Bloomington South Continues its Boys Golf Sectional Dominance The Bloomington South Panthers won 11th consecutive Boys Golf Sectional Title Monday with a team score of 306 at the Cascades Golf Course on the Northside of Bloomington hosted by Bloomington North. Bloomington South has won every Boys Golf Sectional since 2014 there was no tournament in 2020 due to the COVID-19 Pandemic. The Panthers have won 20 titles overall and 16 since 2000. The Monroe County Schools have won 18 combined sectionals since 2000 with Edgewood winning its only Sectional Title in 2009 and Bloomington North winning its second sectional title in 2013. Monroe County has won 23 Sectional Championships all-time in Boys Golf.
Bloomington South’s Colton Watson shot a 68 to take home the Individual Title. Bedford North Lawrence finished second with a team score of 309 and Bloomington North finish third with a team score of 312 to advance to the Regional on Thursday at the Country Oaks Golf Course in Washington. Seymour finished 4th with a team score of 321 as Zarik Black shot a 74 and Kirby Tromoehlin shot a 79 to advance as Individuals to the Regional. Edgewood finished 5th with a team score of 322 as Teigan Hulbert shot a 79 to advance as Individual Regional Qualifier as the top three individuals who are not on an advancing team qualify for the Regional. Lighthouse Christian finished with a team score of 480 and four golfers along with Owen Valley who scored a 382.
Indiana University Football Lands Ohio Tight End P.J. McFarlane for 2026 Indiana football has landed a commitment from class of 2026 tight end PJ McFarlane; he announced on social media Sunday. Standing 6-foot-5 and 205 pounds, MacFarlane is a three-star recruit, per 247Sports Composite. The Middletown, Ohio native is rated the No. 50 tight end in the class of 2026, and the No. 40 overall player from Ohio. He had 40 receptions for 568 yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2024 for Lakota East H.S. MacFarlane wrapped up a visit to Bloomington over the weekend and committed right away. Per 247Sports, he had another visit to Missouri scheduled for later in June. He also visited Northwestern in May, and his other offers included Illinois, Maryland, Michigan State, Minnesota, Rutgers, Washington, and eight other power-four schools. Indiana now has 11 players in the class of 2026. MacFarlane is the first tight end in the group.
Former Purdue University Men’s Basketball Player Jaraan Cornell Passes Away at Age 48 Jaraan Cornell, a former Purdue basketball standout and a star at South Bend Clay High School in the 1990s, has died, according to a report from the South Bend Tribune. He was 48. Details regarding Cornell’s death remain unknown at this time. “Saddened to learn of the passing of Jaraan Cornell,” the statement read. “A standout in the late 90s, JKool had an infectious smile and sense of humor that lit up the room. Our condolences to Jaraan’s family and friends.” Cornell was a basketball star at the high school level while attending South Bend Clay. In 1994, he made a game-tying three-pointer at the end of regulation in the Indiana State Championship Game against Valparaiso. Clay would go on to win the game 93-88 in overtime to claim a state title.
Following his high school career, Cornell went on to play at Purdue from 1996-2000 under legendary coach Gene Keady. He was well known for his three-point shooting ability, knocking down 242 long balls across his four-year career in West Lafayette. Cornell was a two-time third-team All-Big Ten selection in 1998 and 1999 and was a member of a Purdue program that reached the NCAA Tournament in all four of his years in West Lafayette. The Boilermakers reached the Sweet 16 in 1998 and 1999 and made it to the Elite Eight in 2000. In four seasons with the Boilers, Cornell averaged 12.8 points, 3.1 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. He also shot 42.8% from the floor and 36.9% from three-point range. He ended his career as a member of Purdue’s 1,000-point club, scoring 1,595 points. Cornell was inducted to the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame Silver Anniversary team in 2021. He coached the Clay High School girl’s basketball team in 2013 and 2014.
Oklahoma City dominates the Indiana Pacers in Game 2 of the NBA Finals The Indiana Pacers lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, 123-107. The Thunder went on a 19-2 run in the second quarter and had a lead as large as 23 points. The series is now tied 1-1 as it heads to Indianapolis. “Another bad first half,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said. “Obviously that’s a problem, and we just played poorly. A little better in the second half, but you can’t be a team that’s reactive and expect to be successful or have consistency so we are going to have to be a lot better on Wednesday.” “There’s many different ways to digest what is in front of you,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said. “We focus on just taking it a day at a time You got the split, you feel good about that but we definitely wanted to play better tonight. I think our processes need to be a lot better for us to be successful here.”
“We’re one of the most resilient teams if not the most resilient,” Pacers forward Obi Toppin said. “We know how to bounce back and we’re never going to hold our heads down. We’re always going to come back stronger and hopefully we get that win.” “Not happy with how the game went today, and that’s just it,” Pacers forward Pascal Siakam said. “We’ve just got to turn the page and focus on game three. That’s the biggest game of the year. We’ve just got to go out there back home. Our fans obviously are super excited to have us, and we are excited to be back in our home arena.” Haliburton led the Pacers with 17 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points. The Pacers have not lost back-to-back games since March, when they went on a three-game skid. They’ll look to bounce back again in Game 3. Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.
Former Purdue University Men’s Basketball Player Zach Edey Sprains his Ankle and will Undergo Surgery Former Purdue basketball star and Memphis Grizzlies center Zach Edey re-sprained his left ankle at an offseason workout. The injury requires Edey to undergo surgery. Per a report from ESPN’s Shams Charania, Edey is not expected to be back before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season. Edey averaged 9.2 points, 8.3 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game in his rookie season with Memphis. He shot 58% from the field and 34.6% from three. His performance in his rookie season landed him on the First Team All-Rookie team. He finished fifth in Rookie of the Year voting. Edey started 55 of the 66 games he appeared in for the Grizzlies. He also started all four games of the Grizzlies’ first round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Edey was the back-to-back National Player of the Year in his final two years at Purdue. He led the Boilermakers to the National Championship game in his senior year. Edey finished his career as a Boilermaker as the program’s all-time leading scorer and all-time leading rebounder.
Taylor University Men’s Lacrosse Announces Fall Prospect Camp on September 6 The Taylor University men’s lacrosse program will host a Prospect Camp on Saturday, September 6 from 9:00 am through 3:00 pm for high school students interested in playing collegiately. The camp will be held at TU’s Wheeler Field and will cost $75 per camper. Individuals will participate in positional skill work during the morning session and a scrimmage in the afternoon. The schedule will also include a question-and-answer session with current TU lacrosse student-athletes and a lunch will be provided. For more information on the camp, please contact TU head coach Chad Newhard at chad_newhard@taylor.edu or 765-998-4749. Online registration and payment in available at TaylorTrojans.com/camps.