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Ally Malone signs with Marian Softball
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - It was quite the year for Gibson Southern’s Ally Malone, winning the state championship in basketball, a great year in softball, and now, a college signing. Marian University announced yesterday that Ally has signed with their softball program. She will bring her .396 senior year...
Aces’ D-1 transfers in stride with team in offseason workouts
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The Purple Aces picked up two D-1 transfers in the portal this offseason. Now they are on the floor in offseason workouts with the rest of the team. Tayshawn Comer is a junior guard out of Eastern Kentucky. He had 68 appearances for the Colonels in his two years there, while […]
Display for Olympian Lilly King finished on Reitz Hill
EVANSVILLE, In (WEHT) – Friends and family of Lilly King finished a display for the local Olympian in honor of her before she heads to Paris to compete in the 2024 Summer Olympics. They finished the display Thursday. It is located on Reitz Hill off of Ray Becker Parkway.
Win a “Trip of a Lifetime” With Evansville, IN Boys & Girls Club Raffle
Dreaming of a getaway? The Boys & Girls Club of Evansville will make that dream a reality for the winner of its annual “Trip of a Lifetime” raffle. This exciting fundraiser offers participants a chance to win one of more than 20 unforgettable adventures while supporting all of the great programs at the Boys & Girls Club.
Four teams participate in joint practice at Central High School
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - On Thursday evening at Central High School, four football teams got a chance to put their hard summer work to the test. The Central Bears hosted Bosse, Forest Park, and Washington for a joint practice. Teams competed in seven on seven drills as well as some full team sets. After many weeks of going against their own teammates, joint practices are an excellent opportunity to change up the pace of summer practices as the football season approaches.
Evansville Otters' Mendham named All-Star Game MVP
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEVV) — In the league's 31st annual mid-season All-Star Game, Evansville Otters' infielder David Mendham and pitcher Zach Smith helped guide the West Division All-Stars to a 2-1 win over the East Division. Mendham earned the All-Star Game Most Valuable Player award after going 2-for-3 with a...
Baseball alum Casey Whitten to be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame this weekend
TERRE HAUTE, Ind. – Indiana State baseball alum Casey Whitten is scheduled to be inducted into the Indiana Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024 this weekend in Evansville, Ind. Whitten, a 1993 MLB Draft selection by the Cleveland Guardians in the second round with the 53rd overall pick, was a three-year starter at Indiana State over his career with the Sycamores.
“Swing Into Wishes” With Granted’s Annual Golf Scramble in Evansville, IN
Following another successful "Over the Edge" event, Evansville's Granted organization is offering a much more down-to-Earth fundraising opportunity. With Over the Edge, participants were given a chance to repel nine stories down the side of the Centerpointe Energy building in downtown Evansville. Next up for Granted, you can keep your feet on the ground when you hit the links at their annual charity golf outing.
Screaming Eagles dazzle in summer showcase
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WEHT) – The University of Southern Indiana (USI) basketball teams hit the hardwood Wednesday night. Fans were able to get an inside look at both men’s and women’s Screaming Eagle squads in the middle of summer workouts. Women’s basketball head coach Rick Stein and his group are coming off one of the best […]
Former Memorial stars Adam Eberhard, Dylan Penn eager to reunite in TBT on national TV
EVANSVILLE — Adam Eberhard and Dylan Penn are excited to team up once again in The Basketball Tournament. The former Memorial and Bellarmine University standouts are on UKnighted, which is mostly comprised of former Knights players. It's one of the 64 teams competing in the single-elimination, winner-take-all tournament and for the $1 million cash prize.
USI Volleyball earns AVCA Team Academic Award
EVANSVILLE, Ind.- University of Southern Indiana Volleyball team received the American Volleyball Coaches' Association Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 season. This marks the first time the Screaming Eagles earned the award since the 2013-14. season. The honor is awarded to volleyball teams that have displayed excellence in the classroom...
Jackson senior commits to Evansville baseball
The Jackson High School baseball program continues the tradition of having a future Division I player leading the team. Rising senior Cooper Rhodes announced on social media on Thursday, July 18, his commitment to the University of Evansville. The Purple Aces went 39-26 and won the Missouri Valley Conference championship, and the Greenville Regional before falling to Tennessee, the eventual national champions, in a three-game Super Regional.
Peter Funk and DJ Balentine elevated on UE coaching staff
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - The Purple Aces also announced moves involving Peter Funk and DJ Balentine. First up, a title change and elevation for Peter Funk, who joined the program last season as an Assistant Coach and Chief of Staff. The Aces announced yesterday he has been elevated to Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator.
Gabe Bobe returns to UE Basketball as graduate assistant
EVANSVILLE, Ind. (WFIE) - Head Coach David Ragland has two former University of Evansville basketball players on his coaching staff already, in Craig Snow and Purple Aces’ all-time leading scorer D.J. Balentine. “A coach that has already played, there’s a lot of value in that, because when you’re speaking...
Registration open for the Chloe Randolph Organization golf scramble
44News This Morning spoke with Kristie Randolph on Wednesday morning to hear more about the event. Registration is open for the Chloe Randolph Organization 4th Annual Golf Scramble. The Chloe Randolph Organization aims to educate and empower survivors of domestic violence.
Joel Zimba named Executive Deputy AD for External Relations for UE Athletics
EVANSVILLE, Ind. – University of Evansville Director of Athletics Dr. Kenneth "Ziggy" Siegfried has announced the hiring of Joel Zimba as the Executive Deputy Athletics Director for External Relations. Zimba joins the Purple Aces following a 5-year stint as the District Director of Athletics & Activities at Verona (Wisc.) Area School District.
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