Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Knights top Raiders in girls’ golf
Kristen Springer led the Norwell Knights to victory over Wells County rival Southern Wells in girls’ golf Monday afternoon at Timber Ridge golf course in Bluffton.
Springer birdied the fourth hole on the way to carding a five-over-par 41. She topped a trio of Knights, who shot in the 40s. Megan Evans was next with a 46 and Cassie Herndon added a 47. Hannah Porrata followed with a 50 to give Norwell a 184 team score. Olivia Shapley, who was the fifth golfer, finished with a 58.
Southern Wells was driven by No. 2 golfer Sadie Herr, who notched a 58. Her sister, Acacia, battled a sore back to shoot 60. Jayde Sills was next with 62 and Kendra Mounsey added a 65 to put the Raiders at 245. Morgan Perry rounded out the team with a 70.

Humerickhouse takes coaching job
Ashtyn Humerickhouse, a 2005 Norwell High School graduate and 2009 graduate from Indiana Tech in Fort Wayne, is starting her first season as an assistant coach for the Union College (Barbourville, Ky.) Athletics’ volleyball staff.
A member of the very first Indiana Tech team, Humerickhouse played four years as a middle blocker.
Now residing in Richmond, Ky., Humerickhouse was named to the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference first team three times. She also was on the second-team one season and was a freshman WHAC team selection. Humerickhouse was named WHAC Player of the Week during her senior year.
She also help lead Indiana Tech to the NAIA National Tournament in 2008. Humerickhouse was selected as an All-American by the American Volleyball Coaches Association after earning AVCA All-Region team honors.

Sign up for revised Parlor City Trot
The Ouabache River Runners have announced several changes for the upcoming 35th Parlor City Trot. The most significant involves moving the date of the race to Sept. 5. In addition, a 10-mile race will be added to the schedule, which includes a half-marathon and a 10-kilometer event.
The date was changed because of a conflict with the Fort 4 Fitness Festival on Sept. 26 in Fort Wayne.
Trot race entry forms are available at the Outpatient Rehabilitation Clinic in Bluffton Regional Medical Center’s South Campus, Hot Cakes and FPC.
For additional information, e-mail macmcavoy@gmail.com

Sign up for Elks golf tournament
Teams and individuals may register for the Bluffton Elks Lodge 796 Scholarship Golf Tourney, slated for Sept. 20 at Timber Ridge Golf Club.
The four-person Florida Scramble begins with an 8:30 a.m. shotgun start. Cost is $45 for Timber Ridge members and $65 for non-members. Teams should sign up at the Elks Lodge.

Bluffton HS seeking event workers
Bluffton High School is seeking adults to serve as event workers during the upcoming school year. Event workers will earn a discount or free adult all-sports passes for all Bluffton athletic events or can receive pay for their work. Needed are volleyball line judges and ticket sellers. Please contact Athletic Director Steve Thompson at 824-3724 or by e-mail at sthompson@bhmsd.k12.in.us