The Mail-Journal, Volume 29, Number 28, Milford, Kosciusko County, 22 August 1990 — Page 8

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL — Wed., August 22,1990

Sports

F ace Carroll Friday — New coach, new era for Warriors’ football program

I By MITCHELL STINSON Writer

Along with a new decade, 1990 ushers in a new look for the Wawasee Warriors' football team. Troy Akers has moved up from defensive coordinator to head coach, replacing the departed Myron Dickerson, who is the new head coach at LaPorte High School. Akers hasn’t wasted any time in molding the team around his gridiron philosophy. The Warriors will feature a “Loaded Gun” offense, more popularly

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STRETCHING IT — Wawasee Warrior quarterback Tim Schwartz tries to escape the grasp of a Jimtown Jimmies defender during the Goshen Jamboree last Friday, Aug. 17. The Jimmies edged

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known as the “Run and Shoot.” “We’ll be more wide open," Akers said. “We want to spread the defense, open up the passing and give some of our small, quick kids the chance to be successful.” The "Loaded Gun” utilizes the quarterback as both a runner and a passer. It keeps defenses off balance because the pass blocking and run blocking looks the same. “It’s something I grew up with in my football days in Ohio,” Akers said. Akers hasn’t made a decision about who his quarterback will be

yet. Six-foot-one junior Mark Nicolai may have a slight advantage in the race because of his experience at the junior varsity ranks last year. Senior Tim Schwartz is short on experience but long on natural ability. His quick moves make him a strong candidate in an offensive scheme that places a premium on speed. Sophomore Brandon Lozano rounds out the list of quarterback candidates. “The three kids are doing a good job right now,” Akers said. “I’d have to say the edge is going to Nicolai because of his experience, but Schwartz has got

Wawasee, 7-6, in the third quarter of the jamboree. The Warriors played to a scoreless tie with Concord in second-quarter action. < Photo by Mitchell Stinson)

Maxwelton ladies’ league "Mutt and Jeff” was the play of the day. as members of the Maxwelton Ladies Golf Association gathered on August 15 at the Syracuse course. In 18-hole action, first place went to Linda Stump. Betty Kline. Peg Armstrong and Jackie Morrical finished action in a tie for second place honors. June I.a ntz captured top honors in nine-hole play, while Bette Slabaugh and Inez Beiswenger finished in a tie for second place honors Winners at Big Boulder "Low gross, low net and lowputts" was the play during the August 15 outing of the Big Boulder Belles Ladies Golf League in Milford Bonnie Newman captured first place with the low gross score of the day while other winners were Ruby McClarnon (low net) and Marilyn Bray (low putts). The Boulder Belles are spon soring a mixed couples scramble on Saturday, Sept. 15. The event will begin at 4:30 p.m and interested persons should contact the clubhouse at the course for more details, The scramble will include refreshments and awards

the most raw athletic ability.” Returning letterman Buster Clevenger gives the Warriors a solid performer at the running back position. Fellow lettermen Matt Pritchard 'and Brian Schwab will anchor the offensive line at the center and guard positions, respectively. Akers is expecting big things from Kyle Newcomer, who will use his 6-foot-2. 205-pound frame at the fullback and defensive end positions. The Warrior coaching staff is also high on Geoff Coburn, a baseball standout who decided to use his quick feet on the gridiron this year.

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Girls’ golf team starting from ‘scratch’

I By MITCHELL STINSON Sports Writer

The word “scratch" is usually a positive term when it comes to golf. A scratch golfer is someone who shoots even par But when it comes to building a high school girls' golf team from scratch, the word takes on a whole different meaning. Just ask Jerry Hawkins, the new Lady Warriors' golf coach Last year's team was made up entirely of seniors, and there wasn't any junior varsity. That leaves Hawkins with the for-

■ MMW- I ,N "in '* fc»| « SPv ( yßrl . t « B. VLgjgf .Ji . i Mt It LADY LINKSTERS — The Wawasee High School girls’ golf team is pictured here before a match at Maxwelton Golf Course in Syracuse, Shown, from left, are: coach Jerry Hawkins, Nikki Marsh, Amy Berg, Paige Price, Segran Bricker, Michelle Replogle and Amber Eseriwein. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson >,

South Shore lady golfers hold two-day tournament

The South Shore Ladies Golf League conducted a two-day Eclectic Tournament August 7 and 14. with the following players taking top honors In 18-hole play, Jane Wells and Marion Tarr finished the tournament in a tie for first place, as each carded net scores of 66 Pat Skillen finished with a 67 to take

Running backs, as well as receivers, will get a chance to catch the ball in the “Loaded Gun.” Akers said there will be four kids running pass routines at all times. “We’ve got people who can catch the football, there’s no question about that,” he said. “I’m just looking for a quarterback to take charge.” On the defensive side of the ball, things will remain the same for the Warriors. They will still employ the “50 defense, ’ ’ and still strive to out-hit their opponents. “Wawasee has always been known for an aggressive ‘rock ’em sock ’em’ defense and we want to keep that tradition going." Akers said. Five starters are back on defense, although linebacker Jeremy Doerr is questionable. Doerr suffered a serious shoulder

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GRIDIRON LETTERMEN — Wawasee High School’s football team will be counting on these 10 lettermen when it opens its season with a matchup at Fort Wayne Carroll on Friday. The Warriors will have their home opener on August 31, when they host the Northridge Raiders.

midable challenge of building a program from the ground up. "Basically, we have no-one returning from last year, which creates a situation where we have to spark some interest," he said Hawkins took the first steps toward building a team for the 1990 season when he acquired the services of seniors Nikki Marsh and Paige Price. He said that both girls have played the game before and are improving. “We’re real excited about having them on the team," he said.

second place while Donna Bevington was third with a net total of 69. Leila Connolly shot a 25 to take first in nine-hole action while second place went to Tina Litcheri, who finished with a 32. Marie Harbison carded a total of 35 to finish in third place in nine-hole play

injury while competing on the wrestling team last year and his recovery has been slow. At 6-foot-4, 210 pounds, Tom Flees will be the Warriors’ only pure two-way starter on the line. Noseman Dave McClelland will be a key defensive player in the trench wars as well. Lettermen Andy Keener and Dan Smith are returning to provide stability at the defensive end and linebacker positions, respectively. The Warriors have added some new faces to the coaching staff, as well as to the team. Head wrestling coach Dave Van Lue and newcomer David Bradley will join holdovers Scott DeHart and Tom Dickerson as gridiron mentors this fall. It’s no secret that the Warriors lost a lot of talent from last year’s explosive squad. The record set-

The team has also been bolstered by the efforts of freshman Amber Esenwein. She’s recorded some of the Lady Warriors' best scores in the young golf season, and looks to be a cog for Hawkins to build around in future years. The team is rounded out by freshmen Segran Bricker and Amy Berg, and sophomore Michelle Replogle. Hawkins wants to build a solid core of underclassmen so he won't have to face such a major rebuilding task in future years. He believes the desperate

Milford league to start bowling next Tuesday The Tuesday night Milford Business League will start the fall boiling season on Tuesday, Aug. 28, at 6:30 p.m. at Wawasee Bowl, Syracuse.

ting duo of receiver Tim Lilly and quarterback Chris Conkling have taken their game to Anderson University. Chad Cotton is another standout Wawasee athlete who is trying his hand at the college game. " Some people may not expect much out of the Warriors this season, but Akers isn’t placing any limitations on his squad. He knows he’s got a lot of young players, but he thinks his team’s good attitude can overcome some of that inexperience. “The expectations of the coaches and kids are the same as always,” he explained. “I don’t look at it as rebuilding a program. I look at it as continuing a fine tradition. ” Goshen Jamboree Action The Warriors put in a solid performance during jamboree ac-

Kneeling in the bottom row. from left, are: Brian Schwab, Andy Keener, Rob Smith and Buster Clevenger. Standing in the top row are: Jeremy Doerr, Dave McClelland. Matt Pritchard, Tom Flees and John Hickey. (Photo by Mitchell Stinson) t

situation of the golf program developed gradually over the years and that it will take a few years to build it back. For this year, he will be glad if his girls can shoot in the 50s. Coaching golf is a new experience for Hawkins, and he’s learning as he goes along. He coached the freshman football team last year but decided not to return to the gridiron ranks this season. Teaching the game is just a part of Hawkins' responsibilities as golf coach. So far, his main task has been to entice girls into playing the game by making it an enjoyable experience. “I think a coach has to start with making it fun and creating interest," he said. Hawkins is getting the ingredients in place. Now, it’s time to see what he can cook up from scratch. Fall to Churubusco The Lady Warriors lost to Churubusco, 229-283, at Max-

■■ . fl p \ 4 ZJr SUCCESSFUL SWIMMERS — The two Wawasee swimmers shown above recently competed in the Central Zone Championships in Oklahoma City as part of a 122-member squad from Indiana. The championships attracted about 700 swimmers from Indiana, Ohio. Texas, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska and lowa. Seated above, from left, are Eric Schaekel and Andy Kryder. Schaekel, a Wawasee sophomore, competed in the 50-yard freestyle and as a member of the 200 freestyle relay squad, but didn't place. Kryder, a Wawasee freshman, competed in three individual and four relay events at tlie championships. He placed fifth in the 100 freestyle and seventh in the 50 freestyle races while taking firsts as a member of the 200 and 400 medley relay squads. Kryder also was a member of the 200 freestyle relay team that was second and the 400 freestyle relay team that placed fourth. < Photo by Scott Davidson)

tion in Goshen last Friday. They played to a 0-0 tie in the second quarter against the Concord Minutemen and were edged, 7-6, by Jimtown in the third quarter. “We took it as a practice session and we saw some good things out there," Akers said. Wawasee’s scoring drive was. highlighted by a 35-yard punt return by Coburn and the running and passing of Schwartz. Clevenger capped the drive with a six-yard scoring run. Akers also saw some holes in the defense that need to be plugged before Friday's game at Carroll. With Matt Fingerle running the ball, the Chargers have a rushing game that can be overpowering. “We definitely have our work cut out for us this week against Carroll,” Akers said.

welton Golf Course on Thursday, Aug. 16. Missy Baughman paced the winners with low score of 54, while Wawasee's Amber Esenwein finished second overall with a 56. Other Lady Warrior finishers included Nikki Marsh (57), Paige Price (61) and Amy Berg (109). The Lady Warriors competed in the Northern Lakes Conference meet in Goshen on Wednesday. Aug. 15, but didn’t have enough players to field a team. Goshen's Lady Redskins won the meet with a low score of 213. Warsaw followed in second with 220 and Northridge was third at 236. Esenwein notched a ninehole total of 55 to lead Wawasee. Marsh shot a 66 and Price carded a 67. Bolts of heat A lightning bolt generates temperatures five times hotter .Uian the 6000 degrees Celsius found at the surface of the sun.