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Five Titans selected as Lilly Endowment Scholarship Finalists

One of the most prestigious and most desired scholarships by high school seniors is the county Lilly Endowment Scholarship, and this year the Titans have the lion’s share of finalists. Seven students were announced as finalists for this year’s award: one from Princeton Community High School, one from Wood Memorial High School and five from Gibson Southern High School.

Gibson County, IN · 3d
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Two Western KY students recognized as Presidential Scholars

Both were congratulated by Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman.

Henderson, KY · 11h

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A look at the top contenders in PAC high school girls basketball in 2026-27

The IHSAA girls basketball season began on November 2. The 2025-26 campaign was a good one for the PAC. Eight of the 13 conference teams finished with winning records — a good representation for the level of basketball being played in Southwestern Indiana. Gibson Southern won the conference after missing out in 2024-25. But it was Washington, the PAC runner-up, that was the furthest advancing team in the postseason, making its first semi-state appearance since 1996-97. More: Top IHSAA girls basketball games to watch across Southwestern Indiana As is the case every season, rosters will look different with seniors departing. But some may benefit more than others with a higher number of returners. As the season gets underway, it’s time to check in with the top eight PAC teams from last season. Gibson Southern Gibson Southern finished 17-7 last season with an undefeated PAC record. But it was also the first season in the last five for the Titans to finish without a postseason title. They lost the sectional semifinal to Reitz, 58-49. Gibson Southern coach Kyle Brasher said the team learned a lot last season. Among those lessons being the importance of each possession. “We really learned how much

Indiana · 1d

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Hearing from the Coaches of Week Eleven’s Game of the Week

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Week 12 of high school football is upon us and we’ve selected our game of the week!. It’s the sectional championship between the North Huskies and the Castle Knights. The Huskies and the Knights faced off in week one of the regular season. North...

Newburgh, IN · 1d
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North Daviess Seeks First Football Sectional Title Since 1993 Tonight

North Daviess is hoping to capture its first football sectional championship since 1993 tonight as the undefeated Cougars host Forest Park at Cougar Valley. Athletic Director John Mullen says the team’s 11 wins are a school record, and the community is invited to celebrate before kickoff. A tailgate party begins at 5 p.m. in the lower parking lot in front of the high school, featuring food while supplies last, games, prizes, and rally towels. Fans are encouraged to decorate their vehicles and bring food to share. Stadium gates also open at 5, with kickoff at 7 p.m. Hear live coverage on Razor 94.5, WRZR.

Elnora, IN · 16h

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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 · 1d

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Jasper Marching Wildcats seek state title

JASPER, Ind. (WEHT) — The Jasper Marching Wildcats are gearing up for the Indiana State Marching Band Finals. Jasper is hoping to dethrone North High School and take home the class B state title. Eyewitness News spoke with two seniors who tell us they are grateful for the opportunity to make history. “I’ve been doing this […]

Jasper, IN · 1d

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Sensory rooms now available to students and staff at USI

EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) — Three sensory rooms opened at the University of Southern Indiana. University officials say the rooms are open to all students, faculty and staff and are designed in a way to escape the chaos and business of college life. Each one has a collection of sensory tools from weight blankets to lights […]

Evansville, IN · 1d

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Vincennes University makes history with men’s and women’s wrestling programs

For the first time in more than two decades, Vincennes University is adding a new athletic program to its campus, introducing men’s and women’s wrestling for the 2026-27 season. With a roster of approximately 45 student-athletes, the Trailblazers are preparing to make history as the university’s first wrestling...

Vincennes, IN · 2d

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Trigg County Returns to Class 2A Playoffs Against High-Powered Owensboro Catholic

Trigg County returns to the Class 2A football playoffs Friday night to face a familiar opponent at the site of Curtis Higgins’ final game during his first stint as head coach 20 years ago. The Wildcats (4-6) travel to Owensboro Catholic (9-1) for a first-round matchup at Steele Stadium....

Trigg County, KY · 1d

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Caldwell and Hancock Headed in Opposite Directions This Season

It’s a playoff rematch Friday night when the Caldwell County Tigers take on the Hancock County Hornets. Caldwell made the 2-hour trek to Hancock last year but suffered a 41-0 setback in opening round action. The Hornets will be on the road this season, making the trip to Princeton...

Princeton, KY · 1d

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Kentucky State High School Football Playoffs; After surviving Caldwell, Tigers find familiar foe waiting in playoff opener

MURRAY — With a big 30-17 win over former district rival Caldwell County in Princeton Friday night, defending Kentucky Class 3A semi-state football champion Murray High answered some questions about its season and future in the postseason. Caldwell’s Tigers were ranked 10th in 2A with an almost perfect 8-1...

Murray, KY · 2d

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Memorial High School student earns perfect ACT score

Reese Voliva, a senior at Memorial High School, earned the highest possible ACT Composite score of 36. Voliva's achievement puts the student among about one-quarter of 1% of ACT test-takers who earn the top score, according to a community announcement. Among the U.S. high school graduating class of 2025, 2,958 of more than 1.38 million students who took the ACT earned a Composite score of 36. The ACT includes English, math and reading sections scored on a scale of 1 to 36. The Composite score is the average of those three section scores. Science and writing tests are optional. Their scores are reported separately and do not factor into the ACT Composite score. What a 36 ACT score represents “Earning a top score of 36 on the ACT is a significant accomplishment that signals a student’s readiness for the challenges ahead,” ACT CEO Steve Tapp said. “It opens doors to their future and is an achievement we’re proud to celebrate.” The ACT is a curriculum-based achievement exam measuring what students should have had the opportunity to learn in school. Students who earn a 36 Composite score have met all four ACT College Ready Benchmarks, according to the announcement. Meeting those

Evansville, IN · 3d

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Storm to face Glasgow in 3A Playoffs

The football team at Hopkins County Central will have a tall order on Friday as the Storm drew a road trip to Glasgow for the first round of the Class 3A UK HealthCare Sports Medicine State Football Tournament. It will be the first time the two programs will face each other on the gridiron.

Hopkins County, KY · 2d

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Storm hopes to defend District Title on Hardwood

After winning its first 7th District Championship since 2000, Hopkins County Central’s boys basketball program will look to build off of their recent success in the 2026-27 season. Last year the Storm went 18-10 on the season, 15-6 against the 2nd Region and a perfect 8-0 in the 7th District. They lost to Henderson County in the second round of the region tournament by one point, 56-55.

Madisonville, KY · 3d

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Grayson Co. Schools receive Crusade for Children grant earmarked for ‘students with complex communication needs’

Grayson County Schools has been awarded a substantial grant from WHAS Crusade for Children. The grant, in the amount of $18,000, will establish a district-wide Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Device Lending Library for students, according to Grayson County Schools. “This centralized inventory will give students with complex communication needs...

Grayson County, KY · 1d

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New farm-to-lunch table program puts beef from student-raised cows on western Ky. school’s menu

A new program at a western Kentucky high school aims to teach teens what it takes to raise cattle for food production, taking Hopkins County agriculture students from the classroom to the corral and, even, the butcher counter. Hopkins County Central High School launched the program earlier this year to...

Hopkins County, KY · 4d

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Maroons look to return to 2nd Region success

Coming off of a rough 2025-26 season where Madisonville North Hopkins only won six games in boys basketball, the Maroons are looking to return to the brand of success on the hardwood that fans expect out of the program. The team last made the 2nd Region Championship in 2025 and last won the region championship back in 2020.

Madisonville, KY · 4d

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It’s official: CCHS to host Daviess in grid playoffs

The high school football playoff schedule was finalized over the weekend and the Christian County Tigers will play Daviess County Friday night at the Stadium of Champions. The Tigers are 3-7 on the season and the Panthers enter the game 1-9. Christian County earned the No. 2 seed in the Class 6-A, District 1 standings based on their RPI ranking after the Tigers, McCracken County, and Henderson County tied for first place in the district standings at 1-1.

Hopkinsville, KY · 4d

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Hancock County Marching Hornets win Class A state championship

LEWISPORT, Ky. (WFIE) - Several local high school marching bands brought home top honors from the state finals over the weekend, including a new state championship. The Hancock County Marching Hornets won first place in Class A at the Kentucky Music Educators Association State Marching Band Championships. Also competing in...

Hancock County, KY · 4d