Local Sports

Changes continue for fall; Suspended sports for some leaves problems for others

School corporations continue to battle with the big question of whether or not to return to the physical classroom, and as a “trickle-down” of those decisions fall athletic schedules remain a moving target. Elkhart county made ... Read more...

Plymouth girls finish strong at Twin Lakes

Plymouth girls finish strong at Twin Lakes MONTICELLO – The Plymouth girls golf team competed in the Twin Lakes Invitational on Saturday afternoon at Tippecanoe Country Club in Monticello. Plymouth shot a 407 good for seventh ... Read more...

Lady Pilgrims off to great start

The Plymouth girls golf team opened up the 9 hole portion of their season Thursday evening at Pretty Lake Golf Club versus Chesterton and Winamac.  The Pilgrims swept the evening winning both the Varsity and JV matches.  Attached full ... Read more...

Elkhart county decision leaves NLC uncertain how the fall season will look

As the uncertainties swirl about what school attendance and athletics will look like in the coming fall, and even if they will be allowed to continue, some schools have decided to play for time and others have decided the risk is too ... Read more...

IHSAA will provide guidelines for member schools for a hopeful return

INDIANAPOLIS – In a press release issued on Thursday afternoon, the IHSAA announced that they will provide ongoing guidance as the various schools and teams around the state of Indiana continue to deal with the effects of the ... Read more...

Notre Dame opens ACC play against Duke, won’t play Navy

Notre Dame opens its season as an Atlantic Coast Conference football member against visiting Duke on Sept. 12 and won’t face Navy for the first time in more than nine decades as part of the ACC’s reconfigured schedule due to the ... Read more...

Big Red Open a big start to a challenging year for athletic funding

PLYMOUTH – With all the things that are up in the air about high school athletics there is at least some good news as the annual golf fundraiser for Plymouth athletics – the Art Thomas Big Red Open – is providing a great ... Read more...

Plymouth golfers lead into fall season

Plymouth golfers lead into fall season LAFAYETTE – The Plymouth High School Girls Golf Team traveled to Lafayette to compete in their first contest of the 2020 season. The event was hosted by Harrison High School and held at Coyote ... Read more...

LaVille’s Edison excited to be wearing two hats

LAKEVILLE – Challenging times have brought new challenges to someone who’s used to them. LaVille’s Michael Edison has started his first year as principal at the high school in the middle of a pandemic. Just another day at ... Read more...

E&B Pony champs

A few raindrops did not dampen the celebration of the E&B Paving baseball team after winning the Plymouth Pony League championship. Pictured are (front row, left to right): Tyler Palmer, Aiden Ruiz, Colton Sellers, Bennett Christy, ... Read more...

Plymouth, Glenn, LaVille move cautiously forward hoping for fall activities

PLYMOUTH – As the numbers continue to look grim in the fight against COVID-19 local school administrators are struggling with decisions that could literally affect life and death in their community. “You are used to making ... Read more...

Doubleheader weekend kicks off a big month for Plymouth Speedway

PLYMOUTH – While the national sports world grapples with the challenges of COVID-19, one of the first venues to open for the new season continues to race steadily ahead. Plymouth Speedway was one of the first race tracks in the ... Read more...

Preparing for the best; Plymouth football upbeat and waiting

PLYMOUTH – While the world grapples with the way to combat COVID-19 Plymouth’s Rockies are respecting the danger but grappling with how to combat the NLC football schedule at the same time. “Things have been going great ... Read more...

Zone’s Little Dribbler league returns

PLYMOUTH – The Zone’s ultra-popular Little Dribblers Beginners’ Basketball League will return late next month. Fundamental sessions and games will all take place on Tuesdays beginning Aug. 25. The league, which is open to ... Read more...

South Bend Cubs host Chicago Cubs watch party

The Cubs game will be shown on the video board with concessions available for purchase SOUTH BEND – The South Bend Cubs are proud to announce four Chicago Cubs Watch Parties will be held at Four Winds Field this season. The first event ... Read more...

IUSB volleyball honored with AVSB team academic award

IUSB volleyball honored with AVSB team academic award LEXINGTON – The Indiana University South Bend volleyball team was recognized for its outstanding scholastic efforts for the past academic year by the American Volleyball Coaches ... Read more...

World of Outlaws NOS Energy Drink Sprint Car Series

The World of Outlaws NOS Energy Sprint Car Series and partner tracks have worked closely with state and local agencies to bring some summer sizzle to the schedule by adding events across 10 different states to every weekend, eventually ... Read more...

The death of the teammate

This column first appeared in The Pilot News By Rusty Nixon Anybody who knows me knows that I’m just a “glass half full” guy, always looking for the bright side in every situation. I’ll pause here. Ok, is everybody ... Read more...

Plymouth grads honored with NJCAA academic selections

DONALDSON – Led by five soccer players, Ancilla College garnered 18 awards from the NJCAA All-Academic teams. The Chargers placed nine students on the second team (3.8-3.99 GPA) and nine on the third team (3.6-3.79). Several students ... Read more...

IHSAA by-law change may allow schools offering virtual classes to participate in sports

INDIANAPOLIS — A letter sent to member schools late last week appears as if high school student-athletes that are taking online courses to start the fall semester will still be able to participate in sports. Radio station WIBC in ... Read more...