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High School

Carroll's Taylor Fordyce knocks down a three against Northrop at the DeKalb sectional (1/31/23).

Carroll girls dart past Northrop, Homestead wins thriller against Columbia City on first night of sectionals

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By Zach Groth
Carroll posted a commanding victory over Northrop on the opening night of the girls basketball postseason, winning 59-38.

College

A sign at Leo high school.

Six seniors signs at Leo

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:47 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Leo held a signing ceremony for six senior student-athletes on Monday.

College

Homestead's Selah Kolpien and Audrey Long sign with Taylor (1/30/23).

Homestead’s Kolpien and Long sign with Taylor

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:43 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Cousins Selah Kolpien and Audrey Long will get to continue their athletic careers at the same school.

Pro Sports

Fort Wayne soccer star DaMarcus Beasley

Beasley to help run team for new ‘The Soccer Tournament’

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:37 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Fort Wayne soccer legend DaMarcus Beasley has taken on another big project this year.

Scholar Athlete of the Week

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Easton Doster

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 7:04 PM EST
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By Dean Pantazi
The 21Alive Scholar Athlete, presented by Angola Dental Center, is New Haven sophomore wrestler Easton Doster.

Sports

Komets complete road weekend sweep over Heartlanders

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
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By Chris Ryan
The Fort Wayne Komets overcame a 2-1 deficit late in the third period to win in overtime over the Iowa Heartlanders, completing a weekend sweep on Sunday night.

Sports

Komets edge Heartlanders 2-1 for second straight night in Iowa

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:48 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
The Fort Wayne Komets beat the Iowa Heartlanders, 2-1, on the road for the second straight night on Saturday.

Sports

PFW volleyball sweeps another match, 3-0, over Queens

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:22 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
PFW men’s volleyball (6-1) completed its sixth sweep of the season, 3-0, over Queens at the Gates Center on Saturday night.

Sports

Wayne makes statement, 75-73, over Blackhawk

Updated: Jan. 29, 2023 at 1:12 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
SAC breakout Wayne (13-4) secured its most impressive victory of the season, 75-73, over Blackhawk Christian (15-3) on Saturday night.

The Score

THE SCORE: Northrop girls beat Homestead to finish perfect run in SAC

Updated: Jan. 28, 2023 at 12:04 AM EST
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By Zach Groth
Northrop’s girls basketball team defeated Homestead 52-49 on Friday night, completing an undefeated season in SAC play.The Bruins clinched their first girls basketball conference title since 1986.
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Sports

Fort Wayne racecar driver continues to be source of inspiration

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 12:27 AM EST
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By Alex Null
Rogers, a racecar driver from Fort Wayne, was recently accepted into Rev Racing - which is part of NASCAR’s ‘Drive for Diversity’ program headquartered in North Carolina. It’s a step she says is huge for her career.

College

Crawford’s triple-double leads Saint Francis to win over Mount Vernon Nazarene

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:59 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Cassidy Crawford posted a triple-double on Thursday night, as Saint Francis picked up a 84-77 win over Mount Vernon Nazarene.

Player of the Week

Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Carroll’s Taylor Fordyce

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:49 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Girls Basketball Player of the Week is Carroll senior guard Taylor Fordyce.

College

Columbia City’s Hedrick and Pieper sign with college teams

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 8:46 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Two more Columbia City seniors signed with college programs on Thursday.

College

Jackson-Davis has 20-20 game, rescues Indiana in last minute

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:07 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Trayce Jackson-Davis had 25 points and 21 rebounds, and scored the go-ahead basket in the final minute to lead Indiana to a 61-57 victory over short-handed Minnesota.

College

Billups has career night in Mastodons win over IUPUI

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:01 AM EST
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By Zach Groth
Purdue Fort Wayne picked up another Horizon League victory on Wednesday night, beating IUPUI 81-75 at the Gates Center.

College

Cushingberry becomes USF’s all-time leading scorer

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:55 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Saint Francis guard Antwaan Cushingberry made history on Wednesday night.

Pro Sports

Mad Ants pick up Wednesday afternoon win against Maine

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:49 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The Mad Ants defeated the Maine Celtics 133-119 on Wednesday afternoon at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Player of the Week

Boys Basketball Player of the Week: Columbia City’s Andrew Hedrick

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 7:43 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Boys Basketball Player of the Week is Columbia City senior guard Andrew Hedrick.

High School

Columbia City girls defeat Northrop, Concoria boys beat Central Noble

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 11:50 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Columbia City’s girls posted a big win on the road Tuesday night, beating Northrop 73-69.

College

Norwell’s Graft and Zeddis sign with Taylor Football

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:09 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Norwell linebacker Luke Graft and offensive lineman Kyle Zeddis both signed with Taylor’s football program on Tuesday.

College

Blackhawk Christian’s Sefton to continue basketball journey at Grace College

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:06 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Blackhawk Christian senior Gage Sefton signed with the basketball team at Grace College on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports

Football Player of the Year: North Side’s Jontae Lambert

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 9:00 PM EST
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By Dean Pantazi
The 21Alive Football Player of the Year is North Side senior running back Jontae Lambert.

Pro Sports

Jones ready to take another step up in the Reds system

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:15 AM EST
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By Zach Groth
Carroll alum Hayden Jones will continue his professional baseball journey this year, hoping to take another step or two closer to the MLB.

College

Homestead’s Fream signs with Saint Francis women’s basketball

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:11 AM EST
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By Zach Groth
Homestead senior Sydney Fream signed with the Saint Francis women’s basketball program on Monday evening.

High School

Johnson’s triple-double leads North Side to win over Leo

Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 12:09 AM EST
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By Zach Groth
North Side star Tae Johnson had another standout performance on Monday night, leading the Legends to a 71-56 win over Leo.

Sports

IHSAA releases girls’ basketball pairings

Updated: Jan. 22, 2023 at 10:56 PM EST
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By Alex Null
Sunday evening the IHSAA revealed the sectional pairings for the 2022-2023 season for girls basketball with games beginning on January 31.

Sports

Komets fall at home, 4-2, on Saturday night

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 11:45 PM EST
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By Alex Null
The Komets hosted the Indy Fuel on Saturday night.

Sports

Saint Francis men’s basketball defeat Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EST
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By Alex Null
Saint Francis got a huge win on Saturday against Indiana Wesleyan, as they won 80-70.

Sports

Indiana Tech men’s basketball maintain perfect home record

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:10 PM EST
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By Alex Null
Indiana Tech men’s basketball hosted Lawrence Tech on Saturday.

Sports

Saint Francis women’s basketball falls to Indiana Wesleyan, 75-61

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 7:02 PM EST
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By Alex Null
Saint Francis women’s basketball hosted Indiana Wesleyan on Saturday afternoon.

Sports

Indiana Tech women’s basketball extend winning streak to six

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 6:52 PM EST
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By Alex Null
Indiana Tech women’s basketball was in action Saturday afternoon against Lawrence Tech.

Scholar Athlete of the Week

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Carroll’s Owen Dankert

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 12:20 AM EST
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By Dean Pantazi
The 21Alive Scholar Athlete of the Week is Carroll’s Owen Dankert, presented by Angola Dental Center.

The Score

THE SCORE: Homestead boys beat North Side in top SAC showdown, Snider girls win at Concordia

Updated: Jan. 21, 2023 at 12:13 AM EST
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By Zach Groth and Chris Ryan
The Homestead boys closed their night out strong, earning a 53-46 win over North Side.

College

Morton-Robertson’s 19 lead Purdue Fort Wayne past Wright St.

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Led by Quinton Morton-Robertson’s 19 points, the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons defeated the Wright State Raiders 88-80 on Thursday night.

College

No. 3 Purdue blows out Minnesota 61-39 behind Braden Smith

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 10:03 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Braden Smith had 19 points, seven rebounds and seven assists to help No. 3 Purdue overwhelm Minnesota 61-39. Zach Edey had 12 points, six rebounds and four blocks for the Big Ten-leading Boilermakers.

College

North Side’s Oliva signs with Saint Francis baseball

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:30 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
North Side infielder Gabe Oliva signed with the Saint Francis baseball program on Thursday.

Player of the Week

Girls Basketball Player of the Week: Central Noble’s Madison Vice

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 7:26 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Girls Basketball Player of the Week is Central Noble senior guard Madison Vice.

High School

Homestead girls pick up win over Warsaw, Northrop falls to undefeated South Bend Washington

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 11:55 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Homestead picked up a quality victory at home on Wednesday, defeating Warsaw 62-54.

Player of the Week

Boys Basketball Player of the Week: North Side’s Tae Johnson

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 8:56 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The 21Alive Boys Basketball Player of the Week is North Side junior guard Tae Johnson.

High School

Fairfield girls defeat Central Noble again, Homestead boys win at Columbia City

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 11:56 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Fresh off of their NECC tournament championship, the Fairfield girls basketball team posted another win over Central Noble, beating the Cougars 51-23.

College

Mastodons drop home game to Cleveland State

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:48 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
Purdue Fort Wayne could not overcome a tough shooting night on Monday, falling to visiting Cleveland State 72-60.

Pro Sports

Mad Ants roll past G League Ignite

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:41 PM EST
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By Zach Groth
The Mad Ants put together a great offensive performance on Monday night, earning a 141-119 win over the G League Ignite team.

College

Zach Edey scores 32, No. 3 Purdue beats Michigan State 64-63

Updated: Jan. 16, 2023 at 10:37 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Zach Edey made a go-ahead shot at the front of the rim with 2.2 seconds left and finished with a career-high 32 points and 17 rebounds to help No. 3 Purdue hold off Michigan State 64-63.

Sports

Blackhawk wins big, 73-50, over Bishop Luers

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:31 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
Blackhawk’s Gage Sefton scored the first two points of what would be a, 14-0, run to start Saturday night’s game against Bishop Luers, and the senior ended the game surpassing 1000 career points.

Sports

Komets rout rival Walleye in, 7-4, road win

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:15 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
The Komets Joshua Winquist completed a hat trick as Fort Wayne never looked back in a, 7-4, victory at Toledo on Saturday night.

Sports

PFW Mastodons women rumble back to complete, 72-62, comeback over Milwaukee

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 1:09 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
Five PFW women scored in double figures to lead a, 72-62, comeback victory over Milwaukee.

Sports

Indiana Tech men’s and women’s basketball sweep Madonna

Updated: Jan. 15, 2023 at 12:53 AM EST
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By Chris Ryan
Both the Indiana Tech men and women delivered victories over Madonna at the Schaefer Center on Saturday afternoon.

Scholar Athlete of the Week

Scholar Athlete of the Week: Bishop Dwenger’s Sofia Vazquez

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 1:01 AM EST
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By Dean Pantazi
The 21Alive Scholar Athlete of the Week is Bishop Dwenger’s Sofia Vazquez, presented by Angola Dental Center.

The Score

THE SCORE: Snider girls beat Homestead in overtime, Johnson erupts for 47 in win North Side’s win over Northrop

Updated: Jan. 14, 2023 at 12:22 AM EST
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By Zach Groth and Chris Ryan
Snider’s girls battled for a 68-64 overtime win over Homestead on Friday night.
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