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NE8 foe East Noble beats Braves

KENDALLVILLE - It could have been a game to revitalize a program, a touchstone to build on.
Instead, a good start was squashed by a great team as Bellmont dropped a 62-41 decision to East Noble in Northeast 8 conference play Saturday.

Jets win Regionals ahead of Bellmont and South Adams

“We talked all week about putting it away early and putting everyone through and taking control.”

Jets lose road game to Leo

LEO — In the 60-year history of boys' basketball between Adams Central and Leo—including decades when they were in the Allen County Athletic Conference and sometimes played twice (regular season and conference tourney) in one year—the Lions have dominated the Jets to the tune of 56 victorie

Hot Stove League: Bryce Harper and his future

     When the ills of winter were at their worst in the 1800s and later, farmers and other locals would meet once a week around a hot stove, maybe at a shop or someone's home, and discuss the bright light that would soon thaw them out; baseball.

BAGUBAs look to win second ever Regional title

     Adams Central will walk into the Jay County gymnasium Saturday morning as the favorite to win the second Regional title in school history and the first in 30 years with 11 wrestlers, the most in the 19-team field.

No. 3 Squaws stomp no. 4 Lady Knights in 1st round

OSSIAN — Meghan Busick and Grace Hunter combined for 44 points in the Squaws second win over NE8 rival Norwell. Coming into the game, Bellmont was the number three team in 3A, while Norwell was ranked fourth, according to AP polls.

AC wins Sectionals, 5 Jets, 2 Braves and 1 Star place 1st

     With a slim 199-192 lead over rival Jay County, Adams Central cranked out a near-perfect placement round, winning nine of twelve matches to win the fifth sectional title in school history and the first since 2013.

Cool it — Fuelling In

An excerpt from Saturday's editorial:

That's just grace

I knew there was something special about her. I could tell instantly.
I was sent to Bellmont to take some shots of the volleyball team during the pre-season. Coach Craig Krull gave me total access. One-by-one I snapped mug shots. Finally Grace Hunter came through the line.