Local sports roundup: August 27

Volleyball

Warriors win Ben Davis tourney

Whiteland swept its way to victory at the Ben Davis Invite on Saturday, beating Warren Central and Crispus Attucks in two sets and Terre Haute North in three.

Rhyan Walden pulled out 14 digs against Terre Haute North in the final, helping to set the table for Toni Joyner (10 kills), Sarah Staples (8) and Hannah Williams (6).

Trojans fall in four sets

Facing the No. 3-ranked team in Kentucky, Center Grove was defeated in four sets by Mercy Academy of Louisville on Saturday, 16-25, 25-22, 27-25, 25-5.

Madison Hammill finished with 29 assists and 30 digs. Calista Stafford had 10 kills and Grace Boggess added nine.

Lancers drop three

Edinburgh suffered two-set defeats to Greencastle, Owen Valley and host Brown County in tournament play on Saturday. The Lancers fall to 0-10 overall.

Rebels win three of four

Roncalli defeated Columbus East, Chatard and Westfield but lost to the top-ranked host team at the Yorktown Invitational on Saturday.

Grace Hegwood had 35 kills and 16 digs on the day, while Emma Halter paced the defensive effort with 46 digs.

Girls soccer

Rebels top Grizzly Cubs

Marina Babcock scored both goals as Roncalli defeated Franklin, 2-0, on Saturday. 

Cougars battle to draw

Greenwood Christian and Speedway played to a 1-1 tie on Saturday. Cassie Bigelow scored the lone goal for GCA, while Ellie Bigelow made 16 saves in goal.

Girls golf

Trojans place eighth

No. 19 Center Grove placed eighth among 18 teams in a stacked field at the Hall of Fame Classic. Lucy Young paced the Trojans with a 75, good for seventh overall. Meg Fosnot and Lauren Pagel finished at 87 and 89, respectively.

Boys tennis

Trojans win Jasper tourney

Center Grove swept its three opponents over the weekend during tournament play in Jasper. The Trojans beat Avon, 5-0, and added 4-1 victories over Castle and Jasper.