Area Sports

  UNDEFEATED. The Parke Heritage Middle School girls tennis team finished their season undefeated. This is the second year in a row that the team has finished with an undefeated season. Three athletes-Jenna Newnum, McKinlee Jenkins, and Nora Busenbark all had undefeated seasons. During the season, the team won the Covington Invitational at which they…

  RIVERTON BASEMAN PLAYS TOUGH. Riverton Parke third baseman Kyle Price fields a ball in the Panthers’ win against Paris Wednesday, April 16. (photo submitted)   By Charlie Martin Riverton Parke Athletic Director The Riverton Parke baseball team came back from five runs down to beat visiting Paris, IL 12-6 Wednesday, April 16. After RP…

  1000 POINTS. In a special moment, Parke Heritage High School Coach Rich Schelsky presented the game ball to his son, Treigh Schelsky, after he scored the 1000th point of his basketball career. Treigh earned this prestigious honor during the West Vigo game held Tuesday, November 26 at the WV gym. Pictured are (from left)…

  SOFTBALL SIGNINGS. Monday was a day of celebration as four Riverton Parke seniors signed letters of intent to continue their academic and softball careers with notable colleges. Jayleigh Inman plans to attend Lincoln Trail College in Robinson, Illinois. Haylee Mathas will join Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College and the Pomeroys. Lizzy Leitgabel will team up with…

  SCORING RECORD. Parke Heritage High School senior girls basketball player Emma Simpson reached a major milestone and set history on Thursday, November 14. She became the All-Time scoring leader with 1,405 points. This is the most points ever by a Rockville, Turkey Run, or Parke Heritage player in all three schools history. (photo submitted)

10 YEAR COACH. Parke Heritage High School Coach Brianne Bridge marked 10 years that she has been coaching the cross-country team. The team surprised her with a reception, gifts, cake and letters from former runners as a part of the Fall Sports Awards Night help Wednesday, November 6. (photo submitted)

  LOCAL BATTLE. Riverton Parke’s Derek Collom (dark jersey #17) tackles Parke Heritage ball carrier Jerrid Grave (white jersey #8) in the IHSAA Sectional game at Frank Ciolli Field Friday, October 25. (photo submitted)   By Charlie Martin RP Athletic Director The Riverton Parke football team won its opening round Sectional game Friday, October 25,…

  ATHLETE OF THE WEEK. Riverton Parke Jr./Sr. High School senior, Kyle Price, was surprised at school today with the Pepsi High School Athlete of the Week 2024 award along with a $500 scholarship. This recognition is sponsored by Refreshment Services Pepsi of Terre Haute, Kroger,  100.7 MIX-FM, 99.9 WTHI, 102.7 WBOW, 98.5 The River…