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Indianapolis Star
a day ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Claire Larrison led Greensburg to state finals last season, now prepares for expanded role
Claire Larrison's expanded responsibilities and heightened expectations were officially set when the final horn sounded on last year's IHSAA girls basketball Class 3A state championship game vs. Norwell. The 2027 forward/wing led state runner-up Greensburg in points (16.5 per game), rebounds (7.7) and steals (2.1), and ranked second in assists (3.4). And with starters Mylie Wilkison and Leah West set to graduate, the Pirates' continued success would (will) hinge largely on the 5-10 Larrison's ability to maintain that production, despite increased attention from opposing defenses. So she has spent the past few months preparing accordingly. A 61% shooter from the field and 46% from 3, Larrison worked to hasten the release on her shot and focused on being more aggressive offensively (63-for-91, 69% at the line), while also adding strength so she's better equipped to handle abuse from opposing defenses and hold her own on the glass. Larrison's offensive versatility commands attention, but she embraces the opportunity to defend and dialed in this summer on improving her ability to guard players of all sizes — a necessary next-step in her progression, especially within the framework of a Greensburg defense that averaged 11.6 steals and limited opponents to 37.9 points per game. "Defense is the most important thing on the court, so I've been listening to how my coaches have been helping me adjust and working my hardest on that," Larrison said. "Leah, Mylie and Emma (McQueen) were huge parts of our team, so I'm really going to have to step up (and) be more aggressive and more of a more vocal leader," she later added. "So I've been working a lot, getting in the gym whenever I can and training whenever I can. I'm hoping I'll be able to fill all that whenever the school season comes." Larrison made a splash at the IBCA Showcase in June, going for 32 points and 14 rebounds against nationally ranked 2026 prospect Lola Lampley and 4A powerhouse Lawrence Central, and helped the Pirates overcome the absence of 2026 point guard Mary Harmon to compete with the likes of Hamilton Southeastern and Plainfield. Larrison has gained traction on the recruiting trail, as well. She already held offers from Marian and Indiana Wesleyan, and has since added Division I offers from Ball State, Evansville, Bradley and Oakland. "It's been stressful at times, but I'm just soaking it all in," said Larrison, who's taken visits to Ball State and Bradley and plans on taking more visits during the school year. "I'm enjoying my time and as the time gets closer, I'll hopefully be ready to make the right decisions. But it's been good so far."
Indianapolis Star
6 days ago
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Girls basketball recruiting: Offers rolling in for top junior, top-70 senior nearing decision, more
WESTFIELD – The AAU season is officially in the books, which means it's time to begin turning our attention to the upcoming high school girls basketball season. Let's get caught up with the latest recruiting news and commitments. Claire Larrison was (jokingly) hopeful she might avoid playing against Hannah Menser when Greensburg played Plainfield in a summer league game last month. Larrison had heard her IGB teammate and fellow 2027 prospect had been nursing an injury, but Menser was suited up and ready to go for their clash. "I was like, you're joking, right? Of course she played in our game," Larrison laughed. "Her shooting ability is crazy, how quickly she gets that shot off and the way it moves and spins — and she's so quick," Larrison continued. "Hannah's just such a great player." Menser's shot has been her calling card through two varsity seasons. A 5-8 guard and career 42% shooter (38% from 3), she averaged 17 points for the 17-win Quakers last season. She did this while averaging career-highs in assists (3.3), steals (2.9) and blocks (1.8), and a career-low in turnovers (1.7). "I've been looking to be more of a scorer and not just a shooter (this summer)," said Menser, who added Division I offers this offseason from Ball State, Bowling Green, Evansville and Purdue Fort Wayne. "Getting to my pull-up — that's one of my best shots, I just need to be able to get there. And I've been attacking more." The summer high school league also pushed Menser out of her comfort zone. Injuries to Abrielle Dugan (Plainfield's third-leading scorer) and Caroline Pugh forced her to become more of a vocal leader — a responsibility that doesn't necessarily come naturally for her. "I'm getting into it," Menser smiled. "It's been fun." Brooklynn Renn, ranked 70th nationally in her class by ESPN and fourth in the state by Prep Girls Hoops Indiana, will begin narrowing down her list and scheduling official visits after the AAU season, with plans of committing by the start of the upcoming high school season. "It will take some of the pressure and some of the stress off," said Renn, who picked up an offer from Kansas this week, adding it to a list which already included Cal, Clemson, Maryland, Marquette, Miami, Rutgers, West Virginia and Wisconsin, among others." I can play my senior year without worrying about it." A 6-3 forward and Indiana Junior All-Star, Renn fought through injury last season to average 15.6 points, 10.1 rebounds and 3.1 blocks (school-record 99) for the sectional runner-up Dragons. She shot 41% from the field, 36% from 3 and 71% at the line, and ranks second on the school's all-time rebounding list (715). Renn was tabbed to participate in the Girls Under Armour Association Future 60 event in June, but was unable to attend. Kamrah Banks recently announced her commitment to UCF. The 5-9 senior guard averaged 26.4 points on 54% shooting, 5.4 rebounds, 2.9 steals and 1.8 assists last season, according to MaxPreps. She averaged over 17 points, three assists and two steals as a freshman at Decatur Central, before transferring to Monteverde Academy for a year. Banks, who is nearing 1,000 career points entering the 2025-26 campaign, chose UCF over West Virginia, Kansas State, Kansas, BYU, Kentucky and Vanderbilt, among others. Vanessa Rosswurm, a key member of Norwell's Class 3A state championship team from a season ago, announced her commitment to Indiana Wesleyan. Rosswurm, a 5-8 Junior All-Star, averaged 22.4 points on 36% shooting, plus 6.5 rebounds and 3.5 assists this past season. She helped the Knights secure their first semistate championship since 1976-77 as a sophomore (finished runner-up to Gibson Southern). Norwell is set to move to 4A this season. A couple 2030 prospects are already beginning to draw high-D-I interest: ∎ Claire Stoops (Zionsville) has added offers from IU, Purdue, Virginia Tech, Michigan State and Iowa this summer. ∎ Quinn Sowder (Brownsburg) was recently offered by Purdue. She is dunking a toy basketball in her profile photo on X.
CBS News
30-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Dino's Sports Lounge closing its Greensburg location after 15 years
Dino's Sports Lounge is closing its Greensburg location after 15 years. The announcement was made on Sunday on the lounge's Facebook page, saying that the closure is happening "due to reasons out of our control." Dino's says they're extending a huge thank you to their staff and their guests, saying they "could not have done it without all of you." Comedian Jay Leno made national news last year when he was badly injured in a fall near the lounge when he says he tried to go down a steep, grassy hillside to get some of Dino's famous wings. While the Greensburg location is closing, Dino's says it's Latrobe location is remaining open 7 days a week.
CBS News
27-06-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Starving puppies dumped along trail in Greensburg
By: KDKA-TV intern Gianna Girol Three emaciated, dehydrated puppies were dumped along the Five Star Trail in Greensburg on Thursday, an animal shelter said. Ninth Life Rescue Center asked for help figuring out who abandoned the dogs, calling it an active investigation. "We are desperately seeking information regarding where they came from and who dumped them. Did you see someone on the trail carrying a box? Did your neighbors have puppies on Wednesday but not on Thursday? Call us," Ninth Life Rescue Center said in a Facebook post. Ninth Life Rescue Center says the dogs have almost no body fat, and their ribs and bones can be seen through their bodies. They also have puncture wounds on their bodies and broken teeth. The dogs are also not suffering from a pre-existing medical condition that would cause them to appear this way. "We are sad and angry about their conditions and complete lack of body fat. You can see every bone in their body, this didn't happen overnight. These are not sick puppies who got this way because of a medical condition, they were starving," Ninth Life Rescue Center said. (Photo: Ninth Life Rescue Center/Facebook) Many stepped in to care for the dogs An individual on the trail happened to open the moving box and found the dogs on the trail. Hoffman Kennels then responded and brought the dogs to the Ninth Life Rescue Center. Ninth Life Rescue Center says the dogs may not have survived outside in the box for very long due to the heat wave. They say that Hoffman Kennel's quick actions helped to save the animals' lives. The dogs are being cared for The center is providing the dogs with veterinarian care, feeding the dogs and giving them water every few hours to help them recover. Their bodies are currently adjusting to the nutrients and the feeding schedule. There is currently no information on how the animals ended up on the trail and why.
CBS News
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- CBS News
Art Maze installation turns Westmoreland County museum into interactive labyrinth
If you want to get lost in some "amazing" art this summer, you may want to head to Greensburg. Now through Aug. 17, the Westmoreland Museum of American Art is home to an elaborate one-of-a-kind Art Maze that's built for art lovers both young and old. The giant cardboard maze takes up an entire gallery at the museum and features beautiful murals by local artists. The museum says that, depending on how long you stop to admire the art, it takes anywhere from 15 to 30 minutes to get through. "The art maze is an interactive experience here at the Westmoreland Museum of American Art for all ages," said Dante DiAndrea, the public programs and internal events manager for the museum. "It is a collaboration with the museum and five local artists, as well as the California company A-MAZE-D. We worked with them to design and construct the maze and the five local artists, we worked with to actually paint the maze with vivid murals throughout the entirety of its surface." While the museum is free, the maze is a special exhibit. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids. Advance registration is encouraged but not required. For more information, click here.
