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Notre Dame’s women’s basketball team is gearing up for the 2026‑27 season, emphasizing speed and athleticism while navigating injuries and integrating promising newcomers.
A team of high school sports journalists from five Indiana papers will publish a series of stories from July 7-17 that dig into the history, culture and future of Indiana basketball, highlighting both iconic figures and lesser‑known narratives.
From July 7-17, journalists from five Indiana dailies partnered with USA Today Company to illuminate the history, culture, and future of high school basketball in the Hoosier State.
From July 7-17, journalists from five Indiana newspapers team up to tell the story of Indiana high school basketball, its deep roots, and its future, as part of the national America 250 celebration.
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.
Mishawaka Marian defeated John Glenn 3-1 in a Class 3A Sectional 19 baseball game, highlighted by Isaac Gill's 11 strikeouts and Ryne O'Hara's decisive RBI single. The Flyers will meet Culver Academies in the semifinals before a June 1 championship at Plymouth's Centennial Park.
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.
With a 22‑3‑1 record and a No. 6 ranking in MHSAA Division 3, the Brandywine Bobcats are preparing for a district showdown that could end an 18‑year title drought.
Ryen Diaz threw a complete-game shutout, allowing just two hits and three walks while striking out three. Goshen's defense and strategic bunting complemented the pitching performance, leading to a 6-0 victory that strengthens their conference standing.