Published reports say the South Knox School Corportation is looking for a new head boys basketball coach. As the season is set to begin next month, and official practices are now underway, head coach David Burkett has been suspended for allegedly conducting illegal practices back in August. The suspension is being appealed. The opening has been posted on the school’s website.
The Washington Lady Hatchets will host Hoops Hysteria at the Hatchet House on Saturday. Meet the team and enjoy games and prizes starting at 7pm Saturday night. Admission is free. The season kicks off Friday Nov 3rd at home against North Knox.
The Arizona Diamondbacks entered the playoffs with the National League’s final wild card spot. Now they are now heading to World Series after knocking off the Phillies in Game 7 of the National League Championship series with a 4-2 win in Philadelphia. The D-backs will be travel to Arlington, Texas to play the American League Champion Texas Rangers in Game 1 of the Fall Classic on Friday night. The only other time Arizona has been in the World Series was when they won it in 2001.
LeBron James is one of the greatest players ever to play professional basketball. But there is one weird trend. The Lakers have not won on opening night since LeBron joined the team in 2018. That narrative did not change on Tuesday night when Los Angeles lost to the Denver Nuggets 119-107. LeBron scored 21 points during his 29 minutes of playing time. After the game he admitted he expects to have his minutes limited this season more than they have been in the past since he is now the oldest player in the league. The Indiana Pacers open their season at home tonight against the Wizards.
The 2023 Southwest Football Team All Conference Team was released yesterday. Several local players joined the squad.
From North Daviess: Brock Knepp, Brees Wolford, Coltyn McNabb, Drew Boyd, Zeb Owens, Abe Victoriano, Wyatt Bishop, and Nick Fine.
From North Knox: Blake Goodwin, Corbin Jones, Kaleb Arthur, Hunter Noonan, Garrett McGuire, Caleb Bottum, Aven Saucerman, Carter Lemburg, Blayne Boger, and Brennan Messel
A new Colts Fan was born literally at Lucas Oil Stadium Sunday during the Colts vs Browns game. The baby girl was related to Browns Receiver David Bell. The baby was not due for another four days but decided to come early. The family arrived at the stadium and went straight to first aid where the crew with IU Med Center took over to deliver the healthy baby girl. The new fan arrived at 1:20pm. The Colts lost a heartbreaker to the Browns 39-38 in the contest.
