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2025-26 IBCA final girls’ basketball poll – Week 13 (Feb. 1, 2026)

Rank    School (FPV)                Points Record   1      Pike (19)                            435     22-1   2      Homestead (2)                   411     22-2   3      Center Grove                      393     22-0...

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...

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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

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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)

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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

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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

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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

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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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KOPSEA’S KORNER 2024 FOOTBALL – STATE FINALS

WINNERS’ CIRCLE Adams Central (14-1): Matt Heiser raced 22 times for 94 yards with two touchdowns and recorded four tackles as the No. 4 Flying Jets claimed the Class 2A crown with a 46-6 win over No. 7 Linton-Stockton. Brownsburg (13-1): Kevan Sumpter-Bey managed 18 carries for 76 yards and caught two passes for 77 yards with a touchdown, helping the No. 4 Bulldogs to a 22-17 win over No. 3 Westfield in the Class 6A state title affair. Decatur Central (11-2): Hunter Harver registered five tackles and an interception in the No. 4 Hawks’ 38-24 win over No. 9 Warsaw for the Class 5A state...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2024 FOOTBALL – STATE FINALS

It was another average night as I went 8-4 (67 percent) last week. With one week left, my overall record is now 224-52, which has me at 81 percent. CLASS 6A Brownsburg (12-1) vs. Westfield (12-1): The No. 4 Bulldogs edged No.3 Westfield, 17-13, on September 28. Jemere Pendleton recorded eight tackles and two interceptions in Brownsburg’s 31-27 win over Center Grove. Alex Aramboles tallied seven tackles and three quarterback sacks in the Shamrocks’ 30-7 win over No. 2 Crown Point. Matt’s pick: Westfield 24, Brownsburg 20. CLASS 5A Decatur Central (10-2) vs. Warsaw (10-3): Bryce Johnson...

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

CLASS 2A ADAMS CENTRAL (13-1) VS. LINTON-STOCKTON (12-2) KICKOFF: 11 a.m. EST, Friday, Lucas Oil Stadum. COACHES: Michael Mosser, 154-50 in 16th season at Adams Central. Brian Oliver, 126-27 in 12th season at Linton-Stockton. PREVIOUS MEETING: First matchup on the gridiron. LAST CONTEST: Adams Central beat Andrean, 20-13. Linton-Stockton beat Indianapolis Lutheran, 40-28. TOP PERFORMERS: Jamison Roach accounted for nine rushes for 58 yards with a score for the No. 4 Flying Jets against Andrean. Hayden Feltner hauled in five receptions for 109 yards and registered f COACHES’ CORNER: “If we...

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2025 IFCA Good Works Team Announced

2025 IFCA Good Works Team The Indiana Football Coaches Association (IFCA) is proud to recognize service, leadership, and character through the 2025 IFCA Good Works Team Award. This honor was created to celebrate players, managers, and teams who have gone above and beyond to serve others and positively impact their communities. Nominees demonstrated extraordinary service during the past calendar year, whether through consistent, ongoing outreach efforts or by taking the initiative to organize meaningful one-time events. The IFCA believes these acts of service reflect the core values of high...

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Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | January 12-18

Crossroads League Announces Athletes of the Week | January 12-18 JACKSON, Mich. – The Crossroads League Athletes of the Week were announced on Monday, recognizing the league’s top individual performances from January 12 through 18. Sports Information Directors from the league institutions nominate student-athletes for the awards and vote on each week’s winners. Women’s Basketball Offensive Player of the Week Emma Sperry, Grace Sperry netted 27 points in a 97-95 loss to Bethel and 32 points in a 94-78 win at Goshen, averaging 29.5 points per game for the Lancers. In addition to the scoring,...

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KOPSEA’S KORNER – 2025-26 BASKETBALL – VOLUME SEVEN

SENASATIONAL SEVEN Northridge (11-1): Karsyn Rumfelt chipped in 13 points in the No. 9 (Class 4A) Raiders’ 56-43 win over NorthWood. Penn (9-2): Cody Evans netted eight points in the Kingsmen’s 71-46 win over New Prairie. Goshen (10-1): Evan Timmons totaled nine points in the No. 8 (Class 4A) RedHawks’ 48-41 win over Elkhart Christian. Saint Joseph (9-4): Braylen White recorded 14 points in the defending Class 3A state champion Huskies’ 101-45 win over Washington. Riley (10-3): Tree Johnson canned 13 points in the Wildcats’ 60-37 win over Evansville Reitz. Wawasee (10-4): Jack Shoemaker...

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With Matt Kopsea

KOPSEA’S KORNER 2024 FOOTBALL – STATE FINALS

WINNERS’ CIRCLE Adams Central (14-1): Matt Heiser raced 22 times for 94 yards with two touchdowns and recorded four tackles as the No. 4 Flying Jets claimed the Class 2A crown with a 46-6 win over No. 7 Linton-Stockton. Brownsburg (13-1): Kevan Sumpter-Bey managed 18 carries for 76 yards and caught two passes for 77 yards with a touchdown, helping the No. 4 Bulldogs to a 22-17 win over No. 3 Westfield in the Class 6A state title affair. Decatur Central (11-2): Hunter Harver registered five tackles and an interception in the No. 4 Hawks’ 38-24 win over No. 9 Warsaw for the Class 5A state...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2024 FOOTBALL – STATE FINALS

It was another average night as I went 8-4 (67 percent) last week. With one week left, my overall record is now 224-52, which has me at 81 percent. CLASS 6A Brownsburg (12-1) vs. Westfield (12-1): The No. 4 Bulldogs edged No.3 Westfield, 17-13, on September 28. Jemere Pendleton recorded eight tackles and two interceptions in Brownsburg’s 31-27 win over Center Grove. Alex Aramboles tallied seven tackles and three quarterback sacks in the Shamrocks’ 30-7 win over No. 2 Crown Point. Matt’s pick: Westfield 24, Brownsburg 20. CLASS 5A Decatur Central (10-2) vs. Warsaw (10-3): Bryce Johnson...

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

CLASS 2A ADAMS CENTRAL (13-1) VS. LINTON-STOCKTON (12-2) KICKOFF: 11 a.m. EST, Friday, Lucas Oil Stadum. COACHES: Michael Mosser, 154-50 in 16th season at Adams Central. Brian Oliver, 126-27 in 12th season at Linton-Stockton. PREVIOUS MEETING: First matchup on the gridiron. LAST CONTEST: Adams Central beat Andrean, 20-13. Linton-Stockton beat Indianapolis Lutheran, 40-28. TOP PERFORMERS: Jamison Roach accounted for nine rushes for 58 yards with a score for the No. 4 Flying Jets against Andrean. Hayden Feltner hauled in five receptions for 109 yards and registered f COACHES’ CORNER: “If we...

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