Zach Groth

Fort Wayne

Sports Director at WPTA-TV (Fort Wayne, IN)

Sports Director at @ABC21WPTA. Formerly WJZY and NCTV17. University of Illinois. 2x Regional Murrow winner. 1x Emmy winner. Hannah's husband. Robin’s dad.

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Carroll's Danley hits home run, tosses perfect game in regional win over Homestead

3 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Taylor Danley delivered an unforgettable performance on Tuesday night, leading Carroll softball to a regional championship. The Charger pitcher tossed a five inning perfect game, and hit a three-run homer, in Carroll’s 10-0 win over Homestead.
Bishop Dwenger baseball beats Leo 5-1 to claim sectional title

4 days ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

GARRETT, Ind. (WPTA) - Bishop Dwenger’s baseball program captured another sectional title on Monday evening, beating Leo 5-1 at the Garrett site.
New Haven wins boys track and field regional title

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - New Haven earned a boys track and field regional title on Thursday night at Carroll. Bryan Garcia picked up a win for the Bulldogs in the 1600, posting a time of 4:21.36. Garcia would later win the 3200m run in 9:28.94. Leo’s Taran Davis had a big night in the pole vault, clearing 14′9″ to win the event. Overall, the Bulldogs finished with a team score of 74. Yorktown ended up second with 47 points, one point ahead of third-place Carroll. To see the full results, click here.
Carroll softball wins sectional title with 10-0 win over Snider

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Carroll’s softball team won a sectional title at home on Wednesday night, with a five inning 10-0 win over Snider.
Fort Wayne FC picks up 2-0 win over Kings Hammer FC Columbus

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Fort Wayne FC earned a win in its first home league match of the season, defeating Kings Hammer FC Columbus 2-0. After a 0-0 first half, Fort Wayne got goals from Caio Oliveira and Matthew Catavolo in the early stages of the second half at Bishop D’Arcy Stadium. Fort Wayne improves to 2-0-1 in USL2 play. The club will host Kings Hammer FC Cincinnati on Saturday night at 7pm.
Carroll defeats Concordia to claim girls tennis regional title

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Carroll’s girls tennis program took home another trophy on Wednesday evening, defeating Concordia 5-0 in the regional championship. The Chargers top doubles team of Chloe Ceresa and Riley Glassley posted a 6-2, 6-0 win over Concordia’s Leah Mallory and Elizabeth Beverly. Jana Beier earned a hard-fought 6-4, 6-4 win over Lauren Harris in the top singles showdown. The Chargers advance to play against Penn in the Homestead semi-state on Saturday at 11am.
Ace pitcher Michon guides Trine softball back to NCAA Finals

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

ANGOLA, Ind. (WPTA) - A few years ago, Alexis Michon made the life-altering decision to transfer to Trine, and continue her college softball career with the Thunder. Michon had a terrific season for Trine back in 2023, ending it with a complete game shutout in a national championship clinching victory over Salisbury. Since then, Michon has continued to improve each year at Trine, raising her game to an entirely new level in 2025.
Carroll girls run away with regional track title

1 week ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Carroll’s girls track team won another title on Tuesday night, earning the regional crown at its host regional. The Chargers ran away from the field, with a team score of 110.5Northrop finished second in the field with 62 team points, with Concordia placing third with 60.5.Carroll sprinter Nadia Ford had another standout performance. Ford won the 100m and 200m races, and ran the anchor leg for Carroll in a 4x100 victory.
Trine softball beats Wisconsin-Stevens Point 3-1 to complete super regional sweep

2 weeks ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

ANGOLA, Ind. (WPTA) - Trine’s chase for another softball national title will continue. Debbie Hill had a huge day for Trine, driving in the first run of the game with a base hit in the first. Hill then launched a solo homer in the third to make it 2-0. That brought her season total to 19, tying a program record. Hill also started on the mound Friday, going five innings. She picked up her 12th pitching victory of the season, allowing just one run on five hits, with five strikeouts and no walks.
Carroll earns team win at North Side boys track sectional

2 weeks ago | 21alivenews.com | Zach Groth

FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Carroll earned another track sectional title on Thursday night, as the boys team earned the victory at North Side’s meet. The Chargers finished the night with a team score of 119 points. Northrop ended up second with 88 points, while Columbia City placed third with 82.5 points. Sprinter Dajaun Green set the tone for the Chargers early in the evening, winning the 100m dash in 10.79 seconds. To see the full results, click here.