Volleyball team prepares for sectionals
Emily Hudson, staff writer
October 21, 2016
The spotlight is on the volleyball team as it’s that time of year for our Delphi Oracles to go to sectional. Senior Bailey Gasser has high hopes for the team. “I believe we have a great chance to win the sectional championship. At practice, we have been working hard and doing what we think is best to w...
Purdue takes a step forward
Daniel Jakes, Sports Writer
October 19, 2016
On Sunday, Oct. 16, Purdue football took a step forward for the program by firing head coach Darrell Hazell. Though he did not have the resources many Power Five programs have, as the coaching staffs pay was near the bottom of any major conference team, that does not change the fact that he was 9-33 in t...
Delphi to play Manchester in sectional opener
October 19, 2016
The Delphi Oracle football team begins the postseason this Friday night, Oct. 21 at 7:30 pm. The game is set to take place in North Manchester as the Oracles look to square off against the Manchester Squires. Delphi, under head coach Josh Strasser, tallied up a 5-4 regular season record with big wins com...
Girls soccer completes record breaking season
Daniel Jakes, Sports Writer
October 12, 2016
Under the guidance of new head coach Meagan Grace and assistant coach Kate Hickner, the 2016 girls’ soccer team experienced unprecedented success. They led the Oracles to a 5-9-1 record, marking the most wins in a single season in Delphi history. After starting the season 0-3, the Lady Oracles won back...
Marlins pitcher found dead
Jacob Clouser, Sports Writer
October 10, 2016
Miami Marlins pitching sensation Jose Fernández was found dead in the early morning hours on Sept. 25. Fernández was killed in a boating accident, where his boat had collided with a jetty off the shores of Miami Beach. Fernández and two others were found dead at approximately 3:00 a.m. Sunday morni...
Boston Red Sox to retire No. 34
Kain Myer, Sports Writer
October 6, 2016
Fenway Park, home of the Boston Red Sox, is home to some of the greatest baseball history of all time. This iconic venue featuring the so-called “Green Monster” in left field has also served as the stomping ground for multiple baseball legends. From the great Babe Ruth, to Cy Young, and finally ...
Top 5 QB “mishaps”
Kain Myer, Sports Writer
September 26, 2016
A professional quarterback in the NFL, a man who is under constant scrutiny his entire career. Throughout the last couple of seasons, we have witnessed the success of many greats to play the game. However, there have also been some of the most embarrassing, social media shattering events that will hau...
Colin Kaepernick protest causes controversy
Jacob Clouser, Sports Writer
September 23, 2016
America is in the midst of racial inequality and police brutality cases without any proper acknowledgment. People have tried to change things, but not the right way. People have tried rioting, over and over with no results. Then out of the blue comes football season, and with it a player wh...
Coach Lang gets first victory
Daniel Jakes, Sports Writer
September 22, 2016
With sports, coaches come and go. It’s a part of the game. The girls’ volleyball team’s new coach, Kristine Lang, is hoping to change the go to stay as she enters her first year of her tenure here at Delphi. Though she is not new to the Delphi area, she is glad to be here. “I am thrilled to be an Oracle! I worke...
Overview of Friday Night
Jacob Clouser, Sports Writer
September 13, 2016
Last week the Delphi Oracles faced off against the Twin Lakes Indians for the third game of the season. Unfortunately, the game ended with an upsetting score of 56-14, making the Oracles’ record 1-2. Delphi had a lot of momentum coming into the game.The Oracles had their spirits soon deflated af...
