Franklin College
Hamilton takes men’s basketball reins
Chris Hamilton, an accomplished player and assistant coach at the Division III level, was named the new men’s basketball coach at Franklin College on Wednesday. Hamilton spent the last four seasons on the bench at Nebraska Wesleyan, helping those teams post a 69-21 record and twice lead the nation in offensive efficiency.
“The people and the program will benefit greatly from Coach Hamilton’s charisma, commitment, and level of care,” Franklin College athletic director Andy Hendricks added. “It is clear Chris has an appreciation for the history of Indiana basketball and Franklin College’s program specifically, and he paints a great picture for how he plans to successfully and competitively lead the program into the future. His record as a player and coach foreshadows much to come for the Grizzlies.”
Softball
Warriors keep rolling
Maddy Myers drove in three runs and Josslynn Harbert had three hits as Class 4A No. 5 Whiteland defeated Martinsville, 11-5, on Wednesday. Winning pitcher Debbie Hill finished with 10 strikeouts for the Warriors (13-0, 7-0 Mid-State).
Royals handle Flashes
Keagan Rothrock struck out 13 and pitched a perfect game as Class 4A No. 1 Roncalli rolled to a 12-0 victory over Franklin Central. Rothrock and Carley Keller each drove in three runs for the Royals (12-0), with Rothrock homering and pounding out five hits in all. Courtney Keller and Abby Willis also hit home runs in the win.
Lancers blank Eminence
Kyah Streeval homered and MacKenzie Bieker struck out 15 while pitching a two-hit shutout at Edinburgh topped Eminence, 7-0. Streeval and Gracie Crawhorn had three hits apiece for the Lancers (6-7).
Grizzly Cubs suffer league loss
Franklin lost to Class 4A No. 4 Mooresville, 17-0. The Grizzly Cubs fall to 4-11 overall and 0-8 in the Mid-State Conference.
Baseball
Warriors top Artesians
Drew Helton pitched a complete game, striking out seven, and helped himself with a pair of runs batted in as Whiteland earned a 5-1 win at Martinsville. Maalik Perkins and DeJuan Helm each contributed two hits for the Warriors (9-5, 5-3 Mid-State).
Pioneers edge Grizzly Cubs
Class 4A No. 8 Mooresville scored in the bottom of the seventh inning and added another in the eighth to walk off a 3-2 home win over Franklin. Max Clark had three hits, including a solo home run, for the Grizzly Cubs (8-6, 5-3 Mid-State).
Girls tennis
Trojans edge Wildcats
A doubles sweep powered No. 13 Center Grove to a 3-2 win over No. 29 Lawrence North on Wednesday. Hudson Gilstorf and Annaliese Runkle won in straight sets at first doubles, while Madison Herron and Peri Small did the same in the second spot. Emerson Donaldson was victorious at third singles for the Trojans (6-4).
Whiteland falls to Flashes
Candace Stephenson was a straight-set winner at No. 2 singles, but Whiteland suffered a 4-1 loss to Franklin Central. The Warriors fall to 7-5 on the year.
Boys golf
Warriors pick up win
Will Davis’ 34 lead Whiteland past Triton Central, 169-196. Braydon Paterek added a 42 for the Warriors, followed by Garrett Butler (46) and Evan Meece (47).
