Sam LaVelle has stepped down after two years as coach of the Columbus East boys soccer team.
LaVelle led the Olympians to Hoosier Hills Conference titles in both of his seasons at East. The Olympians went 7-8-1 overall in 2024 and 10-6-1 this fall.
The former Columbus North and Manchester player and North assistant coach has coached with the Columbus Express Soccer Club, serving as Juniors Director.
North-Shelbyville girls rescheduled for Thursday
Columbus North’s home girls basketball game with Shelbyville that was postponed Tuesday has been rescheduled for Thursday.
The junior varsity game will begin at 6 p.m., with the varsity to follow at around 7:30 p.m.
Bloomington schools cancel gymnastics seasons
Columbus North has had to find a couple of new gymnastics opponents after Bloomington North and Bloomington South canceled their seasons because they were unable to find coaches.
The Bull Dogs have added a second meet with Seymour and now will visit the Owls Jan. 26 and host Seymour Feb. 5. They will host Edgewood Jan. 29.
Columbus North also was to host the Conference Indiana meet, but with the two Bloomington schools having been the only other two in the conference with gymnastics teams, there will be no conference meet this year.
The Bull Dogs will open the season Jan. 7 at home against Franklin Central, then will visit Columbus East Jan. 12 in what will be the season opener for the Olympians.
