Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Emshwiller places in state swim event
Bluffton’s Rachel Emshwiller, swimming with Fort Wayne Aquatics, competed in the Indiana Swimming 50-meter Long Course State Championships in Indianapolis July 24-26.
Emshwiller was fifth in the 200-meter backstroke in 2:30.32, fifth in the 200 individual medley in 2:32.06, sixth in the 100 backstroke in 1:10.57, seventh in the 100 freestyle in 1:01.66 and 11th in the 200 freestyle in 2:16.35.

Norwell girls’ cross country to start
Norwell High School girls’ cross country practice will start on Monday, Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. Physicals must be completed and turned in before an athlete can practice. Knight Contracts and trainer cards are due at the same time. For more information, contact Bob Dahl at bdahl@onlyinternet.net

Crusaders girls’ CC conditioning to start
Norwell Middle School girls’ cross country conditioning will be starting Monday, Aug. 3, 2009 at 8 a.m. Physicals must be completed and turned in before an athlete can begin conditioning. Any girl interested in conditioning should meet at the Norwell High School flag pole near the entrance to the high school gym. Girls should wear practice clothes, running shoes and bring a water bottle. Conditioning will end at approximately 9:30 a.m. Parents needing more information should contact Bob Dahl by e-mail at bdahl@onlyinternet.net or call 260-824-2766.

Norwell boys’ cross country to start
Norwell High School boys’ cross country practice will start on Monday, Aug. 3 at 8 a.m. Physicals must be completed and turned in before an athlete can practice. Knight Contracts and trainer cards are due at the same time. Any questions, contact Randy Hawkins at 341-3974 or randal.hawkins@nwcs.k12.in.us

Norwell football camps slated
Norwell boys entering grades 3-8 are invited to attend an instructional football camp, covering blocking, tackling, running, passing and receiving.
Norwell football coaches will teach players offensive plays that will be used in the Wells County Youth Football League or Norwell Middle School teams. Pads and helmets will not be used.
Grades 3-4 will meet Tuesday, July 28, Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, from 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the practice field east of the softball diamond. Each camper will receive a Norwell High School Camp T-shirt. Cost is $30.
Grades 5-8 will meet Tuesday, July 28, Wednesday, July 29, and Thursday, July 30, from 5:30-7. Cost is $35.
For more information, please call coach Jeff Miller at 622-4125, ext. 7010, or Director of Football Operations Tom Neuenschwander at 622-4169.

SW girls’ golf team to hold first practice
Girls interested in playing for the Southern Wells Raiders girls’ golf team should attend a meeting and practice on Friday, July 31, at 4 p.m. at the school.

Boys’ tennis meeting slated
A Bluffton boys’ tennis meeting for parents and prospective athletes is slated for Wednesday, July 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Bluffton High School. Anyone interested in playing should call head coach Robert Vanderkolk at 260-273-3220.

Bluffton volleyball tryouts slated
Bluffton Tigers girls’ volleyball tryouts will be Aug. 3 and 4 from 5:30-8 p.m. in the high school gymnasium.

Auto racing at Montpelier track
Montpelier Motor Speedway, which is under new management, has auto racing every Saturday night. Hot laps start at 6 p.m. and racing begins at 7 p.m. Gates open at 4 p.m.
The quarter-mile dirt track normally features late models, United Midwestern Promoters modifieds, super street stocks and thunder cars.
Admission is $10 for adults. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by a paying adult. Pit admission (ages 14 and over) is $25.