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Blizzard can't stop a thought storm

By GRANT WIEMAN, Sports Editor

The expected blizzard that forced local high schools to cancel all their events on Thursday has inspired my latest exaggerated and potentially ridiculous analogy. I had planned to write a preview for the boys' county... >>
Featured Athlete of the Week: Kade Schroer, Basketball Cloverdale High School

Kade Schroer, 17, is a senior at Cloverdale High School who plays on the basketball and baseball teams. As a junior last year Schroer was named to the all-West Central Conference team in basketball. In his free time he likes... >>
County Champs-Lite

The Greencastle Major All-Star football team beat a team from North Putnam in the playoffs to secure the bucket recently. (Courtesy photo) >>
Wrestling cancelled on Thursday

Due to concerns about the impending winter storm, the Thursday wrestling matches for both Cloverdale and Greencastle have been cancelled or postponed. The Clovers were scheduled to compete at Owen Valley. Greencastle was set... >>
Turnovers plague South Putnam Eagles in loss at Danville

By JOHNATHON GOODE, For the Banner Graphic

Danville -- The Eagles girls' basketball team looked to start turning things around Wednesday night after a slow start to the season. They were unable to convert in a 59-15 loss to the Danville Warriors. The Eagles (1-6)... >>

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Blizzard can't stop a thought storm (12/05/13)
The expected blizzard that forced local high schools to cancel all their events on Thursday has inspired my latest exaggerated and potentially ridiculous analogy. I had planned to write a preview for the boys' county basketball tournament on Friday, but with the potential of a postponement there, here is my blizzard of thoughts. Hopefully it leads to less damagethan a real blizzard...

Featured Athlete of the Week: Kade Schroer, Basketball Cloverdale High School (12/05/13)
Kade Schroer, 17, is a senior at Cloverdale High School who plays on the basketball and baseball teams. As a junior last year Schroer was named to the all-West Central Conference team in basketball. In his free time he likes to hang out with friends, play basketball and go hunting. He has two brothers, Kole and Kyle Schroer, and an older sister, Kristen Ferran. His favorite TV show is SportsCenter and he enjoys country music...

County Champs-Lite (12/05/13)
The Greencastle Major All-Star football team beat a team from North Putnam in the playoffs to secure the bucket recently. (Courtesy photo)

Wrestling cancelled on Thursday (12/05/13)
Due to concerns about the impending winter storm, the Thursday wrestling matches for both Cloverdale and Greencastle have been cancelled or postponed. The Clovers were scheduled to compete at Owen Valley. Greencastle was set to host West Vigo. That match has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 7...

Eagles take first, second in three-team co-ed swim meet (12/04/13)
Boys' team score 1. South Putnam, 106; 2. Cardinal Ritter, 100; 3. Tri-West, 96. Girls' team score 1. Tri-West, 164; 2. South Putnam, 67; 3. Cardinal Ritter, 60. Event results Girls' 200 medley relay: 1. TW-A (Alsbaugh, Stamm, Cox, McGuinness), 2:23.62; 2. SP-A (Beasley, Plunkett, Arnold, Hansel), 2:25.69; 3. TW-B (Helwig, Tintera, Stucker, Chappell), 2:27.80; 4. CR-A (S Nash, C Nash, Francis, Koslowski), 2:28.87...

Turnovers plague South Putnam Eagles in loss at Danville (12/04/13)
Danville -- The Eagles girls' basketball team looked to start turning things around Wednesday night after a slow start to the season. They were unable to convert in a 59-15 loss to the Danville Warriors. The Eagles (1-6) started their season off with an overtime win over the Rockville Rox, but had since lost six straight. The Warriors (3-2) were coming off a heart-breaking loss to the Beech Grove Hornets...

Haggin, Fernitz help DePauw past Denison in clunky win 66-51 (12/04/13)
No. 24 DePauw's starting front court of senior Pat Haggin and junior Tommy Fernitz combined for 38 of the host Tigers' points in their 66-51 win over Denison on Wednesday. Haggin had 22, knocking down 4-of-4 3-point attempts and, in game marred by systemic foul calls, committed just three fouls himself. He also pulled in seven boards...

Cougars lose opener to Tri-West (12/04/13)
ROACHDALE -- The North Putnam wrestling team opened its season against visiting Tri-West on Tuesday, losing 55-22 to the Bruins. Picking up wins for the Cougars were Jordan Sarr (132, pin), Caleb Winings (138, pin), Blake Everts (145, pin) and Grant Bryan (220, major decision)...

Clovers fall to Terre Haute North (12/04/13)
TERRE HAUTE -- The Cloverdale wrestling team lost at Terre Haute North on Tuesday, 39-21. Picking up individual wins for the Clovers were senior Wade Warren (152, fall), junior Max Secrest (160, fall), senior Azamat Holov (170, fall) and senior Cody Stout (195, 15-6)...

Cougars split co-ed swim meet at Southmont (12/04/13)
CRAWFORDSVILLE -- The North Putnam boys' and girls' swimming and diving teams competed at Southmont on Tuesday with the NPHS boys coming out with a 78-16 win and the girls lost close, 54-40. Senior Dane Gray set a school record in the 100 breaststroke, winning in a time of 1:07.97. Swim records tend to be set later in the season, making the feat more impressive...

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