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Mounties win SAC outright

LINDEN — For the first time since 1991, Southmont boys’ tennis is the Sagamore Conference champion. And the Mounties did it in dominating fashion. Southmont swept all six opposing …

Meadows fires 79 at regional, qualifies for state finals

INDIANAPOLIS — Addison Meadows continues to make history. The Southmont freshman became the first Mountie girls’ golfer to qualify for the state finals in school history with a round …

Warriors hand Mounties first loss

DANVILLE — Southmont football knew that their season would get a lot tougher beginning this week as they put their 5-0 record on the line taking on Danville who is ranked No. 4 in Class 3A. …

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Chargers shutout Athenians

North Montgomery’s defense not only set up the offense for a couple scores, they put their own points on the board in a 26-0 win …
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Mounties seeking success at golf regional

For the fourth time in five seasons, the Southmont girls’ golf team has qualified for the IHSAA Regional. Freshman Addison …
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Chargers beat Mounties in 5

LINDEN — For the first time since 2017 the North Montgomery Chargers volleyball team has defeated their county rival Southmont. …
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Southmont football wants to prove they belong

Through five games, Nick Scott has thrown for 346 yards and six touchdowns — the most by a Mountie quarterback in a season since …
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Athenians host Chargers, seeking first county win since 2016

Crawfordsville and North Montgomery football are two teams hungry for a win. The Chargers have dropped two-straight, while the …
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Athenians gain share of SAC title

With a 9-0 win over North Montgomery on Thursday, Crawfordsville boys’ soccer gained a share of the Sagamore Conference …
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Chargers get county win

North Montgomery pushed its Sagamore Conference record to 3-3 and overall record to 6-4 with a 2-1 win at Crawfordsville. Teegan …
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LOCAL TENNIS: Athenians, Chargers, Mounties and Mustangs all win

Athenians sweep Frankfort The Crawfordsville boys’ tennis team beat Frankfort 5-0 on Thursday. James Murphy beat Edwin …
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Athenians sweep Mustangs

VEEDERSBURG — Crawfordsville’s volleyball team picked up a 3-0 win over Fountain Central to start an intense 10 days of …
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LOCAL GOLF: Aces recorded at Rocky Ridge, senior scramble results

Pair of aces recorded at Rocky Ridge There were two hole-in-ones last week at Rocky Ridge Golf Club. Adam Harpenau used a wedge …
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Southmont will welcome new class into HOF Saturday

The Southmont Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet and recognition night will be held this Saturday at the Southmont High School cafeteria …
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Soldier Field showdown is another Chicago chapter for Irish

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — During the construction of Notre Dame Stadium in 1929, the Fighting Irish football team needed a temporary home venue — one close enough and grand enough to accommodate …

Colts prepare for Titans with uncertainty at quarterback

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis coach Frank Reich still doesn't know who will start at quarterback against Tennessee. Carson Wentz has two sprained ankles and missed Wednesday's practice and …

Irish QB Jack Coan preps for rugged reunion vs Badgers

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) — Jack Coan admits it is going to be a little strange this Saturday when No. 12 Notre Dame takes on his old team, No. 18 Wisconsin, at Chicago’s Soldier Field. “It’s …

Winless Colts trying to turn around season without Wentz

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis started this season with playoff expectations and Super Bowl hopes. A rare 0-2 start already is threatening to derail those plans. The Colts have lost two …

Colts unsure of Wentz's status after spraining both ankles

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz sprained both ankles during Sunday's loss to the Los Angeles Rams and coach Frank Reich said Monday he's not sure when Wentz will …

Colts' struggles in red zone continue in 2nd straight loss

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts can easily identify their biggest problem this season. They must become more productive in the red zone. They need to find a solution quickly. One …

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National Sports Headlines

Four of a kind... Eckes leads Thorsport in Vegas victory

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Rookie Christian Eckes held off teammate Ben Rhodes and crossed the finish line under a caution flag for his first career win in the NASCAR Trucks Series at Las Vegas Motor …

Hartman, Demon Deacons easily handle Virginia, 37-17

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Sam Hartman threw three touchdown passes and Wake Forest scored on its first seven possessions in a 37-17 victory against Virginia on Friday night. The Demon Deacons …

Cole, Stanton lead Yankees past Red Sox 8-3, cut lead to 1

BOSTON (AP) — Gerrit Cole showed the Yankees he’s ready for the important games soon to come. Nathan Eovaldi left the Red Sox with nothing but worries. In a potential AL wild-card preview, …

LEADING OFF: Cardinals seek franchise-best 15th straight win

A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday: ___ RED-HOT REDBIRDS The surging Cardinals will try for a franchise-record 15th consecutive win in a game at Wrigley Field. St. Louis …

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