PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Plymouth Athletics continued a busy winter stretch with competitive games, strong individual performances, and continued growth across basketball, wrestling, swimming & diving, and gymnastics. ⸻ 🏀 Girls Basketball C-Team Lady Pilgrims Drop Heartbreaker at Marian The Plymouth Lady Pilgrims C Team battled to the final buzzer Saturday afternoon but came up just short in a 32–29 loss at Mishawaka Marian. Plymouth set the tone early with outstanding defense, holding the Knights to just one point in the first quarter and carrying a 13–7 halftime lead. After Marian made a second-half push, the Lady Pilgrims answered with a strong third quarter before the game came down to the final seconds. Miel Ramirez led Plymouth with 11 points, while Anna Ogle and Olivia Collins each added 6 points. ⸻ Lady Pilgrims Face Ranked Warsaw The Lady Pilgrims hosted sixth-ranked Warsaw on Friday night and faced a tough challenge, falling 80–17. Warsaw’s pressure, speed, and physicality led to multiple transition opportunities and efficient perimeter shooting. Despite the outcome, Chloe Horton continued her strong play, leading Plymouth with 15 points, including four three-pointers. The Lady Pilgrims return to action Tuesday night on the road at John Glenn. ⸻ C-Team Lady Pilgrims Close Season at Chesterton The Plymouth C Team wrapped up its season with a 32–18 loss at Chesterton. Despite being undersized, the Lady Pilgrims competed with toughness throughout the night and held the Trojans to just two points in the third quarter. • Miel Ramirez — 9 points • Olivia Collins — 5 points • Lennon Leary — 2 points • Anna Ogle — 2 points The team battled until the final buzzer, finishing the season with pride and determination. ⸻ Girls Basketball Battles at John Glenn JV Final: John Glenn 34, Plymouth 22 Plymouth struggled offensively early but responded with strong defense in the second half. Stat Leaders: • Miel Ramirez — 5 pts, 19 reb, 2 stl • Ella Murphy — 9 pts, 2 reb • Naomi Peacock — 3 pts, 4 reb, 2 stl • Ella Davis — 3 pts, 8 reb, 3 defl Varsity Final: John Glenn 31, Plymouth 21 The Varsity Lady Pilgrims competed hard in a physical contest, winning the final three quarters but struggling to convert scoring chances. Stat Leaders: • Hayden Shipley — 7 pts • Lydia Wray — 5 pts • Chloe Horton — 5 pts, 4 stl ⸻ 🤼 Wrestling Boys Wrestling Competes at Tom Cameron Tournament The Plymouth Boys Wrestling team finished 6th overall at the Tom Cameron Tournament hosted by Merrillville High School. Jesse Allmon led the way with a 4–1 record at 132 lbs, as the Rockies showed continued resilience and effort throughout the day. The coaching staff praised the team’s attitude and perseverance. ⸻ Lady Rockies Place Third at Tom Cameron Tournament The Plymouth Lady Rockies earned a 3rd-place finish in a strong six-team field, posting a 3–2 team record and improving to 8–2 on the season. Undefeated Performers: • Angel Smith • Caroline Balica 4–1 Finishers: Jaden Eskew, Kassie Souders, Chloe Carlton, Teyah Barnhart ⸻ Lady Rockies Roll Past LaVille Plymouth earned a convincing 48–11 victory over LaVille on Tuesday night. Wins by Fall: • Jaden Eskew (105) • Angel Smith (130) The Lady Rockies return to action Saturday at the conference meet at Mishawaka High School (9:00 AM). ⸻ Rockies Earn Senior Night Win Over Triton The Plymouth Rockies celebrated Senior Night with a 37–29 victory over Triton. Seniors Caleb Jones and John Klinedinst were honored prior to the match. Key Wins: • Caleb Jones — decision (120) • Jesse Allmon — fall (132) • Caedmon Webb — fall (138) • Kaiden Houston — fall (157) • Manny Galeano — fall (190) • Vanden DeVault — forfeit (144) • Taveon Warner — decision (285) ⸻ 🏊 Swimming & Diving Pilgrims Shine at Wawasee Invitational The Plymouth Swim & Dive teams delivered strong performances at the Wawasee Invitational. • Girls: 4th place • Boys: 3rd place Standout swims came from Ryleigh Schadek, Dylan Rupert, Maia Danforth, and Kane Beatty, along with numerous personal records. Coaches praised the teams’ work ethic and continued improvement. ⸻ Swimming & Diving vs. Warsaw Plymouth competed with energy against a strong Warsaw squad. Event Winners: • Bria Fergison — 200 Free, 50 Free • Kathryn Morrison — 100 Butterfly • Marissa Langfeldt — 100 Breast Relay Winners: • Girls 200 Medley Relay • Girls 200 Free Relay Multiple Pilgrims posted PRs, reflecting continued progress in the pool. ⸻ Swimming & Diving vs. Wawasee Girls Final: Plymouth 89, Wawasee 88 The Lady Pilgrims edged Wawasee in a thrilling one-point victory. Event Winners: • Bria Fergison — 200 Free, 100 Free • Kathryn Morrison — 500 Free • Carmen Garcia — Diving • Girls 400 Free Relay — 1st Boys Final: Wawasee 129, Plymouth 51 • Ben Beery — 1st in Diving • Multiple season PRs recorded Next up: Divers at Warsaw (Saturday) and Swim at New Prairie (Jan. 8). ⸻ 🏀 Boys Basketball Freshman Pilgrims Defeat South Bend Career Academy The Freshman Pilgrims opened the week with a dominant 55–18 win at home. • Darian Scott — 16 pts • Raul Navejar — 12 pts ⸻ JV & Varsity vs. Wabash JV Final: Plymouth 51, Wabash 12 • Adan Macias — 10 pts • Spencer Goebel — 9 pts • Cruz-Mahler, Scott, Verhaeghe — 8 pts each Varsity Final: Plymouth 40, Wabash 26 • Kyleb Ellery — 15 pts • Kylen Ellery — 8 pts • Parker Wolfe — 4 pts ⸻ Freshman Pilgrims Defeat NorthWood Plymouth closed play before break with a 38–28 win, outscoring NorthWood 19–1 in the fourth quarter. • Drew Sheely — 11 pts • Beau Hale — 10 pts ⸻ 🤸 Gymnastics The Lady Pilgrims open their season December 20 at LaPorte (LaPorte Pairs). Their first home meet is Saturday, January 17, hosting the Plymouth Invite. ⸻