Local sports roundup: April 22
Softball
Ryan O’Leary: Witnessing an overdue watershed moment in women’s sports
By the time the gym doors were opened to the public, the line stretched through the corridor and outside. Half the waiting fans clad in Indiana Hoosier crimson, the other half in Purdue black and gold.
Brandon Butler: Niagara offers great fishing and much more
Niagara Falls is the main draw to Niagara County, New York, but the fishing is a close second. I recently visited the region to fish with Captain Frank Campbell, owner and operator of Niagara Region Charter Service. Pairing excellent fishing with exploring the natural wonders and history of one of America’s most exceptional tourism destinations made this a trip I’ll never forget.
Local sports roundup: April 20-21
Softball
Center Grove’s Butler excited for Hall of Fame honor
Those operating vehicles near Center Grove High School saw plenty of Emily Butler during the summer of 1995.
College notebook: Hill continues to excel for Trine softball
The Trine softball team lost to Calvin, 13-7, in the first game of a doubleheader despite sophomore Debbie Hill, a Whiteland graduate and the team’s starting pitcher, hitting a triple and working 4 2/3 innings in the circle.
Local sports roundup: April 18-19
Boys golf
Finchum has been a constant at third for Mount St. Joseph softball
The sands in the top half of Kaci Finchum’s softball hourglass lessen with each passing day.
Local sports roundup: April 17
Girls tennis
Franklin softball scores lopsided victory at Whiteland
As a former football coach, Ken Sears knows something about three-touchdown leads.