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Shelbyville freshman breaks school record in long jump

Shelbyville freshman Megan Eads broke the school record in the long jump Tuesday at the Shelbyville Regional.

By KATRINA BRANSON - kbranson@shelbynews.com Area athletes competed in the Shelbyville Regional for track and field Tuesday. Competing for the Golden Bears was freshman Megan Eads in long jump. Although she didn't qualify for state, Eads did walk away with an eight

Oladipo named to All-Defensive First Team

- STAFF REPORT INDIANAPOLIS – Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo was named Wednesday to the 2017-18 NBA All-Defensive First Team. Oladipo led the NBA in steals with 2.4 per game and his 177 steals were the most in the NBA since Ricky Rubio recorded

Extra innings

Shelbyville sophomore third baseman Morgan Stieneker throws a ball to first base on Tuesday during the Golden Bears' win over Columbus East.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com ST. LEON – After falling to Shelbyville 10-0 in its last contest against the Golden Bears, Columbus East brought a different approach to its sectional game Tuesday at East Central. Small ball. The Olympians put pressure o

Shelbyville softball players turn in fine campaigns

Shelbyville head softball coach Mark Hensley encourages Golden Bears freshman Addisenn Weaver before she takes the field. Weaver finished fourth in the HHC in runs scored in her first season playing varsity.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Hoosier Heritage Conference released its weekly report Monday for softball. A group of Golden Bear softball players are among the final statistical leaders in the conference. Shelbyville finished its HHC season at 4-3 with

What a ride

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com When players leave the Shelbyville softball program, at least recently anyway, they do not go to college to sit back and watch. They go to compete. Sophomore Abey Bass, freshmen Hannah File, Natalie Weber and Jaclyn Tackett and

Area players named all-conference

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Mid-Hoosier Conference announced all-conference teams Monday for baseball and softball. Hauser head baseball coach Nathan Long was named Coach of the Year. For softball, Edinburgh head coach Stephen Clark received the award

Worth the wait

The TC No. 2 doubles team ofColleen Sanders and Emily LeMasters won their match over Southwestern'sEmma Engel and Shelbi Guy 6-0, 6-0 on Saturday.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com Those involved will likely remember May 19 for a very long time. With the match lasting over four and a half hours, with pop up showers in between, the Triton Central and Southwestern tennis teams walked away from the Shelbyvil

Southwestern, Triton Central advance to Shelbyville Sectional final

Southwestern's Abby Sweet hits a shot at No. 2 singles during the Shelbyville Sectional.

By KATRINA BRANSON - Thursday’s girls’ sectional tennis semifinals saw Southwestern and Triton Central advancing to the Shelbyville Sectional final. The Spartans posted a 4-1 victory over Morristown in order to advance. The lone winner for the Yellow

Strong third inning lifts TC over Waldron

Triton Central catcher Keaton Kermode waits for a sign in a game this season. The Tigers beat Waldron 7-4 on Friday.

By KATRINA BRANSON - kbranson@shelbynews.com FAIRLAND – Friday evening Triton Central took on county rival Waldron for a rainy night of baseball. Behind its offense, Triton Central would take the lead early and keep it, ultimately winning 7-4. The T

SHS baseball sweeps Greenfield-Central

File photoShelbyville senior Damon hits a ball in a game this season. hit two home runs on Friday at Greenfield-Central.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Shelbyville baseball team improved to 13-10 with a sweep of Greenfield-Central on Friday, earning its fifth straight victory heading into postseason play. The team finishes the year with a 6-8 record in the HHC. SHS won Gam

James wins sectional title in 3,200-meter run

Waldron sophomore Jacob James during the 3,200-meter run Thursday at Columbus North. James set a massive personal record in the event en route to winning a sectional title.

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com COLUMBUS – Somehow, Jacob James had enough energy to stand on two feet and celebrate. Even if he didn’t after winning the longest race of the night, a small group in blue hanging around the outer fence at the C

TC baseball, softball pick up wins

By KRIS MILLS - kmills@shelbynews.com The Triton Central baseball team improved to 10-8 with a 10-3 win over Oldenburg Wednesday. TC scored six runs in the third inning. Aidan Huffman led the Tigers with two hits and two RBIs. Joe Burgess added two RBIs and Matt Gu

Former IU star to drive pace car at Indianapolis 500

Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo drives against Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James in Game 5 of a first round playoff series in Cleveland. Oladipo will drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car later this month.

What a time to be Indiana Pacers guard Victor Oladipo. In addition to being a finalist for the NBA’s Most Improved Player award, Oladipo has been chosen to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car later this month. He will lead the 33-car field to the starting lin