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Hamilton County Commissioners and representatives of the county council will meet June 14 to discuss methods of distri- bution for federal COVID relief funds. The county has been granted $65.5 mil- lion which must be distributed in the next two years. But, there are only certain areas where the money can be spent, including to county agencies with pandemic-relat- ed losses, certain infrastructure needs, non-profit community groups, and -assis tance to small businesses impacted by the pandemic. The county thus far has only expended the relief funds for its employees who were paid bonus amounts up to $3,000 for the hazardous duty they experienced. The 9 a.m. June 14 meeting is largely Photo provided to get an explanation of the methods and Recently, the Noblesville Lions Club was joined by Lions from Westfield and Zionsville in providing state- guidelines for distribution of funds, and not required vision testing for third and fifth graders. (From left) Lions Gary Hipes, Steve Shaw, Kennedy Penwell, for establishing amounts to be granted to John Grimes, Noblesville Lions Club President Julia Kozicki, and Walt Scheid (seated). specific agencies, organizations or firms. The funds cannot be used for capital building projects. Cities and towns within the county also receive relief funds designed to compensate for lost revenue during the past year. None Wil Hampton to step down from has yet revealed their plans for distribution. Noblesville Common Council to return to career in athletics The REPORTER located in Southwest television market, ton remarked. “We are con- Noblesville Common Coun- Florida, near Naples. including WISH-TV tinuing to build a great Cath- cilman Wil Hampton will be “We never where he was the olic University in an awesome stepping down from his posi- thought we would sports director from location.” tion at the end of July as he and leave Noblesville, but 1998 to 2004. He Ave Maria competes in the his family relocate to Florida. this opportunity is re- also worked with the NAIA and Hampton’s duties Hampton, who was elected markable,” Hampton Indianapolis Colts, will include being the athlet- in 2015 to the Noblesville Com- said. “Ave Maria is Ball State Universi- ic administrator for football, mon Council and re-elected in an authentic Catholic ty, Marian University men’s basketball, baseball, 2019 to the District 4 seat on University, and I am and Catholic Radio men’s soccer, men’s and wom- the nine-member council, has driven by my faith to Hampton Indy. en’s golf, men’s and women’s accepted a position as associ- go make a difference.” “The work I’ve done tennis and men’s and women’s ate director of athletics at Ave Hampton was a well-known throughout my career will help Photo provided Maria University. Ave Maria is sportscaster in the Indianapolis me a ton at Ave Maria,” Hamp- See Hampton . . . Page 2 Carmel High School senior Holly Young celebrates receiving the Workforce roundtable held in Noblesville Beverly Platt Memorial Scholarship. Spartz: “Federal government has to stop incentivizing people not to work” CEF awards 103 The REPORTER “The federal government scholarships to U.S. Congresswoman Vic- has to stop incentivizing peo- toria Spartz (R-Ind.-05) host- ple not to work,” Rep. Spartz ed a roundtable discussion at said. “Employers continue to Carmel graduates the Ivy Tech Community Col- express their frustrations with The REPORTER lege Hamilton County campus labor shortages and how the Carmel Education Foundation (CEF) Tuesday afternoon with edu- recent COVID relief bill added awarded 103 scholarships, totaling over cation and workforce devel- more perverse incentives for $116,000 to Carmel High School’s (CHS) opment providers and Central people not to work. I appreciate Class of 2021 on May 21. Indiana business leaders. the Region 5 Workforce De- CEF Scholarships represent the leg- During the roundtable, em- velopment Board and Ivy Tech acy of area educators, athletes, scholars, ployers highlighted the signifi- Community College for host- performers, school and civic leaders, and cant challenges they are having ing the productive roundtable families who have invested in a scholarship in filling job openings, while discussion.” to promote the life-long learning of CHS applauding some of the suc- More than two dozen busi- seniors. cessful public-private partner- ness leaders, representing Photo provided CEF Executive Director Jennifer Penix ships now underway to address health care, manufacturing, More than two dozen business leaders representing congratulated these amazing young people the situation, such as the state’s construction, and technology health care, manufacturing, construction, and on their award and said, “CEF is proud to focus on work-based learning technology industries, participated in the discussion recognize their involvement in philanthro- and adult education. See Spartz . . . Page 2 with Congresswoman Victoria Spartz. py, school and community organizations, and their character as it was expressed through their applications.” th More than 50 donors and selection 116 Street closing June 1 at the Nickel Plate Trail committee members selected recipients By LARRY LANNAN from nearly 400 applications. LarryInFishers.com Click here to view a full listing of scholarship recipients. It's been discussed for months and now Scholarships were presented at the CHS it is about to happen. 116th Street will close Community Scholarship Night at Carmel at the Nickel Plate Trail beginning June 1 High School. Many donors presented their for what is expected to be a 60-day period. awards in person, while others joined by During the construction, 116th Street video to share the story of their scholar- will be closed from east of Municipal Drive ship and to honor the recipient. Jim Strei- to west of Maple Street. All local business sel, a CHS teacher and 2012 Carmel Clay and public parking access will remain open. Schools Teacher of the Year, served as the 106th Street will serve as the detour. Master of Ceremonies. Portions of the Nickel Plate Trail are CEF is the non-profit partner of Carmel now open, including the paved portion Clay Schools and is governed by a volun- from 131st Street to North Street, and from teer board of directors who raise funds to South Street to 106th Street. The 116th support the scholarship program, to fund Street tunnel will complete the trail con- teacher and school grants, and to provide nection through downtown Fishers, joining resources for Carmel Clay Schools. The South Street and North Street, and estab- CEF scholarship program is the largest lishing a full connection from 131st Street public education foundation scholarship to 106th Street. program in Indiana. While the tunnel is under construction, For more information visit ccs.k12. a pedestrian detour route will provide ac- in.us/foundation/scholarships or con- cess through downtown between the north tact Jennifer Penix, Executive Director, at and south sections of the trail. Click here [email protected] or 317-844-9961 to view the pedestrian detour map. Graphic provided by City of Fishers ext. 2680. 2 News

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Hampton from Page 1 swimming. Hampton also works for Gaylor Electric, being a member of the City will assist with fundraising, and twins Will and Mag- Council and will miss not sponsorship sales and the gie, who are transferring to being a part of Noblesville’s game day experience. Ave Maria to continue their continued growth and “Of course, our goal is education. Maggie, who success.” Hampton said. to be successful,” Hampton competed at the D1 level “Thank you to everyone said. “But success is defined in softball at Detroit Mercy who has helped my family in many ways. We want the last three years will play and me on the journey. My quality young men and softball for the Gyrenes. feet will be in the sunshine women to thrive as faith- Will is transferring from state, but I’ll always be a filled leaders in the commu- Ball State and will join the Hoosier.” nity. That is what Ave is all football team. The Hamp- District 4 includes South about.” tons have been members of Harbour, West Harbour, Hampton grew up in Our Lady of Grace Catho- Morse Pointe, Whitcomb Muncie, and after leaving lic Church since 1996 and Ridge, North 10th Street, the state for college and the Becky has been the Coor- Fairfield Farms, Potters first part of his broadcasting dinator of Elementary Reli- Woods, Westbrook Village Full Time CusTodial PosiTions career, he returned home gious Education at OLG for and a portion of Old Town. with his wife, Becky, in the past 13 years. Hampton’s position on the 2nd and 3rd shiFT 1995. They moved to No- “It’s tough to leave In- Common Council will be blesville in 1996 and raised diana, especially our family filled by a GOP caucus in hamilTon souTheasTern sChools three children; John, who and friends. I really enjoy August. Hamilton Southeastern Schools is seeking full-time, year-round custodians for our 2nd and 3rd shifts at Fishers High School. Spartz The successful candidate must be at least 18 years of age, pass from Page 1 a local/state/federal background check, and will work under industries, participated in the state. fill vacancies. the discussion. Representa- While Indiana’s unem- The House Education immediate supervision cleaning and maintaining the school. tives from the Hinds Career ployment rate has recov- and Labor Committee, Starting wage is $15.23 per hour, Center, which provide adult ered to 3.9 percent and is of which Congresswom- basic education services, the best in the Midwest, an Spartz is a member, and positions offer benefits, paid time off the Excel Center in Nobles- Indiana’s private sector em- will look into these issues ville, Ivy Tech Community ployment is still currently as it holds hearings on and paid holidays. College, and Indiana’s Of- 118,200 below its Decem- the reauthorization of the Applicants should apply on-line on the Hamilton fice of Work-Based Learn- ber 2019 peak. There are Workforce Innovation and Southeastern Schools website, ing and Apprenticeship approximately that many Opportunity Act. This leg- were in attendance and job openings currently islation will provide fed- highlighted their efforts to available to Hoosiers as eral funding for workforce hseschools.org bridge Indiana’s skills gap businesses struggle to find development, training, and HSE Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. and attract more workers to qualified workers willing to education programs. Thanks for reading! Bold, Aggressive, and Versatile

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TomWoodVolkswagenNoblesville.com T News 3 Kindness is contagious Volunteers needed to help serve aging adults in Hamilton County The REPORTER home cleaning and mainte- County Facebook page Shepherd’s Center nance, friendly visitors and or call Lisa Albano at of Hamilton County is emergency assistance. (463) 215-241. in need of volunteers to “Volunteers have the About Shepherd’s Center allow adults age 55 and power to change lives,” of Hamilton County over to live independently Programs Manager Lisa The Shepherd’s Center with dignity in their own Albano said. “Our volun- of Hamilton County pro- homes for as long as safe- teers have a passion for vides programs to promote ly possible. giving back to seniors in and support independent Studies show that most their communities. People lifestyles for seniors in older adults wish to remain who volunteer feel reward- Hamilton County. It serves independent and age in ed and fulfilled.” as a trusted resource for place. This goal is challeng- Volunteers complete connecting seniors with ing when you are struggling background screenings beneficial programs to sup- with a disability, chronic and interview to ensure port their independence. illness, dementia, limited that they are best suited for Through its programs, se- financial means, and/or are helping older adults. niors have the opportunity isolated from loved ones. Information and train- to connect with services Shepherd’s Center volun- ings will be available from or to other individuals that teers work to combat these 8 to 9 a.m. on June 8, and will help enrich indepen- obstacles by offering assis- from 7 to 8 p.m. on June 14. dent lifestyles. Visit Shep- tance with transportation, Sign up on the Shep- herdsCenterofHamilton- care package delivery, light herd’s Center of Hamilton County.org to learn more. Noblesville returns to in-person public meetings The REPORTER any public meeting in per- The City of Noblesville son. Council meetings will Meeting Notice provided call-in numbers continue to be streamed live The Noblesville Common for public meetings during by Hamilton County Televi- Council will meet in an Executive the pandemic when social sion on YouTube and sever- Session at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, distancing requirements al other media platforms. June 4, 2021, in room A214 at limited in-person atten- Public call-in numbers Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th dance. Now that those re- will still be available for St., Noblesville. The meeting strictions have been lifted, meetings held in June by the will be held pursuant to IC 5-14- the City of Noblesville will Noblesville Redevelopment 1.5-6.1(b)(4)(H), Interviews and discontinue call-in numbers Commission, Redevelop- negotiations with industrial or for public meetings as of ment Authority, Economic commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial pros- June 1. Development Commission, pects by a governing body of a The public is welcome and Community Develop- political subdivision. and encouraged to attend ment Corporation. 4 News Help pack cruisers for summer lunch at Krogers across Hamilton County The REPORTER try privileges to packed Come help Pack the lunches. These programs Kroger Stores Police/Sheriff’s Dept. community Cruisers with food for Sum- are designed to serve those State Road 32 and Carey Road . . . . . Sheridan Police Dept ...... Sheridan mer Lunch from 10 a.m. to children most in need First United Methodist Lunch Club 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. throughout the county who Sheridan Youth Assistance All Hamilton County Kro- would typically receive Logan Street, Noblesville ...... Sheriff’s Dept ...... Hamilton Heights ger stores and the police free or reduced lunches Angels Attic Food Pantry, Arcadia and sheriff departments are throughout the school year. partnering with countywide These are primarily vol- 116th Street and Olio Road, Fishers . . . . Fishers Police Dept ...... Fishers/Hamilton Southeastern Summer Lunch programs unteer-led lunch programs 116th Street and Allisonville Road, Fishers Fishers Youth Assistance and food pantries that will that have stepped in to fill 116th Street and Cumberland Road, Fishers provide meals to local the need. 146th Street and Hazel Dell, Noblesville . . Noblesville Police Dept ...... Noblesville children for the eight to 10 The Pack the Cruis- White River Christian Church Food Pantry weeks of summer vacation. er Food Drive was piloted Check out this video about in 2017 in Fishers to help 1217 S . Range Line Road, Carmel . . . . Carmel Police Dept ...... Carmel Pack the Cruiser. jumpstart food contributions. 106th Street and Michigan Road, Carmel Carmel Summer Meals Program When school’s out, In 2018 it went countywide. Spring Mill Road and 161st Street . . . . . Westfield Police Dept...... Westfield some kids go hungry. This year, at the fifth Pack Westfield Open Doors Pantry Summer Lunch coordina- the Cruiser, all nine Kroger tors all across Hamilton stores will be matched with Police officers, deputies, also as this enables pro- and Packing the Cruisers. Pack the Cruiser 2021. For County will provide food six police departments and and volunteers will be at the grams to purchase healthy Hamilton County Har- more information, please for children at a variety of the Sheriff Department to stores on June 5 with lists of fruits and vegetables and vest Food Bank works visit HCHFoodBank.org programs that vary from help the Summer Lunch pro- the specific items that each protein throughout the sum- closely with Meals for Kids or email Anita Hagen at hot meals to healthy meal grams and food pantries ful- of the programs need. Kro- mer. Please help by donat- programs year-round and hamiltoncountyharvest@ packs to extra food pan- filling this need. ger gift cards are welcome ing the items from the list is proud to be a partner of gmail.com. Health Department teams up with Aspire Trio of free virtual courses designed to strengthen mental health The REPORTER of a disaster, the Columbia Sui- The Hamilton Coun- course will teach cide Severity ty Health Department has participants how Rating Scale teamed up with Aspire Indi- to reduce the (C-SSRS). It will Photo provided ana Health to offer a series initial distress be held at 7 p.m. of free virtual courses de- caused by trau- on Monday, June signed to help residents im- matic events and 28. Built by Co- Interested youth should register now prove their mental health. to foster short- lumbia Universi- The three-week curriculum term and long- ty, the University for Fishers Police Teen Academy will cover trauma after a term adaptive of Pennsylvania, major life event, debunk functioning and Ginder and the Univer- The REPORTER law enforcement works. my. Begin the registration The 19th session of the The academy is open process by submitting inter- myths about suicide, and coping. Click here to learn sity of Pittsburgh, and Fishers Police Department to youth in junior high and est at this link. offer ways to determine a more and register. supported by the National Teen Academy will be held high school. Applicants Once pre-registration loved one’s suicide risk. The second course, Institute of Mental Health, in conjunction with the must be enrolled in or plan- and the background screen- “Life can take a toll on Question, Persuade, Refer, it offers a standard, direct Fishers YMCA from July ning to attend a junior high ing have been completed our mental and physical is scheduled for 7 p.m. on way to identify people at 19 to 23. or high school in Fishers in and an applicant has been well-being, especially af- Monday, June 21. Just as risk for suicide through a This year’s academy the fall of 2021. Each appli- approved for participation, ter the year we’ve all been people trained in CPR and series of simple, plain-lan- will be held at Riverside cant is subject to a screening applicants will receive an through,” says Jim Ginder, the Heimlich Maneuver guage questions that any- Intermediate in Fishers. The process; advanced registra- email from “FISHERS, IN” health education specialist help save thousands of lives one can ask. Click here to Teen Academy is one week tion is required. Walk-ins with final registration infor- for the Hamilton County each year, people trained in learn more and register. of law enforcement-type will not be allowed. There mation and camp details. Health Department. “There QPR learn how to recog- “Mental health and training that will allow teens are a total of 40 spots avail- Registration is open is no shame in asking for nize the warning signs of substance use disorders af- to better understand how able for this year’s acade- through Friday, June 4. help. Behavioral health can a suicide crisis and how to fect the entire family,” said take a real toll on our qual- question, persuade, and re- April Boles, Aspire Indi- ity of life if left untreated.” fer someone to help. Partici- ana’s Community Training The first of three cours- pants will learn to recognize Liaison. “This coursework es, Psychological First Aid, the warning signs of sui- can help you help others will be held at 7 p.m. on cide, how to offer hope, and recognize how they’re Monday, June 14. Designed how to get help. Click here feeling, seek the help they to help children, adoles- to learn more and register. need, and recover the life cents, adults, and families The third course is they deserve. 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Michael Paul Woolen July 10, 1956 – May 24, 2021 Michael Paul Woolen, 64, Noblesville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 24, 2021. He was born on July 10, 1956 to Paul and Irene (Gallagher) Woolen in Photo provided San Diego, Calif. HSE Teacher of the Year Kristen Distler received a $500 check from a special foundation fund Mike was a graduate of Broad established by Superintendent Allen Bourff. Ripple High School and owned Wool- en Woodworks Design Build. He was a Master Carpenter and a true crafts- man. Mike loved motorcycles, cars, Kristen Distler named HSE music and played the guitar. He is survived by his wife, Denise Woolen; mother, Irene Woolen; children, Matthew (Jessica) Woolen, Steven (Kimberley) Woolen, Christopher Woolen, Macy Mullen, Schools Teacher of the Year Madison Mullen, Michaelah Woolen, Benjamin Gordon, By LARRY LANNAN teachers as teachers of the Bourff and is intended to be $500 check. Odyssey Gordon, Brittany (Ronnie) Grimm, and Saman- LarryInFishers.com year with the added stress of handed out to each teacher Click here to watch a tha Tewksbary, grandchildren, Aidan, Jack, Felecia, and teaching during a pandemic. of the year moving forward. video about Distler pro- Lana; sister, Kelly (Steve) Strang; as well as several niec- It appears librarians are The two previous teach- Ms. Distler was awarded a duced by HSE Schools. es, nephews and cousins. quite popular within Ham- Mike was preceded in death by his father, Paul Roe ers of the year, Maria Kussy Woolen; and his brothers, Timothy Woolen and Gregory ilton Southeastern Schools. and John Hochstetler, were Woolen. Kristen Distler, Fall both school librarians, also Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Creek Junior High School's called media specialists. with services at 2 p.m., on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at North- Teacher Librarian, is the dis- The Hamilton South- trict's teacher of the year for view Church, 12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy., Carmel. Randall & eastern School Foundation 1621 E. Greyhound Pass the upcoming school year. established a fund to fi- Roberts Funeral Home has been entrusted with Mike’s care. Carmel, IN 46032 Memorial contributions may be made to a fund for Mi- For the school year just end- nancially reward the HSE chaelah at First Merchants Bank, 3333 E. State Road 32, ed, no individual teacher Schools Teacher of the year. (317) 587-2001 Westfield, IN 46074. received the award, with the The fund was established Donna www.bussellfamilyfunerals.com Condolences: randallroberts.com school corporation citing all by Superintendent Allen Bussell Hamilton County Reporter Contact Information Phone 317-408-5548 Email [email protected] Publisher Jeff Jellison [email protected] 317-408-5548 Sports Editor Richie Hall [email protected] Twitter: @Richie_Hall Public Notices [email protected] 765-365-2316 Web Address www.ReadTheReporter.com Subscription Inquiries [email protected] Mailing Address PO Box 190 Westfield, IN 46074

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Several local top seeds in both boys and girls races... Callbacks announced for state track meet The IHSAA boys and girls state track field five. and field meets will feature a few more Hamilton Southeastern qualified six Hamilton County athletes, as they re- for state after their regional performanc- ceived callbacks to next weekend's state es, while Hamilton Heights has three. The meets at Ben Davis. Royals' Halle Hill has the top time in the Each event at state has 27 participants. state in the 1600 run, at 4:52.72. The top three from each of Indiana’s eight In the boys meet, Carmel and South- regionals qualify for state, as well as any- eastern both picked up two callbacks. The one that equaled or bettered the state stan- Greyhounds’ Charlie Schuman earned a dard in her event. If there are still spots place in the 1600 run, while Andrew Will- to fill, the next best times are taken until man received a spot in the 400 dash. The there are 27 participants in that event. Royals’ Garrett Hicks advanced in the In the girls meet, Westfield had three 1600 run as well, with Xan Cluff qualify- callbacks, the most of any county school. ing in the pole vault. Sydney Black earned a spot in the long Noblesville’s Cole Kimmel earned a jump, Kierstyn Ballard qualified in the spot in the 3200 run. Christiaan Huisden pole vault, and the 4x100 relay team also received a callback in the 300 hurdles. will go to state. Carmel now has 13 state meet qualifi- Noblesville had two relays earn call- ers, including two in the 1600, 400 dash, backs, the 4x800 and 4x400. Carmel’s 300 hurdles and 3200 run. Noblesville has Alivia Romaniuk advanced in the 1600 seven, Southeastern six and Westfield two. run, while Jasmine Klopstad received a Fishers qualified five for state after their spot in the 800 run. regional performances. Fishers’ Elizabeth Barrett earned a The Greyhounds have the top time place in the 3200 run. Guerin Catholic’s in four events: Owen Schafer in the 400 Alyssa Chang qualified in the pole vault, dash (48.01), Kole Mathison in the 3200 giving the Golden Eagles one representa- run (9:05.98), the 4x100 relay (41.79) tive at state. and the 4x400 relay (3:21.79). The Tigers With the callbacks, Noblesville now have two top times. Jaylen Castillo in the has nine total qualifiers for the state meet. 800 run (1:53.68) and the 4x800 relay Carmel has eight, Fishers six and West- (7:46.33). Local softball players make ICGSA Academic All-State team Several Hamilton County softball play- Sophia Thompson. ers were among the senior student-athletes FISHERS: Olivia Latimer. named to the 2020-21 Indiana Coaches of GUERIN CATHOLIC: Alicia Flores, Girls Sports Association’s Academic All Victoria Flores, Lucy Schenk. State team. HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN: Ava Reporter photo by Kent Graham Here is a list of local athletes receiving Aguilar, Daphne Bush, Reece Massey. Fishers' Jaylen Castillo won the 800 run at the Lafayette Jefferson boys this honor: NOBLESVILLE: Abigail Harvey, Ry- track and field regional on Thursday. His time of 1:53.68 makes him the CARMEL: Ella Greenawald, Reagan lie Newcomer. top seed at next Friday's IHSAA state meet at Ben Davis. Semi-final games at Westfield today . . . Sectional baseball games postponed Friday’s rainy weather forced the in the first semi-final, with the second postponement of the baseball sectional semi-final between Tri-County and semi-final games that involved -Hamil Clinton Central to follow. The champi- ton County teams. onship game is set for 11 a.m. Monday. The games at Class 4A Sectional 8 at SOFTBALL AT HEIGHTS Westfield were pushed back to this after- ON MONDAY noon. Carmel and Fishers will play the The rain also forced the Class 3A first semi-final at 4 p.m., to be followed Sectional 24 softball championship by the second semi-final between the game between No. 2-ranked Guer- Shamrocks and Noblesville. That game in Catholic and No. 1 Yorktown to be will begin around 6 p.m. The champion- pushed back. ship game at Westfield is still scheduled The game was originally scheduled for 1 p.m. Monday. for 11 a.m. today, but concerns about Hamilton Heights and Guerin Cath- field conditions have moved it back olic were to play each other Friday in to 11 a.m. Monday. The winner of the the semi-finals of Class 3A Sectional game will then play the Regional 12 24 at Yorktown. That game has been championship at Norwell at 6 p.m. Tues- re-scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday and day. Norwell beat Mississinewa 12-1 on will be followed by the second semi-fi- Thursday to win the Sectional 23 title. nal between New Castle and Yorktown. Noblesville’s softball team will play Semi-final winners will play the cham- Sectional 7 winner Harrison at 6 p.m. pionship game that evening at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Raiders’ field for the Re- Sheridan, playing in Class 1A Sec- gional 3 title. Harrison, coached by for- tional 54 at Frontier, also saw its Friday mer Carmel standout Kelsi Jones, beat game pushed back. The Blackhawks Kokomo 5-4 at Logansport on Thursday will take on Rossville at 4 p.m. today to win its sectional. Sports 7 Noblesville college athletic signings

Photo courtesy Noblesville Athletics Noblesville's Kylie Roberts has committed to play soccer for Anderson University. Pictured left to right: Melissa Roberts (Mother), Kylie Roberts, Pat Roberts (Father). More signing photos will appear in future editions of the Reporter 8 Sports

Friday scores Chicago Cubs 1, Cincinnati 0 San Francisco 8, L.A. Dodgers 5, 10 innings Toronto 11, Cleveland 2, 7 innings Major League Seattle 3, Texas 2 Boston 5, Miami 2, 6 innings Colorado at Pittsburgh, postponed Detroit 3, N.Y. Yankees 2, 10 innings Milwaukee at Washington, postponed San Diego 10, Houston 3, 11 innings Atlanta at N.Y. Mets, postponed Kansas City 8, Minnesota 3 Baltimore at Chicago White Sox, postponed Baseball standings Oakland 3, L.A. Angels 1 St. Louis 8, Arizona 6 American League National League East W L PCT. GB East W L PCT. GB Tampa Bay 32 20 .615 - N.Y. Mets 24 20 .545 - Boston 31 20 .608 0.5 Philadelphia 25 26 .490 2.5 N.Y. Yankees 29 22 .569 2.5 Atlanta 24 25 .490 2.5 Toronto 26 24 .520 5.0 Miami 24 27 .471 3.0 Baltimore 17 33 .340 14.0 Washington 21 25 .457 4.0 Central W L PCT. GB Central W L PCT. GB Chi. White Sox 29 20 .592 - St. Louis 29 22 .569 - Cleveland 27 22 .551 2.0 Chi. Cubs 28 22 .560 0.5 Kansas City 24 25 .490 5.0 Milwaukee 25 25 .500 3.5 Minnesota 20 30 .400 9.5 Cincinnati 22 27 .449 6.0 Detroit 20 31 .392 10.0 Pittsburgh 18 31 .367 10.0 West W L PCT. GB West W L PCT. GB Oakland 31 22 .585 - San Diego 33 19 .635 - Houston 27 23 .540 2.5 L.A. Dodgers 31 20 .608 1.5 Seattle 25 27 .481 5.5 San Francisco 31 20 .608 1.5 L.A. Angels 22 29 .431 8.0 Colorado 19 32 .373 13.5 Texas 22 31 .415 9.0 Arizona 18 34 .346 15.0

Friday score Seattle 82, Minnesota 72 Connecticut 86, Washington 81 Las Vegas 113, Indiana 77 WNBA standings Los Angeles 76, Chicago 61 Eastern Conference Western Conference Team W L PCT. GB Team W L PCT. GB Connecticut 6 1 .857 - Seattle 5 1 .833 - New York 5 1 .833 0.5 Las Vegas 4 2 .667 1.0 Atlanta 3 2 .600 2.0 Phoenix 2 3 .400 2.5 Chicago 2 3 .400 3.0 Los Angeles 1 2 .333 2.5 Washington 2 4 .333 3.5 Dallas 1 3 .250 3.0 Indiana 1 6 .143 5.0 Minnesota 0 4 .000 4.0 Indy 500 pre-race ceremonies to Tiffany Mitchell reaches 1,500 points . . . feature pageantry, tradition Fever drop first game out The pre-race ceremonies for the 105th to the fabled Tuskegee Airmen, the first Indianapolis 500 presented by Gain- Black military aviators in the U.S. Army bridge will feature all of the tradition and Air Corps in World War II. West against Las Vegas pageantry beloved by fans Sunday, May Command To Start Engines – In- 30 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. dianapolis Motor Speedway Chairman The Indiana Fever dropped the first of 10 rebounds were good for her 19th ca- A look at the various ceremonial roles: Roger Penske will say the most famous a five-game road swing on Friday night to reer double-double performance. Kelsey “God Bless America” – U.S. Navy words in motorsports. Las Vegas, 113-77. Mitchell added 13 points and tied a team- veteran and gospel music performer In previously announced roles, coun- The Fever rallied in the second quar- high four assists. Generald Wilson will sing this tribute to try music star Jimmie Allen will sing the ter to cut the early deficit to 10 behind a Victoria Vivians came off the bench America. national anthem, Indianapolis 500 vet- 34-point quarter, which tied the fifth most to score 12 points. She is averaging 10.7 “Drivers to your cars” – The five eran and NBC Indy 500 studio analyst points scored in a quarter in franchise his- points and shooting 47.8 percent over the members of social media sensation Dude Danica Patrick will drive the Chevrolet tory. Las Vegas outscored Indiana 54-30 last three games. Perfect will give the traditional command Corvette Stingray hardtop convertible in the second half to seal the first of three Friday night was also Jessica Bre- for all 33 drivers to report to their cars. Pace Car, and Emmy Award-nominat- regular season meetings between the two land's 250th career game played. She has “Back Home Again in Indiana” – ed actor Milo Ventimiglia will wave the teams. played 37 games with the Fever in 2013 Chicago Blackhawks national anthem green flag to start the 500-Mile Race at Tiffany Mitchell led the Fever with and 2021. singer Jim Cornelison returns for the fifth 12:45 p.m. 17 points to become the seventh player in UP NEXT consecutive year to sing this Hoosier fa- Other popular pre-race traditions, franchise history to eclipse 1,500 points Indiana and Las Vegas meet again on vorite. including the playing of “Taps,” the ri- with the team. Mitchell passed Ebony Sunday at 6 p.m. Sunday’s game will be Flyover – U.S. Air Force F-16 fight- fle volley and the invocation, also will Hoffman to move into seventh on the streamed live on FeverBasketball.com er jets from the 187th Fighter Wing, as- take place as fans return to IMS for “The team's all-time scoring list. and the Indiana Fever’s Facebook page in signed to Dannelly Field, Alabama, will Greatest Spectacle in Racing” after a Teaira McCowan's 13 points and Indiana, Kentucky and Ohio. fly over IMS during the national anthem one-year absence due to the COVID-19 and after “Back Home Again in Indiana.” pandemic. The aircraft will match the tribute livery Live coverage on NBC and the IN- on the No. 47 U.S. Air Force Chevrolet DYCAR Radio Network starts at 11 a.m. driven by Conor Daly, which pays tribute Sunday.