Owen Yeadon drains a three for the Wabash Apaches. Photo by Gary Andrews

By Gary Andrews

The Wabash boys’ basketball team ended its regular season Friday with a 44-28 loss to Elwood. The Apaches have a 5-17 record heading in to this week’s sectional.

Elwood got the early jump on the Apaches, jumping out to a 9-2 lead before two Tyler Hough free throws ended the quarter with Wabash trailing 9-4.

By Gary Andrews

The Southwood boys basketball team ended their regular season on a high note, defeating Bluffton 53-47 on senior night to improve to 13-9 heading to the post season.

The Knights jumped on the Tigers early, leading 19-11 after one and 31-21 at the half. Bluffton cut the margin to 7 after three, with the Knights holding on for the 53-47 final.

Leaders were: Brandin Frazier 16 points, 9 rebounds; Carson Blair 16 points 3 rebounds; Alex Harmon 15 points 12 rebounds 8 blocks 3 steals; Noah Kirk 4 points 4 rebounds; Nathan Hollars 2 points 2 rebounds; Robbie Cole 8 assists

Southwood’s Robbie Cole (34) drives for two of his 19 points on Friday night against Northfield. Photo by Gary Andrews

By Gary Andrews

The Southwood boys’ basketball team was one win away from a piece of the Three Rivers Conference title and needed a win over county rival Northfield to get that share Friday. Jumping out to a quick 7-0 start the Knights defended home court by defeating Northfield 64-46 to share the TRC title with Tippecanoe Valley and Manchester.

The quick start was just that as Carson Blair took the Alex Harmon tip off and drained a three just four seconds into the game. Robbie Cole and Brandin Frazier then hit back to back buckets for the 7-0 lead. Tanner Wilcox stopped the run with a bucket with Alex Harmon answering. Jared Short made it 9-3 with a bucket when Noah Kirk hit from long range for a 12-3 Knight lead. The Norse would respond with buckets from Heath Miller and Noah Shear to cut the lead to 12-7 when Mathew Norse drained a three to give the Knights a 15-7 lead. Austin Burns finished the scoring in the quarter as Southwood led 15-9 after one.

The Wabash Lady Apaches basketball team poses for a team shot after winning the regional title on Saturday in Lapel. Photo by Gary Andrews

By Gary Andrews

After winning their seventh straight sectional title the Wabash Lady Apaches made the trip to Lapel on Saturday for the second straight year in search of that elusive regional crown.

It was no easy task as Wabash took on No.9 Shenandoah in game one, holding off a late Raider charge for a 50-47 win and another shot at a regional title. No. 10 Fountain Central defeated Sheridan on a buzzer beater in game two, setting up the championship game. The Lady Apaches trailed most of the game before wearing down the taller Mustangs in the fourth for an exciting 60-52 win to earn the schools first ever girls regional crown.

Southwood’s Abby Houlihan is joined by her parents, Vicki Houlihan (front row, from left) and Scott Houlihan as she signs a letter of intent to play golf at Indiana University Kokomo. She is joined by (back row, from left) Southwood Athletic Director Tom Finicle, IUK Athletic Director Brandon Podgorski, Southwood Golf Coach Rod Cole, and Southwood Assistant Coach JoDee Dale. Photo by Gary Andrews

By Gary Andrews

Southwood senior Abby Houlihan became the first recruit for the new golf program at Indiana University Kokomo. Houlihan signed her letter of intent Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Southwood.

While holding or being a part of 15  golf school records while at Southwood, Houlihan will be looked upon by the Cougars as a leader with the opportunity at playing number one right away.

By Gary Andrews

The Manchester boys’ basketball team fell to Columbia City, 53-39, on Friday.

Columbia City jumped on the Squires in the first quarter to grab a 13-7 lead before doubling up on the Squires in the second 14-7 to lead 27-14 at the half.

By Gary Andrews

The field has been set for the boys basketball sectional at Oak Hill beginning on Tuesday, March 3.

Tuesday : Manchester vs. North Miami, 7 p.m.

Wednesday : Northfield vs. Oak Hill. Wed, 6 p.m.

Wednesday: Cass vs. Wabash. Wed, 7:30 p.m.

Friday : Southwood vs. Manchester/North Miami winner 6  p.m.

Friday : Northfield/Oak Hill winner vs. Cass/Wabash winner 7:30 p.m.

Saturday : Championship  7:30 p.m.

By Gary Andrews

The Southwood boys’ varsity basketball team won at Maconaquah, 62-39, Saturday. With the win the Knights have won seven games in a row and nine of their last 10 to move their season record to 12-8, securing a third straight winning season.

Leaders were: Alex Harmon 16 points, 13 rebounds,  4 blocks,  2 steals; Matt Nose 12 points,  4 rebounds; Carson Blair 11 points,  4 assist,  5 rebounds,  2 steals; Noah Kirk 9 points,  6 assist,  3 steals, and Robbie Cole 6 points, 6 rebounds,  2 assist.