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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 – WEEK FIVE

ADAMS CENTRAL (3-1) AT HERITAGE (4-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Patriot Field. COACHES: Michael Mosser, 144-50 in 16th season at Adams Central. Jeremy Hullinger, 4-0 in first season at Heritage. LAST CONTEST: Adams Central beat Jay County, 39-8. Heritage beat South Adams, 38-22. PREVIOUS MEETING: Adams Central, 38-0, on September 15, 2023. UP NEXT: Adams Central travels to South Adams (1-3). Heritage plays at Tipton (3-1). TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Heiser scampered 13 times for 126 yards with three touchdowns for the No. 8 (Class 2A) Flying Jets against Jay County. Nasir Martin ran 20 times for 230...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK FOUR

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Brebeuf Jesuit’s C.J. Harris carried the ball 29 times for a program-best 402 yards with five touchdowns and caught five passes for 26 yards in the Braves’ 69-62 win over Guerin Catholic. Scottsburg’s Landon Shuck tallied 39 carries for 346 yards with a touchdown in the Warriors’ 56-21 win against Corydon Central. South Newton’s Lucas Bogucki ran 24 times for 315 yards with four touchdowns in the Rebels’ 48-13 win over North Newton. Gunner Ruppert of Greenwood scampered 31 times for 314 yards with two scores and threw a 68-yard touchdown pass in the...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK FOUR

NEWS AND NUGGETS Indianapolis Cathedral ended Indianapolis Bishop Chatard’s 24-game winning streak with 31-7 triumph over the Trojans. Fountain Central’s Herb King picked up his 200th career victory with the Mustangs’ 20-18 win over Covington. Whiteland’s Darrin Fisher earned career victory No. 200 with the Warriors’ 27-14 win over Franklin. Trailing 38-7 in the third quarter, Martinsville rallied for 32 unanswered points to post a 39-38 win over defending Class 5A state runner-up Decatur Central. Mississinewa and Warren Central have not been scored upon through the first four games, while...

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MATT’S MATCHUPS 2025 FOOTBALL – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

The regular season ended on a positive note as I went 15-2 (88 percent) last week. Heading into the post-season, my overall record is now 128-32, which has me at 80 percent. CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 17 Hanover Central (4-5) at Lowell (7-2): The No. 12 Red Devils downed Hanover Central, 35-20, on September 12. Isaiah Buikema ran 12 times for 80 yards with two scores in the Wildcats’ 42-0 win over Hammond Central. Tymothy James was held to 14 carries for 57 yards and one catch for 11 yards in Lowell’s 19-3 loss to No. 5 (Class 2A) Andrean. Matt’s pick: Lowell 35, Hanover Central 18. Highland (2-7)...

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THE 2025 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – SECTIONAL QUARTERFINALS

CLASS 4A SECTIONAL 18 MISHAWAKA (8-1) AT NORTHWOOD (5-4) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Andrews Field. COACHES: Keith Kinder, 73-22 in eighth season at Mishawaka. Nate Andrews, 96-42 in 12th season at NorthWood, 136-81 in 19th season overall. LAST CONTEST: Mishawaka beat Wawasee, 36-14. NorthWood beat Goshen, 49-24. PREVIOUS MEETING: Mishawaka beat NorthWood, 26-25, on September 12, 2025. UP NEXT: Mishawaka hosts Plymouth (3-6) or Washington (2-7). NorthWood entertains Washington or goes to Plymouth. TOP PERFORMERS: Colten Handley found the end zone twice for the No. 2 Cavemen against Wawasee. Jaron...

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VU Women’s Soccer Picks Up Win Over Belmont

Beacons Pick Up Win Over Belmont   The Valpo soccer team picked up a key three points in the MVC standings Thursday night at Brown Field, as a goal in the 12th minute from Molly O’Rear (Naperville, Ill./Naperville Central) and a season-high 10 saves by Kate Sheridan (Grand Rapids, Mich./East Grand Rapids) helped the Beacons earn a 1-0 win over Belmont.   How It Happened -          With just the second shot in the game for either side, the Beacons took the lead in the 12th minute. A move which started near their own goal line ended up...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST’S TOP GAMES – WEEK FIVE

ADAMS CENTRAL (3-1) AT HERITAGE (4-0) KICKOFF: 7 p.m. EDT, Patriot Field. COACHES: Michael Mosser, 144-50 in 16th season at Adams Central. Jeremy Hullinger, 4-0 in first season at Heritage. LAST CONTEST: Adams Central beat Jay County, 39-8. Heritage beat South Adams, 38-22. PREVIOUS MEETING: Adams Central, 38-0, on September 15, 2023. UP NEXT: Adams Central travels to South Adams (1-3). Heritage plays at Tipton (3-1). TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Heiser scampered 13 times for 126 yards with three touchdowns for the No. 8 (Class 2A) Flying Jets against Jay County. Nasir Martin ran 20 times for 230...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST HONOR ROLL – WEEK FOUR

ON THE LOOSE (Top running performances) Brebeuf Jesuit’s C.J. Harris carried the ball 29 times for a program-best 402 yards with five touchdowns and caught five passes for 26 yards in the Braves’ 69-62 win over Guerin Catholic. Scottsburg’s Landon Shuck tallied 39 carries for 346 yards with a touchdown in the Warriors’ 56-21 win against Corydon Central. South Newton’s Lucas Bogucki ran 24 times for 315 yards with four touchdowns in the Rebels’ 48-13 win over North Newton. Gunner Ruppert of Greenwood scampered 31 times for 314 yards with two scores and threw a 68-yard touchdown pass in the...

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THE 2024 INDIANA FOOTBALL DIGEST INSIDER – WEEK FOUR

NEWS AND NUGGETS Indianapolis Cathedral ended Indianapolis Bishop Chatard’s 24-game winning streak with 31-7 triumph over the Trojans. Fountain Central’s Herb King picked up his 200th career victory with the Mustangs’ 20-18 win over Covington. Whiteland’s Darrin Fisher earned career victory No. 200 with the Warriors’ 27-14 win over Franklin. Trailing 38-7 in the third quarter, Martinsville rallied for 32 unanswered points to post a 39-38 win over defending Class 5A state runner-up Decatur Central. Mississinewa and Warren Central have not been scored upon through the first four games, while...

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