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Player of the Week

Snider's Brandon Logan runs through drills during practice (9/18/23).

Football Player of the Week: Snider’s Brandon Logan

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 7:16 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Football Player of the Week is Snider junior safety Brandon Logan.

High School

The Northrop boys soccer team (9/19/23).

Both Northrop soccer teams beat Bishop Luers

Updated: Sep. 20, 2023 at 12:03 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Both varsity soccer teams at Northrop stayed perfect in the SAC with wins over Bishop Luers on Tuesday night.

College

The Purdue Fort Wayne women's volleyball team during a timeout (9/19/23).

Mastodons fall to Oakland in women’s volleyball

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 11:52 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The Purdue Fort Wayne women’s volleyball team started league play with a loss, falling to visiting Oakland 3-0 (25-23, 25-15, 25-21).

High School

Homestead's Braylee Morris lines up a shot against Carroll (9/18/23).

Homestead girls soccer defeats Carroll, Charger boys beat Spartans

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:12 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Homestead and Carroll met in boys and girls soccer on Monday night, with each school claiming one victory.

High School

The Angola volleyball team gathers during a timeout (9/18/23).

Angola volleyball stays perfect with win over Homestead, Blackhawk Christian beats Columbia City

Updated: Sep. 19, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Angola improved to 15-0 on the season, with a 3-0 (25-22, 25-14, 25-17) win at Homestead on Monday night.

Sports

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is hit, as he enters the end zone for his second touchdown...

Richardson scores twice before leaving with concussion as Colts beat Texans 31-20

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 5:00 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Anthony Richardson rushed for two touchdowns before leaving with a concussion and Gardner Minshew threw for 171 yards and a TD as the Indianapolis Colts held off the Houston Texans for a 31-20 win on Sunday.

Sports

Homestead's Addison Knoblauch races ahead of the pack at West Noble's cross country meet on...

Homestead’s Knoblauch dominates again at Chuck Schlemmer Memorial XC Invitational

Updated: Sep. 17, 2023 at 12:23 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Homestead’s Addison Knoblauch won yet another cross country meet by nearly a minute-and-a-half ahead of the field on Saturday morning at West Noble H.S.

The Score

Snider players celebrate after their win over Carroll (9/15/23).

THE SCORE: Logan’s pick sixes lead Snider to win over Carroll

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 12:13 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Snider’s Brandon Logan returned two interceptions for touchdowns in the final moments of the first half, leading Snider to a 27-24 win over Carroll.

Pro Sports

Carlos Luis grounds out for the final out of the TinCaps 2023 season.

TinCaps season ends with loss to Loons

Updated: Sep. 16, 2023 at 12:01 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps fell in game three of their playoff series against Great Lakes, losing 2-1. The Loons advance to the Midwest League Championship Series. The TinCaps’ season is over.

Pro Sports

Great Lakes Loons players celebrate after their win against the TinCaps in game two.

TinCaps fall to Loons in game two, face must-win situation on Friday

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 10:22 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps were unable to end their playoff series at Great Lakes on Thursday night, falling to the Loons 3-2 in game two.
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High School

Meet Lack Taing: Refugee finds a home in South Adams sports

Updated: Sep. 14, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
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By Dean Pantazi
In September of 1979, 14-year-old Lack Taing fled war-torn Cambodia, and arrived in Berne.

Player of the Week

Football Player of the Week: North Side’s Brauntae Johnson

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:57 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Football Player of the Week is North Side senior quarterback Brauntae Johnson.

High School

Carroll boys soccer battles for 2-1 win over Northrop

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 11:54 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Carroll defeated previously unbeaten Northrop 2-1 on Wednesday night. Finn Stafford and Alex Jones scored the two Charger goals. Miguel Gonzales provided Northrop’s goal.

Pro Sports

Baez and bulllpen stifle Loons, Zavala launches homer in TinCaps playoff win

Updated: Sep. 13, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
TinCaps fans had waited six years for another playoff game at Parkview Field. The team awarded their patience on Tuesday night.

Sports

Argus captures his second Senior City golf title

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:16 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Bill Argus won his second Fort Wayne senior city golf tournament on Monday night at Coyote Creek.

Sports

Manager Mathews breeds winning mentality

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 3:01 AM EDT
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By WPTA Staff
First-year manager Jonathan Mathews leads the Fort Wayne TinCaps into their first playoffs appearance, since 2017.

Sports

Bellmont girls soccer shuts out Leo 1-0

Updated: Sep. 12, 2023 at 2:39 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Bellmont girls soccer (6-2-2) defeated Leo (5-2-2) at Lions Field on Monday night.

Sports

TinCaps secure first playoff berth in six years

Updated: Sep. 11, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
The Fort Wayne Tincaps rooted on the same team it hopes to beat in the playoffs, as the Great Lakes Loons defeated the West Michigan Whitecaps on Sunday afternoon, thus, securing a first place finish for the TinCaps in the Midwest League East Division and securing a first playoff berth for Fort Wayne, since 2017.

Sports

TinCaps 7-1 win over Dragons sets up opportunity at playoffs in season finale

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
The Fort Wayne TinCaps Kervin Pichardo smashed the first of his two home runs in the fifth inning to give his team the lead in Saturday night’s 7-1 win over the Dayton Dragons.

Sports

Northrop’s Wilson, Homestead Knoblauch run away with XC invitational wins

Updated: Sep. 10, 2023 at 12:09 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Northrop’s Conyer Wilson and Homestead’s Addison Knoblauch ran away from the competition at the Northrop cross country invitational boys and girls meets on Saturday.

The Score

THE SCORE: New Haven defeats Leo in overtime, Heritage wins against South Adams

Updated: Sep. 9, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth and Chris Ryan
New Haven earned a huge win on Friday night, defeating rival Leo 42-41 in overtime.

Pro Sports

Dragons walk-off TinCaps, Fort Wayne still holds playoff position

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 11:46 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps didn’t help their cause on Thursday night, but Fort Wayne does still hold the inside track for a playoff berth this season.

Player of the Week

Football Player of the Week: Heritage’s Kobe Meyer

Updated: Sep. 7, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Football Player of the Week is Heritage senior quarterback Kobe Meyer.

Pro Sports

TinCaps win slugfest at Dayton to maintain lead in standings

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 11:48 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps picked up another critical victory on Wednesday night, beating the Dragons 13-9.

College

Walk-On Wonder: Castaneda’s unconventional path to soccer stardom

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 7:08 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Sam Castaneda needed to earn a spot as a walk-on to start her college career at Indiana Wesleyan.

Sports

Bishop Dwenger’s Farrar drills go-ahead in 2-1 comeback win over Concordia

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:29 AM EDT
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By WPTA Staff
Bishop Dwenger’s Joey Farrar drove over half the length of the field, scoring a spectacular sliding shot, to give the Saints the lead in a 2-1 win at Concordia Lutheran on Tuesday night.

Sports

Bellmont volleyball beats Homestead 3-1 in clash of heavyweights

Updated: Sep. 6, 2023 at 12:17 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Bellmont volleyball (15-1) started out strong in a 3-1 win at Homestead (9-3) on Tuesday night.

Pro Sports

Heritage grad Saalfrank called up to Arizona Diamondbacks

Updated: Sep. 4, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Andrew Saalfrank has made it to ‘The Show.’ The Arizona Diamondbacks called up the lefty pitcher to the Major League level on Monday.

Sports

TinCaps atop division after blanking Cubs 2-0 in regular season home finale

Updated: Sep. 3, 2023 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By WPTA Staff
The Fort Wayne TinCaps shut out the South Bend Cubs 2-0 in their regular season home finale on Sunday night.

Sports

Saint Francis allows 31 unanswered points in 45-28 opening night loss to Saint Xavier

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 11:39 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
The Saint Francis Cougars came out firing against Saint Xavier in their season opener, only to allow 31 straight points in a 45-28 loss on Saturday night at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium.

The Score

THE SCORE: New Haven posts big first half in win over DeKalb, Bluffton coasts past South Adams

Updated: Sep. 2, 2023 at 12:04 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth and Chris Ryan
New Haven took a five touchdown lead in the first half, going on to beat DeKalb 48-28 on Friday night.

High School

Coach Pickens leaves Wayne basketball program

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 5:03 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
After one of the best seasons in program history, Wayne will need to find a new leader for it’s boys basketball team.

Sports

New Haven Bulldogs Washington right where he belongs

Updated: Sep. 1, 2023 at 3:13 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Senior wideout Ajani Washington is back to playing football with the friends he grew up with in New Haven, including five-star Ohio State commit receiver Mylan Graham.

College

Bloomington to Bishop D’Arcy: Former IU walk-ons ready for debut at Saint Francis

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 11:45 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
A trio of former Indiana Hoosiers will continue their college football journey this year at Saint Francis. Quarterback Grant Gremel, running back Brett Wethington, and running back McCall Ray all joined the Cougars earlier this year as graduate transfers.

Pro Sports

Bender, Doersching lead TinCaps to win over South Bend

Updated: Aug. 31, 2023 at 10:14 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Colton Bender and Griffin Doersching had big nights at the plate, in Fort Wayne’s 8-5 win over South Bend on Thursday night.

Pro Sports

TinCaps hold on for 3-2 win over South Bend

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 11:43 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps took an early lead and held on late to pick up a 3-2 win over South Bend Wednesday night, in the final homestand of the 2023 season.

Player of the Week

Football Player of the Week: Woodlan’s Braden Smith

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 8:17 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Football Player off the Week is Woodlan senior wide receiver Braden Smith.

Pro Sports

TinCaps fall to South Bend in first game of final homestand

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps push for the playoffs took a hit on Tuesday night, with an 8-3 loss against South Bend.

High School

Carroll battles for 1-0 boys soccer win at Bishop Dwenger

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 11:56 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Nick Butler scored the only goal of the game, late in the second half, securing a 1-0 win for Carroll against Bishop Dwenger.

High School

Bellmont volleyball stays unbeaten with win over Blackhawk Christian, Carroll sweeps Columbia City

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:08 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Bellmont volleyball stayed unbeaten, handing Blackhawk Christian its first loss of the season in a 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-1) sweep.

High School

Leo picks up 11-0 win over New Haven in girls soccer

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The Leo girls soccer team posted an 11-0 win over New Haven on Monday evening.

Sports

Wayne Generals Doughty noticed by millions for kindness on the field

Updated: Aug. 29, 2023 at 12:02 AM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Wayne junior Victur Doughty helped an injured Northrop sophomore, Jerquaden Guilford, off the field last Friday night.

Sports

Homestead grad Eigner wins World Long Drive World Championship for amateur level

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 6:46 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Homestead grad Andrew Eigner won the World Long Drive Championship for the Amateur Division on Sunday afternoon at WLD Kingsport.

Sports

Carroll and Homestead soccer sweep double-headers

Updated: Aug. 27, 2023 at 12:22 AM EDT
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By WPTA Staff
The Carroll and Homestead boys soccer teams each won both of their matches at the Chargers round robin tournament on Saturday.

The Score

THE SCORE: Carroll survives against Warren Central, Snider wins at East Noble

Updated: Aug. 26, 2023 at 12:05 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth and Chris Ryan
Carroll scored a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, to pick up an 18-14 win at home against Warren Central. Snider picked up another impressive road victory, beating East Noble 45-28.

Sports

Concordia’s Mannigel believes in his youngest Cadets team

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:02 PM EDT
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By Chris Ryan
Concordia Lutheran football head coach Tim Mannigel had never coached a roster with less than six seniors on it, until this year.

Pro Sports

Luis and Doersching homer in TinCaps win at Great Lakes

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 11:40 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The TinCaps picked up a win in their second game at Great Lakes this week, beating the Loons 6-3.

College

Trine football looks to limit mistakes in 2023

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:50 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The Trine football program heads into the 2023 season with optimism, eager to move past a disappointing finish to last year’s campaign.

Player of the Week

Football Player of the Week: Snider’s Ke’ron Billingsley

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 7:35 PM EDT
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Football Player of the Week is Snider senior quarterback Ke’ron Billingsley.

High School

Bellmont volleyball stays unbeaten with 3-0 win at Concordia

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 12:00 AM EDT
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By Zach Groth
Bellmont’s girls volleyball team picked up another 3-0 (25-17, 25-19, 25-9) win Tuesday evening at Concordia.
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