Stories from Saturday, September 30, 2017

The Sullivan High School Golden Arrows doubled their pleasure at South Putnam’s expense Friday night, not only spoiling the Eagles’ homecoming but capturing the Western Indiana Conference West Division title in the process with a 63-20 win. Riding the strength of three long touchdowns by senior Dakota Caton, Sullivan (6-1, 4-0) raced out to a 47-6 halftime lead over South Putnam (1-6, 0-4)...

South Putnam beat Cascade in three sets with the scores of 26-24, 25-17 and 25-21. “We played well as a team and the girls made some great plays to keep the rally going. I’m proud of the progress these girls have made throughout the season.” The lady Eagles will host Rockville on Monday for Senior night...

BRAZIL — Friday’s Western Indiana Conference gridiron battle between Northview and Greencastle had more twists and turns than most television crime dramas. There were four lead changes in the second half of the game. However, it was the final one that determined the outcome as the Knights drove 52 yards in 39 seconds as Dylan Boor kicked a 31-yard field goal as time expired to give Northview a 22-20 victory...

LOCATION — Selby Stadium, Delaware, Ohio • 2 p.m.. DEPAUW NOTES — DePauw is off to its third consecutive 3-0 start after wins over Mount St. Joseph, Hiram and Wooster. The Tigers’ offense averages 49.0 points and 527.7 yards per game, while holding opponents to just 23.0 rushing yards per game and 0.8 yards per carry...

WEST TERRE HAUTE — North Putnam coach Sam Carnes must have been feeling plenty blessed as he sent in the Cougars’ final play Friday night. Leading West Vigo 28-21 and facing a fourth-and-seven with 28.7 seconds remaining, Carnes must have been feeling pretty fortunate as he called a fake punt run for punter James Upleger...

CLOVERDALE — Size and strength are obviously important qualities necessary for success in the game of football. Emotion, though, can sometimes prove to be an even stronger factor than the biggest or strongest opponent. Cloverdale junior Jake Wilkes used the inspiration of his father, who passed away on Monday after a battle with cancer, to have the best game of his career on Friday night in helping his team to a 20-9 win over Owen Valley...