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2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women’s Basketball Season Preview

2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women's Basketball Season Preview The Holy Cross College women's basketball team is ready to tip off an exciting new season as the Saints look to build on a strong 2025-26 campaign and make another run in the CCAC.   Last season, the Saints finished with a 15-13 regular-season record, including an 11-9 record in conference play. Holy Cross advanced to the CCAC Quarterfinals, where the Saints came just a few points short of advancing to the next round. With a mix of experienced returners, 4 newcomers and a strong senior class, the Saints are looking to take on the upcoming season. Welcome to the Saints   Holy Cross welcomes 4...

IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26

IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26 Alexandria 42 Blackford 0 Andrean 36 Hanover Central 6 Batesville 35 Franklin County 20 Bedford North Lawrence 48 Scottsburg 0 Ben Davis 45 Lawrence Central 0 Benton Central 48 Tri-County 8 Bloomington North 53 Franklin 7 Bloomington South 52 Brebeuf Jesuit 7 Bluffton 36 Adams Central 28 Boone Grove 54 Lake Station 32 Bremen 37 Knox 28 Brownsburg 50 Noblesville 14 Brownstown Central 41 Silver Creek 0 Carroll (Flora) 21 Clinton Prairie 6 Carroll (Fort Wayne) 57 Fort Wayne Northrop 18 Cascade 49 Southmont 7 Castle 49 Evansville Central 6 Centerville 41 New Castle 35 Charlestown 10 Salem 7 Cincinnati Bacon (Ohio) 15 Southport...

VU Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win

Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win   The Valpo volleyball team came up with the big points late in all three sets at the ARC Friday evening against Murray State to come away with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-21) sweep of the Racers, earning its third straight home victory and completing a perfect weekend of MVC play.   How It Happened -          Valpo led by as many as four points in the first half of set one before the Racers rallied to take a 15-14 lead at the media timeout. -          The Beacons scored three straight out of the stoppage and never...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka Passes Away

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka Passes Away Unanimous First Team All-American and standout two-way end at Pittsburgh finished sixth in the 1960 Heisman Trophy voting, a rare achievement for a player at his position. Mike Ditka, a 1986 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a dominant two-way player at Pittsburgh from 1958-60, passed away Oct. 9. He was 86.   "Mike Ditka brought an intensity and toughness to the field that few could match," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "At Pittsburgh, he was an extraordinary all-around player who excelled on both sides of the ball, and he went on to become one of the most recognizable figures in...

Marken Named Director of Athletics at Spring Arbor University

Marken Named Director of Athletics at Spring Arbor University SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University has announced Ryan Marken as its Director of Athletics, officially removing the interim title he has held since the summer of 2025. He will also continue serving as head coach of the Cougar baseball program. Marken becomes the sixth Director of Athletics in Spring Arbor University history, continuing a longstanding relationship with the university that began nearly two decades ago as a student-athlete and has since included roles as a coach and athletics administrator. "Athletics at Spring Arbor exists to form men and women in Christ, and Ryan understands that as...

No. 7 Badgers Women’s Volleyball Sweeps No. 24 Illinois

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The No. 7 Wisconsin volleyball team (11-4, 5-0) defeated the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (11-5, 3-2) in straight sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-22) at Huff Hall on Thursday night.  Freshman Audrey Flanagan led the way with 12 kills on a .417 hitting percentage, adding four digs and two blocks. Jaela Auguste and Eva Travis added nine kills apiece as Decelise Champion chipped in seven.  The Badgers jumped out to an early lead, grabbing a 15-8 edge into the media timeout. Wisconsin posted a strong .524 (11 - 0 - 21) hitting percentage in that window, with Flanagan tallying four kills. UW stayed hot towards the end of the frame, holding off a late...

Jim Ray Smith, a 1987 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Baylor, passed away Oct. 3. He was 94.

Jim Ray Smith, a 1987 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Baylor, passed away Oct. 3. He was 94.   "Jim Ray Smith represented the very best of college football, excelling as one of the nation's premier linemen at Baylor before enjoying an outstanding NFL career," said NFF President & CEO Steve Hatchell. "But Jim's legacy extended well beyond his playing days. His decades of leadership and service to the Cotton Bowl and his continued dedication to Baylor reflected his deep love for the game and the people who make it special. We are grateful for his many contributions to college football, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."...

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2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women’s Basketball Season Preview

by | Oct 10, 2026 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College | 0 Comments

2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women's Basketball Season Preview The Holy Cross College women's basketball team is ready to tip off an exciting new season as the Saints...

IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26

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IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26 Alexandria 42 Blackford 0 Andrean 36 Hanover Central 6 Batesville 35 Franklin County 20 Bedford North Lawrence 48...

VU Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win

by | Oct 10, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win   The Valpo volleyball team came up with the big points late in all three sets at the ARC Friday evening...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka Passes Away

by | Oct 9, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Mike Ditka Passes Away Unanimous First Team All-American and standout two-way end at Pittsburgh finished sixth in the 1960 Heisman...

Marken Named Director of Athletics at Spring Arbor University

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Marken Named Director of Athletics at Spring Arbor University SPRING ARBOR, Mich. – Spring Arbor University has announced Ryan Marken as its Director of Athletics,...

No. 7 Badgers Women’s Volleyball Sweeps No. 24 Illinois

by | Oct 9, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — The No. 7 Wisconsin volleyball team (11-4, 5-0) defeated the No. 24 Illinois Fighting Illini (11-5, 3-2) in straight sets (25-18, 25-19, 25-22) at...

Jim Ray Smith, a 1987 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Baylor, passed away Oct. 3. He was 94.

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Jim Ray Smith, a 1987 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee from Baylor, passed away Oct. 3. He was 94.   "Jim Ray Smith represented the very best of college...

Grace’s Kessler awarded the Nations of Coaches’ Master Coach Award

by | Oct 9, 2026 | Basketball, Basketball Blogs, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Grace's Kessler awarded the Nations of Coaches' Master Coach Award WINONA LAKE, Ind. - Jim Kessler, retired longtime head coach of Grace's men's basketball team,...

South Adams’ Wes Summersett is double trouble for opponents

by | Oct 9, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

By Paul Condry and Matt Kopsea Wes Summersett has become a nuisance for opposing coaching staffs. Already known for his ability to haul down passes and avoid defenders,...

Valpo U Volleyball Prevails Over Evansville

by | Oct 9, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

Valpo U Volleyball Prevails Over Evansville   The Valpo volleyball team emerged victorious in two of a tight first three sets against Evansville Thursday night at...

This Week in Big Ten Football Week 6

by | Oct 8, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

Big Ten. Big News. • Week 6 features seven conference matchups, highlighted by No. 21 UCLA and No. 13 Oregon meeting at Autzen Stadium for a top-25 showdown at 3:30pm...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Oct. 8-14

by | Oct 8, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

A Big Ten record and nation-leading 10 volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska, #7 Wisconsin, #13 Oregon, #15 Indiana, #16 Purdue,...

Big Ten Honors Former Washington Women’s Soccer Goalie Mia Hamant

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Big Ten Honors Former Washington Women’s Soccer Goalie Mia Hamant Conference renames Goalkeeper of the Year Award after late Husky standout ROSEMONT, Ill. – The Big Ten...

USA Hockey Hosts Over 8,500 Children During Try Hockey For Free Day on October 3

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USA Hockey Hosts Over 8,500 Children During Try Hockey For Free Day on October 3 Over 270 rinks across U.S. hosted Try Hockey For Free events, presented by Discover...

FORT WAYNE SNIDER’S REGGIE THARP NAMED GIRLS ‘FLAG COLTS COACH OF THE WEEK’ FOR WEEK 7

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FORT WAYNE SNIDER’S REGGIE THARP NAMED GIRLS ‘FLAG COLTS COACH OF THE WEEK’ FOR WEEK 7 Indianapolis – Reggie Tharp of Fort Wayne Snider High School has been named the...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – WEEK EIGHT

An average output took place as I went 12-4 (75 percent) last week. Heading into the homestretch of the regular season, my overall record is 112-24, which keeps me at 82 percent. NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE Marian (3-4, 2-3 NIC) at Elkhart (4-3, 3-2 NIC): The Lions roared past Marian, 59-14, last year. Joe Florkowski registered 12 tackles and a fumble recovery in the Knights’ 24-14 win over New Prairie. Jay’shawn James came up with two receptions for 39 yards in Elkhart’s 44-0 loss at Penn. Matt’s pick: Elkhart 31, Marian 10. Penn (7-0, 5-0 NIC) at New Prairie (1-6, 1-4 NIC): The No. 6...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – WEEK EIGHT

BLUFFTON (7-0) AT ADAMS CENTRAL (5-2) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Minnich Field. COACHES: Brent Kunkel, 71-36 in 10th season at Bluffton. Michael Mosser, 173-53 in 18th season at Adams Central. LAST CONTEST: Bluffton beat Heritage, 16-0. Adams Central beat Southern Wells, 35-7. PREVIOUS MEETING: Adams Central beat Bluffton, 35-14, on October 31, 2025 in Class 2A sectional semifinal. UP NEXT: Bluffton host Fort Wayne Blackhawk (3-4). Adams Central travels to Woodlan (3-4). TOP PERFORMERS: Axton Beste ran 14 times for 95 yards with a touchdown and completed all four of his passes for 78 yards for the...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – WEEK SEVEN

FABULOUS FIVE Penn (7-0): Luke Cadotte booted a 40-yard field goal and five extra-points in the No. 6 (Class 6A) Kingsmen’s 44-0 win over Elkhart. Saint Joseph (7-0): Brody Buczolich returned an interception 95 yards for a score in the No. 5 (Class 4A) Huskies’ 28-6 win over Riley. Warsaw (7-0): Clayton Dias raced 17 yards for a touchdown in the No. 3 (Class 5A) Tigers’ 49-0 win over Plymouth. Northridge (7-0): Colt Granberg registered 19 tackles in the No. 8 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 38-35 win at Mishawaka. Tippecanoe Valley (6-1): Zander Ioannou accounted for a two-yard touchdown run in the...

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2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women’s Basketball Season Preview

2026-27 HOLY CROSS COLLEGE Women's Basketball Season Preview The Holy Cross College women's basketball team is ready to tip off an exciting new season as the Saints look to build on a strong 2025-26 campaign and make another run in the CCAC.   Last season, the Saints finished with a 15-13 regular-season record, including an 11-9 record in conference play. Holy Cross advanced to the CCAC Quarterfinals, where the Saints came just a few points short of advancing to the next round. With a mix of experienced returners, 4 newcomers and a strong senior class, the Saints are looking to take on...

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IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26

IHSAA Football Scores Week No.8 Friday 10.09.26 Alexandria 42 Blackford 0 Andrean 36 Hanover Central 6 Batesville 35 Franklin County 20 Bedford North Lawrence 48 Scottsburg 0 Ben Davis 45 Lawrence Central 0 Benton Central 48 Tri-County 8 Bloomington North 53 Franklin 7 Bloomington South 52 Brebeuf Jesuit 7 Bluffton 36 Adams Central 28 Boone Grove 54 Lake Station 32 Bremen 37 Knox 28 Brownsburg 50 Noblesville 14 Brownstown Central 41 Silver Creek 0 Carroll (Flora) 21 Clinton Prairie 6 Carroll (Fort Wayne) 57 Fort Wayne Northrop 18 Cascade 49 Southmont 7 Castle 49 Evansville Central 6...

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VU Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win

Volleyball Sweeps Murray State for Third Straight Home Win   The Valpo volleyball team came up with the big points late in all three sets at the ARC Friday evening against Murray State to come away with a 3-0 (25-23, 25-23, 25-21) sweep of the Racers, earning its third straight home victory and completing a perfect weekend of MVC play.   How It Happened -          Valpo led by as many as four points in the first half of set one before the Racers rallied to take a 15-14 lead at the media timeout....

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Matt’s Matchups

With Matt Kopsea

MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – WEEK EIGHT

An average output took place as I went 12-4 (75 percent) last week. Heading into the homestretch of the regular season, my overall record is 112-24, which keeps me at 82 percent. NORTHERN INDIANA CONFERENCE Marian (3-4, 2-3 NIC) at Elkhart (4-3, 3-2 NIC): The Lions roared past Marian, 59-14, last year. Joe Florkowski registered 12 tackles and a fumble recovery in the Knights’ 24-14 win over New Prairie. Jay’shawn James came up with two receptions for 39 yards in Elkhart’s 44-0 loss at Penn. Matt’s pick: Elkhart 31, Marian 10. Penn (7-0, 5-0 NIC) at New Prairie (1-6, 1-4 NIC): The No. 6...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – WEEK EIGHT

BLUFFTON (7-0) AT ADAMS CENTRAL (5-2) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Minnich Field. COACHES: Brent Kunkel, 71-36 in 10th season at Bluffton. Michael Mosser, 173-53 in 18th season at Adams Central. LAST CONTEST: Bluffton beat Heritage, 16-0. Adams Central beat Southern Wells, 35-7. PREVIOUS MEETING: Adams Central beat Bluffton, 35-14, on October 31, 2025 in Class 2A sectional semifinal. UP NEXT: Bluffton host Fort Wayne Blackhawk (3-4). Adams Central travels to Woodlan (3-4). TOP PERFORMERS: Axton Beste ran 14 times for 95 yards with a touchdown and completed all four of his passes for 78 yards for the...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – WEEK SEVEN

FABULOUS FIVE Penn (7-0): Luke Cadotte booted a 40-yard field goal and five extra-points in the No. 6 (Class 6A) Kingsmen’s 44-0 win over Elkhart. Saint Joseph (7-0): Brody Buczolich returned an interception 95 yards for a score in the No. 5 (Class 4A) Huskies’ 28-6 win over Riley. Warsaw (7-0): Clayton Dias raced 17 yards for a touchdown in the No. 3 (Class 5A) Tigers’ 49-0 win over Plymouth. Northridge (7-0): Colt Granberg registered 19 tackles in the No. 8 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 38-35 win at Mishawaka. Tippecanoe Valley (6-1): Zander Ioannou accounted for a two-yard touchdown run in the...

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