Local sports roundup: January 5
Girls basketball
Mike Beas: Purdue’s bowl loss another sign of flawed ‘system’
One has to hand it to the Citrus Bowl selection committee for having the foresight to pair apples vs. oranges.
Local roundup: January 4
Girls basketball
Whiteland’s senior core fuels wrestling success
Whiteland coach Anthony Meister recognized the hand he had been dealt well before the start of the 2019-20 season.
Brandon Butler: Winter bird counts gather valuable data
National Audubon Society has conducted an annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) since 1899. The data collected over the years has benefited science and conservation. Counting birds is an enjoyable way to spend time outdoors in the winter. If you are unable to venture outside, you can still participate by counting out your window or the passenger seat of a vehicle.
Willoughby back from injury, now starring for Manchester
The only games Logan Willoughby played the first half of his college career had the word ‘waiting’ in front of it.
Fleetwood’s versatility, confidence help power Indian Creek
If you ask Abby Fleetwood, it’s not a matter of if Indian Creek will still be playing on the final weekend of the girls basketball season — it’s a matter of who the opponent will be.
Local sports roundup: December 31
BOYS BASKETBALL
Top 10 Johnson County sports stories of 2022
As we bid adieu to 2022, it’s time to take a look back at what proved to be a banner year locally. Center Grove crowned team and individual state champions, while three other county schools had teams reach state title games before coming up one victory short.
Local sports roundup: December 30
GIRLS BASKETBALL