Armes hits 2 HRs but Panthers lose 13-3

Kelsey Armes slugged two home runs, but it was not enough as Elwood’s varsity softball team was defeated 13-3 by a strong visiting Yorktown squad on Saturday afternoon.

Braves spoil Elwood’s home opener

Maconaquah spoiled the 2025 home opener for the Elwood varsity baseball team as the Braves defeated the Panthers 9-1 last Friday night.

Lapel hands Lady Eagles 1st loss, 4-3

FRANKTON — Even though Frankton started the season, coach Jeremy Parker was not sure just how good his Lady Eagles softball team was. He said he would find out when the squad hosted state-ranked Lapel last Tuesday.

Basketball and coaching part of Henson family DNA

Coaching basketball is a family tradition for the Hensons. And one of the family’s crowning moments came on Saturday, March 29 when Manchester won the Class 2A state championship.

Frankton softball starts season 2-0

Frankton’s varsity softball team is off to a 2-0 start this season getting road wins at Hamilton Heights and Knightstown last week.

GAME CHANGING GIFT

Cliff Hawkins has spent the last 46 years impacting young people whether it be in a classroom or on a basketball court. He plans to continue to educate, teach and even coach, but in a different way. A way that will have Hawkins making an even bigger impact.

Central Indiana All-Conference

Elwood and Frankton combined to put three players on the Central Indiana All-Conference boys basketball team. All-in-all 10 players were named all-conference, while eight were honorable mention.

Elwood Chamber of Commerce to host Women’s Empowerment Luncheon

The Elwood Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women’s Empowerment Luncheon is planned for Thursday, May 15 at the Elwood Elks. Doors open at 11:30 a.m., with networking to take place from open until Noon. Lunch will begin at Noon, followed by the program, “The Path Less Traveled,” presented by Celest Rhoads-Herrera, army combat veteran and mom, beginning at 12:30.