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Dewey sisters help Xavier defeat N. Kentucky

Xavier’s Samantha Dewey, a Triton Central graduate, lines up a shot against Cincinnati on Sunday.

By JEFF BROWN - jbrown@shelbynews.com Rachel Dewey set up older sister Samantha Dewey for her second goal of the match which helped Xavier University’s women’s soccer team to a 4-0 victory Thursday over Northern Kentucky. Samantha Dewey, a Triton Centra

Golden Bears earn conference win over Cougars

Shelbyville’s Austin Dwenger won his No. 2 singles match against Greenfield-Central on Monday.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Shelbyville tennis team earned a Hoosier Heritage Conference win over Greenfield-Central on Monday.  Luke Asher and Layton Stieneker continued their fine season, improving to 10-1 and 6-0 in conference play with a 6-1,

Monster Jam to return to Indianapolis in February

STAFF REPORT The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today returns to Indianapolis for another high-octane weekend featuring the ultimate mix of highflying action and four-wheel excitement at Lucas Oil Stadium on Feb. 8-9 of 2020. Fe

Standing out

Shelbyville's Malea Terrell goes for a kill against Southwestern earlier this season. Volleyball in Shelby County has been strong this fall.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Like most seasons, fall sports are flying by this year. We are already in Week 5 of football while area golf teams, which had an early start, are preparing for sectional play Monday. That said, I wanted to take the time to

Shelby County cross country well represented at Whiteland Invitational

Shelby County was well represented Saturday at the Whiteland Invitational. From left to right, Shelbyville’s Matt Baker stands with Waldron’s Jacob James, Ethan Trueblood and Madeline Douglas after the race.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Shelbyville, Southwestern, Morristown and Waldron cross country teams competed at the Whiteland Invitational on Saturday.  Matt Baker led the Golden Bear boys with a fourth-place finish in 17:05. Also for SHS, Mikey La

M. Richards leads Golden Bears at HHC golf meet

Shelbyville’s Madison Richards finished with a 93 Saturday at the Hoosier Heritage Conference golf meet.

STAFF REPORT Shelbyville hosted the Hoosier Heritage Conference golf meet Saturday at River’s Edge Golf Course.  Madison Richards led the Golden Bears with a round of 93 to receive honorable mention honors.  The New Palestine Dragons won the first H

All-Conference Girls

Submitted photo Southwestern’s Lily Kerber, left, and Lexi Wilkins, right, were named all-conference on Saturday after the Mid-Hoosier Conference golf meet at Timbergate in Edinburgh. Edinburgh won the meet with a 416. SW was second with a 449 and Morristown

Back on top

Waldron's Dakota Tillison returns a shot at No. 1 doubles Saturday.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Ryan Berkemeier started to pace. Making his way around the tennis courts at Southwestern on Saturday, Berkemeier could anticipate what was about to happen. Shouting words of encouragement to his players during the Shelby County

Prep Report: Schaf records third consecutive shutout in HHC win

Shelbyville keeper Kaleb Schaf looks for a teammate on Thursday at New Palestine. The Golden Bears won 4-0 as Schaf recorded his third consecutive shutout.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Shelbyville goalie Kaleb Schaf recorded his third straight shutout Thursday in a 4-0 win over Hoosier Heritage Conference foe New Palestine. This is Schaf’s first season starting for the varsity team.  “The sta

National Youth Championships to be held at Blue River Park

- STAFF REPORT Blue River Sports Authority/Shelby County and Shelbyville have been selected by the Cross Country Coaches as hosts for the 2019 National Youth Championships. The competition will take place Nov. 23, 2019 at the Blue River Cross Country Course in Shel

Shelbyville drops HHC road contest

Shelbyville lost at New Castle on Friday in HHC play, 50-0.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com NEW CASTLE — Shelbyville is searching for consistency at a key position. Unfortunately, the injury bug continues to bite the Golden Bears. Shelbyville lost its starting quarterback, senior Riley Stevens, in a We

Hot competition

Shelbyville’s Emma Sandman throws the ball in to a teammate on Thursday against Triton Central.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Few opponents have been able to stop Triton Central forward Sarah Hahn this season. That trend continued Thursday at Shelbyville on a hot afternoon for soccer.  Hahn finished with a hat trick in the 5-2 win as the visiting

Waldron, Southwestern to battle at Shelby Co. Tournament

Southwestern's Grant Emerick uses a forehand to return the ball. The Spartans host the Shelby County Tournament today.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Southwestern tennis team hosts this season's Shelby County Tournament today. The Spartans will take on the Waldron Mohawks in the first contest, which begins at 10 a.m.  Triton Central and Morristown will begin as soon

Triton Central regroups with shutout win at home

Triton Central running back Keaton Kermode looks for an opening.

By JEFF BROWN - jbrown@shelbynews.com FAIRLAND — The shutout was important to Tim Able. With Monrovia rolling down the field midway through the fourth quarter, Foster Knight fumbled into the end zone and Triton Central recovered to preserve the zero on the sc

Lux throws two TDs in Missouri Baptist loss

Missouri Baptist quarterback John Lux threw for 262 yards and two touchdowns in a 45-37 loss Saturday to St. Ambrose.

By JEFF BROWN - jbrown@shelbynews.com John Lux threw two touchdowns but it was not enough to lead Missouri Baptist to a home-opening win Saturday in St. Louis. The Shelbyville graduate completed 26 of 48 passing attempts for 262 yards and two touchdowns but St. Amb

Mohawks improve to 9-4 with win over Indiana Deaf

Southwestern’s Lily Kerber led the Spartans with a round of 50 Tuesday against Edinburgh and Indian Creek.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Waldron volleyball team improved to 9-4 this season with a 3-0 win over Indiana Deaf on Tuesday. The Mohawks won 25-21, 25-13, 25-9.  Lauren Fischer led WHS with 11 kills in the win. Nichole Garner had eight kills and

No. 7 Triton Central returns home to host Monrovia

Triton Central's Hayden Kermode (23) and Keaton Kermode (2) anticipate the snap last week at Lutheran.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Tigers are looking to get back on track after a rough second half against Class A No. 1 Lutheran last week. Class 2A No. 7 Triton Central hosts conference foe Monrovia in Week 4.  After two lopsided wins over Cascade a

Back on the road

Shelbyville's Hunter Hounshell breaks up a pass last week against Delta.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Last week, the Golden Bears hosted a team that relied heavily on its run game. This week in practice, however, the Shelbyville football team has been preparing for a different type of attack.  According to SHS head coach M