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PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - AUGUST 24: Anthony Richardson #5 of the Indianapolis Colts warms up against the Philadelphia Eagles during the preseason game at Lincoln Financial Field on August 24, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Colts defeated the Eagles 27-13. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)

CARTER: Takeaways from Colts’ 31-20 win over Texans

I grew up in a family that rooted for the Colts after they packed up and fled Baltimore in the middle of the night in 1984 and moved to a city that was ruled by auto racing and basketball. But after drafting some guy named Peyton Manning and having some success, the Colts are now one of the staples of Indiana’s capital. 




Redshirt Sophomore running back Rico Barfield celebrates a touchdown against Indiana State Sept. 16 at Scheumann Stadium. Barfield had one touchdown in the game. Mya Cataline, DN

A fist pump and a smile

The Cardinals defeated the Sycamores 45-7 in Ball State's home opener, backed by 15,054 fans at Scheumann Stadium. Ball State returns to action Sept. 23 at 2 p.m. when Georgia Southern (2-1) travels to Muncie. 



Ball State University football lifts the victory bell against Indiana State Sept. 16 at Scheumann Stadium. The cardinals won 45-7 against the sycamores. Mya Cataline, DN

The Victory Bell returns

Indiana State traveled with the Victory Bell in their possession, but as the final whistle blew, the Victory Bell fell into the possession of the Cardinals. After snapping their 12 straight home opening wins last year, Ball State is back on track after the 45-7 win. 


The Ball State Women's Volleyball team celebrates scoring a point in a game against Kent State Nov. 4 at Worthen Arena. Ball State earned MAC West Champions after sweeping Kent in their 13th straight win. Amber Pietz, DN

Cardinals snap losing streak in non-conference finale

Prior to Ball State’s Saturday tilt with East Tennessee State, the Cardinals had dropped eight of their last ten matches. In spite of their slow start to the campaign, the red and white kicked off their final non-conference outing with their finest frame of the season.


Senior Ayden Ewing begins to run September 15 during a game against New Castle. Zach Carter, DN.

Tigers takedown Trojans for first HHC win

Yorktown (2-2) defeated New Castle 34-28 to earn its first Hoosier Heritage Conference victory of the season. Yorktown travels to take on Shelbyville in the Tigers' next conference matchup Friday, Sept. 22.  



The Ball State field hockey team celebrates scoring a goal Sept. 3 in a game against Lehigh at Briner Sports Complex. Ball State lost to Lehigh 1-3. Amber Pietz, DN

Ball State earns first win in conference play against Ohio with a Knopert overtime winner

“It was a tough game,” head coach Caitlin Walsh said. “I am sure it was fun to watch… but it was gritty… and the match was a little frustrating to watch knowing that we were in the driver’s seat. I think we gave up too much defensively so we definitely have things we need to work on but for them to come out and bounce back after going to overtime…It shows the kind of team that we are and we never stop fighting.”


Wes-Del freshman Jane Armington begins to swing August 12 at the Muncie Elks Golf Course. Zach Carter, DN.

The future of Wes-Del girl's golf starts with Armington

In her freshman year with the Warriors girls’ golf team, she made headlines as she won the Middle-Eastern Conference (78), had the lowest nine-hole score in the county with a score of 33, and became the first Wes-Del golfer to win the Delaware County Tournament (76). 


Graduate assistant Madison Surface is pictured on FaceTime with her mother, Charity Surface. Hudson French, Photo Provided

Faith, Family and Football

Madison is the granddaughter of two Indiana football coaches, her grandfather Mark Surface, who coached at Marion High School, and her ‘Papaw,’ Calvin Duff, who coached at Lincoln High School. Even after her Papaw’s passing from Alzheimer’s two years ago, his memory and love for the game have continued to push her and Blake to continue down that path as well.