Penn High School is preparing to face Fort Wayne Snider in the Class 4A north semi‑state semifinals, a matchup that will take place at the US Steel Yard in Gary at 3 p.m. Eastern Time on Saturday.
A Turning Point in the Season
The Kingsmen arrive with a 25‑6 record and have not lost a game since May 13, a streak that has kept their hopes alive after a challenging stretch earlier in the season.
Coach Greg Dikos has stressed the importance of fundamentals, urging his players to hit the ball where it is pitched and to maintain solid defensive positioning, a philosophy that has resonated throughout the roster.
Pitcher Cayden Stockbridge reflected on the team’s recent setbacks, describing the back‑to‑back losses to New Prairie as a wake‑up call that sharpened their focus heading into the semifinal.
The winner of the Penn versus Snider contest will advance to meet the champion of the Zionsville versus Lake Central matchup, adding another layer of excitement to the regional bracket.
Regional Landscape
Meanwhile, other local programs are also in action: NorthWood will contest Norwell in LaPorte in Class 3A, while Lakeland prepares to take on Eastbrook in Oak Hill in Class 2A.