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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 · 3d

WNDU

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Friday Night Frenzy: High school football sectional and district final scores, highlights

MICHIANA (WNDU) - High school football playoff action heated up across Michiana tonight, with several area contenders bringing home championship hardware. Titles were on the line across both states: Indiana teams hoisted sectional trophies, while Michigan squads claimed district titles in the 11-player tournament and regional honors in 8-player play.

Indiana · 4d
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WTHR

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Indiana high school marching bands compete during ISSMA State Finals

Carmel, IN · 3d

eaglecountryonline.com

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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 · 4d
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agricultureofamerica.com

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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 · 4d

martinsvillechamber.com

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Google investment brings new fiber optic career training to Ivy Tech Bloomington

BLOOMINGTON – Ivy Tech Community College Bloomington will expand workforce training opportunities in the Indiana Uplands region through a new initiative made possible by a $3 million investment from Google to the Ivy Tech Foundation. The investment will support the launch of fiber optic and network installer training programs...

Bloomington, IN · 5d

WISH-TV

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School districts weigh budget plans after Indiana referendum results

Voters in at least two dozen Indiana school districts approved measures Tuesday to collect more property taxes, while 12 referendums failed. School leaders are now preparing for what the results could mean for their budgets. In Indianapolis and Hamilton County, voters approved most referendums to help fund their local schools. In Hamilton County, voters approved […]

Indianapolis, IN · 6d

Indiana Daily Student

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SATIRE: IU student pushes sandal scandal on campus

Editor’s note: The contents of this column are intended for satirical and entertainment purposes and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the IDS or its staffers. The scenarios mentioned are fictional. Indiana University senior Tom Wells woke up Monday with a heavy sigh. He didn’t have class until...

Bloomington, IN · 6d

The 74

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Indianapolis Voters Overwhelmingly Pass Tax for Charter and District Schools

Indianapolis voters on Election Day overwhelmingly backed the first-ever tax to be split between city and charter schools, a major step in a years-long movement by charter advocates to become equal partners in educating student. Voters passed the tax 63% to 37%, to maintain funding for the Indianapolis Public Schools for four years, while giving charter […]

Indianapolis, IN · 5d

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Sheridan Community Schools looks ahead following referendum outcome

Sheridan Community Schools (SCS) is beginning the process of evaluating its financial future following the outcome of its operating referendum in the Nov. 3 election. Superintendent Dave Mundy expressed disappointment in the outcome, but ultimately thanked the community members who participated in the election and those who volunteered their time to share information and answer questions about the referendum.

Sheridan, IN · 6d

MaxPreps

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MaxPreps Top 25 high school football scores: No. 14 Brownsburg faces Ben Davis in second round of Class 6A playoffs

Only nine MaxPreps Top 25 teams are in action this week led by No. 14 Brownsburg (Ind.) looking to extend its winning streak to 30. The back-to-back Class 6A state champs face Ben Davis (Indianapolis) in the second round of the playoffs Friday. Brownsburg has won every game by at...

Brownsburg, IN · 5d

indianacitizen.org

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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 · 5d

WISH-TV

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The Zone will have highlights from these 22 sectional championship games

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Trophies are on the line on Friday in high school football. The Zone has it covered all season long, and will have highlights from the following 22 games in the sectional championship week of the state tournament, airing on WISH-TV and WRTV at 11:08 p.m. on Friday night. New Palestine at Cathedral […]

Indianapolis, IN · 6d

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Purdue Names Retired Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay Silveria as President

Purdue University is preparing for another major leadership transition, one that could help shape the future of Indiana agriculture, agricultural research, veterinary medicine and higher education for years to come. Retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Jay B. Silveria, president of the University of Arkansas System, will become Purdue’s 14th...

West Lafayette, IN · 5d

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Rising Sun Teacher Earns Ivy Tech Presidents Award for Dual Credit Instruction

Educators and faculty members were honored at last week's annual awards program. Andrea Levi receives the Ivy Tech Presidents Award for Dual Credit Instruction. Photo courtesy Rising Sun High School. (Rising Sun, Ind.) - Andrea Levi has earned a prestigious honor from Ivy Tech Community College. Levi was in Franklin,...

Rising Sun, IN · 5d

MaxPreps

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Preseason MaxPreps Top 25 high school basketball rankings: No. 21 Fishers

2025-26: 24-1 National ranking: No. 38. State championships: One (2024) Height: 6-4 | Class: Senior (2027) Height: 6-2 | Class: Sophomore (2029) Height: 6-1 | Class: Senior (2027) National rank: No. 68 | Status: Auburn commit. F — Max Hopkins. Height: 6-8 | Class: Sophomore (2029) National rank: Unranked...

Fishers, IN · 6d

Indiana Daily Student

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IU’s ReUse Pass container program: Where it’s at after 3 years

Indiana University took steps towards a more eco-friendly campus through the ReUse Pass container program. The free program is owned by a company called Topanga and allows students to reduce resource consumption by checking out and returning reusable to-go containers, according to the company’s website. Ken Field, the director...

Bloomington, IN · 5d

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Westfield community bids farewell to current Shamrock Springs Elementary building

Hundreds of former students, staff, families, and community members gathered at Shamrock Springs Elementary on Thursday, Oct. 29, for a farewell open house celebrating the building’s more than 30 years of history before the school transitions to its new facility. The evening brought together generations of Shamrocks who returned...

Westfield, IN · 6d

WRBI Radio

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St. Mary School Names Honor Roll

(Greensburg, IN) — St. Mary School – Greensburg has announced its All A and A-B Honor Roll. A total of 164 students in grades three through eight made the lists. 114 students earned all A’s. Another 50 students made the A-B list. The lists below are organized by grade.

Greensburg, IN · 6d

The Courier & Press

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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 · 6d