Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 4, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 26 January 2012 — Page 7

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OTd in the 500 free, Alyssa Weddington was second in the dive, and Brittani Grove was second in the 100 free. • BREMEN 95, NORTHWOOD 85 AtNappanee 200 Medley relay: 1. Bremen (Katie Laffetty, Mattie HenhbergCT, Megan Burcham. Amy Faming) 2:04.24; 2. North Wood 2:08.48; 200 freestyle: 1. Brittany Grove (N) 204.79, 2. Megan Burcham (B) 2:16.01; 200 individual ™dky: 1. Amy limning (B) 2:26.10, X Emily Hoffman (N) 2:34.12; 50 freestyle; 1. Katie Laffetty (B) 25.79; 2. Laurie Anne Wickens (B) 30.65; Diving: I. Melissa Berger (N) 219.80, 2. Alyssa Weddington (N) 129.15; 100 butterfly: 1. Emily Hoffman (N) 1:08.58; X Mattie Hershberger (B) 1:12.07; 100 freestyle: 1. Katie Lafferty (B) 55.40 X Brittani Grove (N) 56.54; 500 freestyle: 1. Amy Faming (B) 5:44.14; X Rachel Enright (N) 5:59.86; 200 freestyle relay: I. North Wood (Destiny Hossler, Natalie Hostetler, Kenzi Baker-Ott, Jamie Mcßride) 2:03.58; 2. Bremen 2:05.03; 100 backstroke: 1. Megan Burcham (B) 1:1X37; 2. Amanda Nusbaum (B) 1:25.16; 100 breaststroke: 1. Mattie Hershberger (B) 1:20.15; 2. Destiny Hossler (N) 1:24.35; 400 freestyle relay: I. Bremen (Amy Fanning, Mattie Hershberger, Megan Burcham, Katie Lafferty) 3:59.63; 2. NotthWood 4:05.57 WRESTLING NORTHWOOD FINISHES SEVENTH North Wood put up 101 points to finish in seventh place at the Northern Lakes Conference meet at Warsaw. Elkhart

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that kind of consistency, it really helps in building a program than can compete and win on a regular basis," said Neff. Among the highlights of those 606 wins includes the 1999 state championship, North Wood's first in any sport as well as one other state championship appearance (in the Anal year of single-class basketball), 10 regional titles, 22 sectional championships, and 10 Northern Lakes Conference titles. Lest we forget, in 2006, Neff was elected to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame. When you throw in another state title, six semistates, eight regionals and 12 sectional titles as a football assistant, you begin to get a feeling for the kind of impact Neff has had on the Wa-Nee community. "I really appreciate the

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a new flavor just unveiled Thursday, Jan. 19 a taste that is bound to score a home run. The baseball imagery at the store proves particularly meaningful upon the announcement that the Wakarusa Dime Store is partnering with the South Bend Silver Hawks baseball organization to launch a series of promotions featuring the treats, with this year's "star player" being the 2012 flavor, cotton candy. Last Thursday's unveiling of the bright blue beans came with much fanfare, as the Wakarusa store welcomed "Swoop the Silver Hawk," who arrived from South Bend to help present the "All-Star Team" of jumbo jelly beans. This year will mark the first time that the Wakarusa Dime Store has joined with the local baseball league to offer the beans for sale at Coveleski Stadium. Many of die flavors will be available to purchase during games, including the cotton candy "rookie,"

Memorial won die meet with a dominant score of 290.5, 100 points ahead of dosest competitor Goshen. Zach Telschow captured die Panthers a championship at 1 82 pounds, while AJ. Carter placed second at 195. Dan Guevara finished fourth in the heavyweight division, meanwhile. • NIC meet At Warsaw Team standings: 1. Elkhart Memorial 290.50. X Goshen 190.50, 3. Northridge 161,4. Wawasee 143, 5. Plymouth 132. 6. Warsaw 129.50, 7. North Wood 101, 8. Concord 50 Championship round 106: DteLawrence Gayfield (Concord) dec. Tony Vaughn (Memorial) 8-1; 113: Jarred Brooks (Warsaw) lech, fall Codey Flickinger (Memorial) 21-6; 120: Jermel Moody-Neukom (Memorial) maj. dec. Devin Puckett (Northridge) 14-6; 126: Ryan Baxter (Northridge) dec. Austin Maynard (Goshen) 9-6: 132: Richie Sleppy (Goshen) dec. Eric Blodgett (Memorial) 8-3; 138: Ronnie Bogle (Memorial) dec. Jake Kenny (Northridge) 4-2; 145: Kris Roberts (Memorial) dec. Marcus Williams (Concord) 7-5; 152: Ryan Ntendc (Goshen) dec. Nick Vaughn (Memorial) 5-1; 160: Tommy Kendall (Memorial) pin Joey Solis (Northridge) 0:36; 170: Darren Vance (Memorial) won by default Scott Kasten (Northridge); 182: Zach Telschow (North Wood) dec. Kain Jenkins 6-4; 195: Tieshawn Johnson (Memorial) pin AJ. Carter (North Wood) 2:23; 220: Chase Spears (Memorial) pin Chad Eppley (Wawasee) 2:54; 285: Brandon Daniels

items to enjoy. Nick Bean, 12, said he has watched the NWHS boys and girls games but didn't

support I've gotten from my family (wife Becca and daughters Stephani and Cori)," said Neff. "There were some incredible demands on my time, especially when football and basketball were going on at the same time, but my family was a part of it, enjoyed it, and that made it easier for me." The year before he took the job at North Wood was the first year for a state girls basketball tournament. "I probably wouldn't have stayed on if it was still AAU," noted Neff, "but the creation of the state tournament started a lot of changes in the game." Among those were the introduction of a smaller basketball, which reduced turnovers and improved the flow of the game, as well as moving girls games to Friday and

assorted fruit and spice flavors, and a special mix combining yellow and green beans, to match the Silver Hawks' team colors. The jumbo jelly beans have become an international phenomenon, with sales topping more than 75 tons in 2011, bolstered by online sales and other outlets an amazing accomplishment, considering the humble beginnings of the jelly bean sales. The candies first debuted locally in 1969, with black licorice as the lone offering and were an

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Photos by Angst Perkins At left: Emma Martz, 8, did well in the 30-sec-ond dribbling challenge. She not only beat her best score (79 the second time and 68 dribbles the first) but those of several of her male competitors. At right: Aiden Greenlee, 6, described by his grandmother Gail Greenlee as “a big basketball fan," takes his shots to beat the clock. have" any particular team favorite. An athlete himself, Bean said he plays on teams for basketball, baseball and football. Nine-year-old Olivia Bley however did have a favorite, her sister Savannah. Already a basketball player herself, the younger Bley said (while coloring a backboard at the library event) that she too enjoys taking part in the game. "This is a good opportunity for the players,"

Saturday nights, traditionally the domain of the boys' programs. "It's become a year-round job now," he said, "and it has really made it difficult for girls to participate in three sports, which used to be common for your best athletes. With summer ball, AAU teams, weight training and all the rest, it's tough on the coaches. I especially feel for those younger coaches with young families who have to spend a lot of time away from them." Asked how much longer he might keep going, Neff was non-committal. "I've said a few times before that when so-and-so is gone, I think I'll hang it up, but there was always someone else in the pipeline that made me want to stick around," he said. "I'm not chasing any records - when the time is right to step away, I think I'll

instant crowd favorite, with approximately 100 pounds sold in the first year. Since then, folks eagerly anticipate the presentation of a new flavor each year, with previous celebrations bringing in such decadent delights as huckleberry, pink lemonade, root beer, chocolate covered cherry, and the speckled "jelly stones," to name just a few. There is, of course, a blend known to the Wa-Nee community as "Panther Chow," blending red and black beans to salute the team colors of

(Goshen) dec. Dimitri Kapbnis (Wawasee) 8-2. ComoMm round 106: Greg Newman (Wawasee) dec. Scon Huff (Goshen) 12-8; 113: Nick Cox (Goshen) dec. Henry Zelaya (Concord) 4-0; 120: Kam Markovich (Plymouth) dec. Luis Cervantes (Warsaw) 12-9; 126: Angel Gomez (Memorial) dec. Doug Cort (Wawasee) 5-3; 132: Todd Santiago (Northridge) dec. Javier Hernandez (Warsaw) 8-2; 138: Kyle Clevenger (Wawasee) dec. Cyle Jaskola (Goshen) 12-7; 145: Travis Pickard (Goshen) dec. Tim Deters 3-0, 152: Ryan Lindsey (Wawasee) pin Derek Weldy 3:34; 160. lan Horvath (Plymouth) won by defauh Skyler Kanode (Warsaw); 170 Kyle Duzan (Warsaw) pin Evan Smith (Goshen) 2:26; 182: Aaron Houin (Plymouth) dec. Brian Dark 2-1; 195: Jacob Segraves (Plymouth) dec. Zack Eldridge (Goshen) 10-1; 220 DeAndre Pickford (Plymouth) dec. Miguel Delfin (Warsaw) 9-6; 285: Will Henderson (Memorial) pin Dan Guevara (North Wood) 3:27. NORTHWOOD LOSES TO RAIDERS North Wood lost a Northern Lakes Conference dual wrestling meet with Northridge Jan. 12,48-30. • NORTHRIDGE 48, NORTHWOOD 30 At Nappanee 106: Lucas Hostetler (NW) win by FF; 113: Tevin Pruitt (NW) decision Anthony Gravila 8-6; 120: Devin Puckett (NR) pin JoshChupp 2:42; 126: Jon Yoder (NR) pin Tyler Kinny 1:33; 132: Ryan Baxter (NR) win by FF; 138: Jake Kenny (NR) pin Caleb Reeve 5:10; 145: Zac Wilson (NW) decision Tim Peters 3-2; 152: Drake Hems (NR) fall Derek Weldy 3:18; 160: Joey Soils (NR) pin Scott

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said boys basketball coach Aaron Wolfe, "to provide a service back to the community that supports them so well." Coach Wolfe, this his fifth year coaching at North Wood, said this year's group of young men are an "introductory" team and prided them for their efforts

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DAT photo Mementos of the successes Neff has had with his players through their combined efforts were displayed in the gymnasium.

know it." For now, the Class 3A #3-ranked Black Swish controls their own destiny in

North Wood High School. All of the flavors are now available for $4.29 per pound. For more information, there is a website detailing all of the flavors at www.jumbojellybeans. com. The Wakarusa Dime Store is located at 103 E.

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Kern 4:35; 170. Scon Kasten (NR) pin Luke Edwards :33; 182: Zach Telchsow (NW) pin Collin Bontrager 5:44; 195: AJ. Carter (NW) pin McKenna Malcom 3:48; 220 Chris Connell (NR) pin Zach Bemiller :24; heavyweight: Dan Guerava (NW) pin Dylan Looey 1:28. FRESHMAN BASKETBALL NORTHWOOD BEATS GOSHEN North Wood beat Goshen 33-31 in a freshman basketball game Jan. 19. Dominic Miranda scored 15 points, and Cam Simpson scored nine to lead the Panthers. NORTHWOOD TOPS TIPPY VALLEY North Wood topped Tippecanoe Valley by a lopsided 35-13 score Jan. 16. The Panthers were led by Dominic Miranda's 15 points, while Seth Warren scored six, and Kirk Eby put up five points in the win. PANTHERS TRUMP RAIDERS North Wood posted a 27-19 win over Northridge Jan. 12. Dominic Miranda scored 10. Zack Schwartz put up seven points, and Cam Simpson and Kirk Eby had four points each.

and anticipated more success for them in the future. "They've lost a lot of close games," he said. "But we're looking toward the sectional ... which is very winnable." Lady Panther captain Hillary Lechlitner said she and her teammates didn't really mind spending their

the NLC title race, and is a heavy favorite to capture their 23rd sectional championship, as well as make a

Waterford St. in downtown Wakarusa, and can be reached via phone at 574-862-4690 or toll-free at 877-715-9821. Local store hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Folks living nearer

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day off volunteering. "I like to talk to the kids and it's nice to be able to reach out to them and give them role models to get them engaged," the senior player said. "This is the first thing like this we've done and I'm glad we could come and do this."

deep run in the tournament. See page 4 for more on coach Neff.

to the South Bend area can also visit the new Wakarusa Dime Store location, at 340 W. Cleveland Road in Granger. Store hours for that location are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays, and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sundays.