Vigo, 5-11,200, Sr. LB—Derek DiSalvo, Indpls Chatard, 6-1,220, Sr. LB—Andy Zimmer, Calumet 64), 185, Sr. LB—Joe Beer, North Wood, 5-11,192, Sr. DB—Clay Hamblen, Danville, 64), 175, Sr. DB—Zac Robson, Cory don, 5-10,170, Sr. DB—Franklin Roe, Norwell, 64), 160, Jr. DB—Andrew Huber, North Wood, 5-9,150, Jr. P—Jake Hollander, Heritage Hills, 6-0, 170, Sr. HONORABLE MENTION OFFENSE QB —Phil BeMiller, North Wood; Dustin Sherer, Hamilton Hts.; Tommy Finn, Andrean; Abe Winkle, Twin Lakes; Joe McDonnell, S. Bend St Joseph’s; Chase Thurston, Yorktown; Chad Rupp, Ev. Memorial; Greg McGuire, Mt Vernon (Hancock). RB—Michael Ramirez, North Wood; Derren Lengacher, North Wood; Tanner Pickett, Hamilton Hts.; Alex Davis, Batesville; Shawn Sullivan, W. Vigo; Timmy Coleman, S. Bend St Joseph’s; Brandon Waterson, Whitko; Tyler Roberts, New Prairie; Bryan Wong, Tippecanoe Valley; Peter Till, Ft Wayne Luers; Chris Grider, New Palestine; Mike Morrison, New Haven; Josh Greene, Tipton; Josh Worth, Mt Vernon (Hancock); Corey Thatcher, Corydon; Bryan Payton, Ft Wayne Concordia; RJ. Hartsfield, Salem. WR—Nick Stockwell, Andrean; Matt Weldy, S. Bend St Joseph’s; Brandon Reid, Yorktown; Pat Blake, Ev. Memorial; Zach Zirkelbach, Ev. Mater Dei; Andy Reddington, Ev. Mater Dei; Brandon Clopton, Hammond Gavit; Jason Owens, Mt Vernon (Hancock); Tim Dove, Washington. TE—Josh Sabo, North Wood; Ty Harangody, Andrean; Mitch Hamish, Norwell; Kyle Peacock, Mt Vernon (Hancock); Jake Basker, Mishawaka Marian; Shelby Smith, W. Vigo. C—Mike McNelis, Indpls Chatard; Mark Graves, Ev. Memorial; Brandon Dyben, New Haven; Clark Tebbe, Tipton; Jay Kohne, Lakeland. G—Kevin Conard, Indpls Chatard; David Mishler, North Wood; Austin Faulkner, Hamilton Hts.; Jerrad Foutch, Twin Lakes; Chad Baldwin, Yorktown; Ted Pappert, New Haven; Greg McGing, Hammond Morton; Jim Ryan Mt Vernon (Hancock); Casey Tuchscherer, Corydon. T—Aaron Cazavos, Griffith; John Kremer, Ev. Memorial; Chris Reeser, Tippecanoe Valley; Ben Shrock, W. Noble; Dan Boocher, Mishawaka Marian; Zach Maddox, Tipton. K—Cale Crzych, Norwell; Matt Eby, Tippecanoe Valley; Jason Egts, Ft Wayne Luers; Alex Ashbaugh, Mishawaka Marian; Josh Macke, Ft Wayne Concordia. DEFENSE DE—London Martin, North Wood; Matt Michuda, Norwell; Nick Lam-Chi, Griffith; lan Allsman, Sullivan; Jim Schwingendorf, New Prairie; Jason nice, Brown Co.; Andy Bahr, Culver Military; Andrew Shrook, W. Noble; John Castellano, Hammond Clark; Steve Clark, Leo. DT—James Tsimekles, Heritage Hills; Tommy Nero, Sullivan; Brandon Jurasovich, Hammond Gavit; Dustin Gibson, W. Noble; Andre Meeks, Hammond; Cotbit White, W. Lafayette; Joe Batten, Blackford; David Hiles, Mississinewa; Anthony Beltran, Greensburg. LB—Jeremy Robinson, Andrean; Joe Foldenauer, S. Bend St Joseph’s; Tyler Wilkinson, Whitko; Join Schultz, Griffith; Blake Maurer, Ev. Mater Dei; Phil Ennis, New Palestine; Josh Turner, Hammond Morton; Jeremy Nunemacher, Tipton; Brandon Sullivan, ML Vernon (Hancock); Nick Clarkson, Mt Vernon (Hancock); Justin Lynton, Corydon; Kevin Jones, Culver Military; Matt Heichelbech, Gibson Southern; Cory Block, Mishawaka Marian; Donavin Davis, Princeton; Robert Henderson, Gary Wirt; Brodie Terpstra, Benton Central; Brody Craven, Frankfort; Chris Tackett, Maconaquah; Joey Redden, Rushville; Cody Mitchell, N. Harrison. DB—Brian Andress, Indpls Chatard; Bart Early, Indpls Chatard; Adam Herrington, Hamilton Hts.; Ryan Buyer, Twin Lakes; Brandon Blanton, Yorktown; Clint Happe, Ev. Memorial; Luke Steele, Sullivan; Ross Meyer, New Palestine; Adam Moats, Tipton; Charlie Pringleton, Greencastle; Gavin Chambers, Brown Co.; Garrett Gish, Culver Military; Doug Anderson, Indpls Brebeuf; Adam Greene, Lakeland; Jimmy Durchholz, Ev. Memorial; Josh Kern, Gibson Southern; Mike Porter, Pike Central; David Lenges, W. Vigo; Mike Maciejewski, Peru; Zack Pine, Elwood; Baboucarr Musa, Crawfordsville; Jake Burch, Edgewood. P—Justin Gardiner, Twin Lakes; Jack Kosinski, Griffith; Ben Staab, New Palestine; Matt Brown, Yorktown; John Sibbitt, Greencastle.