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Chirpy Burris volleyball buying into new coach
Mykel Ivy MUNCIE – The noise coming from a recent Burris volleyball practice is audible from the entrance doors of the Ball State Student Recreation and Wellness Center. It’s so loud that an observer...
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Daleville volleyball goes unconventional
Lindsay Ingenito DALEVILLE – Conventional wisdom says that the most experienced players serve as team leaders. But when the Daleville volleyball team voted on a team captain, the players elected a...
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Pieces in place for another Yorktown run
Yorktown’s Kendall Murr returns a serve during a 2014 match. Yorktown is back in Class 3A this season. YORKTOWN – The Yorktown Tigers might be equipped to sit atop Class 3A, but they’re not acting...
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Six ECI volleyball teams ranked in preseason poll
Yorktown coach Stephanie Bloom gives directions to her team during a 2013 match. While the one at the end of the season carries far more weight, the preseason volleyball media poll — compiled by...
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ECI high school volleyball capsules
Delta’s Kaylee Nichols hits against Central in a 2014 match. Blackford Bruins • Coach: Melissa Antrim (first season) • Last season: 7-25 • Returning players: Sr. Peyton Hiestand; Sr. Victoria Bauer;...
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Leveling the playing field or punishing success?
Wes-Del celebrates its state championship victory against Christian Academy at Worthen Arena Saturday. Wes-Del defeated Christian Academy 3-0. There was no talk of it in the week leading up to the big...
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Wapahani, Yorktown ranked No. 1 in coaches poll
Wapahani’s Skyler Van Note goes for a dig in a 2014 match against Delta. Wapahani is ranked No. 1 in Class 2A in the preseason state coaches poll. Yorktown and Wapahani are back in classes 3A and 2A...
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Cowan volleyball opens with win
Diana Campbell VOLLEYBALL Class A No. 5 Cowan opened its season with a 25-20, 25-12, 25-12 win against Winchester. Kalynn Sours had 12 digs to lead the Blackhawks’ back-row efforts, while teammate...
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Tuesday's HS sports results
Katarina DiBiasio BOYS SOCCER Yorktown tied Hamilton Heights 3-3 thanks to a goal from the Tigers’ Karter Bibbs in the last seven minutes of the game. Michael Mitsch and Brevin Smith scored the other...
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Hale, Wes-Del right at home in Daleville
Emily Hale DALEVILLE – Many of the Wes-Del Warriors found themselves in unfamiliar territory Tuesday night at Daleville, and that’s not surprising given the volleyball team lost six seniors from a...
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Wednesday’s HS sports results
Reece Malapit BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Burris finished third with 56 points in a quad meet. Union County won with 30 points, followed by Connersville (45) and Franklin County (87). Aaron Lannoy led the...
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TSP reporter Wilson says goodbye to Muncie
Sam Wilson There was just one hurdle left to clear. I was in the process of accepting this position as prep sports reporter at The Star Press when then-sports editor Greg Fallon expressed a valid...
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Thursdays HS sports results
DeAnn Kauffman BOYS SOCCER Burris tied Richmond 1-1. Max Alvarado scored the Owls’ goal. Delta defeated Blackford 2-1. Alec Lynn and Jared Hunt each had a goal for the Eagles. Central defeated...
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Yorktown strong up the middle in win
Yorktown’s Kenzie Knuckles hits against Central during their game at the Muncie Fieldhouse Thursday. MUNCIE – In Yorktown’s season opener...
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Daleville volleyball rallies past Cowan
Zannah Weber VOLLEYBALL Daleville took the last two sets to earn the close victory against Mid-Eastern Conference rival Cowan (25-22, 11-25, 21-25, 25-23, 15-6). Lindsay Ingenito led the Broncos in...
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Saturday’s prep results
Bailee Allen VOLLEYBALL Union placed third at its own invitational, defeating Arlington and Tri-Central while losing to eventual champion Alexandria. DeAnn Kauffman had 27 kills over the three...
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Delta volleyball resets, sweeps New Castle
Gabby Zgunda MUNCIE – When Heidi Zickgraf took her second timeout of the first set Saturday night, the Delta Eagles knew they were playing poorly. The scoreboard, which read 17-13 in favor of visiting...
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Delta, Burris and Daleville volleyball pick up wins
Lindsay Ingenito VOLLEYBALL Delta continued its perfect start to the season with a 25-18, 25-13, 25-19 win over host Richmond. Chloe Stitt had 15 kills and eight digs, while Audrey Woodin had 12 kills...
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New Castle defeats No. 7 Union County in 4 sets
Union County’s Ella Dils hits the ball Tuesday during a volleyball game against New Castle in Liberty. LIBERTY, Ind. – Momentum is a dangerous thing. So was Avarie Powell’s attack Tuesday night at...
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Central boys soccer routs Blackford
Chase Clasby BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Jay County earned ninth place in a meet at Bellmont with a score of 236. Alex LeMaster was the leader for the Patriots, placing 45th and posting a time of 20 minutes,...
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