TENNIS
Athenians win at Parke Heritage
Crawfordsville was victorious Monday at Parke Heritage, winning 3-2. The match was a lot closer than the final score indicates since three of the five matches needed third sets to determine the winner.
Athenian No. 1 singles player Rowan Gambrel found himself behind when he lost the first set to Lewi Woody 4-6. Gambrel fought back to win the second set 6-3 before losing in a tight battle 5-7.
A close battle between the teams’ No. 2 doubles went down to the wire. Heritage Parke’s Warren Ayres defeated Athenians Nolan Watt and Ian Hurt 2-6, 6-2, 4-6.
Crawfordsville’s No 3 singles player Jude Coursey also had a tight battle before winning in three sets. The scores were 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 and clinched the team win for the Athenians.
At No. 2 singles Wyatt Motz won 6-0, 6-4 and the No. 1 doubles team of Jude Hutchison and Henry Bannon defeated Parker Hopkins and Joel Miller 6-2, 6-1.
“It was a tight one against the Wolves, but I was proud of the way our team composed themselves and battled in tough situations,” Athenian coach Craig Brainard said. “I was especially proud of the grit our team displayed considering last week we had seven matches in five days, and we got started off this week with such a test of physical and mental endurance. For us to come out on top is a big boost going into another big week.”
Crawfordsville played at Lebanon on Tuesday and will travel to Western Boone on Thursday.
CROSS COUNTRY
Chargers perform well at Terre Haute
North Montgomery’s cross country teams ran at the Terre Haute State Preview on Saturday. Both the boys and girls teams performed their season best times, or within a few seconds. The boys team earned a sixth place finish led by Jack Rogers who ran his way into a top 10 spot against some great runners. Rogers earned eighth place with a time of 18:03. Freshman Drew Dark was the second lead runner for the Chargers with a time of 19:16 and Nolan Yarger ran a 19:36.
Coach Tim Lueking complimented his team.
“All of our top seven runners earned a season personal best time at this meet,” Lueking said. “The boys ran exceptionally well against some great competition at Terre Haute.”
The girls’ team also performed well as they earned a seventh place finish. The team was led by Katelyn Woolwine who earned a 17th place finish with a time of 23:02. Sarah Hopper earned an 18th place spot with a time of 23:05. Both runners ran their personal best times of the season along with senior Zoey McFarland who ran a 24:50
“All of our girls ran with great intensity at this meet,” Lueking said. “They ran against some amazing runners and held their own. I am very excited about their progress as they continue to prepare for sectionals.”
VOLLEYBALL
South beats Clinton Prairie
Southmont improved its record to 5-7 after beating Clinton Prairie 3-1.
The Gophers won the first game 16-25 but the Mounties rebounded in the second game to win a close one 30-28.
Southmont righted the ship in the last two games by scores of 25-16 and 25-22.
The Mounties traveled to Tri-West on Tuesday and will go to Fountain Central on Thursday.
