Eventful recruiting process leads to Trojans QB selecting Duke
The number of college football coaches who punched driving directions to Center Grove High School into their phones during the offseason is unknown.
Brandon Butler: Celebrate freedom this Fourth of July outdoors
The Fourth of July is about celebrating freedom. I don’t know of a better way to be free than spending time outdoors.
State of the athletic department: Greenwood
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series taking stock of where each of Johnson County’s high school athletic departments stand heading into the 2023-24 school year. Today we take a look at Greenwood, which could see both costs and benefits in the future as a result of its caught-in-the-middle enrollment numbers.
Braves’ Wiseman enjoyed experience at adidas Eurocamp
There are road trips, and then there are roads-I’ve-never-heard-of trips.
Baseball: All-County team
Perhaps it’s only fitting that when Max Clark’s name is called during the first round of the Major League Baseball draft next weekend, the city of Franklin will be attached to him.
State of the athletic department: Franklin
Editor’s note: This is the second in a series taking stock of where each of Johnson County’s high school athletic departments stand heading into the 2023-24 school year. Today we take a look at Franklin, which is looking to build on some recent high-profile successes.
Throwback Thursday: Abplanalp ran the point for 1973 Grizzly Cubs
High school sports teams displaying a player’s last name on the back of his or her jersey are few and far between.
Boys golf: All-County team
Brody Holubar went through most of the spring just trying to hold onto a spot in Center Grove’s lineup. With more than a dozen players capable of playing even-par golf on a given day, and just five varsity spots available, nothing was ever guaranteed.
State of the athletic department: Whiteland
Editor’s note: This is the first in a series taking stock of where each of Johnson County’s high school athletic departments stand heading into the 2023-24 school year. First up is a look at Whiteland, which is going through a massive growth in enrollment and set to upgrade its facilities accordingly over the next few years.
Brandon Butler: Midsummer a great time to reel in some catfish
Catfish are one of the most prevalent game fish in the Midwest. They’re also fun and easy to catch, and great to eat. Lakes, ponds, rivers, creeks, and streams all hold cats. Chances are if there is a body water near you, it holds catfish. Anglers can pursue catfish from a boat, but there are countless opportunities to pursue them from public shores. Catfishing is quite universal.