The Mt. Vernon girls golf team made it 2-for-2 in the season’s opening week.
On Tuesday, the Marauders defeated rival Pendleton Heights, 163-186, to start the 2021 campaign and followed up the victory with a 165-200 win over another Hoosier Heritage Conference foe, Shelbyville.
Against host Shelbyville on Wednesday, the Marauders were led by Alaina Nugent, who shot a 1-under-par 35 for medalist honors.
Meredith Johnson carded a 39 for Mt. Vernon with Mackenzie Miner firing a 44 and newcomer Sophie Amenigen shooting a 47. Izzy VanHeel finished with a 53.
Mt. Vernon’s match at Fall Creek Golf Course in Pendleton was once again paced by Nugent, who earned medalist honors with a 1-under-par 35.
Johnson shot a 40 for second-best in the Marauders’ lineup. VanHeel followed with a 45 and Natalie Miner shot a 57.
The rest of the team competed with Aubry Trittipo carding a 58, Kalin Wallpe posting a 59 and Kailee Monroe a 61.
Greenfield’s Gibson thrives in Phillies debut
Greenfield-native Kyle Gibson has settled in quickly with his new MLB team.
Gibson, 33, a 2021 MLB All-Star pitcher, was acquired by the Philadelphia Phillies last week at the trade deadline along with pitcher Ian Kennedy in a six-player trade with the Texas Rangers.
Gibson made his Phillies debut on Sunday, pitching 6.2 innings to earn the win over the host Pittsburgh Pirates, 15-4. The Phillies right-handed starter limited the Pirates to five hits and two earned runs with two walks issued and five strikeouts.
The quality-start lowered Gibson’s season ERA to 2.86 with a 1.17 WHIP and 99-43 strikeout-walk ratio in 119.2 innings pitched.
Gibson improved his season record to 7-3. Prior to the trade, Gibson went 6-3 with a 2.87 ERA and 94 strikeouts in 19 starts for the Rangers.
Moving over to the senior circuit from the American League, Gibson generated 14 swinging strikes, including six with his changeup, according to NBCSportsEdge.com.
Gibson’s next start is tonight against the visiting, National League East leading New York Mets (56-52). The Phillies carry a 56-53 record and trail the Mets by half a game in the NL East standings.
Lewis named IHSAA assistant commissioner
Brian Lewis, athletic director at Jasper High School, has been approved by the IHSAA Executive Committee to become an assistant commissioner.
Lewis was one of 10 finalists interviewed for the position and fills the vacancy left a year ago by Paul Neidig when he was named the new commissioner. His appointment date is yet to be determined.
He will administer the sports of boys and girls cross country, boys basketball, boys and girls track and field and unified track and field.
The 37-year-old Lewis comes to the IHSAA after 15 years in secondary education, the last three years as the athletic director at Jasper High School.
