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“COVID-19 is still spreading within the community, at a much lower rate than what it was previously back in the large winter surge we saw in November, December, in the beginning of January.” That’s the word from Fishers Health Department Epidemiologist Josh Robinson in his weekly COVID-19 video update. The Fishers Community Risk Level remains at a 3 on a scale of 4 and has remained steady in recent weeks. According to Robinson, the latest num- bers verify that COVID-19 continues to spread within the Fishers area. The Hamilton County percent positivity rate is at 8.4 percent as of Tuesday morn- Photo provided ing. The Fishers percent positivity rate is State Rep. Tony Cook (R-Cicero) (second from right) receives the Richard G. Lugar Award for Distinguished 7.7 percent. The case incidents rate stands Service to Interscholastic Athletics from the Indiana High School Athletic Association alongside his wife, Kathy at 27.98. Robinson says these numbers Cook (third from right), Gov. Eric Holcomb (third from left), President Rick Fuson (far left), Indiana have increased over the past few weeks. Pacers Board Chairman Bob Morris (second from left) and IHSAA Commissioner Paul Neidig (far right). Robinson asks local residents to con- tinue taking precautions to slow the spread of the virus. That includes wearing a mask outside your own household, social dis- tancing and washing your hands regularly. Rep. Tony Cook receives “There have been a lot of projections coming out lately, showing a slight in- crease in cases across various localities in the U.S.,” Robinson said. “There (are) also other projections that these increases may Richard G. Lugar Award continue for a few weeks and then eventu- ally start to decline again in April.” The REPORTER and moral character, and car- severance, work ethic and time 410 member schools, we are State Rep. Tony Cook ries the endorsement of their management, which are habits honored to present Tony Cook The Fishers Health Department plans to (R-Cicero) recently received IHSAA member high school. that can stick with them through with the 2021 Richard G. Lu- keep a close eye on local COVID numbers. the Richard G. Lugar Award Throughout his 40-year career, their academic journey and into gar Award for Distinguished Fishers health officials say the -avail for Distinguished Service to Cook served 36 years in vari- adulthood." Service," said IHSAA Com- ability of testing remains good, with test- Interscholastic Athletics by the ous leadership roles at Hamilton Cook gained national atten- missioner Paul Neidig. "His ing appointments available within two days Indiana High School Athletic Heights, Clinton Prairie and No- tion during the 1980s when he lifetime of work with education and results ready in two days or less. Con- Association during the Boys blesville school corporations. served as principal of Hamilton at the core has benefited gener- tact tracing is also staying current. 2A State Finals on "As a former football, base- Heights High School and wel- ations of high school students Hospital availability in the counties April 3 at Bankers Life Field- ball, and basketball coach and comed Ryan White, who was and student athletes. The IH- surrounding Marion, including Hamilton, house in Indianapolis. educator, I understand the pro- positive for HIV. During this SAA is proud to honor his con- remains good. According to the organi- found impact athletics can have time, Cook helped educate his tributions through this award.” If you need to schedule a vaccination or zation, this award is given to a on a student's overall develop- community about the myths Other recipients of this a COVID test, call (317) 595-3211. Hoosier who exemplifies the ment," Cook said. "These activ- and realities of AIDS. award include the late U.S. Sena- Click here to access Josh Robinson's highest standard of profes- ities teach young Hoosiers the “On behalf of the IHSAA tor Richard Lugar, Bob Gardner, entire video update posted Tuesday night. sional ethics, sportsmanship importance of teamwork, per- Executive Committee and the Lee Lonzo and Barbara Wynne. Many say they’ll New name, same great local people no longer wear Best-One of Indy acquires R&T Tire & Auto Service masks, but respect Submitted businesses’ rules In the summer of 1965, Ray By DEMIE JOHNSON and Tom Alexander, father and WISH-TV | wishtv.com son, opened their first R&T Tire & Auto Service in Sheri- If you walked down Main Street dan. In 1968, Tom’s wife Anita in Carmel, you would find businesses became part of the team. Ray with signs asking customers to contin- retired in 1982, and a few years ue wearing masks. later, Tom and Anita’s son Bri- But you would also find shops that an joined the business. Soon have removed those signs. after, Jim Kitchel, their son-in- Most of the people in the Carmel law, and daughter Tina joined Arts & Design District told Hamilton the company. County Reporter's newsgathering part- Between 1987 and 2008, ner, WISH-TV News 8, it's because R&T Tire expanded to a total of masks are no longer a requirement; five locations. Sadly, Brian Al- they’re not planning to wear them at exander passed away in 2017. Photo provided all anymore. However, they said, if At that time, the company made The name may be changing at R&T Tire & Auto Service, but the company and its a business asks them to put one on, the difficult decision to reduce people say the quality will remain the same. they’ll respect those wishes. to two locations. The Nobles- family-owned Indiana business. change. This is an opportunity great local people and same Cathy Rowan said she had a pretty ville and Tipton shops contin- “After 56 years, it was for our current employees to great service that R&T Tire’s serious case of COVID-19 in Novem- ued, and the Kitchels took over time,” said Tom Alexander, continue working for a compa- raving fans have come to trust ber, which is why although she will no running the day-to-day opera- owner of R&T Tire & Auto ny that cares about them, as we over the years. longer wear a mask most of the time, tions. Service. “When I met with the always have.” Chuck Godby and Daniel if someone asks her to put one on, she Fast forward almost 56 team of Best-One of Indy, I was While the name on the Heald remain leading the sales said she would be glad to do so. years later, and R&T is transi- so impressed that they seemed building locations will be team in Noblesville, while “Oh, I would definitely put it on, tioning to its next chapter under just like me; their honesty, their changing to Best-One of Indy Patrick Henderson and Pete and I would also honor people’s opin- new ownership. As of April 1, close-knit operations, and good in Noblesville, and Best-One of Thomas continue to lead the ion if they would like me to wear it in R&T Tire & Auto Service has customer service. We (my fam- Tipton, it is important for cus- Tipton team. their home,” Rowan said. been acquired by Best-One of ily and I) unanimously decided tomers to understand that it is Ben Graves said he feels the same Indy, another long standing and it was a good time to make a business as usual with the same See R&T . . . Page 2 and will not wear masks anymore un- less someone asks him to. “I’m done, but I’d respect the busi- ness and wear a mask, no problem,” Hamilton Southeastern Schools’ debt is too high Graves said. Carmel has some Guest COLUMNIST $5,000 more with the The Future Problem period, HSE's enrollment grew So far, no problems at Silver in the of the lowest property difference in the taxes The problem is the City of from 8,779 to 22,184 students. City, 111 W. Main St. Suite 150, Car- taxes of any incorpo- paid. In 10 years, that Noblesville's growth into Wayne HSE Schools will likely have mel. Manager Claire Shipley said most rated area in Hamil- difference is thou- Township. Wayne Township is huge enrollment increases of the customers came in already wear- ton County. When I sands of dollars to a sooner than we think. Nobles- in HSE's district and projects ing masks. Shipley said because Silver compare Fishers to Fishers homeowner. ville Mayor Chris Jensen says, high growth into the future. in the City also has a Marion County Carmel, one answer "... made it clear his city plans The Reason Fishers’ property owners will location, the business made the deci- is the difference in to expand eastward into Wayne sion to keep the stores the same. “Just continue to carry a high debt school property taxes. The reason Car- Township with both residen- for the safety of our staff and custom- burden with the need for new Hamilton Southeast- DAVID GIFFEL mel's school tax rate tial and commercial develop- ers, at least until everyone is able to ern Schools’ property is lower is because of schools as the population grows ment..." Then let Noblesville get fully vaccinated, and we’ll reassess tax rate is significantly high- less school debt and fewer build- east of Noblesville into HSE's pay for it. (Lannan, Larry. “The at the end of the month and see how er than Carmel Clay Schools. ings. Carmel Schools has fewer district. Wayne Township and future of HSE Schools, No- we’re feeling,” she said. Think about it: If a Carmel debt obligations! Carmel had Noblesville residents should be blesville and Wayne Town- The Fishers Health Department is homeowner earns the same time to grow into its shoes. Fish- responsible, not Fishers. ship” Hamilton County Report- also leaving the choice up to business- wages as someone in Fishers, ers will never be able to achieve We can see the historical er, March 24, 2021.) es. Masks are still required in all Ham- the Carmel homeowner can the same lower tax rate unless Fishers homeowner growth ilton County buildings. afford a house that costs about we demand change. from 2000 to 2020. 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R&T Debt from Page 1 from Page 1 Tom and Tina will continue to be part of operations in some capacity, while Jim will be part of sales and operations. Best-One of Indy employs over 130 team members in total of now 13 loca- tions in Central Indiana, offers the oppor- tunity to get certified technical training while being on the job, and placed in the top 5 in the United States in the 2020 Tire Industry’s Best Places to Work program by Tire Business. People at Best-One of Indy say they are excited for the opportunities, but the company remains centered on their mission – “Creating Raving Fans.” During a time of change, one thing that never waivers is their commitment to people. “We look forward to continuing the leg- acy that Tom and his family have built in Noblesville and Tipton, and the surround- ing communities,” said Rich Elliott, Pres- ident of Best-One of Indy. “For 35 years, we have been family-owned, and we plan to keep the same family, local feel while Charts provided by David Giffel / DLGF delivering superior customer service and being a trusted provider of Retail, Com- Planning Ahead ty taxpayers should not pay for Noblesville ber of the Fiscal Conservatives of Hamilton mercial and Ag tires.” Today, the only HSE school in Wayne housing developments. County, a Fishers homeowner, a Repub- Township is Durbin Elementary. Nobles- Related Article lican member of the Delaware Township ville Schools would be better suited to meet Board, Delaware 19 Republican Precinct Click here to visit the City of Noblesville's goals. It's time for Lannan, Larry. “Student Population at Committeeman, Chairman of the Central HSE to grow into its shoes like Carmel. HSE Schools and the Future of Durbin Indiana IoPP Chapter, and entrepreneur, The Reporter HSE needs to redraw boundaries and de- Elementary” Hamilton County Reporter, and he has over 30 years of business ex- velop an exit plan for Noblesville Schools Aug. 14, 2019. perience in manufacturing polymer resins, on Facebook! to now take responsibility. Fishers' proper- David Giffel is a founding board mem- compounds, and plastic films. Mowing • Mulch Install • Hedge Trimming Live Music At Pasto Italiano • Weed & Feed • Power Washing • Plus more...

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Examples of how these Each group was awarded “These grants provide those grants may be used include: $5,000. partners with resources to • Opportunities to in- Hamilton County eco- fund marketing and strate- crease awareness of a com- nomic development organi- gic efforts that result in new munity or region’s econom- zations receiving the 2021 jobs and investments in the ic development strategies grants include: communities we serve.” and product availability • City of Fishers Eco- To qualify for program • Tours and special nomic Development Office consideration, each appli- events to promote business • City of Noblesville Eco- cant must submit a plan sites and communities nomic Development Office that has a direct impact on • Marketing campaigns • Invest Hamilton County the community’s economic and promotional materials Carmel-based youth advocacy group empowering people to help stop child abuse The REPORTER trusted adults in their lives. students K-12, school staff This April, and ev- “When we teach our and community groups,” ery April, join Indiana program in the schools, we Owens said. Center for Prevention of encourage the students to In an effort to raise Youth Abuse and Suicide identify five trusted adults awareness and provide (ICPYAS) to raise aware- that they can talk to if they additional resources, ness for Child Abuse Pre- need help,” Owens said. “In ICPYAS is offering free vention Month. Prevention the state of Indiana, we are online training opportuni- organizations nationwide all mandated reporters so if ties for individuals to sign embark on this mission you have reason to suspect up for Stewards of Chil- every April in order to not a child is endanger, stand up dren as well as QPR. Stew- only raise awareness, but for kids and call local law ards of Children focuses also demonstrate how to enforcement or 800-800- on an adult-centered Child recognize the signs of abuse 5556 to make a report.” Abuse Prevention and and how to prevent it. As the mission reflects, awareness program to rec- ICPYAS Director of ICPYAS works diligently ognize the signs of abuse Education and Community to end abuse and save lives. as well as how to react Relations Maggie Owens By continuing to provide appropriately. QPR is one said, “One of the things services virtually, students of the Suicide Prevention that is really eye-opening and adults across Indiana programs that teaches the is that 80 percent of report- continue to have access to participants how to ques- ed child abuse happens in prevention programs. tion, persuade and refer as the home or at the hands “We have transitioned well as provide resources of someone that a family to doing all our school- for suicide prevention. knows and trusts.” based programs via zoom Visit indianapreven- Part of the evi- and other web-based for- tion.org for online re- denced-based curriculum mats and have been able to sources as well as a way to ICPYAS uses encourag- still need the mandated leg- register for these training es students to find several islation to provide this to all opportunities. Aspire Indiana Health names Demetrius Dillard as IT Director The REPORTER result, the organi- ic system, and Demetrius Dillard, a zation was able to previously held veteran leader in Informa- transition to deliv- leadership roles tion Technology systems for ering care through at other large healthcare, has joined Aspire a telehealth mod- healthcare pro- JOB FAIR Indiana Health as Director el within days viders. He holds of Information Systems & of the onset of a bachelor’s de- Technology. pandemic. Aspire gree in BioMed- Tuesday, April 13th, 1pm-4pm In his new role, Dillard continues to serve ical Engineer- will focus on building out patients through ing Technology and continuing the long-term scaled-up Video Dillard from IUPUI and strategy of a robust and se- in Person appointments or at a master’s degree in Busi- INDUSTRIES cure network infrastructure, one of its seven Central Indi- ness Administration and and work to ensure a trans- ana health centers. Healthcare Administration REPRESENTED: parent and scalable service “Aspire has been a from Western Governors management team that aims leader, not a follower, in University. • Advanced to present results to support advancing technology “Demetrius’ deep expe- the organization’s mission systems that make it eas- rience in leading multi-disci- Manufacturing of providing comprehensive ier than ever for patients plinary teams and innovating healthcare including behav- from every walk of life to ways to align business and • Construction ioral health, primary medical access the healthcare they technology strategy with care, and addiction services. deserve,” Dillard said. “I’m the mission of a nonprofit Aspire undertook a excited about the opportu- healthcare provider is going • Healthcare years-long plan to shift the nity to continue that jour- to be a tremendous asset for nonprofit healthcare organi- ney and help lead the way.” Aspire,” said Chief Quality zation’s IT to a nimble, 100 Dillard was previously Officer Jim Skeel. • Hospitality percent cloud-based system Chief Information Officer Learn more at AspireIn- with no internal servers. 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The Noblesville Economic De- The Noblesville Redevelop- The Carmel Clay School velopment Commission will meet ment Authority will meet at 9 a.m. Board of Trustees workshop ses- at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 15, on Friday, April 16, 2021, in the sion scheduled for Monday, April 2021, in the Council Chamber at Council Chamber at Noblesville 12, 2021, has been canceled. Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th City Hall, 16 S. 10th St., Nobles- St., Noblesville. Anyone wishing ville. Anyone wishing to listen Pursuant to IC 5-14-1.5-5 (a) to listen to the meeting virtually to the meeting virtually may call The Hamilton County E911 Ex- may call (872) 240-4868 and en- (872) 240-4868 and enter confer- ecutive Board will meet to dis- ter conference ID 660 728 429#. ence ID 393 703 970#. cuss E911 operations at 8 a.m. on Monday, April 12, 2021, in the Mayor’s Conference Room at Noblesville City Hall, 16 S. 10th Need more local news? Click here! Send Meeting Notices to: [email protected] St., Noblesville. News & Obituary 5 TODAY’S BIBLE READING Ready to dig? Call 811 first! It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, The REPORTER digging anywhere prevents ness days before digging from 2018, the latest year who has become for us wisdom from God—that Spring is here and peo- damage to underground begins. The local utilities for which figures are avail- is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption. ple are excited to get out- utilities, prevents potential will then send a crew to able. Estimated damages in Therefore, as it is written: “Let the one who doors to plant trees, shrubs personal injury and avoids mark underground lines in 2019 total approximately and flowers, as well as electric and other utility the area (electric, natural $30 billion in direct and in- boasts boast in the Lord.” begin those outdoor con- outages,” said Scott Batson, gas, water, sewer, phone, direct losses. 1 Corinthians 1:30-31 (NIV) struction projects that make Duke Energy senior vice cable TV and others) with In 2020, Duke Energy homes more comfortable. president and chief distri- above-ground stakes, flags reported 138 damage-caus- Can you dig it? bution officer. “It also helps or paint, which indicates ing dig-in events in Indiana. Charles “Chuck” Collier Applegate Yes, you can. But first, avoid costly repairs for the restricted areas before a For more information d. April 6, 2021 make an important call to offenders.” customer begins a digging about the Call Before You 811, the national “Call Be- Calling 811 is a free project. Dig system in Indiana, visit Charles “Chuck” Collier Applegate, 84, Fort Myers, fore You Dig” hotline and nationwide service. Con- In 2019, the U.S. Com- indiana811.org. Fla., died on April 6, 2021. He was ask that the underground tractors, homeowners, mon Ground Alliance Click here to watch a the son of Charles Edward Applegate utilities on your property businessowners, and any- reported approximately video that shows how to and Vivian Louise Collier Applegate be properly located and one preparing for a digging 532,000 excavation-related use 811. For additional in- of Cicero. He graduated from Jackson marked. project of any kind should damage events in the U.S., formation, Call 811 before Central High, now Hamilton Heights, “Calling 811 before call 811 at least three busi- an increase of 14 percent you start digging. in 1955. He was a Past Master of the Ci- cero/Noblesville Masonic Lodge and a former member of the Cicero AG Rokita launches investigations Christian Church. He attended Pur- Accurate due University and became an engineering technician at the former Naval Avionics Center on the east side of In- into five Big Tech companies over dianapolis, retiring in 1996 after 30 years. He also was a Balanced master woodworker. censoring conservative content He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Alice Day Ap- plegate. Also surviving are four children, Nina Phifer, Bry- The REPORTER tentially harmed manipulate con- Indiana Attorney Gener- Indiana consum- tent in ways they an Applegate, Thomas Applegate, and Jeremy Applegate; Local a sister, Linda Donahue and brother, Gene Applegate; and al Todd Rokita announced ers through busi- do not publicly several grandchildren. A son, Bruce, died in infancy. Wednesday that he is inves- ness practices discuss or that Graveside services will be held at Cicero Cemetery at tigating whether five Big that are abusive, consumers do not a later date. NEWS Tech companies have po- deceptive, and/or fully understand.” unfair. In addition to In particular, Amazon, Apple, — County — Rokita is prob- Facebook, Goo- ing methods by gle, and Twitter, Requests for Qualifications Hamilton County is seeking Requests for Qualifications from licensed certified which the com- Rokita Rokita is also in- public accounting firms and qualified consulting firms. 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Such manipulation Joe Biden’s nominee to be • Provide an evaluation of arrestee services and medical care provided by prevents consumers from associate U.S. attorney gen- the departments; and, • A full budget and financial analysis of the departments from 2014-2020. making informed choices, eral, has allegedly met with Any interested firm shall submit an inquiry to the County to obtain a more Rokita said. Facebook and Twitter exec- detailed Request for Qualifications; which, will provide a more in-depth view See what’s of the anticipated scope of the project, details required for qualifications, and “In a free society, few utives to urge “more rigor- other applicable qualification criteria. All responses must be submitted, in a assets are more important ous rules and enforcement,” sealed hard copy and sealed digital format, to the County no later than 4:00 PM on the EDT on April 23, 2021. 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Wednesday baseball Tigers nearly make comeback against Eagles Fishers nearly made a comeback for seven innings. The Millers did get five the ages Wednesday in its Hoosier Cross- hits, including doubles from Drew Nis- roads Conference opener with Class 4A wonger in the fifth inning and Jacob Wei- No. 3 Zionsville. ler in the sixth inning. Avon scored its run The host Tigers were down 7-0 going with no outs in the eighth inning. into the bottom of the seventh inning, and Ethan Leslie pitched a complete game in fact were just three outs from being for Noblesville and threw well, striking on the bad end of a no-hitter. But Fishers out 11 and allowing only three hits. staged a big rally, and got the winning run This was the Millers’ first HCC game, on second base before the Eagles got the and they dropped to 1-4 overall. Nobles- final two outs and a 7-6 win. ville hosts Avon today at Don Dunker Zionsville had built its 7-0 lead by Field to complete the conference series. the top of the fourth inning, while only allowing the Tigers one baserunner: Joe AVON 1, NOBLESVILLE 0 Hietpas drew a one-out walk in the fifth (8 innings) inning. Noblesville AB R H RBI In the bottom of the seventh, Fishers Dean White 3 0 0 0 got back-to-back walks when Tate War- Drew Niswonger 3 0 1 0 ner and Evan Allbright both drew base- Mason Bohland 3 0 0 0 Bryce Adams 3 0 0 0 on-balls. That brought up Grant Moritz, Kolbi Kazmierski 3 0 2 0 and he broke through to get the Tigers Jacob Weiler 3 0 1 0 their first hit, and first run, as Warner Josh Kern 3 0 1 0 scored. Conner Bloss 3 0 0 0 After absorbing a strikeout, Fishers Caden David 0 0 0 0 knocked in three straight hits, by Jack Bryce Riggs 3 0 0 0 Brown (scoring Allbright), Zach Cox Luke Wilson 3 0 0 0 Totals 27 0 5 x (loading the bases) and Matt Bryant Score by Innings (scoring Moritz). Carson Dunn came up, Noblesville 000 000 00 - 0 5 5 and he was hit by a pitch to send Brown Avon 000 000 01 - 1 3 1 home. 2B: Niswonger, Weiler. SB: Kazmierski, With the bases still loaded, Joey White. Brenczewski came up and batted in Cox NHS pitching IP R ER H with a single. Warner came back to the Ethan Leslie 7 1 0 3 Strikeouts: Leslie 11. Walks: Leslie 2. plate, and he was hit by a pitch, scoring Reporter photo by Richie Hall Fishers catcher Caulin Brown awaits the call from his coach during the Bryant. But after that, Zionsville got the Hamilton Southeastern was also dealt Tigers' game with Zionsville on Wednesday. last two outs. a tough Hoosier Crossroads Conference “Our guys will never give up, I can tell ZIONSVILLE 7, FISHERS 6 Score by Innings defeat on Wednesday, as the Royals were you that,” said Tigers coach Matt Cherry. Fishers AB R H RBI Zionsville 312 100 0 - 7 6 0 beaten at Brownsburg 8-5 on a walkoff The coach noted other examples of his Joey Brenczewski 4 0 0 1 Fishers 000 000 6 - 6 5 2 grand slam. team not quitting, such as in their opener Jack Braun 2 0 0 0 HBP: Dunn, Warner. Southeastern got off to an early lead, against Homestead and games at this past Tate Warner 0 1 0 1 Fishers pitching IP R ER H thanks to back-to-back RBI singles from Dom Oliverio 3 0 0 0 Joey Wimoth 3 6 5 4 weekend’s Noblesville Invitational. J.T. Mutchner and Landon Riekhof. The “They are going to keep fighting,” Evan Albright 0 1 0 0 Kyle Manship 1 1 0 2 JP Preston 1 0 0 0 Gavin Kuzniewski 2 0 0 0 Royals added two more runs in the top said Cherry. “We just have to grind out Jack Backofen 1 0 0 0 Cody Jones 1 0 0 0 of the fourth: Hunter Dilts drew a bas- ABs. The guys that came off the bench Grant Moritz 2 1 1 1 Strikeouts: Kuzniewski 3, Jones 3, Wilmoth es-loaded walk, then Payton Hilfiker sparked us. They were hungry and they Joe Hietpas 2 0 0 0 2, Manship 2. Walks: Wilmoth 5, Kuzniews- scored on a wild pitch. were ready to get their chance and they Jack Brown 3 1 1 1 ki 2. The Bulldogs got their first run in the made the most of their opportunities and Caulin Brown 1 0 0 0 bottom of the fourth inning. Southeast- Kaden Gorak 1 0 0 0 Noblesville took a tough loss at Avon they did awesome.” ern’s Peyton Lusby hit a solo home run in Fishers is 1-4 overall and travels to Zach Cox 1 1 1 0 Wednesday, as the host Orioles scored Matt Bryant 3 1 1 1 the top of the sixth, and HSE led 5-1. But Zionsville today to complete the HCC in the eighth inning to take the Hoosier Carson Dunn 2 0 0 1 Crossroads Conference game 1-0. Brownsburg took over after that, scoring series. Totals 26 6 4 6 Neither team scored in the regulation See Tigers . . . Page 7 Golden Eagles softball stays unbeaten The Guerin Catholic softball team are off until April 20 when they play an- kept its undefeated record intact on other CCC game at Heritage Christian. Wednesday with a Circle City Confer- ence win over Bishop Chatard, 5-0 at the GUERIN CATHOLIC 5, Trojans’ field. BISHOP CHATARD 0 The Golden Eagles got on the board Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI in the first inning after Izzy Kemp hit a Ana Macha 3 2 1 0 two-run home run into center field, also Aliyah Dorsey 4 1 1 0 sending Ana Macha home. Guerin Cath- Victoria Flores 4 0 1 0 Izzy Kemp 3 2 1 2 olic added two more runs in the third Alicia Flores 2 0 0 1 inning: Macha stole home, then Aliyah Lucy Schenk 2 0 0 0 Dorsey scored on an RBI groundout by Lilli Everts 0 0 0 0 Alicia Flores. Dorsey had gotten on base Kirsten Mascari 3 0 0 0 with a double. Sarah Dilley 3 0 1 0 Kemp scored GC’s fifth run in the Julia Hartley 2 0 0 0 fifth inning with her of home plate. Megan Powers 1 0 0 0 Totals 27 5 5 3 She was one of five Golden Eagles play- Score by Innings ers with one hit during the game. Kemp Guerin Catholic 202 010 0 - 5 5 1 also pitched another great game, going all Bishop Chatard 000 000 0 - 0 1 2 seven innings, striking out 17 and allow- HR: Kemp. 2B: Dorsey. SB: Kemp 2, Ma- ing just one hit and one walk. cha, Dorsey. SAC: A. Flores. Guerin Catholic is 2-0 in conference GC pitching IP R ER H play and 5-0 overall. The Golden Eagles Kemp 7 0 0 1 Strikeouts: Kemp 17. Walks: Kemp 1. Sports 7 TIGERS from Page 6 three runs in the bottom of the sixth, then loading the bases in the seventh inning. That brought Steven Walsh to the plate, and his left field grand slam ended the game. Cole Earlewine had two hits for the Royals, who are 2-2-1 for the season. The Wednesday game was Southeastern’s conference opener, and it will host the Bulldogs tonight to complete the series.

BROWNSBURG 8, HAMILTON SOUTHEASTERN 5 Southeastern AB R H RBI Noah Wolf 3 1 1 0 Peyton Lusby 2 2 1 1 Hunter Dilts 0 0 0 1 Garrett Dettman 0 0 0 0 J. T. Mutchner 4 0 1 1 Landon Riekhof 4 0 1 1 Cole Earlewine 4 0 2 0 Jason Dettman 3 0 0 0 Griffen Haas 1 0 0 0 J. Bush 2 0 0 0 Payton Hilfiker 1 1 0 0 Ty Bradle 0 1 0 0 Totals 24 5 6 4 Score by Innings Southeastern 200 201 0 - 5 6 2 Brownsburg 000 103 4 - 8 8 1 Photo provided HR: Lusby. SB: Wolf 2, Bradle, Earlewine. Hamilton Southeastern's John McCall (left) gets ready to deliver a pitch during the Royals' game at Brownsburg HSE pitching IP R ER H John McCall 3.2 1 1 1 on Wednesday. Pictured at right is Peyton Lusby. Sam Reagan 1.1 3 3 5 single into right field, and the game was groundout. But the Trojans tied the game Braden Reel 5 2 2 1 Eli Lantz 1.0 4 3 2 knotted at 4-4. in the bottom of the eighth, and won on a Aidan Morse 4 2 3 5 Strikeouts: McCall 3, Reagan 2, Lantz 1. Will Fremion 4 1 1 0 Walks: McCall 2, Reagan 2, Lantz 1. The Trojans moved ahead 5-4 in the two-out RBI single in the ninth. bottom of the fourth inning. The Golden Morse went 3-for-5 at the plate, driv- Adam Novelen 5 1 2 3 Josh Schaff 3 0 1 0 Guerin Catholic went extra innings in Eagles jumped into the lead, 6-5, in the ing in five runs. Reel and Donahue both Ryan Zimmerman 1 0 0 0 its second Circle City Conference game top of the fifth, thanks to a two-run home had two hits and scored two runs, with Sam Tabor 2 0 0 0 with Bishop Chatard on Wednesday, and run from Morse. Guerin Catholic extend- Morse also scoring twice. Novelen drove Daniel Donahue 4 2 2 0 the Golden Eagles also had a tough loss, ed its lead to 9-5 in the top of the seventh, in three runs. Donahue and Will Fremion Evan Brong 0 0 0 0 as the host Trojans walked off with an 11- with Morse sending Anthony Ferrucci both hit triples and Patton hit a double. Totals 36 10 13 10 home on a sacrifice fly, then Novelen The Golden Eagles are 1-1 in confer- Score by Innings 10 victory in nine innings. Guerin Catholic 004 020 310 - 10 13 5 Chatard led 4-0 after two innings, but blasted a two-run homer into right field. ence play and 1-2 overall. Guerin Catho- Bishop Chatard 220 100 411 - 11 15 0 Guerin tied it up in the top of the third. Chatard tied the game at 9-9 in the lic will play two games at West Vigo on HR: Morse, Novelen. 3B: Donahue, Fremi- Braden Reel hit an RBI double to send bottom of the seventh with a two-run Saturday, taking on the host Vikings at 10 on. 2B: Morse, Patton, Reel. SB: Ferrucci Daniel Donahue home, then Aidan Morse home run and a two-run double. That a.m. and Portage Central at noon. 2. SAC: Tabor, Morse. HBP: Ferrucci. smacked his own double into center field, sent the game into extra innings. Dona- GC pitching IP R ER H scoring Clay Patton and Reel. Morse hue scored for GC in the top of the eighth BISHOP CHATARD 11, Morse 1.1 4 4 3 when Donahue got home on Patton’s RBI Ferrucci 3.2 1 0 5 scored when Adam Novelen hit an RBI GUERIN CATHOLIC 10 Brong 1.1 2 1 1 (9 innings) Davis Wagner 0.1 2 2 3 Guerin Catholic AB R H RBI Reel 2.0 2 2 3 Clay Patton 4 1 1 1 Strikeouts: Ferrucci 2, Brong 2, Morse 1, Anthony Ferrucci 4 1 1 0 Wagner 1, Reel 1. Walks: Morse 5, Reel 2. 8 Sports

Wednesday games Brooklyn 139, New Orleans 111 Indiana 141, Minnesota 137 Houston 102, Dallas 93 Denver 106, San Antonio 96 Washington 131, Orlando 116 Memphis 131, Atlanta 113 Phoenix 117, Utah 113, OT NBA standings Boston 101, New York 99 Charlotte 113, Oklahoma City 102 Eastern Conference Western Conference Team W L PCT. GB Team W L PCT. GB Brooklyn 36 16 .692 - Utah 38 13 .745 - Philadelphia 35 16 .686 0.5 Phoenix 36 14 .720 1.5 Milwaukee 32 18 .640 3.0 L.A. Clippers 34 18 .654 4.5 Charlotte 26 24 .520 9.0 Denver 33 18 .647 5.0 Atlanta 27 25 .519 9.0 L.A. Lakers 32 19 .627 6.0 Miami 26 25 .510 9.5 Portland 30 20 .600 7.5 ------Boston 26 26 .500 10.0 Dallas 28 22 .560 9.5 New York 25 27 .481 11.0 Memphis 26 23 .531 11.0 Indiana 23 27 .460 12.0 San Antonio 24 25 .490 13.0 Chicago 21 28 .429 13.5 Golden State 24 27 .471 14.0 ------Toronto 20 31 .392 15.5 New Orleans 22 29 .431 16.0 18 32 .360 17.0 Sacramento 22 29 .431 16.0 Washington 18 32 .360 17.0 Oklahoma City 20 31 .392 18.0 Orlando 17 34 .333 18.5 Houston 14 37 .275 24.0 Detroit 15 36 .294 20.5 Minnesota 13 39 .250 25.5

Wednesday scores Milwaukee 4, Chicago Cubs 2, 10 innings Atlanta 7, Washington 6 Oakland 4, L.A. Dodgers 3, 10 innings Major League Atlanta 2, Washington 0 Philadelphia 8, N.Y. Mets 2 Cincinnati 11, Pittsburgh 4 San Francisco 3, San Diego 2, 10 innings Cleveland 4, Kansas City 2 Seattle 8, Chicago White Sox 4 Boston 9, Tampa Bay 2 St. Louis 7, Miami 0 Baseball standings Minnesota 3, Detroit 2 Baltimore 4, N.Y. Yankees 3, 11 innings Texas 2, Toronto 1 Colorado 8, Arizona 0 American League National League East W L PCT. GB East W L PCT. GB Baltimore 4 2 .667 - Philadelphia 5 1 .833 - Boston 3 3 .500 1.0 N.Y. Mets 1 2 .333 2.5 N.Y. Yankees 3 3 .500 1.0 Washington 1 2 .333 2.5 Toronto 3 3 .500 1.0 Atlanta 2 4 .333 3.0 Tampa Bay 2 4 .333 2.0 Miami 1 5 .167 4.0 Central W L PCT. GB Central W L PCT. GB Minnesota 4 2 .667 - Cincinnati 5 1 .833 - Kansas City 3 2 .600 0.5 St. Louis 4 2 .667 1.0 Detroit 3 3 .500 1.0 Chi. Cubs 3 3 .500 2.0 Chi. White Sox 3 4 .429 1.5 Milwaukee 3 3 .500 2.0 Cleveland 2 3 .400 1.5 Pittsburgh 1 5 .167 4.0 West W L PCT. GB West W L PCT. GB Houston 5 1 .833 - L.A. Dodgers 5 2 .714 - L.A. Angels 4 2 .667 1.0 San Diego 4 3 .571 1.0 Seattle 3 3 .500 2.0 San Francisco 3 3 .500 1.5 Texas 3 3 .500 2.0 Arizona 2 4 .333 2.5 Oakland 1 6 .143 4.5 Colorado 2 4 .333 2.5 Huge first half sends Pacers past Wolves By WHEAT HOTCHKISS shots." The visitors mounted a charge after 50.6 seconds remaining following a three- Courtesy nba.com/pacers Neither team led by more than four the intermission, opening the third quar- point play by Russell. On the other end, The Pacers were down three starters on points in a back-and-forth first quarter that ter with a 16-8 run. Minnesota center the Timberwolves trapped LeVert at the Wednesday night, but they still had plenty featured five ties and five lead changes. Karl-Anthony Towns scored 13 points in top of the key late in the shot clock. He of offensive firepower. Caris LeVert helped Indiana's offense get the first seven-plus minutes of the second passed left to , who quickly Indiana (23-27) exploded for a sea- rolling early, scoring eight points in his half, but heading to the bench after pick- swung the ball to a wide-open McConnell son-high 77 points in the first half and took first shift on 4-of-6 shooting. ing up his fourth foul with four minutes in the corner. a 21-point lead into halftime on its way to The Timberwolves led 31-28 with just remaining in the third quarter. McConnell just got the shot off before 141-137 victory over the Minnesota Tim- over a minute remaining in the opening Naz Reid scored Minnesota's final nine the shot clock buzzer sounded. It was an berwolves (13-39) at Bankers Life Field- frame, but the Pacers' second unit closed points in the third quarter, with his final unexpected bonus from an unlikely source house. the quarter with six straight points to take making it a 105-94 game with — just the eighth made 3-pointer by Mc- The Timberwolves made things inter- a 35-31 advantage into the second quarter. 1:12 left. But a McConnell turnaround Connell in 47 games this season. esting down the stretch, twice cutting the Reserve guard caught jumper on the baseline and a Kelan Mar- "I was thinking I'm about to launch deficit to three in the final minutes. But fire in the second quarter, scoring 14of tin layup gave the Pacers a little breathing (and) let this thing go," Holiday said. "... Justin Holiday made four 3-pointers in the Indiana's first 18 points in the frame. The room heading into the fourth quarter. But when I saw him in the corner, I was fourth quarter and T.J. McConnell's shot- 6-foot guard knocked down a 3-pointer at Aaron Holiday's deep 3-pointer at the like, 'I've got to make the good basketball clock beating three in the final seconds the 11:06 mark, hit a jumper on the Pacers' start of the fourth pushed Indiana's lead to play here and I think T.J.'s going to make next possession, added two free throws at 112-94, but Anthony Edwards dominated helped Indiana outduel Minnesota in an it.' Before it went in, I was yelling, 'This is 8:51, converted a layup at 8:22, drilled an- the ensuing stretch. The top overall pick entertaining shootout. a bucket!' And it was a bucket." Seven Pacers scored in double figures other three at 7:44, and then hit two more in the 2021 NBA Draft scored 11 straight "I was wide open in the corner and in the win, with Aaron Holiday scoring a free throws at 7:13 to cap an impressive points on a 3-pointer and four layups to get Justin made the right pass," McConnell season-high 22 points in 22 minutes off the four-minute stretch. the Timberwolves within seven. bench, going a perfect 4-for-4 from 3-point As the Timberwolves defense started to This time it was the other Holiday added. "Credit to him. I've got to shoot a range. Big brother Justin Holiday tallied key on Holiday, second-year center Goga brother who responded. Justin Holiday little bit more of those to keep the defense 21 while going 5-for-8 from 3-point range, Bitadze was the primary beneficiary. The knocked down back-to-back threes to push honest." while McConnell added 19 points on 9-of- 6-11 big man out of the Republic of Geor- Indiana's lead back to double digits. LeVert finished with 18 points, five -re 12 shooting and 15 assists. gia converted a dunk, layup, and 3-pointer But the Timberwolves answered with bounds, and four assists for Indiana in the The Pacers were without leading scor- on consecutive possessions to help Indiana another run, with Edwards' 3-pointer cap- victory. JaKarr Sampson added 16 points ers (sore right hip) and extend its lead to 64-47. ping a 15-7 run and making it a five-point and five rebounds off the bench, while (sprained left ankle) for "That group did a good job of creating game with 4:26 remaining. Justin Holi- Doug McDermott scored 12 points. the fourth and third straight games, respec- some separation in that game just by their day hit another trey with 4:09 remaining Bitadze set a new career high with 14 tively. , the NBA's leading activity and the number of stops that they to push the lead back to 128-120, only for points on 6-of-11 shooting (2-of-4 from shotblocker, joined them on the sidelines had and it turned into easy baskets for us," the Timberwolves to reel off five straight 3-point range) while also tallying three re- after spraining his left ankle in Tuesday's Pacers head coach Nate Bjorkgren said. on a Towns bucket and D'Angelo Russell bounds, five assists, and a . loss to Chicago. A subsequent 9-2 run pushed the mar- 3-pointer. Towns led Minnesota with 32 points on "We're dropping like flies a little bit gin as high as 22 points. LeVert's layup On the other end, Justin Holiday 12-of-17 shooting, 12 rebounds, and six now and it's just kind of that next-man- just before the halftime buzzer capped a missed a three, but McConnell secured the assists. Edwards added 27 points, while up mentality," McConnell said after the 42-point second quarter, the highest-scor- offensive and kicked back out to Russell and Rick Rubio each had 17. win. "Credit to everyone that came in and ing quarter for the Blue & Gold all season, him and the elder Holiday buried his sec- The Pacers will hit the road for a pair played tonight. They came in ready and as the Pacers took a 77-56 lead into half- ond attempt. of games over the weekend, visiting Or- played well. We moved the ball and made time. Minnesota got back within three with lando on Friday and Memphis on Sunday.