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Indiana high school football rivals condemn podcast comments ahead of playoff showdown
One of Central Indiana's best high school football rivalries over the last two decades has been the nearly annual showdown between Center Grove (IN) and Warren Central (IN). With the two scheduled to play once again on Friday, Nov. 13, in the regional round, a podcast not affiliated with either school may have added some more fuel to the fire. According to a report from Kyle Neddenriep of the IndyStar, part of the USA TODAY Network, the two schools districts issued a joint statement on Wednesday, expressing “disappointment and frustration” following podcast clips that appeared earlier in the day. While the podcast is not directly tied to Center Grove, statements came from a podcast on YouTube called “Inside Center Grove Football.” The comments took shots at Warren Central football players, stating that the team had multiple 20- and 21-year-olds. In another clip that surfaced, the two hosts also took shots at the reading capabilities of the players. “Today we became aware of disparaging and unacceptable comments that were made about Warren Central High School during a podcast called Inside Center Grove Football,” Center Grove director of communications Wes Anderson said in a statement released by both schools . “Neither this
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Bellmont runs past Woodlan on Banner Night
Bellmont scored 20 straight points across halftime and beat Woodlan 54-13 Friday at home. The run turned a 26-10 lead into 46-10 on the night Bellmont unveiled its banner from last year’s 3A state championship. The Bellmont girls led from the first basket of the game, an Ashley Bleke...
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Inside the turnaround of Muncie Central football under coach Kyle Buresh
MUNCIE — For the first time in two decades, Muncie Central football is playing deep into November . The Bearcats are getting ready to play in a regional championship for the first time since 2006 after shocking previously undefeated Logansport with a 31-27 sectional championship victory on Friday, Nov. 6. Before taking down the Berries — who ended their 2025 season a year ago — the "Cardiac 'Cats" defeated Yorktown for the first time since 2016 with a 28-27 classic in the sectional semifinals . The Bearcats (9-3) will hit the road to take on Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger (11-1), the No. 1 team in Class 4A and reigning 4A state champions, for the regional title Friday, Nov. 13 at 7 p.m. Muncie Central has talent in spades. The offense is led by breakout junior quarterback Mason Ferguson, powerful senior running back Rex Vargas and a trio of playmakers at wide receiver with seniors Kye Hiatt and Doiron Montgomery plus junior Carlos Echols Jr. Defensively, the Bearcats are loaded in the trenches with senior Isaiah Amerson and junior Demarshuwn Clemens forming a powerful duo of defensive ends while Hiatt, Montgomery and Echols bring their playmaking abilities to the secondary. The
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Friday Night, Decided: Wapakoneta Upsets No. 1 Celina, Coldwater and St. Henry Keep Winning
Friday, Nov. 13, 2026, was the OHSAA regional semifinal round — 56 games statewide, all at 7 p.m. — and for the local teams it was a night of upsets and survivors. Two No. 1 seeds fell at home: Wapakoneta knocked off top-seeded Celina 28-7, and Clear Fork throttled undefeated Ottawa-Glandorf 35-9. But the MAC went 4-1 on the night, with Coldwater, St. Henry, Marion Local and New Bremen all advancing to regional finals Friday, Nov. 20.
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SGA approves “The Residential Laundry Cost Reduction Act”
Ball State’s Student Government Association unanimously passed legislation Wednesday, Nov. 11, that hopes to lower the cost of residential laundry services for students. “The Residential Laundry Cost Reduction Act,” co-authored by Selorm Asamoah and Zander Hudson and sponsored by Arlene Thompson, “seeks to improve student access to essential residential services by addressing the financial and logistical barriers associated with laundry facilities and residence halls,” according to the legislation.
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Muncie Central at Bishop Dwenger regional football updates, final score
Muncie Central football won its first sectional title in 20 years last week . Now, it seeks its first regional crown in that same timeframe. The Bearcats (9-3) are making the trip to Fort Wayne to take on No. 1 Bishop Dwenger (11-1) in an IHSAA Class 4A regional championship game. Muncie Central pulled off upsets over Yorktown and unbeaten Logansport in the sectional semifinals and final, respectively, to get to this point. Can they pull a third and keep this magical season rolling? More: Inside the turnaround of Muncie Central football under coach Kyle Buresh Below were our updates from the IHSAA Class 4A football regional championship game between Muncie Central and No. 1 Fort Wayne Bishop Dwenger! Class 4A regional: Muncie Central at Bishop Dwenger updates End of the season for Muncie Central 🏈FINAL SCORE @MuncieCentralFB - 14 @FWBDSaints - 40 A magical run by the @MCHSBearcats comes to an end after their first sectional title in two decades. The fans in purple cheer the “Cardiac ‘Cats” off the field one last time… pic.twitter.com/KUpUKb1SU3 — Cade Hampton (@CadeHamp10) November 14, 2026 🏈TOUCHDOWN @MuncieCentralFB @MasonFerguson09 launches a 35-yard bomb to @khiatt_7 for the score. @MCHSBearcats leaving here with something!
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Doan Drive construction to affect traffic at Bishop Luers High School next week
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Bishop Luers High School announced on Facebook that a portion of Doan Drive will be closed to through traffic beginning Monday due to construction. This will affect student drop-off and pickup. The closure extends from the four-way stop at Noll Street and Doan Drive to...
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HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS: Carroll football falls big to Carmel, Bishop Dwenger dominates Muncie Central
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - The season has come to an end for SAC Champion Carroll as the Chargers fell short of the Regional title with a 38-7 loss at home to Carmel. Despite an early touchdown strike from Gabe Frisinger to Harry Scheele, the Charger offense was unable to find its footing as it went scoreless the rest of the night. Frisinger passed for 269 yards, a touchdown and two interceptions.
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Miami Middle School alumni and staff celebrate 50 years
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WPTA) - Miami Middle School celebrated 50 years of education, memories and school pride on Saturday. The school opened in 1976 and is named after the Miami Nation of Indians. Former students, teachers and faculty were all invited to the celebration, which went until about 1 p.m.
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Castle Marching Knights nab national first place title
INDIANAPOLIS — The Castle Marching Knights have won their division of the 2026 Bands of America Grand National Championships at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The band placed 1st in Class AAA. They also won an award for Visuals. In September, the Castle Knights announced they would be marching in the 2027 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day […]