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Indianapolis Star
2 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Sunsets, sports and suds: See the summer around Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS Ethan Plumier, assistant property manager at Goose Pond, demonstrates how to use a frog gig Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' annual frog gigging night. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar A bullfrog sits in the water Saturday, June 21, 2025, at Goose Pond in Linton, Indiana. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar The restored Bell Ford Covered Bridge on Geist Greenway in Fishers. Supplied By Hamilton County Parks And Recreation Hole 17, an intimidating Par 3 at Purgatory Golf Club in Noblesville, is nicknamed "Hell's Half Acre." Purgatory Golf Club Charlie Noble and his daughter, Kayla, 17, of Noblesville, listen to instructions Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Indiana Department of Natural Resources' annual frog gigging night. Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin (1) walks off the court Sunday, June 22, 2025, after Game 7 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar A fan reacts to the loss Sunday, June 22, 2025, after a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans cheer at the end of the second quarter Sunday, June 22, 2025, during a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans wait to enter the arena Sunday, June 22, 2025, before a watch party at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis for Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Grace Smith/IndyStar LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JUNE 22: Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever steals the ball from Kiah Stokes #41 of the Las Vegas Aces in the first quarter of their game at T-Mobile Arena on June 22, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ethan Miller, Getty Images Lucas Peltier, Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Nathan Simpson (6) celebrates Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the team won the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hoists the trophy Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hugs Valparaiso infielder Drayden Wilcox (9) on Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Trent Gill (2) dives into home plate Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar The Boone Grove Wolves celebrate Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the IHSAA class 2A baseball state final in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Boone Grove Wolves celebrate Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the IHSAA class 2A baseball state final in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Andrean 59ers celebrate winning the class 3A IHSAA baseball state final Friday, June 20, 2025, in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Indianapolis Lutheran Saints celebrate their victory Friday, June 20, 2025, after the class 1A IHSAA baseball state final in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indiana Pacers super fan Michael Hopson poses Thursday, June 19, 2025, ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Heritage Christian's Tate LaBrune walks to the next hole Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during the IHSAA boys golf state final at Prairie View Golf Course in Carmel. Grace Hollars/IndyStar A tree branch narrowly missed IndyStar Multimedia Journalist Michelle Pemberton while retrieving cameras from her car on Wed. June 18, 2025, in Indianapolis. 'The siren sounded, no rain or wind yet, so I grabbed my cameras from my car and a large gust of hit, so i started running. I heard a large crack I knew was our large tree, so I kept running.' Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Indianapolis International Airport Fire Department aircraft rescue and firefighting vehicles douse the aircraft fire fighting simulator Wednesday, June 18, 2025, during a multi-agency emergency training exercise to evaluate airport emergency operations plans at the Indianapolis International Airport. HG Biggs/IndyStar Emilie Sweet is an interpretive naturalist at Fort Harrison State Park. Photo taken Friday, June 13, 2025. Kelly Wilkinson/IndyStar Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon (4) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) express frustration with each other Tuesday, June 17, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans sit during a timeout Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at a game between the Indiana Fever and the Connecticut Sun at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton (0) hangs his hands on the net Monday, June 16, 2025, ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Christine Tannous/IndyStar Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) celebrates Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The Indiana Fever defeated the New York Liberty, 102-88. Grace Smith/IndyStar Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Zach Adamson waves a pride flag with fellow protesters on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar A rider on the Pickled Peddler waves to protesters on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Protesters gather Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Parade participants wave from a float Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar A parade participant shows off their skills with a flowstar as spectators cheer Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. According to Indianapolis Fire Marshall, Deputy Chief Michael Beard, Indy Pride estimated around 30,000 attended the parade. HG Biggs/IndyStar Parade participants block protester's religious signs Saturday, June 14, 2025, during the Indy Pride Parade in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Protesters chant and march on Saturday, June 14, 2025, during a 'No Kings' protest at the Indiana Statehouse in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar A family watches planes come and go at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar An adult takes a child on a pretend airplane ride at the Indianapolis International Airport on Thursday, June 5, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar A fan celebrates Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Former Indiana Pacers player Reggie Miller, with son Ryker, on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans during a timeout Wednesday, June 11, 2025, during Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana Pacers fan Micheal Hopson watches warms up ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Christine Tannous/IndyStar A graphic is displayed on the JW Marriott on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals between the Indiana Pacers and the Oklahoma City Thunder in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) throws the ball Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Indianapolis Colts players gather together Tuesday, June 10, 2025, during NFL Colts mandatory mini camp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar IndyStar Environmental Reporters, Sophie Hartley and Karl Schneider, visit Belmont Beach and it's deadly low head dam on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, in Indianapolis. Michelle Pemberton/IndyStar Lauren Roberts is removed from the City Council building by sheriff's deputies Monday, June 9, 2025, during a City-County Council meeting in Indianapolis. Roberts flew to Indianapolis to address the council members regarding the Hogsett administration's handling of the alleged abuse against her by top Hogsett aide Thomas Cook. Council President Vop Osili ordered a sheriff's deputy to escort Roberts out of the council chambers when she refused to stop talking. HG Biggs/IndyStar Brianna Dines holds a sign calling for Mayor Joe Hogsett's resignation Monday, June 9, 2025, during a City-County Council meeting in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar South Bend Washington's Adriana Swanson (left) and Pike's Jai Brown race in the 100 meter hurdles Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Carmel's Emily Norris grabs the baton from Carmel's Rebecca Belanger in the 4x100 meter relay Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. Grace Smith/IndyStar Indiana All_Star Julius Kirby shoots the ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Indiana All-Star Tre Singleton (10) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins (1) goes for the ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky (1) smiles for a photo with Indiana All-Star and Mr. Basketball Braylon Mullins on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Northview's Karsyn Buck competes in the high jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. Buck placed second in the event. HG Biggs/IndyStar Mishawaka's Tinayja Summers competes in the long jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Carmel's Emily Norris competes in the long jump Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the IHSAA annual girls state track and field finals in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Indiana All-Star Jaylah Lampley (2) rushes up the court Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Kentucky All-Star and Miss Basketball ZaKiyah Johnson (1) shoots the ball for a three point basket Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Indiana All-Star Brooke Winchester (11) reaches for a loose ball Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Jasper High School players celebrate the win of their number one doubles team during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament against Brebeuf Jesuit High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Brebeuf Jesuit High School junior Chloe Wendowski during an IHSAA Girls' Tennis State Championship Tournament match against Jasper High School, Saturday, June 7, 2025, at North Central High School. Doug McSchooler/for IndyStar Indiana All-Star and Miss Basketball Maya Makalusky shoots the ball against Kentucky All-Star Kenleigh Woods on Saturday, June 7, 2025, during the Indiana vs. Kentucky All-Star gameat Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Grace Hollars/IndyStar Athletes run in the 3200 meter relay Friday, June 6, 2025, during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar LaPorte's and Landyn Hunt embrace Friday, June 6, 2025, after competing in the 3200 meter relay during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar Goshen's Daniel Kinsey competes in the long jump Friday, June 6, 2025, during the IHSAA annual boys state track and field finals in Indianapolis. HG Biggs/IndyStar The Overgrown Pasture serves attendees Friday, June 6, 2025, during History on Tap, a beer festival featuring local beverages and restaurants, at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Grace Smith/IndyStar Sarah Withrow bakes laugenbrezel, German soft pretzels, on Friday, June 6, 2025, during History on Tap, a beer festival featuring local beverages and restaurants, at Conner Prairie in Fishers. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Valparaiso vs Evansville North in Class 4A baseball state championship
HIGH SCHOOL Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso fans cheer Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Nathan Simpson (6) celebrates Saturday, June 21, 2025, after the team won the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Evansville North holds the second plate trophy Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans lose a shoe on the field Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Valparaiso Trent Gill (2) dives into home plate Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hoists the trophy Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans watch the action Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Evansville North infielder Jake Wilke (11) throws the ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar A fan celebrates grabbing a foul ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Matthew Civanich (8) runs toward first as Evansville North Conner Watson (17) attempts to catch the ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Evansville North infielder Gideon Rice (12) smiles toward the crowd Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar A bird sits on the netting rope Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Dennis Malloy (10) celebrates Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Trent Gill (2) celebrates in the dugout Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso and Evansville North face off Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Trevor Fenters (12) smiles in the dugout Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar A Valparaiso fan cheers Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso infielder Drayden Wilcox (9) hits the ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso celebrates Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso Caden Crowell (7) hoists the trophy Saturday, June 21, 2025, after winning the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Evansville North Tyler Land (2) throws the ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Fans watch the action Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Grace Smith/IndyStar Valparaiso cheers on their teammate Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar Evansville North AJ Baggett (27) catches the ball Saturday, June 21, 2025, during the Class 4A state championship game between Valparaiso and Evansville North at Victory Field in Indianapolis. Valparaiso defeated Evansville North, 5-0. Grace Smith/IndyStar
Indianapolis Star
15-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
He thought his error was a season-ender... Then he scored winning run to send team to state final
MOORESVILLE – Evansville North left fielder Tyler Land seized the opportunity to atone for what looked like a season-ending mistake late Saturday night during the Class 4A semistate championship game against Center Grove. Land dropped a seventh inning fly ball from Grady Grant, allowing the runner to advance to second base. Grant moved to third on a wild pitch, putting the winning run 90 feet from home. Reliever Conner Watson got the Huskies out of the jam, forcing extra innings, but Land's redemption arc was not complete. Land led off the ninth inning with a single. Jake Wilke's double moved him to third, and Land came home on a wild pitch, scoring the eventual winning run and sending the Huskies to a 2-1 victory over the Trojans. Evansville North (25-8) advances to face Valparaiso (25-5) in the Class 4A championship game Saturday at Victory Field. "I was down, my head was down coming into the dugout and coach (Jeremy) Jones told me to keep my head up," Land said after his late-game error. "All my teammates had my back. They just said, 'flush it'. It didn't hurt the team, nothing to hang my head about, it was in the past." Overcoming Land's error was just one of the heroic efforts Evansville North used to hold off Center Grove. A walk and an error put a runner on third with no outs in the bottom of the eighth. With runners on the corners and one out, the Huskies moved their center fielder Mason Renfro to the infield, playing with just two outfielders to prevent anything on the ground from getting through. Reliever A.J. Baggett forced two fly ball outs, both to Land, ending the inning and setting up the Huskies' winning run in the ninth. "We talk a lot about culture and heart, and more than anything else — we don't kill the baseball, our defense is OK, pitching is pretty good, but more than anything else — we have heart," Jones said. "Ty made the mistake but we told him, 'That's OK.' For him to come up and hit that missile up the middle, I'm so proud of him." Land finished 2-for-4 with one RBI and one run scored. Daniel Cranick and Carson Conley added two hits each. Evansville North's ability to produce with runners in scoring position was something Center Grove failed to do all night. The Trojans left 12 runners on base and had just one hit with runners in scoring position. Carson Bush drove in Center Grove's lone run with an RBI single in the fifth. Evansville North starter Braden Perry, Watson and Baggett allowed just five hits and one earned run over nine innings. Kellen Thomson pitched five scoreless innings for Center Grove. Andrew Murphy took the loss, allowing one run and two hits over four innings, striking out five. "It's demoralizing," Center Grove coach Keith Hatfield said of the inability to score with runners in scoring position. "Six times we left two guys on, that's not normally what we do. ... To go through that and leave as many guys on base as we did, that's not characteristic." Heading to Victory Field puts Evansville North one win away from completing a Cinderella season. The Huskies started the season 2-2, pulled out three close wins before losing to Evansville Memorial 11-1. Evansville North went just 5-4 in the Southern Indiana Conference, but the Huskies caught fire when it mattered most and are heading to the championship game on a seven-game win streak. "It's never the same guy. It could be our 15th guy on the bench, it doesn't matter," Jones said. "These guys believe in each other, they love each other, they're truly a family. And I'm so proud of them."
Indianapolis Star
14-06-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Arm soreness couldn't keep North Central's Tristan Wilson from making one last start
MOORESVILLE – A recent MRI of North Central senior pitcher Tristan Wilson's arm revealed swelling and fluid in his elbow and a strain of the radial nerve in his shoulder. Every pitch sent shooting pain through his arm, but the right-handed starter took the mound for Saturday's Class 4A semistate semifinal against Evansville North anyway. Wilson fought through warmups, but after two pitches that failed to top 70 mph, coach Andy McClain pulled Wilson from the game. "You've known these guys for so long. You just want to give it your best and contribute somehow. I just felt like I owed it to them," Wilson said. "It meant everything," Wilson's brother, senior catcher Tanner added. "Obviously, we'd love for him to go. He's our guy. He's been a pitcher on this team for four years on varsity. I feel like when he's out there he gives us the best shot to win." Evansville North scored three runs off reliever Jack Carr in the first, providing more than enough run support for starter Conner Watson, sending the Huskies to a 6-0 win. Evansville North advances to face the winner of Franklin vs. Center Grove. Carson Conley hit a three-run home run. Mason Renfro and Aiden Vaught added RBI singles. "He has been fighting arm soreness all season," McClain said of Wilson. "He just goes out, guts it out and gives us as much as he can. ... Coach (Andrew) Dutkanych said his arm is really bothering him. We're going to go out and see what it feels like, but he just couldn't do it. "I feel bad for him because he's been a bulldog and gutted it out all year when his arm has been sore. ... He could've said, 'I'm going to play in college. I don't want to hurt my arm.' But the entire season he won some big games for us by gutting it out." Evansville North scored all six of its runs in the first three innings. Shortstop Jackson Dinnsen took the mound with two outs in the third. Dinnsen allowed an inherited runner to score before forcing a fly out to end the inning. Dinnsen used a lively slider to keep the Huskies off the scoreboard. The sophomore finished with six strikeouts over 4⅓ scoreless innings. Dinnsen's strong outing was only topped by Watson's. Watson faced the minimum through 6⅔ innings. The senior took a no-hitter into the sixth inning. Watson finished with seven strikeouts over seven scoreless innings.
Indianapolis Star
12-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Homers, gems and steals: Vote for IndyStar softball players of the week (May 5-10)
IndyStar will be recognizing the top softball players in Indiana with our players of the week poll, presented by YMCA of Greater Indianapolis. Scroll to the bottom of the article to vote. Voting is open until noon Friday. Congratulations to Evansville Memorial's Brianna Canaan on being voted Player of the Week for April 28-May 3! Canaan went 4-for-4 with a homer against Evansville Harrison and posted an RBI single in a win over Evansville North. She was brilliant in the circle, striking out 11 over five innings vs. Harrison, K'ing nine in a five-inning no-hitter at Princeton, collecting a three-inning save with five Ks vs. Evansville Mater Dei and striking out 14 over seven innings against Evansville North. Insider: Sadey Hughbanks 'owns the circle' as New Pal continues exceeding expectations — even its own Here were the top performers from the past week. Braun homered as part of a 3-for-3 performance vs. Southport on Tuesday, then collected an additional hit and two runs scored in a 12-inning win over Bethesda Christian. She also allowed just one earned run on three hits with 19 strikeouts in a complete game performance vs. the Patriots. She fanned nine in six innings vs. Living Water Homeschool. Caskey notched four hits, four runs scored and seven RBIs across four games last week. Her collection of hits included a home run and two doubles, and she also racked up 20 strikeouts over 18-plus innings. Collins went 5-for-6 with two doubles, a triple, eight RBIs and a couple steals during Saturday's county tournament. She went error-free in the field, too, playing first base in game one and catching the second. Feczko struck out 10 and allowed only two earned runs ion five hits in a 7-2 win over Roncalli, then struck out 10 and allowed only one earned run over five innings in a 13-3 win over Bishop Chatard in the City championship game. She also went 3-for-3, drew a walk and scored two runs against Carmel. The junior went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer, two runs scored and four RBIs in a 9-2 win over Southmont. She also notched a couple hits, an RBI, a run scored and stole a base between the second game vs. Southmont and Cascade. Helton batted .429 with six hits (a game-winning home run vs. Western Boone and three doubles) and seven RBIs. She also pitched 14 innings, striking out 14 and allowing a pair of unearned runs. Leffler batted 13-for-21 with a couple homers and a triple. She had four hits and four RBIs in a win over Ben Davis, and notched two hits and two runs scored in a win over Speedway. Liezert pitched 12 shutout innings, allowing just four hits, issuing only one walk and totaling 27 strikeouts. Her week was highlighted by a two-hit, six-inning shutout of Chesterton which included 12 Ks and a walk. She also pitched two scoreless innings with five Ks vs. Penn. The senior racked up five hits (three homers), five runs and five RBIs over four games. Her week was highlighted by a 2-for-4 performance vs. Lawrence Central that featured a couple homers, three RBIs and two runs scored. In three games, Putnam went 7-for-13 with four doubles, a homer, seven RBIs and four runs scored. Her best performance of the week was against Decatur Central, which saw her finish 4-for-6 with three doubles, a homer and five RBIs. The Raiders hurler pitched a no-hitter against West Lafayette, striking out 12 of the 22 batters she faced with zero walks. Odom also struck out six in three innings vs. Illiana Christian. She hit a grand slam vs. Lafayette Jefferson on Tuesday. The Cadets sophomore went 4-for-7 across games vs. Danville and Indian Creek. She homered and drove in three RBIs in a 6-0 win over Indian Creek. Parks also swiped a couple bases. Peckinpaugh racked up 10 strikeouts in a 13-5 win over Winamac, then added a dozen more vs. North Newton on Saturday, leaving her with over 300 for her career. She also went 2-for-2 with a homer vs. North Newton and 2-for-3 with a homer and three RBIs vs. Kankakee Valley. The sophomore spun a four-hit shutout with 11 strikeouts and zero walks in a 1-0 win over Hamilton Southeastern on Tuesday. Swank set three school records this week: Single-game strikeouts (19), season shutouts (4) and season home runs (5). The junior's record-setting week highlighted a 5-0 run that saw her total nine hits, seven runs, 11 RBIs, three doubles and two homers. IF POLL DOES NOT APPEAR, click here to vote.
