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KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN

By John Fineran When it comes time to praise Notre Dame goaltender Nicholas Kempf, first-year hockey coach Brock Sheahan has been his biggest fan most of this long season. Saturday night as Notre Dame made its way back home following its 2-2 tie and 1-0 shootout victory at Bowling Green, Sheahan was quick and to the point in praising his sophomore from Morton Grove, Ill. “Nick played at a very high level tonight,” said Sheahan after Kempf made a career-high 48 saves – 39 in regulation and nine more in overtime – and then stopped six of the eight shots directed his way during the eight-round shootout that followed, a couple of them after he suffered a cut on his right...

RV Bethel Men’s Volleyball sweeps Judson in home opener

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The RV Bethel Pilots (2-0) swept the Judson University Eagles (3-2) in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon in the Goodman Gymnasium.  Thomas Dunkley led the team in kills with 11, hitting at a 0.529 hitting efficiency for the Bethel offense. The junior added six blocks alongside five digs.  Ling Pak Him was a force behind the service line, coupling two aces with seven kills for the Pilots.  Santana Roybal-Benson led the PIlots in blocks (seven), while McGwire Eigenrauch posted 30 assists.  The Pilots commenced the match with two earned points, gaining an early 2-0 lead with a...

Bethel Women’s basketball earns 93-70 win at RV Taylor

UPLAND, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (15-7, 6-6) defeated the RV Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 6-6) 93-70 in Odle Arena on Saturday afternoon.  The Pilots improve to a fifth place standing in the Crossroads League, tied with the Trojans (6-6), while ranking ahead of sixth place Grace and Mount Vernon Nazarene (tied at 2-10).  Jazmyn Smith served as the leading scorer for the upset win, totaling 29 points in her best performance as a Bethel Pilot. The senior recorded a double-double with 10 rebounds (2-8), and also holds four spots on the Crossroads League Individual Leaderboard, which can be found HERE.  Olivia...

No.10 Bethel MBB outlast No.24 Taylor

UPLAND, Ind. ---The No. 10 Bethel Men's Basketball Team (19-3, 9-3) defeated the No. 24 Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 8-4) on Saturday afternoon in Odle Arena. Luke McBride sank the game-winning three with five seconds left on the clock for the 78-75 victory.  McBride demonstrated similar grit against the Marian University Knights last Saturday, nailing a jumpshot to give the Pilots a 81-80 win at the Physical Education Center.  Austin Cripe led the Pilot offense with 21 points scored, shooting 53.8% from the field (7-13).  Luke McBride (15) and Colin Comer (12) totaled double digits, with McBride leading the team in...

No. 1 Grace MBB fall at Huntington

Offensive woes hand Grace its first loss HUNTINGTON, Ind. - A near-historic winning streak came to an end on Saturday for Grace’s men’s basketball team. The No. 1 Lancers fell in overtime 72-65 at Huntington, snapping Grace’s 21-game winning streak to start the year. The Lancers (21-1, 11-1 Crossroads League) produced their second-best start to a season in program history, second only to a 24-game perfect start in 2023-24. The Lancers suffered their lowest offensive output of the season on Saturday afternoon. Grace’s 65 points mark the fewest points scored this year. Grace’s 36.9-percent shooting performance was also the team’s lowest of the season by over 11 percent....

Holy Cross MBB Comes Up Short Against St. Francis (IL)

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's basketball team battled Saturday evening inside McKenna Arena but ultimately fell to St. Francis (IL), 79-58. The Saints briefly grabbed the early momentum, taking a one-point lead just two minutes into the contest. However, the Fighting Saints responded with a strong offensive showing, shooting an impressive 60.4% from the field and 45.8% from beyond the arc to build a 41-25 halftime advantage. Holy Cross struggled to find a consistent rhythm offensively, finishing the game at 40% shooting while hitting 4 three-pointers. Despite a more competitive second half, the Saints were unable to overcome the deficit as...

Valpo MBB Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State

Valpo Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State A 10-point halftime deficit in a tough road environment was no match for the Valparaiso University men’s basketball team, which secured its third win in the last four games by rallying for a dramatic 76-72 victory over Indiana State on Saturday afternoon in Terre Haute. Five Beacons scored in double figures, including a career performance from freshman Carter Hopoi (Tauranga, New Zealand [Mount Maunganui College NZ]). Valpo is already one win away from matching last year’s Missouri Valley Conference win total.   How It Happened The two teams were even over the first five minutes, but...

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RV Bethel Men’s Volleyball sweeps Judson in home opener

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MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The RV Bethel Pilots (2-0) swept the Judson University Eagles (3-2) in three sets (25-13, 25-16, 25-18) on Saturday afternoon in the Goodman...

Bethel Women’s basketball earns 93-70 win at RV Taylor

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UPLAND, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (15-7, 6-6) defeated the RV Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 6-6) 93-70 in Odle Arena on Saturday afternoon.  The Pilots...

No.10 Bethel MBB outlast No.24 Taylor

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UPLAND, Ind. ---The No. 10 Bethel Men's Basketball Team (19-3, 9-3) defeated the No. 24 Taylor University Trojans (16-6, 8-4) on Saturday afternoon in Odle...

No. 1 Grace MBB fall at Huntington

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

Offensive woes hand Grace its first loss HUNTINGTON, Ind. - A near-historic winning streak came to an end on Saturday for Grace’s men’s basketball team. The No. 1...

Holy Cross MBB Comes Up Short Against St. Francis (IL)

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, NAIA | 0 Comments

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's basketball team battled Saturday evening inside McKenna Arena but ultimately fell to St. Francis (IL), 79-58....

Valpo MBB Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines | 0 Comments

Valpo Rallies From Double Figures Down, Secures OT Road Win Over Indiana State A 10-point halftime deficit in a tough road environment was no match for the Valparaiso...

Bees Pull Away Late to Defeat IU South Bend

by | Feb 1, 2026 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

Bees Pull Away Late to Defeat IU South Bend   SOUTH BEND — Another home contest slipped away from the Titans Saturday afternoon, falling 80-76 to St. Ambrose...

KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN

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KEMPF’S CAREER-BEST 48 SAVES HELP IRISH TO 2-2 TIE AND SHOOTOUT WIN AT BOWLING GREEN   By John Fineran   When it comes time to praise Notre Dame goaltender...

IRISH SKATERS FIT TO BE TIED 3-3 BY FALCONS, WHO WIN SHOOTOUT

by | Jan 31, 2026 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

IRISH SKATERS FIT TO BE TIED 3-3 BY FALCONS, WHO WIN SHOOTOUT   By John Fineran   SOUTH BEND – The last thing Notre Dame hockey coach Brock Sheahan probably...

Valpo Football Well Represented on 2025 PFL Academic Honor Roll

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Valpo Football Well Represented on 2025 PFL Academic Honor Roll The Valparaiso University football program placed 79 individuals on the 2025 Pioneer Football League...

Valpo Football Welcomes Midyear Transfers

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Valpo Football Welcomes Midyear Transfers The Valparaiso University football program has announced the addition of seven midyear transfers who have joined the program...

Messer Repeats as CSC First-Team Academic All-American

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Messer Repeats as CSC First-Team Academic All-American   UPLAND, Ind. – The College Sports Communicators announced its NAIA Football Academic All-Americans...

Valpo Battles Indiana State on Kids Day

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Valpo Battles Indiana State on Kids Day   Playing in front of 500 enthusiastic fifth-graders from Valparaiso Community Schools Thursday in the second annual Kids...

Indiana WBB falls at home to Michigan

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IU Falls To Michigan   BLOOMINGTON, Ind.  –  No. 9 Michigan used a 51.5 percent clip from the floor as it got past Indiana women’s basketball,...

Big Ten Reveals 2026 Big Ten Softball Players to Watch

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Big Ten Reveals 2026 Big Ten Softball Players to Watch First pitch of 2026 season set for February 5 ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Big Ten Conference has announced the 2026...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – WEEK TWO

CARROLL (FLORA) (1-0) AT MACONAQUAH (1-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Mac Stadium. COACHES: Blake Betzner, 43-8 in fifth season at Carroll (Flora). Michael Fenters, 13-1 in second season at Maconaquah. LAST CONTEST: Carroll (Flora) beat Caston, 41-6. Maconaquah beat Wabash, 61-20. PREVIOUS MEETING: First meeting on the gridiron. UP NEXT: Carroll (Flora) hosts Taylor (1-0). Maconaquah travels to Northfield (0-1). TOP PERFORMERS: Emery Denton accounted for three touchdowns for the No. 4 (Class 1A) Cougars against Caston. Marcel Sims caught five passes for 156 yards with three scores and ran eight...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK ONE

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) South Putnam’s Ty Benson accumulated 24 carries for 300 yards with five touchdowns in the Eagles’ 53-33 win over North Putnam. Wyatt Bowling of Franklin County ran 21 times for 290 yards with three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 27-13 win over New Castle. North Harrison’s Bryce Fessel finished with 31 rushes for 286 yards with two scores in the Cougars’ 27-15 win over Salem. LaPorte’s Reed Robinson tallied 18 carries for 267 yards with three touchdowns and returned a punt for another score in the Slicers’ 32-14 win over New Prairie. Karwin Pope of...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK ONE

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NUGGETS Gary West’s home opener with Indianapolis Washington was canceled because of a power outage in the Gary area. The contest will not be made up. In addition to scoring a goal in Wheeler’s 5-2 loss to Lowell in boys’ soccer on August 20, Tyne Vettickal had three receptions for 111 yards with three touchdowns, returned an interception 27 yards for a score, and also hauled in a two-point conversion in the Bearcats’ 52-0 win over South Central. Competing in his first game, Fountain Central’s Ayden Batchelor came up with six catches for 239 yards with...

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IRISH RETURN HOME SEEKING FIRST BIG TEN VICTORY AGAINST OHIO STATE

By John Fineran WHO: Ohio State Buckeyes (7-12-1 overall, 3-7-0 Big Ten for 9 points) vs. Notre Dame Fighting Irish (4-17-1 overall, 0-12-0 Big Ten for 1 point). WHEN: Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 5 p.m. WHERE: Charles W. “Lefty” Smith Rink at the Compton Family Ice Arena (4,852), South Bend, Ind. RADIO: WSBT-AM (960), WSBT-FM (96.1) or WYRX-FM (94.3) and UND.com (Tyler Reidy). TV/STREAMING: Peacock (Tony Simeone and Steve Konroyd). TICKETS: A few remaining … The first 1,000 fans arriving for Friday’s game will receive “Hockey Night in South Bend” glasses...

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Kirk Kennedy calls it a career at Kankakee Valley

The Kankakee Valley High School Athletics Department announces the retirement of Head Varsity Football Coach Kirk Kennedy, concluding a 31-season career as one of Indiana’s most accomplished high school football coaches. Coach Kennedy led the Kougar football program for four seasons, finishing with a 16–27 record at Kankakee Valley. Overall, he compiled 208 career victories with an overall record of 208–149, placing him among the top all-time winningest coaches in Indiana high school football history. During his career at Lowell, Bloomington South, North Judson, Franklin County, and Kankakee...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025-26 HOOPS – WEEK NINE

More progress was made as I went 14-3 (82 percent) last week. My overall record is now 117-41, which has me at 74 percent for the season. TUESDAY Elkhart (5-6) at Michigan City (8-5): The Wolves roared past Elkhart, 66-61, a year ago. Alonzo Newbern’s four points were not enough in the Lions’ 59-45 loss at Marian. Isaiah Smoot poured in 11 points in Michigan City’s 74-63 win over Adams. Matt’s pick: Michigan City 68, Elkhart 54. Jimtown (8-3) at Concord (3-8): The Minutemen marched past Jimtown, 60-45, last season. Jackson Woolwine’s 20 points spearheaded the Jimmies to a 51-43 win over...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – WEEK TWO

CARROLL (FLORA) (1-0) AT MACONAQUAH (1-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Mac Stadium. COACHES: Blake Betzner, 43-8 in fifth season at Carroll (Flora). Michael Fenters, 13-1 in second season at Maconaquah. LAST CONTEST: Carroll (Flora) beat Caston, 41-6. Maconaquah beat Wabash, 61-20. PREVIOUS MEETING: First meeting on the gridiron. UP NEXT: Carroll (Flora) hosts Taylor (1-0). Maconaquah travels to Northfield (0-1). TOP PERFORMERS: Emery Denton accounted for three touchdowns for the No. 4 (Class 1A) Cougars against Caston. Marcel Sims caught five passes for 156 yards with three scores and ran eight...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK ONE

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) South Putnam’s Ty Benson accumulated 24 carries for 300 yards with five touchdowns in the Eagles’ 53-33 win over North Putnam. Wyatt Bowling of Franklin County ran 21 times for 290 yards with three touchdowns in the Wildcats’ 27-13 win over New Castle. North Harrison’s Bryce Fessel finished with 31 rushes for 286 yards with two scores in the Cougars’ 27-15 win over Salem. LaPorte’s Reed Robinson tallied 18 carries for 267 yards with three touchdowns and returned a punt for another score in the Slicers’ 32-14 win over New Prairie. Karwin Pope of...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK ONE

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NUGGETS Gary West’s home opener with Indianapolis Washington was canceled because of a power outage in the Gary area. The contest will not be made up. In addition to scoring a goal in Wheeler’s 5-2 loss to Lowell in boys’ soccer on August 20, Tyne Vettickal had three receptions for 111 yards with three touchdowns, returned an interception 27 yards for a score, and also hauled in a two-point conversion in the Bearcats’ 52-0 win over South Central. Competing in his first game, Fountain Central’s Ayden Batchelor came up with six catches for 239 yards with...

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