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Panthers win holiday hoops tourney with victories over Muncie Central, Avon

Panthers win holiday hoops tourney with victories over Muncie Central, Avon

After a weeklong holiday layoff, Bloomington High School South Panthers looked refreshed, not rusty, winning the Community Cars Tournament with victories over Muncie Central Bearcats (60–58) and Avon Orioles (64–55). Duncan Combs and Jack Clark led the way as the Panthers improved to 6–2.

Bloomington South Panthers survive late scare, outlast North Vigo 71–68 in overtime

Bloomington South Panthers survive late scare, outlast North Vigo 71–68 in overtime

After a tying 3 sent it to overtime, Bloomington South Panthers regrouped and beat Terre Haute North Vigo Patriots 71–68. Duncan Combs scored 27, hit the go-ahead 3 late, and Jack Clark added 20 as South shot 61%.

New Palestine shuts out Bloomington South, ends playoff run for Panthers

New Palestine shuts out Bloomington South, ends playoff run for Panthers

Bloomington South’s season ended Friday with a 42–0 semi-state loss to undefeated New Palestine. The Panthers struggled on both sides of the ball and could not repeat their recent comeback wins. South finishes 11–2, claiming Conference Indiana, Sectional, and Regional titles.

Bloomington South football team heads to semi-state, faces unbeaten New Palestine on Friday

Bloomington South football team heads to semi-state, faces unbeaten New Palestine on Friday

Bloomington South enters Friday’s Class 5A semi-state after a 55–7 regional win over Floyd Central, but now faces unbeaten No. 1 New Palestine. The Dragons are riding a 26-game win streak, while South seeks its first win over New Palestine, as both teams pursue a berth in the state finals.

South overwhelms Floyd Central 55–7, advances to football semi-state at New Palestine

South overwhelms Floyd Central 55–7, advances to football semi-state at New Palestine

Bloomington South erased an early 7–6 deficit with 49 unanswered points to beat Floyd Central 55–7 and claim a third straight regional title. Duncan Combs threw for 186 yards, Braylen Townsend ran for 110, and Sam Giles sparked the surge with a 98-yard kickoff return.

Regional football clash: Bloomington South looks to slow Floyd Central’s high-octane attack

Regional football clash: Bloomington South looks to slow Floyd Central’s high-octane attack

Bloomington South heads into Friday’s 5A Regional after two straight last-minute playoff wins. The 10-1 Panthers host 10-1 Floyd Central, whose high-powered offense will be the toughest South has faced as both teams chase a berth in the state semifinals.

Panthers roar back with late rally for football sectional title over rival Cougars, 31-28

Panthers roar back with late rally for football sectional title over rival Cougars, 31-28

For the second straight week, Bloomington South mounted a late comeback—this time beating rival Bloomington North 31-28 on a last-second 18-yard field goal by freshman Sam Stolberg. The Panthers erased a 14-point halftime deficit to win their fifth consecutive sectional championship.