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Penn High School is set to meet Fort Wayne Snider in the Class 4A north semi‑state semifinals at Gary’s US Steel Yard, seeking to capitalize on a 25‑6 record and a recent emphasis on fundamentals after a pivotal stretch of games.
The Penn Pirates defeated Mishawaka 9-3 in the sectional championship, driven by an early offensive burst and a resilient pitching performance, propelling them toward the regional finals.
The 2026 IHSAA baseball state tournament begins on May 27, featuring 24 teams from the South Bend Tribune coverage area. Favorites include Penn, Goshen, New Prairie, NorthWood, Jimtown and Triton, while teams like Concord, South Bend Saint Joseph, Mishawaka Marian, Columbia City and Bremen could challenge them. Predicted matchups span multiple classes, setting the stage for a competitive season.
Rivers Knight, a 3‑star forward from Durham, North Carolina, pledged to Purdue in September. With a deep roster of experienced big men, his path to playing time will depend on development, potential redshirting, and the coaching staff's lineup decisions.
Markus Burton, a 6‑foot‑7 guard known for his scoring and playmaking, has moved from Notre Dame to Indiana University, where Coach Darian DeVries expects him to be a cornerstone of the offense.
During the live evaluation window, Louisville’s coaching staff is fanning out to major circuits, targeting top-ranked players such as Aaron Webb and Reese Alston, while already holding a pledge from Ferlandes Wright for the 2027 class.