Stories from Thursday, December 31, 2020

TERRE HAUTE — For the first time in the Wabash Valley Classic, Greencastle was facing something it hadn’t seen: a fourth-quarter deficit. That it was against Bloomington South, a team that had waxed the Tiger Cubs the past two seasons, not to mention in the Championship Game, might have made a lesser team buckle under the pressure. Not this Greencastle team...

Trey is a senior at South Putnam and participates in two sports, tennis and basketball. ——— Banner Graphic: How important are sports to you, and what have you learned from them? Trey Blades: “Sports are really important to me. They’re basically my whole life and my favorite hobby. I’ve learned a lot, like time management, being on time for everything, and how to work hard in everything I do.”...

MARSHALL -- Experience Turkey Run State Park’s canyons in a new way with guided ice hikes on Saturdays in January and February. Participants will be led through either Rocky Hollow, Bear Hollow or Gypsy Gulch, depending on the date. All ice hikes require advance registration. Boot spikes, which allow for safer hiking on ice and snow than boots alone, will be provided for participants. Those wishing to join must wear the boots and be able to lift both legs to a 90-degree angle...

Each semester, the Mary Allison Children’s Trust conducts a grant/projects cycle for special projects in Putnam County schools. The 2020-21 first-semester applications were sent out at the beginning of the school year, and the Mary Allison grant committee awarded the North Putnam High School ag department a grant for updating ag lab equipment in the amount of $2,250 back in October...

EDINBURGH -- In the final day of the Edinburgh Holiday Tournament, South Putnam picked up its first win of the season, defeating Hauser 54-46 Tuesday. A slow offensive start from both teams saw the Jets take a 7-6 lead into the second quarter but there the Eagles took charge as Drew Hill knocked down a treble of threes, scoring 11 points in the quarter, to give South Putnam a 2-14 lead at halftime...

CRAWFORDSVILLE -- Local students will have the opportunity to learn about being financially responsible thanks to a sponsorship by Hoosier Heartland State Bank. The Crawfordsville-based bank is partnering with Banzai, a national award-winning financial literacy program, to make completely free online curriculum available to schools in Montgomery and Putnam counties...