Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Norwell girls’ fall to Carroll in opener
Three Carroll Chargers recorded nine-hole rounds in the lower 40s to spoil the season-opening golf match for the Norwell Knights girls’ team on Wednesday morning at Willow Ridge in Fort Wayne.
Ashley Kees led the Chargers with a 40, while Elizabeth Goings added a 42 and Erin Velpel finished with a 45. Katie Phipps shot a 50 to give Carroll a 177-205 victory in the battle of Northeast Hoosier Conference rivals.
Norwell was led by Kristen Springer with a 45. Megan Evans turned in a 51, followed by Hannah Porrata with a 54 and Cassie Herndon with a 55. Olivia Shapley rounded out Norwell’s varsity group with a 56.

Sluggers to hold baseball tryouts
The Summit City Sluggers baseball organization will be holding open tryouts for its 2010 teams Sunday, Aug. 16 at the Concordia High School varsity field, located just east of Zollner Stadium, 3500 N. Anthony Blvd., Fort Wayne. Registration begins at 10 a.m. Players should bring their own equipment and water. Teams are anticipated for age groups 12-and-under through 18-and-under. Eligible birthdates are May 1, 1991 through April 30, 1998. Players will be evaluated by high school coaches, college coaches and professional scouts. For more information, please call president Mark Flueckiger at 260-348-9332.

Derek Kinzer signs with Taylor
Taylor University head baseball coach Kyle Gould announced Tuesday that 2009 Homestead graduate Derek Kinzer of Fort Wayne has signed a letter of intent to continue his academic and athletic careers with the Trojans.
Kinzer, an infielder and a pitcher, hit .402 and scored 20 runs as a senior as he helped Homestead (23-4) win a sectional championship.
As a junior, Kinzer played a role in guiding Homestead to the Indiana Class 4A State Championship game.
Derek is the younger brother of Taylor Kinzer, who played for the Trojans the last two seasons before signing a professional contract with the Los Angeles Angels this summer.
Matt Kinzer, father of Derek and Taylor, is Taylor University’s pitching coach. He is a Norwell graduate. He also pitched professionally for the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers.

Coach needed for Bluffton MS football
A coach is needed for Bluffton Middle School football. Anyone interested should call Bluffton High School head coach Nick Nicholas at 765-372-1239 or send an e-mail to nnicholas@bhmsd.k12.in.us

Crusaders to pick up football equipment
Norwell Middle School football equipment will be issued on Monday, Aug. 10, in the southwest corner of the second floor. The 8th-grade players should report from 3-4 p.m. and 7th-graders between 4-5. Please use Door 36. A coach will be taking groups outside to get speed times. Shorts and running shoes should be worn. Players will need to purchase a practice pack, consisting of a practice jersey, practice pants, mouth guard and navy game socks. Cost is $35. Players must have a completed physical on file to pick up equipment.

NMS girls’ volleyball coach needed
Norwell Middle School is seeking a 7th-grade girls’ volleyball coach. Anyone interested in the position may contact Principal Tim Wilson at 543-2218, ext. 6002, or via e-mail at Tim.Wilson@nwcs.k12.in.us.

Bluffton MS volleyball to start
Bluffton Middle School volleyball practices will begin on Aug. 11 from 3:30-5 p.m.
NMS girls’ CC practice set
The first Norwell Middle School girls’ cross country practice is Aug. 10 at 9 a.m. Physicals must be on file or can be brought to the first practice. Girls may continue to condition with high school team until Aug. 10.

SW Jr. High cross country start set
Southern Wells Jr. High cross country practice will start Monday, Aug. 10 from 6-7 p.m. Runners should meet in front of the high school gym. All runners in grades 6-8 must have a completed physical turned in before they can practice.

Pick up SW Jr. High football equipment
Southern Wells Jr. High School football equipment will be passed out to 8th-graders on Monday, Aug.10, from 6-7:30 p.m. and issued to 7th-graders on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 6-7:30. The first practice will be Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6-8 p.m. All players must have physicals turned in to the coach or office in order to practice. Physical forms are available in the high school office. Cost for football kit materials will be $25, which may be paid the day of equipment issue.
If there are any questions, call either Mike Carter at 765-728-5149 or Mark Lefebvre at 765-728-5708.