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Mikesell’s career comes to an end in bittersweet fashion By ADLER INGALSBE Times Sports Editor On the second week of March, the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods women’s golf team made the long trip down to Texas to take part in its final tournament of the season at Comanche Trace Golf Course hosted by Schreiner University...

On the second week of March, the Saint Mary-of-the-Woods women’s golf team made the long trip down to Texas to take part in its final tournament of the season at Comanche Trace Golf Course hosted by Schreiner University. It wasn’t like any typical three-day event, though, especially for Keirsten Mikesell...

Growing up, the path John Parkey envisioned for himself involved basketball. Having a father that played at the collegiate level, and siblings that loved the game as well, it was ingrained into his life at an early age. “All of my heroes growing up were basketball players,” he said. ...

When I envisioned the concept of the Brazil Times Bracket Challenge a few weeks ago, I wasn’t sure how it would be received. Sure, I thought people would take part in it at some level. But what ended up happening truly blew me away, and I can’t thank Clay County enough for the support they gave the Challenge and all of the kids that were in it...

With school being out until at least May 1 because of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, track and field teams around the state have had to get creative to stay active, while also competing against other programs. Brownsburg coach John Latta came up with the idea of virtual racing meets called the Grassroots Racing Series...

Northview junior Brevin Cooper had what was a coming out party during the high school basketball season. His family, coaches, teammates and friends knew the work he put in during the offseason to elevate his game to another level, but everyone else had to wait to find out once he and the Knights took the floor...

It’s all come down to this. Jacob LaFary and Brevin Cooper each won in nail-biting fashion to advance to Saturday’s Brazil Times Bracket Challenge Championship, and as they had in previous rounds, each received the highlighter treatment to signify their advancement...

As the dates fly off the calendar, and schools remaining closed until May 1, high school spring seasons remain on hold due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. And while the possibility of games and events getting back underway once students return to the classroom remains on the table according to the IHSAA...

In the middle of November, before the boys high school basketball season had gotten underway, Northview coach Michael Byrum revealed a secret he had kept in his pocket since summer workouts. He stated Caleb Swearingen, heading into his third full season, was set to have a breakout junior campaign...

The Elite 8 has been cut in half and we’ve now entered the Final 4 of the Brazil Times Bracket Challenge. Caleb Swearingen, Jacob LaFary, Caden Cannon and Brevin Cooper each got the highlighter treatment – signifying they won their matchups and subsequently moved on...

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic that has had an impact on every sport around the globe, the NCAA canceled the remainder of its winter seasons, as well as its spring seasons. Many former Clay City and Northview standouts were among those to see their years come to a screeching halt...

With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic affecting nearly everything in sight, the word that has come up quite often is creative. Businesses have to get creative to continue to get their products to consumers. Schools have to get creative to get their learning material to students...

The opening round has come and gone and we’ve now entered the Elite 8 of the Brazil Times Bracket Challenge. Hunter Adams and Nate Owens got the highlighter treatment – signifying they won their matchups and subsequently moved on. Like the first round, you will be able to vote on which performance deserves to advance in the Brazil Time Bracket Challenge via the Times’ Facebook page (Facebook.com/Brazil.Times) as well as Adler Ingalsbe’s Twitter page (twitter.com/ADeez03)...

It was a somewhat normal day of practice for the Dayton Flyers baseball team. With the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic going on around them, former Clay City standout Hunter Wolfe and his teammates were aware of what could happen. But what ended up happening shocked them, as well as the rest of the sports world...

On Tuesday afternoon, the Western Indiana Conference announced its All-Conference girls high school basketball team. Among those to earn a spot on the roster was Northview sophomore Macey Timberman. The 5-foot-3 guard put together her second rock-solid season of handling the ball and running the Knights’ offense...

On Tuesday afternoon, the Western Indiana Conference announced its All-Conference boys high school basketball team. Among those to earn a spot on the roster was Northview senior Cade Bryan and junior Caleb Swearingen. Bryan, a 6-foot-3 guard/forward, capped a stellar career with the Knights which included becoming a nightly double-double machine...

On Tuesday evening, the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association unveiled its boys high school basketball All-Academic teams. Among those to earn a spot on the Honorable Mention roster was Northview senior Tyler Hess. The 6-foot combo guard, known for his lockdown defensive prowess, drew the assignment to shadow the opposition’s best scorer on a nightly basis...

When the Clay County School Corporation announced it would be moving to E-Learning days until at least the conclusion of spring break, it put several athletes out of a place to stay active. In an effort to stay in shape, while playing the game they love with their friends and family, Treyton Jackson and Ethan Rogers put together a basketball league at Cory Nazarene Church...

With everyone cooped up inside due to the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and unable to tune into the NCAA Tournament, which was scheduled to get underway Thursday, but has been canceled, The Brazil Times has an idea to fill your bracket needs. Over the last few days, Sports Editor Adler Ingalsbe went through the boys high school basketball season statistics and found 10 individual performances from Northview and Clay City student-athletes and placed them onto a bracket...

TERRE HAUTE – On Monday afternoon, the United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA) announced its Women’s Basketball Division I National All-Academic team members. Among those named was former Clay City standout and current Saint Mary-of-the-Woods sophomore Avalee Jeffers...

Being a Northview graduate and former athlete at the school, giving back was a no-brainer for Shannon Combs. He was a football player for the Knights, making the first ever All-State football team – representing Northview – in 1997. Now the lead contractor at the Vigo County Fairgrounds and senior project manager at AtoZ Construction where they give storm inspections for roofs, the exterior, siding and decking, as well as free estimates, Combs has the platform to give back to his alma mater...

In just a couple of days, the regional round of the IHSAA boys basketball tournament will get underway around the state. It’s the 110th year this has taken place and because of that, The Brazil Times was interested in getting different perspectives from notable Clay County coaches, former players and media members about their time taking part in the state tournament...

Former Northview standout and Ball State junior catcher/corner infielder Stacy Payton has steadily improved at the plate during her three seasons in Muncie. In her freshman campaign, the former Knight finished with a batting line of .261/.327/.392. She accrued 40 hits, nine doubles, three home runs and one triple while scoring in 15 runs and driving in 21...

As the dust settled on the sectional championship celebrations around the state, Northview coach Michael Byrum had the opportunity to reflect on the just-finished season. Were the Knights successful in accomplishing the goal they set at the start of the season? No...

ADA, OH — Over the weekend, a handful of Franklin College track and field athletes made the trip over to Ohio Northern University for the Polar Bear Final Qualifier, which was also the final indoor meet of the 2019-20 season. Among those representing the Grizzlies was former Northview standout Michael Heading...

BROOKINGS, SD — Over the weekend, Taylor University closed out its women’s indoor track and field season at the NAIA National Championship. And with the closing of the season meant the end of athletes getting their names atop the program’s performance lists...

MIAMI, FL — Ball State’s softball team wrapped up its tour around the state of Florida over the weekend as the Cardinals took part in the FIU Invitational. The five-game invite began slow for the team, as well as former Northview standout Stacy Payton...

DAYTON, OH — Due to inclement weather last week, Dayton University’s baseball team was forced to cancel its home opener against Miami (Ohio). It was pushed back to Friday, which meant staff ace and former Clay City standout Hunter Wolfe got to take the ball...

ELLETTSVILLE — Northview found itself in nearly the identical situation it was in on Wednesday. On that night, the Knights trailed by eight with 1:37 to go. They rallied by taking advantage of Owen Valley’s missed free throws by converting on the other end and eventually sent the game into overtime where they blitzed the Patriots to get to Friday...

TERRE HAUTE — Over the last two-plus months, Drive 365 in Terre Haute partnered with the Vigo County Youth Soccer Association to hold a 6 vs. 6 winter soccer league. Six teams made up the league with players residing from Vincennes Rivet, Sullivan, Robinson, Terre Haute North, Terre Haute South, West Vigo and Northview...

BOWLING GREEN, OH — Earlier in the week, the Bowling Green University volleyball team announced its 2020 spring schedule, which is set to begin March 28 when the Falcons travel to Rochester, Mich. and play Oakland University. Other teams that are scheduled to be present at Oakland University include Central Michigan and Toledo...

Northview catcher and outfielder Emme Morris started playing softball at the age of eight and has not stopped since. Playing in the Wabash Valley her entire life, Morris made a lot of life-long friends she’ll take with her long past her high school days...

DAYTONA BEACH, FL — Ball State’s softball team continued its tour around the state of Florida Wednesday when the Cardinals took on Bethune-Cookman University for a mid-week doubleheader. In the first game of the double-dip, which saw BSU win 11-1, former Northview standout Stacy Payton was held hitless in four her at bats – although she did draw a walk in the sixth inning...

BLOOMINGTON — Northview’s boys and girls track and field teams got its season underway Tuesday night at the Bloomington North Invitational hosted by Indiana University. In the Knights’ first indoor meet of the year, coaches Mark Raetz and James Grounds came away quite pleased with what they saw, especially considering the competition that was present...