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News

Police respond to fight at Washington High School basketball game

Updated: 14 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
Police responded to a fight that broke out on Thursday evening at Washington High School.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame offensive coordinator Tommy Rees reportedly top target for Alabama OC job

Updated: 23 hours ago
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By 16 News Now
According to ESPN senior writer Chris Low, Rees has had discussions with Alabama head coach Nick Saban and is scheduled to be on campus Thursday to discuss the job opening.

Notre Dame

Freshman Cass Prosper filling in well for shorthanded Irish

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
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By Matt Loch
Despite the 17-year-old forward being tossed into the rotation earlier than some had anticipated, Coach Ivey said that Prosper has been thriving.

High School

Indiana high school girls basketball Sectionals: Scores and highlights

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 3:56 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Here’s a look at the Sectionals featuring schools in our viewing area.

News

Harold Welter named to Indiana Sportswriters and Sportscasters Hall of Fame

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 5:01 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The honor comes after finishing his final season on the air last spring.

National

Hall of Famer Bobby Hull, the Golden Jet, dies at age 84

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Hull was one of the most prolific scorers in NHL history, leading the league in goals seven times.

Basketball

Short-handed Irish fall to NC State in Raleigh

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 1:21 AM EST
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By Drew Sanders
Despite their best efforts without two key players, Notre Dame was ultimately beaten by North Carolina State, 69-65.

National

Chiefs top Bengals 23-20 on last-second kick for AFC title

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:26 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and DAVE SKRETTA
The Kansas City Chiefs top the Cincinnati Bengals in a 23-20 win and will face the Philadelphia Eagles in the Super Bowl.

National

Hurts, Eagles soar into Super Bowl, rout 49ers for NFC title

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:31 PM EST
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By The Associated Press and DAN GELSTON
The Eagles, who won the Super Bowl five years ago with a different coach and quarterback, will try to do it again behind the formidable duo of Hurts and coach Nick Sirianni.

High School

Washington girls basketball goes undefeated in 2022-23 regular season

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 2:47 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
With their win over LaPorte La Lumiere, the Panthers are now 23-0 on the season as they head into Sectionals on Tuesday night against Mishawaka.
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Notre Dame

Starling scores 22, Notre Dame holds on against Louisville

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 10:55 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Freshman J.J. Starling scored a season-high 22 points, Nate Laszewski added 17 and Notre Dame defeated Louisville 76-62 on Saturday despite seeing a 30-point second-half lead cut in half.

Penn Boys Basketball Coach Al Rhodes coaches 1,000th career game

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 2:08 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
His team improved to 16-1 on the season with an 80-41 win over the Goshen Redhawks on Saturday.

High School

ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Scores, highlights from Jan. 27, 2023

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:34 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for Roundball Roundup!

Sports

Suffocating defense leads No. 7 ND to 9th ACC win over No. 24 FSU

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:54 PM EST
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By Drew Sanders
The Irish rode a strong second-half performance to win big over their ACC foes, 70-47.

Sports

Mike Brey discusses ‘decommitments’ after his departure announcement

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 7:58 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Brey talked about the conservations he’s had with the three commits in regard to their future, whether that be at Notre Dame or elsewhere.

Notre Dame

Mabrey to play key role for Irish despite injury

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:14 AM EST
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By Matt Loch
Dara Mabrey is one of the most vocal leaders on the team, and she will still be in the huddle and on the sideline helping her teammates.

High School

Michiana high school hoops scores and highlights: 1/24/2023

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 12:18 AM EST
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By Matt Loch
High school basketball scores and highlights from across Michiana on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

Notre Dame

Irish men’s hoops falls short on the road again in loss at NC State

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 1:50 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The Fighting Irish were trailing by only three points with less than two minutes left in the game, but the Wolfpack were able to pull away and hold on for an 85-82 victory.

High School

Play Like a Girl: Adams goalie Taylor Kinkade changing the standard

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 7:08 PM EST
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By Waleed Alamleh
Changing a standard of any kind is a dream of athletes everywhere. But for one goalie on the John Adams High School varsity boys hockey team, changing standards isn't enough.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame guard Dara Mabrey out for rest of season with ACL injury

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 8:28 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Dara Mabrey suffered an ACL injury on Sunday afternoon against Virginia that will end her final season at Notre Dame.

High School

LaVille bowling team advances to Semi-State

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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By Matt Loch
The Semi-State round will be at Pro Bowl West in Fort Wayne.

High School

Michiana high school hoops scores and highlights: 1/23/2023

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 2:51 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
High school basketball scores and highlights from across Michiana on Monday, Jan. 23.

Girls Basketball

2023 sectional pairings released for Indiana high school girls basketball

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:56 PM EST
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By Drew Sanders
Sectional games are scheduled to begin Tuesday, Jan. 31, and run through Saturday, Feb. 4.

Basketball

Mabrey goes down in Irish home win over Virginia

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:49 PM EST
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By Drew Sanders
The No. 7 Fighting Irish women’s basketball team picked up a bittersweet win Sunday, beating Virginia 76-54 but losing veteran guard Dara Mabrey to a knee injury early.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame drops first game following Brey departure announcement

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:21 AM EST
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By Drew Sanders
Boston College took down Notre Dame by a final score of 84-72.

News

Irish fans react to Coach Brey’s departure

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 9:26 PM EST
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By Matt Gotsch
The Maryland native has been leading the Irish for 23 seasons, becoming the winningest basketball coach in Notre Dame history while accumulating over 480 wins in his time with the Irish.

High School

LaVille sweeps 58th TCU Bi-County Basketball Tournament

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 12:19 AM EST
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By Drew Sanders
The LaVille Lancers boys and girls’ basketball teams swept this year’s annual TCU Bi-County Basketball Tournament, each winning in close fashion in their final games.

High School

Michiana high school hoops scores and highlights: 1/21/2023

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 4:16 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
High school basketball scores and highlights from across Michiana on Saturday, Jan. 21.

High School

ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Scores, highlights from Jan. 20, 2023

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 11:44 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for Roundball Roundup!

Markus Burton becomes Penn’s all-time scoring leader in 66-52 win over Marian

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 3:41 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The moment fans were all waiting for came in the second quarter of Penn’s home matchup against crosstown rival Marian when Burton forced a steal and took it coast-to-coast for an easy layup.

Mike Brey addresses decision to leave Notre Dame, what’s next for him

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 10:59 AM EST
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By 16 News Now, Drew Sanders and Matt Loch
Brey was insightful, introspective, and admitted what many have known for weeks leading up to the announcement — that the Irish men’s basketball program needs a new voice.

Notre Dame

UPDATE: Former Irish forward Sam Brunelle won’t take court in ‘homecoming’ game against ND due to suspension

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 1:15 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Brunelle, who transferred to Virginia after spending three seasons at Notre Dame, will play at Purcell Pavilion when the Cavaliers visit on Sunday.

Notre Dame hoops fans thank Mike Brey for a ‘tremendous job’ as he announces plans to step away

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:23 PM EST
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By Drew Sanders
Despite the team’s recent struggles, the news was met with varying degrees of surprise by the Irish faithful.

Notre Dame men’s basketball coach Mike Brey to leave program at end of season

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 5:08 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The announcement was confirmed in a press release sent out by Notre Dame Athletics on Thursday evening.

Notre Dame

Miles, No. 7 Notre Dame hold on for a 57-54 win at Clemson

Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 2:26 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Olivia Miles had 20 points and Maddy Westbeld had 15 as Notre Dame hung on to defeat Clemson 57-54 on Thursday night.

High School

Berrien Springs head football coach Elliot Uzelac stepping away from program

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:12 PM EST
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By Matt Loch
The 81-year-old has spent his whole life coaching football at every level — high school, college, and the NFL.

Girls Basketball

HIGH SCHOOL HOOPS: No. 1 Washington stays undefeated with big win over No. 4 FW Northrop

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:39 PM EST
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By Drew Sanders
The South Bend Washington Panthers remain undefeated, now a perfect 20-0, after taking down Fort Wayne Northrop on Wednesday by a final score of 70-42.

High School

Michiana high school hoops scores and highlights: 1/18/2023

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:05 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
High school basketball scores and highlights from across Michiana on Wednesday, Jan. 18.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame announces 2023 football schedule

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:38 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
The season kicks off on Aug. 26 against Navy in Dublin, Ireland.

High School

Michiana high school hoops scores and highlights: 1/17/2023

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:19 AM EST
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By Matt Loch
High school basketball scores and highlights from across Michiana on Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Notre Dame

Irish drop to 1-7 in ACC play after home loss to Florida State

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 12:36 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
The Irish rallied from two separate 24-point deficits, but were ultimately unable to take the lead from the Seminoles in either rally.

Notre Dame

Miles leads No. 7 Notre Dame to 70-58 win over Syracuse

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 1:54 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Olivia Miles scored 13 of her game-high 23 points during the second half of No. 7 Notre Dame’s 70-58 victory over Syracuse on Sunday.

High School

Penn girls wrestling wins 6th team state title in 7 years

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:48 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
The Penn Kingsmen are state champions once again!

Notre Dame

Irish unable to maintain lead in 78-73 loss at Syracuse

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:08 AM EST
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By 16 News Now and The Associated Press
Syracuse closed the game on a 24-10 scoring run to steal the victory from the Irish, who remain winless in road games this season.

Notre Dame

Notre Dame shut out by Minnesota 3-0 in series finale

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:58 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
Notre Dame was unable to find the back of the net despite outshooting Minnesota 38-24 on the night.

High School

ROUNDBALL ROUNDUP: Scores, highlights from Jan. 13, 2023

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 11:48 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
It’s Friday, which means it’s time for Roundball Roundup!

Notre Dame

Notre Dame ties Minnesota 2-2, picks up extra point in shootout

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 11:53 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
Ryder Rolston found the back of the net and Ryan Bischel shut out the Gophers in the shootout to give Notre Dame an extra point in the Big Ten conference standings.

Sports

No. 7 Irish dominate Demon Deacons 86-47

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 10:42 AM EST
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By 16 News Now
Their effort was led by a career night from junior forward Maddy Westbeld, who finished with 25 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists.

Notre Dame

Blue-Gold Game to be played on April 22, airing exclusively on Peacock

Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 4:59 PM EST
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By 16 News Now
Tickets will go on sale on Jan. 24 at 10 a.m.

News

LaVille High School bowling team advances to regionals

Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 11:31 PM EST
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By 16 News Now and Monica Murphy
It has been nearly a decade since LaVille High School fielded a bowling team and now the Lancers are headed to regionals.
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