The Mail-Journal, Volume 27, Number 15, Milford, Kosciusko County, 25 May 1988 — Page 8
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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., May 25,1988
Sports
Three Warriors, relays advance to Regional
PLYMOUTH - Wawasee advanced three individuals and both relays into this week’s Kokomo boys’ track regional with an impressive showing Thursday in Plymouth. In the team standings, Plymouth walked away with the sectional championship, scoring 93 points. Manchester was second at 65 and the Warriors place third with 43.5 points. Warsaw tied for 11th in the 20-team field. Greg Lehman paced the Warriors’ effort Thursday by winning the 200-meter dash and finishing fourth in the 100. Lehman’s 23.2 time in the 200 easily won the event, while in the 100, he finished in 11.3. In both events he qualified for regional competition. Scott Rozow also advanced to the Kokomo meet with a third place in the pole vault. The Wawasee standout cleared 13-0, one-foot behind Manchester’s John Bazzoni. The final Warrior moving on to regionals was Garrett Ponciroli. The Wawasee junior threw the discus 142-11 and placed fourth. Rob Rhodes placed sixth in the discus. Success, however, didn’t belong to the Warriors’ three individuals. Both relay teams ran well enough to continue their season. The 400 relay team breezed to a first-place finish. Lehman, Dan McCulloch, Mike Meek and Basil Bonner finished in 44.2 for the victory. Wawasee’s 1,600 relay team — Bonner, McCulloch, Andy Eberly and Rozow — finished in 3:32.9 for fourth place. The only other area winner was Warsaw’s Darren Wilcoxson. The WCHS athlete ran the 800 in 1:56.5, just two-tenths of a second ahead of his nearest challenger.. Plymouth Boys' Sectional Plymouth 93, Manchester 65, Wawasee 43.5, Culver Military 37, Oregon-Davis 31, Pioneer 30, Logansport 28, Rochester 27. Culver 2, Caston 17, Bremen 14, Warsaw 14, Argos 11, Winamac 7.5, Knox 7, North Judson 6, West Central 6, Northfield 3, Tipoecanoe Valley 1, Triton 0.
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Sports nicknames
What’s in a name? I’ve been thinking of that recently and thought this would be a good time to do a word study. The study, however, will be focused in on nicknames, particularly ones associated with athletic teams. When thinking of names, I quickly think of schools with names that are unbecoming to the educational institution. It doesn’t matter what level of school, some names should not be used. For example, I have a problem with DePaul and Duke University, both highly regarded Catholic schools, being called the Blue Demons and Blue Devils, respectively. Perhaps it doesn’t bother you, that’s your prerogative to disagree. It still bothers me. I often hear positive comments about the Catholic church. But, what I can’t understand is why the Pope would allow two of his schools to be associated with his competitor — the devil? Some things just do not make sense. I would have the same trouble if area Christian Colleges, like Goshen (Mapleleafs), Grace (Lancers) and Huntington (Forresters) would list their nicknames in similar fashion. Can you imagine Goshen being called the Satanics? Goshen basketball fans, then, could bring pitchforks to games, poking fun at the officials when a call goes against the home team. Grace could be known as the Red Devils. The color is most appropriate, perhaps, even the latter name. Grace basketball
110 H — Ruiz (P), Stanley (M), Leslie (P), Fritz (B), Johnson (W.ar), Bingle (C), 14.5. 100 — Gunter (Li, Gregory (M), McCallister (CMA), Lehman (WW), Tibbitt (OD), Nelson (Caston), 11.3. 1600 — Weidner (P), Graf (L), Sriver (B), Boner (P), Gum (NJ), Schuchardt (K), 4:25.5. 400 R — Wawasee (Lehman, Meeks, McCulloch, Bonner), Culver, Caston, Manchester, Argos, Oregon-Davis, 44.7. 400 — Stukenberg (P), Corn (P), Tarnau (K), Jordan (L), tie, McCulloch (WW), Whitman (Win), 51.2. 300 H — Ruiz (P), Walker (R), Stanley (M), Suit (OD), Vanhorn (L), Keller (Caston), 38.2. 800 — Wilcoxson (War), Amor (P), Welchner (P), Grube (NJ), Longanecker (M), Eastman (WW), 1:56.5. 200— Lehman (WW); Farrall (CmA),Tibbets (OD), Hudspeth (A), Gunter (L), Noel (R), 23.2.
Hite accepts Wawasee girls' basketball post
SYRACUSE — Wawasee High School’s girls’ basketball program will remain in familiar hands next season. Jim Hite, an ■k Wl M Jjß ■ r'« v JIM HITE • A assistant coach under former head coach Dale Brannock, was hired last week as the Warriors’ head coach. •- Brannock resigned after last season. He coached eight years, guiding the Warriors to 119-53 record.
teams have certainly given Mid Central Conference opponents a devil of a time the last seven years. Mark My Words t MARK WEINSTEIN - wKSNw Jr JSr w * But my favorite would come from Huntington — known as the Hellraisers. Wouldn’t that raise a few eyebrows in the Brethren Church! -e But not all nicknames are associated with evil spirits and demonic interests. I also chuckle at many professional teams, particularly in the National Basketball Association. Case in point — the Utah Jazz. Now tell me, how much jazz is played in Salt Lake City? Not much, unless the Mormons are adding the music to their rituals. The reason why Utah is known as the Jazz is simple, they moved from New Orleanst— the jazz capital of the world. Perhaps they should have changed their
3200 — Blair (OD), Boner (P), Dyson (M), McClure (M), Douglas (WW), Wadkin (TV), 9:47.2. 1600 — Plymouth, Rochester, Manchester, Wawasee, Logansport, Pioneer, 3:26.9. Discus - Farrall (CMA), Wilder (P), Kiser (P), Ponciroli (WW), Coffel (B), Rhodes (WW), 165-5. Long Jump — McCallister (CMA), Brown (OD), Westfall (WL), Bazzoni (Man), DeGrough (B), Stiles (P), 20-10’Zz. High Jump — Corn (R), Miller (Caston), Pratt (Win), Bazzoni (M), Hendry (NF), Hudspeth (A), 6-4. Shot Put - Farrall (CMA), Kiser (Pion), Finkbiner (P), Bailey (A), Wilder (P), Lutz (CMA), 56-6'A. Pole Vault — Bazzoni (M), Henkel (CMA), Rozow (WW), Weller (M), Robinson (War), Leslie (B), 14-0.
Prior to joining Brannock at Wawasee, Hite coached several sports at.the junior high level. He coached boys basketball, football, wrestling and girls basketball at North Webster. Hite’s primary task will be rebuilding the once-prominent girls’ basketball program. The Warrior program dipped last season (5-15) after reaching its zenith in 1985 (state runner-up). Fundamentals will be stressed by the rookie head coach. Hite believes the success of any varsity program is developed in the junior high program. “We want to work with the fundamentals in the junior highs (Milford, North Webster and Syracuse),” said Hite. “We’ve got junior high coaches with three or four years of experience and that helps tremendously.” Hite’s first work as head basketball coach begins next month when he will conduct Wawasee’s girls’ basketball camp. Students in grades five through eight may attend the June 6-17 camps. Hite received^his.,bacbelor ’s degree f rom StafchesteFCsOig*: and masters from Ball State. He has taught junior high science the past 20 years in North Webster.
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name — when they moved — to the Utah Polygamists. That seems to fit in Utah. But there are some good nicknames in the NBA. Those include the Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Philadelphia 76ers, Dallas,Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs. All relate well, in some way, to their home location. National Football teams’ names have the same impact as NBA teams. There are some good names — Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots and Cleveland Browns — and some humorous ones. The one I enjoy most is the Phoenix Cardinals! Now, Phoenix fans, how many cardinals fly in the Arizona air? I suggest we should rename the former St. Louis Cardinals to fit the Arizona setting. I like Phoenix Tumbleweeds! Fortunately, professional baseball teams’ nicknames have less meaning than in basketball and football. Perhaps it’s because the sport is older and identifying names with locations were not important when the game started. Names are accepted because they’ve been around so long. Who would ever consider changing the name of Chicago’s National League team to the Lakers? They are near Lake Michigan, making it a natural choice, at least by recent standards. It would make less sense and cause more problems than installing lights on historic Wrigley Field. ' v
4.- • -teI ■ ■ I I - 1 MX J 17 . 1 ; ||l 1 u ' . ■ Ba w wSL ■kr • .*■ -1 ■ 1SAILING OVER — Scott Rozow clears the bar in the pdle vault at the Plymouth Sectional. Rozow finished third in the competition.
Warsaw wins NLC golf
HUNTINGTON - Warsaw wrapped up the Northern Lakes Conference boys’ golf championship Saturday with a nine-stroke victory over Wawasee. The championship match was played at Norwood Golf Course. The top-ranked Tigers finished the season perfect, winning all 20 matches. They scored a 306 round to defeat Wawasee’s 315 tally. Rounding out the team scores were Northridge, 321; Concord, 328; Plymouth, 342; Goshen, 351; North Wood, 366; and Bremen, 386. Warsaw earned the conference championship with its 7-0 conference slate and victory Saturday. Wawasee took second place, after sharing second with Northridge and Plymouth in dual records. Tom Beno paced Warsaw’s championship match with a sen-
And that was not a picnic. Baseball has a great heritage, partly because the names have not been changed to protect the innocent. Baseball fans from 1940 can relate to fans in 1938 because the names are the same. The Chicago Cubs will always be the Cubs. No legislation will change that. Names are certainly interesting, but often misleading. One point can be taken from this word study, you can never judge anyone or thing from a distance. Personal involvement is needed. □ Northern Indiana has enjoyed outstanding high school golf this season. Warsaw, Northridge and Wawasee have been ranked, by high school golf coaches, throughout the year. The Tigers have gained the most attention — statewide — and finished the season ranked number one. Northridge was ranked near the top 10 most of the season and Wawasee flickered throughout the ratings. □ Wawasee’s boys’ track team has enjoyed a very successful season, which continues for some at the Kokomo Regional. Three individuals — Greg Lehman, Dan McCulloch and Garrett Ponciroli — qualified for regional competition. Joining the individuals will be Wawasee’s 400 and 1,800 relay teams.
sational one-over-par 71. The senior finished five strokes ahead of the nearest challenger. Derek Smith and Darin Atwood joined Warsaw’s Ty Woodruff and Matt Johnson, with Northridge standout Gary Zimmerman in a tie for second with a 76 score. Smith won the playoff with a birdie on the first extra hole. Woodruff and Zimmerman each parred the hole, with Atwood picking up a bogey and Johnson, double-bogey. Dave O’Neal fired an 81, while Doug Nigbor was one shot higher at 82. Joel Reynolds concluded play at 85. The All-Northern Lakes Conference team was selected following the match. Wawasee landed justbne individual' bn the first team, Smith. Warsaw and Wawasee will compete in the Warsaw Sectional Tuesday, May 31, at Rozella-Ford Golf Course. Senior bowlers tournament held HARTFORD CITY - The 15th annual Indiana State Seniors single bowling tournament was held in April at Northside Lanes in Hartford City. Local bowlers participating include Charles Frushour, Don Smith, Clarence Eby, Max Simon, Glen Stone and Loren Longenbaugh. Two weeks ago, Smith, Frushour and Longenbaugh participated in Indiana’s first senior singles tournament in LaPorte. The Syracuse Bowling Association held its annual election dinner meeting at Sleepy Owl Thursday, May 19. Elected president for the upcoming season was Rod Solina. Frushour was secretary and Michael Zellinger will serve as treasurer.
All-NLC selections NORTHERN LAKES CONFERENCE GIRLS TENNIS 1987-88 Final Conference Standings All Conference Team Po ""J° Jenny Pletcher North Wood Number 1 Singles Place Scho<>l Roun ‘ , Robln Conference Meet All-Sports Trophy Shannon Talcott Plymouth Number 2 Singles , ls * Warsaw 7 0 88 16 Lisa Hahn North Wood Number 3 Singles 2nd Goshen 6-1 89.25 14 Sally Park. Warsaw .• Number! 3rd Northridge 5-2 Kathy Tanner «h North Wood 4-3 38 8 Wendy Wolf Goshen Number 2 Doubles Wawasee 2 5 41.25 6 Kim l\m« 7th Bremen 1-6 35.25 4 All-Conference At-Large Selections Bth P| y mouth °' 7 . 20. 2 Tamra Payne Warsaw Denise Deter Concord 2nd North Wood ‘ 6 1 34 4 Glenn Weidner Plymouth 1600 Meter Run " FT 3 £ it “ *’ oM “’ rß ’” V s ssr a ” ; . s-sx- ' a Mh * ,wasee l i* 3 4 Bill Heerschop Concord 400 Meter Dash ™ 0 7 o 2 Ed Ruiz Plymouth 300 Meter Hurdles Sth Northridge 0-7 Darren Wilcoxson Warsaw 800 Meter Run ] i Greg Lehman Wawasee 200 Meter Dash NORTHERN LANCES CONFERENCE GIRLS' TRACK 1907-88 W X Refay All Conference Team A- . Andrea Halpin Warsaw 100 Meter Hurdles > aHershberoer Lisa Mikel Wawasee 100 Meter Dash Starlet Yoder Northridge Tom Finkbiner Plymouth Shot Put ... ~ Bill Heerschop Concord Long Jump Teresa Smith , Warsaw 400 Meter Dash Jeremy Davis Northridge High Jump Andrea Halpin Warsaw 300 Meter Hurdles Wilder Plymouth Discus Angle Johnson Warsaw 800 Meter Run Rudolph Goshen Pole Vault Lisa Mikel Wawasee 200 Meter Dash c p Jackie Wray Goshen 3200 Meter Run All-Conference At-Large Selections Mona Simon Concord 1600 Meter Relay Matt Shriver Bremen Anne Long Chris Robertson Concord Lisa Hernandez Tim Edwards Wawasee Teresa Grlffy Angie Johnson Warsaw Shot Put u__. Jodie Clark Goshen Long Jump Final Conference Stand g T)> Julie Truex North Wood High Jump ,—. All-Snorts Troohv Diana Miller . Bremen Discus Race School Round Robin Conference Meet All sports I repay All-Conference At-Large Selections Ist Concord ™ " Jenny Drolet Goshen 2nd Plymouth 4-1 .. Krlksy Eisonhour Wawasee 3rd Goshen 5-2 ■ Jenny Shumaker Bremen 4th Wawasee 4-3 • Kimi Grotrlan Northridge Sth Northridge 2 5 4i Michelle Berry Warsaw sth North Wood 3-4 Jennifer Wledenhaft North Wood 7th Bremen ’ 7 » Krista Hanff Warsaw 7th Warsaw 0 7 23 * ■ 4 ■■ < ■ (
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LINING UP PUTT — Derek Smith prepares to line up his putt after a North Wood golfer sank a short putt last week. The Warriors defeated North Wood and Goshen in the triangular conference match. (Photo by Mark Weinstein)
Milford seventh wins county meet MILFORD - Milford’s seventh and eighth grade boys’ track team used depth last week to win the county track meet. The Trojans scored 61 points to whip second place Wakarusa by 10 points. Junior Cantu won the 1,600 and 800 races for Milford. He set a new county record in the 1,600, finishing in 5:01.0. Cantu added a fifth place in the shot put. Shawn Mast added a county championship in the discus with a 109-10 throw. In girls’ competition last week, the Trojans placed third in the 0 eight-team track meet. South Whitley won the meet with 70 points, while Milford followed Akron’s 39 points with 37 and third. Wendy West led the Trojans with a long jump victory and second in the 100,200 and 400 races. In all, she scored 18 points for Milford. Tiffany Hainge won the 800-meter run for Milford’s final first place.