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THE 2026 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

RUNNING AWAY (Top running performances) Logan Moser of Bremen carried the ball 32 times for 309 yards with four touchdowns in the Lions’ 49-13 win over Prairie Heights. North Decatur’s Simon Barber erupted for 286 yards with four scores on 28 attempts in the Chargers’ 42-14 win over South Decatur. South Putnam’s Ty Benton ran 24 times for 278 yards with six scores and caught a 53-yard touchdown pass in the Eagles’ 56-33 win over Cascade. Miguel Gutierrez of Fairfield totaled 21 rushes for 272 yards with four touchdowns in the Falcons’ 56-27 win over John Glenn. Bedford North Lawrence’s Malakai Goodman finished with 18 carries for 258 yards with three scores and one...

Indiana WBB Takes Down Marian In Exhibition 

Indiana Takes Down Marian In Exhibition    BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  –  Four Hoosiers scored in double digits as Indiana defeated Marian, 87-39, on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.    KEY MOMENTS Indiana’s offense was sparked in the second quarter, using an 11-0 run fueld by fifth year Kenzie Hare. She made it into double digits in the first half, going 4-7 from the 3-point line, with 12 points, and giving her team a 33-20 lead at the break.  The Hoosiers went 12-19 (63.2%) from the field during the third, putting them up 61-29 against the Marian Knights, the defending NAIA national...

Grace Sweeps Bethel Women’s Volleyball

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Bethel Women's Volleyball fell to #13 Grace 3-0 on Wednesday, dropping the sets 25-13, 25-17 and 25-14. Taylor Delp led the Pilots with eight kills and eight digs. Grace hit .343 as a team and finished with 47 kills to Bethel's 24. QUICK FACTS Location: MOCC | Winona Lake, Ind. Match Results: Grace def. Bethel 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-14) Records: Bethel - 9-21, 3-13 | Grace - 24-6, 12-4 NAIA Top-25: BU - NR | GC - 13 MATCH RECAP SET ONE Grace scored the first five points of the match with Anna Elkin serving, and Bethel never held a lead in the set. Bethel cut it to 11-7 on a Giuliana Batista kill, but...

Grace Women’s Soccer claims Crossroads League title outright

CHAMPIONS! Grace Women’s Soccer claims CL title outright UPLAND, Ind. - The dominant season for Grace’s women’s soccer team reached another peak on Wednesday night. The No. 2 Lancers defeated No. 14 Taylor 3-1, securing themselves as the outright champions of the Crossroads League. It marks Grace’s second regular season title (2018) and first time claiming the title outright. As a result, Grace will enter next week’s CL Tournament as the No. 1 seed. The Lancers will get to host every round if they advance. The quarterfinals are set for Tuesday (7 p.m.) against Mt. Vernon Nazarene. The semifinals will be held next week on Friday, Nov. 6 (7 p.m.), with the tournament...

Dominant defensive effort keeps Jax State perfect in CUSA

Dominant defensive effort keeps Jax State perfect in CUSA   LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Jax State enters the final month of the Conference USA campaign firmly entrenched atop the standings and having secured bowl-eligibility for a fourth straight year. The Gamecocks (6-2, 4-0 CUSA) reeled off their fifth-straight win Wednesday night at Aggie Memorial Stadium as Caden Creel ran for the second-highest total ever by a CUSA quarterback in a dominant 24-0 shutout of host New Mexico State. It marked the first time Jax State blanked an opponent on the road since 2006. Creel became the first quarterback in Jax State history to rush for more than 200 yards, finishing with 211 yards...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Oct. 28 – Nov. 3

A nation-leading nine volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska, #8 Wisconsin, #11 Purdue, #12 Oregon, #13 Penn State, #19 Indiana, #20 Washington, #21 Minnesota and #25 Michigan State. Illinois and UCLA received votes in this week’s poll as Michigan State re-entered the poll at No. 25.  Eleven Big Ten teams are among the top 27 in terms of RPI this week including, #2 Nebraska, #4 Wisconsin, #7 Oregon, #10 Penn State, #14 Washington, #17 UCLA, #18 Purdue, #21 Minnesota, #22 Indiana, #26 Michigan State and #27 Illinois.  The Discover Volleyball Challenge concludes this weekend. Michigan State, Nebraska, Oregon and Penn State...

Big Ten Prepares for Protect College Sports Act Economic Framework

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Approved by the conference’s chancellors and presidents on Oct. 28, the Big Ten is adopting a conference-level rule limiting member institution involvement in third-party NIL agreements in preparation for the anticipated passage of the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA). The conference’s chancellors and presidents continue to remain in unanimous support of the PCSA and look to demonstrate their commitment to it with the new rule. Statement from the Big Ten Council of Chancellors/Presidents Chair Pamela Whitten on behalf of the Big Ten’s presidents and chancellors “While we await the passage of the Protect College Sports Act, which has our full support,...

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Indiana WBB Takes Down Marian In Exhibition 

by | Oct 29, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Indiana Takes Down Marian In Exhibition    BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  –  Four Hoosiers scored in double digits as Indiana defeated Marian, 87-39, on...

Grace Sweeps Bethel Women’s Volleyball

by | Oct 29, 2026 | Bethel University, College Sports, Crossroads League, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Bethel Women's Volleyball fell to #13 Grace 3-0 on Wednesday, dropping the sets 25-13, 25-17 and 25-14. Taylor Delp led the Pilots with...

Grace Women’s Soccer claims Crossroads League title outright

by | Oct 29, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Soccer | 0 Comments

CHAMPIONS! Grace Women’s Soccer claims CL title outright UPLAND, Ind. - The dominant season for Grace’s women’s soccer team reached another peak on Wednesday night. The...

Dominant defensive effort keeps Jax State perfect in CUSA

by | Oct 29, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

Dominant defensive effort keeps Jax State perfect in CUSA   LAS CRUCES, N.M. - Jax State enters the final month of the Conference USA campaign firmly entrenched...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Oct. 28 – Nov. 3

by | Oct 28, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

A nation-leading nine volleyball programs are ranked in this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Poll: #1 Nebraska, #8 Wisconsin, #11 Purdue, #12 Oregon, #13 Penn State, #19 Indiana,...

Big Ten Prepares for Protect College Sports Act Economic Framework

by | Oct 28, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

ROSEMONT, Ill. – Approved by the conference’s chancellors and presidents on Oct. 28, the Big Ten is adopting a conference-level rule limiting member institution...

Late Rally Lifts IU South Bend Past RV Bethel for First Win of the Season

by | Oct 28, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. --- IU South Bend delivered a thrilling finish Tuesday night, using a 9-0 run in the final two minutes to stun crosstown rival Bethel University,...

Holy Cross WBB races past East-West in season opener

by | Oct 28, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND, Ind. — The Holy Cross College women's basketball team opened its home schedule in impressive fashion Tuesday evening, earning a commanding 94-16 victory...

Holy Cross Men’s Basketball Opens Home Schedule with Massive Win Over East-West

by | Oct 28, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College | 0 Comments

The Holy Cross men's basketball team made a statement in its home opener Tuesday night, earning a convincing 95-60 victory over East-West on October 27 at home in Notre...

THE 2026 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER’S SECTIONAL QUARTERFINAL RECAP

by | Oct 28, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NOTES Andrean’s Chris Skinner picked up his 100th career win as a result of the 59ers’ 38-20 win over previously unbeaten...

Rutgers, Northwestern, Maryland, and Washington Score Men’s Soccer Accolades

by | Oct 27, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Men's Soccer, Soccer Blogs | 0 Comments

Rutgers, Northwestern, Maryland, and Washington Score Men’s Soccer Accolades Scarlet Knights’ DiPonzio, Wildcats’ Volmar, Terrapins’ Mack, and Huskies’ Goetting...

Purdue, Iowa and Ohio State Score Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards

by | Oct 27, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Soccer Blogs, Women's Soccer | 0 Comments

Purdue, Iowa and Ohio State Score Women’s Soccer Weekly Awards Boilermakers’ Anderson, Hawkeyes’ Greer and Galt, and Buckeyes’ Northrup capture weekly honors  ...

Hoosiers Face Marian in Free Admission Exhibition On Wednesday 

by | Oct 27, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Hoosiers WBB Face Marian in Free Admission Exhibition On Wednesday    BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana women’s basketball will hold its only public exhibition...

AROUND THE REGION – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

by | Oct 27, 2026 | Football Blogs, Headlines, RRSN News | 0 Comments

BY FRANK KIELPIKOWSKI The post-season got under way last Friday night, and a dozen teams saw their season come to an abrupt end. All six classes are in action this week...

Illinois, Minnesota, Northwestern and Wisconsin Earn Weekly Football Honors

by | Oct 26, 2026 | College Sports, Football Blogs, Headlines | 0 Comments

Illinois, Minnesota, Northwestern and Wisconsin Earn Weekly Football Honors Illini’s Clayton II, Gophers’ Drzewiecki, Wildcats’ Chiles and Badgers’ Cheeks garner...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

MOVING ON Bremen (7-3): Paul Miller accounted for four rushes for 17 yards with a score in the Lions’ 49-13 win at Prairie Heights. Jimtown (7-3): Cameron Inbody totaled 11 carries for 83 yards with a touchdown in the Jimmies’ 15-14 win over No. 12 (Class 3A) Tippecanoe Valley. Knox (4-6): Hunter Anderson hauled in a 48-yard touchdown pass and racked up three tackles in the Redskins’ 46-20 win over Whiting. Northridge (10-0): Colt Granberg registered 15 tackles in the No. 6 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 57-26 win over Mishawaka. NorthWood (6-4): Micah Persing recovered a blocked punt in the end zone...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

The regular season closed on an average note as I went 13-4 (76 percent) last week. Heading into the post-season, my overall record is now 139-29, which keeps me at 83 percent. CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 18 Mishawaka (6-3) at Northridge (9-0): The No. 6 Raiders rallied past Mishawaka, 38-35, on October 2. Landon Snyder rambled seven times for 58 yards and completed 1-of-2 for a 34-yard touchdown in the Cavemen’s 42-13 win over Wawasee. Keivontre Copeland came up with five receptions for 69 yards with a touchdown in Northridge’s 37-30 win over No. 4 (Class 5A) Warsaw. Matt’s pick: Northridge 33,...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 18 MISHAWAKA (6-3) AT NORTHRIDGE (9-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Interra Field. COACHES: Keith Kinder, 81-26 in ninth season at Mishawaka. Luke Amstutz, 9-0 in first season at Northridge, 133-52 in 17th season overall. LAST CONTEST: Mishawaka beat Wawasee, 42-13. Northridge beat Warsaw, 37-30. PREVIOUS MEETING: Northridge beat Mishawaka, 38-35, on October 2, 2026. UP NEXT: Mishawaka plays South Bend Riley (3-6) at Jackson Field or hosts South Bend Saint Joseph (8-1) for sectional semifinal. Northridge travels to Riley or Saint Joseph. TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Hoover ran seven...

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THE 2026 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

RUNNING AWAY (Top running performances) Logan Moser of Bremen carried the ball 32 times for 309 yards with four touchdowns in the Lions’ 49-13 win over Prairie Heights. North Decatur’s Simon Barber erupted for 286 yards with four scores on 28 attempts in the Chargers’ 42-14 win over South Decatur. South Putnam’s Ty Benton ran 24 times for 278 yards with six scores and caught a 53-yard touchdown pass in the Eagles’ 56-33 win over Cascade. Miguel Gutierrez of Fairfield totaled 21 rushes for 272 yards with four touchdowns in the Falcons’ 56-27 win over John Glenn. Bedford North Lawrence’s...

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Indiana WBB Takes Down Marian In Exhibition 

Indiana Takes Down Marian In Exhibition    BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  –  Four Hoosiers scored in double digits as Indiana defeated Marian, 87-39, on Wednesday night at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall.    KEY MOMENTS Indiana’s offense was sparked in the second quarter, using an 11-0 run fueld by fifth year Kenzie Hare. She made it into double digits in the first half, going 4-7 from the 3-point line, with 12 points, and giving her team a 33-20 lead at the break.  The Hoosiers went 12-19 (63.2%) from the field during the third, putting...

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Grace Sweeps Bethel Women’s Volleyball

WINONA LAKE, Ind. – Bethel Women's Volleyball fell to #13 Grace 3-0 on Wednesday, dropping the sets 25-13, 25-17 and 25-14. Taylor Delp led the Pilots with eight kills and eight digs. Grace hit .343 as a team and finished with 47 kills to Bethel's 24. QUICK FACTS Location: MOCC | Winona Lake, Ind. Match Results: Grace def. Bethel 3-0 (25-13, 25-17, 25-14) Records: Bethel - 9-21, 3-13 | Grace - 24-6, 12-4 NAIA Top-25: BU - NR | GC - 13 MATCH RECAP SET ONE Grace scored the first five points of the match with Anna Elkin serving, and Bethel never...

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Matt’s Matchups

With Matt Kopsea

KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

MOVING ON Bremen (7-3): Paul Miller accounted for four rushes for 17 yards with a score in the Lions’ 49-13 win at Prairie Heights. Jimtown (7-3): Cameron Inbody totaled 11 carries for 83 yards with a touchdown in the Jimmies’ 15-14 win over No. 12 (Class 3A) Tippecanoe Valley. Knox (4-6): Hunter Anderson hauled in a 48-yard touchdown pass and racked up three tackles in the Redskins’ 46-20 win over Whiting. Northridge (10-0): Colt Granberg registered 15 tackles in the No. 6 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 57-26 win over Mishawaka. NorthWood (6-4): Micah Persing recovered a blocked punt in the end zone...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2026 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

The regular season closed on an average note as I went 13-4 (76 percent) last week. Heading into the post-season, my overall record is now 139-29, which keeps me at 83 percent. CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 18 Mishawaka (6-3) at Northridge (9-0): The No. 6 Raiders rallied past Mishawaka, 38-35, on October 2. Landon Snyder rambled seven times for 58 yards and completed 1-of-2 for a 34-yard touchdown in the Cavemen’s 42-13 win over Wawasee. Keivontre Copeland came up with five receptions for 69 yards with a touchdown in Northridge’s 37-30 win over No. 4 (Class 5A) Warsaw. Matt’s pick: Northridge 33,...

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THE INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 18 MISHAWAKA (6-3) AT NORTHRIDGE (9-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Interra Field. COACHES: Keith Kinder, 81-26 in ninth season at Mishawaka. Luke Amstutz, 9-0 in first season at Northridge, 133-52 in 17th season overall. LAST CONTEST: Mishawaka beat Wawasee, 42-13. Northridge beat Warsaw, 37-30. PREVIOUS MEETING: Northridge beat Mishawaka, 38-35, on October 2, 2026. UP NEXT: Mishawaka plays South Bend Riley (3-6) at Jackson Field or hosts South Bend Saint Joseph (8-1) for sectional semifinal. Northridge travels to Riley or Saint Joseph. TOP PERFORMERS: Tommy Hoover ran seven...

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