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(09/08/24 4:21pm)
The Ball State Daily News will use this program to honor athletes who had an impressive week or a breakout performance. Candidates will be chosen and the community can cast their votes. Starting this week, the Daily News will be partnering with the Muncie Sports Commission and this weekly form will be used to decide candidates for an award show in the spring. Candidates will be announced every Sunday with the voting closing on the following Monday at 5 p.m. The winner will be announced the next day. If you believe a certain student-athlete should be a candidate, email the Daily News sports editor Zach Carter at zachary.carter@bsu.edu or associate sports editor David Moore at david.moore@bsu.edu. To vote for the athletes, check out the form below. Please vote only once as multiple votes from the same email will not count.Here are your nominees for athlete of the week from Monday, Aug. 26 to Saturday, Aug. 31. Delta senior football player Nolan Carpenter: In the Eagles' 37-7 win over Shelbyville, Carpenter had 16 carries for 104 yards and one touchdown.
(09/08/24 12:05am)
A lot of work goes into the first college game. Spring football. Summer workouts. Fall camp. Scrimmages. Practices and more.
(09/07/24 9:44pm)
On Saturday afternoon, Ball State football took the field for its first contest of the 2024 campaign. In their first home game since 2021, the Cardinals walked out of Scheumann Stadium with a 42-27 win over Missouri State.
(09/07/24 2:02pm)
MUNCIE - It was the home opener on Friday evening for the hometown Delta Eagles (3-0) who had a date with Hoosier Heritage Conference (HHC) rival Shelbyville (1-2). These two squads know one another very well and have very similar playstyle. Ground and pound was the name of the game but only one could come out on top at the end of the night. Delta was able to grind out the victory in dominant fashion over Shelbyville 37-7.
(09/07/24 2:45am)
YORKTOWN, Ind – In the last 12 games between Yorktown football and New Palestine, the Tigers have not been the favorite as the Dragons have won 11 of those games. They also led the series 25-3 before tonight’s edition of the matchup. After four quarters, the storyline continued as the Tigers fell 41-13 to the visiting Dragons. “We didn’t play very well,” Yorktown head coach Mike Wilhelm said. “They played very well and it just didn’t go our way in the first half.” It did not take long for New Palestine to draw blood as the red and white hit the scoreboard early with a 33-yard touchdown pass. However, the Tigers responded with a long opening drive. Though momentum seemed to be with the green and white, the drive ended at the Dragons’ 30-yard line when Yorktown turned the ball over on downs. “[New Palestine] is very tough in the trenches,” Wilhelm said. “That’s how you win football games, and we have to learn how to match that.” While New Palestine’s offensive and defensive performance was apparent in the contest –the Dragons led 35-0 at halftime – the Tigers also had some mistakes. Things like missed tackles and allowing the Dragons to recover the ball on a kickoff in the second quarter all plagued the green and white. Wilhelm told the team that they needed to clean up those issues going forward. “We try to learn from our wins, but you learn a lot more when you lose,” he said. “We have to improve in the trenches because we may have to play them again if we want to win a [sectional] championship.” One thing that differs from past Tiger teams is the youth aspect. Starting quarterback, sophomore Sam Tokar has only held the position for three games. In the loss, he went 16-for-28 for 162 passing yards, had one touchdown pass and threw an interception. “I think my confidence [has helped],” Tokar said. “I know I’m a play maker and that’s why what I do. I have to lead this team and I know I can be a leader.” Though Wilhelm believes the new QB1 has improved on the field, he agrees that Tokar’s leadership has also hit a new level. “He’s a natural leader,” he said. “The guys listen to him and he commands the huddle.” While New Palestine’s offense never faltered, Yorktown’s offense also had some positive moments. One of those was when senior Ephraim Daugherty took a screen pass from Tokar for a 54-yard touchdown. The Tigers believe they will need that type of energy and production when Delta comes to Yorktown High School Friday, Sept. 13. The rivalry game will be played at 7 p.m. “We can’t have a hangove4 from this game,” Tokar said. “We just have to finish [because] it’s a big game. The stands will be packed and I’m ready to show the fans what I can do.” Contact Zach Carter via email at zachary.carter@bsu.edu or on X at @ZachCarter85.
(09/07/24 12:27am)
ANDERSON, Ind. – A single-engine plane crashed this morning in a cornfield east of Anderson, according to the Madison County Police Department. There were no survivors.
(09/06/24 9:58pm)
A small plane crashed near the 4300 block of East 100 South on the east side of Anderson, north of the Yarberry gravel pit, around 9:45 a.m. Sept. 6. The plane went down outside of the Anderson Municipal Airport.
(09/06/24 5:45pm)
The last time Ball State football competed on the field was Nov. 25, 2023, as the Cardinals fell to Miami (OH) 17-15 to finish the season with a 4-8 overall record and a 3-5 Mid-American Conference (MAC) record. Tomorrow, the red and black will have a chance to start fresh as they kick off the 2024 campaign and the program’s 100th season with a home opener against Missouri State. In doing so, the Cardinals could be embarking on a season that might become important for the near future. Throughout this season, I will have some thoughts and other takeaways from the Cardinals’ journey. With that, here are my thoughts one day before the opening kick. The quarterback decision is hugeLast year, Ball State’s quarterback carousel was something to witness. Beat reporters and fans alike waited each week to see who would be under center. For the first six weeks, it was a mix between redshirt junior Kiael Kelly, then freshman Kaiden Semonza – who was redshirted later in the year– and former graduate student Layne Hatcher. While Kelley won the starting job and took the reins the final six weeks of the season – going 3-3 with Ball State in that stretch – he was moved to cornerback this season as Semonza got the nod. While some were shocked – and for good reason – about the choice, it makes sense to me. For one, Semonza showed some signs of progress during his limited action in 2023. The other thing that seems to be positive is how the players and head coach Mike Neu talk about him. It’s nothing but positive remarks and discussions about how his approach has improved in one offseason. Why is this important and why is Semonza getting the huge role? Because he’s young. Now, I know the transfer portal exists and players can play hopscotch each season. But if Semonza fits in and clicks with Ball State enough to where success rises through the ashes of last season’s mistakes, there might be something there for the next few seasons. This team’s mindset is in a good spotThis may sound like a dumb takeaway, but I thought it was worth mentioning. I feel like a good attitude is something that is preached all the time, especially in sports, but this team has that. Now I’m not saying there’s a college football team in the nation that thinks they’re bad – I’m probably wrong – but the Cardinals do not think they are a poor performing team. Sure, Ball State was the lowest-ranked team in the new NCAA 25 football game from EA at a 68 overall ranking – they are now at a 71 – but that’s a video game with analytics that someone had to decide on. If you ask the team, they think the rating is wrong. The reason why this is a big deal to me is that this team thinks they have something to prove. They think this is an opportunity to get back to a bowl game for the first time since 2021. However, that goal will be harder said than done. Take out the usual MAC games, you have to play No. 12 Miami in week two, JMU in week four and Vanderbilt in week seven. While I’m not saying Ball State will automatically lose those games, injury concerns are the most important aspect of those games. But only time will tell how that part of the games impacts the season. There is only one 100th teamWhen the Cardinals had their first Monday press conference of the season earlier this week, junior tight end Tanner Koziol said it best. "There's been 99 teams before us that have played, and we know they're watching,” he said. “There's a sense of just wanting to do it for those guys. We want them to have the bragging rights and then to be proud of the team that it's putting out there today. There's a sense of pride in that and the people that have worn the jersey before us." I’m not even going to try and put together how many players, coaches, managers and other team personnel have been through Muncie. That would take a while and I was the type of guy that aimed for a B- in math class, so, there that is. But all of the information screams history. Even for a mid-major football team, it means something. So while the Cardinals play their 12 games throughout the new season, make sure to follow Kyle Smedley, Elijah Poe and I as we cover the team and give our thoughts from time to time. And for Ball State football fans. No matter the outcome of the season, enjoy it. Ball State football is officially back starting tomorrow at 2 p.m. Contact Zach Carter via email at zachary.carter@bsu.edu or on X at @ZachCarter85.
(09/06/24 4:42pm)
Blockchain technology is making waves in various industries, and the online casino sector in Indiana is no exception. This transformative technology promises enhanced security, transparency and efficiency. Understanding these innovations can help you stay ahead of the curve as a casino enthusiast.
(09/06/24 2:46am)
YORKTOWN, IND- The gym at Yorktown tonight was a packed house. Not just for the five-time state champion volleyball program, nor the 10-1 team that ran out onto the floor, but the senior Indiana University commit Charlotte Vinson.
(09/06/24 4:00pm)
With Ball State University students settling into campus life and looking to explore Muncie on a budget, many local establishments offer student discounts. Here are five local businesses that offer deals:
(09/05/24 2:21pm)
Editors note: This story has been edited to correct a win-loss prediction.
(09/11/24 2:00pm)
Walking through the automatic doors of local grocery stores and supermarkets, one is immediately greeted by attentive employees, cooled by an air-conditioned breeze, and drawn to the array of fruits and vegetables.
(09/09/24 2:00pm)
The walls of Maplewood Guest House are etched with history. Photos of Ball State’s original first family hang on the walls — carefully dusted and fawned over by inquisitive visitors — serve as a reminder to residents who reap the benefit of the family’s generosity to do good by the community.
(09/04/24 9:30pm)
A crash between a Muncie Indiana Transit System (MITS) City Bus and a vehicle occurred at Ball State University’s Scramble Light Sept. 4.
(09/04/24 9:27pm)
Ball State football head coach Mike Neu stayed up late last Saturday to watch Missouri State take on Montana.
(10/01/24 8:04pm)
The Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney trilogy is one of the greatest stories ever told in gaming. The story of the rookie attorney going from his first case to becoming one of the greatest defense attorneys in the country, the Phoenix Wright trilogy has a great way of balancing emotion, heartbreak, and intense situations with comedy, silliness, and fun storytelling. However, despite Capcom wanting more games, Phoenix's story was finished, thus creating an interesting challenge for series director Shu Takumi. He decided to make a brand new character: Apollo Justice. Following a similar path, Apollo’s career begins with his first ever case and continues all the way until he owns his own law firm. However, unlike Phoenix’s more personal story, Apollo is tasked to fix corruption in his country’s courts, bring an end to the dark age of the law and revolutionizing a whole country's law system. With the recent successes of the Phoenix Wright trilogy and the Great Ace Attorney duology, Capcom repackaged Apollo Justice, Dual Destinies, and Spirit of Justice as one trilogy: The Apollo Justice Ace Attorney Trilogy. Now is the perfect time to see how these games hold up as standalone titles and as one overarching story.
(09/04/24 3:03am)
Two Delaware County volleyball juggernauts met at Wapahani tonight. The heavy-weight matchup included the Yorktown Tigers (10-1, 2-0) sweeping the previously undefeated Wapahani Raiders (9-1, 2-0) in three sets.
(09/03/24 11:31pm)
Wapahani senior golfer Delaney Dodd was voted as the Delaware County Athlete of the Week for the week of Monday, Aug. 26 to Saturday, Aug. 31. In the Mid-Eastern Conference Tournament, Dodd led the Raiders with an 84, which was good enough for the individual title. It also helped the red and black claim the team championship as well.
(09/03/24 5:08pm)
The strum of a guitar, the hum of a voice and the steady beat of a drum makes more than just music. It provides a way for people to work through their emotions.
