Rick Semmler became the sports director at WTHI in August 2009

Title: Sports Director

Rick.Semmler@wthitv.com

Rick Semmler became the sports director at WTHI in August 2009. Rick feels truly blessed to have covered sports in the Wabash Valley. He has seen some incredible games and great athletes while in the Valley.

Some of those great moments include Washington winning the 2005 Class 3A state basketball championship on a half-court shot from Luke Zeller, Wayne Newton Post 346 advancing to the American Legion World Series, Shakamak winning the 2008 Class A state baseball championship, and the latest with Josh Phegley, Brady Shoemaker, and Nick Ciolli all getting drafter by the Chicago White Sox.

Rick came to the Wabash Valley in July 2003, where he spent six years at WTWO as a sports anchor and reporter. Before that, he spent one year in Hazard, Kentucky as a sports reporter and photographer.

Rick is a graduate of Ball State University with a telecommunications degree. He is married to his high school sweetheart, Robin. They reside in Terre Haute with their daughter, Savannah.

Rick's Rallies

Top plays from the Wabash Valley

Tecumseh beats Loogootee softball

Lady Lions fall at home

Sackett among state leaders in strikeouts this year

Northview senior having big season for Lady Knights

Linton baseball wins SWIAC Title

Miners beat North Daviess

Northview boys win WIC Track & Field Title

Knights win first WIC sice 2002

West Vigo beats Clay City

Vikings win fifth straight

Wyatt Bowden defying the odds on the track

Youngster racing deaf

ISU baseball thriving this season

Sycamores 24-12

West Vigo baseball comfortable with spotlight on them

Vikings ranked 6th in 3A

South Vermillion softball stretches winning streak to 10 straight

Lady Wildcats took two from Parke Heritage

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