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Trailblazers continue to roll, close out first week with tri-match sweep

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VINCENNES, Ind. – The Vincennes University Trailblazer volleyball team continued their hot start to the 2023 season Saturday afternoon, hosting a tri-match with Region 24 opponent Lake Land College and Ancilla College.

The Blazers came away with the daily sweep, defeating Lake Land 25-19, 27-25, 25-13, before closing out the day by defeating Ancilla College 25-14, 25-10, 25-12.

The Trailblazers began the day with their third straight Region 24 matchup to begin the 2023 season, hosting Lake Land College in the opening match of Saturday’s tri-match.

VU got off to a hot start against the Lakers, taking an early 8-3 lead in the first set. Lake Land would respond back however to take the lead at 13-12.

Vincennes would again shift the momentum by going on a 7-0 scoring run to take a 19-13 lead.

The Lakers would again attempt a comeback but were unable to erase the deficit at VU took set one over Lake Land 25-19.

Lake Land was the first team to strike in set two, quickly building a 7-2 lead, before later growing their lead to 19-13.

The Trailblazers looked to rally late on their home floor, battling all the way back to even the game at 23-23 and later forcing overtime. VU closed out the second set by scoring three unanswered to take set two 27-25 and take a 2-0 match lead.

VU hoped to continue this momentum into the third set. The set began as a back-and-forth battle before VU broke the tie with a 6-0 scoring run to take a 15-10 lead.

The Trailblazers would continue to push and closed out the set by outscoring the Lakers 9-1, taking set three 25-13 and completing the Region 24 sweep.

This win increases the Trailblazers winning streak against Region 24 opponents to 27 matches.

“We really served extremely well,” VUVB Head Coach Gary Sien said. “We were really hitting our targets and that really made their offense pretty predictable. They weren’t able to set the middle as much, which with our blocking, especially outside at the pins, it really plays into our hand when we are able to serve so strongly.”

“But there were still times when I thought we didn’t quite finish our blocks,” Sien added. “We would get touches at the net, but we weren’t always able to finish it and put the ball on their side of the court. It’s a little different than when we played Saint Mary of the Woods or Kentucky Wesleyan in the preseason, because they really hit the ball. It was almost like when we are at practice. We get some good blocks in practice because we have some really next-level hitters. I think sometimes when we don’t see that harder swing our timing might be a little bit off blocking.”

The Trailblazers were led offensively by another double-double by sophomore Paige Parlanti (Las Vegas, Nev.) who finished with 17 kills, 13 digs and two blocks.

Freshman Laura Tavares (Merida, Venezuela) also reached double-digit kills, ending the first match with 10 kills, two blocks, one dig and one set assist.

Sophomore Audrey Buis (Franklin, Ind.) and freshman Isadora Dias (Rio Grande de Norte, Brazil) also hit tough, with Buis finishing with seven kills, 14 digs, three blocks and one ace, while Dias ended with five kills and two solo blocks.

Freshman Allison Czyzewski (Louisville, Ill.) and sophomore Kennedy Sowell (Effingham, Ill.) rounded out the VU offensive attack, each recording a pair of kills, with Czyzewski leading VU with five blocks and Sowell adding three digs and one block to her totals.

Sophomore Maecy Johnson (Chrisman, Ill.) continues to run the Trailblazer offense efficiently, ending with a team-high 25 set assists, to go along with one dig and one ace.

Freshman Libby Mehringer (Jasper, Ind.) also came through with 10 set assists in the match, while also adding three digs and a team-high two aces.

Sophomore libero Morgan Netcott (Montague, Mich.) patrolled the back row to the tune of a team-high 19 digs and one set assist.

Freshman Grace Flexter (Oblong, Ill.) also saw some time on the court against Lake Land, recording one dig and one set assist.

Vincennes looked to close out the first week of the season strong, facing Ancilla College in the final match of the day at the Physical Education Complex.

Set one began as a back-and-forth battle before VU really took control of the game behind a very impressive 11-0 scoring run served up by Audrey Buis.

The Chargers were unable to rebound from this lengthy scoring run as VU took set one over Ancilla College 25-14.

Vincennes then continued to ride this momentum in the second set, with Maecy Johnson serving tough to open the set on a 14-0 scoring run for the Blazers.

Ancilla would again look to answer back but were unable to put a big scoring run together as VU claimed set two 25-10 and took a 2-0 lead in the match.

VU again came firing out of the gates in set three, using an 8-0 scoring run to take an early 10-2 advantage before Ancilla battled back to cut the deficit to three at 14-11.

The Blazers would then go on to outscore the Chargers 11-1 as the Trailblazers took set three 25-12 and completed the three-set sweep over Ancilla.

“We had some issues in the second set against Lake Land because of our serve receive,” Sien said. “Looking at how we played against Ancilla, we didn’t really allow them to get on any kind of a run, so that was nice to really take control of the match. The other side of that was just continuing to serve strong. We had a little different philosophy in both matches about serving. We had a bunch of aces against Ancilla, but we weren’t really looking to serve aces against Lake Land. We were more focused on controlling their passer and controlling their offense.”

“I think the whole day our serving game was pretty good,” Sien added.

Vincennes was again led Paige Parlanti offensively, finishing her day with 16 kills, giving her a very impressive 33 kills on the day, while also adding three digs, three aces and two solo blocks.

Laura Tavares added eight kills and two blocks to her day, while Audrey Buis finished with a very strong six kills, five digs, a team-high five aces, one block and one set assist.

Isadora Dias and Kennedy Sowell each finished with three kills, with Sowell also finishing off a solo block on the day.

Allison Czyzewski came through again at the net, with two kills, a team-high three blocks and one dig, while freshman Dylan DeCoursey (Montgomery, Ind.) rounded out the VU offense with one kill, three digs and three set assists.

Maecy Johnson again ran the VU offense, recording 12 set assists and five digs in the match.

Libby Mehringer would add five set assists, while Morgan Netcott added three set assists and a team-high seven digs and Grace Flexter added two set assists and four digs.

The Trailblazers will hit the road to begin next week when VU heads to Hillsboro, Mo. to face-off against Jefferson College Tuesday, Aug. 29. That match is set to begin at 6 p.m. eastern.

VU will then close out the week by traveling to Perrysburg, Ohio to take part in the Owens Community College Tournament Friday, Sept. 1 and Saturday, Sept. 2.

“One thing that we’ve talked about all week, because in really three of our matches this week there were points when we just let the other team dictate our serve receive,” Sien said. “We usually do that well, serving tough, but when it happens to us, we have to make sure we only give them one or two and don’t give up these runs where they score three, four or more. Lake Land served us really tough today, give them credit.”

“More often than not, teams that don’t really matchup with us well on the front row, the damage they can do is to really serve us tough,” Sien added. “No matter how many good hitters we have, when they are taking these sets from the middle of the court, it’s really hard to put them away. That’s the part that we really have to sure up.”

“We’ll be tested this coming week,” Sien said. “It’s going to be a very difficult match Tuesday at Jefferson. They hosted a big tournament this past weekend and faced a couple of nationally ranked teams, so regardless of how they did against them, they are used to playing at a pretty high level. It’s going to be tough for us, especially with traveling around four hours to get there.”

“Then we go to Owens, which is always a good tournament,” Sien added. “They have five courts, around 25 to 30 teams there, a little bit more noise from the other courts, so it’s more of like a club-type tournament. But it’s good for us to experience that. The nice thing for us is that all four of our matches are on one of their main courts, which is wood. So, I can’t complain.”

“It will be good competition out there,” Sien said. “We are facing four teams from four different states and we are facing the defending Division II National Champions in Richard Bland in our first match out there, so we will be tested right away against them. Then there will be a couple more tough matches next weekend.”

BOX SCORE

GAME ONE

Lake Land – 19   25   13  x  x

VUVB (3-0, 3-0) – 25   27   25  x  x

INDIVIDUAL STATS

Grace Flexter – 1 dig, 1 set assist

Audrey Buis – 10 points, 1 ace, 7 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists, 14 digs

Morgan Netcott – 19 digs, 1 set assist

Paige Parlanti – 18.5 points, 17 kills, 1 solo block, 1 block assist, 13 digs

Isadora Dias – 7 points, 5 kills, 2 block assists

Allison Czyzewski – 5.5 points, 2 kills, 2 solo blocks, 3 block assists

Maecy Johnson – 1 point, 1 ace, 1 dig, 25 set assists

Kennedy Sowell – 2.5 points, 2 kills, 1 block assists, 3 digs

Laura Tavares – 11.5 points, 10 kills, 1 solo block, 1block assist, 1 dig, 1 set assist

Libby Mehringer – 2 points, 2 aces, 3 digs, 10 set assists

GAME TWO

Ancilla – 14   10   12   x   x

VUVB (4-0, 3-0) – 25   25   25   x   x

INDIVIDUAL STATS

Grace Flexter – 4 digs, 2 set assists

Audrey Buis – 11.5 points, 5 aces, 6 kills, 1 block assist, 5 digs, 1 set assist

Dylan DeCoursey – 1 point, 1 kill, 3 digs, 3 set assists

Morgan Netcott – 7 digs, 3 set assists

Paige Parlanti – 2 points, 3 aces, 16 kills, 2 solo blocks, 3 digs

Isadora Dias – 3 points, 3 kills

Allison Czyzewski – 4 points, 2 kills, 1 solo block, 2 block assists, 1 dig

Maecy Johnson – 5 digs, 12 set assists

Kennedy Sowell – 4 points, 3 kills, 1 solo block

Laura Tavares – 9.5 points, 8 kills, 1 solo block, 1 block assist

Libby Mehringer – 5 set assists

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Subject with a Gun/Arrest 600 blk Lincoln Ave

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 On August 24th, around 6:08 p.m., Evansville Police Officers were dispatched to Lincoln School in reference to a subject with a gun. The suspect was described as a black male wearing a ski mask, all black clothing, and white socks over his pants. The suspect had a handgun in his waistband, but never pulled it out or pointed it. The suspect was inside the school during a school sporting event. 

School staff members at the school approached the suspect and he left the school before officers arrived on scene. Within 4 minutes of the 911 call, officers located the suspect walking around the intersection of Garvin St. and Lincoln Ave. The suspect was identified as 34-year-old Lashad Stuckey. Stuckey matched the description from the 911 call and he had a 9 mm handgun on his person. Officers determined that he was the suspect who had been inside of the school. 

Officers discovered that Stuckey is a convicted felon and is not allowed to be in possession of a handgun. Stuckey was arrested for Possession of Firearm on School Property and Possession of a Handgun by a Convicted Felon. Stuckey was booked into the Vanderburgh County Confinement Center. 

Impaired Driver Arrested after Driving 81 mph in School Zone

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Posey County – Friday morning, August 25, at approximately 8:00 a.m., Trooper Fulton was patrolling the school zone on SR 62 at Marr’s Elementary School when he stopped the driver of a 2017 Dodge Journey for driving 81 mph in the posted 45 mph school zone and for nearly colliding into the rear of another vehicle. The driver was identified as Jerome Abernathy, 34, of Crete, IL.  During the traffic stop, Abernathy displayed signs of impairment and failed field sobriety tests. Further investigation revealed Abernathy had a BAC of .16%. He was arrested and taken to the Posey County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.

Arrested and Charges:

  • Jerome Abernathy, 34, Crete, IL
  1. Operating a Vehicle while Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction, Level 6 Felony
  2. Reckless Driving, Class C Misdemeanor

Arresting Officer: Trooper Fulton, Indiana State Police

Assisting Agency: Posey County Sheriff’s Office

UE men’s soccer ties Bellarmine in opening contest

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Nacho Diaz Barragan scores the Purple Aces first goal of 2023

EVANSVILLE, Ind. — University of Evansville men’s soccer opened the 2023 season in front of its fans with a 1-1 draw against the Bellarmine Knights.

The Purple Aces outmatched the Knights in shots and possession through 90 minutes on Thursday evening, coming back from a one-goal deficit thanks to a goal from forward Nacho Diaz Barragan. Defenders Tobias Bak and Nacho Diaz-Caneja chipped in with Evansville’s first assists of the young season in the 56th minute. Midfielder Jose Vivas had multiple on-target opportunities for UE, leading the team with five shots and three on goal. 

“After preseason we felt pretty prepared coming into this match,” said Interm Head Coach Robbe Tarver. “Bellarmine is a familiar opponent but also one that is going to give you a tough game. [Their] well coached, committed, always going for 50/50’s and they’re relentless. I thought we matched Bellarmine’s intensity, which needs to be a calling card for us if we’re going to be successful this year,”. 

It was a slow burn to begin the game as the teams found their footing in the new season. The Knights opened up the shooting in the sixth minute but would only record two shots in the first 45 minutes compared to the Aces seven. Evansville tested Bellarmine goalkeeper Matthew Brozovich, forcing two saves including a late corner kick attempt by midfielder Carlos Barcia. Barcia’s shot from the left corner forced a jumping save almost finding its way into the far upper corner of the net. 

But it would be the Knights who struck first as they scored in the 51st minute on a goal by CalleSjoberg. Their lead wouldn’t last long as the Aces quickly found the tying goal in the 56th minute. Bak made a cross to the right side of the field where Diaz-Caneja connected with his head, putting the ball just inside the box. Diaz Barragan finished the job with a leaping scissor kick, connecting with his right foot to beat Brozovich. With momentum on their side, the Aces peppered Bellarmine’s end through the rest of the second half, racking up six shots that included three for Vivas in the final two minutes of play. 

 UE gets to remain home for the weekend, with its next match at McCutchan Stadium on Sunday afternoon. The Aces will take on Cal State Fullerton on Aug. 27 with kick-off at 1 p.m.

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FIRST WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2023 REPORTED IN JOHNSON COUNTY RESIDENT

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INDIANAPOLIS — State health officials are urging Indiana residents to protect themselves from mosquito bites following the identification of the first West Nile virus disease case of 2023 in a Johnson County resident, as well as multiple detections of West Nile virus in mosquitoes across the state. No additional information about the patient will be released due to privacy laws.

To date, 225 mosquito samples taken from 60 counties have tested positive for West Nile virus.

“The risk of mosquito-borne disease remains through the first hard freeze, so it is important that Hoosiers take precautions against mosquito bites until then,” said State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver, M.D., FACEP. “Mosquito season is far from over, and simple prevention steps can help Hoosiers enjoy the outdoors without putting themselves at unnecessary risk.”

Mosquitoes can transmit viruses such as West Nile virus, Eastern equine encephalitis (triple-E) virus, and La Crosse virus. State health officials recommend the following measures to prevent mosquito-borne diseases:

  • Apply an EPA-registered insect repellent containing DEET, picaridin, IR3535, oil of lemon eucalyptus, para-menthane-diol, or 2-undecanone to clothes and exposed skin;
  • Avoid being outdoors when mosquitoes are active (especially early morning, late afternoon, and the hours between dusk and dawn);
  • Cover exposed skin by wearing a hat, long sleeves and long pants in places where mosquitoes are especially active, such as wooded areas;
  • Install or repair screens on windows and doors to keep mosquitoes out of the home.

Even a container as small as a bottle cap can become a mosquito breeding site, so Hoosiers should take the following steps to eliminate them:

  • Discard old tires, tin cans, ceramic pots or other containers that can hold water;
  • Repair failed septic systems;
  • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers left outdoors;
  • Keep grass cut short and shrubbery trimmed;
  • Clean clogged roof gutters, particularly if leaves tend to plug up the drains;
  • Frequently replace the water in pet bowls;
  • Flush ornamental fountains and birdbaths periodically; and,
  • Aerate ornamental pools, or stock them with predatory fish.

West Nile virus can cause West Nile fever, which can include fever, headache, body aches, swollen lymph glands or a rash. Some people will develop a more severe form of the disease affecting the nervous system, including inflammation in the brain and spinal cord, muscle paralysis, or even death. People older than 60 years are at higher risk of severe West Nile virus disease. People who think they may have West Nile virus disease should see their healthcare providers.

MAYOR WINNECKE AND EWSU HONORED AT 2023 AIM IDEAS SUMMIT

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August 24, 2023 — The Winnecke Administration received two major awards for the City of Evansville at the 2023 Accelerated Indiana Municipalities (Aim) Ideas Summit this week.

Mayor Lloyd Winnecke was honored with the Russell G. Lloyd Distinguished Service Award, named in memory of former Evansville Mayor Russell G. Lloyd, Sr.

Nominees for this award are assessed on various criteria, including dedication to public service, leadership qualities, personal initiative, and contributions to Aim.

Upon receiving the award, Mayor Winnecke said, “First, I’d like to thank my wife, Carol. Without her unwavering support and guidance, I wouldn’t be where I am today. She has always been my rock. This award isn’t just a recognition of my tenure as the mayor of Evansville; it symbolizes the hard work of our remarkable leadership team, staff, and community partners who consistently strive to elevate our city as a leading destination to live, work, and play. Our journey in local government goes beyond providing city government services. It’s a commitment to envision a brighter future for all.”

EWSU Wins Community Placemaking Award

Adding to the city’s accolades, the Evansville Water and Sewer Utility (EWSU) proudly announced its win of the 2023 Aim Community Placemaking Award for the transformative Sunrise Pump Station and Cascade project.

The Sunrise Pump Station and Cascade is an initiative designed to address the Clean Drinking Water Act’s mandate, redirecting up to 40 million gallons of treated effluent daily from the East Wastewater Treatment Plant to the Ohio River. Launched in 2011 and completed in 2023, the 11-acre project not only addresses environmental and health concerns but also enhances the city’s downtown area, incorporating a cascade system over the levee and offering recreational spaces.

The project is an example of Evansville’s commitment to innovation, community engagement, and sustainable development.

“The Sunrise Pump Station and Cascade demonstrate how environmental solutions can coexist with community spaces, transforming utility sites into sought-after downtown destinations,” said Evansville Water and Sewer Utility Executive Director Lane Young. “It’s an example of what we can achieve when we come together as a community.”

Throughout the Winnecke Administration, the City of Evansville has garnered multiple Aim awards for innovative projects, including the North Main Streetscape, the Climate Action Plan, and the Reopen Evansville Task Force initiative.

 VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AWARD LITTLE LAMBS OF EVANSVILLE WITH ARPA FUNDS 

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 VANDERBURGH COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AWARD LITTLE LAMBS OF EVANSVILLE WITH ARPA FUNDS 

AUGUST 26. 2023

With the support of the Vanderburgh County Council, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners were proud to award Little Lambs of Evansville with $9,000 in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funds. 

To respond to the public health emergency impact with respect to COVID-19 and its negative economic impacts, Vanderburgh County appropriated funds to non-profit organizations whose missions focus on arts, culture, and educational initiatives benefiting the County’s residents. 

Encouraging healthy parenting acts that will increase the physical and mental development, health, and safety of infants, Little Lambs believes that a critical ingredient in our community’s ability to thrive and grow is a culture in which every infant is guaranteed the opportunity to grow up in a safe and healthy environment. Since 1995, Little Lambs has helped safeguard the health and well-being of infants and small children by creating alliances with professional organizations that provide prenatal and pediatrics care, behavioral services, nutrition, drug and alcohol education and rehabilitation, and more. When parents obtain services from partnering organizations, they are rewarded for positive acts on behalf of their children with vouchers that can be traded for baby and child items offered through Little Lambs’ store. Little Lambs is also a Child Passenger Safety Inspection Station and offers a Safe Slee 

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