For the past 42 years, the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has presented Junior Mannies Scholarships to seniors who have a physical handicap, but have contributed to their respective school’s athletic program.
Columbus North’s Ben Ferguson is this year’s lone winner of the Junior Mannies Scholarship. Ferguson battles cystic fibrosis, but has been a key member of the Bull Dog boys basketball squads the past two years.
“It’s a great honor, and I’m very appreciative of this award,” Ferguson said. “I would also say I’m very appreciative of all my coaches and friends who have supported me throughout this journey. I could not have done it without them.”
Ferguson, who carries a 3.92 GPA, plans to attend Taylor University. He plans to major in finance and try out for basketball team.
This season, Ferguson was a key reserve on a North team, coached by his father Paul, that went 19-4, its best season in more than a decade.
“I had a lot of fun playing,” Ben Ferguson said. “Last season to this season, we grew a ton as a team. We didn’t perform like we wanted to in sectional, but the record that we had and what we accomplished during the season was great. It was an honor to be a part of that basketball team.”
Beverly signs with Ozark Christian
Hauser senior Corbin Beverly participated in a signing ceremony Wednesday in the school’s auditorium.
Hauser senior Corbin Beverly participates in a signing ceremony to play soccer at Ozark Christian College Tuesday in the school’s auditorium.
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Beverly has committed to play soccer at Ozark Christian College in Joplin, Missouri.
Hauser-Southwestern game rescheduled
The Hauser at Southwestern (Shelby) baseball game was postponed Thursday and rescheduled for Friday.
Hauser’s home softball game with Rising Sun was postponed for the second time. A makeup date has not been determined.
North girls basketball to hold camp
Columbus North girls basketball will hold its Summer Youth Camp May 27-30.
Camp for girls entering grades 5-8 will be from 1 to 3 p.m., with a cost of $75. Camp for girls entering Grades 2-4 will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m., with a cost of $70. Campers will be instructed by North head coach Brett White and his staff, along with college and high school players.
Campers can register online at https://forms.gle/sxZQrkT22NhdZCp86 or access information on the Columbus North Athletics website, https://columbusnorthathletics.org/Article/61892
For more information, contact White at [email protected]
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