PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

🏀 Plymouth Boys Basketball Recap vs. LaPorte December 5, 2025 ⸻ JV Final: Plymouth 41, LaPorte 31 The JV Rockies improved to 2–1 on the season with a strong defensive effort that powered a 41–31 road victory over LaPorte. After a close first half, Plymouth clamped down defensively, allowing only 13 second-half points to secure the win. Top Performers • Spencer Goebel — 9 points • Klynt Verhaghe — 8 points • Caz Hundt — 7 points • McKoy Gantz — 5 points The coaching staff credited the team’s defensive toughness for carrying them through stretches where the offense struggled. Energy, execution, and composure down the stretch allowed the Rockies to pull away. ⸻ Varsity Final: LaPorte 60, Plymouth 44 The Varsity Pilgrims dropped to 1–2 after a 60–44 loss to the LaPorte Slicers. A slow offensive start put Plymouth in an early hole, but the team responded with resilience—playing nearly even with LaPorte over the final three quarters. Top Performers • Grayson Terrone — 11 points • Parker Wolfe — 9 points • Kyleb Ellery — 8 points • Kylen Ellery — 7 points Despite the loss, the Rockies showed encouraging stretches of offensive balance and defensive grit, giving the coaching staff confidence as the team continues to build early in the season. 🏀 Lady Pilgrims Sweep Goshen in NLC Opener The Plymouth Girls Basketball program opened Northern Lakes Conference play with a clean sweep at home, earning dominant wins at both the JV and Varsity levels. JV Final: Plymouth 52, Goshen 16 The JV Lady Pilgrims delivered a complete performance, improving to 7–1 with a wire-to-wire 52–16 victory. Every player scored in the win, showcasing balance, unselfish play, and renewed focus after last week’s setback. Standout Performances • Ella Murphy — 11 pts, 11 reb • Scianna Sellers — 8 pts, 5 reb Plymouth controlled the boards, pushed the pace in transition, and overwhelmed Goshen defensively from the opening tip. ⸻ Varsity Final: Plymouth 58, Goshen 39 The Varsity Lady Pilgrims improved to 4–4 overall and 1–0 in the NLC behind an aggressive, high-energy defensive effort. Plymouth forced 35 turnovers, converting disruption into scoring opportunities while sharing the ball with purpose on the offensive end. Stat Leaders • Chloe Horton — 18 pts, 5 reb, 7 stl • Hayden Shipley — 12 pts • Lydia Wray — 8 pts, 7 ast, 6 stl • Brooklyn Scruggs — 8 pts, 9 reb With 16 assisted baskets and four players scoring eight or more points, Plymouth executed its most balanced offense of the season. Scruggs’ spark off the bench, paired with Horton’s scoring and Wray’s floor leadership, helped the Pilgrims maintain control throughout the night. ⸻ 🏊‍♀️🏊 Pilgrim Relays Recap — Girls Win Meet; Boys Take Strong 2nd Plymouth High School hosted Tippy Valley, Kankakee Valley, Pioneer, and Leo for the annual Pilgrim Relays, and the Pilgrims rose to the occasion in front of a loud home crowd. The Lady Pilgrims dominated the meet, taking 1st place overall behind depth, speed, and relay excellence. The Pilgrim boys also turned in a stellar day, finishing 2nd in a competitive field. ⸻ 🔹 Relay Champions Girls Relay Winners • Diving Relay — S. Awald & C. Garcia • 200 Medley Relay — T. Schadek, M. Langfeldt, B. Fergison, R. Schadek • 200 Butterfly Relay — B. Fergison, S. Awald, K. Golba, K. Morrison • 200 Backstroke Relay — M. Langfeldt, M. Golba, A. Grobe, T. Schadek • 200 Breaststroke Relay — R. Schadek, M. Langfeldt, M. Danforth, K. Morrison • 400 Free Relay — K. Morrison, T. Schadek, M. Golba, B. Fergison Boys Relay Winners • 200 Free Relay — K. Beatty, A. Faulstich, D. Rupert, G. Metsker ⸻ 📊 Final Team Scores Girls Team Scores 1. Plymouth – 57 2. Kankakee Valley – 48 3. Tippecanoe Valley – 33 4. Leo – 32 5. Pioneer – 25 Boys Team Scores 1. Leo – 58 2. Plymouth – 42 3. Kankakee Valley – 35 4. Tippecanoe Valley – 11 🤼 Rockies Finish 4th at Bob Reed Classic; Two Wrestlers Go Undefeated The Plymouth Rockies hosted the annual Bob Reed Classic on Saturday, earning a 4th-place team finish in a strong six-team tournament field highlighted by perennial power Mishawaka, who claimed the overall title. Despite the high level of competition, the Rockies turned in several impressive individual performances and showcased continued growth across the roster. Plymouth featured two undefeated wrestlers who dominated their brackets throughout the day: 🏅 Undefeated Rockies • 132 lbs — Jesse Allmon • 285 lbs — John Klinedinst Both wrestlers displayed poise, control, and toughness in each match, leading the team with standout performances and setting a high bar for the rest of the squad. Head Coach praised the team’s mindset and unity following the event: “All of the boys competed well and continue to listen on and off the mat. We have a great group of boys who support one another, and the team morale has never been better! We look forward to more growth with this great group!” With a young lineup that continues to improve each week, the Rockies look poised to build on this momentum as they move deeper into the season.