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New Westfield facility to be a hospital

Riverview Health announced Tuesday that its Board of Trustees approved plans to expand the scope of services at its new facility at the northeast corner of state Route 32 and U.S. Route 31 in Westfield, which is set to open in late 2017. The 108,000-square-foot hospital will include inpatient beds, three surgery suites and an emergency room. Previous plans for the building included only outpatient servic- es. “Meeting the needs of the community and providing access to high-quality, reli- able healthcare without sacrificing conve- nience has always been a top priority throughout our decision-making process,” said Seth Warren, Riverview Health presi- dent and CEO. “Inpatient beds, a full range of imaging services and expanded emer- gency services will allow us to treat a broader range of medical cases and provide services for those who require additional care beyond an outpatient setting.” In addition to expanded emergency care, the new facility will also include the follow- ing services: Reporter photo Ÿ Imaging—CT, MRI, 3-D mammogra- The Riverview Health Board of Trustees approved plans to expand the scope of services at its new facility at State Road 32 and U.S. 31, making it a 108,000 square foot hospital. Proposed legislation could ‘One Magical Night’ with Royal Ball eliminate townships By FRED SWIFT her fiscal matters to the council for approval Parents have the opportunity to treat “This will be a special evening for Proposed legislation is pending in the or denial. their little valentines to a semi-formal parents and children to dress up, dance and that would The change in the law is apparently night of dancing and fun as the share a special bonding experience that eliminate township boards throughout the being planned as a method of saving money. Noblesville Parks and Recreation will be a cherished memory for many years state. House Bill 1232 would, if adopted, The township board members are part-time Department will host its inaugural Royal to come,” said Lorna Steele, event abolish the 150 year old township legislative and receive salaries ranging from a few Ball on Saturday, February 18. The organizer and assistant recreation director. branch of local government effective on hundred dollars per year in small townships evening includes two dances – a “By having the two events, we hope the January 1, 2019. to several thousand dollars in the state's Mother/Son and Father/Daughter – for individual ‘mommy time’ and ‘daddy In Hamilton County each township has largest townships. There are 1,008 such families to create lifetime memories at time’ along with the atmosphere make a three-member board which is responsible units of local government statewide, nine of Forest Park Inn. every child feel special and loved.” for adopting an annual budget, salary which are found in Hamilton County. The events are identical and will Pre-registration is required and must scale and tax levy for township The future of the legislation is uncertain. include a carriage ride, sundae bar, fun be made by Monday, February 13. Cost is services. Townships in Indiana provide poor Most of the 3,024 board members in the activities and a photo in a handmade frame $30 per couple for Noblesville residents relief, money for fire protection, cemetery state are assumed to be opposed, and many to always remember this special night. ($45 for non-residents). Additional upkeep and in some cases park and county council members are less than Attire is semi-formal. Event times are: children are $8 each ($12 for non- recreation funding. enthusiastic about taking on the fiscal ■ Knights in Training (mother/son) residents). For more information or to Under the proposed law, sponsored by functions of townships. But, for several from 3 to 5 p.m. register, call the parks office at (317) Rep. Cindy Ziemke, the county years townships have been the target of ■ Princess Ball (father/daughter) 770-5750 or visit this council would take on the township board's government reformers who believe this unit from 7 to 9 p.m. website: www.noblesvilleparks.org. responsibilities. There would still be a of government is no longer needed. township trustee who would submit his or

‘Reading Oasis’ to North Elementary School

IDSolutions has partnered with the spearheading the effort for IDSolutions, “The Reading build the Oasis together. Once it is complete, members Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers to bring a Reading Oasis Oasis through Kiwanis was an excellent fit, and we are of each organization will be able to read to children as to North Elementary School in Noblesville, Indiana, as thrilled to be able to bring something like this to a school well. “We are so excited to have been chosen by part of their ongoing initiative to serve the community. in our community.” IDSolutions and Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers as the The Reading Oasis is made available through a IDSolutions employees held a fundraiser and asked recipient of this gift”, said Robert Lugo, Principal at partnership with Scholastic, an organization that provides employees do donate to the cause. In a little more than North Elementary, “our students of all ages will love children access to books and media resources, a week, the company had raised the required amount with reading in this amazing new oasis, and it will help foster and Kiwanis International. Through this partnership, a matching corporate donation from CEO Tracy Mills, the love of reading for many years to come.” individual Kiwanis chapters can bring Reading Oasis’ to and the project kicked off. Greg Ayers from the Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrisers their communities. The Reading Oasis mission is to help The Reading Oasis will include bean bag chairs, said “We are delighted to partner with a company in our children receive crucial resources in their communities colorful carpeting, shelving, a listening center, a listening community to bring a Reading Oasis to one of our and gain access to books and other media resources – library of books on CD and over 400 books for the schools. It really fulfills the Kiwanis mission of regardless of their socioeconomic status. students at North Elementary School. Next steps are for community partnership and service.” “We were looking for an opportunity to serve our IDSolutions employees and the members of the The Oasis is set to be built in February 2017. community”, explained Amy Wilson, who is Noblesville Kiwanis Sunrises to go to the school and 2 News

NHS graduate Cody Smith serves as Senate Majority Caucus intern

Cody Smith is serving as an intern for the Majority Caucus during the 2017 legislative session, said State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville). Smith, a resident of Noblesville, is the son of Eugene and Rebekah Smith. He graduated from Noblesville High School and is a senior at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis studying political science. As a legislative intern for Sens. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) and Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville), Smith corresponds with constituents through phone calls, letters and emails. He also helps staff Senate committees and floor proceedings. “It’s an honor to play a role in the legislative process, which serves all Hoosiers,” Smith said. Senate Majority interns work through the duration of the legislative session, which is scheduled to end by April 29.

Photo provided Pictured: State Sen. Luke Kenley and Cody Smith. Grand Park announces partnership with Methodist Sports Medicine

Grand Park has announced that and patients on the second floor of fields, including 26 baseball and softball Methodist Sports Medicine pledges to give Methodist Sports Medicine will become the the Grand Park Events Center. The 3,000- diamonds, 31 multipurpose fields for soccer, athletes who compete at Grand Park the official sports medicine provider for the square-foot facility, set to open in Spring football and lacrosse, as well as highest level of medical care possible. And campus, a sports destination developed by 2017, will be staffed by athletic trainers, the Grand Park Events Center with three we're thrilled to launch a permanent the City of Westfield that hosts major physical therapists and an orthopedic doctor. full-size indoor soccer fields. The facility orthopedic clinic to serve tournament sporting events and attracted nearly 2 It will have X-ray capability and sell durable attracted 1.9 million total visits in 2016, athletes and our patients in the Westfield million visits last year. medical equipment such as crutches and surpassing projections. area." As part of the new partnership, all braces. More than 300 sporting events were held "The city is excited to embark on a sporting events at Grand Park will be staffed "Grand Park attracts more than 750,000 at the campus last year, highlighted by the partnership with Methodist Sports by medical personnel from Methodist Sports visitors a year, and ensuring their health and Big Ten Men's Soccer Tournament, for a Medicine," Westfield Mayor Andy Cook Medicine, including athletic trainers and safety on and off the field is a top priority. total estimated economic impact of $162.6 said. "When the citizens group orthopedic physicians. Methodist Sports This partnership with Methodist Sports million. envisioned Grand Park years ago, a quality Medicine is best known as the official team Medicine will not only maintain our focus "We are incredibly proud and humbled sports medicine partnership was always a physicians for the Indianapolis Colts, plus on safety, but offer our athletes top quality to have been selected by Grand Park as their part of that vision. We are excited that many other college, high school and care while at Grand Park," sole sports medicine providers. This is Methodist Sports Medicine recognizes the professional teams throughout Central said Grand Park Executive Director William already an important sports venue that will need for high quality care for Grand Park Indiana. Knox. only continue to grow in its impact," said athletes." In addition, Methodist Sports Medicine Opened in 2014, Grand Park includes Dr. Mark Ritter, President of Methodist will establish a permanent clinic for athletes 400 acres of championship-grade playing Sports Medicine. "The entire team at

256th Street to close Monday RIVERVIEW From Page 1 Please be advised, on or after Monday, Feb. 6, 256th Street between Cal Carson Road phy, ultrasound and X-ray To improve energy efficiency, the build- and Salem Road will be closed for a small structure replacement. Ÿ Laboratory ing has a high-performance envelope and a The tentative road closure time is 90 calendar days, subject to weather delays. Ÿ Outpatient pharmacy geothermal mechanical system with 130 Ÿ Physical and occupational therapy wells. LED lights will be used throughout, Ÿ Employer wellness clinic and large amounts of glass provide natural Ÿ Physician offices daylight. In an effort to consider the entire Ÿ Endocrinology patient experience, the interior design will Ÿ Family medicine focus on the well-being of patients and their Ÿ Internal medicine loved ones while integrating key features for Ÿ Obstetrics and gynecology staff. Many of the spaces are designed to Ÿ Orthopedics and sports medicine invoke a relaxing hospitality ambiance to create a calming environment. In addition, “We’re truly excited to open our doors the site promotes walking and bicycling to to the community and become the reliable connect with the broader community, while healthcare destination where families can also providing ample green space with receive personalized, expert medical care native vegetation. close to home,” Warren said. Obituaries 3

Don A. Tabbert

August 21, 1928 - January 27, 2017 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be Don A. Tabbert, 88, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Carmel brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done Health & Living. He was born on August 21, 1928 to George and Anna (Hermann) Tabbert in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this in Hamilton, Ohio. day. Don was a 1946 graduate of Shortridge High School. He earned a degree in Political Science in 1950 and a degree in Juris Prudence in 1953 from Indiana University. Don - Matthew 11:23 practiced law in the Indianapolis area for over 60 years, and was appointed by Governor Edgar Whitcomb as the Assistant Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, which at that time, he was the youngest ever to serve. He later served as Gubernatorial Campaign Chairman for Governor Whitcomb. In 1964, Don was the Republican nominee for Congress in Indiana's 11th District, narrowly missing election by 1% to Andrew Jacobs. He was a member of Third Church of Christ, Scientist in Additional Indianapolis, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 398 F&AM (where he received the Award of Gold), Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and Murat Shrine of Indianapolis. Don is survived by his children, Paige Davis, Kathleen Tabbert (Chris) Ash and Brian Wesley (Vanessa) Tabbert; step-daughter, Alanna (Francis) Ampil; nine grandchildren, obituaries appear Chris Daniel Waggoner, Carrie Waggoner, Elisabeth Westphal, Madison Cole, Morgan Cole, Trissa Ampil, Dominic Ampil, Aleesa Ampil and Joslyn Ampil; and nephew, Eric Spicklemire. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Tabbert in on Page 4 2015; son, Chris Alan Tabbert; daughter, Linda Marie Westphal; and sisters, Jean Spicklemire and Lois Tabbert. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary, 12010 Allisonville Road in Fishers, with visitation from 12:00 noon to the time of service. Memorial contributions may be made to Adventure Unlimited, 5201 S Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Hal Eugene Montgomery

July 17, 1938 - January 26, 2017

Hal Eugene Montgomery, 78, of Westfield, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital. He was born on July 17, 1938 to Phillip and Delsie (Ray) Montgomery in Rushville, Indiana. For 32 years, Hal worked as an electrician for Navistar. He owned Monty's Restaurant for 8 years, and Westfield Carry-Out liquor store for 30 years. Hal was very active in the Westfield Chamber of Commerce, active member of Main Street Productions, and loved the town of Westfield. He and his wife met at Westfield High School. They enjoyed taking vacations and cruises around the world. Hal loved playing cards and games, listening to music, and watching movies. Hal and Carolyn enjoyed living in Wellbrooke of Westfield in their later years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carolyn Montgomery; mother, Delsie Montgomery; children, Debbie Harrison and Hal T. (Jenny) Montgomery; sister, Glee (Jim) Hutson; seven grandchildren, Ryan (Emily), Brooke (Eric), Randa (Randy), Amanda (Justin), Cassandra, Michael, and Crissy; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Paula Dillard; as well as several nieces & nephews. Hal was preceded in death by his father, Phillip; and his son, Tyler Montgomery. A Memorial Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Main Street Productions, PO Box 702, Westfield, IN 46074. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

Tony C. King

November 11, 1934 - January 30, 2017

Tony C. King, 82, of Noblesville, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis. He was born on November 11, 1934 to Tony A. and Minnie (Cooper) King in Noblesville. Tony was retired from Firestone where he had worked in the air-ride department. He had been a member of the Wesleyan Church for 40 years, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, hobby farming, and his old tractors. He is survived by his children, Tonya Jean King and Darren (Amanda) King; grandchildren, Hannah King and Andrew King; great-grandchildren, Carter King and Olivia King; and sister, Betty Alice Waters. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jean King who passed away in November 2012. Services will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with visitation beginning at 12 noon. Burial will be at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville. Memorial contributions may be made to Global Partners of the Wesleyan Church, P.O. Box 50434, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Condolences: www.randallroberts.com

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Robert Allan “Bob” Fields Virginia L. Russell

July 22, 1935 - January 29, 2017 April 27, 1928 - January 30, 2017

Robert Allan “Bob” Fields, 81 of Lapel, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at Virginia L. Russell, 88, of Arcadia, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2017 at St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital as a result of a stroke. Riverview Health in Noblesville. She was born on April 27, 1928 to He was born on July 22, 1935, in Westfield, Indiana, to Fred B. Mitchell Z. and Nola Jane (Hamilton) Pass in Pennington Gap, Virginia. and Hilda (Powell) Fields. Virginia was a homemaker and had been a childcare giver at Bob graduated from Lapel High School in 1955 and was a U. S. Arcadia Development Center in Arcadia for 23 years. She was a Army veteran. member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Arcadia and the He was a member of the Ford Street United Methodist Church in Arcadia Lion's Club, and was a sports enthusiast. Lapel where he taught Sunday School for 25 years and traveled She is survived by two sons, Paul (Peggy) Russell and Mitch extensively serving on mission trips as a builder and lay minister on (Melanie) Russell; daughter-in-law, Katie Russell; 11 grandchildren; five continents. Bob served on the Stony Creek Township Advisory Board. He was also and 19 great-grandchildren. a member of Bob Harris Missionary Board in North Carolina and the Lapel American In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Legion Post 212. husband, Jack Russell in 1991; a son, Dick Russell in 2017; and six siblings. Bob was retired from Western Southern Life Insurance in 1990 after 29 years of Services will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 3, 2017 at Randall & Roberts service. After he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, God gave Bob the gift of poetry Funeral Home, 1150 Logan Street in Noblesville, with Pastor Dick Judson officiating. and he became a published author with three poetry books and many unpublished works. Visitation will be from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the funeral He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Pat (Wolfgang); three children, Rhonda home. Burial will be at Arcadia Cemetery. (husband, Robin) Riggs of Middletown, Bobby (wife, Rhonda) Fields of Anderson, and Memorial contributions may be made to Angels' Attic, 105 East 266th Street, Arcadia, Brooke (wife, Annette) Fields of Crown Point; eight grandchildren, Ryan Riggs (Matt IN 46030. Vachon), Rhett (wife, Lindy) Riggs, Ross (wife, Natasha) Riggs, Bracken Fields (fiancé, Condolences: www.randallroberts.com Kim Spartz), Hillary Fields (fiancé, Scot Brown), Molly (husband, Seth) Bays, Boston Fields, and Meg Fields; six great-grandchildren, Krosley and Krayson Riggs, Tinley and Taysley Riggs, Payton Fields, and Easton Brown Bob was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Charles, William, and Donald Fields; and a sister, Martha Creason. The family would like to thank Dr. David Mares for his compassionate care of Bob. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 2, 2017, at Ford Street United Methodist Church, 925 Ford Street, Lapel, Indiana with Pastor Glenn Knepp officiating. Burial will follow in Brookside Cemetery where the Lapel American Legion will conduct military graveside rites. Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, February 1, 2017, at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Ford Street United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 626, Lapel, Indiana 46051-0626. Online condolences: www.hersbergerfuneralhome.com Hamilton County Reporter Hamilton County’s Hometown Newspaper

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Huskies beat Guerin Catholic in opener By RICHIE HALL Sydney Geis making a free throw. Reporter Sports Editor Heights turned things up in the second Hamilton Heights girls basketball coach quarter, opening up an 18-7 lead by half- Keegan Cherry may be in his first year as a time. Lexi Branham helped out with two 3s, head coach, but he already understands what and Ashton Runner added a pair of baskets sectionals are all about - "winning and for four points. advancing," he said. The Huskies led by as much as 24-10 in Cherry made that statement shortly after the third quarter, although a couple of free his Huskies won the opener at Class 3A throws by Nicole Cunningham, and a Mason Sectional 24 at Tipton Tuesday evening. It layin got Guerin within 24-14. But Heights was an all-count game, with Heights defeat- answered back with a layin from Branham, ing Guerin Catholic 37-18. The Huskies will and a jump shot from Wiley pushed the Lexi Branham Lauryn Wiley Danielle Mason Sydney Geis play the host Blue Devils in Friday's semi- Huskies ahead 28-14. Heights stretched its Heights Heights Guerin Catholic Guerin Catholic final, while the Golden Eagles finished their lead in the fourth quarter, with Branham season 7-18. adding three more points. This was a defensive game right from In all, Branham scored 13 points for kind of maintain our distance there." "I think we played well defensively," the start, and all the way through the first Heights. Branham also had five steals, while Ana said GC coach Dave Roth. "We've been quarter, which ended with Heights ahead "Lexi played a nice game," said Cherry. Collar had another incredible rebounding trying to work on what we wanted to do for 5-3. Bayleigh Runner hit a 3-pointer for the "She handled the ball for us. They were game, grabbing 14 boards. about a week-and-a-half now. We got better Huskies, and Peyton Dissett scored a basket. playing that zone and we just kind of spread Mason, Geis and Cunningham all scored at it. We didn't perfect it, but we got better Danielle Mason got a GC basket, with them out, and worked the clock. Took care four points for the Golden Eagles. Grace of the basketball and made enough plays to Demas pulled six rebounds. Carmel, HSE advance to semi-finals

Hamilton Southeastern and Carmel both Sarah Howard 0-0 0-0 0 0 advanced to the semi-finals of Class 4A Maranda Barksdale 0-0 0-0 0 0 Shleby Ford 0-1 0-0 0 0 Sectional 8 Tuesday after winning first- Totals 27-50 7-10 68 7 round games at the Royals' gym. Southeastern 3-point shooting (7-14) Parrish Southeastern was first on the court, and 2-4, Irvin 2-2, Lloyd 1-4, Walton 1-3, Jackson the Royals beat Westfield 68-36. After a 1-1. Southeastern rebounds (24) Walton 6, Lloyd 5, close first quarter, which ended with HSE Irvin 5, Parrish 4, Hamilton 2, Sundling 1, up 18-14, the Royals took control in the Barksdale 1. second period, and held a 34-17 advantage Westfield FG FT TP PF at halftime. Southeastern continued to Morgan Clary 1-5 0-0 2 0 Ryann Bunting 3-8 0-0 8 0 increase its lead in the second half. Sophia Kreag 2-6 0-0 6 2 Sydney Parrish led the HSE scoring with Emily Katter 0-3 2-2 2 2 17 points. Tayah Irvin had a perfect shooting Annabelle O'Hair 4-8 0-0 8 1 night, making five field goals and a free Jade Shipley 2-4 0-2 4 1 Zoe Pentecost 0-0 0-0 0 1 throw to score 13 points. Bre Lloyd added Karley Wininger 1-2 0-0 3 0 11 points. Megan Rops 1-3 0-0 3 0 Molly Walton had six rebounds for the Hannah Fife 0-1 0-0 0 0 Allison Dotson 0-0 0-0 0 0 Royals, with Irvin and Lloyd both grabbing Christy Ann Delahunty 0-0 0-0 0 0 five. Lloyd and Malea Jackson both handed Totals 14-40 2-4 36 7 out four assists, Walton made four steals, Westfield 3-point shooting (6-18) Bunting 2-7, and Hamilton made five blocks. Kreag 2-4, Rops 1-3, Wininger 1-1, Katter 0-2, Shipley 0-1. Ryann Bunting and Annabelle O'Hair Westfield rebounds (17) Kreag 4, Shipley 3, each scored eight points for Westfield, Kreag 3, Clary 2, Katter 2, Pentecost 2, O'Hair 1. which finished its season 8-15. Sophia Score by Quarters Kreag had four rebounds. Emily Katter Westfield 14 3 11 8 -36 dished out five assists, and Morgan Clary Southeastern 18 16 20 14 - 68 made four steals. In the second game, Carmel defeated Carmel 60, Fishers 60-46. The Greyhounds got out to a 17-10 lead after the first quarter, and moved Fishers 46 ahead 34-25 at halftime. Carmel then Fishers FG FT TP PF Lauren Emmerson 0-0 0-0 0 0 outscored the Tigers 19-11 in the third Toni Grace 2-13 6-6 11 2 period. Amanda Surber 1-2 0-0 3 3 Tomi Taiwo drained three 3-pointers on Skylar Fulton 1-3 0-0 3 1 her way to 18 points. Amy Dilk and Blake Alexandra Bankovich 0-3 0-0 0 0 Tamia Perryman 3-6 1-1 7 1 Smith both chipped in 10 points, with Smith Sydney Rector 0-0 0-0 0 0 grabbing eight rebounds and Dilk getting Kenedi London 2-12 3-4 7 3 five. Erika McKey 0-0 2-2 2 1 Toni Grace had 11 points for Fishers, Lydia Stullken 2-3 3-6 7 1 Casey Walker 0-0 0-0 0 4 which closed its season at 10-13. Audrey Audrey Turner 3-5 0-0 6 4 Turner grabbed seven rebounds, Tamia Totals 14-47 15-19 46 20 Perryman handed out four assists, and Grace Fishers 3-point shooting (3-11) Grace 1-4, made five steals. Fulton 1-3, Surber 1-2, Bankovich 0-2. Fishers rebounds (23) Turner 7, Grace 4, Surber Southeastern is now 18-5 and will play 3, London 2, McKey 2, Stullken 2, Fulton 1, Noblesville in Friday's first semi-final, Bankovich 1, Walker 1. which tips off at 6 p.m. Carmel, now 20-3, Carmel FG FT TP PF will host Anderson in the second semi-final, Olivia Christy 0-5 1-2 1 2 Lauren Gartenhaus 0-0 0-0 0 0 which follows the Royals-Millers game. Amy Dilk 3-9 4-4 10 3 Sophie Bair 1-1 1-4 4 2 Molly Gillig 0-1 0-0 0 0 Southeastern 68, Anna Kmec 0-0 0-0 0 1 Blake Smith 3-4 4-5 10 1 Reporter photo by Kirk Green Westfield 36 Tomi Taiwo 5-10 5-6 18 1 Carmel’s Amy Dilk (10) goes up for a basket while being guarded by Fishers’ Southeastern FG FT TP PF Reagan Hune 4-4 0-1 8 2 Amaya Hamilton 4-5 1-1 9 1 Mackenzie Wood 1-2 2-2 4 3 Alexandra Bankovich during Tuesday first-round sectional action at Hamilton Bre Lloyd 5-13 0-0 11 2 Maddi Sears 2-4 0-1 5 0 Southeastern. Sydney Parrish 5-10 5-8 17 1 Macy Berglund 0-0 0-0 0 1 Malea Jackson 2-4 0-0 5 0 Totals 19-40 17-25 60 16 Tayah Irvin 5-5 1-1 13 2 Carmel 3-pointers (5) Taiwo 3, Bair 1, Sears 1. Molly Walton 4-9 0-0 9 1 Carmel rebounds (24) Smith 8, Dilk 5, Hune 4, Haydn Braun 1-2 0-0 2 0 Wood 3, Taiwo 2, Bair 1, Christy 1. Olivia Kegley 0-0 0-0 0 0 Score by Quarters Kiki Sundling 1-1 0-0 2 0 Fishers 10 15 11 10 - 46 Carmel 17 17 19 7 - 60 Turn to Page 7 for more sectional basketball pictures 6 Sports ‘Hawks fall to No. 3 Monroe Central

Sheridan's girls basketball season came to a tough end on Tuesday, as the Golden Eagles power past Scecina Blackhawks fell to Class 2A Sectional 40 host Monroe Central 53-37 in a first-round How's this for a fast start? game. The Guerin Catholic boys basketball The Golden Bears, ranked No. 3 in 2A, team scored the first 22 points of its led 14-7 after the first quarter and 27-19 at Tuesday night game with Scecina. While halftime. Sheridan worked its way back in the Crusaders did recover and play the the third quarter, cutting Monroe Central's Golden Eagles tough, Guerin seized the lead to 36-32. But the Golden Bears momentum and eventually won 82-72. outscored the 'Hawks 17-5 in the fourth After the 22-point binge, the Golden period. Welch Reed Eagles would lead 29-11 in the first Audrey Reed and Brittany Welch both quarter. Scecina cut the GC lead to 43-30 scored 16 points for Sheridan. Reed and Nixon Williams 1-8 0-0 2 2 by halftime, but Guerin Catholic would Nixon Williams both grabbed eight Izzy Mangin 0-0 0-0 0 0 remain in front by a comfortable margin Munson Hansen rebounds, while Welch, who is headed to Heather Barker 0-0 0-0 0 2 for the second half. IUPUI after an outstanding career for the Audrey Reed 5-10 5-9 16 4 Jack Hansen poured in 27 points, and Brittany Welch 7-20 1-2 16 2 Matthew Godfrey 4-9 2-2 12 4 Blackhawks, had seven rebounds, plus four Holly Barker 1-5 1-3 3 3 Zach Munson wasn't far behind with 21 Luke Godfrey 2-4 2-3 7 3 steals and two blocked shots. Totals 14-44 7-16 37 16 points. Matthew Godfrey added 12 points. Jack Hansen 10-15 6-8 27 3 Sheridan finished its season with a 16-7 Score by Quarters Hansen reached double-double territory Zach Munson 6-12 8-8 21 3 record. Monroe Central 14 13 9 17 - 53 by pulling 11 rebounds, with Munson Kian Sills 3-6 2-2 9 3 Sheridan 7 12 13 5 - 37 Will Morris 1-1 0-0 2 1 Sheridan 3-point shooting (2-8) Welch 1-5, Reed grabbing eight and Kian Sills getting seven. Joey Weas 0-1 0-0 0 0 1-3. The Golden Eagles totaled 19 assists for Drew Thieme 0-0 0-0 0 0 Monroe Central 53, Sheridan rebounds (29) Williams 8, Reed 8, the game, with Godfrey dishing out seven Andrew Sharpe 0-0 0-0 0 0 Welch 7, He. Barker 4, Mangin 1, Ho. Barker 1. and Sills handing out four. Totals 28-54 20-23 82 20 Sheridan 37 Score by Quarters Sheridan FG FT TP PF Guerin Catholic is now 12-6 for the Guerin 29 14 19 20 - 82 Jillian O'Flaherty 0-1 0-2 0 3 season, and hosts Lapel on Thursday. Scecina 11 20 22 19 - 72 Guerin Catholic 3-point shooting (6-15) M. Godfrey 2-6, Sills 1-3, Munson 1-3, L. Godfrey 1-2, Hansen 1-1. Guerin Catholic 82, Guerin Catholic rebounds (43) Hansen 11, Munson 8, Sills 7, Dixon 6, M. Godfrey 4, L. Scecina 72 Godfrey 4, Morris 1, Weas 1, team 1. Guerin FG FT TP PF Cameron Dixon 2-6 0-0 4 3

HUSKIES From Page 5 at it." knows the upcoming sectional game (which The Huskies beat Tipton 51-21 in their tips at 6 p.m.) will have more size. regular-season game on Jan. 14, but the Blue And of course, Heights-Tipton is a big Devils were without their center. So, Cherry rivalry game. "They're well-prepared and they're well- coached," said Cherry. "So it's going to be a huge challenge, and then throw on top of it, it's a huge rivalry game anytime these schools get together. It's a battle." Heights 37, Guerin Catholic 18 Guerin FG FT TP PF Danielle Mason 2-5 0-0 4 2 Erin Fuller 0-0 1-2 1 1 Sydney Geis 1-3 2-4 4 4 Grace Demas 1-4 0-2 2 4 Kate Anderson 0-0 0-0 0 3 Maggie Stordy 0-0 0-0 0 1 Hanna Bills 1-2 0-2 3 1 Nicole Cunningham 1-2 2-2 4 1 Carly Hammons 0-0 0-0 0 0 Grace Hackett 0-0 0-0 0 0 Maura Murphy 0-0 0-0 0 0 Sarah Eberhart 0-0 0-0 0 0 Totals 6-16 5-12 18 17 Guerin Catholic 3-point shooting (1-3) Bills 1-2, Cunningham 0-1. Guerin Catholic rebounds (17) Demas 6, Mason 2, Geis 2, Anderson 2, Bills 2, Stordy 2, Cunningham 1. Heights FG FT TP PF Bayleigh Runner 1-1 0-0 3 3 Lexi Branham 5-10 1-4 13 1 Ana Collar 1-6 1-5 3 3 Ashton Runner 3-8 2-4 8 0 Lauryn Wiley 2-6 0-0 4 3 Peyton Dissett 2-4 2-2 6 2 Sydney Griffey 0-2 0-0 0 0 Taylor Boyd 0-1 0-0 0 0 Abby Christiansen 0-0 0-0 0 0 Totals 14-38 6-15 37 12 Heights 3-point shooting (3-7) Branham 2-5, B. Runner 1-1, A. Runner 0-1. Heights rebounds (23) Collar 14, A. Runner 4, Wiley 2, Griffey 2, Branham 1. Score by Quarters Guerin 3 4 7 4 - 18 Heights 5 13 10 9 - 37 Find The Reporter on Facebook Sports 7

Reporter photos by Kirk Green ABOVE: Hamilton Southeastern coach Chris Huppenthal and his starters watch in the fourth quarter as the subs finish the Royals’ game with Westfield. Pictured are Amaya Hamilton, Malea Jackson, Bre Lloyd and Sydney Parrish. LEFT: Carmel’s Reagan Hune (32) goes up for a basket while being guarded by Fishers’ Toni Grace (center) and Lydia Stullken. BELOW: Westfield’s Sophia Kreag scored six points for the Shamrocks.

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Tuesday’s scores San Antonio 108, Oklahoma City 94 Washington 117, New York 101 Portland 115, Charlotte 98 Toronto 108, New Orleans 106, OT L.A. Lakers 120, Denver 116 NBA standings Houston 105, Sacramento 83 Eastern Conference Western Conference Atlantic W L PCT. GB Northwest W L PCT. GB Boston 30 18 .625 - Utah 30 19 .612 - Toronto 30 19 .612 - Oklahoma City 28 21 .571 1.0 New York 21 29 .420 8.5 Denver 21 26 .447 7.5 Philadelphia 18 29 .383 11.0 Portland 22 28 .440 8.5 Brooklyn 9 39 .188 20.0 Minnesota 19 29 .396 11.0 Southeast W L PCT. GB Southwest W L PCT. GB Washington 28 20 .583 0.5 San Antonio 37 11 .771 - Atlanta 28 20 .583 - Houston 36 16 .692 3.0 Charlotte 23 26 .469 4.5 Memphis 29 21 .580 9.5 Miami 19 30 .388 9.5 New Orleans 19 30 .388 17.5 Orlando 19 31 .380 9.5 Dallas 18 30 .375 20.0 Central W L PCT. GB Pacific W L PCT. GB Cleveland 32 15 .681 - Golden State 41 7 .854 - Indiana 25 22 .532 7.5 L.A. Clippers 30 18 .625 10.5 Chicago 24 25 .490 9.5 Sacramento 19 30 .388 21.0 Milwaukee 21 26 .447 11.0 L.A. Lakers 17 34 .333 25.5 Detroit 21 27 .438 11.0 Phoenix 15 33 .313 25.0 Taylor’s big all-around score leads NHS gymnasts The Noblesville gymnastics team all-around score," said Noblesville coach great start to a sectional competition," said Vault: 3. Taylor 8.425, 4. Mangin 8.40, M. competed in a dual Jody Ramey. "When she is healthy she is Ramey. VanBuskirk 8.175, R. VanBuskirk 8.125, E. meet at New Palestine nearly unbeatable." Noblesville's next meet is next VanBuskirk 8.05, Sydney Anway 7.40. on Tuesday. Taylor also placed second in the balance Wednesday, Feb. 8. The Millers will host Uneven bars: 4. Taylor 7.975, 5. R. VanBuskirk 7.475, 6. E. VanBuskirk 7.325, The Dragons won beam event, with a career high score of Lafayette Jeff at 6:30 p.m. at Noblesville Grace Kwiatkowski 7.275, M. VanBuskirk the meet, scoring 8.625. She was also the floor exercise East Middle School. This will be the Millers' 6.65, Mangin 5.475. 99.975 to the Millers' runner-up, posting 8.225 in that event. Senior Night meet. Balance beam: 2. Taylor 8.625, 5. Mangin 95.85. Esma Taylor Noblesville's vaults continued to be 7.875, 6. R. VanBuskirk 7.65, Anway finished second in the strong, with Taylor placing third (8.425), Team score: New Palestine 99.975, 6.025, E. VanBuskirk 6.35, M. VanBuskirk all-around with a Olivia Mangin right behind in fourth (8.40) Noblesville 95.85 6.025. score of 33.25. and Maddie VanBuskirk scoring an 8.175. All-around scores: 2. Esma Taylor 33.25, Floor exercise: 2. Taylor 8.225, 3. E. "This is a fantastic "I feel confident that we are capable of 5. Ronnie VanBuskirk 30.25, 6. Ellie VanBuskirk 7.975, Mangin 7.725, Anway VanBuskirk 29.70, Olviia Mangin 29.475, score for Esma and I scoring even a point higher than we did 7.175, R. VanBuskirk 7.00, M. VanBuskirk Maddie VanBuskirk 27.75. 6.90. Mangin am very proud of her tonight by sectionals, which would be a Carmel boys swimmers finishes undefeated season The Carmel boys swim team completed an undefeated Morozov, Zach Wilson, Lucas Daniken) 1:47.35, 2. Carmel "C" 500 freestyle: 1. Seaver 5:11.93, 2. Noah Lichtenberg 5:30.91, 3. season on Tuesday, beating Ben Davis 138-32. (Andrew Couchon, Alec DeLong, Andrew Rafalko, Jacob Green) Will Gatte 5:57.02. 1:48.17, 3. Carmel "B" (Stefano Batista, Brett Sherman, Patrick 200 freestyle relay: 1. Carmel "C" (Batista, Sherman, Kight, Jake The Greyhounds won all 11 events, with Griffin Seaver Cavanaugh, Zachary Burch) 1:48.75. Mitchell) 1:32.78, 2. Carmel "B" (Couchon, DeLong, Green, Kyle a double winner in the 200 and 500 freestyles. Other event 200 freestyle: 1. Griffin Seaver 1:55.46, 2. Evan Kopp 1:56.08, 3. Sarsfield) 1:33.05, 3. Carmel "A" (Davis, E. Kopp, Charles Seed, first-place finishers were Jonathon Bledsoe (individual Daniel Schultz 1:56.49. Burch) 1:33.19. medley), Wyatt Davis (50 free), Jacob Pitz (100 free), 200 individual medley: 1. Jonathon Bledsoe 2:07.22, 2. Sam Kight 100 backstroke: 1. Vaughan 59.45, 2. Nolan Kopp 1:06.74, 3. Tyler 2:10.53, 3. Daniel Hall 2:19.38. Hohne 1:15.71. Charles Vaughan (backstroke) and Andrew Morozov 50 freestyle: 1. Wyatt Davis 22.43, 2. Austin Bullard 23.86, 3. Jacob 100 breaststroke: 1. Morozov 1:10.52, 2. Nik Benton 1:14.92, 3. (breaststroke). Carmel won all three relays. Beach 24.62. Logan Sarsfield 1:17.93. 100 butterfly: 1. Brett Sherman 54.70, 2. Brandon Edwards 400 freestyle relay: 1. Carmel "A" (Schultz, K. Sarsfield, Beach, Team score: Carmel 138, Ben Davis 32 1:01.82, 4. Ayman Bolad 1:05.04. Matt Baquero) 3:39.14, 2. Carmel "B" (Andrew Jones, Chris 200 medley relay: 1. Carmel "A" (Charles Vaughan, Andrew 100 freestyle: 1. Jacob Pitz 54.02, 2. Winston Fultz 54.40, 4. Nik Brunory, Bullard, Pitz) 3:40.54, 3. Carmel "C" (Wilson, Cavanaugh, Benton 1:00.06. William Cheng, Jason Davis) 3:42.57. Girls basketball sectional scores

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