Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Klay Fiechter honored at UIndy
University of Indianapolis freshman running back Klay Fiechter recently was named the Greyhounds’ offensive back of the year at the team’s annual season-ending banquet.
The 2010 Norwell High School graduate played in 11 games for UIndy and started twice. He was the leading rusher with 510 yards for an average of 46.4 yards per game. Fiechter also scored four touchdowns.

Norwell matmen suffer NHC loss
The Norwell Knights’ wrestling team lost to Northeast Hoosier Conference rival Columbia City 40-30 Thursday night.
The Knights won six matches. Grahm Smith scored a 7-6 decision at 145 pounds. At 152 pounds, Grayson Smith pinned his opponent in 2:42. Kyle Short pinned his 189-pound challenger in 54 seconds.
In the 285-pound class, Jon Stickney scored a 10-1 major decision.
Will Green and Andrew Smith each received a forfeit in their weight classes.
Columbia City won the junior varsity meet 6-0.

Bluffton MS girls win two games
The Bluffton Middle School girls’ basketball teams swept two games from Prince Chapman on Thursday evening. The 7th-grade Tigers won 19-9 and the 8th-grade Tigers won 12-5.
Cheyanne Penrod led the 7th-grade Tigers (6-4) with 6 points. Caroline Mettler added 5, Shannon Penrod 3, Ashley Smith 2, Whitney Green 2 and Kaitlyn Hart 1.
Janean Steffen and Emma Thompson each scored 4 points for the 8th-grade Tigers (6-4). Erin McKinley and Lauren Brinneman both added 2 points.

Bluffton MS boys win two games
The Bluffton Middle School boys’ basketball teams took a pair of games from Prince Chapman on Thursday evening. The 7th-grade Tigers romped 44-23 and the 8th-grade Tigers won 42-27.
Grant Prible scored 17 points to power the 7th-grade Tigers. Aaron Sturgeon added 9, Jacob Ehle 7, Trae Jojola 3, Garrett Walborn 2, Desmond Carter 2, Trey Collins 2 and Dwayne Eskridge 2.
Kevin Moser netted 9 points for the 8th-grade Tigers. Josh Moriarity 8, Kohl Buskirk 6, Noah Antrim 5, Javon Morgan 5, Dane Hoffman 4, Jay Brickley 3 and Ethan Kitt 2.’

8th-grade Tigers split two games
The Bluffton 8th-grade boys’ basketball team split a pair of games last Saturday, defeating Indian Springs 40-38 in overtime and losing to DeKalb 41-32.
Kohl Buskirk scored 15 points and Kevin Moser 11 to lead the Tigers over Indian Springs. Collin Mechling added 7, Noah Antrim 4, Ethan Kitt 2 and Javon Morgan 2.
Buskirk had 11 in the loss to DeKalb. Morgan added 8, Moser 6, Jacob Wenger 2, Mechling 2, Josh Moriarity 1, Antrim 1 and Dane Hoffman 1.

8th-grade Norwell girls top Summit
The Norwell 8th-grade girls’ basketball team pounded Summit 50-19 on Thursday evening at Norwell.
The Crusaders were led by Hanna Smith with 16 points, 5 steals and 4 rebounds. Liara Isnogle added 8 points and 6 steals. Arianna Cruz had 6 points, Madi Stinson and Erika Thornton 5 each, Chloie Williams and Sarah Bauermeister 4 each and Monica Frauhiger 2. Caitlin Herndon ripped down 4 rebounds.

Norwell youth baseball clinic
The Norwell baseball team will be conducting a holiday baseball clinic Dec. 28-30 from 10-11:45 a.m. for boys in grades 5-8 in the auxiliary gym. Cost is $30 for one child, with a $5 discount for each additional boy. A camp T-shirt is included. Registration forms are available and must be returned by Dec. 22. For more information call Kelby Weybright at 543-2213, ext. 7002, or 273-2396, or e-mail at kelby.weybright@nwcs.k12.in.us.

Bluffton, Norwell fans invited
The Norwell Football Club is inviting Norwell and Bluffton fans to a hog roast/pork dinner before the Bluffton vs. Norwell boys’ basketball game from 4:30-7 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, in the Norwell cafeteria. The meal will include a pork sandwich, corn, sauerkraut, applesauce, potato chips, and a drink. Tickets are $7 in advance and are available from all Norwell football players until Thursday, Dec. 23. Tickets also may be ordered by calling Tom Neuenschwander at 260-622-4169. Tickets will be $8 at the door.

Ganassi adds two American drivers
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Graham Rahal has a new full-time ride, and Chip Ganassi has two more drivers to chase a fourth straight IndyCar points title
Ganassi says Rahal, son of 1986 Indy winner Bobby Rahal, and Charlie Kimball will run full-time on his team next season. Ganassi already has two-time Indy 500 winner Dario Franchitti and two-time points champ Scott Dixon signed for next season.
The addition of Rahal and Kimball will give the series six American drivers this season including Ryan Hunter-Reay and Danica Patrick.