Weekly Blast
Week of 4/10/17
Wise takes game to next level, signs with Trine University
Written by Clinton Randall of Bluebag media-- UNION CITY, Ind. – The Union City Lady Indians Basketball all-time leading scorer Courtney Wise made it official Wednesday afternoon, announcing she will be taking her game to the next level following graduation.
The 6’1″ senior signed her letter of intent to play NCAA college hoops for the Division III Trine University Thunder.
“I am looking forward to continuing to play the sport I love, as well as, continuing my education,” Wise told The Early Bird. “I really felt good vibes when I visited the campus. It felt a lot like the Union City community and I am excited to be part of the Trine family and a successful basketball program!”
In addition to basketball, Courtney will be majoring in Criminal Justice and Psychology – which she hopes will give her a broad range of career opportunities following college graduating.
Courtney definitely left her mark on the court during her high school career at Union City – breaking a number of records and helping her team to an an IHSAA Class 1A Runner-Up title this past season.
“Courtney was very successful at the high school level and we hope she can continue that success at the Division III level at Trine,” stated UC girls varsity head coach Sarah Black.
“She (Courtney) has done a lot of things on the court for us,” Coach Black continued. “It won’t be just one player stepping in to replace her next season…it will take a team effort to try and fill the void left by Courtney and our other three seniors without a doubt.”
Courtney’s parents, John and Renae Wise, are both looking forward to making the long trips north to Angola, Ind. next season to watch their daughter in action.
“I am just at a loss for words of how proud we are of her,” Courtney’s mom said. “I am ready for the season to start tomorrow!”
“She has always went the extra steps to reach her goals…I couldn’t be more proud of all she has already accomplished,” her dad added.
Courtney will be joining a team that finished the 2016-17 season ranked #15 in the country – with a 25-3 record – winning the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA) conference and tournament championships.
“Courtney has really improved and I know playing at the next level is going to be a challenge, but I know she can do it,” noted UC Lady Indians assistant coach Keith Fields.
“She definitely has her work cutout for her, but with the work ethic and drive she has she can definitely be successful,” added UC assistant coach Neal Adams.
For more about the Trine University women’s basketball program, visit the athletics website at trinethunder.com.
PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured seated are (L-R) Renae, Courtney and John Wise; Standing in back row are (L-R) Asst. Coach Neal Adams, Head Coach Sarah Black and Asst. Coach Keith Fields. (Clinton Randall photo)
Athletic Booster Club Meeting Thursday 4/12/17
The next Union City Athletic Booster Club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday 4/12/17. We will meet at 6:00 PM in the High School Library.
If you have a athlete in your family come and be part of their booster club. The Booster Club is in place to help the athletic department make your child's athletic career the best it can be.
This weeks events: 4/10/17
Week of 4/10/17 Events
Monday
4/10/2017 5:00 PM Baseball (Varsity) at Mississinawa Valley
4/10/2017 5:00 PM Softball (Varsity) at Mississinawa Valley
4/10/2017 5:00 PM Tennis (Female) vs Adams Central
4/10/2017 5:30 PM Track & Field (JH) Union County/Muncie Burris at Ball State
Tuesday
4/11/2017 4:30 PM Tennis (Female) at Lincoln
4/11/2017 4:30 PM Track & Field (Var) Ansonia/Arcanum/Covington at Ansonia
Wednesday
4/12/2017 4:30 PM Golf (Boys Varsity) at Winchester
4/12/2017 5:00 PM Track & Field (JH) Muncie South/Seton/Richmond at Richmond
4/12/2017 5:00 PM Baseball (JV) vs Hagerstown
4/12/2017 6:00 PM Booster Club Meeting HS Library
Thursday
4/13/2017 5:00 PM Track & Field (Varsity) Wapahani/Blue River/Seton at Wapahani
4/13/2017 5:00 PM Baseball (Varsity) at Tri
4/13/2017 5:00 PM Tennis (Female) vs Tri
4/13/2017 5:00 PM Softball (Varsity) at Union County
Friday
4/14/2017 8:00 AM Spring Blood Drive UNION CITY (Haviza Court)
4/14/2017 3:15 PM HS Cheer Leading Call Out Meeting in HS Library
4/14/2017 3:30 PM Dance Team Tryouts (Haviza Court)
4/14/2017 5:00 PM Baseball (JV) vs Tri
4/14/2017 7:00 PM JH Spring Formal (Haviza Court)
Saturday
4/15/2017 9:00 AM Track & Field (Varsity) at Randolph Southern Invitational
4/15/2017 10:00 AM Baseball (Varsity) vs Winchester DH
4/15/2017 10:00 AM Golf (Boys (Varsity) at Monroe Central Invitational Hickory Hills
4/15/2017 11:00 AM Softball (Varsity) vs Bluffton DH
Cancellations and Make-up Dates
5/1/17 5:00 PM Softball (Varsity) at Hagerstown (Makeup date from 4/8/17)
5/9/2017 5:00 PM Baseball (Varsity) vs Lincoln-Canceled
Add the UC Events calendar to your Google Calendar
You will have to do this on a computer, but then it will show on your phone once added (as long as it is on the same calendar account).
Copy the link below (don't open it)
https://athletics.pinwheelapi.com/Athletics/iCal/Events?id=496&extra=true
Open Google Calendar
Go to “Other Calendars” (left side)
Click on the pull-down arrow and choose “Add by URL”
Paste in the link (from above) and click “Add Calendar” (at bottom)
The calendar will be added to the “Other Calendars” list (named “Pinwheel”)
It can be renamed by clicking the pull-down next to it, and choosing “Calendar settings”
It can be toggled in or out of view by clicking on the colored square to the left of its title
2016-2017 All Sports Passes
Adult – $80
Senior Citizen – $40
Students – $40
Family Pass – $200 (Includes 5 all-sport passes which will be 2 Adults and 3 student or senior tickets)
*Reminder: These passes are good for all home events, except tournaments*