Local Sports Roundup
Volleyball
Trinity Lutheran
The annual Cougar Classic took place at Trinity Lutheran High School on Saturday morning. All the rain postponed the outside events.
Trinity found their groove and never let in, defeating Jennings County and then dominating Mitchell to improve to 16-6 on the season.
The Cougars defeated the Panthers, 25-19, and 25-21, before defeating the Bluejackets, 25-9, and 25-9. Trinity Head Coach Janet VanLiew spoke on the outcome after the tournament.
“We came out strong against a very good Jennings County team. We maintained a high level of play both offensively and defensively,” VanLiew said. “We continued our strong play throughout the Mitchell match.”
Throughout the day, Carson Bowling led the team in kills (17), while Madison Keith and Rachel Bonde were second with 12 each. Laura Roeder led the team in aces (3).
Addie Darlage led the team in assists with 46 of them throughout both games.
Trinity Lutheran Scores and Stats (Whole Tournament)
Trinity Lutheran def. Jennings County, 25-19, 25-21.
Trinity Lutheran def. Mitchell, 25-9, 25-9.
Serve-Attempt-Aces
Serving: Laura Roeder, 18-20-3, Maddie Adams, 18-21, Addie Darlage, 11-12-2, Marley Warren, 5-6-1, team, 77-88-6
Attempts-Total-Kills
Hitting: Carson Bowling, 19-20-17, Madison Keith, 28-32-12, Rachel Bonde, 19-20-12, Ava Blomenberg, 18-19-8, Addie Darlage, 12-14-6, team, 115-129-64
Assists: Addie Darlage 46.
Digs: Laura Roeder 19, Addie Darlage 14, Maddie Adams 6.
Blocks: Rachel Bonde 4, Bailey Bonde 3.
Crothersville
The Tigers hosted Edinburgh on Thursday, defeating the Lancers in five sets, 25-9, 18-25, 24-26, 25-23, and 15-13. Hayden Pilgrim recorded 5 aces to lead the team. Brooklyn Bottorff led the team in kills (14), while Pilgrim had six for the second most on the team.
Crothersville travels to Henryville for a match tonight at 6 p.m.
Crothersville 3, Edinburgh 2
Crothersville def. Edinburgh, 25-9, 18-25, 24-26, 25-23, 15-13.
Serve-Attempt-Aces
Serving: Hayden Pilgrim, 23-25-5, Zoe Prince, 21-21, team, 74-82-13
Attempts-Total-Kills
Hitting: Brooklyn Bottorff, 56-62-14, Hayden Pilgrim, 30-36-6, team, 146-172-30
IHSAA Sectional Soccer Pairings
The 2024 Sectional pairings were announced for the IHSAA Boys’ Soccer Tournament last night.
Seymour will face New Albany in the Boys’ Sectional 15 at Jennings County in match 4, meaning a win would put the Owls in the championship game. The first two games take place on Monday, Oct. 7th, while Seymour will play on Oct. 9th in the second game at 7 p.m.
The Lady Owls will face the same school in the Girls’ Sectional 15, which takes place at Jeffersonville. Seymour will compete in the first game with the winner advancing to face Jennings County. The team will play on Oct. 8th at 7 p.m.
Trinity Lutheran will compete in Sectional 43 on the boys’ side at Southwestern (Shelbyville), beginning at 7 p.m. on Oct. 9th. The Cougars will face Southwestern (Hanover).
The Lady Cougars travel south to compete in the Providence Girls’ Soccer Sectional, opening with Shawe Memorial on Tuesday, Oct. 8th at 7 p.m.
Sectional Schedule
Girls
Oct. 8th: Seymour vs. New Albany (Jeffersonville), 7 p.m.
Oct. 8th: Shawe Memorial vs. Trinity Lutheran (Providence), 7 p.m.
Boys
Oct. 9th: New Albany vs. Seymour (Jennings County), 7 p.m.
Oct. 9th: Trinity Lutheran vs. Southwestern (Hanover), 7 p.m.
Indiana Elite North and South All-Star Selections
The 14th annual Indiana Elite North versus South All-Star Showcase is almost here. Rosters for the 2024 team were announced over the weekend.
Trinity had three players selected to the Small-School team. Kade Gillaspy, John Harris, and Alex Damon were all chosen for the Cougars.
The games will take place on Nov. 9th, up north at Lebanon High School.