Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Raider golfers fall short
The Southern Wells girls’ golf team recently played two matches, coming up on the short end.
On Tuesday at Blackford Country Club in Hartford City, Blackford won the three-way meet against Jay County and the Raiders. Blackford netted a 191, while Jay County shot a 210. The Raiders finished with a 226.
Blackford’s Carly Foy was medalist with a 43 and Brodie Sones shot a 46. Carly Clock and Megan Lanning each added a 51.
Abbey Denney led Jay County with a 46. Cara Garringer and Macy Gerber each added a 51, while Brittany Stevens shot a 53.
Sadie Herr had a 50 to lead Southern Wells. Acacia Herr followed with a 53. Jayde Sills was next with 59 and Kendra Mounsey with 64.
On Monday at the Marion Elks Country Club, Mississinewa beat Elwood and Southern Wells.
Elwood’s Katie Huffman was medalist with a 39.
Mississinewa was led by Erin Odgen and Kait Corbin each with a 46. Lauren Flores added a 47.
Sadie Herr paced the Raiders with a 54. Sills shot a 58 and Acacia Herr a 62. Emily Oswalt carded a 63 and Morgan Perry finished with a 69.

Crusaders win girls’ CC three-way
With five runners placing in the top six, the Norwell Middle School girls’ cross country team scored a double victory over Woodside and Summit at Fort Wayne on Wednesday.
The Crusaders tallied 18 points, followed by Woodside with 47 and Summit 59.
Norwell’s Rachel Johnson won the 3,000-meter race in 12:06. Jessie Best was second in 12:23, Samantha Tolson fourth in 12:47, Sarah Bauermeister fifth in 12:48 and Sara DeVoe sixth in 12:51. Abby Springer was 12th in 13:36 and Monica Frauhiger 18th in 14:06.
The Crusaders’ junior varsity team was second behind Summit. Maddie Bates was third for Norwell in 14:26, Jorey Wall seventh in 14:38, Heather Phillips 10th in 14:56, Ally Smith 15th in 15:11 and Halley Edington 16th in 15:17.

8th-grade Crusaders take first loss
The Norwell 8th-grade football team suffered its first loss of the season Tuesday, falling to Maple Creek 42-16 at Fort Wayne.
Jonah Patten and Spencer Walden scored touchdowns for the Crusaders (2-1). Zach McGrew kicked a pair of two-pointers.
Jason Meyer kicked a successful on-side kick that was recovered by Spencer Walden and Justin More.
On defense, Dakota Miller led the Crusaders with three tackles for loss, a sack and one solo tackle. Mike Gresley caused a fumble and Chase Nash recovered.

Crusader spikers bested by DeKalb
The Norwell Middle School volleyball teams suffered losses Tuesday to DeKalb. The 8th-grade Crusaders lost in three games, 22-25, 25-11, 15-8, while the 7th-graders fell 25-22, 25-23.
Olivia Geiger had seven kills to lead the 8th-graders, while Kendall Beckstein had three and Kaitlynne Douglass two. Laken Chaney had seven assists and Brittany Staley five. Brittany Barger added an ace.
Liara Isnogle had six aces and one kill for the 7th-graders. Arianna Cruz had two kills. Rylee Werling added four aces, while Arissa Moser, Halle McMillan and Chloe Williams each had one ace. Williams also had three assists.

Tigersharks need diving coach
The Bluffton High School Athletic Department is seeking candidates and taking applications for diving coach. Applicants should have a strong background in the technical skills of diving, along with leadership abilities to work with student-athletes and coaches. Interested applicants should contact Athletic Director Steve Thompson at 260-824-3724 as soon as possible.

SW hog roast set for Oct. 2
The Southern Wells athletic department is having a hog roast meal on Oct. 2 at the Southern Wells Cafe before the Adams Central football game from 5-6:30 p.m. Funds raised will go to the athletic transportation budget. Meal includes pulled pork sandwich, chips, applesauce or coleslaw, cookie and drink. Adult ticket price is $6 before game night or $7 at the gate, children 6-12 is $4.50 or $5.50. Please contact the high school office to order tickets.

Norwell golf outing needs golfers
Golfers are needed for the Norwell Baseball Club’s outing on Sept. 26 at Timber Ridge Golf Course in Bluffton. Entry fee is $65. Starting time is 1 p.m. For more information or to enter, call Kurt Gray at 260-414-5458 or 744-4387, or e-mail at norwellbaseball@verizon.net