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Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | April 6-12

Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | April 6-12   JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league’s top individual performances from April 6 through 12. Sports Information Directors from the league institutions nominate student-athletes for the awards and vote on each week’s winners. Baseball Player of the Week Tanner Reinartz, Huntington Reinartz had another big week in the heart of the No. 25 Huntington lineup, posting a .455 batting average with three home runs, four doubles and one triple among his 10 hits. The freshman drove in 11 runs and scored eight of his own to help HU to a 6-0...

Bethel Claims First WHAC Men’s Volleyball Regular Season Title

Bethel Claims First WHAC Men's Volleyball Regular Season Title The 2026 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Men's Volleyball Regular Season Championship was claimed by Bethel University, their first in program history. The Pilots concluded WHAC play with a stellar 17-1 record to earn the title and claim the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament. The Pilots concluded the regular season with a 19-5 overall mark and are ranked 10th in the NAIA.  Indiana Tech and Lourdes finished tied for second with identical 15-3 marks in WHAC action. Indiana Tech holds the tiebreaker over the Gray Wolves to earn the first round bye and the No. 2 seed in the WHAC...

Marian Baseball Sweeps Past Bethel

INDIANAPOLIS - For the fifth time this season, the Marian baseball team has locked down a Crossroads League series victory, as the Knights swept their Saturday doubleheader with Bethel University, winning 6-1 and 12-2 in their home victories. Marian won the series against Bethel 3-1 to improve to 22-6 overall against the Crossroads League, while moving to 29-11 overall on the season. Game One | Marian 6-1 Bethel Pitching was at its best early on Saturday afternoon, as Seth Hogg began the game with a hitless first inning, while his counterpart from Bethel, Lucas Nowacki, forced a pair of flyouts against the Knights in the home half in a seven-pitch frame....

No.8 Bethel Men’s Volleyball drops season finale to RV Indiana Tech

SATURDAY vs. INDIANA TECH (0-3 L) The Pilots' matchup with the Warriors marked their first league loss of the year after a historic 16-0 perfect Wolverine-Hooiser Athletic Conference run.  Bethel was led offensively by Thomas Dunkley, who recorded a match-high 15 kills while hitting .303. Ling Pak Him added six kills, while Santana Roybal-Benson and Jibbe Boeren contributed four and two kills, respectively. The Pilots showed fight in the second set, pushing back on the Warriors' lead (22-23), before Indiana Tech prevailed 2-0.  Bethel struggled to find their rhythm at the net, finishing with a .131 hitting percentage compared...

Valpo U Softball Drops Final Two Games of Belmont Series

Valpo U Softball Drops Final Two Games of Belmont Series   The Valpo softball team dropped its final two games against MVC-leading Belmont Saturday afternoon at the Valpo Softball Complex, falling by final scores of 5-2 and 6-0.   How It Happened – Game One -          Belmont opened the scoring in the top of the first with a two-out RBI single. -          After going until the fifth inning before picking up their first base hit against Bruins ace Maya Johnson one day earlier, the Beacons put together a first-inning threat, as Kim Rodas (San Bernardino, Calif./Cajon) and...

IUSB’s Dowler Tosses One-Hit Gem at Four Winds Field

Dowler Tosses One-Hit Gem at Four Winds Field   SOUTH BEND – IU South Bend celebrated its 11 seniors Saturday afternoon at Four Winds Field, splitting a CCAC doubleheader with Trinity Christian College. The Titans rode a dominant pitching performance from Noah Dowler in a game one win, before falling 6-5 in a tightly contested nightcap.   Prior to Saturday’s games, the teams split Friday’s doubleheader at Trinity Christian, as the Trolls took the series opener 9-3 before IU South Bend responded with a 9-7 win later in the day.   Saturday’s Senior Day honored Lucas Brown, Nick Turner, Josiah Nelson, David Aberouette, Riley Thomas, Connor Roark, Clint...

Denver’s late comeback earns Pioneers 11th NCAA Men’s Hockey National Championship

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Chyzowski tipped in a shot from the point with 5:52 left to back up another sensational performance from goalie Johnny Hicks and rally Denver to a 2-1 victory over Wisconsin on Saturday for the Pioneers' third national championship in five years. The victory also extended the Pioneers' record to 11 national titles overall and denied the Badgers their seventh overall and first since 2006. But the National Collegiate Hockey Conference remains the sport's premier league by claiming eight of the past 10 national champions. "I'm so happy that we could get it done with this group," said Hicks, fighting back tears. "We've gone through...

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Bethel Claims First WHAC Men’s Volleyball Regular Season Title

by | Apr 13, 2026 | Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines, Men's Volleyball, NAIA | 0 Comments

Bethel Claims First WHAC Men's Volleyball Regular Season Title The 2026 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Men's Volleyball Regular Season Championship was...

Marian Baseball Sweeps Past Bethel

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Baseball, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

INDIANAPOLIS - For the fifth time this season, the Marian baseball team has locked down a Crossroads League series victory, as the Knights swept their Saturday...

No.8 Bethel Men’s Volleyball drops season finale to RV Indiana Tech

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines, Men's Volleyball, NAIA | 0 Comments

SATURDAY vs. INDIANA TECH (0-3 L) The Pilots' matchup with the Warriors marked their first league loss of the year after a historic 16-0 perfect Wolverine-Hooiser...

Valpo U Softball Drops Final Two Games of Belmont Series

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

Valpo U Softball Drops Final Two Games of Belmont Series   The Valpo softball team dropped its final two games against MVC-leading Belmont Saturday afternoon at...

IUSB’s Dowler Tosses One-Hit Gem at Four Winds Field

by | Apr 12, 2026 | Baseball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

Dowler Tosses One-Hit Gem at Four Winds Field   SOUTH BEND – IU South Bend celebrated its 11 seniors Saturday afternoon at Four Winds Field, splitting a CCAC...

Denver’s late comeback earns Pioneers 11th NCAA Men’s Hockey National Championship

by | Apr 12, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Kyle Chyzowski tipped in a shot from the point with 5:52 left to back up another sensational performance from goalie Johnny...

Bethel Men’s Volleyball sweeps past Defiance on senior night

by | Apr 11, 2026 | Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines, Men's Volleyball, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. - Facing the No. 8 team in the NAIA Top 25, the Defiance Yellow Jackets were downed in straight sets (25-14, 25-15, 25-14) by the Bethel Pilots at...

Marian- Bethel Baseball Split Doubleheader

by | Apr 11, 2026 | Baseball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

INDIANAPOLIS - The Marian baseball team played to a Friday split in their return to MU Ballpark, as the Knights suffered a 9-7 loss in game one of the twin bill...

Bellmont Softball Pulls Away from Valpo Late in Series Opener

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

Bruins Pull Away from Beacons Late in Series Opener   Facing a league-leading Belmont team which is receiving votes in national top-25 polls and its All-American...

IUSB falls at Calumet College of St. Joseph

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

Road Game Gets Away   WHITING, Ind. — IU South Bend put traffic on the bases all afternoon Friday at Calumet College of St. Joseph but the hosting Crimson Wave...

University of Denver outlasts Michigan in overtime to advance in Frozen Four

by | Apr 10, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Senior captain Kent Anderson scored from the slot at 12:3 of the second overtime to back up goaltender Johnny...

Mark Hidalgo named 7th Head Football Coach at West Side High School

by | Apr 10, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

Mark Hidalgo named 7th Head Football Coach at West Side High School The Gary Community School Corporation is proud to announce Mark Hidalgo as the new Head...

Badgers soar past Fighting Hawks into NCAA final

by | Apr 10, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

Badgers soar past Fighting Hawks into NCAA final UW defeats North Dakota, 2-1, in NCAA Frozen Four semifinal   LAS VEGAS – The Wisconsin men's hockey team took...

Ertel voted IndyStar Indiana Mr. Basketball for 2026

by | Apr 9, 2026 | Basketball, Headlines | 0 Comments

Ertel voted IndyStar Indiana Mr. Basketball for 2026 Marauders' standout is second All-Star in family, 12th All-Star from Mt. Vernon (Fortville)      ...

FWW Super 11 winners for 2025 announced

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

DALLAS (FWAA) – One first-time winner and 10 previous ones comprise the 17th Super 11 Awards, presented annually by the Football Writers Association of...

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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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Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | April 6-12

Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | April 6-12   JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league’s top individual performances from April 6 through 12. Sports Information Directors from the league institutions nominate student-athletes for the awards and vote on each week’s winners. Baseball Player of the Week Tanner Reinartz, Huntington Reinartz had another big week in the heart of the No. 25 Huntington lineup, posting a .455 batting average with three home runs, four doubles and one triple among his 10 hits....

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Bethel Claims First WHAC Men’s Volleyball Regular Season Title

Bethel Claims First WHAC Men's Volleyball Regular Season Title The 2026 Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) Men's Volleyball Regular Season Championship was claimed by Bethel University, their first in program history. The Pilots concluded WHAC play with a stellar 17-1 record to earn the title and claim the top seed in the upcoming conference tournament. The Pilots concluded the regular season with a 19-5 overall mark and are ranked 10th in the NAIA.  Indiana Tech and Lourdes finished tied for second with identical 15-3 marks in WHAC action. Indiana Tech holds the tiebreaker...

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Marian Baseball Sweeps Past Bethel

INDIANAPOLIS - For the fifth time this season, the Marian baseball team has locked down a Crossroads League series victory, as the Knights swept their Saturday doubleheader with Bethel University, winning 6-1 and 12-2 in their home victories. Marian won the series against Bethel 3-1 to improve to 22-6 overall against the Crossroads League, while moving to 29-11 overall on the season. Game One | Marian 6-1 Bethel Pitching was at its best early on Saturday afternoon, as Seth Hogg began the game with a hitless first inning, while his counterpart from Bethel, Lucas Nowacki, forced...

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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...

read more

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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