The Mail-Journal, Volume 23, Number 47, Milford, Kosciusko County, 19 November 1986 — Page 8

8

the — Wed., November 19,1986

Sports

Warriors end season on high note

IBy MARK WEINSTEIN Sports Writer From start to finish, it was clear that Elkhart Central owned last weekend’s girls’ swimming sectional. The host Blue Blazers led from the outset, and never gave any indication of letting any other team challenge for the title. But that didn’t stop Wawasee’s over-achievers from battling for second place. In the end, Elkhart Central’s dominance showed as it garnered 355 points by capturing eight first place spots en route to the sectional title. However, the Warriors mustered 147 points, three more than Northern Lakes Conference runnerup Goshen, to earn a second place finish. By placing second, it marked the highest finish, ever, by a Wawasee team.

“At the start of the season, no one would have thought that we would finish > second at sectionals,” said Wawasee’s Tim Caldwell. “But we did. The kids worked very hard, and now they are reaping the benefits of that hard work.”

N ■-dr NF W .. z 1 ’ JdNFW-' STRONG EFFORT — Wawasee’s Julie Schmahl swims 100 breastroke during Elkhart Sectional’s semi-final round. Schmahl, despite a strong effort, failed to finish in the top six. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

If you have always wanted a place in the country... We have the answer for you. The Country Manor. Located a short mile south of town on County Farm z' The Country Manor provides a new lifestyle for mature adults. Tastefully decorated and just the right size, these apartments feature over 20 standard to make your life easier. Call 219-267-5292 for additional information or, come visit our model apartments. But don’t wait People are reserving their place in the country today! A Miller’s Merry Manor New Lifestyle Community. The Country Manor —*— l P.O. Box 377 / (clintrv Warsaw. IN 46500 Z Sk/ftoJ I Pte,,,* me moremformotton about TheCounOy Manor. | Mame — — j Address — — j City/State/Zip ,— [ Phone Humbar ■— — j j ir I desire information for myseK farmfy member Dafriend

Northern Lakes Conference champion, Concord, finished fourth, while Elkhart Memorial was fifth and Warsaw finished sixth. East Noble, Tippecanoe Valley, North Wood, and Bremen rounded out the scoring. Although the Blue Blazers dominated the action, the story of the event was Wawasee’s overall depth. Instead of any individual carrying the Warriors, it was the entire team. “We swam very well,” praised Caldwell of his team’s effort, “We were able to get a lot of people into the finals, and had two school-record swims. I am really proud of them.” Entering the championship round, the Warriors stood in second place, a position they never knew before at sectionals. But this year, once they held the position, they never let it slip away. Cyndi Guimond and the 200 medley relay team were Wawasee’s leaders, both smashing school records during the three-day sectional. The 200 medley relay team started Wawasee on its way with the first school-record swim. A 2:01.33 effort smashed the previous record, which the same

team set two days earlier. Nevertheless, breaking their own mark was still enjoyable. Then, after several events, and the Warriors still leading the “rest of the pack,” Guimond entered the water for her schoolrecord effort. In breaking the breaststroke mark, with a 1:14.80 time, Guimond also improved her time at last week’s Northern Lakes Conference meet by four seconds. Guimond finished fourth in the breaststroke, and earlier, sixth in the 200 individual medley. Other Warriors turning in good efforts included Staci Boles, sixth in the 200 freestyle and 500 freestyle; Danielle Iwankowitsch, a sixth place in the 100 backstroke; and Julie Schmahl with her sixth place in one-meter diving. However, no Wawasee swimmer, or diver, advanced to the state meet in Indianapolis this weekend. “It would of been nice to have them rewarded with a trip to the state meet, but we had a great season,” said Caldwell about no state qualifiers on his team. “It’s nice to leave the year on a high note like this. You always

Preview —

Fairfield prepares for Warriors

For one of the few times this basketball season, Wawasee will have an edge on its opponent — at least in size and experience. The Warriors open their home schedule Tuesday, Nov. 25, against Fairfield, a team smaller, and younger than the Warriors. But the Falcons won't back away from the challenge. Fairfield, under first-year coach Steve Wiktorowski, return two lettermen, senior Bobby Young, and Brian Miller. Both, according to Wiktorowski, have improved their games over the summer. Miller is the better perimeter shooter, with Young tops on the defensive side. Miller, scored 118 points last season, and is the leading returning scorer. Bechtel scored 35 points, while Young netted 24.

For Fairfield, this season, indeed, is a rebuilding year. How fast the young players develop will spell how successful the Falcons will be this season. Fair-

Mid-Lakes Coin Laundry Mid-Lakes Shopping Center, North Webster - UNOER NEW OWNERSHIP - \Ne will be closed for remodeling from 12 noon on Tuesday, Nov. 25, to 7 a.m. Friday, Nov. 28. When reopened, everyone is invited to come in and join our laundry club. We also have drop-off service and dry cleaning available.

remember what you did that last day — and we did real well. ” Although no swimmer from Wawasee was able to advance to state, a pair of Northern Lakes Conference swimmers did. Highlighting the list was Warsaw freshman Kara Hoskins. Hoskins placed fourth in the 200 freestyle, then beat Tippecanoe Valley’s Diane Sisk in the backstroke to earn the trip to Indianapolis. The only other winners, except for Elkhart Central swimmers, were Goshen’s Shelley Bardwell

Team Scores — Elkhart Central 355, WAWASEE 147, Goshen 144, Concord 137, Elkhart Memorial 132, Warsaw 112, East Noble 72, Tippecanoe Valley 44, North Wood 31, Bremen 23. 200 Medley Relay — Elk. Central 1:58.63 (Christy Bickart, Jeni Davy, Jill Dusthimer, Melissa Ramey); WAWASEE; Warsaw, Concord; Memorial; East Noble. 200 Freestyle — Karen Warrick (Central) 1:58.46; Ann Brennan (Central); Kyle Kopke (Central); Kara Hoskins (Warsaw); Laura Barnes (Memorial); Staci Boles (WAWASEE). 200 Individual Medley — Angie Todt (Central) 2:11.13; Janelie Hite (East Noble); Jeni Davy (Central); Krystn Kopke (Central); Danita Mayhew (War saw); Cyndi Guimond (WAWASEE). 50 Freestyle — Jill Dusthimer (Cen tral) 25.09; Shelly Bardwell (Goshen); Kim Wilkins (Memorial); Julie Hertzer (Goshen); Amy Arnold (Central); Vanessa Ramey (Central). Diving — Kim Wilkins (Memorial) 443.45, Chris Wirt (Concord); Heather Heckman (Memorial); Jennifer Moorman (Goshen); Katie Minzey (Central) Julie Schmahl (WAWASEE). 100 But-

North American remains unbeaten

North American Wire Dye kept its unbeaten record alive with a S 4 victory over Syracuse Rubin Wawasee Adult basketbail league action this week. John Hall led the winners with 23 points while Arlan Brenneman had eight points in a losing cause. North American improves its record to 3-0. Syracuse Rubbers falls to 0-3. In other games. Dana used Dan Cisco’s 25 point performance to defeat Flex Steel. 56-40. Rick

field was-8-13 last year. Finishing last season, the Falcons appeared to be a team of the future. They returned some size and experience, with a mixture of youth. But that changed suddenly. Junior Mike Baer transfered to Northridge early in the summer, and Troy Helmuth, was killed in a car-pedestrian accident. Both losses staggered the Falcons. . “Both losses hurt us, but in different ways.” said Wiktorowski “We knew early in the summer that Baer was leaving, but Helmuth’s accident stunned us. We are still feeling the effects of this loss. ” Helmuth, according to Wiktorowski, was Fairfield’s best perimeter shooter, and leader. Nevertheless, the season goes on. Leading the Falcons this season, besides Miller, Young and Bechtel, is a promising junior center, Niles Miller. Standing 6-1, and a hefty 212 pounds,

in the 100 freestyle and Elkhart Memorial’s Kim Wilkins in diving. Both Hoskins and Bardwell are Northern Lakes Conference champions. In closing out the season on such a high note, Caldwell can only wait until next season. Although losing three seniors, the nucleus of this team remains. “We are going to miss the seniors, and their leadership,” added Caldwell. “But, that’s how things go. We’ll just have to pick up from here and move forward.”

terfly — Karen Warrick (Central) 1:00.63; Janelie Hite (East Noble); Laura Barnes (Memorial); Diane Sisk (TV); Cindy Keough (Warsaw); JulieTurnock (Central). 100 Freestyle — Shelley Bardwell (Goshen) :56.75; Shawn McDowell (Concord); Susan Borneman (Central); Krystn Kopke (Central); Amy Arnold (Central); Heather Heckman (Memorial).soo Freestyle — Angie Todt (Central) 5:05.63; Ann Brennan (Central); Kyle Kopke (Central); Joan McCasland (Memorial); Staci Boles (WAWASEE). 100 Backstroke — Kara Hoskins (Warsaw) 1:05.62; Diane Sisk (TV); Sue Borneman (Central); Cindy Keough (Warsaw); Melissa Ramey (Central); Danielle Iwankowitsch (Wawasee). 100 Breaststroke — Jeni Davy (Central) 1:12 .22, Renee Robertson (Concord); Cari Glassburn (Concord); Cyndi Guimond (WAWASEE); Anngie Barrett (Central); Danita Mayhew (Warsaw). 400 Freestyle Relay — Elkhart Central (Ann Brennan, Karen War rick, Jill Dusthimer, Angie Todt) 3:45.21; Goshen; Memorial; Concord; WAWASEE; East Noble.

Goodpaster had 18 points for FlexSteel. Dana improves its record to 1-3. while Flex Steel drops to I 1-2. Keith Cripe netted 19 points to i lead Pilchers’past Champs. 69-58. i Mark Quador paced Champs' offense with 14 points. Pilchers ; stand at 2-1 on the season and ; Champs are 2-2. Kozon, now 1-2, used Brent i Messmore’s 16 points to rout i Voyagers, 59-29. Voyagers fell to 0-4 with the loss.

Miller is developing into a power player. His quickness is an asset to the team, which would likes to push the ball upcourt. The Falcons will also settle for a solid half-court offense. “We would like to break as much as possible,” said Wiktorowski. “But we need to realize that everytime down court, we have to have a good shot. We don’t have the luxury, because of size, to get second and third chances at scoring. ” (Continued on page 9)

Kuhn betrays friend — picks Carroll

Congratulations are in order for Wawasee’s girls swim team after the Warriors finished second at the Elkhart Sectional. Wawasee, in gaining the second position, had two school records broken. Cyndi Guimond was the first Warrior to break a WHS mark with her 1:14.80 time in the 100 breaststroke. The medley relay shattered its own mark, set two days earlier. The group of Warriors finished with a 2:01.33, nearly four seconds faster than their previous record. Congratulations on a fine season!!!! □ Two former Northern Lakes Conference athletes performed well in their first Grace College women’s basketball game. Rachel Jeffries (Warsaw) scored 19 points in leading the Lancers to a 68-58 victory over Bethel College. Dee Stump (Wawasee) added 14 for the Lancers. Grace’s next home game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 22, at 1 p.m. □ . Let me apologize for failing to mention Steve Schmahl in last Wednesday’s boys’ swim preview. Schmahl, a vital member on the team, swims long distances for the Warriors. Another preview story on the swim team appears in today’s winter sports tab. □ In reviewing last weekend’s college football events, I remain in a state of shock after Minnesota’s 20-17 victory over Michigan. Here I was, visualizing a national championship banner over Michigan Stadium next season,

MX- ; Mb ' ■ ■ ■

CLOSE RACE — East Noble's Cindy Igney, left, and Wawasee’s Jennifer Titus, right, appear to be headed for a photo finish in the semi-finals of the 100 backstroke at the Elkhart Sectional Titus finished fifth in the event. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)

X j ■ • » ■ < 1 Th I f 1 |j II I wRiL »*•*♦*- * ****** 2*22X12* ‘*‘* N • —

EXCEPTIONAL DIVE — Julie Schmahl of Wawasee performs this dive during the finals of diving at last week's Elkhart Sectional. Schmahl helped the Warriors to their second place finish. (Photo bv Mark Weinstein)

On The Mark

MARK > WEINSTEIN IQ* j then the Golden Gophers end my dreams with a stunning victory over second-ranked Michigan. The Wolverines played the style of football that usually is reserved for Northwestern, and now, Purdue. The possible dream of Bo’s first national championship turned into the impossible dream after the game. Not even my creative thinking could help Michigan. Or could it? If Penn State, and Miami tie in the Fiesta Bowl, Oklahoma gets beat in the Orange Bowl, Nebraska drops its game (wherever it plays) and Michigan beats Arizona State in the Rose Bowl, the Wolverines could be national champions. But, I guess that is optimism to' its fullest. Michigan has as much of a chance of claiming the national title now as Notre Dame, or IU — none □ If you enjoy following former Wawasee athletes, Tri-State University is the place this weekend. On Saturday, Nov 22,

Tri-State’s women’s basketball team hosts Huntington College. But more important than the outcome of the game, is the fact Christy Speicher will be facing former-Warrior Michelle Harter, now of Huntington. It should be interesting to see the outcome of this battle. Nevertheless, win or lose, Dale Brannock has to be proud of his former players. □ > Speaking of former Wawasee athletes performing at the college level, I just received information that Jeanine Gunn is doing extremely well for the Purdue University Diving team. Gunn, a non-scholarship diver, saw her first action Friday, Oct. 31, at Vincenhes University. She placed third in one-meter diving competition and second in threemeter diving. Since then, she has finished third in both categories at Miami of Ohio, and second in Western Illinois. □ It seems like people around the Wawasee School Corporation remember a lot. Just yesterday, Matt Dick, a sophomore at Wawasee and someone that I have known since my college days (Grace), asked me if I was going to do my prediction’s again. He wasn’t the first, and i hopefully, not the last. Anyway, because of the interest of this column, an apparently, desire to see the prognostications continue, 1 decided what the heck — let’s give it a whirl. For old-time sake, I decided on hiring two of the same panel members (Derk Kuhn and Richard Rhoades) who perform-

ed this job two years ago. However, I inserted Mark Huffman, a Ball State University graduate into the lineup. If you want to be a guest panelist, write nte a letter and address it to: SPORTS PANELIST. %The Mail-Journal. P.O. Box 188. Milford, IND., 4«542. A drawing on Monday will decide the guest panelist. Now for our inaugural picks: Caston at Triton; La Ville at Culver; Northridge at Goshen; Wawasee at Carroll AND THE SCORE; Lakeland at Concord; Marian College at Goshen; and Grace College at PurdueCalumet. In viewing the selections, I see Concord and Grace College being I the only teams receiving * unanimous selections. Wawasee, ; Goshen (H.S), LaVille, and « Goshen College came within one ! vot6 of a perfect score. Ironical- ! ly, the only member of this panel• to go against the Warriors was Derk Kuhn, a long-time friend of ; Gary Goshert. DERK KUHN (.000) —Triton, LaVille, Goshen, Carroll 66-58, Concord, Marian, Grace. MARK HUFFMAN (.000) —Triton, LaVille, Northridge, Wawasee 58-52, Concord, Goshen College, Grace. ♦HOWARD HULL (.000) —Caston, LaVille, Goshen, Wawasee 65-63, Concord, Marian, Grace. RICH RHOADES (.000) — Caston, Culver, Goshen. Wawasee 81-79; Concord, Marian, Grace. MARK WEINSTEIN (.000) — Triton, LaVille, Goshen, Wawasee 55-50; Concord, Marian, Grace. ♦Denotes Guest Panelist