Fresh off the program’s first ever appearance in the state title game, the 2025 season was an up and down one for the Warsaw football team. The Tigers compiled a 6-4 record, going 5-2 in the Northern Lakes Conference before falling 45-28 to eventual semi-state participant Concord in the opening round of 5A sectional play. 

The Tippecanoe Valley football team has been the most consistent in the area for quite some time now when it comes to regular season success. The Vikings have won six or more games in each season since 2019, going undefeated twice while also adding an eight-win campaign. 

Mark Osmialowski was on the staffs of the past three Wawasee High School head football coaches — Mike Eshbach, Jon Reutebuch and Matt Thacker. After eight seasons as a Warriors assistant, Osmialowski is now the man in charge.

BOURBON — Nearly one-third of the 2025 Triton Junior/Senior High School varsity football roster was seniors. Of 35 players, a dozen were in the Class of 2026 and 10 of those saw significant playing time for the Trojans squad that went 7-4 overall and 5-2 in the Hoosier North Athletic Conference.

SOUTH WHITLEY – There are dry spells, and there are droughts. What Whitko has experienced in recent history might be described as a “super drought.” Over the last nine seasons, the Wildcats have had just one season with multiple victories. Which leaves the 2026 team with plenty of room to make things better.

After winning five games in 2024 under first-year coach Brian Enyeart, the Manchester football program took another leap last season, winning seven games, including an impressive 6-2 mark in the Three Rivers Conference.

Tommy John knew what was coming, and he prepared us all for it.

After beginning the season this past Saturday with a round robin against perennial powers Hamilton Southeastern and McCutcheon, the Warsaw volleyball team set its sights on the Tiger Den on Tuesday night for the team’s first home game of the season. After coming up empty over the weekend, the Lady Tigers picked up their first victory of the year with a 3-1 win over Fort Wayne Concordia Lutheran. 

This era arguably begs for two thrones in the castle of Indiana high school sports.

Grace’s volleyball team has tasted tremendous success over the past several years.

I don’t think any of us saw this coming two years ago, did we?

If you had a “say the quiet part out loud” slogan campaign fan poll, my contribution would be: Major League Baseball: Come Celebrate Our Mediocrity

As we begin to transition from summer to back-to-school, I want to spend some time talking about an aspect of sports that no one talks about or teaches anymore.

I won’t watch much preseason NFL football action, but I’m still excited all the NFL training camps were in full swing this week.

If you read the headline, you immediately think, “Here comes one of Roger’s famous columns that covers several topics in a single edition,” right?

Some victory celebrations belong entirely to the champions.

I’m guessing last week was the most popular week of the whole year for sportswriters and sportscasters to go on vacation.

Imagine answering your phone and hearing, “This call does not bring good news.” Nobody wants this conversation, especially after Woody Hayes - the 16-season Florida State University (FSU) “Voice of the Doak (Walker Stadium)” - spent that time span behind the mic. It is noted Hayes uses the Ohio State football coaching legend’s last name in place of his birth certificate’s surname.

Grace College Director of Athletics Chad Briscoe has been named the 2026 Crossroads League Athletic Director of the Year, marking the sixth time he has received the honor and setting a new league record.

I think this is a good week to open up the mailbag and reveal what things have been on your mind lately.

Grace College’s athletic communications staff was honored this week as the 2025-26 Crossroads League SID Staff of the Year.

The U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) was eliminated Monday evening.

You don’t have to be a soccer fan to understand the feeling Americans have today over the outcome of Monday’s loss to Belgium.

NBA free agency’s period launched with big (but not shocking) news when LeBron James will not continue his professional career as a Los Angeles Laker.

Local volleyball players and fans rejoice: a brand new opportunity is coming to Warsaw.