Fishers Freight Win their Inaugural Home Indoor Football League Opener to Start 2-0 The Fishers Freight hosted the Tulsa Oilers on Friday night for their first ever home game at the Fishers Event Center. In front of 5,679 fans, Jiya Wright led the Freight to a dominant victory over the Oilers. In the First Quarter Tulsa had the ball first, the Freight forced a turnover on downs to prevent them from scoring then got to work offensively. Quarterback Jiya Wright kicked off the scoring with a rushing touchdown early in the quarter and after the extra point was good from kicker Mike Baloga, Fishers went up 7-0. The Freight had a successful onside kick to earn the ball back on the very next play. They went up 14-0 on that drive with a touchdown by Shavarez Smith. Phazione McClurge got the Oilers on the board on the first drive of the second quarter with a touchdown. After a good PAT, it was 14-7. JT Stokes caught a pass from Wright in the end zone to extend the Freight’s lead early in the second quarter. After a missed kick, it was 20-7. It was Stokes who scored next again, this time carrying the ball into the end zone late in the first half. This made it 26-7, which is how the half would end.
Wright ran in the first touchdown of the second half to extend the Freight’s lead to 33-7, early in the third quarter. About halfway through the third quarter, Muhammad Rodgers ran the ball into the end zone to make it 33-14. Tulsa rallied for another touchdown, making the score 33-21 as quarterback TJ Edwards ran it in within the first minute of the fourth quarter. Wright scored his third touchdown of the game and fifth in two games, to make it 40-21 after a good extra point from Baloga. McClurge had a late game touchdown and successful two-point conversion for the Oilers to make it 40-29 but Tulsa did not have enough time to make the comeback. The Freight took the 40-29 win in their first game at home and remained undefeated on the season, 2-0.
2025 Indiana Boys Basketball All-Stars Roster announced Five of this year’s 12-member boys IndyStar Indiana All-Stars team won a state championship at some point in their high school career. Ten of the 12 played in a semistate championship game at least once in the past two years. This was a deep class and full of winners. “We had 18 to 20 players in this year’s senior class that could have made other Indiana All-Star teams in the past 10 years,” Indiana All-Stars director Mike Broughton said. “The All-Star team has shooters, defenders, size and quickness that we will need to defeat Kentucky.” The Indiana All-Stars will play the Kentucky All-Stars on June 6 at Lexington Catholic in Kentucky, followed by the return game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 7. Tickets for the June 7 game are on sale at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse ticket office ranging from $12 to $100. “These are fine young men who will represent Indiana in a quality fashion,” Broughton said. “ … The senior class in Indiana in 2024-25 was very deep and will make an impact starting next year in universities across the country.” Chesterton’s Marc Urban will coach the team and will be assisted by Chris Hawkins of Crispus Attucks and Bloomington North’s Jason Speer Here is a look at this year’s Indiana All-Star team:Chase Barnes-Fort Wayne Wayne-The 6-1 Barnes, a University of Indianapolis recruit, averaged 15.7 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.8 steals per game to lead the Generals to a 17-7 season. He shot 41.7% (35-for-84) from the 3-point line. Barnes finished his career with 1,212 points, 316 rebounds, 133 assists and 96 steals. He helped the Generals to Class 4A regional championships as a sophomore and junior. Dezmon Briscoe-Crispus Attucks-The 6-9 Briscoe missed 10 games early in the season due to an ankle injury but returned to help the Tigers reach the Class 3A state finals. Briscoe averaged 15.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 5.1 blocked shots per game and shot 58.3% from the field. He won City Player of the Year as a sophomore and junior and finished his career ranked No. 4 on the school’s scoring list with 1,181 points. He also finished with 953 rebounds, 375 blocked shots and 158 assists. Briscoe is uncommitted for college after the coaching change at Iowa. Michael Cooper-Jeffersonville-The 6-3 Cooper, a Wright State commit, led the Class 4A state champions in scoring at 18.7 points per game and also pitched in 3.8 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.2 steals for the 24-5 Red Devils, who won their second state championship in program history and first since 1993. Cooper shot 41.3% (50-for-121) from the 3-point line and was a 54% shooter overall from the field. He finished with 1,288 points and shot 40.9% from the 3-point line for his career. Julius Gizzi-New Palestine-The 6-4 Gizzi, an Indiana Wesleyan recruit, averaged 25.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game as a senior to lead the Dragons to a 26-4 record with a Class 3A semistate championship game appearance. For his career, Gizzi set the all-time New Palestine scoring record with 1,821 points. He also set a single-season scoring record with 810 points as a junior. Gizzi helped New Palestine to Class 4A sectional championship seasons as sophomore and junior. Justin Kirby-Fishers-The 6-4 Miami of Ohio commit averaged 13.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game to help Fishers to a 30-1 record and Class 4A state runner-up finish. Kirby shot 67% from the field, including 41% (32-for-78) from the 3-point line. He was also a key player in the Tigers’ 4A state title team as a junior, averaging 5.8 points and 2.1 rebounds per game. Kirby had 15 points in the overtime loss to Jeffersonville in the 4A state finals. Brady Koehler-Cathedral-The 6-9 Koehler, a Notre Dame commit, averaged 16.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.0 steals and 2.0 blocked shots per game to help the Irish to a 20-5 record and City tournament championship. Cathedral lost in the Class 3A sectional semifinal to Crispus Attucks, which went on to be the state runner-up in 3A. Koehler shot 51% from the field and 81% from the free-throw line. He averaged 15.5 points and 6.5 rebounds as a junior on an 18-6 team Braylon Mullins-Greenfield Central-The 6-6 Mullins, a UConn recruit and McDonald’s All American, averaged 32.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 3.7 steals and 1.1 blocked shots per game to lead the Cougars to a 23-4 record and No. 2 ranking in the state. He set a school record with 2,158 career points and a single-season record with 887 points. Mullins shot 65% from the field overall and 47.6% (88-for-185) from the 3-point line. He finished with 537 rebounds and 282 assists for his career. Dominique Murphy-East Chicago Central-The 6-6 Murphy averaged 22.6 points and 8.3 rebounds to lead East Chicago Central to a 21-9 season and a Class 3A semistate championship game appearance. Murphy, who is uncommitted for college, shot 52% from the field. He finished his career with 2,048 points, 781 rebounds, 138 assists and 107 steals. The Cardinals won a Class 4A sectional championship in his junior season. Kellen Pickett-Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian-The 6-9 Pickett, a Wright State recruit, averaged 19.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 3.4 blocked shots to lead Blackhawk Christian to a 24-4 record and Class 3A sectional championship. For his career, Pickett finished with 1,560 points, 935 rebounds, 287 assists, 246 blocked shots and 81 steals. He shot 54% from the field as a senior. Pickett played on a Class 2A state championship team as a sophomore. Azavier Robinson-Lawrence North-The 6-2 Robinson, a Butler recruit, averaged 18.4 points, 4.1 assists and 2.7 steals as a senior and was named the Marion County Player of the Year for a second consecutive season. Robinson finished his career with 1,885 points to set a new record for Lawrence North, passing the mark set by Greg Oden. He won back-to-back regional championships as a junior and senior and helped his teams to a combined 82-26 record for his career. Tre Singelton-Jeffersonville- The 6-8 Northwestern recruit finished his senior season on a high note after leading the Red Devils to a Class 4A state championship with a one-point overtime victory over top-ranked Fishers. Singleton averaged 18.2 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.1 steals per game for the 24-5 Red Devils. He shot 64% from the field, including 54% (14-for-26) from the 3-point line. Singleton missed 10 games early in the season as he returned from a broken bone in his foot. He finished his career with 1,026 points, 502 rebounds and 178 assists. Mark Zachrey IV-Ben Davis -The 6-1 Notre Dame football recruit missed most of his senior season as he recovered from a thumb injury suffered during the football season returned to play in the sectional and average 7.0 points per game. Zackery, the Indiana Mr. Football winner, helped the Giants to a Class 4A state championship as a sophomore and averaged 11.0 points, 4.3 assists and 1.4 steals per game as a junior to help the Giants to a 23-6 record and 4A runner-up finish.
Indiana University Wrestling notches Four NWCA Scholar All-Americans The National Wrestling Coaches Association announced their list of 2025 Scholar All-Americans Last Wednesday, and four Hoosier wrestlers earned the prestigious honor. Jacob Bullock, Jacob Moran, Ryan Garvick and Angelo Rini were named Scholar All-Americans. These exceptional student-athletes have excelled both on the mat and in the classroom, meeting one of the following criteria:
Top 8 and 3.00 GPA National Qualifier and 3.2 GPA Conference qualifier and 3.5 GPA 15 matches with 60% win record and 3.5 GPA
All four of Indiana’s honorees were starters in the team’s lineup this season. Jacob Bullock | Cahokia, Ill. | Public Health Jacob Moran | Portage, Ind. | Public Health Ryan Garvick | Dauphin, Pa. | Exercise Science Angelo Rini | Kirtland, Ohio. | Finance
Two Indiana University Baseball players make the Golden Spikes Award Watch List Halfway through the 2025 season, the Indiana Baseball team has two of the top 45 amateur baseball players in the country. Outfielders Devin Taylor and Korbyn Dickerson were listed on the Golden Spikes Award Midseason Watch List, as announced by USA Baseball on Thursday (April 3) afternoon. The award is handed out annually to the best player in college baseball. Taylor was on the original preseason list and is now joined by his outfielder counterpart, Dickerson. The two have combined for 23 home runs, 87 hits, 72 runs, 12 doubles and 79 RBIs through the first 29 games of the season. Both players have started all 29 games and have hit back-to-back in the order since the second weekend of the year.
After playing two seasons at Louisville, Dickerson made the jump into the transfer portal and landed in IU’s program with head coach Jeff Mercer. He’s completely taken off this season, turning into one of the leading candidates for Big Ten Player of the Year. Dickerson has the joint Big Ten lead in home runs (13) this season and is also top three in the conference in hits (45), RBIs (46) and runs scored (37). Taylor – an All-American last season – is on pace to earn All-American honors again in 2025. He’s recorded his third-straight season with 10 home runs and is two blasts away from breaking the program record. He’s been a hit man at the plate with 42 base knocks. He also has the joint lead in the conference with 28 walks.
IU last had players on the Golden Spikes Midseason Watch List in 2014 when Kyle Schwarber and Sam Travis both made the in-season update. Schwarber was picked in the first round of the 2014 MLB Draft while Travis went on to be named Big Ten Player of the Year in the same season. The award will name semifinalists on May 18th following the end of the regular season. They will cut down to a group of finalists before naming the winner of the award during the 2025 Men’s College World Series.
Indianapolis Native Xavier Booker Transfers from Michigan State to UCLA for Men’s Basketball It didn’t take long for Xavier Booker to find a new home. The Michigan State basketball sophomore will remain within the Big Ten and transfer to UCLA, according to Booker’s Instagram account and multiple reports. The former five-star recruit will have two years of eligibility remaining. Booker was one of three Spartans who enter the portal Tuesday, less than 36 hours after MSU’s season ended Sunday in the Elite Eight with a loss to Auburn in Atlanta. The 6-foot-11, 240-pound forward from Indianapolis started the first three games of this season before being moved into a reserve role, then saw his minutes begin to dwindle as the Spartans’ 30-7 season progressed.
Over a four-game window in late November and early December, Booker scored 52 of his 155 points and grabbed 21 of his 73 rebounds for the season. MSU was only plus-10 with him on the floor during that stretch in which he averaged 13.0 points and 5.2 rebounds. However, in the other 29 games he played in 2024-25, Booker averaged just 3.6 points and 1.8 rebounds, finishing with 4.7 points and 2.2 rebounds over 12.8 minutes per game. He was a rotation-low plus-31 for the season entering the NCAA tournament and played just three minutes of mop-up time in the Spartans’ 25-point win over Bryant in the first round and did not see the floor again. Booker averaged 7.1 minutes over his final 11 appearances, scoring 17 points with 10 rebounds and going 5-for-14 from 3-point range. However, Booker did not score in his final four games and had two rebounds in those limited minutes. UCLA finished its first season as a member of the Big Ten with a 23-11 overall record and 13-7 in league play, beating MSU 63-61 on Feb. 4 in Los Angeles in the lone meeting between the two programs. Booker had six points, three rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes for the Spartans in that game. The Bruins lost to Tennessee in the second round of the NCAA tournament. Two other MSU players, junior combo guard Tre Holloman and redshirt freshman shooting guard Gehrig Normand, both have officially entered the portal, the school confirmed. Players can enter the NCAA’s transfer portal and still return to their original schools.
Madyn Mohr Dazzles in her Taylor University Softball Debut to Spark Comeback Victory Madyn Mohr made her collegiate debut inside the circle and dazzled to spark a comeback victory in the Opener for the trojans on Saturday afternoon. A nightmare start to the day forced freshman Mohr inside the circle for her collegiate debut in the third inning trailing by five. The bold move paid off as Mohr rewarded the faith in her with a sterling five shutout innings for the victory. The offense responded to the pitching change with the first run of the ballgame as Delaney Barton ripped an opposite double before Brooke Sanchez drove in pinch-runner Julia Vargas with a single. The powerful middle of the lineup drew five walks in the game and after a pair of them, Kaylee Larkin steeped to the plate drove a long home run to center field to get the Trojans within one at 5-4 in the fifth. Going into the top of the seventh, Taylor still trailed by one and Grace Mullins led off the frame with a walk to get the tying run on base. Livie Lehmann had her second hit of the game with a single to right-center to get runners on the corners. Larkin hit a sacrifice fly to knot the game at five with two outs.
A pair of players with the same first name, Delaynee McCreary and Barton, delivered key two-out hits to give the Trojans the lead. McCreary lined an RBI triple down the left-field line before Barton had a single to push McCreary across the plate for seven unanswered runs and a two-run advantage. Mohr gave up a leadoff single but the defense turned a double play on the next batter before a foul out to left into the glove of McCreary completed the comeback win for Taylor. Mohr finished the day with six hits in five innings for an impressive collegiate debut inside the circle for the freshman. RBI singles by Lehmann and Mullins in the first two frames were all the TU offense could muster in the second game of the day despite swiping five bags from five separate players. Bethel (8-24, 3-15 CL) smashed three home runs to power the Pilots to a 7-2 win for a split on Saturday. Taylor (22-10, 11-9 CL) continues Crossroads League play on the road, with a matchup against No. 13 Indiana Wesleyan (25-5, 15-3 CL) on Tuesday beginning at 3:00 pm.