The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 4, Milford, Kosciusko County, 10 February 1982 — Page 10

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Sports

f vi pj U Mljm “wfi Wfl rpwi| K'vl M _JI 1 I . JI F ; IT WOULDN'T FALL — Ron Spunar made only an* free throw during the Tippecanoe Valiev game at Wawasee on Saturday afternoon, however. Spunar led the Warriors in rebounds. Haw a see defeated the Vikings in a game played Saturday afternoon. The game had been rescheduled twice because of this winter's heavy snows. (Photo by Ron Baumgartner)

Wawasee 73 — Tippe Valley 49

Warriors bounce back to defeat Vikings

Wawasee boys' basketball team improved their record Saturday with a 73-49 victory over Tippecanoe Valley The game, played at 2:30 p.m.. tiecause of much rescheduling, was a welcome change from Friday s loss to Rochester The contest was close for the first quarter of play Wawasee outscored the Vikings only 14-11 in the first penod In the second quarter Jeff Long scored eight unanswered points for the Warriors Wawasee got a 10 point lead in the second quarter and although they were able to cut that lead the Vikings never again came closer than five points At the end of the third quarter Wawasee led 52-39, only half of the 26 point lead they had at one time during the quarter The Warriors had three players in double figures Long scored 27 points. Brian Geiger came in with 14. and Kent Stichter had 10 Various team members contributed to the fine defensive effort of the Warriors Ron Spunar led Warrior rebounds. Kirk Stichter. Todd Davis and Geiger also made it tough for the Vikings to score Turnovers were also costly to Tippe Valley, especially in the first half The crowd was smaller than ¥ usual at Wawasee home games ’ due to the game time, but it didn't seem to es sect the W arrior spirit. Tippecanoe Valley could get its chance for revenge in the sectional The 15-point victory gives the Warriors a record of 9-5. Friday night Wawasee will travel to Nappanee to face North Wood’s Panthers and Saturday will host Elkhart Memorial The junior varsity team was defeated 5744 by Tippecanoe Valley STATISTICS WAWASEE EG FT PF J. Auer 2 0 0 T Davis 4 14 B Geiger 4' < 1 J. Long 13 1 I Ke Stichter 4 2 3 Ki Stichter 2 0 0

P Hare 1 0 0 R Spunar 0 1 4 J Vitaniemi 0 2 0 TIPPECANOE VALLEY J Webb 3 3 0 T Leckrone 1 2 0

aSlzw 2 J ~ 1/ V g T’fl Ks 1/ f v iVli 13 fl Al/130 I, If* K M vl 1 f m r ’ *MI JA <= ir-- <Sr ■ MJH SEVENTH GRADE GIRLS* TEAM — Pictured above are mem ben of the seventh grade girts ’ basketball team at Milford Junior High In the front raw are Staci Ottendorf. Kris Lange. Rhonda Wilson and Janette Cone. In the second row are Jean Rader. Angie Rica. Julie Kaiser and TYad Ostendorf. Standing in back are Coach Dick Roose. Carta Hensen, Laurie Stookey. Maggie Edwards. Paula Smith and Assistant Coach Bill Heims. (Photo by Terri Chilcete)

B Anglin 4 0 3 R. Davis 110 P Lafferty 3 0 4 A. Alspaugh 4 3 2 T. Utter 1 0 2 B. Thompson 14 0

Skiing, snowmobiling, fishing in Indiana

From cross-country skiing to snow mobiling and ice fishing, the state’s Department of Natural Resources has a lot to offer Hoosiers and out-of-state guests in the winter months. “Winter recreation opportunities at DNR properties may be one of the best-kept secrets we have.” stated James M Ridenour, director of the DNR. “We have a tremendous variety of activities going on, but it seems that many people think we close our doors after Labor Day.” Ridenour and his staff are out to change this common misconception. "Our activities are family-oriented and we’ve worked very hard to provide high quality facilities at very affordable prices.” he said. Low prices for winter recreation are a strong selling point. Cross-country ski rental is available at seven state parks. In addition, there is no cost to ride your own snowmobile on one of the state's five public trails, except for the state registration which is required on all vehicles The DNR-operated snowmobile trails in Allen. Elkhart. Huntington, LaPorte. Steuben and Wabash Counties should delight the estimated 200.000 Hoosier snowmobilers. The trails vary from 20-58 miles and provide diverse terrain and scenic splendor For those who like Nordic skiing, cross country' ski rental is available at Chain O’ Lakes. Indiana Dunes. Mounds. Pokagon and Tippecanoe River State Parks, and Ouabache and Potato Creek State Recreation Areas A highlight of the winter recreation program is that the six state park inns are open yearround. They are located at Pokagon. McCormick’s Creek. Clifty Falls, Turkey Run, Brown County and Spring Mill State Parks. This is the first year for Freshmen lose two games to Plymouth The freshman basketball team lost both games to Plymouth Tuesday at Wawasee The A team fell 39-37 and the B team lost in overtime. 40-38 The games were rescheduled from February I because of bad weather. Leading scorers for the A team were Brooks Kobte with 18. Seth Swihart with 10. and John Hapner with six. B team scoring was led by Tracy Ryman and Bill Signorelli who each had 11 points. Kevin Tracey had nine. The A Team record stands at 85 and the B team has a record of 7-6. On February 16 they will host Bremen in another conference game.

winter operation of the Abe Martin Lodge at Brown CountyState Park. For those downhill skiers interested in a low-cost trip to one of Brown County’s ski resorts, the Abe Martin Lodge is a good place to start. To avoid crowded week end slopes, a mid-week trip to the park is highly recommended. Many have already discovered the fantastic two-bedroom housekeeping cabins at Brown County. The cabins, which sleep up to eight people, still have plenty of mid-week rentals available. Pokagon State Park, near Angola, is known as the winter recreation capital of northeastern Indiana. Pokagon offers the states only refrigerated toboggan run The quarter-mile run operates from Thanksgiving Day through March 1 (weather permitting). Rugged individuals who like the outdoors will be interested in knowing that the DNR offers camping year-round at many properties. Also, a limited number of areas have electricity and heated campground restrooms during the winter. Ice Fishing Another popular activity among Hoosiers is ice fishing, and biologists from the DNR have been keeping track of good fishing spots statewide. For northern anglers. Spear and Shock Lakes on the TriCounty Fish and Wildlife Area, near North Webster, should have excellent bluegill fishing this winter. In central Indiana. Brookville Reservoir, in Union and Franklin counties, has good populations of crappie and walleye. Down south. Lake Monroe should have good fishing for many fish species if the temperatures stay cold enough for ice formation. For something a little different, travelers should try a tour of Wyandotte Caves, near Corydon These caves maintain a natural temperature in the mid-fifties and are open year-round. Prices are very reasonable and' tours ■ vary from 45 minutes to eight hours. For more information on what Indiana's Department of Natural Resources has to offer this winter, call or write the Division of Public Information and Education. 615 State Office Building. Indianapolis. Ind.. 46204. Recognition night Feb. 16 The senior recognition night which was previously set for the basketball game with Elkhart Memorial. Saturday, Feb. 13. to honor senior members of winter athletic programs and cheerleaders had been rescheduled. The program, which will honor senior athletes and their parents, will be held at the Goshen game, at Wawasee on Tuesday. Feb. 16.

?A HIGH LEAP — Kirk Stkhter. 21, went high in the air for a basket Friday night as Brian Geiger, 41. comes in from the rear. Stkhter scored 11 points and played a very agressive ball game in the Warriors’ attack on tie Zebras. Wawasee was defeated 59-55 by the visiting Rochester team. (Photo by Sharon Stockman)

Rochester 59 — Wawasee 55 Fourth quarter problems are costly for Wawasee Friday

Warrior boys' basketball team lost a conference contest to Rochester. 59-55. Friday at Wawasee after coming from behind and attaining an 11 point lead in the fourth quarter. The Zebras scored the first six points Wawasee worked a man-to-man defense and made a futile attempt to shut down Rochester’s Aaron Hoover, who scored eight points in the first quarter. Warrior shots often missed their mark in the first period. At the buzzer, signaling the end of the first period. Wawasee trailed 18-10. Coach John Wysong changed his defensive strategy- in the second quarter, putting Kent Stichter to work guarding Hoover. That fact, coupled with much better shooting percentages in the second quarter, put the Warriors right hack in the game. Warrior defense shut Hoover down to only one basket in the same period and he also got into foul trouble, with three fouls against him. Wawasee went to the locker room at halftime leading 29-28. In the third period Hoover picked up yet another personal foul and Wawasee s two leading scorers, Kent Stichter and Jeff Long, hit the mark consistently. Hoover failed to score in the third period and the Zebras had to depend on John King for the major part of their baskets in the third period of play. Both Kent and Kirk Stichter were strong from the field for the Warriors in the third quarter and at the end of that period Wawasee led 43-36 Well into the fourth period the Warriors had enlarged their lead to 11 points, but then the basket seemed to have a lid on it for Wawasee, as they failed to score for half of that period. Rochester took the lead and scored 12 consecutive points. A further problem for Wawasee was a technical foul called because they took a time out when none remained for them Although the Warriors put forth a valiant effort in the final one minute of play, they were defeated by four points. The Warrior coach felt his team played a good game and attributed the loss to their inability to get the ball through the hoop Wawasee may possibly get another chance to play against the Zebras in sectional action. Statistics WAWASEE FG FT PF T. Davis 2 3 2 B. Geiger 2 2 6 J. Long 8 2 1 Ke. Stichter 5 2 2 Ki. Stichter 3 5 5 R.Spunar 01 2 ROCHESTER FG FT PF A. Hoover 8 3 4

B. Johnson 2 2 1 J. King 5 0 2 M. Marrs 2 2 3

Sports Calendar Week Os February "! 0 To February 17 WEDNESDAY 7 Intramurals 7 p.m., at Wawasee » "THURSDAY . Camelot Tourney Finals A - NLC swim meet 5 p.m., at Plymouth Wawasee gymnastics 6 p.m .vs Elkhart Central at Wawasee I / > y Fresh man basketball 6:30p.m . at Rochester FRIDAY Wawasee basketball 6:15p.m., at North Wood SATURDAY NLC swim meet 9a.m. and 1 30p.m., at Plymouth Gris* basketball regional 11a.m.. 12:30and8:15p.m . at Warsaw Wawasee basketball 6:15 p.m.. vs Efchart at Wawasee MONDAY Milford Junior High boys’basketball night spm Wawasee gymnastics v 6:30p.m., at Tippe Valley Adult basketball 7:15 p.m., at Wawasee TUESDAY Syracuse Junior High wrestling 4:15 p.m., vs West Noble v. Freshman basketball 4:30 p.m., vs Bremen at Wawasee Mflford Junior High girls’ basketball night , sp.m. 1 Wawasee basketball 6:15 p m.. vs Goshen at Wawasee . Adult basketball T/- Ax 7:15p.m.,at Wawasee v WEDNESDAY Intramurals 7 p.m., P E Annex Adult basketball 7:30 p.m., at Wawasee

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