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The Bloomington South baseball team, backed by a deep pitching rotation and solid catching, enters the IHSAA Class 4A state championship game with a 24‑6 record.
The Jaguars will field a ten‑player lineup for the 2026‑27 season, featuring eight transfers and two true freshmen, as they prepare for their inaugural campaign at James T. Morris Arena.
Coaches across Bloomington are shaping their staffs for the upcoming sectional tournaments, banking on ace talents and a wealth of emerging arms to break historic droughts and overcome injury setbacks.
Tyler Jones, a veteran coach with extensive experience in college and professional basketball, has been named the 12th head coach of Marian University’s men’s basketball program, bringing a track record of championships, player development, and academic excellence.
Nick Painter, a Flora High School graduate and former collegiate player, has been appointed head coach of the Effingham High School boys basketball team, bringing a disciplined, defense‑first philosophy and a vision for growth.