Whitko Sports Wrap – Aug. 20
Volleyball Team Edges LCA
The Whitko volleyball team put together a strong finish to claim its season opener at home Tuesday night.
The host Wildcats posted a 3-2 win over Lakeland Christian Academy.
Whitko won the opening game 25-22 before LCA took game two 25-19 and game three 25-17. The Wildcats then won the final two games 25-14 and 15-11.
Whitney Hobbs powered down 14 kills to pace the offense for the winning Wildcats.
Setter Elaine Warner had 43 assists and Delaney Ray six aces for Whitko.
Whitko plays at Churubusco on Aug. 27.
Tennis Drops Opener
The Whitko boys tennis team lost a 4-0 final to Fort Wayne Northrop in its season opener at home Tuesday evening.
Tyler Baugher lost 7-6, 6-1 at No. 1 singles to lead the effort for the Wildcats.
Blake Castle dropped a 6-2, 6-2 final at No. 2 singles and Cole Bechtold lost 6-1, 6-3 at No. 3 for Whitko.
The No. 1 doubles team of Nic Rose and Bailey Platt was defeated 6-0, 6-2.