The Mail-Journal, Volume 16, Number 5, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 February 1979 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., February 21,1979

Sports

Simpson hits career high —

Warriors defeat Northfield in thrilling 60-57 overtime

By DOUG WALKER Mark Simpson exploded for a career-high 30 points while Mark Sumpter came up with some key defensive plays Friday evening as the Wawasee Warriors rolled to their third straight win with an exciting 60-57 overtime victory over the Northfield Norsemen. Wawasee’s record now stands at 12-7. Bart Bowser and Simpson combined for all of the Warriors points in the first quarter and Wawasee held a slim 14-13 lead at the end of the period. The second quarter saw the Warriors increase the margin to as many as seven points, but the Norse had pulled to within four at 30-26 at half-time. Wawasee got off to an excellent start in the third quarter, and, sparked by Simpson and Bowser, jumped out to a 42-32 lead. Northfield came fighting back, however, and the Warriors had a not-so-comfortable 46-42 advantage as the game headed into the final period. The fourth quarter was basically a defensive battle, as only 16 total points were scored, * and the Norse had tied the score at 52-52 and owned the ball as the game went into its final seconds. With five seconds left. Northfield center Duane Wilcox put up a potential game-winning shot, but it was blocked by Sumpter and the game went into overtime. Simpson canned a pair of field goals in the overtime while Sumpter connected on two free throws and blocked another Wilcox shot to give Wawasee the eventual 60-57 victory. Simpson’s 30 points led all scorers, while Bowser (who was 6-of-7 from the field) ended up with a total of 14. Jay Kaiser and Mark Wagoner contributed six apiece and Sumpter chipped in with four. Wilcox led Northfield with 22 points. The Warriors were without the services of senior forward Mark Lantz, who has been suffering

Sectional preview

By DOUG WALKER The second phase of the 1978-79 high school basketball season will get underway in a little more than a week, when the 64 sectional tournaments open up all over the state. The Wawasee Warriors will probably be considered co-favorites as they head into the Triton Sectional next week. Other teams competing in the tournament are the host Trojans, the Tippecanoe Valley Vikings, the Rochester Zebras and the Warsaw Tigers. If one takes an objective look at each of the five teams’ chances of capturing the sectional, he must immediately place the Triton Trojans in a “no chance”,category. The Trojans were a less than impressive team on February 8, when eight players, including scoring star Brent Morris, quit and or were kicked off the squad for rule infractions. Now basically a junior varsity team, Triton has neither the experience or the depth to defeat whatever team they draw in the first round. The Tippecanoe Valley Vikings have to be considered the dark horse of the tournament. Though their record (currently 6-12) wouldn’t indicate it, the Vikings have lost a number

VARSITY ROSTER Name Yr. Ht. Weight Strombeck Matt 12 5 5 140 Swope, Steve 12 5 10 135 Kissinger, Mike 12 s’ll Sumpter, Mark 12 6’ 160 Shepherd, Eric 11 6 4 „ 170 Wagoner, Mark .12 ® 2 * 2 ,, Kaiser, Jay 12 5’4” 135 Bowser, Bart 11 5 11 143 Lantz, Mark* * 12 6 4V 2 190 Smallwood, Kevin 12 6 4 Simpson, Mark* 12 6 7 200 Sylvester, Jeff 9 610 146

Two accidents at same intersection

Two separate accidents, within one hour, were investigated last Thursday afternoon by Syracuse police at the intersection of SR 13 and 1200 N at the south edge of Syracuse. The first accident occurred at 2:33 between Roger W. Hawn, 16, r 3 Syracuse, driver of a 1973 Pontiac, and Robert E. Hiatt, 21, r 1 North Webster. Hawn was eastbound on the county road and pulled into the rear of the Hiatt 1974 Pontiac as Hiatt passed on the state road. Damage was set at $l5O to the

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CAREER HIGH — Wawasee senior Mark Simpson, 45, hit a career-high 30 points last Friday in the Northfield basketball game. In the photo Simpson goes high for the ball as teammate Mark Wagoner looks on.

with a pulled leg muscle. Lantz, averaging nearly 18 points a game, should see action next week In junior varsity action, the Wawasee Warriors defeated

of close games and are capable of pulling off a major upset. Center Charles Secrist and forward Scott Tilden are offensive mainstays for Valley. It would be difficult to pick a clear-cut favorite out of the three remaining teams. The Rochester Zebras have had an excellent 14-4 season and have a trio of fine players in Dave Hiatt, Greg Carrand Arik Carr. The Warsaw Tigers have used a balanced scoring attack to roll up a fine 13-6 mark. Led by center Randy Heisler and guard Shane Hartle, the Tigers are certainly capable of giving any area team a run for their money. Though the Wawasee Warriors' record is slightly less impressive at 12-7, their play in recent weeks clearly gives them a claim to co-favorite going into the tournament. The Warriors are fortunate enough to have the tournament’s two top offensive players in 6’7” center Mark Simpson and 6’5” forward Mark Lantz, but will also need good performances from forwards Mark Sumpter and Mark Wagoner and guards Jay Kaiser, Bart Bowser, Matt Strombeck and Jeff Sylvester. The regular season match-ups between the Tigers, Zebras and Warriors give no real indication

Pontiac and S4OO to the Buick. At 3:19 p.m., Leisa M. Napier, 21, r 2 Syracuse and David E. Kern, 17, r 3 Syracuse, collided as Kern pulled from the bowling alley drive westward and did not see the Napier vehicle traveling west, due to obscured vision by backed-up school busses at the intersection. Damage was estimated at SSOO to the Napier 1972 Toyota and S2OO to the 1974 Chevrolet driven by Kern. "Old friends are best." John Selden

Northfield 41-34, to improve their record t o 7-11. The W’arriors close out the regular season this Friday evening at home against West Noble.

as to which squad might have an edge. Wawasee defeated Warsaw but fell to Rochester, while the Tigers downed the Zebras when they hooked up.

Cross country skiing clinic dote is set

Lakeland Youth Center Skiing equipment will be made director Robert Harkness has available according to the center announced a Cross Country director, but must also be Skiing clinic for this Friday, at 10 reserved prior to clinic time, am., Maxwelton Golf Club, with There will be a fee for the pre-registration at the center clinic, which is expected to last necessary. There can only be a for about one and one-half hours, maximum of 20 persons, and 13 with Pete Miller of Goshen as have already signed. instructor.

Karate classes at youth center

Lakeland Youth Center director Robert Harkness reminds persons interested in karate that classes are starting next Wednesday, Feb. 28, for beginning karate at the center, with John Sorg and Jerry Wrobluski as instructors. The class is designed to in-

| 111 1| _J L_ WAWASEE REALTY — Action players with Wawasee Realty in the Lakeland Youth Center program include: Front row, left to right, Jeff Welborn, Rob McKibben, Greg Sawyer and Mark Elkins. In the back row, John Soloman, Chris Miller, Jay Adams and Brad Traviolia.

Youth center events

Lakeland Youth Center director Robert Harkness has announced the following final standings for all youth basketball teams at the center this week, with exception of the Syracuse fourth and fifth grades. Tourney action will be in full swing starting Saturday and running for the next two weeks. Standings are: W L Syracuse 2-3 grades Tiffany LTD 5 1 Chalet Realty 5 1 Fry, Wells, Rogers Realty , 3 3 Century 21. Beaty ’ Realty 2 4 State Farm Insurance 2 4 Nellans Realtors 1 5 Syracuse 4-5 grades Skylark Realty 6 1 Wawasee Realty 4 4 Eldridge Construction 3 4 Lakeland Realty 3 4 Todd Realty 2 5 Milford Little and Clark 5 1 Beer Realty 4 2 Doll Decorating 2 4 Village Pig. and Heating 1 5 Lakeland Kiwanis (North Webster 2-3) Feller Insurance 6 0 Yellow Jacket wrestlers defeat West Noble The Syracuse Yellow Jacket junior high wrestling team opened its season with a crushing victory at West Noble this past week. The young grapplers combined 10 pins with six decisions to win 7827. Winning by pins for the Yellow Jackets were Jeff Carden. Steve Dunithan. Mark Walker. Benji Reed. Brian Kistler, Mark Curry. Ron Turner, Troy Minnix, Jay Glon and Tony Boyer. Winning by decision for Syracuse were David Gabet. Ron Martin. Kevin Blade, Ken Turner, Pat Hareand Jeff Thorn. This meet was the first of eight wrestling meets the Yellow Jackets will have this year. The next scheduled meet is Thursday, February sb at 4:15 at Pierceton. Spring session of women's exercise The spring session of the women’s exercise class at the Lakeland Youth Center will be starting on Monday. March 5, and continue for eight weeks. Classes meet on Monday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. and Tuesday and Thursday at 9 a.m. Persons wishing to register may contact Mrs. R. G. (Jerry) Johnson.

troduce participants to the sport of karate, in addition to practical self-defense measures. Participants must be 13 years of age or older to take part, and are to wear loose fitting doting. Advance enrollment is necessary.

Shoop Sceptre Agency 3 3 Three Flags 2 4 Hinesley Realty 1 5 Lakeland Kiwanis (North Webster 4-5) Century 21. Shipley Realty 4 2 Hobby Hut 3 3 Farmer’s Mutual Ins.. 3 3 Lucas Realtors 2 4 PARENTS NIGHT Friday evening. Feb. 23. the Wawasee Warriors will be hosting the West Noble Chargers, for the last game of the regular season. The doors will open at 6 p.m. with the junior varsity game starting at 6:30 p.m. and the varsity game starting at X p.m. The senior-parents of all the winter sports will be recognized at halftime and there will be an autograph and picture time scheduled for people to meet with and take pictures of any of the basketball players after the varsity game. Students may purchase tickets at the athletic office for $1 on Friday, during school hours. All tickets at the door will be Si.so. Shuttle buses will he leaving Milford Junior High and North Webster Junior High Schools at 6:15 p.m. When boarding students should pay 25 cents to the driver.

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LAKELAND REALTY — Youth Center players on the Lakeland Realty basketball team are: Front row. left to right, Kevin Pohl. Jeremy Corson. Angie Graff: and back row, Amy Hochstetler. Tom Prickett, Rodney Aaron and Rav Skelton.

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GIRLS HONORED — The Wawasee High School girls’ basketball teams were honored Monday night. Taking top honors are seated, from left: Dinah Stieglitz, most improved: Teresa Welborn, most valuable player: Sonya Hoover, coaches award; and Lonnie Black, free throw percentage. In back, these girls all received jackets. From left, are: Kathy Davis, junior varsity: Jo Hepler, varsity; Brenda Skelton, varsity: and Deb Lechlitner. varsity.

Girls recognized at Wawasee

The varsity and junior varsity girls’ basketball teams of Wawasee High School were recognized in a special ceremony Monday night Taking top honors were the following girls — Teresa Welborn, most valuable player; Sonya Hoover, coaches award; Lonnie Black, free throw percentage; and Dinah Stieglitz, most improved The varsity squad finished with a record of 1-14. Even though the

team failed to score many wins for the season, coach Jim Webster said there were some highlights. Lonnie Black scored a record number of free throws with a total of 40. Varsity players recognized were as follow: Jo Hepler, senior, jacket, certificate; , Sonya Hoover, senior, certificate; Tana Shanahan, senior, chevron, letter, certificate; Brenda Skelton, senior, jacket, certificate; Teresa Welborn, senior, certificate; and Mary Rhodes, junior, chevron, letter, certificate. Also. Lonnie Black, sophomore, certificate; Deb Lechlitner. sophomore, jacket, certificate; Dinah Stieglitz, sophomore, chevron, letter, certificate; and Myra Ruch, freshman, chevron, letter, certificate. Varsity managers were also recognized. They are: Jo Spearman, chevron, certificate; and Sherrill Wise, chevron, letter, certificate. Junior Varsity The jv team finished its season with a record of 3-10. Webster said this team, “Showed a lot of improvement.” Several school records were broken. These are as follows. Kathy Davis — 104 field goals made. 49 free throws attempted and 20 made and 38 steals; Kelly Fifer — 38 personal fouls; Rene Hively — 93 rebounds; and Cindy Hoover — 38 personal fouls. Jv girls recognized were: Kathy Davis, sophomore, jacket, certificate; Cindy Hoover, sophomore, certificate; Kelly Fifer, sophomore, certificate; Rene Hively. sophomore, certificate; and Kris Walgamuth,

sophomore, chevron, certificate. Also, Rhonda Black, freshman, numerals, certificate; Angie Hostetler, freshman, certificate; Norene Sorensen, freshman, certificate; Tonda Yeager, freshman, numerals, certificate; and Lori Stahly, freshman, certificate. Also recognized were: Julie Hepler, manager, certificate and Linda Shock, statistician, certificate. Carol Sholl reassigned at Tippy Carol Fitzwilliam Sholl has been reassigned for her second year as head tennis professional at Tippecanoe Country Club starting June 1. She is presently head tennis pro at the Goshen Tennis Club. Sholl is a certified teaching pro, student of famed teachers Dennis VanderMeer and Vic Braden. She has been teaching tennis for eight years - five years in the Fort Wayne Raquet Club. Resident Tennis Pro at the Marriott Hotel in Fort Wayne, teacher at the YWCA and YMCA, coach of Bishop Luers Girls tennis team which went on to win the state championship. This year she will have her own pro shop at Tippecanoe and conduct group lessons, private lessons, have a tennis team and conduct social events for the club. She is also the golf club champion at Tippy and carries a seven handicap.