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Loogootee Coach Brian Smith Selected for IBCA All-Star Staff

Loogootee Girls Coach Brian Smith has been selected for the IBCA Girls All-Star game coaching staff, according to a statement from Loogootee Athletics. The announcement congratulated Smith on the honor. Smith, who has compiled a 152-111 record over 11 seasons…

Loogootee Pre-Sectional Banquet Details for 2026

LOOGOOTEE, Ind- The annual Pre-Sectional Banquet will be held at the Lower Level of the St. John’s Center on Saturday, Feb. 28, at 6 PM Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at the door for $20 and…

Loogootee Boys and Girls Game Schedule Changes for January 2026

All Loogootee school sporting events and practices scheduled for Today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, have been canceled. The following are updates on cancellations and postponements as of 11AM on Jan. 26: Monday, Jan. 26 – Boys 5/6 grade game at…

Barr Reeve Edges Loogootee 47-42 in Thrilling Basketball Clash

With over 5,000 people watching another rendition of the Loogootee vs. Barr Reeve rivalry, one of the oldest duels in the state of Indiana, the feeling of a national championship may be the buzz in nearby Bloomington; however, as the…

Loogootee Volleyball Program Seeks New Head Coach

The Lady Lion Volleyball program is in search of a new head coach. Loogootee Athletics said in a statement on the school’s athletic page would like to thank Coach Haley Cummins and her family for their commitment to our program….

North Daviess Takes Down Loogootee In Coach Thompson’s Lions Debut

LOOGOOTEE (Washington Times Herald)—Although a few teams across the state hit the floor on Monday, for Daviess and Martin County, Tuesday at Jack Butcher Arena was the official boys basketball kickoff. The game not only had all of the normal…

Loogootee Volleyball Loses in Semi-State In A Straight Set Defeat

JENNINGS COUNTY, Ind.- The Loogootee Lady Lions’ 2025-26 volleyball season concluded with a semi-final loss to Springs Valley High School at Jennings County High School in Mount Vernon, Ind. The Blackhawks defeated the Lions in straight sets, 25-16, 25-19, 25-11,…

Loogootee’s Road To State Starts With a Challenge Against Springs Valley

After both having extra time off, the Springs Valley and Loogootee will meet. They aim to capture the first Semi-State title for both schools since 1993 for Springs Valley. For Loogootee, it is a chance to win Semi-State since 2020…

Barr Reeve Vikings Win 16th IHSAA Volleyball Regional Championship

LOOGOOTEE, Ind.- The Barr Reeve Vikings secured a commanding victory over Tecumseh High School in straight sets during the IHSAA Class 2A Volleyball Regionals held at Jack Butcher Arena in Loogootee, Indiana. The final scores were 25-22, 25-18, and 25-17,…

Loogootee High School Volleyball Makes History, Advances to Semi-State

The Korean boy band phenom BTS once had a song that went, “Smooth like butter.” The Loogootee Lions were smooth and silky today, just like butter, on their way to winning a Regional Volleyball Title for the first time since…