http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_319000042.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_319000042.html A basketball box score, like any other box score, can sometimes be misleading. Often, a game’s true essence or storyline remains untold among the collection of numbers that’s usually found on the back page. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_289231226.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_289231226.html Kokomo’s 34-6 victory over rival Logansport Friday night will leave a lasting impression on Wildkat players and fans. Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:18:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_262001931.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_262001931.html MUNCIE — With 2:18 to go in the third quarter of Class 5A No. 6-ranked Kokomo’s 55-0 win over Muncie Central here Friday night, the public-address announcer noted that Braxton Shelton had become the Wildkats’ all-time leading rusher. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:23:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_247235146.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_247235146.html MARION — After exchanging blows toe to toe with Marion for two-plus quarters at Dick Lootens Stadium, the Kokomo football team erupted for 35 unanswered second-half points to bury the Giants under a 70-25, record-shattering avalanche Friday. Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:04:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_234000456.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_234000456.html Braxton Shelton may have been a little shocked by his record-setting performance Friday night at Walter Cross Field but it isn’t likely anyone wearing Mount Vernon colors was the least bit surprised. Wed, 15 Apr 2009 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_105225134.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_105225134.html The game of baseball is unique in that the defense is the team in possession of the ball, and the Kokomo Wildkats made the most of their time with it in a 4-3 decision over county rival Western at Highland Park Wednesday. Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:30:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_093003440.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_093003440.html Kokomo topped Northwestern 2-1 in eight innings Thursday in a softball game that featured a pitching duel.Kokomo senior Elizabeth Wagner earned the win with a complete-game gem that included 15 strikeouts. She allowed just three hits, two walks and no earned runs. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_071234342.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_071234342.html Just a week ago, Kokomo avenged a regular-season loss by knocking off Lafayette Jeff in the open game of the Class 4A Jeff Sectional. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 23:53:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_066235106.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_066235106.html LAFAYETTE – In thrilling fashion, the Kokomo boys basketball team claimed its state-best 70th sectional title with a 63-60 overtime victory over McCutcheon in the Class 4A Sectional 7 championship game at Lafayette Jeff here Saturday. Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:15:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_066011348.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_066011348.html LAFAYETTE — If Kokomo was to avenge a regular-season loss to Lafayette Jeff here Friday night in Class 4A Sectional 7 play, coach Bryan McCauley knew his team had to handle the basketball well. His Kats had to win the battle of turnovers. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:19:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_065001734.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_065001734.html For any high school basketball team, it’s all about peaking at the right time — that is playing your best basketball heading into post-season. Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_059000654.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_059000654.html BUNKER HILL — Sometimes, the hardest games to win are the ones you’re expected to win. Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:06:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_052000642.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_052000642.html Richmond’s team bus, apparently routed through Akron on its trip to Kokomo’s Memorial Gymnasium Friday night, arrived about an hour late. Tue, 17 Feb 2009 23:42:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_048234317.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_048234317.html FORT WAYNE — Kokomo wrestler Dylan Green has never been to the state finals, but he’s been thinking about it for a long time, and, thanks to the last two weeks, he already knows a lot about what it’ll be like. Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:26:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_044002453.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/kokomo/local_story_044002453.html As their annual rivalry game went along, Kokomo just kept getting stronger against Logansport Thursday night in the Berry Bowl.