Jim Tallman: The Architect of Soccer in South Bend
Jim Tallman, a former athletic director at Stanley Clark School, is celebrated for founding organized soccer in South Bend and shaping generations of athletes.
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Jim Tallman, a former athletic director at Stanley Clark School, is celebrated for founding organized soccer in South Bend and shaping generations of athletes.
Brownsburg High School is gearing up for its third consecutive Class 6A state championship, with star players returning and new coaching appointments shaping the upcoming season.
A look at the standout junior players who dominated the 2025 campaign and are poised to shape the upcoming 2026 season.

The Indiana High School Athletic Association and the Indianapolis Colts announced that girls high school flag football has cleared a key hurdle toward becoming a sanctioned sport, with 108 schools already planning to field teams.

The Indiana High School Athletic Association, the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL announced that girls flag football has crossed the 100‑team threshold needed for full sanctioning, a milestone funded by the Jim Irsay Family and set to culminate in an NCAA championship and a 2028 Olympic debut.

Indiana’s girls flag football program is on the cusp of official recognition, with 108 teams surpassing the 100‑team threshold and a $1 million funding push driving rapid growth.
The Indianapolis Colts' recruitment drive has exceeded the 100‑team threshold, bringing girls flag football closer to official recognition by the Indiana High School Athletic Association in 2027.
Indiana’s girls flag football program has crossed the 100‑team mark, securing a $10,000 per‑school grant from the Indianapolis Colts and setting the stage for a 2027 sanctioning vote.
Coaches from the South Bend area voice divergent views on whether a seeded sectional tournament would better reward regular‑season performance, while the IHSAA commissioner warns of limited appetite among school leaders.
A lively discussion among Indiana high school basketball coaches and the IHSAA commissioner centers on whether the state tournament should adopt seeding to reward regular‑season success while preserving its inclusive character.
Indiana high school basketball coaches and the IHSAA commissioner weigh the merits of seeding the state tournament against a longstanding blind‑draw format that guarantees every team a chance to compete.

Indiana is poised to add girls' flag football to its high school sports roster, a move championed by the Colts and local officials.

The Indianapolis Colts have recruited 108 high school girls flag football teams, marking a major step toward official recognition by the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
From record‑breaking crowds to hometown heroes, Indiana’s high school basketball finals from 1990 to 1999 defined a unique chapter in the sport’s history.
The 1990s saw Indiana's basketball crown jewels staged at the Hoosier Dome, where attendance records were set, iconic athletes emerged, and a cultural legacy that still resonates.
An exploration of how Indiana’s girls basketball evolved from its historic 1975 inception to today’s NIL‑enabled stars, highlighting key players, dominant programs, and the cultural impact of Title IX.
The 1982 Plymouth Pilots, guided by Hall of Fame coach Jack Edison, fought back from multiple deficits to win the state title in dramatic fashion, a feat still celebrated in Indiana basketball lore.
The 1982 Plymouth High School boys basketball team etched an unforgettable chapter in Indiana sports history with a double‑overtime victory that crowned them state champions.
During the 1950s and 60s Indiana built some of the nation's largest high school gyms to meet demand for postseason play. Today, these venues remain cultural touchstones, from historic renovations to ongoing community gatherings.
A look at the milestones, players and cultural touchstones that have made Indiana high school basketball a national benchmark.
Indiana’s basketball heritage, rooted in the early 20th century, has shaped community identity, produced legendary programs, and sparked ongoing conversations about how the sport should evolve.

The Indianapolis Colts are investing $1 million to launch 100 new girls flag football programs, offering startup grants, free training and officiating support as the league eyes complete recognition from the Indiana High School Athletic Association.
The Bloomington South baseball team is one win away from a state title, having navigated a demanding schedule, tight games, and a storied program history to reach the final at Victory Field.
Rich Mount, whose bloodline includes legendary basketball figures, spent 25 years as a Lebanon police officer, using his stature and family name to mentor local youth while serving the community he grew up in.