Indiana Grand Racing & Casino requested four additional racing days for the 2021 racing season. The dates were approved Thursday by the Indiana Horse Racing Commission (IHRC).

MORRISTOWN — Members of the Morristown community took to social media Thursday to show support for one of their own. Morristown senior Quinton Batton was diagnosed with leukemia (AML) earlier this week.

He’s been a fierce contender on the Indiana racing circuit for the past two years and Cash Logistics just added to his bankroll with a win Wednesday in the 21st running of the $100,000 Empire Stakes. Ridden by Alex Achard, it was his second stakes win at Indiana Grand.

The Triton Central football team (2-2) will hit the road Friday for a contest with Indian Creek (1-3). The Tigers are ranked No. 14 in this week’s Class 2A IFCA Poll after losing to Monrovia in Week 4, 38-14.

Shelbyville Assistant Athletic Director Kyle Shipp said he is “feeling good” about the Golden Bears next football game, which is scheduled for Sept. 24 at home against Yorktown.

It was a memorable night for the Southwestern soccer team.

The Shelbyville girls’ soccer team beat Connersville 6-0 Tuesday to improve to 5-3-1. The Golden Bears scored five goals in the second half to secure their third consecutive win.

Shelbyville’s Regan Mathies earned medalist honors Monday in a meet against Beech Grove at Blue Bear Golf Club. Mathies finished with a 49 as the Golden Bears won with a 218. The Hornets had an incomplete team.

The Barbell Bear Post Fifth Edition was released at the end of last week. The fifth edition of the post, which is a newsletter created by Shelbyville Strength Coordinator Royce Carlton, features columns written by senior Jaidyn Tackett and junior Ollie Sandman.

Few athletes know how to immediately turn off their competitive fire. Anger or frustration can linger if they did not perform at their desired level. Southwestern senior Lily Kerber is not one of those athletes.

The Shelbyville High School Athletic Department announced Monday that the Golden Bears will not play a football game this week. Shelbyville was scheduled to travel to Greenfield-Central Friday. 

Southwestern’s Lily Kerber and Alison Muck were named all-conference Saturday at the Mid-Hoosier Conference golf meet at Timbergate Golf Course.

Triton Central sophomore wide receiver Anthony Dunville has been named the Major Health Partners (MHP) Athlete of the Week. Dunville had eight receptions for 138 yards, including a 69-yard touchdown in TC's 38-14 loss to Monrovia Friday.

The Triton Central boys’ tennis team defeated Waldron and Southwestern (both 5-0) Saturday to win the Shelby County Tournament championship.

No one has been able to stop him. To say the least, Southwestern senior Aiden Hartsell is on a tear.

The Shelbyville girls’ soccer team handled Triton Central, 10-0.

GREENFIELD — A former coach made the suggestion. Now, Emma Branham is playing golf – and thriving.

FAIRLAND — Although he obviously hates to lose, Triton Central head coach Tim Able was realistic following the Tigers 35-7 loss to Class A No. 1 Indianapolis Lutheran last week.

Royal Prince and Fernando De La Cruz pulled in a win Wednesday in the $150,000 Caesars Stakes. The race was the highlight of the 11-race card that included four stakes on the card and marked the richest day of turf racing in the state of Indiana.

I wanted to take some time to talk about a project I have been working on — The Shelbyville News Sports Network.

Shelbyville will not play its football game scheduled for Saturday afternoon against New Castle, according to SHS Athletic Director Jennifer DeMuth Hensley. The Golden Bears also canceled last week’s game against Delta.

Shelbyville Middle School has rescheduled its Kim Stillabower recognition to Oct. 5 during the seventh and eighth grade football games. It will also be Faculty Night and Veterans-Active Duty Night.

The Morristown Jr. High girls’ cross country team finished with a perfect score Tuesday in a home win over North Decatur. The Yellow Jackets (15) took the top seven spots in the race.

The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association (ISCA) released its state rankings on Tuesday. Southwestern (6-1) is ranked No. 11 in this week’s Class A ISCA Poll. The Spartans will host the defending state champions, No. 4 Providence, on Saturday.

Triton Central's Emma Branham has been named the Major Health Partners' (MHP) Athlete of the Week. Branham shot a 101 last week at the Indiana Crossroads Conference meet to earn all-conference honors. 

The Barbell Bear Post Fourth Edition was released at the end of last week. The fourth edition of the post, which is a newsletter created by Shelbyville Strength Coordinator Royce Carlton, honored SHS Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach Rick Zimny.

Shelbyville Boys & Girls Club Executive Director Scott Spahr is looking for more participants for the club’s golf outing on Sept. 18.

The Waldron cross country teams hosted the inaugural Mohawk Invitational Saturday in Waldron. Both the boys and girls teams finished as overall team champions.

INDIANAPOLIS — Despite what the scoreboard showed in its 35-7 loss to Class A No. 1 Indianapolis Lutheran Friday night, 2A No. 8 Triton Central had different players step up to keep the Saints at bay for most of the game.

The Shelbyville-Delta football game scheduled for Friday evening was canceled due to COVID-19 complications within the SHS football program. The Shelbyville Athletic Department made the announcement Friday morning.

As high schools begin a third school year of sports and other activities impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, a familiar issue continues to challenge administrators nationwide: finding enough individuals to officiate all scheduled contests.

The Morristown and Southwestern golf teams battled Thursday at Blue Bear Golf Club. Morristown’s Delaney Cornn led the Yellow Jackets on senior night with a round of 53.

Is Shelbyville football back? It is probably too early to make that statement. But after the Golden Bears beat Richmond last week to snap a 26-game losing streak, it feels like the program has turned the page to a new chapter.

Triton Central’s Emma Branham was named All-Indiana Crossroads Conference after shooting a 101 at the ICC meet at Deer Creek Golf Club.

The Ethan West Stable has been named Barn Crew of the Month at Indiana Grand for August. The award is presented monthly by the Indiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) and Texas Corral of Shelbyville.

FAIRLAND — Triton Central head coach Ray Basile made a great point Tuesday following the Tigers 3-1 home win over Waldron. Unlike most sports, Basile said, the scoreboard resets after each set in volleyball.

Franklin College has announced a gift commitment from Indiana University head football coach Tom Allen to construct a weight room in honor of his father, Tom Allen Sr., a 1961 alumnus of Franklin College. The state-of-the-art weight room will be housed in the new Johnson Memorial Health Athl…

Waldron senior Madalyn Hudnall surpassed 500 career kills Monday in a 3-0 win over South Ripley. The Mohawks won 25-16, 25-19, 25-16.

Aidan Asher remembers what it is like to be a freshman. Playing varsity during your first year of high school — in any sport – can be intimidating.