Indiana
Indiana Democrats issue call to action for voters on first day of abortion ban
Democratic state legislative candidates say the one option to repeal Indiana’s near-total abortion ban is by electing Democrats to the Statehouse.
Candidates issued a name to motion Thursday, the day the ban took impact.
Joey Mayer is operating towards Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel), an incumbent in a suburban district north of Indianapolis. She mentioned she’s been shocked how, even when she goes door-to-door to speak about financial points, voters of each events flip the dialog again to the abortion ban.
“If the Indiana GOP had bothered to take heed to their very own polling or really discuss to the individuals they signify like we’re doing, they might understand how far out of step SEA 1 is from what the individuals of Indiana need,” Mayer mentioned.
Republicans insist inflation and the financial system are the most important points this election. Democratic Senate candidate Andrea Hunley mentioned abortion is an financial subject, too.
“When households are involved about how they’re going to pay for gasoline and the way they’re going to pay for groceries, they can not even be involved about how they’re going to feed one other mouth of their residence,” Hunley mentioned.
Republicans are largely anticipated to take care of their supermajorities within the Indiana Home and Senate.
Contact reporter Brandon at bsmith@ipbs.org or observe him on Twitter at @brandonjsmith5.
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Reggie Miller’s Viral Instagram Post After Indiana Pacers Beat Knicks
On Sunday evening, the Indiana Pacers defeated the New York Knicks by a score of 130-109 to win Game 7 of their second-round playoff series.
All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton led the way with 26 points, four rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block while shooting 10/17 from the field and 6/12 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.
With the victory, the Pacers are now headed to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since the 2014 season.
After the game, Basketball Hall of Famer (and Pacers legend) Reggie Miller sent out a post on Instagram that got a lot of attention.
Miller captioned his post: “When the series CHANGED!! Jalen Brunson you’re a true BALLER, been the best player in these playoffs, but you and your boys can all heal up together on some beautiful beaches in Cancun, please enjoy!!#PacersKnicksRivalryLives#GodDontLikeUgly“
Miller spent his entire 18-year career with Indiana, and led them to the 2000 NBA Finals (they lost to Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers).
The five-time NBA All-Star had career averages of 18.2 points, 3.0 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.1 steals per contest while shooting 47.1% from the field and 39.5% from the three-point range in 1,389 regular season games.
As for the Pacers, they will now face off against Jaylen Brown and the Boston Celtics (who beat the Cleveland Cavaliers in the second round).
Game 1 of the series will be on Tuesday evening in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Indiana high school softball sectional scores and pairings
(WNDU) – The postseason is officially here for high school softball teams in Michiana!
Sectionals begin across the Hoosier State on Monday and continue through Saturday. Winners advance to a one-game regional next Tuesday, May 28.
Here’s a look at the sectionals involving schools in our viewing area. For a full look at sectional pairings and scores across the state, click here.
SECTIONAL 3: South Bend Adams
Game 1 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Plymouth vs. South Bend Saint Joseph
Game 2 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Michigan City vs. Mishawaka
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Adams vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): LaPorte vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Friday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 4: Northridge
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Concord vs. Penn
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Warsaw vs. Elkhart
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Northridge vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT): Goshen vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Friday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 19: Mishawaka Marian (at Newton Park)
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Clay vs. Jimtown
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): New Prairie vs. South Bend Riley
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Mishawaka Marian vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Bend Washington vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Thursday, 6 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 20: Kankakee Valley
Game 1 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Knox vs. Tippecanoe Valley
Game 2 (Tuesday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Kankakee Valley vs. John Glenn
Game 3 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Rensselaer Central vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 6:30 p.m. CDT/7:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Academies vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Saturday): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 21: Fairfield
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): East Noble vs. Lakeland
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): West Noble vs. Fairfield
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Wawasee vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): NorthWood vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (Thursday, 7 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 34: South Central (Union Mills)
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): LaVille vs. Bremen
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. CDT/6 p.m. EDT): South Central (Union Mills) vs. Hebron
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5 p.m. CDT/ 6 p.m. EDT): Wheeler vs. Game 1 winner
Championship (Saturday, 12 p.m. CDT/1 p.m. EDT): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner
SECTIONAL 35: Central Noble
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Westview vs. Churubusco
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Eastside vs. Central Noble
Game 3 (Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Prairie Heights vs. Game 1 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner
SECTIONAL 36: South Adams
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Manchester vs. Whitko
Game 2 (Tuesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): South Adams vs. Adams Central
Game 3 (Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Fort Wayne Bishop Luers vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Bluffton vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 37: Rochester
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Winamac vs. Pioneer
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Lewis Cass vs. Rochester
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): Wabash vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North Judson vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 49: Tri-Township
Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Tri-Township vs. Kouts
Game 2: Washington Township 7, DeMotte Christian 0 (Forfeit)
Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Morgan Township vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Hammond Science & Tech vs. Washington Township
Championship (Friday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 50: Westville
Game 1 (Monday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Westville vs. Marquette Catholic
Game 2 (Tuesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Oregon-Davis vs. Argos
Game 3 (Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Triton vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Thursday, 4:30 p.m. CDT/5:30 p.m. EDT): Culver Community vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
SECTIONAL 51: Fremont
Game 1 (Monday, 5:30 p.m. EDT): Lakewood Park Christian vs. Hamilton
Game 2 (Monday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Fremont vs. Elkhart Christian
Championship (Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EDT): Game 1 winner vs. Game 2 winner
SECTIONAL 52: North Miami
Game 1 (Monday, 5 p.m. EDT): Caston vs. West Central
Game 2 (Monday, 7 p.m. EDT): Northfield vs. Southwood
Game 3 (Tuesday, 5 p.m. EDT): North Miami vs. Game 1 winner
Game 4 (Tuesday, 7 p.m. EDT): North White vs. Game 2 winner
Championship (TBD): Game 3 winner vs. Game 4 winner
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Could Bryson Tucker be Indiana’s Best Player Next Season?
While the dynamic duo of Mackenzie Mgbako and Malik Reneau should hypothetically be the most important players for the Indiana men’s basketball team next year, do not be shocked if it is the new guy in town who ends up earning the title of the team’s best overall player when the 2024-2025 season is all said and done.
Mike Woodson has a plethora of reinforcements inbound for what is shaping up to be a bounce back campaign in B-Town, but Bryson Tucker stands out as the newcomer with the potential to make the strongest impact for Indiana.
As a 6’7″, 195 pound swingman with a 6’9″ wingspan and bundles of bounce, Tucker arrives at Assembly Hall with the physical profile to make major things happen all over the court. Combine those tangible tools with his intellectual wisdom on the floor, fearless spirit and extremely deep offensive bag, and you have all the makings of a player who should be able to make those aforementioned major things happen right from the jump.
The product of Maryland has been likened to retired NBA legend Grant Hill, as well as active association elite’s Jayson Tatum and Cade Cunningham. Those comparisons may set extremely high expectations for Tucker, but when you watch him play you can undoubtedly understand these parallels.
He always seems so poised with the ball in his hands, and is extremely meticulous when it comes to getting to his spots. His midrange game is masterful, and while he certainly has some work to do from deep there is no denying the prettiness of his shooting stroke. If he can continue to make strides as a threat from beyond the arc, it is going to be a nightmare for defenders trying to find ways to contain him.
His skillset breeds a massive amount of excitement to see what he can do offensively, but defensively is where he could truly make his mark. Those previously noted physical gifts alone should earn him a ton of run hawking opposing teams’ top perimeter threats, and could even earn him some time briefly relieving the big fellas of their duties from time to time.
All things considered, it just does not seem as though Tucker is receiving the type of hype which he should be leading up to his freshman season. With so much going on over the course of the past few weeks in terms of this roster rejuvenation, it is almost as though the fanbase has temporarily forgotten about how good this true freshman can be.
Here is your sign that Bryson Tucker is about to make the candy stripe faithful permanently remember his name in 2024-2025.
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