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Ockomon: Eighteen girls teams end regional title droughts!

Eighteen girls teams end regional title droughts.

4A
Fishers first time winner (NW)
Fort Wayne Snider 2010 State Champ 1998
Center Grove 2007 Champ 1996
Ben Davis 2012 4 time state winner
Lake Central 1998 Champ 1994

3A
Indian Creek NW
Twin Lakes 1982
Corydon Ctl 2005
Hamilton Hts 2013
Gibson Southern 2002

2A
Eastern Hancock NW
Greencastle 1980 No Final 4 yet
Lapel 2007 No Final 4
Andrean 1999 No Final 4

1A
Lanesville NW
Trinity Lutheran NW
Bethany Christian NW
Tri HI 1998 No Final 4
Washington Twp 2003 No Final 4

Bloomfield 2005 1998 State Champion

Mitchell's Coach Haworth announces retirement

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Mitchell girls - Departing Coach Tim Haworth
MITCHELL, Ind. -- (Updated 2/13) WBIW is reporting that veteran Coach Tim Haworth has announced he is retiring from both teaching and coaching at the end of the school year. His remarkable 40-year teaching/coaching career is documented in this link. https://www.wbiw.com/2023/02/10/lad...-announces-retirement-from-coaching-teaching/ As far as what incoming coach will likely have on tap, the most recent Bluejackets finished 5-18. 6-0 sr-2-b Julian Bond leads a set of post players with plenty of height set to return, but most of the scoring graduates this spring. Underclass PG also on books to return, but will have to take on a much greater role. JV reported as decent. Name to board 3/13.

HH Varsity Club Insider: South Central Elizabeth will be open

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South Central girls - Departing Coach Lynn Thomas
ELIZABETH, Ind. -- (Updated 2/13) Can now confirm that Coach Thomas has submitted her resignation. However, it has yet to be accepted by the board - So officially, unofficial. Coach Thomas has had some talent-lean seasons with the Rebels winning just 6 games in 4our seasons. This year’s campaign didn’t go much better as they finished just 2-17. I will flesh this opening out more, but agood Varsity Club member reports there is already a MS coach with an inside track on this.

Reitz girls Coach Resigns

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Reitz girls - Departing Coach Gary Loveless
EVANSVILLE, Ind. -- (Updated 2/13) The Evansville Courier and Press is reporting Coach Loveless has resigned after six seasons with the Panthers. This from the Courier: A good nucleus should return to keep Reitz competitive. Only one senior (Emma Easley) will graduate, but most of the rotation was underclassmen. The Panthers finished third in the SIAC at 52.7 points per game, the highest average for the program since 2010. Several Teaching positions expected but not known yet given the calendar. EVSC is offering something called an early offer contract tho. Some internal interest expected.

Girls Semistate Pairings & Game Times!

The final road to Gainbridge Fieldhouse became clearer today as the 32 remaining teams in the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament learned their opponents and the location of their semistate games.

For the first time, the Indiana High School Athletic Association drew the semi-state pairings live mid-tournament in a special show that streamed this afternoon on IHSAAtv.org.

Semi-state games are scheduled for next Saturday (Feb. 18) at eight different sites with two semi-final games during the day and the championship game in the evening.

The winners will advance to their respective state championship games at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in downtown Indianapolis on Saturday, Feb. 25.

The Indiana Fever and Indiana Pacers are the presenting sponsors of the IHSAA Girls Basketball State Tournament.

Semi-States Date: Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Admission: $12 session; $20 both sessions. Children age 5 and younger admitted free.

North Class 4A at Huntington North

G1: Snider (21-4) vs. Fishers (24-2) 10 am ET
G2: SB Wash (27-0) vs. Lake Central (22-5) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

Class 3A at LaPorte
G1: Twin Lakes (27-0) vs. Hamilton Hts (20-5) 10 am CT
G2: Tippy Valley (22-3) vs. Fairfield (25-2) 12 pm CT
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 7:30 pm CT

Class 2A at Logansport
G1: Andrean (25-3) vs. Lapel (20-7) 10 am ET
G2: Central Noble (25-2) vs. Lafayette Catholic (20-6) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

Class 1A at Frankfort
G1: Tri (25-1) vs. Tri-Central (12-13) 10 am ET
G2: Bethany Christian (22-3) vs. Washington Twp. (20-6) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

South Class 4A at Southport
G1: BNL (24-3) vs. Center Grove (22-4) 10 am ET
G2: Lawrence North (18-9) vs. Ben Davis (18-9) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

Class 3A at Jasper
G1: Gibson Southern (21-4) vs. Corydon (25-2)10:30am ET
G2: Chatard (12-13) vs. Indian Creek (26-1) 12:30pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

Class 2A at Shelbyville
G1: Forest Park (23-3) vs. Greencastle (23-4) 10 am ET
G2: North Knox (27-1) vs. Eastern Hancock (23-3) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET

Class 1A at New Albany
G1: Bloomfield (14-14) vs. Jac-Cen-Del (16-11) 10 am ET
G2: Lanesville (25-2) vs. Trinity Lutheran (22-6) 12 pm ET
Championship: G1 winner vs. G2 winner. 8 pm ET
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HH Varsity Club Insider: New Albany boys

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New Albany boys – Departing Coach Jim Shannon
NEW ALBANY, Ind. – (Updated 2/10)
Veteran Coach Jim Shannon announced at the beginning of this past season that this would be his last. Nearly 40 years and over 600 wins (25 years at NA) are a hall of fame legacy for sure. Maybe more importantly to NA faithful, he is 21-12 vs hated Jeffersonville. This year’s Bulldogs, while competitive, have floated around the .500 mark most of the season. One thing that marks this year’s roster as a bit different from typical New Albany teams is that it is not necessarily top heavy with senior leadership. That may bode well for incoming coach. Plus good Varsity Club member reports JV squad is pretty solid. NA has one of the larger coaching staffs around, and plenty of rumors swirling about internal interest. Still others expect external candidates to be in the mix.

Carmel wants to cancel game contracts with Center Grove in all sports

Carmel is going to run out of teams to play.. At least they have Cathedral. For now.

HH Varsity Club Insider: Lanesville boys

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Lanesville boys – Departing Coach Mikel Miller
LANESVILLE, Ind. – (Updated 2/10)
It was announced in January that longtime Coach Mikel Miller would be resigning at the end of the season following allegations of player misconduct this past year.
https://www.wdrb.com/news/education...cle_be98a33c-914d-11ed-b6ed-2fed6796ebeb.html Good Varsity Club members report it’s as much of a mess as you imagine. Several offer that it is such a shame that a respected veteran coach was saddled with a bunch of idiots. That aside, the new coach will likely get a fresh start, but will have little in terms of groceries to make the dinner. Varsity Clubber reports four very limited seniors graduate. New coach will likely inherit 3 underclassmen with some varsity time. As one would expect from a winless varsity squad, the JV is no peach either. Looking down the line this year’s 7th grade squad did capture the County championship. As is the case with nearly all February openings, teaching positions still unknown. One odd one confirmed is HS Media Specialist.

Eastern Hancock Sectional Blasting of Irvington Prep posts Record Book Marks!

Sectional Semifinals. Final score was 97-13. Interestingly the note that brought it to my attention contained an arguemnt for sectional games to be seeded. Not sure how that would've helped stop this. Might be argued that seeding would actually create more outcomes of this nature.

Largest Lead Before Opponent Scored

(B) 42 Shoals vs. Vincennes Rivet 2020-21
(B) 40 Franklin vs. Geneva 1921-22
(B) 35 Huntington North vs. Columbia City 2017-18
(B) 34 Shenandoah vs. Union 2020-21
(B) 33 Herron vs. Indiana Math & Science Academy 2013-14
(B) 32 Northview vs. North Vermillion 1996-97
(B) 27 Frankfort vs. Western Boone 2001-02
(B) 27 Franklin Central vs. Bedford North Lawrence 2006-07
(B) 26 EV Bosse vs. EV Christian 1985-86
(B) 25 Whiteland vs. Scottsburg 2015-16
(G) 78 Tindley vs. Lighthouse South 2017-18
(G) 65 Eastern Hancock vs. Irvington Prep 2022-23
(G) 62 University vs. Anderson Prep 2020-21
(G) 50 Northwestern vs. Western 2016-17
(G) 49 Jac-Cen-Del vs. Madison Shawe 2020-21
(G) 49 Remington vs. Kniman 1927-28
(G) 48 North Decatur vs. Waldron 1982-83
(G) 45 Luers vs. South Adams 2011-12
(G) 43 Rushville vs. Shelbyville 2009-10
(G) 41 Columbus East vs. Bloomington North 2015-16
(G) 41 Northridge vs. Bethany Christian 2009-10

3 More Jobs Confirmed as Open!

A few job openings I’m still working on, but I wanted to at least get them listed here.

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Wawasee boys - Departing Coach Jon Everingham
SYRACUSE, Ind. — (Updated 2/8) Can now confirm (100%) Coach Everingam has submitted his resignation and informed his team he will not be back next season. Coach has won over 150 games during his career, as he wraps-up seven seasons with the Warriors. No teaching jobs listed yet due to the early date, and for the record, this position has not officially been posted yet by the school. Middle school FACS anticipated.

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Columbus East girls - Departing Coach Danny Brown
COLUMBUS, Ind. — (Updated 2/9) Coach Brown announced in late November this would be the last year of his long coaching career. https://www.therepublic.com/2022/11/30/farewell-tour-easts-brown-to-retire-at-end-of-season/ As for the incoming coach, the new olympian leader will be pretty limited. Good varsity Club member reports a ton of senior contribution graduates. Sr-2-b Jenna Guse expected back but she and her 6ppg is about it. JV reported as terrible - Lost to rival Columbus north by nearly 30. One early name mentioned as possibility is assistant coach Kylie Weichman.

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Northwestern girls - Departing Coach Kathie Layden
KOKOMO, Ind. — (Updated 2/9)
Veteran Coach Layden had announced her intention to retire.
https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/high-school/2023/02/05/indiana-girls-basketball-kathie-layden-retiring-as-northwestern-coach/69874667007/

HH Varsity Club Insider: 2023 Rumor Mill Opens with South Dearborn

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South Dearborn girls – Departing Coach Darryl Gibbs
AURORA, Ind. – (Updated 2/7) The Knights’ job becomes the first official opening of the off season as Coach Gibbs will not be returning for a 4th season at South Dearborn. Coach went 13-57 during his time there including a 5-19 campaign this most recent season. JV squad was just about .500 last season which is good news. Good Varsity Club member also reports middle school teams competitive, but no world beaters. Stipend: $11k. Current teaching openings include: HS English, HS Sped, Eled Sped. More anticipated. Not timeline established yet.

IBCA Players of the Week from Chesterton, Greenfield, Bloomfield, South Ripley, Valpo, Twin Lakes & Corydon


As girls’ Sectional play dominated hoops talk throughout the state last week, a short, buzzer-beating shot stole the show, as the Bloomfield Cardinals won a double overtime thriller against North Daviess in boys’ action, 49-47. In total, Week-14 of the IBCA/Franciscan Health Player of the Week Awards Program saw seven more Hoosier prep players earn honors, including three ladies who led their teams to Sectional titles, each for the first time in 10 or more years for their schools.

Chesterton Junior Justin Sims, Greenfield-Central Senior Dylan Moles, Bloomfield Senior Peter Combs, South Ripley Sophomore Cole Henry, Valparaiso Freshman Lillian Barnes, Twin Lakes Sophomore Addison Bowsman, and Corydon Central Senior Ava Weber have been selected as winners for Jan. 30-Feb. 4 in the recognition program coordinated by the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. Sims and Barnes are the boys’ and girls’ winners, respectively, in District-1. Moles is the boys’ recipient, and Bowsman is the girls’ recipient, for District-2. Combs and Henry share boys’ honors, while Weber is the lone girls’ honoree in District-3.

Following a State Finals appearance a year ago, the Chesterton Trojans are out to a 14-4 record, including a winning streak they extended to nine games last week. Junior Justin Sims has had a major impact on their play, and the 6-6 forward was strong in two performances a week ago. First, in a 59-57 Duneland Athletic Conference win at Michigan City, Sims posted a 24-point, 12-rebound performance, achieving his first double-double of the week. He was a strong 12-14 from the free throw stripe, plus five of his rebounds came at the offensive end, and he blocked three shots. Later in the week, the Trojans went into Warsaw and pulled out a hard-fought, 71-56 win. This time, the Junior forward was a highly efficient 11-14 from the field and 7-9 from the line, scoring 29 points, a career high. He posted another double-double with 10 rebounds, and he erased two more shots with blocks.

Freshman Lillian Barnes has been a highlight show all season for the Valparaiso Lady Vikings, and she came to play last week, helping the green and white to their first Sectional title since 2005. It was their 21st crown, but it didn’t come without some tough wins. The 23-2 Vikings began their week with a close 40-34 triumph against Crown Point. In that game, Barnes scored 16 points, she was 2-2 from deep and 2-2 from the free throw line, plus she posted a double-double with 10 rebounds. She added two assists and three steals in the victory. In the Sectional Semifinal, the 5-11 wing scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, posting yet another double-double, as Valparaiso knocked off Chesterton, 60-46. The Viking rookie also passed out six assists, picked up seven steals, and blocked a pair of shots in the effort. In the finale, Valparaiso took care of Portage by a 47-33 margin, though it was much closer than that for about three quarters. Barnes was again stellar, knocking down 8-13 shots from the floor, she was a perfect 8-8 from the line, as she scored 24 points in total. She posted her third double-double of the week with her 12 rebounds, plus she stole the ball three more times.

The 17-1 Greenfield-Central Cougars are off to a great start, and last week they extended their winning streak to 14 games with a pair of victories. Senior Dylan Moles helped in a big way with two strong outings himself. In a 56-43 Hoosier Heritage Conference win over the Delta Eagles, Moles scored 24 points on 11-17 shooting, including 2-4 from deep. He also grabbed three rebounds and handed out seven assists in the game. Two days later, the 6-2 guard helped the Cougars to a 55-39 win against Greenwood. In this contest, Moles scored 20 points, he was a perfect 5-5 from the charity stripe, plus he added five rebounds, five assists, and three thefts to his stat line.

From the day she stepped foot on campus, Sophomore Addison Bowsman has had the ball in her hands and helped Twin Lakes to 45 wins so far, including a perfect 26-0 record to this point in 2022-2023. Last week, the Lady Indians won their 17th Sectional title, but just their first since 2007. They began their week with a comfortable win over North Montgomery, in which Bowsman scored 21 points, grabbed three caroms, and dished out 10 assists to post a double-double. She was 6-8 from the floor, 3-4 from long range, and she collected five steals as well. In the Sectional Semifinal, a nail-biting 68-61 double overtime win against West Lafayette, the 5-6 point guard was productive again, scoring 25 points, pulling down seven rebounds, assisting on seven more baskets, and picking up three steals. Then in the Sectional Championship, the Sophomore guard went for another 20 points, collected four rebounds, and handed out seven additional assists. She set the single-season Lady Indian record for assists with 186.

Bloomfield Senior Peter Combs and South Ripley Sophomore Cole Henry shared District-3 boys’ honors this week for their equally strong play in huge overtime wins for their teams. Combs helped the Cardinals to a Southwestern Indiana Conference win over North Daviess by knocking down a buzzer-beating jumper from about 10-feet to seal the 49-47 double overtime win. The 6-8 Senior finished with 28 points, eight rebounds, and a pair of blocked shots, plus he was an efficient 10-15 from the field. Cole Henry was instrumental in South Ripley’s 80-72 overtime win against Ohio River Valley Conference opponent, Southwestern (Hanover). In this triumph, the 6-6 forward scored 33 points on 9-16 shooting, he was 3-6 from 3-point range, and he knocked down 12-14 charity tosses. The Sophomore posted a double-double with his 11 rebounds, and he protected the paint with his eight blocked shots.

Senior Ava Weber has helped Corydon Central to a 24-2 record this season, and the Panthers are still rolling, having won their first Sectional title since 2013, their 18th overall. In an impressive 58-39 win against a good Charlestown team, Weber scored 30 points on 10-16 shooting, she was a near-perfect 10-11 from the free throw line, plus she contributed nine rebounds and three steals to the effort. In the Sectional Semifinal, a 53-39 win against North Harrison, the 5-11 forward scored a modest 21 points on 8-12 shooting, plus she chipped in a pair of assists and five steals. But Weber saved her best for the Championship game, as she scored 34 points in the 63-54 success against a strong Scottsburg squad. The Senior forward snagged nine rebounds, five of which were offensive, and she added a pair of assists and five steals.
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Save the date: 2023 IBCA Spring Clinic

IBCA Spring Clinic

Thursday, April 20 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Off site social to follow

Friday, April 21, 2023 10:30am - 6:30pm
Mt. Vernon (Fortville) HS

*Great lineup of college speakers featuring Matt Painter and Teri Moren and seven other college coaches
*Awards program honoring coaches / others
*Clinic social
*Vendors to visit with

Reasons to attend clinic:
1. Education / information *improve your craft
2. Awards
*Recognizing a colleague who receives an award or receive an award yourself
3. Socialize
*let loose a little after a long season
4. Network
*connect with other coaches
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IBCA Boys Poll Still points to Ben Davis

Indiana Basketball Coaches Association Online Top 20 Coaches Poll
IBCA Coaches Poll
Poll Results - February 5, 2023 POLL
Rank School Total Points Record 1st Place Votes


1 Ben Davis 400 22-0 20
2 Penn 378 17-1
3 Center Grove 353 17-1
4 Brownsburg 327 17-2
5 Hammond Central 308 18-1
6 Indianapolis Cathedral 302 13-4
7 Kokomo 267 15-4
8 Carmel 234 12-6
9 NorthWood 231 15-2
10 New Palestine 201 16-1
10 Mishawaka Marian 201 17-2
12 Jennings County 181 16-1
13 Linton-Stockton 167 18-1
14 Greenfield-Central 151 17-1
15 Lawrence North 133 14-4
16 Fort Wayne Blackhawk Christian 75 15-3
17 Homestead 55 15-4
18 Anderson 40 15-3
19 Norwell 39 16-2
20 Zionsville 25 11-6

Other Schools Receiving Votes (Listed Alphabetically)
Bloomfield (16-3), Bloomington North (12-3), Brebeuf Jesuit (12-5), Brownstown Central (14-4), Chesterton (14-4), Harrison (W Lafayette) (15-3), Indianapolis Attucks (12-7), Lake Station Edison (16-1), Munster (16-2), Noblesville (13-5), North Central (Indianapolis) (11-7), North Daviess (16-5), Scottsburg (15-2), South Spencer (17-1), Southport (13-6), Tippecanoe Valley (15-3), University (15-1), Wapahani (17-1), Warren Central (10-9)

2023 Girls Regional Pairings!

CLASS 4A

at LaPORTE

Valpo (23-2) vs. South Bend Wash (26-0)
Lake Central (21-5) vs. Northridge (22-5)

at MARION
Homestead (19-5) vs. Fishers (23-2)
Snider (20-4) vs. WL Harrison (16-9)

at DECATUR CENTRAL
Lawrence North (17-9) vs. Brownsburg (16-9)
Ben Davis (17-9) vs. Mount Vernon (19-6)

at BNL
Center Grove (21-4) vs. Franklin (18-5)
BNL (23-3) vs. EV Central (14-11) or Jasper (12-14)

CLASS 3A

at JIMTOWN

Marian (22-5) vs. Tippy Valley (21-3)
Fairfield (24-2) vs. Highland (17-6)

at BELLMONT
Hamilton Hts (19-5) vs. Norwell (21-3)
Twin Lakes (26-0) vs. Garrett (14-11)

at GREENCASTLE
Indian Creek (25-1) vs. Purdue Poly (22-5)
Cascade (22-2) vs. Chatard (11-13)

at CHARLESTOWN
Corydon (24-2) vs. Rushville (14-13)
EV Memorial (25-1) or Gibson Southern (19-4) vs. Princeton (16-10)

CLASS 2A

at WINAMAC

Central Noble (24-2) vs. South Central (23-3)
Andrean (24-3) vs. North Miami (19-5)

at LAPEL
Eastbrook (19-5) vs. Lapel (19-7)
Lafayette Catholic (19-6) vs. Luers (11-13)

at SOUTHMONT
Eastern Hancock (22-3) vs. University (20-4)
Greencastle (22-4) vs. Union County (16-9)

at CRAWFORD COUNTY
South Ripley (16-9) vs. North Knox (26-1)
Brownstown (19-7) vs. Forest Park (22-3)

CLASS 1A

at CASTON

Tri-County (14-11) vs. Bethany Christian (21-3)
Washington Twp. (19-6) vs. Argos (13-12)

at WES-DEL
Tri-Central (11-13) vs. Rossville (15-10)
Tri (24-1) vs. Southwood (19-5)

at SOUTHWESTERN
Jac-Cen-Del (15-11) vs. Bethesda Christian (12-13)
Eminence (17-6) vs. Bloomfield (13-14)

at WEST WASHINGTON
Springs Valley (17-7) vs. Trinity Lutheran (21-6)
Lanesville (24-2) vs. Wood Memorial (14-10)

Miss Basketball front runner out for rest of season

South Bend Washington girls basketball coach Steve Reynolds has called star guard Amiyah Reynolds the "best all-around player" in the Hoosier State.

Now, arguably Indiana's best team will be without one of their stars as they pursue a Class 4A state championship.

Ockomon Spotlights Girls Sectional Droughts for 2023 !!

63 Title games Sat nite
34 games with 38 drought contenders
Attached is a list of those teams that hope to end 10 or more years of futility.

Last year, Bellmont since 2002, Culver Academy since 11, North Put since 03, Union County since 06 ,North Miami 2008, and Waldron 2010.

Best bets are: Valparaiso 05,Harrison WL 86,Twin Lakes 07, Bishop Luers 13, Caston 85, Southwood 03, Eminence 99.

Hammond Central, Elkhart, Purdue Poly,Parke Heritage,Faith Christian are still alive thru Friday trying for first title.

Not Indiana: 22-year-old assistant coach accused of posing as a teenage girl during JV game - WTF?

The video clips of this are a must watch at the link below. Needless to say, the Coach killed it :) I can't believe not a single soul spoke up. What the actual hell?
  • A 22-year-old assistant coach is accused of posing as a 13-year-old at a varsity basketball game.
  • Officials are investigating the incident and the assistant coach no longer works for the district.
  • The father of the teenager told WAVY-10 that he was "shocked" and that his family wanted an apology.
School officials in Portsmouth, Virginia, are investigating a former assistant coach who allegedly posed as a 13-year-old player in a junior varsity basketball game, local media outlet WAVY-10 reported.

50+ Point Scorers List Additions

Thanks to the contribution of a good Varsity Clubber, I have just added Gus Etchison from 2019-20 season. I'm sure I have a lot to confirm and add still, but I want to keep working on this project as it would be a shame for any 50+ night to ever be forgotten. Feel free to post or drop me an email if you see someone left off this project.

Not Indiana: 60 year old man dies following brawl at basketball game

This happened in Vermont at a boys middle school game. A 60 year old man died after participating in a brawl during the game.
The Vermont State Police is investigating. The cause of death is unknown. The school is located near the Canadian border.

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