👍 Thumbs up for a new season! New season. New opportunities. Same purpose. Here's to another season of building character, making memories, supporting one another and making every moment count.

When I was at Concord, Mike Alspaugh officiated for us often, including as starter for Kelly Relays for over 30 years. We wanted to recognize him for his retirement last spring but it was rained out. We caught up with him today @IHSAA1 Cross Country State Finals! Thank you Mike!

Awesome to see our former intern @BrosamerBrycen get his college career underway. Looking forward to seeing lots of big things ahead for him!

Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend! Be sure to set your clocks back one hour when you go to bed Saturday night. Take time this weekend to review weather and safety plans within your household. Be sure to change out the batteries in your smoke detectors and NOAA Weather Radio.

High school sports develop better people, not just better athletes. Preparing them for life, not just the game. The lessons that start in education-based athletics will serve student-athletes long after their playing days are over. #ItStartsHere ihsaa.org/ihs-itstartshere-2…

High school athletics and activities are about so much more than the game, performance, or competition – they’re preparation for what comes next! 😎 Students build confidence, resilience, teamwork, and leadership while discovering their interests and learning how to navigate challenges. Here’s to the experiences that help students feel ready for their next chapter! #BeyondTheBellWeek

Today is the first day of Girls Swimming practice. Good luck to all girls swimmers and coaches this season!

After several trips west, tonight’s football road trip took me east to Middlebury to see my friends Ryan Bales and Evan Fras! Mishawaka vs Northridge at Interra Field for the sectional opener.

As a child, Taytum was diagnosed with a rare liver disease. Her life was saved because someone said “YES” to organ donation. “Be a donor, because it saved my life and others.” Say YES to organ donation the next time you visit the BMV Donate Life Indiana is a proud sponsor of the IHSAA! @DonateLifeIN I @INDonorNetwork

Today’s adventure was to see former CHS athlete Catie Brenneman swim for Notre Dame! A cool bonus was seeing former NLC rival Julie Mishler of Wawasee in the lane next to her for Louisville. It was also fun to hang out with Angie, Grace, Hayden & Nicolle (not pictured).

The teamwork we first learn on the field makes us a better human off the field. Recognizing our actions impact others. Valuing the unique contribution of each teammate. Remembering we don't win alone. High school sports teach it all. #ItStartsHere ihsaa.org/ihs-itstartshere-2…

🎉 High school is about so much more than what happens in the classroom! Activities give students a chance to explore their interests, find their voice, build confidence, and create connections that can last a lifetime. Here’s to the experiences that help students discover where they belong, find what they love, and shine along the way! 🌟❤️ #BeyondTheBellWeek

There's nothing like playoff football. And it starts this Friday! The crowds. The rivalries. The electricity. BUY YOUR TICKET at Eventlink and GET READY! Thanks to our presenting sponsor, the @Colts! @Coltslife #ItStartsHere ihsaa.org/ihs-1527-05

Extra assignments. Games on consecutive nights. The drive to a school two counties over. To every high school official: We see you and all the ways you step up. THANK YOU. Join them by signing up to #BecomeAnOfficial today! highschoolofficials.com?shar…

Today is the first official day of practice for Girls Basketball and Girls Wrestling in Indiana. Good luck to all athletes and coaches this season!

It’s #BeyondTheBellWeek! 🎭 🎨 🎙️ From the stage to the field to the band room, art studio, and everywhere in between, high school activities give students the chance to find their people, discover what they love, and grow into who they’re meant to be. Let’s celebrate the programs that help students shine beyond the classroom! #BeyondTheBellWeek

Today is National Move Over Day. INDOT urges drivers across Indiana to move over and slow down for emergency responders and disabled vehicles with flashing lights activated on the shoulders of highways and interstates.

It is time for the @IHSAA1 46th Annual Girls and 81st Annual Boys Cross Country State Tournament to begin! Good Luck to all the student-athletes, coaches, and fans as they compete in 25 Sectionals all across this great state! All roads lead to @lavern_gibsonXC in Terre Haute on Halloween! Let's Go! #ItStartsHere #EducationBasedAthletics #FaceOfSportsmanship #BeAChampionOfHighSchoolSports

24 local games tonight. At least 8 had running clock. 5 decided by one score or less.