The States Best High School Girls Basketball Underclassmen Display Their Talents at Anderson University Top Underclassmen were on display Saturday at Anderson University in Anderson, Indiana for the 17th annual Indiana Girls Basketball All-Star Classic sponsored by Excel H Sports which owned by Co-Founder and Executive Director Steven Stremming. The Classes of 2026, 2027 and 2028 were on display to showcase their skills not only to fans but to college coaches. The event features four games with the first two featuring the States top Freshman and Sophomores followed by the States Top Juniors taking the floor for the final two games. The teams were divided into Team Red and Team White and are balanced out based on skills set and the number of players available to each team.
Team Red beat Team White 68-57 in Game 1 and Team White beat Team Red 77-73 in Game 2 of the Futures Game. There were Most Valuable Player Awards and Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award handed out for both teams in each game. The White Team Beat the Red Team 72-48 in the First Juniors Game which was the third game of the day and then a thriller the White beat the Red in Overtime 65-63.
In Game 1 Elliott Leffler of Indianapolis Roncalli led the Red Squad with 16 Points and was named the MOP. Jhordyn Brown of Kokomo added 14 points and Brooklyn Roberts who played for Class 4A State Champion Lawrence North scored 12 points and was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner. Jalien Bowling of Brebeuf Jesuit scored 13 points and was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner. Kendall Price of Mooresville scored 13 points and Monrovia’s Zoie Walls scored 12 Points and was named the White Squad’s Most Outstanding Player.
In Game 2 Westville’s Hillary Labis scored 20 points and showed why she was one of the top Freshman in the State taking home the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award for the White Squad. Rylee Cannan of Evansville Memorial repeated as the Most Outstanding Player a season ago with 17-point 11 rebound performance and has already committed to Butler University. Jayce Archer of Linton was named CO-MOP with 10 points. Aubrey Sparks from Owen Valley who one of the top freshmen in the state to go with Labis scored 10 points including 8 in the fourth quarter. Kaylie Harmon of Columbus North drained five three pointers and went 4-4 from the free throw line for 21 and was named the MOP of the Red Team. Sadey Ringler from Harrison (West Lafayette) scored 11 points. Alaina Diamond from Loogootee scored 10 points.
Katherline Lehr from Bloomington North scored 7 points, 3 Assists and rebounds. Kambry Shoults of Northview scored 2 points and was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner.
In Game 3 Valencia Miller of Hammond Central scored 12 points and Elise Coleman of Floyd Central scored 10 points were named Co-MOP’s of the White Squad. Emily Parker of Boonville scored 18 points and was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner. Indiah Hutchinson from Hammond Central added 10 points. Ciyah Thomas of Hammond Central scored 21 points and was named the MOP of the Red Team. Shiloh Deboard of North Judson was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner and scored 2 points.
In Game 4 it was a nail bitter start to finish as the teams played an extra four minutes and went toe to toe. Olivia Berzai of Indianapolis Bishop Chatard scored 15 points and Addison Hendrixson of Tri Township scored 12 points and were named Co-MOP’s of the White Team. Alexa Sichting of Indian Creek scored 15 Points and Olivia Jones of Pendleton Heights scored 10 Points. Pike’s Deniyah Warren was named the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Award Winner. KeAdriah Butler from Class 4A State Champion Lawrence North scored 17 points and was named MOP of the Red Team. Kayla Stidham from Hamilton Southeastern added 15 points and Kamri Rowland from Class 2A State Runner up Rensselaer Central scored 12 points and teammate Brodie Radtke scored 4 points and a named the Fellowship of Chirstian Athletes Award Winner. It was a great day of All-Star Basketball, and the level of basketball is second to none in the great state of Indiana. These players play hard, fast and do not stop until the clock hits triple zero and a lot of the players that are involved are players that have played before and are invited back.
Center Grove Offensive Lineman C.J. Scifers Commits to Indiana University Football for 2026 During his official visit, in-state class of 2026 offensive lineman C.J. Scifres announced his commitment to Indiana on Saturday. The 6-foot-6 and 235-pound Scifres attends Center Grove H.S. in Greenwood, Ind. Scifres is a 3-star and the No. 175 interior offensive lineman in the rising senior class according to 247Sports. Indiana offered him in January. His other offer was from Toledo. Indiana now has 15 commits in the 2026 class. Scifres is the third offensive lineman.
Indiana’s Martin Segurola Earns All-American Honors during NCAA Track and Field Championships Debut Indiana track and field completed the third day of competition from the NCAA Outdoor Championship. The Hoosiers saw one competitor for the day in the men’s 1,500-meter final. In his first national meet appearance, Martin Segurola earned Second Team All-America status, finishing 12th overall in the event. He is the first Hoosier to be an All- American in the 1,500 since Rorey Hunter (2014; 9th). Segurola becomes the second Hoosier to earn All-American status, joining Makayla Hunter (Shot Put).
Indiana Pacers blow the Lead in Game 4 at home of the NBA Finals The Indiana Pacers fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, 111-104. The series is now tied 2-2. The Pacers led by as many as 10 points and held the lead with less than three minutes left in the game but were not able to hold on. “We got stagnant,” Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said. “Their second shots were a big problem. When you’re unable to rebound, it’s hard to continue to play with pace and tempo… But give them credit. They kept attacking, kept attacking, and their defense was great down the stretch.”
“17-point fourth quarter, after the offensive success we had all game, I think really shows we have to do a better job moving the ball,” Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton said. “I think that starts with me. Yeah, we’ve got to be ready to go Game 5, going into a hostile environment. We have to be ready to play. For us to win, we’re going to have to win one down there. We’ve got to be ready to go.” “They made shots,” Pacers forward Pascal Siakam said. “They went to the free throw a lot of times. We just didn’t execute at the end of the game. We didn’t get easy shots. The easy shots that we got, we missed them. And they made them.”
“I felt like we should have got this win today,” Pacers forward Obi Toppin said. “But this game is over with. We’ll get to the film, learn from it, and get to Game 5, I think it is. Yeah, Game 5, and get the win.” Pascal Siakam led the Pacers with 20 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points. The Pacers led 60-57 at halftime. Game 5 is scheduled for Monday at 8:30 p.m. in Oklahoma City.
Jim Irsay to be Inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor Late Colts owner Jim Irsay will be inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor during the September home opener at Lucas Oil Stadium, the team said Friday. Announcement of Irsay’s induction came on what would have been his 66th birthday. Irsay, who passed away on May 21 and was laid to rest during a private funeral service on June 2, will be the 20th honoree in the Colts Ring of Honor. He will join a prestigious list of players, coaches, and executives who have made significant contributions to the franchise, including Peyton Manning, Reggie Wayne, Dwight Freeney, Tony Dungy, and the “Colts Nation.” Following his death, team ownership was passed down to Irsay’s three daughters: Carlie Irsay-Gordon, Casey Foyt, and Kalen Jackson. Carlie Irsay-Gordon, owner and CEO, says there was no bigger Colts advocate in the state of Indiana than her dad. “It’s only fitting that he now joins the other amazing Colts legends in our Ring of Honor who contributed so much to our franchise and our community over the past four decades,” she said.
Irsay’s journey with the Colts began in his youth when he worked at training camps in Baltimore after his father Robert Irsay acquired the team in 1972. He became the youngest general manager in NFL history when the Colts moved to Indianapolis in 1984. Under his ownership, the Colts experienced a historic period of success, including a Super Bowl victory in 2007 and hosting Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis. Beyond football, Irsay was known for his philanthropic efforts, particularly his “Kicking The Stigma” initiative, which has contributed over $31 million to mental health causes across the country and world. Irsay described “Kicking the Stigma” as something made to address a “deeply personal, little discussed, and critically important issue.”
His efforts also include contributions to various community initiatives, such as the Irsay Family YMCA, Riley Hospital for Children, Gleaners Food Bank, Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital, and the new Indianapolis Animal Care Services shelter. His induction will take place Sept. 7 during the home opener against the Miami Dolphins. The Colts say they plan to have several opportunities to remember Irsay’s legacy in the weeks leading up to the game.
Indiana Fever waive Guard Aari McDonald The Indiana Fever waived guard Aari McDonald on Friday. She joined the team on June 1, through the WNBA’s emergency hardship exception. The rule obligates teams to waive the player once its game-eligible roster reaches the minimum of 10 players. McDonald averaged 11 points and three assists per game in her three games with the Fever, helping the team go 2-1. She shot 42.9% from the floor and 37.5% from three. “She’s going to find a spot,” Fever head coach Stephanie White said. “I don’t think that’s a debate right now. She’s been the ultimate pro. She came in ready to go. She had watched such a large amount of film just on her flight in here that you could tell already her high IQ. She’s a dog and we’re going to miss her, certainly.”