Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Knights swat Concordia netmen
Norwell junior Reid Imel led the Knights’ tennis team to a 5-0 sweep of the Concordia Lutheran Cadets Wednesday in his first match at No. 1 singles.
Imel downed Cadets’ sophomore Andrew Koelper in two sets, 6-3, 6-1.
In the junior varsity match, Norwell won 3-1.

NORWELL 5, CONCORDIA LUTHERAN 0
VARSITY SINGLES: Reid Imel (N) d. Andrew Koelper 6-3, 6-1; Kyle Isch (N) d. Tom Conner 6-0, 1-6, 6-3; Tanner Bowen (N) d. Marcus Swift 6-2, 6-0.
VARSITY DOUBLES: Kyle Fillman/Ross Mathews (N) d. Clinton Bienz/Hans Bernabe 6-1, 6-1; Tanner Mathews/Mitchell Wilson (N) d. Dylan Baumgartner/Nathan Byers 6-1, 6-1.
NORWELL 3, CONCORDIA LUTHERAN 1
JUNIOR VARSITY SINGLES: Brandon Taylor (N) d. Nick Yergens 8-1; Damon Gerber (N) d. Sam Felton 8-2.
JUNIOR VARSITY DOUBLES: Tyler Smith/Jake Price (N) d. Austin Williams/William Jettinghoff 8-4; Yergens/Felton (CL) d. Drew Shively/Jordan Dickey (N) 8-6.

Hog roast Friday at Southern Wells
The Southern Wells Athletic Department is hosting a hog roast fundraiser Friday, Aug. 20, from 5-6:30 p.m. before the Southwood football game. Cost is $6 for adults and $5 for ages 6-12, if purchased before Friday. Cost at the door is $7 for adults and $6 for ages 6-12. Meal includes pulled pork sandwich, chips, cole slaw or applesauce, dessert and drink. All proceeds benefit the transportation budget.

Bluffton Boosters slate fall kickoff
The Bluffton Athletic Boosters will host a fall kickoff party Friday, Aug. 20, from 5-7 p.m. at Fred F. Park Field before the Northfield football game.
All Tiger fans are welcome to enjoy food, fun and show Tiger pride. A hog roast with sides, moonwalk and games will be provided. Donations will be accepted.

Bluffton needs coaches
The Bluffton Athletic Department is seeking candidates for coaching positions for wrestling, swimming and diving, and middle school girls’ basketball. Qualified applicants should contact Athletic Director Steve Thompson at sthompson@bhmsd.k12.in.us or 824-3724 as soon as possible.

Golf outing for Norwell baseball
The Norwell Baseball Club is taking registrations for the 19th Turf’s Up golf scramble on Sept. 25 at Timber Ridge Golf Club in Bluffton. Limited space is available and entry fee is $65. Entry deadline is Sept. 17. The shotgun start is set for 1 p.m. Registration begins at 12:15 p.m. Contact Kurt Gray for more details or registration at 260-414-5458 or 744-4387 or e-mail at norwellbaseball@frontier.com.