Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of September.
Good morning, Lafayette.
🎭 Culture
Hundreds gathered at Tapawingo Park today for the annual Art Along the Wabash event where local artists showcased painted works, pottery, and live music & families enjoyed a free, community-focused day celebrating creativity.
🏈 Sports
Purdue women’s soccer, boasting a 10-1-1 record, posted its eighth shutout with a 3-0 win over Minnesota yesterday, and coach Richard Moodie credited the win to the team’s strong discipline.
The IHSAA released sectional pairings for Lafayette area boys soccer, dividing teams among five brackets including Sectional 7 and 27, with matches beginning Oct.
6 and title contests on Oct. 10 (announced on Sunday).
On Saturday, Purdue football lost 49 to 10 at Ross-Ade Stadium.
The Boilermakers struggled on defense and attempted a fake punt (a key misplay) that left them with a nonconference record of one to three.
Senior outside hitter Kenna Wollard rejoined Purdue volleyball and will travel with the team to Oregon and Washington, though she will not play this season as she focuses on her health (treatment is going well).
Coach Dave Shondell said her recovery remains a priority.
On Sunday night at Mackey Arena, Purdue’s #10 volleyball team fell in three sets to #6 Wisconsin — ending a six-match win streak and moving to an 8-3, 1-1 record.
On Friday, Sept. 25, Lafayette area girls golf teams competed at the Lafayette Jefferson regional at Harrison Hills; Zionsville won overall with Westfield and Carmel advancing, and among local schools, Harrison finished highest at fifth (Jaylie Gibb led with an 86).
The IHSAA revealed the boys tennis sectional pairings on Sunday, with 18 Lafayette area teams entering the tournament; West Lafayette is favored in Sectional 41 and Central Catholic leads in Sectional 42.
The tournament will update match schedules and results throughout the week.
Purdue men’s basketball practiced today in West Lafayette to prepare for the upcoming season.
The team will host Ball State at Mackey Arena on Oct. 18 and later face Gonzaga in Las Vegas during Hall of Fame Opening Night.
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