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A forthcoming hardcover celebrates the life of Lou Holtz, the Notre Dame coach who led the Fighting Irish to the 1988 national championship. The book, priced at $39.95 and set for delivery in September, gathers stories, photographs and reflections from journalists Mike Berardino, Tom Noie, Bill Moor and John Heisler.
The recently announced volume 'Echoes of Holtz' gathers stories, rare photographs and reflections from the career of former Notre Dame coach Lou Holtz, who passed away earlier this year.
Notre Dame has removed Brenan Vernon from its roster after a medical retirement, ending a brief but eventful college career.
The Kingsmen entered the IHSAA 4A semi‑state championship with a 26‑7 record, a mark that placed them among the most successful campaigns in Penn High School history. Coach Greg Dikos, in his 39th year at the helm, guided a squad that had won seven straight games late in the season, turning a promising start into a dominant finish. Lake Central ultimately pulled away to a 6‑2 victory, leaving the Kingsmen just shy of the state finals for the eighth time in program history.
NorthWood’s 8‑1 victory over Highland secured its second straight IHSAA 3A regional championship, highlighting a blend of youthful talent and seasoned leadership.
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.
After less than five months on the job, Ron Shaffer resigned as Plymouth High School's head football coach and dean of students, prompting the district to begin a search for his successor.
Ryan Harris, a former Notre Dame football player and Super Bowl champion, announced his departure from the radio analyst position after eight years, citing a focus on completing law school and expanding into new media and NFL roles.