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Yellow Jackets compete against Greenwood Christian

Morristown’s Ryeland Brewer prepares to tee off on Thursday against Greenwood Christian.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Morristown golf team competed against Greenwood Christian Academy on Thursday at Smock Golf Course. The Yellow Jackets fell 219-258.  The team’s top four scorers were all close together. Delaney Corrn led the tea

'Empire of Hope' raises over $46K

Retired Quarter Horse Champion Tiny’s First Pepsi, winner of more than $300,000 and now serving as a pony horse, ridden by Justin Keiser for the Ron Brown Stable at Indiana Grand.

STAFF REPORT Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ: CZR), announced the final tally of funding raised during the recent “Empire of Hope” event Saturday, July 20, 2019. A total of $46,877.95 was collected through various activities and fundraising ef

Pacers preseason game schedule features trip to India

STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers announced Wednesday their 2019 National Basketball Association preseason schedule that will have them making a historic trip to India for two games. The Pacers open the preseason, Friday, Oct. 4, in Mumbai, India

M. Richards, Carpenter lead SHS

Shelbyville’s Robbin Carpenter hits a shot towards the green. The Golden Bears fell to Pendleton Heights on Wednesday, 176-198. Madison Richards led the team with a round of 43. Carpenter finished with a 49, Kaylee Tackett a 52 and Jill Linville a 54. Kate Linville and Karaline Richards each shot a 56. Submitted photo

Olivo named 'Groom of the Week' at Indiana Grand

Jesus Olivo has been recognized as “Groom of the Week” at Indiana Grand.

- STAFF REPORT Most 18-year-old students are focused on school activities, but Jesus Olivo has a different passion. He assists with his father’s stable of Thoroughbred and Quarter Horses based in rural Connersville, Ind. and because of his hard work, he was r

High expectations

The Golden Bears gather before a match last season.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Although the Golden Bears had success in Andrew Fuller’s first season at Shelbyville, the honeymoon period is over. Fuller has earned his team’s trust. Now, expectations are as high as ever for the SHS volleyball pr

TC's Shilling makes hole-in-one

TC junior Morgan Shilling on hole No. 17 at Greensburg Country Club after making a hole-in-one.Submitted photo

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Triton Central's Morgan Shilling had a night to remember Tuesday. Shilling hit a hole-in-one on hole No. 17 against Greensburg at the Greensburg Country Club.  "That was impressive," said TC head coach Michael Buck of the

Morristown golf team eager for experience

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com MORRISTOWN — Tom Workman knows talent when he sees it. Although inexperienced, the Morristown girls’ golf team has potential. Even better? They want to improve, which makes Workman’s job much easier. Workman,

Hoosier hero

- STAFF REPORT Kent Benson, member of the 1976 Indiana University undefeated NCAA National Championship team, will provide a program during the Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) Fellowship Night set for Thursday, Aug. 29. The eve

Attacking together

Morristown setter Emma Theobald returns for another season with the Yellow Jackets.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com MORRISTOWN – In high school, Stephanie Clayton never imagined herself as the head coach of the Morristown volleyball program. A former player for the Yellow Jackets, Clayton, who graduated in 2009, has always lo

Athlete of the Week

Elizabeth Kemper School: Triton Central Class: Senior Sport: Golf Notes: Triton Central senior Elizabeth Kemper carded an 81 on Saturday at the Greensburg Invitational. The 81 broke Triton Central's school record for 18 holes

Down the line

Southwestern's Anthony Atwood focuses on the ball in a contest last season.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com -Waldron Mohawks Head Coach: Ryan Berkemeier Top returnees: Shawn Cole, Parker Huffman, Dalen Williams, Ian Carter, Dakota Tillison Key losses: Cody Beal, Bryce Flippen Top newcomers:<

Pacers to open season against Pistons

Indiana's Myles Turner looks to get around Celtics forward Gordon Haywardin a game last season.

- STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana Pacers will open the 2019-20 National Basketball Association season in Bankers Life Fieldhouse, Wednesday, Oct. 23, against their Central Division rival, the Detroit Pistons, the NBA announced. The Pacers, coming off

Down the line

Waldron's Shawn Cole returns a shot in a match last season.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Tennis previews for Shelby County teams:  -Waldron Mohawks Head Coach: Ryan Berkemeier. Top returnees: Shawn Cole, Parker Huffman, Dalen Williams, Ian Carter, Dakota Tillison. Key losses

Family first

A large group of former athletes, coaches, friends and family gathered Saturday night for a surprise retirement party for Shelbyville High School track and field pole vaulting coach Steve Nuthak, kneeling center.

By JEFF BROWN - jbrown@shelbynews.com A self-taught vaulter believes it’s time to put family first after a 28-year coaching career at his alma mater.  Steve Nuthak, a 1983 Shelbyville High School graduate, recently announced his retirement from the Golde