By Daniel Matthews

Published: 02:40 BST, 11 September 2024 | Updated: 03:02 BST, 11 September 2024

An apple orchard in Indiana has revealed a remarkable tribute to Caitlin Clark to commemorate the WNBA star’s record-breaking rookie season.

County Line Orchard, which claims to be the largest in Northwest Indiana, has redesigned its corn maze to celebrate the Fever star.

When viewed from above, the maze features a giant cutout of Clark holding a basketball on her shoulder.

It also carries a message, which reads from the skies: ‘We love Caitlin Clark.’

The orchard explained on social media that they wanted to celebrate women’s sports and Clark’s impact on the WNBA.

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An apple orchard in Indiana has revealed a remarkable tribute to WNBA star Caitlin Clark

‘Her incredible success and impact on the WNBA is a huge inspiration,’ they said of Clark

‘Her incredible success and impact on the WNBA is a huge inspiration, and as a proud Indiana business, we wanted to pay tribute to her achievements!’ County Line Orchard wrote.

Clark, who is expected to win the WNBA Rookie of the Year award, has become one of the biggest stars in women’s sports.

The Fever star made even more history over the weekend as Indiana clinched a dramatic 104-100 overtime victory against the Atlanta Dream.

The former Iowa Hawkeye star registered 26 points and 12 assists to record the most points and assists double-doubles in a season. 

County Line Orchard has redesigned its corn maze to celebrate the Indiana Fever star 

Clark’s main rival for the Rookie of the Year award, Angel Reese, recently announced that her debut season in the WNBA had been tragically cut short. 

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The Chicago Sky star broke the news in a bombshell statement on Saturday night but she did not immediately specify what the issue was. She later said that a wrist problem was to blame but did not elaborate on the precise injury or if she needs surgery.

‘It’s obviously, definitely sad, anytime you see anybody go down with an injury, especially people that you came into this league with, whether it was Cam (Brink), whether it was Angel, and especially Angel,’ Clark said. 

‘You want to see her finish out this year, obviously, she’s had a historic year, and she’s done some incredible things.’

 

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County Line Orchard in Hobart, Indiana created a corn maze paying tribute to Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark.

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Chopper 7 was over the maze featured the WNBA star holding a basketball with a “We [love] Caitlin Clark design.

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A mom of six died after she was hit by a stray bullet and her car crashed into a tree in Indiana.

Kia Tidwell, 42, had been traveling eastbound on 1527 West 5th Ave, Gary, Indiana when she was struck by a bullet at about 8pm on Friday, police said.

Gary Police Department was responding to a disturbance at a nearby McDonald’s when they heard a loud noise near Lincoln Street.

Officers said they attempted to approach a large group of people but shots were fired from behind the apartment building. Police said they were pinned down at their location when they heard several shots in the distance.

The suspects in the restaurant altercation are alleged to have fled on foot.

Ms Tidwell was declared dead at the scene.

US media including CBS and ABC Chicago reported that Tidwell had been on the phone with her oldest daughter when she was shot in the head.

Charlotte Tidwell, her mother, spoke at a police press conference on Tuesday: “My daughter had just left my house.

“On her way Friday she stopped by, and she said she was going home to cook for her other children.

“Her youngest was not even five yet, and her granddaughter was two.”

No arrests been made and Chief Derrick Cannon, of Gary Police Department, said: “There were multiple people there that witnessed this incident and we are asking the public to respond to this senseless and terrible act.”

The family took the stand in the news conference alongside Mayor Eddie Melton, who said: “Enough is enough. This is a call to action for the community to step forward and figuring out what we can do collectively as a community so we can prevent this from happening again.”

Tidwell was part of a large family who are reeling from her loss.

A GoFundMe page, launched for her family, reads: “She was a loving devoted mother who worked two jobs to keep her and her family afloat.

“She was no stranger to her children’s schools; helping and volunteering with sports. Everyone knew her, the loudest mom at the boys games. The one usually cooking for the team, traveling from one game to the next no matter how far she had to drive – she was committed to seeing them to the next level.

“Many days with little or no sleep for her children was her life.”

Reporter Darius Johnson from CBS News described the atmosphere at Tuesday’s news conference: “This was one of the most gut-wrenching news conferences I have ever attended.

“It was full of emotion and that’s because the person who’s life was taken was loved by all.”

The mayor’s office said in a statement : “As the family and our community mourn this terrible loss, we are urgently asking the public for their support in bringing forward any information that will lead to the arrest and prosecution of the people involved in this heinous act.

“If you have any information, please call Detective Roger Escutia directly at 219-755-3855, send an email to rescutia@isp.in.gov or use the anonymous Text to Tip line (219) 207-TIPS (8477). Any videos can be emailed to garypdrtcc@gary.gov.”