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2026 NAIA Baseball Opening Round

2026 NAIA Baseball Opening Round Day one highlights Taylor (Ind.) earned their 50th win on the season after today's triumph over Shawnee State (Ohio) Louisiana Christian's starting pitcher Kade Linn struck out 12 batters and threw 135 pitches in 7.1 innings The Talladega (Ala.) Tornadoes stole nine bases in their first game of the day, led by Victor Rivera with three successful steals With the score tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, LSU Shreveport (La.) defeated OKWU after their runner on third base advanced to home after a throwing error to first base Nelson (Texas) capped off action in Bellevue, Neb., for the evening as they upset #1 Bellevue (Neb.) in a...

Cameron Screeton Named Head Coach of Bethel Baseball

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---Bethel University is pleased to announce the hiring of Head Coach Cameron Screeton to lead the Bethel Baseball Program.     "I am thrilled to welcome Coach Screeton to the Bethel family," said Jason Lewkowicz, Director of Athletics. "Throughout the hiring process, he stood out as a tremendous leader and coach who understood our mission to be Christ-centered, culturally driven, and competitively excellent. Coach Screeton's commitment to faith-filled coaching, his track record as a proven recruiter and developer of talent, and background in the Crossroads League will set him up to make an immediate...

Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners

Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners   JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2025-2026 Women’s Golf All-League honors on Wednesday, following Marian’s third team championship in the past four years.   The Knights picked up eight postseason honors from the Crossroads League, with Emma Weiler leading the way with CL Player-of-the-Year honors and Dan Stanjevich being voted the CL Coach of the Year. Indiana Wesleyan’s Addison Meadows claimed the league’s other top honor as the CL Newcomer of the Year.   The All-Crossroads League awards were voted on by the CL’s head women’s golf coaches.   2026 Crossroads League Coach of...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Charles Young Passes Away at 75

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Charles Young Passes Away at 75 A unanimous First Team All-American at Southern Cal, Young helped redefine the tight end position. Charles Young, a 2004 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee who starred as a tight end at Southern California from 1970-72, passed away May 12. He was 75. "Charles Young was the kind of player who changed the way people viewed the tight end position," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "He brought a rare combination of size, athleticism and toughness to the game. Beyond football, Charles dedicated himself to serving others through ministry and mentoring young people, making a lasting impact. We are...

2026 NJCAA DIVISION II MEN’S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE BLACK COURSE AT SWAN LAKE RESORT, PLYMOUTH, IN

2026 NJCAA DIVISION II MEN’S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE BLACK COURSE AT SWAN LAKE RESORT, PLYMOUTH, IN   SUNDAY MAY 17th   Practice Round One begins at 1:00 p.m., shotgun Practice Tee will be open from 10 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Team Registration and Pick up Coaches Packet: Swan Lake Golf Shop Lodging Check In: Swan Lake Resort Hotel Front Desk Lunch and dinner will be available for a charge in the Grill in the Golf Clubhouse or The Chophouse Restaurant at the Resort   MONDAY MAY 18th Practice Round Two begins at 9:00 a.m., shotgun Practice Tee will be open from 7:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Team Registration: Swan Lake Golf Shop Lodging Check In: Swan Lake...

Big Ten champs Nebraska secure No. 1 ranking in NFCA/GoRout DI Top 25 Coaches Poll

Big Ten champs Nebraska secure No. 1 ranking in NFCA/GoRout DI Top 25 Coaches Poll LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Nebraska secured the No. 1 spot in the final NFCA/GoRout Division I Top 25 Coaches Poll of the 2026 regular season. It marked the first time in program history the Huskers are atop the NFCA rankings after completing the Big Ten double. Riding a Division I-best 21-game win streak, Nebraska swept through the Big Ten tournament with wins over Michigan, Indiana and new-No. 5 UCLA in the title game. The Huskers earned the No. 4 overall seed and will host an NCAA Regional for the first time since 2013. Not only is this the first No. 1 ranking, Nebraska is the first Big Ten...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Craig Morton Passes Away at 83

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Craig Morton Passes Away at 83 Former Cal quarterback earned All-America honors and led the nation in passing in 1964. Craig Morton, a 1992 NFF College Football Hall of Fame inductee and a star quarterback at California from 1962-64, passed away May 9. He was 83.   "Craig Morton embodied excellence on the field, leadership under pressure, and a lifelong commitment to the game," said NFF Chairman Archie Manning. "Despite playing on teams that struggled in the win-loss column, Craig's remarkable talent, toughness and competitive spirit made him one of the most respected quarterbacks of his era. We extend our heartfelt...

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Cameron Screeton Named Head Coach of Bethel Baseball

by | May 14, 2026 | Baseball, Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---Bethel University is pleased to announce the hiring of Head Coach Cameron Screeton to lead the Bethel Baseball Program....

Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners

by | May 13, 2026 | College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA, Women's Golf | 0 Comments

Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners   JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2025-2026 Women’s Golf All-League honors on...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Charles Young Passes Away at 75

by | May 13, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Charles Young Passes Away at 75 A unanimous First Team All-American at Southern Cal, Young helped redefine the tight end position....

2026 NJCAA DIVISION II MEN’S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE BLACK COURSE AT SWAN LAKE RESORT, PLYMOUTH, IN

by | May 12, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Men's Golf | 0 Comments

2026 NJCAA DIVISION II MEN’S GOLF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP THE BLACK COURSE AT SWAN LAKE RESORT, PLYMOUTH, IN   SUNDAY MAY 17th   Practice Round One begins at...

Big Ten champs Nebraska secure No. 1 ranking in NFCA/GoRout DI Top 25 Coaches Poll

by | May 12, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Softball | 0 Comments

Big Ten champs Nebraska secure No. 1 ranking in NFCA/GoRout DI Top 25 Coaches Poll LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Nebraska secured the No. 1 spot in the final NFCA/GoRout Division I...

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Craig Morton Passes Away at 83

by | May 12, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

NFF College Football Hall of Famer Craig Morton Passes Away at 83 Former Cal quarterback earned All-America honors and led the nation in passing in 1964. Craig Morton,...

Seven Big Ten Softball Teams Selected to NCAA Tournament

by | May 11, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Softball | 0 Comments

Seven Big Ten Softball Teams Selected to NCAA Tournament Nebraska, UCLA receive top eight seeds, Oregon selected as top 16 seed   ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten has...

The 2026 NAIA Softball National Championship Field Is Set as 48 Teams Begin Play 

by | May 11, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, NAIA, Softball | 0 Comments

The 2026 NAIA Softball National Championship Field Is Set as 48 Teams Begin Play  KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)...

NAIA Baseball National Tournament Qualifiers Begin the Quest to Lewiston

by | May 11, 2026 | Baseball, College Sports, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

NAIA Baseball National Tournament Qualifiers Begin the Quest to Lewiston   KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The trek to Lewiston, Idaho, begins now as 46 teams have qualified...

Holy Cross celebrates the year in sports at annual banquet

by | May 11, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, NAIA | 0 Comments

2026 Holy Cross College Athletic Awards Banquet Thursday, April 30th, we gathered to celebrate a truly special year of Holy Cross College Athletics. While we take time...

Nebraska Wins 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament

by | May 11, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Softball | 0 Comments

Nebraska Wins 2026 Big Ten Softball Tournament Huskers clinch second Big Ten tournament title COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Top-seeded Nebraska defeated No. 3-seed UCLA, 7-2, on...

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Softball Postseason Honors

by | May 8, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Softball | 0 Comments

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Softball Postseason Honors Woolery, Frahm, Jensen and Revelle collect individual honors   ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference...

IUSB’s Rylee Cotton Earns Inaugural Champion of Character Award at IU Regional Campuses Student-Athlete Honors

by | May 8, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, IUSB | 0 Comments

IUSB's Rylee Cotton Earns Inaugural Champion of Character Award at IU Regional Campuses Student-Athlete Honors INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana University’s regional campuses...

NFCA reveals NCAA Division I National Freshman of the Year Top 10

by | May 7, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Softball | 0 Comments

NFCA reveals NCAA Division I National Freshman of the Year Top 10 LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The NFCA announced its top 10 finalists for 2026 NFCA Division I National Freshman...

Big Ten Recognizes 2026 Athletic Medicine Award Recipients

by | May 7, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Big Ten Recognizes 2026 Athletic Medicine Award Recipients   ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten announced the recipients of its premier athletic medicine honors for 2026...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025-26 BASKETBALL – SEASON WRAPUP

CHAMPIONS ROW Barr-Reeve (28-1): Korben Boyd came off the bench to score 11 points and lift the No. 2 Vikings to a 50-36 win over No. 4 Triton for the Class 1A championship. Indianapolis Cathedral (25-5): Julien Smith poured in 21 points for the No. 3 Irish in their 71-61 win over New Haven in the Class 3A finale. Mount Vernon (Fortville) (28-3): Luke Ertel contributed 26 points and 10 rebounds as the No. 4 Marauders rallied for a 52-50 win over No. 2 Crown Point to claim the Class 4A title. Parke Heritage (27-4): Treigh Schelsky canned 17 points in the No. 4 Wolves’ 57-56 win over No. 3...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025-26 HOOPS – STATE FINALS

Although I won’t achieve my goal of reaching the 80 percent mark, I still made improvement after going 20-4 (83 percent) last week. With just four games left, my overall record is now 318-91, which now has me at 78 percent for the season. CLASS 1A Barr-Reeve (27-1) vs. Triton (25-3): Braxton Neidigh canned 13 points in the No. 2 Vikings’ 52-47 win against No. 3 Hauser. Julian Swanson’s 10 points helped the No. 4 Trojans to a 51-45 decision over North Vermillion. Matt’s pick: Barr-Reeve 57, Triton 54. CLASS 2A Parke Heritage (26-4) vs. Westview (27-1): Isaac Pickel drained 16 points and...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025-26 BASKETBALL – SEMISTATE ROUNDUP

INDIANAPOLIS BOUND Barr-Reeve (27-1): Kierson Lengacher canned 29 points to help the No. 2 Vikings claim their first semistate crown since 2021 with a 52-47 win over No. 3 Hauser in the Class 1A Washington finale. Crown Point (25-1): Michael Wilson came off the bench to tally 13 points as the No. 2 Bulldogs clinched their first semistate trophy with a 66-40 decision over No. 6 Northridge in the Class 4A Elkhart title game. Indianapolis Cathedral (24-5): Keaton Aldridge exploded for 29 points to help the No. 3 Irish claim their first semistate since 2022 with a 73-68 upset of top-ranked...

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2026 NAIA Baseball Opening Round

2026 NAIA Baseball Opening Round Day one highlights Taylor (Ind.) earned their 50th win on the season after today's triumph over Shawnee State (Ohio) Louisiana Christian's starting pitcher Kade Linn struck out 12 batters and threw 135 pitches in 7.1 innings The Talladega (Ala.) Tornadoes stole nine bases in their first game of the day, led by Victor Rivera with three successful steals With the score tied 4-4 going into the bottom of the ninth, LSU Shreveport (La.) defeated OKWU after their runner on third base advanced to home after a throwing error to first base Nelson (Texas) capped off...

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Cameron Screeton Named Head Coach of Bethel Baseball

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---Bethel University is pleased to announce the hiring of Head Coach Cameron Screeton to lead the Bethel Baseball Program.     "I am thrilled to welcome Coach Screeton to the Bethel family," said Jason Lewkowicz, Director of Athletics. "Throughout the hiring process, he stood out as a tremendous leader and coach who understood our mission to be Christ-centered, culturally driven, and competitively excellent. Coach Screeton's commitment to faith-filled coaching, his track record as a proven recruiter and developer of...

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Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners

Crossroads League Announces Women’s Golf Award Winners   JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League announced its 2025-2026 Women’s Golf All-League honors on Wednesday, following Marian’s third team championship in the past four years.   The Knights picked up eight postseason honors from the Crossroads League, with Emma Weiler leading the way with CL Player-of-the-Year honors and Dan Stanjevich being voted the CL Coach of the Year. Indiana Wesleyan’s Addison Meadows claimed the league’s other top honor as the CL Newcomer of the Year.   The All-Crossroads League awards were voted...

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Matt’s Matchups

With Matt Kopsea

KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025-26 BASKETBALL – SEASON WRAPUP

CHAMPIONS ROW Barr-Reeve (28-1): Korben Boyd came off the bench to score 11 points and lift the No. 2 Vikings to a 50-36 win over No. 4 Triton for the Class 1A championship. Indianapolis Cathedral (25-5): Julien Smith poured in 21 points for the No. 3 Irish in their 71-61 win over New Haven in the Class 3A finale. Mount Vernon (Fortville) (28-3): Luke Ertel contributed 26 points and 10 rebounds as the No. 4 Marauders rallied for a 52-50 win over No. 2 Crown Point to claim the Class 4A title. Parke Heritage (27-4): Treigh Schelsky canned 17 points in the No. 4 Wolves’ 57-56 win over No. 3...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025-26 HOOPS – STATE FINALS

Although I won’t achieve my goal of reaching the 80 percent mark, I still made improvement after going 20-4 (83 percent) last week. With just four games left, my overall record is now 318-91, which now has me at 78 percent for the season. CLASS 1A Barr-Reeve (27-1) vs. Triton (25-3): Braxton Neidigh canned 13 points in the No. 2 Vikings’ 52-47 win against No. 3 Hauser. Julian Swanson’s 10 points helped the No. 4 Trojans to a 51-45 decision over North Vermillion. Matt’s pick: Barr-Reeve 57, Triton 54. CLASS 2A Parke Heritage (26-4) vs. Westview (27-1): Isaac Pickel drained 16 points and...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025-26 BASKETBALL – SEMISTATE ROUNDUP

INDIANAPOLIS BOUND Barr-Reeve (27-1): Kierson Lengacher canned 29 points to help the No. 2 Vikings claim their first semistate crown since 2021 with a 52-47 win over No. 3 Hauser in the Class 1A Washington finale. Crown Point (25-1): Michael Wilson came off the bench to tally 13 points as the No. 2 Bulldogs clinched their first semistate trophy with a 66-40 decision over No. 6 Northridge in the Class 4A Elkhart title game. Indianapolis Cathedral (24-5): Keaton Aldridge exploded for 29 points to help the No. 3 Irish claim their first semistate since 2022 with a 73-68 upset of top-ranked...

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