The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 23 August 1989 — Page 9
Sports
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WAWASEE TENNIS LETTERMEN — The Wawasee boys’ tennis team heads into the 1989 with six returning lettermen leading the way. The Warriors open the season with three matches on the road, beginning tomorrow (Thursday) at West Noble, before facing Concord at
Warrior netters looking to post winning season
(By SCOTT DAVIDSON Sports Writer
Trying to post a winning season for the first time since 1977 is the goal Wawasee boys’ tennis coach Roger Brady is shooting for as the 1989 campaign begins tomorrow at West Noble. “We have been looking good in practice and I’m pleased with the quality and the depth that we have this season,” commented the fourth-year coach. The only key loss to graduation was in the person of Mike Leedy,
Cancer Society golf tourney raises about $35,000
A record field of golfers competed in the thirfd annual American Cancer Society Golf Championship held earlier this month at the South Shore Golf Course in Syracuse. The winners in men’s division one action were Gary Leeper, Randy Tine, Dan Kennedy and Lon Kipfer. In men’s division two play, Ed Finkenbiner, Marvin Gordon, Tim Pinnick and. Don Dalton were the winners. Pat Boyle, Eric Wiedeman, Chad Smith and Tom Teghtmeyer were the top finishers in men’s division three play. In women’s division one play. Carol Sholl, Karen Mayer, Marci Griffin and Lois Fleckenstein
22 receive awards
The Tippecanoe Lake Country Club 18-Hole Ladies Golf Association held a low gross, net and putts competition last Thursday at the Leesburg course, with 22 ladies capturing awards in four different flights of competition. In A flight action, Vai Finkenbiner, Ruby Paul, Marcia McNagny, Tammy Light and Karen Mayer were the winners on the day.
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who occupied the number three singles position last season. The Warriors began "official” practice August 7, although many members of the team had been playing in tournaments throughout the area during the off-season. “We’ve been working on conditioning and our technique while, at the same time, players have also been competing for positions on the team,” the coach said. Although most of the spots on the varsity squad were still up for grabs last w'eek, junior Jason Hollar will occupy the number
were the top players. In women’s division two action, Karen Komar, Carol Yount, Frances French and Doris Schaefer were the winners while Nancy Williams, Sally Truman. Diane Burnett and Deb Nicol were at the top in division three play. The top men and women players who were the winners in division one action at the local tournament will now compete at the state level at Santa Claus, Ind., August 28. The local tournament, sponsored by the Warsaw unit of the American Cancer Society, raised approximately $35,000 during the day long event, which also included tennis and bridge play, an auction and an awards dinner.
In B flight play. Betty Zumbrun, June Hughes, Pat Trinkle, Mary Steele, Elaine Loser and Pat Riley were victorious. In C flight competition, Jan Morsches, Beth Flinn, Nondas Joyner, Barb Ehrhardt and Nancy Dalton finished as the top golfers for the day. In D flight play, Joan Fox, Jo Hosier, Betty Thayer, Lois Plew, Barb Medlock and Wanetta Jones were the top finishers.
home on August 31. Returning lettermen, from left, include: Kermit Kropf, Adam Wilson, Chris Shidler, Jason Hollar, Mason Robbins and Jerry Smith. (Mail-Journal Photo)
one singles spot again this season. “Jason has improved this summer by playing in tournament competitions and he has been playing extremely well in practice,” commented Brady. The rest of the singles and doubles positions on the varsity squad are expected to be manned by seniors Kermit Kropf (the Warriors’ number two singles player last year), Adam Wilson, Chris Shidler and Jerry Smith, along with junior Jerry Hutchinson and sophomore Mason Robbins. “I think that we’ll be able to go to 7-8 players on the varsity squad and not lose much with our depth this year," Brady said. The remaining 11 players on the Warriors roster are expected to lend depth, when needed, to the varsity squad while also making up the JV team. “We have a good group this year, with players who have all played the game before, and we also have six freshmen out who look like a good group," the coach commented. The rest of the Warrior roster includes upperclassmen Aaron Sincroft, Brian Scott, Derek Sparks, Andy Dunithan and Shane Bucher and freshmen Chris Ganshorn, Tim Whiteman, Brian Baker, Ryan Van Hook, Daren Wagoner and Minh Tran. “I think that we’ll have a winning season this year and we re also looking to move up at least one spot in the conference standings.” Brady said. The Warriors concluded the 1988 season 7-8 overall, with a 3-4 mark in the NLC (which placed them sixth in the final conference standings). Despite the depth and the quality of his returning players, Brady admits that the season won’t be an easy one. “Most of the teams in the NLC didn’t lose very much from last season and that should make for some tough matches. Plymouth and Concord are probably the toughest two teams while Goshen has a super singles lineup and Warsaw will field a strong team again this year." Brady said. The Warriors will open the season with matches on the road against West Noble (Thursday),
Whitko (next Tuesday) and Central Noble (August 30). “We’ll be looking for a 3-0 start and consistency in those first matches by just playing our game," emphasized Brady The squad will have its first home match of the year when it hosts Concord August 31. “I think that we re going to be ready to play this season, the players have a good attitude and we think that we are going to be able to win,” Brady concluded.
Sunday Night Mixed Creative Touch #1 4 0 Buckeroo's 4 0 Cruisers 3 1 Married With Children 3 1 Team *5 3 1 The Spare Underware 1 3 Miller's Heating 1 3 Team #3 1 3 Creative Touch #2 0 4 Kale Island Bait 0 4 Clutters Ye Olde Pub Inc. High team game: Married With Children — 640 High team series: Creative Touch *1 — 1885 500 series: D. Chauncey 518, R. Ogburn 520, V; Guy 509, M. Jones 514 450 series: N Swope 476, L. Brower 452, K. Pauwels 452, F. Tucker 454, C. Ogburn 477 200games: D. Chauncey 200, L Swope2ol 160 games: N. Swope 166, 161, F. Tucker 171, K. Senders 160, C. Ogburn 181, V. Guy 172, P Linn 177 Splits: L. Brower 3 10, F. Tucker 5 10, B. Guy 2 8, D. Weisser 3 10, 4-5, I. Weisser 2 7
Harriers shoot for lofty goals
I By MITCHELL STINSON Sports Writer
The Wawasee Warriors boys' cross country team turned in its best performance in school history last year, when it finished the season as the 14th-ranked team in Indiana. This year’s team isn’t going to rest on its laurels, however. In fact, the team is shooting for a goal that would surpass last season's record-setting performance. “This year’s goal is we want to be in the top nine in ’89," said coach Jerry Minton. Team-MVP Jeff Carey and fellow standout Steve Eastman have graduated but the Warriors have a solid returning cast to help them toward their goals. Leading the way is senior Jason Douglas, a two-time allstate honorable mention selection. Douglas was the team's best
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Lady linkers hope to keep improving
| By MITCHELL STINSON Sports Writer
The Wawasee Lady Warriors girls' golf team has shown steady improvement in the young 1989 season and coach Mark Timpe hopes to see the trend continue. “I think they’re all improving but it’s too early to tell what we're going to do this season,” he said. Four returnees will try to make up for the graduation of standouts Michelle Katsanis and Barb Butler. Teresa West is the top linkster among the returning quartet of seniors. "Teresa is the most experienced of all our golfers,” Timpe said. “She averaged 53.5 last year.” Other returnees include Darcey Smith, Audra Bouse and Jennifer Corn. Rounding out the team is a senior newcomer named Shadow Newcomer. Smith saw plenty of action last season and has shown the most improve-
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RETURNING LINKSTERS — The Wawasee Ladies’ golf team is shooting for the .500 mark this season behind the strength of its returning seniors.
clutch performer at the big meets last season. “Based on last year, he should be one of the best in the area in northern Indiana,” Minton said. Another important returnee is Eric Mock, a senior who was named to the all-Northern Lakes Conference team last season. Other returnees who will be counted on for important contributions will be senior Cuong Reed and sophomore Eric Streby. "Those four, we’re going to count on a lot,” Minton said. Other contributors include Chad Hoffert, Chad Jones. Scott Wheat and Ryan Shoemaker. The Warriors have a nice mix of veteran runners who know what it’s like to compete at the state level, and Minton thinks that will help the team. “They were at the state (meet) once, they remember it and they all liked it,” Minton said. “It gives them incentives.” Ju,st like last year, the
ment, according to coach Timpe. ■ ’ V The Lady Warriors took a detour on the road to improvement when they dropped a 233-251 decision to Manchester in a home match Monday. The loss dropped Wawasee’s dual meet record to 0-2. Coach Timpe was still optimistic after the loss, however. He said the girls have made strides toward becoming better golfers and he’s looking for more improvement once the season progresses. All of Wawasee’s lady linksters improved after their August 14 opening match loss against Goshen, except for Smith, who didn’t participate against the Lady Redskins. West went from a 67 against Goshen to a 51 in Northern Lakes Conference action Wednesday, Aug. 16. Bouse improved from a 66 to a 53 in that same time period, Corn
Plymouth Rockies will be fighting the Warriors every step of the way in the NLC. The two teams finished in a deadlock for first place in the division in 1988. Plymouth went on to take third place at state competition. Girls Team Looks Strong Although they may have been overshadowed by the boy’s team, the girls had a solid 6-6 season in 1988. The team is still young, with no seniors, but they could be a force to contend with this year. Returnees Lori Gargett, Mel Hobbs and Staci Free! form the backbone of the team. Big things are also expected from freshman
® Fi CROSS COUNTRY I FTTERWINNERS — The 1989 edition of the Wawasee girls’ cross country team opened the season last night (Tuesday) at Last Noble The Lady Warriors will have their first home meet of the year September 5 against Goshen. Pictured, from left, are: Staci Freel. LoriGargett and Mel Hobbs. (Mail-Journal Photo
Wed., August 23, 1989 —THE MAIL-JOURNAL
lowered her score from 66 to 55 and Newcomer dropped 12 strokes as well. Wawasee’s squad finished third at the NLC meet, which was held at the Wawasee Golf Club. Goshen was first with a teamtotal of 191 and Northridge took second with a 208. The Lady Warriors grabbed the number 3 spot with a 218 and Warsaw pulled up the rear at 229. Smith carded a team-low 105 at the Kokomo Invitational last Thursday. She came in with a 54 on the front nine and a 51 on the back. West had a 116, Corn recorded a 120 and Bouse carded a 126. Newcomer continued to improve, notching nine-hole totals of 67 and 70 en route to a 137 total. The Wawasee squad finished fifth in the Class AA division with a score of 467. Timpe said the NLC will be tough this season, with the Lady
Pictured, from left, are: coach Mark Timpe, Audra Bouse, Jennifer Corn, Teresa West and Darcey Smith. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson )
Angie Garner, who was a junior high standout. “Garner is a freshman who could actually be the number one runner in the first meet,” Minton said. Sophomore Tiffany Titus rounds out the solid five-person nucleus. Other girls who could contribute include Gina Minton, Amy Logan and Sara Moerchen. “By the end of the year, they’ll be a real competitive team,” Minton said. “We definitely have the goal to get out of the sectional while third place would be a real good goal for them in the NLC.” Fine Season Opener For The boys’ team opened the
Redskins being the team to beat. After a 7-5 campaign last year, the team goal is to shoot for the break-even mark. "We're hoping to be a .500 team,” the coach said. “(But) There’s going to be some pretty stiff competition we’ll be playing.” Junior varsity matches are listed on the Lady Warriors’ schedule of matches and Timpe hopes he can put a JV team together this season. With a varsity team comprised of seniors, Timpe needs to find some underclassmen to fill the void next season. Manchester 233, Wawasee 251 Manchester: Nikki Presl 56, Jenny Wilson 56, Joetta Henderson 59, Patty Justice 67. Wawasee: Teresa West 55, Audra Bouse 62, Jennifer Corn 65, Darcey Smith 69, Shadow Newcomer 81.
season in fine fashion Tuesday with a first-place finish at the East Noble Invitational. Wawasee’s harriers edged second-place East Noble, 105-107, in the 14-team field. No times were available but Jason Douglas finished second overall and Eric Streby took sixth. “It was a real good start,” Minton said. “That was a confidence builder.” In girls’ action, Wawasee’s team finished fifth out of 10 teams. Lori Gargett placed 15th overall and Angie Garner came in 18th.
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