By Paige Hayes As high school athletes in many states across the country begin to cash in on their name, image and likeness (NIL), Indiana is one of four remaining states that bars student athletes from receiving money linked to their athletic performance. According to Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Assistant Commissioner Brian Lewis,…

By Max Calhoun After 30 years of rivalries, tradition and championships in the Hoosier Heritage Conference, it will be coming to a close for Delta High School. Starting in the 2027-2028 school year, Delta will end its long tenure in the Hoosier Heritage Conference and will begin competing in the newly formed Eastern Crossroads Conference.  …

By Jackson Teal In Greek mythology, the warrior Achilles was nearly invincible until one seemingly minor weakness brought him down: his “Achilles’ heel.” Now, more than 3,000 years later, that same weak point has resurfaced in Indiana sports, sidelining two of the state’s premier athletes. Indiana Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton collapsed on the court…

By Jackson Darby What seems to be a fun bonding experience turns into trash talk and laughter while the last place participant regrets their draft day decisions. The season is about to end with something far more unforgettable than the mockery of last place. “I think that was probably the worst experience in my life,”…

By Cameron Deckman Recruitment. It is the target of many high school athletes. Some are searching for the next level in their event. According to the NCSA college recruiting service, out of 100 student athletes, only six are likely to make it to the collegiate level. Just two of those will become NCAA Division 1…

By Baylee Knebel At the Fort Wayne Semi-State on Saturday, Feb. 14, the five Delta wrestlers went 20-0 in their matches. In fact, they won 18 of those 20 matches by pin or by technical fall. That means those five wrestlers all will enter this weekend’s IHSAA State Finals with high seedings, giving several Eagles…

By Rex Cox What once was a crazy crowd roaring with excitement suddenly produces a deafening silence as their focus shifts to a smaller picture, an injured athlete. The silence is then pierced with the sharp cries of pain as a season ends for an unlucky athlete. Injuries are inevitable for some athletes. As much…

By Chloe Oliver Junior Owen McCormick gets his kickboard out, ready to continue his warmup. He jumps into lane one, but then hears a loud ‘rumbling’ noise. The lights start flickering. Teammates and coaches on the pool deck scream. The swimmers quickly catch on that something is wrong. With the little time there is, McCormick…

By Tru Swoboda Athletic success comes with its perks.  It comes with medals, trophies, podiums, and spotlights.  Some athletes are driven by these and even crave them.  But to other athletes, the attention and the praise is just a small factor in a greater story. “She is extremely humble and hard working,” Kelly Manor said….