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Current Ball State LGBTQ+ athletes share their stories about being out on the athletic stage
If Estel Puiggros is walking through downtown Muncie with her partner, someone is looking. “There are always those moments that it is like, ‘I hope they are not staring at me because of this.’ But they probably are,” Puiggros said. Puiggros, a senior women’s basketball player, is...
A 40-year alliance: Brian Dudley is a staple with Wapahani baseball
If someone was to ask a Selma, Indiana, resident the definition of the word ‘success,’ they might say ‘Wapahani baseball.’ It seems accurate, as the Raiders are 828-320 in the last 40 years. The program has recorded 18 sectional titles, 13 Delaware County titles, eight regional...
Past Ball State athletes and staff reflect about the progression of acceptance for LGBTQ+ athletics, as well as navigating their own struggles
For many, finding an identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community is liberating. For Tracy Roller, it was like going through the wringer for nearly three decades. The former Ball State women’s basketball head coach officially resigned from her position April 2, 2008. However, she missed much of the 2007-08 campaign due to her ongoing alcoholism and mental health issues.
Muncie M.A.T.H Bowl students win state championship
MUNCIE, Ind. — Many hours of practice paid off for a group of West View Elementary students who are Indiana’s 2024 M.A.T.H. Bowl state champions. According to a news release, eleven West View fourth and fifth graders beat out 117 other schools from around the state to claim the title in the Red Class, which includes all schools with up to 162 students combined in fourth and fifth grades.
‘The program is still alive:’ Wapahani baseball defeats Alexandria on Raiders’ special night
In the last 20 years, Wapahani baseball has reached the state championship three times. Two of those teams were during the 2004 and 2014 seasons. The Raiders were the state runner-up in 2004 and the champions in 2014. Members of those squads found themselves on the same field as they were recognized before Friday’s contest with Alexandria-Monroe.
Area briefs: Motivate Our Minds golf fund-raiser set May 10
MUNCIE, Ind. — The Motivate Our Minds Golf Invitational is set for Friday, May 10, at Crestview Golf Course, 3325 S. Walnut St. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m., with a shotgun start scheduled for 1 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. All proceeds with...
Cowan baseball's offense shines in win against Wes-Del
Wednesday evening, the Cowan Blackhawks (3-4) traveled to Wes-Del (3-3) in a battle of Delaware County foes. After opening the season 3-0, Wes-Del has since dropped its previous two games and was looking to get back in the win column against a county rival. However, the Warriors never gained their...
Top-seeded Cardinals’ postseason run ends with upset loss to Lindenwood
Ball State men’s volleyball secured the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (MIVA) regular season title in 2023, earning the Cardinals the right to host the conference tournament. The red and white were unable to capitalize on their home court advantage roughly a year ago, falling to Ohio State in an emotional battle.
Ball State softball swept by Miami in mid-week doubleheader
Editor's Note: Daily News Sports reached out to head coach Helen Peña for postgame comments and did not receive a response. Facing the top team in the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the Ball State Cardinals (20-23, 7-10 MAC) had their hands full with the Miami RedHawks (34-6, 16-0 MAC). Despite...
Ball State Baseball falls to Purdue in midweek matchup
In its midweek matchup against Purdue, Ball State Baseball was outscored by ten runs and suffered a 13-3 loss. Each run from the Cardinals was due to solo homers from three different contributors; sophomore Blake Bevis, senior Decker Scheffler and junior Korbin Griffin. Outside of the three home runs, the Cardinals only produced two other hits on the day.
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