Southern Wells Girls' Cross-Country Team

Members of the Southern Wells high school and junior high school girls' cross country teams celebrate their respective second-place finishes at the South Adams Invitational in Berne on Saturday.

(Front row, left to right) Emily Pinkerton, Kennedy Rhodes, Chloe Elam, Chloe Maddox, Meghan Yencer, Ashley Lefebvre.

(Second row, left to right) Kayona Benefiel, Josie Rhodes, Autumn Stevens, Brooke Penrod, Jordyn Sills, Timber Tucker, Ashton Grube.

(Third row, left to right) Samantha Rhodes, Ivy Maddox, Carissa Carter and Ashton Prible.

High School Sports Calendar

Monday, Oct. 5
GIRLS SOCCER: Norwell at Columbia City, 5 p.m.
BOYS SOCCER: Columbia City at Norwell, 5 p.m.
JV FOOTBALL: DeKalb at Norwell, 6:30 p.m.
FRESHMAN FOOTBALL: Heritage at Bluffton, 5 p.m.

Tuesday, Oct. 6
CROSS COUNTRY: Allen County Athletic Conference meet at Adams Central, 5:30 p.m.
BOYS TENNIS: IHSAA Regional at Delta, Norwell vs. Anderson Highland, 4:30 p.m..
VOLLEYBALL: Allen County Athletic Conference Tournament at Heritage; Southern Wells vs. Leo, 6 p.m.; Bluffton vs. Adams Central, 7:15 p.m.; Norwell at East Noble, 6 p.m.

Wednesday, Oct. 7
BOYS TENNIS: IHSAA Regional at Delta, championship match.

Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Norwell girls zap North Side in soccer
On a pair of first-half goals, the Norwell Knights girls’ soccer team blanked the North Side Redskins 2-0 Saturday at Fort Wayne.
Lauren Johnson and Caitlin Ailor, assisted by Danielle McClish, scored the goals and the Knights upped their season record to 5-8-1.
Norwell goalkeeper Haley Heller stopped 17 shots to record the shutout. Johnson led the Knights with 10 shots, while Tasia DeLeon and McClish each challenged North Side with five shots. Ailor and Morgin Imel both had four shots and Sydney Sheltz two.

BHS C-Team spikers places fourth
The Bluffton Tigers placed fourth at the Adams Central C-Team Volleyball Tournament Saturday at Monroe.
Adams Central was first, beating Leo 23-25, 25-13, 15-10 in the championship match. Woodlan downed Bluffton 25-10, 25-12 in the consolation match.
In earlier action, Bluffton topped Heritage 25-20, 25-21 and fell to Leo 25-12, 25-14.
Southern Wells did not fare as well in the preliminary round, losing 25-9, 25-10 to Adams Central and 25-9, 25-22 to Woodland.

Crusaders win state CC meet
The Crusader Running Club won the Indiana middle school small school cross country championship on Saturday at Carmel.
The Crusaders netted 92 points and Zionsville West was second with 102.
Vincennes Clark’s Jene’e Goodwin won the 3,000-meter race in 11:24. Rachel Johnson led the Crusaders, placing seventh in 11:37. Jessie Best was ninth in 11:40, Sarah Bauermeister 21st in 11:55, Samantha Tolson 29th in 12:10, Sara DeVoe 33rd in 12:12, Abby Springer 86th in 12:48 and Ally Smith 174th in 14:01.

Fall Festival Weekend, Oubache SP, Oct. 30-31

Indiana DNR Release:

Join in the fun during Ouabache State Park's Fall Festival, Oct. 30-31.

The festival is an opportunity for families to enjoy the fall weather and participate in a variety of events in a safe environment. This year’s event features a campsite decorating contest and pumpkin painting contest, along with a new martial arts demonstration.

Attendees can learn about the stars in the night sky at Stars 101 before the Fall Star Party starts at 8 p.m. on Friday at the pool, weather permitting.

To participate in the autumn scrapbooking activity, register by Oct. 20. Bring a photo or two and any supplies you would like to use or are willing to share. Cricket Expressions' cutting machine will be available for use.

To participate in Nature’s Treasures, where you make your own treasure chest out of a gallon milk jug, participants also must register by Oct. 20.

For the pot luck harvest soup dinner, registration date is Oct. 15. A program charge of $3 per person will be collected—50 individuals must sign up for this event to take place. Hayrides also will be offered, as will a Fall Festival Fair.

Volunteers are still needed to assist with the pot luck soup, decorate Campview Shelter, run games during the Fall Festival Fair, and help with other activities.

To register, call (260) 824-0926, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., fill out a form (found on the reverse side of the Fall Festival schedule) or e-mail OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov, the same address to which those wishing to volunteer should e-mail.

Normal park admission fees will apply (Indiana Residents: $5 per vehicle Friday through Sunday and Holidays, Out of State: $7 per vehicle daily). Copies of the Fall Festival Schedule are available at Ouabache’s Main Gate, Campground Control, and at http://www.state.in.us/dnr/parklake/12066.htm.

For more information about the interpretive services, or becoming involved with interpretive and cultural events at Ouabache State Park, contact the interpretive naturalist at (260) 824-0926 OuabacheInterp@dnr.IN.gov.

High School Sports Calendar

Friday, Oct. 2
BOYS TENNIS: IHSAA Sectional at Norwell, Norwell vs. Huntington North; Bluffton vs. Adams Central, 4:30 p.m.
FOOTBALL: Adams Central at Southern Wells, 7 p.m.; Bluffton at Heritage, 7 p.m.; Norwell at DeKalb, 7 p.m.;

Saturday, Oct. 3
BOYS TENNIS: IHSAA Sectional at Norwell, championship, 9 a.m.
FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL: Bluffton, Southern Wells at Adams Central Tournament, 9 a.m.; Norwell Invitational, 9 a.m.
CROSS COUNTRY: Bluffton, Southern Wells at South Adams Invitational, noon; Norwell at Northeast Hoosier Conference meet at Bellmont, 9 a.m.
GIRLS SOCCER: Norwell at FW North Side (varsity only), 10 a.m.

Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Huntington North, Adams Central
advance in tennis sectional
Huntington North and Adams Central advanced to the semifinals of the Norwell IHSAA boys’ tennis sectional.
Huntington North eliminated Bellmont 3-1 in the rain-shortened first round on Thursday.
Adams Central blanked South Adams 4-0.
Adams Central will play Bluffton in the semifinals, slated for today at 4:30 p.m. In the other match, defending sectional champion Norwell will face Huntington North at the same time. In case of rain, the semifinals will be played Saturday, followed by the championship match.

HUNTINGTON NORTH 3, BELLMONT 1
SINGLES: David Ballard (HN) def. Payton Selking (B) 6-1, 6-4; Michael Stidam (B) def. Chris Royer (HN) 6-4, 6-0; Phil Truitt (HN) def. Kodee McIntosh (B) 6-4, 6-0.
DOUBLES: Ian Kardatzke/Christian Webb (HN) def. Devin Amacker/Kyle Smith (B) 6-0, 6-2; Matt Stidam/Garrett McCord (B) vs. Adam Klaffke/Neal Hamilton (HN) rained out.

ADAMS CENTRAL 4, SOUTH ADAMS 0
SINGLES: Nathan Barger (AC) def. Alex Huber (SA) 6-2, 6-1; Kameron Fiechter (AC) def. Kegan Sprunger (SA) 6-1, 6-1; Jon Weil (AC) def. Mark Muselman (SA) 6-3, 6-0.
DOUBLES: Josh Smith/Austin Neadstine (AC) def. Chase Ingle/Jacob Smith (SA) 6-2, 6-0; Derek Schwartz/Ian Frank (SA) vs. Evan Timmons/Derek Roe (AC) rained out.

Norwell freshmen top East Noble
The Norwell Knights’ freshman football team defeated the East Noble Knights 18-7 Thursday night at the Courtyard.
Grahm Smith ran for 120 yards and two touchdowns and Tailur Szarenski rushed for 95 yards and one touchdown to lead Norwell (4-2, 3-1 Northeast Hoosier Conference).
Drew Rinkenberger led Norwell’s defense with 15 tackles and an interception. Cale Schumm added 10 tackles. Quinn Kumfer blocked a punt and Beau Burke recovered the ball. Blake Wyatt forced a fumble. Alex Mills and Max Morgan also played well.

Register for Future Lady Tigers
The Bluffton girls’ basketball program will be tipping off its Future Lady Tigers program Oct. 10 and running it every Saturday through Dec. 12 at Bluffton High School.
Bluffton-Harrison girls in grades 3-6 may register for $25, which includes a team jersey. Registration forms may be picked up and returned at Bluffton High School, Bluffton Middle School or Bluffton-Harrison Elementary offices or e-mail to head coach Vicki VanMatre at vvanmatre@bhmsd.k12.in.us. Deadline is Oct. 7. For more information, please call coach Van Matre at 824-3724, ext. 7304.

Future Tigers taking registrations
Registration forms for the Bluffton Future Tigers boys’ basketball program have been given to students in grades 3-6. The league will run from Oct. 17 to Dec. 19 at Bluffton-Harrison Elementary School. Cost is $25, which includes a player jersey. Registrations will be accepted beyond the Oct. 2 deadline. For more information, call 824-3724 to talk to Coach Kevin Leising.

Sign up for Squires League
The Norwell Squires Basketball League is taking registrations for any Northern Wells district girl or boy in grades 3-6. Cost is $60 for one child and $30 for each additional child from the same family. Entry deadline is Oct. 2. Forms may be picked up in the elementary school offices and sent to Randy Hawkins or Eric Thornton at Norwell High School, 1100E-US 224, Ossian, IN 4677. For more information, call 543-2213, ext. 7319 or 7233.

2nd Hoosier Outdoor Experience set for 2010

Indiana DNR Release:

Mark your calendars now to attend outdoor activity event Sept. 18-19

On the heels of a successful first-year effort, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation have announced the second annual Hoosier Outdoor Experience will be Sept. 18-19, 2010 at Fort Harrison State Park, Indianapolis.

The inaugural “Experience” last weekend at Fort Harrison drew 13,300 attendees for the event, which included a one-day program for selected elementary school students followed by two days of free activities for the general public.

“It was a slam dunk,” DNR Director Robert E. Carter Jr. said. “Our first Hoosier Outdoor Experience did everything we expected it to do. We were able to introduce the DNR and its programs to thousands of new park visitors and at the same time introduce those people to a wide range of recreational opportunities.”

Unlike at traditional trade shows, visitors to the Hoosier Outdoor Experience were able to enjoy hands-on participation in nearly 50 outdoor activities. Some of the more popular events were trap shooting, archery, mountain biking, canoeing and kayaking, bow fishing, building wildlife boxes, and riding off-road vehicles.

“It was gratifying to see 18 months of planning finally play out, but even more rewarding to see the countless happy faces experiencing many of the weekend activities for the first time,” said Amanda Wuestefield, Hoosier Heritage Outdoor Coordinator and the lead organizer for the Experience. “We expect next year’s event to be even bigger.”
The Hoosier Outdoor Experience was presented by the Department of Natural Resources and the Indiana Natural Resources Foundation with support from the Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust; Ball Brothers Foundation; WXIN-Fox 59, Indianapolis; and numerous other sponsors. Sponsorship information for the 2010 Hoosier Outdoor Experience can be obtained from Indiana Natural Resources Foundation executive director Bourke Patton; call (317) 234-5447 or e-mail bpatton@dnr.IN.gov.

Photo galleries from this year’s Hoosier Outdoor Experience are posted on Facebook at www.facebook.com/hoosieroutdoorexperience, and a multimedia slideshow of School Day can be viewed at www.IN.gov/dnr/5664.htm.