Sports Round-Up by Paul Beitler

Andrea Vogel
shines for Urbana
URBANA, Ohio — Sophomore forward Andrea Vogel recorded her first double-double of the season Saturday for the Urbana University women’s basketball team, but the Blue Knights lost 76-63 to Findlay.
Vogel, a 2009 Norwell High School graduate, netted 13 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. She also had five blocked shots. The Blue Knights fell to 5-10.

Raider girls advance in ACAC tourney
The Southern Wells Junior High School girls’ basketball teams knocked the South Adams Starfires out of the Allen County Athletic Conference middle school tournament Monday evening.
The Raiders won both games over the Starfires with the 7th-graders rolling along 34-8 and the 8th-graders finishing up 36-22.
Sydney Jones led the 7th-grade Raiders with 10 points. Michaelle Smith added 8, Tori Wiese 6 and Lori Plummer 4. Arianne Forbis, Alexis Collins and Kyra Catterson each added 2 points.
Brooke Penrod topped the Raider 8th-graders with 9 points, while Savannah Deakyne and Lela Knowles each tallied 8 points. Megan Lefebvre, Jordyn Sills, Meghan Yencer, Emily Junk and Kiara Leas each contributed 2 points and Allison Blevins chipped in with 1 point.

Bluffton boys move on in tourney
In the first round of the Allen County Athletic Conference middle school boys’ basketball tournament Monday evening, the Bluffton Tigers eliminated Heritage.
The 7th-grade Tigers whipped Heritage 37-19 and the 8th-graders won 32-27.
Aaron Sturgeon led the 7th-graders with 11 points. Grant Prible added 8, Dwayne Eskridge 6 and Collin Barker 3. Garrett Walborn, Trae Jojola, Kenny Patterson and Jacob Ehle each finished with 2 points. Trey Collins added 1 point.
Kevin Moser netted 13 points and Javon Morgan 10 to power the 8th-grade Tigers. Noah Antrim finished with 3, while Dane Hoffman, Kohl Buskirk and Andrew Hunter finished up with 2 points apiece.

Girls’ softball tryouts scheduled
Tryouts for the Bluffton 12U and 14U girls’ fastpitch softball teams will be held Saturday, Feb. 5, from noon to 3 p.m. in the Bluffton High School gym (enter at door No. 5).
These tryouts are open to Bluffton Middle School girls in grades 6-8. There is no cost. Registration forms may be picked up at the middle school office and should be returned by Tuesday, Feb. 1. If you have questions, call head coach Rick Mettler at 824-3536 (day) or 450-4168 (evenings).

So. Wells to hold meal before game
The Southern Wells Athletic Department will be holding an all-you-can-eat chicken and fish dinner from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 28, before the boys’ basketball game against South Adams.
Back Door Concessions will provide chicken and fish, cole slaw or applesauce, chips, dessert and drink. Cost is $8 for adults, $5 for children 5-12 years old and free for children under 5. Cost at the door is $9 for adults and $6 for children. Tickets may be purchased from any winter sport athlete or by calling the high school office at 765-728-5534 to reserve tickets. All proceeds will benefit the Athletic Transportation Budget.

Raider baseball spaghetti supper
The Southern Wells Raiders’ baseball team is having a spaghetti supper from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 4, in the high school café. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for children 5-12 and children 4-and-under are free. See a Raider baseball player or call 765-728-5534 for tickets. All proceeds benefit the baseball team.