Noah Cressell signs a letter of intent to wrestle at North Dakota State University. Looking on are (front, from left) his parents Elisa Cressell, Matthew Cressell, (back, from left) Athletic Director Matt Stone, coach Jake O'Neill, assistant coach Chad Ulmer and WHS principal Kyle Wieland. Photo by Joseph Slacian

By Joseph Slacian

Wabash's Noah Cressell signed a letter of intent Wednesday, Nov. 8, to wrestle for North Dakota State University.

Located in Fargo, N.D., North Dakota State has an NCAA Division 1 wrestling program and participates in the Big 12.

“In Indiana, it’s all about basketball,” Cressell told The Paper of Wabash County when discussing why he chose to attend North Dakota State. “In North Dakota it’s about football and wrestling.”

Hayes Sturtsman (front, center) will continue his academic and baseball career at Indiana Tech. Pictured with him at a letter signing ceremony are Autumn and Andy Sturtsman, along with Indiana Tech head baseball coach Kip McWilliams and Manchester High School head baseball coach Jack Rupley (back). Photo by Eric Christiansen

By Eric Christiansen

NORTH MANCHESTER -- Hayes Sturtsman's dream is coming true.

A Manchester High School baseball player, Sturtsman will continue his education and baseball career at Indiana Tech, Fort Wayne.

“It's crazy. It's what I've always dreamed of. You never thing it's going to happen when you are little,” Sturtsman said. “I'm kind of speechless."

By Bill Barrows

Southwood continued to keep rolling as they beat Adams Central on the road last Friday night 50-27. The Knights (11-1) will travel to Parker City to take on the Monroe Central Golden Bears, also (11-1) on the road this week for the regional 43 title. Monroe Central beat Sheridan 26-7 last week for the 1A Sectional title.

Emmanuel Christian players Jocelynn Samuel (left) and Jaeden Younce (right) were named to the all-tourney team at the Indiana Association of Christian Schools state volleyball tourney. Coach Chenoa Miller (center) was named IACS Coach of the Year. Photo provided

By The Paper staff

Emmanuel Christian’s volleyball team repeated as state champions in the Indiana Association of Christian Schools.

Emmanuel went into the tournament as the number one seed.  After winning the first game, against Chapel Hill, the Eagles were defeated by Valparaiso in the second game.  The third game (against Grace Plymouth) was a must win in order to compete for the State title.  Emmanuel beat Plymouth in order to make it into the championship game.