Brandon Butler: Mixed emotions before first African hunting trip
The Dark Continent has loomed as a dream for decades. By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be wheels up to South Africa on safari. It doesn’t seem real.
Girls golf: Season preview
When Cale Hoover took over as Center Grove’s girls golf coach, the Trojans hadn’t advanced to the state finals since 2015 — a long drought by Center Grove standards.
Local sports roundup: July 30
Baseball
With Whiteland behind him, Cooper ready to beat cancer again
During his time as a youth football coach in the Warren and Lawrence Townships, Doug Cooper learned pretty quickly that children have a way of being able to tell which adults have their hearts in it.
State baseball champion Greenwood ready for regional tournament
The prospect of a six-hour car ride from Greenwood to the northern reaches of Michigan is one most teenagers wouldn’t embrace.
Greenwood teen to be honored at Little League World Series
Young baseball players across America are busy trying to earn a trip to Williamsport, Pennsylvania for next month’s Little League World Series.
Throwback Thursday: Former state champ Higgens remains an active runner
Once Sarah Higgens laces up her running shoes each morning, donning headphones isn’t part of the plan.
Mike David: Golf driving Indiana into the future
Golf in Indiana is stronger than ever and making a huge impact in communities across our state. More than just a favorite pastime or exclusive hobby, it’s a significant driver of jobs, capital investment, tourism spending, and charitable contributions, while also enhancing quality of life and teaching life lessons to youth from all backgrounds.
Artificial turf movement shows no signs of slowing down
Much has changed since Center Grove became the first Indiana high school to install an artificial surface at its football stadium.
Edinburgh bowler places third in national tourney
When the Junior Gold national bowling tournament began in 1998, Chris Jones came away with a third-place finish.