Stephanie Bloom's 500 wins mark the maturation of a Delaware County volleyball legend

After covering her team for months, a casual conversation turned into a lengthy interview. Unexpectedly, I got an exclusive in-depth look at one of Indiana's greatest high school volleyball coaches ever who, even after accomplishing every feat in her sport, still feels misunderstood.

'Surreal' 9th-inning Grand Slam vaults Ball State to 1st MAC tournament title under Maloney

A new-school game story that encapsulates one of the greatest Ball State baseball triumphs in program history.

Isaac Andrews' unrivaled work ethic on pace to rank him as Delaware County's all-time scorer

An inside look at the county's top basketball star's professional-level work ethic, motivations and handling the expectations of his hometown.

New Ball State AD Jeff Mitchell talks facility upgrades, transfer portal, NIL, fans & more

Full Q&A interview article that addresses Ball State fan concerns and the new AD's vision for the department after a couple months into his term.

Burris volleyball's Nixon relieved and excited to play at UNC, Charlotte

The details behind a top local volleyballer's hectic journey to a Div. I program after being misled by her original team's coach and having to restart her process.

Muncie football great Brandon Hayes uplifting youth through 3rd & 11 Inc.

A local football legend and former NFL player gives back to his hometown by creating an organization aimed at funding youth camps and educational field trips.

Suspect in 2017 killing found guilty of murder

On-site reporting of an ongoing local murder trial, recounting several days of court proceedings with in-depth details that ended with a guilty verdict.

Monroe's Justin Ullom hired as new Muncie Central boys basketball head coach

With the trust I gained over a year of coverage, I received news ahead of time of the new boys basketball head coach hire at the county's largest high school. I was not only the first reporter to break this news, I also had a pre-written feature to pair with the initial article.

DC Defenders wide receiver Eli Rogers skips his mom's funeral to play XFL game

During my internship at USA TODAY, I attended an XFL game and wrote this story, which garnered over 400,000 initial page views.

Ball State's loss at Kent State contextualized the current state of the program

A breakdown of why Ball State men's basketball is on an upward trajectory but still outclassed by top MAC teams.

McCulloch Park baseball diamond gets an upgrade - and a controversial new name

A definitive look at a beloved local baseball diamond's upgrades, construction challenges and controversial name change, all in an exclusive discussion with the town's mayor.

Delta's Megan Hiday honored at 10th annual 'SmashCancer' tennis event

Coverage of a local tennis team's annual charity event for local families affected by cancer. 2022 honored a high school student, mother and child.

Wayne County ILEARN scores decline after pandemic-riddled school year

Compilation of a county's poor standardized test scores, thoughts from school administrators and explanation of how the COVID-19 negatively impacted youth learning.

Gil Coan, original member of the 1954 Baltimore Orioles, dies at 97

Honoring the death of baseball's Gil Coan, an original member of the 1954 Baltimore Orioles who recorded the team's first hit. Completed while on trending news desk.