Defending the Shield: Mt. Vernon’s Cole named All-County Defensive Player of the Year
FORTVILLE Exhaustion is just a word to Rylan Cole.
No matter how fatigued Mt. Vernon’s iron man might have felt on the football field, the Marauders’ team captain knew exactly where to find his second, if not third, wind.
“I wasn’t doing it for myself. I really just wanted to do it for the team. I wanted the team to win, no matter what,” Cole said. “Whatever was best for the team is what I wanted. It was really amazing to be on the field 24-7 most of the time. I valued every moment I was on the field.”
Prep Roundup: Dragons swim team sweeps senior night
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New Palestine s Adrianna Huston competes in the Girls 500 Yard Freestyle against Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2020. (Tom Russo | Daily Reporter)
The New Palestine swim teams picked up a pair of wins in the pool Thursday on Senior Night.
The Dragons boys team pushed past New Castle, 88-84, and defeated Eastern Hancock, 107-65.
The girls team beat New Castle, 96-81, and the Royals by a count of 125-26.
Both Dragons and Royals had individual winners in the boys competition.
Eastern Hancock’s Matthew McDaniel won the 200-yard IM (2:15.95) and 500 freestyle (5:23.32).
New Palestine’s Jack Schwartz won the 50 freestyle (23.97) and 100 butterfly (1:01.40). Austin Lines won the 1-meter diving competition (196.65).
Rivalry Intensified: Dragons escape feisty Cougars in HHC opener
GREENFIELD Messages were delivered, loud and clear.
While the rivalry between the Greenfield-Central Cougars and the New Palestine Dragons didn’t need any added emphasis, the fire was stoked regardless on Friday night as both programs held little back during their Hoosier Heritage Conference opener.
The 55th meeting between the Dragons and host Cougars showcased a tug-of-war with both teams tied 27-27 in the series, but New Palestine made it 17 wins in the past 21, prevailing 68-58.
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A Greenfield-Central player signals a three point basket during their game against New Palestine on Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. (Tom Russo | Daily Reporter)