In part 1 of my conversation with IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig, we cover three topics that I think have defined his first 5 years: the transfer rule, changes to postseason formats and the addition of two new sports. His thoughts on all of that and more. southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

The South Bend Cubs are hot. Here's how they've played themselves into playoff contention southbendtribune.com/story/sports/2…

Yesterday, the second week of South Bend Tribune Sports-area high school football season previews began publishing. Here’s a look at New Prairie Football, led by new head cosch Coach Ryan O'Shea and established QB Reed Robinson, hoping to win a fifth-straight sectional title. southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

The Indiana Soccer Coaches Association released its boys’ soccer preseason rankings yesterday. South Bend Tribune Sports-area teams represented were: Saint Joseph Huskies Soccer (2A, 9), Concord Boys Soccer (3A, 9), BCS Bruins Athletics (2A, 14), GHS Boys Soccer (3A, 14), Trinity (1A, 19) and Penn Kingsmen Sports (3A, 20)

TOPIC 1: Getting to Know South Bend Tribune Reporter Kyle Smedley (00:53-14:08), Kyle's journey from Yorktown to South Bend (1:38-5:19), South Bend Tribune sports reporter and editor immediate takeaways (5:49-10:22), Kyle shares his thoughts on the upcoming football season (

One of the most dominant Indiana high school football programs ever, Penn Kingsmen Varsity Football hasn’t made it past the regional championship since 2017. Vinny Freeman and the rest of the 2026 senior class are hungry for Penn to return to glory. southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

The Indiana high schools boys and girls cross country preseason top 50 rankings have released, with Northridge XC coming in at 6th for boys and PennGirlsXC at 7th for girls. See the full rankings below, with South Bend Tribune Sports-area teams highlighted in green.

Elkhart football focused on another big season this fall southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

Part 2 of my conversation with IHSAA commissioner Paul Neidig covers a variety of topics. Shot clock in basketball? The future of gymnastics as an IHSAA sport? How does the funding work? His answers and more, here: southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

My latest on #NotreDame football QB Derby: "When he does get in trouble in certain ways, how do we get him out of that?" -- Aaron Taylor #NDFootball ndinsider.com/story/sports/c…

The first place South Bend Cubs. Didn't think I'd be saying that even three weeks ago. What a roll they've been on this month.

Plenty of star power returning for South Bend area boys soccer in 2025. See who's back southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

VOTE IN OUR 2025 BOYS SOCCER PRESEASON PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL! Nominees come from BCS Bruins Athletics, Concord HS Athletics, Elkhart High School Athletics, RedHawk Athletics, Mishawaka Marian, NPHS Athletics, Northridge Athletics, NorthWood Athletics, Penn Kingsmen Sports, John Adams Athletics and Trinity! southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

After falling just one win short of making the state championship last season, Mishawaka Athletics is going all in on 2025. Head coach Keith Kinder is getting motivation from anywhere, including walking his dog and pulling weeds in his yard. southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

My latest on #NotreDame and junior LB Drayk Bowen: "It's something that I needed to do. It was time to make the decision. #NDFootball Andrean 59ers ndinsider.com/story/sports/c…

SB Saint Joe Basketball coach, Eric Gaff discusses maintaining the championship culture they’ve built which resulted in winning the 2024-2025 class 3A state championship in Indiana. Hear more from Coach Gaff on the United Basketball+ Coaching and Leadership Podcast.

BACK ON TOP! The Cubs [W]in and are now in first place! #SBCubs

Who are the top South Bend area prep girls soccer teams to keep an eye on in 2025? southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…

With the start of the 2025-26 high school and collegiate sports season, I’ve made a new, professional Instagram page! Follow me at KyleSmedley03Media for all of my video content! instagram.com/kylesmedley03m…

VOTE IN OUR 2025 PRESEASON GIRLS SOCCER PLAYER OF THE YEAR POLL! Nominees come from RedHawk Athletics, Mishawaka Marian, Northridge Athletics, Penn Kingsmen Sports, John Adams Athletics, Saint Joseph High School Athletics and Trinity! southbendtribune.com/story/sports/h…