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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Knox’s Myles McLaughlin carried the ball 54 times for 410 yards with six touchdowns and threw a 37-yard strike for a seventh score in the Redskins’ 50-35 win over Griffith. He now has 11,006 yards for his career and is the state’s all-time rushing leader. Gavin Smith of Lewis Cass exploded for 317 yards and six touchdowns on 19 attempts as well as one catch for 19 yards in the Kings’ 55-14 win over Seeger. Indianapolis Bishop Chatard’s Danny Adams ran 24 times for 259 yards with four scores in the Trojans’ 63-33 win over Brebeuf Jesuit. Clark French of Sullivan scampered 24 times for 253 yards with four touchdowns in the Golden...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 5-11

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central - Nov. 5-11 Big Ten | Women's Volleyball | 2025 Standingshttps://bigten.org/wvb/standings/ Big Ten Statistics | NCAA Statistics | Big Ten Record Book | Big Ten Weekly Release - Nov. 5 • Seven Big Ten teams were among this week’s AVCA/TARAFLEX Top 25, announced on Monday: #1 Nebraska, #9 Purdue, #11 Wisconsin, #17 USC, #18 Indiana, #22 Minnesota and #25 Penn State. Michigan and UCLA are receiving votes in this week’s poll. • Six Big Ten teams are among the Top 25 in the latest RPI rankings: #1 Nebraska, #6 Purdue, tied at No. 12 are Indiana and Minnesota, #17 USC and #20 Wisconsin. Six additional teams are among the top 50, including #26...

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO JUDSON IN CCAC QUARTERFINAL

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's soccer team saw its season come to a heartbreaking close on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to Judson University in the CCAC Quarterfinal at Saints Field. The Saints battled with intensity from start to finish, creating promising opportunities and showing tremendous resolve in front of a strong home crowd. Goalkeeper Logan Kelly delivered a standout performance, making nine saves, including a massive penalty stop in the 4th minute to keep the match level early. Holy Cross generated 14 shots and seven corners but couldn't find the finishing touch, while Judson capitalized on key moments—scoring once late in the first half and...

Booker’s Career Night Highlights IUSB Women’s Basketball Home Opener

SOUTH BEND --- Sophomore guard Aubrie Booker turned in a career performance Wednesday night, pouring in 30 points as IU South Bend battled in its home opener against Spring Arbor inside the Student Activities Center. Despite Booker's scoring surge, the Titans fell 85-73 to the visiting Cougars.Booker shot an efficient 11-of-15 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and added seven rebounds and two steals. Her 30 points surpassed her previous career high of 20, set last season as a freshman, and she has now opened the 2025-26 campaign with three-consecutive double-digit scoring games.Spring Arbor found small advantages through the first...

Bethel Women’s Volleyball Falls to (RV) Taylor University in season finale

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (16-15, 8-10) concluded their regular season on Wednesday evening in the Goodman Gymnasium with a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-19, 25-21) to the (RV) Taylor University Trojans (20-10, 11-7).  Bethel is now seventh in the Crossroads League, ranking above the Grace College Lancers (eighth) who fell 3-1 to Marian University in their final regular season matchup.  Assistant Taylor Coach Maddy Payne was honored for her contributions to the Bethel University Women's Volleyball Program prior to the game. Payne holds the record for Bethel career kills (1828) and blocks (807), and helped lead the Pilots to a final four finish...

THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

BY PAUL CONDRY AND MATT KOPSEA NEWS AND NUGGETS Knox’s Myles McLaughlin became Indiana’s new all-time rushing leader with his 410 yards and six touchdowns on 54 attempts in the Redskins’ 50-35 win over Griffith on October 31. He now had 11,006 yards, surpassing Charlie Spegal of New Palestine, who accumulated 10,867 yards. Anthony Coellner of Carmel became the program’s all-time leading passer with his 140 yards in the Greyhounds’ 56-7 win over Harrison (West Lafayette). He now has 4,328 yards, surpassing Mark Hermann. Lapel’s Devin Craig surpassed the 10,000-yard mark for his career by throwing for 294 yards in the Bulldogs’ 26-22 win over Eastern Hancock. He also...

FIN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY REPORT: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA

COLLEGE HOCKEY: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA By John Fineran Looking for its first Big Ten hockey victory of the season, Notre Dame opens its league road schedule this weekend when it visits Minnesota Friday and Saturday nights. First-year coach Brock Sheahan’s Fighting Irish, swept at home last weekend by No. 2 Michigan, have had good success of late playing the Golden Gophers in their home – the 10,257-seat 3M Arena at Mariucci. Last season, the Irish won three of five games they played there, including two of three during the first round of the Big Ten Tournament when seventh-seed Notre Dame stunned second-seed Minnesota. Coach Bob Motzko’s Golden Gophers have struggled...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

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ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Knox’s Myles McLaughlin carried the ball 54 times for 410 yards with six touchdowns and threw a 37-yard strike for a seventh...

Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Nov. 5-11

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Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central - Nov. 5-11 Big Ten | Women's Volleyball | 2025 Standingshttps://bigten.org/wvb/standings/ Big Ten Statistics | NCAA Statistics | Big...

HOLY CROSS COLLEGE MEN’S SOCCER FALLS TO JUDSON IN CCAC QUARTERFINAL

by | Nov 6, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, Men's Soccer, NAIA | 0 Comments

Notre Dame, Ind. — The Holy Cross College men's soccer team saw its season come to a heartbreaking close on Wednesday night, falling 3–0 to Judson University in the...

Booker’s Career Night Highlights IUSB Women’s Basketball Home Opener

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND --- Sophomore guard Aubrie Booker turned in a career performance Wednesday night, pouring in 30 points as IU South Bend battled in its home...

Bethel Women’s Volleyball Falls to (RV) Taylor University in season finale

by | Nov 6, 2025 | Basketball, Bethel University, Crossroads League, Headlines, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (16-15, 8-10) concluded their regular season on Wednesday evening in the Goodman Gymnasium with a 3-0 loss (25-17, 25-19,...

FIN’S COLLEGE HOCKEY REPORT: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA

by | Nov 5, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Hockey | 0 Comments

COLLEGE HOCKEY: NOTRE DAME AT MINNESOTA By John Fineran Looking for its first Big Ten hockey victory of the season, Notre Dame opens its league road schedule this...

Saint Francis (IN) big second half grounds IUSB men’s basketball

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Basketball, College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, NAIA | 0 Comments

FORT WAYNE, Ind. --- IU South Bend men's basketball fell 90-67 on the road Tuesday night at the University of Saint Francis (Ind.), closing out their first road...

IUSB Women’s Volleyball earns 9th sweep of the season

by | Nov 5, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, IUSB, Women's Volleyball | 0 Comments

SOUTH BEND --- IU South Bend made sure its final home match of the season ended with energy and precision, sweeping IU Northwest (25-15, 25-23, 25-19) inside the...

No.16 Bethel MBB outlast Holy Cross 74-65

by | Nov 5, 2025 | Basketball, Bethel University, College Sports, Headlines, Holy Cross College, NAIA | 0 Comments

MISHAWAKA, Ind. ---The Bethel Pilots (1-0) handed the Holy Cross Saints (2-1) their first loss of the 2025 season (74-65) in the Gates Gymnasium on Tuesday...

College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2025 Season

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College Football Playoff Selection Committee Releases First Rankings of 2025 Season RANK TEAM OVERALL RECORD 1 Ohio State 8-0 2 Indiana 9-0 3 Texas A&M 8-0 4...

Hoosiers WBB Win Season Opener Over Lipscomb, 80-46

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Hoosiers WBB Win Season Opener Over Lipscomb, 80-46 BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – Indiana used 22 points from senior guard Shay Ciezki and 19 points by sophomore forward Zania...

Top-ranked Boilers MBB race past Purple Aces

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[1] Purdue 82, Evansville 51 (Postgame Notes) No. 1-ranked Purdue began its season with an 82-51 win over Evansville in front of the 90th straight home sellout in...

Pettigrew’s Late 3-Point Play Lifts Valpo to Dramatic Season-Opening Victory

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Pettigrew’s Late 3-Point Play Lifts Valpo to Dramatic Season-Opening Victory College basketball returned on Tuesday night at the Athletics-Recreation Center, and so did...

Maryland, Northwestern Collect Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors

by | Nov 4, 2025 | College Sports, Headlines, Men's Soccer | 0 Comments

Maryland, Northwestern Collect Weekly Men’s Soccer Honors Terrapins’ Ndrenika, Kelp and Wildcats’ Ponce De Leon, O’Reilly garner weekly accolades Offensive Player of...

GREATER SOUTH SHORE CONFERENCE Football All Conference Teams Announced

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GREATER SOUTH SHORE CONFERENCE ALL-CONFERENCE TEAMS ANNOUNCED 2025 ALL CONFERENCE  Davon Thomaston - Griffith DJ Bullion - Griffith Ventris Tetter - Griffith Ryan...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SEMISTATE FINALS

CLASS 6A CROWN POINT (12-0) AT WESTFIELD (11-1) KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. EST, Riverview Health Stadium. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 40-7 in fourth season at Crown Point, 256-96 in 32nd season overall. Josh Miracle, 11-1 in first season at Westfield. PREVIOUS MEETING: Crown Point, 38-31 (2OT), on November 17, 2023 in Class 6A semistate. LAST CONTEST: Crown Point beat Carroll (Fort Wayne), 38-21. Westfield beat Fishers, 42-28. UP NEXT: Winner plays No. 4 Brownsburg (11-1) or Center Grove (8-4) for state championship. TOP PERFORMERS: Noah Ehrlich was 10-of-15 for 84 yards with a touchdown for the No. 2...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER 2024 FOOTBALL – REGIONAL FINALS

FINAL FOUR BOUND Andrean (9-4): Javier McCoy accounted for 32 rushes for 176 yards with three touchdowns in the 59ers’ 20-17 upset of No. 1 (Class 2A) Lafayette Central Catholic. Crown Point (12-0): Larry Ellison ran 30 times for 220 yards with three scores and caught five passes for 41 yards in the No. 2 (Class 6A) Bulldogs’ 38-21 win over No. 10 (Class 6A) Carroll (Fort Wayne). Merrillville (11-1): JQ Johnson scampered 27 times for 220 yards with two touchdowns in the No.3 (Class 5A) Pirates’ 48-14 win over No. 7 (Class 5A) Valparaiso. Mishawaka (11-2): Landon Snyder tallied 18 rushes for...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2024 FOOTBALL – REGIONAL FINALS

My stretch of good luck ran out as I went 14-10 (58 percent) last week. My overall record is now 189-41, which leaves me at 82 percent. CLASS 6A Carroll (Fort Wayne) (9-2) at Crown Point (11-0): Jaiden VanPelt came up with three catches for 61 yards with two scores in the No. 10 Chargers’ 21-10 win over defending Class 5A state champion Fort Wayne Snider. Jacob Soley caught four passes for 33 yards in the No. 2 and defending state runner-up Bulldogs’ 35-0 win at Penn. Matt’s pick: Crown Point 46, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 12. Westfield (10-1) at Fishers (7-4): The No. 3 Shamrocks rolled to a...

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AROUND THE REGION – SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS

BY FRANK KIELPIKOWSKI The IHSAA state football tournament is under way, so teams hope to continue competing for sectional championship trophies and avoid putting the pads away for 2025. This week, action begins for Class 5A and Class 6A. Before looking ahead, though, let’s look at what happened in the lower four classes. REGION TOP 10 Crown Point (9-0) Merrillville (7-2) Andrean (8-1) Lowell (8-2) Michigan City (6-3) Hobart (8-2) Griffith (9-1) Morton (6-3) Chesterton (5-4) Wheeler (8-1) SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 17 Lowell 56, Hanover Central 21: Brody Kalwinkski and Tymothy...

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Big Ten Weekly Volleyball Central – Oct. 29 – Nov. 4

Big Ten | Women's Volleyball | 2025 Standings   The Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Network (BTN) announced a newly created In-Season Volleyball Challenge. Partnering with Discover®, the official credit card of the Big Ten Conference, the inaugural Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge will debut during the 2025 regular season conference schedule, starting Oct. 1, encompassing all 18 Big Ten Volleyball programs.  Select conference matches played during the month of October will count toward the Discover In-Season Volleyball Challenge. Each team will play five designated challenge...

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College Football Playoff Selects Tampa Bay to Host 2029 National Championship

  Rich Clark, Executive Director of the College Football Playoff (CFP), announced today that the CFP's Management Committee has selected Tampa Bay to host the 2029 CFP National Championship at Raymond James Stadium on Monday, January 22, 2029. Tampa Bay will become the fourth city to host the CFP title game for a second time. “We are excited to bring the College Football Playoff National Championship back to Tampa Bay in 2029,” said Clark. “The city has established itself as an exceptional host for world-class sporting events, and its vibrant downtown, beautiful waterfront, and proven...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SEMISTATE FINALS

CLASS 6A CROWN POINT (12-0) AT WESTFIELD (11-1) KICKOFF: 7:30 p.m. EST, Riverview Health Stadium. COACHES: Craig Buzea, 40-7 in fourth season at Crown Point, 256-96 in 32nd season overall. Josh Miracle, 11-1 in first season at Westfield. PREVIOUS MEETING: Crown Point, 38-31 (2OT), on November 17, 2023 in Class 6A semistate. LAST CONTEST: Crown Point beat Carroll (Fort Wayne), 38-21. Westfield beat Fishers, 42-28. UP NEXT: Winner plays No. 4 Brownsburg (11-1) or Center Grove (8-4) for state championship. TOP PERFORMERS: Noah Ehrlich was 10-of-15 for 84 yards with a touchdown for the No. 2...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER 2024 FOOTBALL – REGIONAL FINALS

FINAL FOUR BOUND Andrean (9-4): Javier McCoy accounted for 32 rushes for 176 yards with three touchdowns in the 59ers’ 20-17 upset of No. 1 (Class 2A) Lafayette Central Catholic. Crown Point (12-0): Larry Ellison ran 30 times for 220 yards with three scores and caught five passes for 41 yards in the No. 2 (Class 6A) Bulldogs’ 38-21 win over No. 10 (Class 6A) Carroll (Fort Wayne). Merrillville (11-1): JQ Johnson scampered 27 times for 220 yards with two touchdowns in the No.3 (Class 5A) Pirates’ 48-14 win over No. 7 (Class 5A) Valparaiso. Mishawaka (11-2): Landon Snyder tallied 18 rushes for...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2024 FOOTBALL – REGIONAL FINALS

My stretch of good luck ran out as I went 14-10 (58 percent) last week. My overall record is now 189-41, which leaves me at 82 percent. CLASS 6A Carroll (Fort Wayne) (9-2) at Crown Point (11-0): Jaiden VanPelt came up with three catches for 61 yards with two scores in the No. 10 Chargers’ 21-10 win over defending Class 5A state champion Fort Wayne Snider. Jacob Soley caught four passes for 33 yards in the No. 2 and defending state runner-up Bulldogs’ 35-0 win at Penn. Matt’s pick: Crown Point 46, Carroll (Fort Wayne) 12. Westfield (10-1) at Fishers (7-4): The No. 3 Shamrocks rolled to a...

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