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Area Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

“As we approach Veterans Day, we’re reminded that service strengthens every community in Indiana,” said Gov. Braun. “Indiana’s Purple Star Schools reflect that same spirit of service by creating environments where military-connected students and families know they have our unwavering support and their contributions are recognized every day of the year.”

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Local school takes home the gold in ISSMA championship

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (WEHT) — A local southern Indiana school has taken home the gold in this year’s ISSMA Marching Band State Competition. Evansville North High School has taken home first place in the Class B State Finals at Lucas Oil Stadium. That is back-to-back state title win and makes it three total wins in the last […]

Indianapolis, IN · 1d

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Northeast Indiana marching bands place in top ten at ISSMA Finals

Several high school marching bands from Northeast Indiana placed in the top ten at the Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) Marching Band State Finals over the weekend.

Indiana · 15h

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Carroll clinches rare 4A state title three-peat over Center Grove

INDIANAPOLIS (WANE) – The three-peat is complete for Carroll girls volleyball. The Chargers held off a late rally from Center Grove to win Saturday’s 4A state title match in four sets (25-16, 25-18, 22-25, 25-17) Carroll is the sixth program in state history to win three consecutive state titles, and the first 4A program to […]

Greenwood, IN · 1d

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Rossville volleyball comes up short in first state championship game

INDIANAPOLIS — Throughout the 2026 postseason, Rossville volleyball defied the odds all the way to the state championship. But on Saturday, Nov. 7 in Gainbridge Fieldhouse, its dreams at chasing more history came to an end. Indianapolis Lutheran defeated the Hornets in a 3-0 sweep (25-19, 25-11, 25-21), earning its first Class 1A state title in school history. A season that brought Rossville its first semi-state win and state championship appearance has felt like a movie for coach Lexi Ellenwood. A noted fan of “Hoosiers,” her team fit the bill of a small-town school that battled from a rough start and put it together in the end. It didn’t result in a storybook ending like the film with a state title, but it doesn’t take away from how memorable of a year it’s been. More: Benton Central volleyball captures IHSAA Class 2A state title “The maturity that I’ve seen from them as high school girls has just been really impressive,” Ellenwood said. “The way they’ve been able to trust the team, trust the coaches, buy into what we're telling them and give their all … it’s just special, for sure.” After a 6-0 run in the middle of the first

Rossville, IN · 1d

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McCurry One of Six Finalists for Lilly Scholarship

Earlier this school year, a small group of seniors were notified that they had been invited to apply for the Lilly Scholarship. One of these students was Lyon McCurry. After completing the application, McCurry was selected as the only student in our school to be a finalist, along with five other students from Orleans and Springs Valley. All finalists wrote an essay, but McCurry made it to the interview stage of the process as well.

Orleans, IN · 3d

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Cathedral Ends Defending Champion New Palestine's Indiana High School Football Title Defense

No. 9 Cathedral defeats defending state champion New Palestine 24-21, ending the Dragons' Indiana high school football title defense.

New Palestine, IN · 2d

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LIMESTONE POST: Public School Supporters Sound Alarm as Voucher Program Grows

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a series called “Monroe County News: Unpacked,” a collaboration between WFHB Local News and Limestone Post, made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County. Indiana’s private school voucher program has made all the...

Bloomington, IN · 3d

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The Zone Extra | November 7, 2026

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — It was another action-packed week of high school sports across central Indiana, and The Zone Extra has you covered. The show begins with highlights from Cathedral’s showdown against New Palestine in the sectional championship. It was a rematch of last year’s sectional championship, but this time, Cathedral got the best of New […]

New Palestine, IN · 1d

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Top 4 finalists announced for The Zone Banner

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Student sections across central Indiana were outstanding once again this season, cheering on their teams and competing for the coveted spirit award, The Zone Banner. The four finalists for The Zone Banner are listed alphabetically: Click here to vote for your school to advance to the Top 2. Voting is just one […]

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Indiana High School Volleyball State Championships: Benton Central, Lutheran Capture Titles

The first two championships of the Indiana high school girls volleyball state finals delivered a dominant performance and a historic breakthrough Saturday at Ga

Indianapolis, IN · 11h

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Northeast Indiana schools make top 10 at ISSMA marching band State Finals

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Brownsburg's Streak Hits 30 With One More Win, and Indiana Football History Is Holding Its Breath

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Brownsburg is on the cusp of etching its name into Indiana high school football legend, just one victory away from joining an elite club of programs with 30 consecutive wins. […]

Brownsburg, IN · 3d

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Indiana high school marching bands compete during ISSMA State Finals

Carmel, IN · 1d

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Local Schools Earn Purple Star Designation

INDIANAPOLIS - As communities across the state prepare to honor Veterans Day, Indiana Governor Mike Braun is recognizing over 75 Indiana schools that have demonstrated their commitment to supporting military-connected students and families by earning or renewing the Indiana Purple Star School designation this year. “As we approach Veterans Day,...

Indiana · 2d

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Updated Indiana High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Sectional Matchups and State Finals Schedule

Updated 2026 Indiana high school football playoff brackets with all 48 IHSAA sectional championship matchups, scores and state finals schedule.

Indiana · 4d

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After reducing bond, Carmel school board questions $10M additional appropriation

Last month, the Carmel Clay Schools board of trustees reduced a bond to pay for facility renovations and other projects from $59 million to $55 million. So, at their Nov. 4 meeting, school board members said they were surprised to see a resolution tied to the bond appropriating an additional $10 million. The meeting agenda states the resolution will appropriate bond proceeds, but school board members – and the district’s chief finance officer – questioned the amount.

Carmel, IN · 11h

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Five FFA Members Named U.S. Presidential Scholars

INDIANAPOLIS (Friday, Nov. 6, 2026/National FFA Organization) – National FFA Organization is pleased to announce that five members from five different states have been named U.S. Presidential Scholars for 2026. These students are being celebrated for their achievements in academics, the arts, and career and technical education. Out of...

Indianapolis, IN · 2d

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Administration prohibits wired headphones connected to personal devices

Recently, this school has enacted a new ban on wired headphones connected to personal devices. The ban was put in place to help this school comply with Senate Enrolled Act 78, a new law restricting the use of personal devices during school hours. Principal Tim Phares said the new restriction...

Carmel, IN · 4d

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Photos: Edgewood Marching Mustangs celebrate fifth straight state title

Edgewood won the Open Class C title on Saturday (Nov. 7) at the 53rd Indiana State School Music Association (ISSMA) State Finals for High School Marching Bands. The competition took place at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. It was the band’s fifth consecutive Class C state championship and sixth overall....

Indianapolis, IN · 15h