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High School

Mishawaka reflects on extra inning win over Northridge

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Matt Loch
Mishawaka reflects on extra inning win over Northridge at Four Winds Field on Monday night.

High School

Mishawaka outlasts Northridge in NLC thriller

Updated: May. 17, 2022 at 12:05 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Northridge visits Mishawaka at Four Wind Field in South Bend, in NLC baseball action.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame Softball makes NCAA tournament as #2 seed in Evanston Regional

Updated: May. 16, 2022 at 2:32 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
The Irish are Evanston-bound for the NCAA tournament, learning their fate along with the rest of the country on Selection Sunday.

High School

Clay Softball hosts 6th annual Strike Out Cancer tournament

Updated: May. 14, 2022 at 11:06 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
Saturday was the 6th annual edition of the Clay Colonials’ “Strike Out Cancer” event, a fundraiser near and dear to their head coach Katie Rodriguez.

News

Jerome Bettis graduates from Notre Dame

Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 2:31 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Bettis, who dominated on the gridiron for the Fighting Irish and the Pittsburgh Steelers, has completed his degree from the Mendoza College of Business.

Pro Sports

Guardians-White Sox game postponed by COVID-19 outbreak

Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 2:15 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Major League Baseball released a statement saying only there were “multiple positive COVID-19 tests” within Cleveland’s organization.

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs host ‘Education Day’ at Four Winds Field

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:30 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Thanks to 4,000 kids and teachers, the Cubs played in front of their largest—and loudest—crowd of the season.

High School

Marian boys’ basketball team recognized at St. Joseph County commissioners meeting

Updated: May. 4, 2022 at 5:38 PM EDT
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By Mark Peterson
Team members were recognized at Wednesday’s meeting of the St. Joseph County Board of Commissioners, where they were recognized as “Youth of the Month.”

High School

IHSAA announces new basketball sectional pairings

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:44 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
IHSAA announces sectional pairings for girls and boys basketball for 2022-24.

High School

IHSAA announces 2022-24 football sectional pairings

Updated: May. 3, 2022 at 3:23 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
IHSAA announces new sectional pairings for high school football for the next 2 years.
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10 Day Forecast

High School

Indiana high school sectional baseball, softball pairings released

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 3:50 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
Indiana high school baseball and softball sectional pairings were released Sunday. Here’s a look at the action coming up in our area.

Notre Dame

Kyren Williams hears name called, undrafted Irish find NFL landing spots

Updated: May. 2, 2022 at 3:21 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
While Kyren Williams and Kyle Hamilton were the only Notre Dame players to be selected in this year’s draft, the undrafted free agent market moves fast.

Notre Dame

Kyle Hamilton selected 14th by Baltimore Ravens in 2022 NFL Draft

Updated: Apr. 28, 2022 at 9:43 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders and Matt Loch
Now-former Notre Dame safety Kyle Hamilton is one step closer to his dream of playing in the NFL after being selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 14th pick in this year’s NFL Draft Thursday.

Notre Dame

ND baseball, softball sweep weekend series vs. ACC opponents

Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 2:58 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
Notre Dame baseball and softball each swept their conference opponents this weekend

Notre Dame

Gold Team gets walkoff win in annual Blue-Gold Game

Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch and Drew Sanders
As time expired, true freshman quarterback Steve Angeli ran 10 yards for the game-winning touchdown, lifting his team over Blue, 13-10.

National

Tigers’ Cabrera gets 3,000th hit; 33rd player to reach mark

Updated: Apr. 23, 2022 at 10:17 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera has gotten the 3,000th hit of his decorated career, becoming the 33rd major leaguer to reach the mark and the first player from Venezuela to accomplish the feat.

News

Notre Dame unveils new 2022 shirt

Updated: Apr. 22, 2022 at 6:41 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The shirt is believed to be the single highest selling annual piece of college athletic apparel in the nation.

Notre Dame

Irish QB Tyler Buchner to miss Blue-Gold Game due to injury

Updated: Apr. 20, 2022 at 12:30 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Notre Dame quarterback Tyler Buchner will not play in Saturday’s Blue-Gold Game due to an ankle injury.

High School

SB Washington plays first baseball game since 2019

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 11:49 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
South Bend Washington plays their first baseball game since 2019.

High School

Penn softball coach Beth Zachary reaches 300 career wins

Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 5:41 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Penn softball team beat John Glenn Wednesday night, marking the 300th win for head coach Beth Zachary.

Sports

Clay softball is young, but doesn’t lack leadership

Updated: Apr. 13, 2022 at 12:10 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
The South Bend Clay softball team is defending NIC South division champs, something they did last year with only freshmen and sophomores.

Notre Dame

Former ND forward Maya Dodson drafted by Phoenix Mercury

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:05 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Dodson will join two former Irish players—Skylar Diggins-Smith and Brianna Turner—in the desert.

Pro Sports

Indiana Fever drafts four players in first round of 2022 WNBA Draft

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 1:00 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The 2022 WNBA Draft was a historic one for the Indiana Fever, who became the first team to have four picks in the first round.

High School

Local high school baseball & softball highlights & scores - Monday, April 11

Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 12:51 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
The weather was finally cooperative here in Michiana, allowing local high school baseball and softball games to take place Monday.

Notre Dame

Irish not worried about depth chart during spring football

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 8:10 PM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Defensive Coordinator Al Golden made it clear over the weekend that spring ball is not for figuring out the depth chart.

Sports

Jeff Jeffers inducted into Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 6:56 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Family and friends of former WNDU Sports Director Jeff Jeffers can now say he had a Hall of Fame career.

Basketball

Indiana Fever president Dr. Allison Barber talks WNBA draft, community engagement

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 12:23 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
Indiana Fever president Dr. Allison Barber spoke with 16 News Now in advance of the 2022 WNBA draft to discuss the team’s unprecedented four first-round picks, community engagement in the state of Indiana, and much more.

Notre Dame

Putz shines as Notre Dame Baseball sweeps weekend series with Clemson

Updated: Apr. 11, 2022 at 12:58 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
The #6 Notre Dame baseball team remains undefeated in the month of April after a weekend series sweep of ACC opponent Clemson.

Notre Dame

OC Rees ‘pleased’ with QB progress in Spring practice

Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 11:56 PM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
While the team certainly isn’t ready to name their new field general in April, we learned Saturday that there have been encouraging signs from those who could be next in line.

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs drop season opener to Quad Cities in extra innings

Updated: Apr. 9, 2022 at 12:34 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
After a long offseason, minor league baseball is finally back at Four Winds Field!

Sports

Jeff Jeffers to be inducted into Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Association Hall of Fame this weekend

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 5:28 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
During his four decades as sports director, Jeff was known as “the dean of local sports.” But those who had the privilege of working with him knew his knowledge went beyond sports.

News

South Bend’s minor league baseball team continues to develop, thrive

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 7:09 PM EDT
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By Mark Peterson
Andrew Berlin has invested some $32 million of his own money in stadium improvements and in building apartments beyond the outfield.

High School

John Glenn baseball team focused on winning sectional title this season

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:14 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
The Falcons touched on their goals for the upcoming season during Thursday’s practice—but one goal in particular was universal.

Notre Dame

ND Spring Football: Familiar face returns to lead offensive line

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Harry Hiestand returns to lead a promising unit that started slow last season but found its footing as the year went on.

High School

Penn baseball falls to Carroll (Fort Wayne), 10-1

Updated: Apr. 8, 2022 at 12:25 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
The Chargers had three runs on the board before the Kingsmen could produce one run.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame football officially announces 2023 game vs. Tennessee State

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 12:31 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Notre Dame Head Coach Marcus Freeman and Athletic Director Jack Swarbrick held a joint press conference on Wednesday to announce the 2023 week two meeting between the Irish and the Tennessee State Tigers at Notre Dame Stadium.

South Bend Cubs

Pitching expected to be biggest strength for South Bend Cubs in 2022

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
This year’s team has a lethal pitching staff that has some of the organization’s top-ranked prospects in the starting rotation and bullpen.

Notre Dame

Irish football adds veteran defensive lineman from Harvard in transfer portal

Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 12:35 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
Grad student Chris Smith announced his transfer from Harvard to Notre Dame, switching his previous commitment to Minnesota.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame football announces home game against Tennessee State in 2023

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 3:46 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
It will be the first time in program history the Irish will face a Historically Black College and University (HBCU).

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs enter first season under new manager Lance Rymel

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:19 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
It will be the 34th year of minor league baseball in South Bend, but it will be the first under new manager Lance Rymel.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame softball scores two late runs in come-from-behind win over Northwestern

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:27 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Irish scored two runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to take the lead for good over one of the best teams in country.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame baseball defeats Butler 5-2, picks up fifth-straight win

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:23 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
The Irish are now 17-5 on the season.

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs prepare for new minor league rules

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:38 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
There are a couple of rule changes for Minor League Baseball—and fans should know about them before heading out to Four Winds Field.

South Bend Cubs

South Bend Cubs gearing up for opening day on Friday

Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 12:33 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Armed with a talented roster and a new manager in Lance Rymel, the Cubs are on the hunt for their first Midwest League championship since 2019.

National

Tiger Woods says he’s planning to play the Masters

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 6:45 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
There had been plenty of signals in recent days that Woods was on the cusp of deciding it was time to play again.

News

ND Football: Stuckey leans on NFL experience while coaching

Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 12:27 AM EDT
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By Matt Loch
New wide receivers coach Chansi Stuckey has something that a lot of coaches around the country don’t have—recent pro experience.

Pro Sports

Wanatah native, Oakland A’s pitcher Sean Manaea traded to San Diego Padres

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 12:29 PM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Manaea, who was raised in Wanatah, played at South Central High School before transferring to Andrean High School in Merrillville for his senior season.

Notre Dame

ND Football: Receiver room emphasizing attention to detail under Stuckey

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 1:41 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
New Notre Dame wide receivers coach Chansi Stuckey says he’s hoping to bring the focus and attention to detail that’s worked for him and pass it along to the Irish receivers this season.

Notre Dame

Irish softball beats Georgia Tech 13-12 on walk-off single in extra innings

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 1:21 AM EDT
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By 16 News Now
Miranda Johnson hit a single with the bases loaded in the bottom of the ninth inning, driving in Emma Clark for the game-winning run.

Notre Dame

ND Football: Spirit of competition helping Irish gel in spring practices

Updated: Apr. 3, 2022 at 1:28 AM EDT
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By Drew Sanders
With an almost entirely new coaching staff, many of the players and coaches are still getting a feel for the full potential of this year’s squad.
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