Several area athletes attended the Indiana High School Athletic Association’s Student Leadership Conference at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Tuesday, July 8. Students from Eastern Greene, Bloomfield and White River Valley were in attendance for the event.
White River Valley’s Ashlyn Inman spent the weekend competing at the USA High School Clay Target League National Championship in Mason, Mich..
The Linton Boys Baseball League announced a new addition to the Stars family. There will now be a Linton Stars 8u team. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in the Linton Youth League or participate on a team affiliated with the league. Open tryouts will be held July 23 on Field two at 7:30 …
Linton-Stockton Lady Miner basketball player Jaycee Archer is earning recognition on the court in the offseason this summer. Archer competed in the Indiana All-Star Basketball Classic in June and was named Most Outstanding Future Player in the competition.
Limestone Barbell Gym was featured in last week's publication. The address included was a previous address for the gym. Owner Lauren Powell would like the public to know the gym is now located at 33 North Washington Street in Bloomfield. Editor’s note: The gym’s address should be updated soo…
AP-Call this episode of Iga Swiatek's marvelous tennis career “The One Where Iga Swiatek Got A Hug from Courteney Cox After Winning Wimbledon.”
AP-White Sox great Paul Konerko got a present from one No. 14 to another in honor of the 20th anniversary of the 2005 World Series championship run — a jersey signed by noted Chicago fan Pope Leo XIV.
AP— After Katie Taylor had defeated her for the third time to remain the undisputed 140-pound champion, Amanda Serrano was in tears. Not because of the sadness over her loss, but because of the appreciation for where women's boxing has gone since the two champions started their trilogy three…
AP-The new agency in charge of regulating name, image, likeness deals in college sports sent a letter to schools Thursday saying it had rejected deals between players and donor-backed collectives formed over the past several years to funnel money to athletes or their schools. Those arrangeme…
AP-Aaron Judge didn't just become the fastest player to hit 350 home runs, he did it in 192 fewer games than Mark McGwire.
AP-Shohei Ohtani pitched three scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday as the Dodgers star continues to work his way back from elbow surgery.
The Eastern Greene cross country and track teams, along with the United Methodist Church, hosted the annual Solsberry Hornet 5k race Saturday morning. All proceeds from the event benefit the running teams at Eastern Greene schools.
The Eastern Greene cross country and track teams, along with the United Methodist Church, hosted the annual Solsberry Hornet 5k race Saturday morning. All proceeds from the event benefit the running teams at Eastern Greene schools.
Three area volleyball teams earned the prestigious Team Academic Award presented by the Indiana High School Volleyball Coaches Association.
The Indiana Pacers and Lucas Oil announced a new multi-year jersey patch partnership.
Area schools spent the first week of July on a mandatory moratorium. As it came to an end on Sunday, area teams began preparing for the upcoming fall sports programs. Stay tuned for updates on the fast-approaching season.
Lauren Powell took her first step towards her dream and opened her gym one year ago in Bloomfield. Limestone Barbell isn’t just a place to come and walk on treadmills and lift weights. It’s a space designed with athletes in mind.
The Linton Boys Baseball League will be hosting tryouts for 11u on Wednesday, July 16 at 6 p.m.. The team will participate in a competitive travel schedule with great team culture. Please arrive early to check in and get warmed up. For more information or to register, contact Tyrel Simmons a…
The Linton-Stockton football program has produced an abundance of talented athletes over the years, and this year is no exception. Senior Paul Oliver plans to make the most of his last season as a Miner while looking forward to his future.
AP-When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create muscle ove…
The Greene County Soccer Association fall registration has begun. The season runs from August 23 through October 25.
Drinking enough water is important every day, but even more so for athletes and those participating in events taking place in extremely high temperatures. The dog days of summer are upon us. With a holiday weekend approaching, everyone should take extra care to avoid dehydration and/or heat stroke.
Staying active is a vital part of our overall health and wellness. Did you know that Greene County has thousands of acres available for the community to use for activities that will keep us moving? With 580 acres of recreational area to utilize in Linton alone, there are a lot of ways for us…
Dillon Warnick had an unforgettable senior season with the Bloomfield Cardinals baseball team. His hard work and determination shined through and earned him many accolades and a record-breaking year. Warnick ended the year with one of his biggest accomplishments to date when he committed to …
The Linton-Stockton Miner athletes have been working hard this summer. Whether it’s basketball, football, golf, track and field or tennis, the coaches and athletes are keeping busy with summer camps, scrimmages and tournaments.
Shakamak’s Madelyn Kennett wasn’t sure what her future would look like when it came to softball after high school, but she says she has it figured out now. Kennett decided last year that if she continued playing after high school, she would prefer to stay close to home and attend a small col…
AP-NHL teams have a whole lot of money to spend in free agency with the salary cap getting the biggest increase in its existence, and a bunch of players will cash in when the clock strikes noon on Tuesday.
Sam Marvin, owner of Dissident Wellness Gym, a private, one-on-one space located in her family home, was a cheerleader in high school but never considered herself athletic. After graduating, she decided she wanted to join the Air Force. Knowing she would have to meet the military’s specific …
White River Valley’s trap team is part of the Indiana State High School Clay Target League. The team headed to the state championship on Saturday where they came away with their third state title, winning by six clays.
Barr-Reeve and Loogootee hosted the 2025 High School Crossroads Summer Shootout on Tuesday. Some area teams including White River Valley, Bloomfield, Eastern Greene and Shakamak competed in the event that took place at various gyms in Montgomery and Loogootee.
The list we originally received and published was, unfortunately, in error. The correct list appears here. Our apologies for the confusion.
The Linton Youth Football League recently announced the addition of two opportunities to sign up for their football program. Sign-ups will take place at the Linton-Stockton High School football field behind the press box on June 21 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.. The final date to sign up is June 30…
White River Valley will host a boy’s basketball summer camp July 28 through July 30.
Linton-Stockton Girls Tennis Head Coach Mercedes Shafford recently announced Mini Miner tennis camp will begin next month.
The Shakamak Lakers baseball team didn’t get the ending they were hoping for Saturday afternoon. The team took a tough loss when the Northeast Dubois Varsity Jeeps hit a walkoff in the seventh inning of the Semi-state semi-finals. The Jeeps defeated the Lakers 9-8 after lightning delays held…
The spring sports SWIAC All-Conference team athletes were named last week. Several area athletes were named to the All-Conference and Honorable Mention lists in the track, tennis, golf, baseball and softball programs.
AP-The dog days of summer arrived Saturday at Nationals Park.
The Eastern Greene boys track season came to an end after Regionals, but Head Coach Bill Valentine couldn’t help but be proud of his athletes' successful season.
After their Sectional win, the Shakamak Lakers baseball team brightened the day of their number one fan, Jerry Miller, by detouring the escort through town and driving the team bus by Miller’s home. Tears were shed as family and friends gathered to witness the team share their success with Miller.
Pickleball is the fastest growing sport in the United States. The Sports & Fitness Industry Association reports the popularity of pickleball has grown by 223.5 percent over the last three years, with participation increasing across all age groups. The average age of a pickleball player i…
Last Monday night the Shakamak Lakers team won more than just a Sectional title. With a small tribute to a big fan, they won the hearts of their entire community.
The Shakamak Lakers clinched their seventeenth Regional Title Saturday afternoon at League Stadium. The Lakers took a late lead over Vincennes Rivet and held on to pick up the 4-3 victory.
The Bloomfield Cardinals golf team picked up the win in the SWIAC golf tournament last week at the Phil Harris Golf Course. Bloomfield will be competing next in the Sectional at Hulman Links Golf Course in Terre Haute on June 9.
White River Valley high jumper Trey Greenlee made his appearance at the IHSAA State Finals on Friday afternoon. He was the lone Greene County male athlete that advanced to the finals.
Two area female athletes traveled to Indianapolis Saturday afternoon to compete in the Track & Field State Finals. Linton-Stockton graduate Becca Robbins competed in the discus and shot put events. Eastern Greene graduate Lilyanna Blais competed in the 1600m race.
White River Valley senior Eli Noel officially signed his Letter of Intent to play college basketball at the University of Saint Francis in Fort Wayne. USF is an NAIA school. It is one of the top programs in the Crossroads League. They are the 2010 NAIA National Champions and made the Final F…
While there’s only one area team still standing in the baseball/softball tournaments, the county golf teams are still competing.
The Shakamak Lakers traveled to Switz City for the championship game of the Class A White River Valley Sectional Monday night. The Lakers made a late rally to defeat the Clay City Eels 8-3, extending their season for another week. The Sectional title is the 30th for the school and the sevent…
Nine area athletes from Eastern Greene and White River Valley competed in the IHSAA Regional 7 at Bloomington North High School on Thursday evening. The county had athletes participating in seven events. One county athlete has advanced to the state finals taking place on June 6 at North Cent…
The White River Valley Wolverines baseball team played the last game of their season on Thursday night. The hosting team took a tough loss on their own turf when they fell to the North Central Thunderbirds 10-0 in the sectional game.
On Wednesday, May 28, the West Vigo Vikings opposed the Linton-Stockton Lady Miners in the softball sectional championship on Linton’s field. On the scoreboard, the Miners were labeled “visitors” while the Vikings took the home field privileges. In the end, the Lady Vikings took the Sectiona…
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