Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Norwell netmen whip Generals
The Norwell Knights boys’ tennis team defeated the short-handed Wayne Generals 5-0 on Tuesday at Fort Wayne.
Thye Petty received a forfeit at No. 1 singles and the No. 1 doubles tandem of Kyle Reinhard and Ross Mathews also received a forfeit.
In the No. 2 singles match, Kyle Johnloz defeated Cameron Powell 6-1, 6-0. Jared Meyer won the No. 3 singles match, beating Raymond McCune 6-1, 6-0.
In No. 2 doubles Jasson Werling and Joel Sauers defeated Arriston King and Mason Waggoner 6-0, 6-1.
Norwell upped its varsity record to 14-3. No junior varsity matches were played.

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.

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.

Videos now up on Sports Blog
The News-Banner Sports and Outdoors Blog at www.news-banner.com has been updated with the video clips taken at the IHSAA girls’ golf regional on Saturday at Noble Hawk Golf Links at Kendallville. The News-Banner apologizes for the mix up and regrets any inconvenience it may have caused.