PLYMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

The Plymouth Pilgrims wrapped up another week of high-intensity competition with success across the board in track and field, tennis, baseball, softball, and golf. From strong finishes at the NLC Track & Field Championships to tennis domination at the Slicer Invite, it was a week of redemption, resilience, and rising to the moment. ⸻ Track & Field: Lady Pilgrims 4th, School Title Contenders Emerge at NLC Championships The Lady Pilgrims track and field team put together a commanding effort at the Northern Lakes Conference Championships, finishing 4th overall, while the boys team placed 6th in a highly competitive field. The standout moment came in the 100m hurdles, where Jersey Hunter captured the NLC title, with Alexis Doll placing 4th. On the boys’ side, Cole Figg added another 1st place in the 300m hurdles, then took 4th in the 110m hurdles. He was joined on the podium by Eva Macey, who placed 2nd in the girls 300m hurdles. The Lady Pilgrims’ 4x800 relay team of Lena Jones, Joy Everett, Vivy Miller, and Lauren Gurtner claimed runner-up honors, while the boys relay squad finished 8th. Hunter Shipley grabbed 3rd in the 400m, while Carter Bush was a top-four finisher in both sprint races. In the field, Arielle Ferman placed in long jump and pole vault, and Kylen Ellery earned 4th in the boys high jump and 6th in long jump. ⸻ Softball: Revenge Win over Warsaw, Big NLC Road Victory at Goshen The Lady Pilgrims softball team battled through a tough early-week schedule but closed strong with big wins to stay in NLC contention. After suffering narrow losses to Concord (11–7) and Warsaw (8–6), the Pilgrims bounced back with a statement win in the rematch, defeating Warsaw 7–5 behind a dominant outing from Gracie Patrick (6 IP, 0 ER) and key hits from Haylee Busse and Kyndall Marcum. Plymouth capped the week with a 3–1 win at Goshen, as Aubrey Ferguson tossed a complete game and Busse, Runyan, and Patrick powered the offense. The Lady Pilgrims are heating up at the right time heading into the final stretch of conference play. ⸻ Baseball: Shutouts, Walk-offs, and Tournament Preparation in Full Swing The Varsity Pilgrims baseball team delivered one of its strongest weeks of the season. It began with a commanding 11–0 shutout over Concord, as Preston Wolfe threw a complete game with 11 strikeouts and went 2-for-5 at the plate. The team then routed Triton 14–4, led by Dom Vasquez (3-for-3, 2 RBI) and Ethan Hall (3-for-4, RBI). Monday brought challenges as both the JV and Varsity fell to Warsaw, but redemption came quickly. The Varsity bounced back with a dominant 8–1 win over Goshen on Wednesday, with Wolfe once again throwing seven strong innings and Ben Shively (3-for-3, 2 RBI) leading the offense. The C-Team also saw action, falling in a slugfest at Bremen, but continued gaining experience as they develop future varsity contributors. ⸻ Golf: Varsity Runner-Up at Invite, JV Shines at Warsaw The Plymouth boys golf team had another impressive week of play. The varsity placed 2nd at their home invitational with a team score of 318, just behind Lake Central (310). Dan Nguyen led the way with a 77 (3rd overall), while Caleb Harland (79) and Ben Nguyen (80) contributed solid rounds. The team went on to split in NLC action at Meadow Valley, defeating NorthWood (164–179) while falling to host Northridge (157–164). Nguyen continued his strong play with a round of 38. To cap the week, the Pilgrims defeated Goshen (164–171) to finish NLC regular-season play. The JV also impressed, with Chase Bowling carding a 38 in the victory. ⸻ Tennis: Lady Pilgrims Win Slicer Invite, Dominate in NLC Tourney Play The Lady Pilgrims tennis team may be playing its best tennis of the season. The week included a 5-0 win over Wawasee and a 4–1 NLC tournament victory over NorthWood to start postseason play. On Saturday, Plymouth traveled to LaPorte for the Slicer Invite and came away as champions, defeating both LaPorte (3–2) and LaLumiere (4–1). Standouts included Mia Hartley, who went 2-0 at No. 3 singles, and both doubles teams—Christy/Jackson and Langfeldt/Sheely—who were flawless across the event. The Pilgrims continued their momentum into Rounds 1 and 2 of the NLC Tournament, going 4–1 in both rounds. Tynley Gantz, Mia Hartley, and both doubles pairs are positioned to finish high in the final round. Hartley, Jackson/Christy, and Langfeldt/Sheely are all vying for conference titles, while Gantz and Cantero compete for placement. ⸻ Up Next: As the regular season wraps up and sectional play begins, all eyes are on the postseason. Whether it’s on the track, the court, or the diamond, the Pilgrims have proven they are ready for the challenge ahead.