TMS Athletics
January 15th, 2021
Hello Blue Devils!
We are back for 2021! The Winter Sports season is well underway, with all teams now practicing and most competing. Please check below for recaps of the events, with top performers and a few pictures. I am always looking for photos from away games, so please send them on if you have them!
As we continue through the COVID era, we ask that you continue to remain vigilant about wearing masks and social distancing at home and away events. In terms of tickets/guidelines, Mrs. Whitesell of I will send any information we have about other schools' procedures.
I have spoken to several parents about various things including purchasing tickets, practice times, etc. I always enjoy talking to each of you, so please do not hesitate to reach out if you have a question, or issue that you would like to discuss.
If you have any questions about anything 'TMS athletics', please email Mr. Leach (cleach@tcsc.k12.in.us) or Mrs. Whitesell (lwhitesell@tcsc.k12.in.us).
We ask that you remain patient with us as things can change quickly. Our goal is to provide as many athletic opportunities as possible while also keeping athletes, coaches, and fans safe!
Go Blue Devils!
Mr. Leach
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20'-21' Swimming and Diving Information
Information from other schools will be shared as it is available. However, most schools are limiting spectators to home fans only.
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20'-21' Wrestling Information
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TMS Using E-Tickets!
The move to this style of tickets for a few reasons:
- Quicker Entry - E-tickets allow quicker entry into an event; which limits long lines forming;
- No Cash Exchanged - E-tickets eliminate the need to handle money, or give out paper tickets;
- Attendance tracking - This season there will be a maximum number of tickets sold for each event, based on guidance from the Tipton County Health Department, in order to promote social distancing.
At this time, we are limiting attendance to only two spectators per participant. Parents and players will be emailed prior to every game with a link and verification information to purchase tickets. If you do not receive those emails, and feel you should, please be sure you email is current in Harmony.
We DO NOT sell away game tickets. If another school is using E-tickets, we will send out information through Harmony and Social Media.
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January 7th, 2021
The 6th Grade Boys Basketball team got off to a fast start. The boys opened their season at home against the Eastern Comets. With a balanced scoring effort and Quinn Smith and Nathan Hawkins grabbing the rebounds, the Blue Devils raced past the Comets by a score of 41-20. The Blue Devils got off to a slow start but really came to life in the second half by scoring 26 of their total 41 points.
The second game of the evening was a tight battle between the Blue Devils and Comets. Again, the Blue Devils started slow and battled their way back into the game. With Gabe Wiggington leading the way with 11 points and Pablo Paredes-Lopez hitting some key second half shots, the Blue Devils eked out a 23-21 win. The boys fought hard until the end and didn’t let Eastern get off a final shot. Both teams will look to continue their good start with upcoming games against Western and Hamilton Heights.
January 11th, 2021
A miscommunication with Lebanon led to the 8th grade team being dressed and ready, with no one to play. When life gives you lemons.... This led to an inter-squad scrimmage, which simply means a Tipton was guaranteed to win! Both teams played well, but the Blue Team came out on top, 28-24.
7th Grade Boys @ Lebanon
"A" Game: The Blue Devils played a good defensive game, but struggled to find basket themselves. Lebanon took a 13-9 lead into the half; and won the second half 10-8. Jake Cherry led all Blue Devils with 8 points.
Final score: 23-17, Lebanon
"B" Game: The second game of the night showed the Devils were outmatched. That didn't stop them from battling through the entire way. Preston Lancaster and Nick Nasser led in the scoring column, chipping in 4 points each. Lebanon sweeps the night with a 33-12 win.
6th Grade @ Western Middle School
It was an eventful week for the 6th Grade Boys Basketball team. In the first game with Western on Monday, it was a pretty even game most of the way. With the Blue Devils leading by a point at halftime, the Blue Devils came out strong in the second half. Led by leading scorers Quinn Smith and Andrew Leeson, the Blue Devils increased their lead in the third quarter. With some timely scoring and good defense, the boys were able to hang on for a 31-25 win.
In the second game of the evening, the Blue Devils came out hot and built a lead up at halftime. With Gabriel Wiggington and Grayson McFalls leading the way, the Blue Devils had the Panthers on their heels at halftime. It was a different story come the second half as the Blue Devils were held scoreless in the third quarter. After a little rally in the fourth quarter, the Blue Devils came up a little short with a 17-11 loss.
January 12, 2021
In the second matchup of the week, the 6th Grade Boys Basketball team faced Hamilton Heights. The Blue Devils started slow and found themselves behind early in the contest. The Blue Devils made a furious comeback led by Quinn Smith and Nathan Hawkins to cut the Heights lead to 4. After playing Heights pretty even in the third quarter, the Blue Devils faltered in the fourth and eventually lost 39-28. The second game of the evening was a very tight contest all the way through. The Blue Devils and Huskies each made some runs during the game with each team countering. The Blue Devils had incredible balanced scoring as 6 members of the team each ended with 4 points. Some of those were Kurt Gremel, Allen Fowler, and Pablo Paredes-Lopez. The game was tight throughout the entire contest and ended up in overtime where the Blue Devils came up a little short in a 26-24 loss.
January 13, 2021
"A" Game: The game with Frankton was packed with action, tough play, and in-game adjustments. The Blue Devils use tenacious defense and good rebounding to hold off the Eagles; taking an 8-7 lead to the second. The game would go back and forth, but Frankton shot the ball at a higher percentage which gave them the half time lead, 17-10. The second half was a battle, which watched both teams move up and down the floor. However, the Devils couldn't string together enough baskets, and the Eagles did. Final Score: 38-25, Frankton. Landon Spidel led all Tipton Scorers with 13 points.
"B" Game: Much like the A game, this one was physical. Frankton was able to hold the Blue Devils to only 2 first quarter points, and scored 5 of their own. The second quarter saw both teams struggle from the field. Frankton took a 8-4 lead into the half. Frankton extended their lead in the 3rd, 15-8; and finish off the Blue Devils with a final score of 24-13. Jason Creager led the Blue Devils with 10 points.
Frankton 38-25
7th Grade Boys @ Frankton
"A" Game: The Blue Devils could never really get it going in the first half, which set them up with a 23-8 point deficit going into the second half. After the half, the lid came off the basket and the Blue Devils were able to chip in 15 second half points. They held Frankton to just 13 second half points. Despite the effort, the Bulldogs are victors, 36-23. Jack Roach led all Blue Devils with 12 points.
"B" Game: This one was a heartbreaker! The Blue Devils found themselves down 18-7 at the half, but came to play in the second half. The Blue Devils' defense held the Eagles scoreless in the 3rd, and took a one-point lead to the fourth. As the final stanza played out, the game came down to the last shot. Frankton found a way to drop in the last shot, and they take the win 23-21. Preston Lancaster and Noah Walker each added 8 points, and were Tipton's top scorers.
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January 11th, 2021
The Blue Devils put it to the Argyles in the first half, building a 21-4 lead going into the second half. The offense struggled in the 3rd and 4th, as the Blue Devils could only add 6 to their total. Their defense did enough to secure a season-opening win, 27-12. Rylea Wetz led all scorer with 10; Cora Rodibaugh chipped in 9 points.
"B" @ Madison Grant
Although the result isn't what they wanted, the Blue Devils fought hard with the 7th grade of Madison Grant. The Devils were led by Ashlyn Nasser with 6 points. The Argyles take this one, 22-14.
January 12th, 2021
The "A" game started with the Lady Devils getting out to a 8-2 lead after one half. The third quarter was a defensive show, as the Devils couldn't find the basket, but carried an 8-7 lead to the fourth. The final frame was all Lapel. The Bulldogs held Tipton to 1 point, and scored 11 of their own. Final score: 18-9, Lapel. Tipton got points from Rylea Wetz (4), Cora Rodibaugh (3), and Lacey Bitner (2).
"B" vs. 7th Grade Lapel
This one was a rough one. The Bulldogs brought with them a suffocating press that led the Blue Devils to turn the ball over a lot. Our Lady Devils continued to fight with team defense and attacking the boards, but couldn't find enough points on their way to a 38-6 defeat.
Past Newsletters:
Tipton Middle School Athletic Department
Athletic Director
Craig Leach
Athletic Secretary
Linda Whitesell
Email: cleach@tcsc.k12.in.us
Website: www.tiptonathletics.com
Location: 817 South Main Street, Tipton, IN, USA
Phone: (765)675-7521
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TiptonMiddleSchool/
Twitter: @TiptonMiddle