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Articles by Elijah Poe
MEET THE WILDKATS: Kokomo hosts basketball scrimmages
Memorial Gymnasium always hosts Kokomo High School basketball games, but one day a year, it hosts second grade through varsity. The Meet the Wildkats Night saw every grade level play in the historic gym, with each team scrimmaging. The night started with junior varsity vs. freshman before going to second grade, third vs. fourth, fifth vs. sixth B-team, sixth grade, seventh grade, eighth grade and finished with varsity vs. junior varsity.
Pacers get much-needed win over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 to pick up their fourth win overall and their first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is now 4-8 through 12 games and will host New York Nov. 13 for the second NBA In-Season Tournament game for the Pacers.
Pacers get much-needed win over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 to pick up their fourth win overall and their first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is now 4-8 through 12 games and will host New York Nov. 13 for the second NBA In-Season Tournament game for the Pacers. “Wins are not easy to come by, and they will not be easy to come by,” Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle said.
Pacers get much-needed win over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 to pick up their fourth win overall and their first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is now 4-8 through 12 games and will host New York Nov. 13 for the second NBA In-Season Tournament game for the Pacers.
Pacers get much-needed win over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 to pick up their fourth win overall and their first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is now 4-8 through 12 games and will host New York Nov. 13 for the second NBA In-Season Tournament game for the Pacers.
Pacers get much-needed win over Wizards
The Indiana Pacers defeated the Washington Wizards 114-101 to pick up their fourth win overall and their first win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Indiana is now 4-8 through 12 games and will host New York Nov. 13 for the second NBA In-Season Tournament game for the Pacers.
POE: Should the Pacers be worried?
POE: Should the Pacers be worried? The Indiana Pacers are 11 games into the 82-game NBA season and only have three wins. I am sure if you polled Pacer fans before the season and asked them how many wins Indiana would have through 11 games, not a soul would say three. We are just around 7.5% of the way into the lengthy NBA season, but should Pacers fans be worried? I think so.
Carroll girls basketball stays undefeated in win over Taylor
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IU Kokomo volleyball picks up all-conference awards
Multiple IU Kokomo athletes were named to the River States Conference All-Conference team for the 2026 season. Cali Cummings, Mya Grigsby and Mia Niekamp were named to the RSC First Team. The Cougars' three first-team selections are just one fewer than St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the most on a team. Mia Niekamp 2.jpg Mia Niekamp lines up a kill for IU Kokomo. Cummings has 216 kills this season with 80 total blocks on the season for the Cougars.
IU Kokomo volleyball picks up all-conference awards Original
Multiple IU Kokomo athletes were named to the River States Conference All-Conference team for the 2026 season. Cali Cummings, Mya Grigsby and Mia Niekamp were named to the RSC First Team. The Cougars' three first-team selections are just one fewer than St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the most on a team. Mia Niekamp lines up a kill for IU Kokomo. kAmrF>>:?8D 92D a`e <:==D E9:D D62D@? H:E9 g_ E@E2= 3=@4<D @? E96 D62D@? 7@C E96 r@F82CD] vC:8D3J 92D cfb <:==D E9:D D62D@?
POE: Should the Pacers be worried?
The Indiana Pacers are 11 games into the 82-game NBA season and only have three wins. I am sure if you polled Pacer fans before the season and asked them how many wins Indiana would have through 11 games, not a soul would say three. We are just around 7.5% of the way into the lengthy NBA season, but should Pacers fans be worried? I think so. It has been just over two weeks since Tyrese Haliburton suited up for Indiana and the Pacers have only racked up one win in that timeframe.
Elijah Poe column: Should the Pacers be worried? Original
The Indiana Pacers are 11 games into the 82-game NBA season and only have three wins. I am sure if you polled Pacer fans before the season and asked them how many wins Indiana would have through 11 games, not a soul would say three. kAm(6 2C6 ;FDE 2C@F?5 `b]dT @7 E96 H2J :?E@ E96 =6?8E9J }qp D62D@?[ 3FE D9@F=5 !246CD 72?D 36 H@CC:65n x E9:?< D@]k^Am kAmxE 92D 366? ;FDE @G6C EH@ H66<D D:?46 %JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@? DF:E65 FA 7@C x?5:2?2[ 2?5 E96 !246CD 92G6 @?=J C24<65 FA @?6 H:? :?
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Mia Niekamp lines up a kill for IU Kokomo. Elijah Poe Support local journalism We are making critical coverage of the coronavirus available for free. Please consider subscribing so we can continue to bring you the latest news and information on this developing story. Articles Images Videos Commented Videos Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
IU Kokomo volleyball picks up all-conference awards
Multiple IU Kokomo athletes were named to the River States Conference All-Conference team for the 2026 season. Cali Cummings, Mya Grigsby and Mia Niekamp were named to the RSC First Team. The Cougars' three first-team selections are just one fewer than St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the most on a team. Mia Niekamp lines up a kill for IU Kokomo. Cummings has 216 kills this season with 80 total blocks on the season for the Cougars. Grigsby has 473 kills this season with a hitting percentage of .286.
IU Kokomo volleyball picks up all-conference awards
Cali Cummings jumps up for a kill against Midway. Mia Niekamp lines up a kill for IU Kokomo. IU Kokomo’s Mya Grigsby delivers a kill for the Cougars. Avery Littrell during IUK vs Reinhardt volleyball on Saturday, November 22, 2025. Kelly Lafferty Gerber | Kokomo Tribune Kelly Lafferty Gerber | Kokomo Tribune Cali Cummings and Trishell Johnson jump up for a block for IU Kokomo volleyball. Elijah Poe | Kokomo Tribune
Elijah Poe column: Should the Pacers be worried?
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IU Kokomo volleyball picks up all-conference awards
Multiple IU Kokomo athletes were named to the River States Conference All-Conference team for the 2026 season. Cali Cummings, Mya Grigsby and Mia Niekamp were named to the RSC First Team. The Cougars’ three first-team selections are just one fewer than St. Mary-of-the-Woods for the most on a team. kAmrF>>:?8D 92D a`e <:==D E9:D D62D@? H:E9 g_ E@E2= 3=@4<D @? E96 D62D@? 7@C E96 r@F82CD] vC:8D3J 92D cfb <:==D E9:D D62D@?
Niekamp hits 1,000 as IUK volleyball advances
IU Kokomo is heading to the semifinals of the River States Conference Women’s Volleyball tournament after a 3-0 win over Midway. The Cougars won the first set 25-15, the second set 25-19 and the third set 25-11. kAmx& z@<@>@ 9625 4@249 w62E96C w2J6D D2:5 E96 r@F82CD 2C6 ECJ:?8 E@ A=2J H:E9 4@?7:56?46 6?E6C:?8 E96 A@DED62D@?] $96 D2:5 x& z@<@>@ 36=:6G6D :?
Niekamp hits 1,000 as IUK volleyball advances
IU Kokomo is heading to the semifinals of the River States Conference Women’s Volleyball tournament after a 3-0 win over Midway. The Cougars won the first set 25-15, the second set 25-19 and the third set 25-11. kAmx& z@<@>@ 9625 4@249 w62E96C w2J6D D2:5 E96 r@F82CD 2C6 ECJ:?8 E@ A=2J H:E9 4@?7:56?46 6?E6C:?8 E96 A@DED62D@?] $96 D2:5 x& z@<@>@ 36=:6G6D :?
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Cali Cummings and Natalie Sevier block for the Cougars against Midway. Elijah Poe Support local journalism We are making critical coverage of the coronavirus available for free. Please consider subscribing so we can continue to bring you the latest news and information on this developing story. Articles Images Videos Commented Videos Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos.
Seven immortalized in the Howard County Sports Hall of Fame
The Howard County Sports Hall of Fame has officially crossed the 150 mark, with 151 inductees in the honorable group. Athletes, coaches, administrators and more line the list of those honored in the 20+ years of history. kAm%9:D J62C[ D6G6?
Oak Hill stuns Cass in sectional final
WALTON – Lewis Cass football coaches and players lined up and went down shaking each other's hands, talking and hugging after the football game against Oak Hill. 45 minutes after Lewis Cass fell, a few Kings were still on the field. kAmu2>:=:6D[ E62>>2E6D 2?5 4@2496D H6C6 82E96C:?8 E@ 496C:D9 E96 >@>6?E] tG6? 27E6C 2 D62D@?\6?5:?8 =@DD[ E96 z:?8D H6C6 DE:== E@86E96C]k^Am kAm{6H:D r2DD 76== E@ ~2< w:== ch\bb :? E96 x$wpp r=2DD ap $64E:@?2= bd r92>A:@?D9:A]k^Am kAm{6H:D r2DD 9625 4@249 r=2JE@?
Lewis Cass football falls in championship
WALTON – Lewis Cass football coaches and players lined up and went down shaking each other's hands, talking and hugging after the football game against Oak Hill. 45 minutes after Lewis Cass fell, a few Kings were still on the field. Families, teammates and coaches were gathering to cherish the moment. Even after a season-ending loss, the Kings were still together. Lewis Cass fell to Oak Hill 49-33 in the ISHAA Class 2A Sectional 35 Championship.
Pacers find a way against Grizzlies
Coming off a game where the Indiana Pacers played only six players, the Pacers were able to hand the Memphis Grizzlies their second loss of the season. The Pacers (3-6) defeated the Grizzlies (6-2) 107-103 in a matchup that saw a few injured Pacers return to action. It is the first win for Indiana since Oct. 25. kAmxG:42 +F324 C6EFC?65 E@ 24E:@?[ 2=E9@F89 :? =:>:E65 72D9:@?[ 2D 96 A=2J65 @?=J `h >:?FE6D 2?5 H2D C2E96C :?67764E:G6] %96 3:8 >2?
Pacers find a way against Grizzlies
Coming off a game where the Indiana Pacers only played six players, the Pacers were able to hand the Memphis Grizzlies their second loss of the season. The Pacers (3-6) defeated the Grizzlies (6-2) 107-103 in a matchup that saw a few injured Pacers return to action. It is the first win for Indiana since Oct. 25. Ivica Zubac returned to action, although in limited fashion, as he only played 19 minutes and was rather ineffective.
Pacers find a way against Grizzlies
Coming off a game where the Indiana Pacers only played six players, the Pacers were able to hand the Memphis Grizzlies their second loss of the season. The Pacers defeated the Grizzlies 107-103 in a matchup that saw a few injured Pacers return to action. It is the first win for Indiana since Oct. 25. kAmxG:42 +F324 C6EFC?65 E@ 24E:@?[ 2=E9@F89 :? =:>:E65 72D9:@?[ 2D 96 @?=J A=2J65 `h >:?FE6D 2?5 H2D C2E96C :?67764E:G6] %96 3:8 >2?
Valiant effort: Pacers on five game skid
Valiant effort: Pacers on five game skid The Pacers young season has been encapsulated by injuries, that is not new news. But if the organization could hit an injury low, if there is such a thing, it happened against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 2. Indiana suited up the required eight players to play, knowing in reality that only six players were available. Six players for a full NBA game. Six.
POE: Go to the games!
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Valiant effort: Pacers on five game skid Original
The Pacers young season has been encapsulated by injuries, that is not new news. But if the organization could hit an injury low, if there is such a thing, it happened against the Atlanta Hawks on Nov. 2. kAmx?5:2?2 DF:E65 FA E96 C6BF:C65 6:89E A=2J6CD E@ A=2J[ <?@H:?8 :? C62=:EJ E92E @?=J D:I A=2J6CD H6C6 2G2:=23=6] $:I A=2J6CD 7@C 2 7F== }qp 82>6] $:I]k^Am kAm%9@D6 D:I H6C6 ?@E 9625=:?65 H:E9 p==\}qp E2=6?E 6:E96C[ :?DE625 :E H2D =65 3J C@E2E:@? A:646D 2?5 C@@<:6 qC256?
Kings trounce Blue Devils
GASTON – The same name was called over the speakers the whole night at Lewis Cass – Connyr Mack Mack’s four total touchdowns led Lewis Cass against Tipton in a 50-19 win in the IHSAA Class 2A Sectional 35 semifinals. The Kings will face Oak Hill next Friday for the Sectional 35 Championship. Lewis Cass head coach Clayton Mannering said the Kings' blossoming near the postseason has been typical for them the past several seasons.
Elijah Poe column: Man, these Pacers are hurt!
Before I dive into the matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers, I think it is worth mentioning just how great an environment Gainbridge Fieldhouse is. The Pacers have dove into their history this season with variations of different uniforms and merchandise. Even if it is likely just to sell more merch, they got me, because I love it! There is something surreal about being in Indiana at a basketball game at any level.
Elijah Poe column: Man, these Pacers are hurt!
Before I dive into the matchup between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Indiana Pacers, I think it is worth mentioning just how great an environment Gainbridge Fieldhouse is. The Pacers have dove into their history this season with variations of different uniforms and merchandise. Even if it is likely just to sell more merch, they got me, because I love it! kAm%96C6 :D D@>6E9:?8 DFCC62= 23@FE 36:?8 :? x?5:2?2 2E 2 32D<6E32== 82>6 2E 2?J =6G6=]k^Am kAm%96C6 :D E96 4=2DD:4[ 3FE 4@C?J[ D2J:?8[ “x?
IUK men’s basketball 1-0 to start season
The Indiana University Kokomo Cougars men’s basketball team tipped off the 2026-27 season with a dominating 106-80 win over Michigan-Dearborn. The win marks the first time IU Kokomo has beaten the Wolverines. The Cougars lost to Michigan-Dearborn in 2025, 2017, 2016 and 2015 before beating the Wolverines this year to start the season. Moses Haynes takes the ball up the court for IU Kokomo. kAm%96 r@F82CD @FEA2465 E96 (@=G6C:?6D :?
Positives and negatives for the Pacers' past three contests
Positives and negatives for the Pacers' past three contests Four games into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Indiana Pacers sit at an even .500, 2-2. It hasn't been all easy for the Pacers, as they have seen the injury bug rear its ugly head to tip off the season. T.J. McConnell is still dealing with a hamstring strain. Ben Sheppard is preparing to go under the knife for a meniscus tear. Andrew Nembhard is dealing with a neck/back issue.
Positives and negatives for the Pacers' past three contests
Four games into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Indiana Pacers sit at an even .500, 2-2. It hasn’t been all easy for the Pacers, as they have seen the injury bug rear its ugly head to tip off the season. T.J. McConnell is still dealing with a hamstring strain. Ben Sheppard is preparing to go under the knife for a meniscus tear. Andrew Nembhard is dealing with a neck/back issue. Ivica Zubac suffered a left ankle sprain, the same ankle that caused him trouble last season.
Positives and negatives for the Pacers' past three contests
Four games into the 2026-27 NBA season, the Indiana Pacers sit at an even .500, 2-2. It hasn’t been all easy for the Pacers, as they have seen the injury bug rear its ugly head to tip off the season. kAm%]y] |4r@??6== :D DE:== 562=:?8 H:E9 2 92>DEC:?8 DEC2:?] q6?
Positives and negatives for the Pacers' past three contests
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Wildkat football ends season to Muncie Central
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The good and bad: Pacers tip off 2026-27 season with a win
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The good and bad: Pacers tip off 2026-27 season with a win
As Tyrese Haliburton was interviewed after the Pacers’ win over New Orleans in the first game of the NBA season, tears rolled down his face. Haliburton had rehabbed and prepared for his NBA return for more than a year, and he picked up right where he left off, winning the game for Indiana with his fourth-quarter performance. “To see all those Pacers fans here in New Orleans for this means a lot to me,” Haliburton said.
The good and bad: Pacers kick off 2026-27 season with a win
As Tyrese Haliburton was interviewed after the Pacers’ win over New Orleans in the first game of the NBA season, tears rolled down his face. Haliburton had rehabbed and prepared for his NBA return for more than a year, and he picked up right where he left off, winning the game for Indiana with his fourth-quarter performance. kAm“%@ D66 2== E9@D6 !246CD 72?D 96C6 :? }6H ~C=62?D 7@C E9:D >62?D 2 =@E E@ >6[” w2=:3FCE@? D2:5] “%9:D @C82?:K2E:@? 2?5 E9:D 4:EJ >62?
POE: It’s about time. Bye bye Ballard
The life of a 23-year-old Indianapolis Colts fan is an interesting one. I am just old enough to remember Peyton Manning and the Colts losing the 2010 Super Bowl to the Saints. kAm%96 9JA6 2C@F?5 E96 r@=ED H2D C62=]k^Am kAmx? >J E66?286 J62CD[ x C642== H2E49:?8 p?5C6H {F4< H:E9 2H6] w6 H2D 2 DFA6CDE2C[ 2?5 E96 r@=ED H6C6 324< E@ 36:?8 E96 r@=ED]k^Am kAm%96 9JA6 2C@F?5 E96 r@=ED H2D C62=]k^Am kAmx 42?
3 predictions for the Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season
The dress rehearsal is over, and the Indiana Pacers play basketball for real this week. The Pacers will open up the regular season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. The Pacers went 1-3 in the preseason, but lost by only a combined five points in the three losses. Here are three predictions for the Indiana Pacers' 2026-27 season.
3 predictions for the Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season Original
The dress rehearsal is over, and the Indiana Pacers play basketball for real this week. The Pacers will open up the regular season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. kAm%96 !246CD H6?E `\b :? E96 AC6D62D@?[ 3FE =@DE 3J @?=J 2 4@>3:?65 7:G6 A@:?ED :? E96 E9C66 =@DD6D]k^Am kAmw6C6 2C6 E9C66 AC65:4E:@?D 7@C E96 x?5:2?2 !246CD’ a_ae\af D62D@?]k^Am k9bmw2=:3FCE@? H:== 46>6?E 9:>D6=7k^9bm kAm%JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@? H:== 46>6?E 9:>D6=7 2D 2 !246C 8C62E W2C8F23=J 2=C625J :DX[ 2?
Three predictions for the Indiana Pacers 2026-27 season
The dress rehearsal is over, and the Indiana Pacers play basketball for real this week. The Pacers will open up the regular season on the road against the New Orleans Pelicans Oct. 21 at 8 p.m. kAm%96 !246CD H6?E `\b :? E96 AC6D62D@?[ 3FE =@DE 3J @?=J 2 4@>3:?65 7:G6 A@:?ED :? E96 E9C66 =@DD6D]k^Am kAmw6C6 2C6 E9C66 AC65:4E:@?D 7@C E96 x?5:2?2 !246CD’ a_ae\af D62D@?]k^Am k9bmw2=:3FCE@? H:== 46>6?E 9:>D6=7k^9bm kAm%JC6D6 w2=:3FCE@? H:== 46>6?E 9:>D6=7 2D 2 !246C 8C62E W2C8F23=J 2=C625J :DX[ 2?
Eastern falls to Oak Hill in championship
ROCHESTER – After beating Maconaquah in the IHSAA Class 2A Sectional 38 semifinal 3-1, the Eastern Comets fell to Oak Hill in the championship bout. The Comets lost the first set to Oak Hill 25-16, the second set 25-19 and the third set 25-23. × Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. kAm|24z6?K:6 pAA=6E@?
9-0: Eastern defeats Clinton Prairie for undefeated season
GREENTOWN – The Eastern Comets football team is undefeated. Eastern defeated Clinton Prairie 41-7 to complete an undefeated regular season, a perfect 9-0. kAmxE H2D D6?:@C 52J 7@C E96 r@>6ED[ 2 4=2DD :? H9:49 >2?J DE2CE6CD 2C6 2 A2CE @7[ :?4=F5:?8 @776?D:G6 H62A@?D BF2CE6C324< v:3D@? t28=6[ H:56 C646:G6C q6?E=J wF==:?86C 2?5 >2?J[ >2?J >@C6]k^Am kAm%96 D6?:@C 4=2DD 2=D@ :?4=F56D t2DE6C? 9625 4@249 y@D9 t5H2C5D’ D@?[ p36]k^Am kAmt5H2C5D D2:5 D6?:@C 52J :D 2?
Western volleyball ends season against Logansport
LOGANSPORT – The Western Panthers volleyball squad fell to Logansport in the IHSAA Class 3A Sectional 23 quarterfinals. Western lost the first set 25-15, the second set 25-17 and the third set 25-23. kAm{@82?DA@CE DE2CE65 E96 >2E49 :? E96 7:CDE D6E H:E9 2? g\b =625 E92E 8C6H :?E@ 2 `a\e =625 2?5 E96? 2 `f\h =625] %96 q6CC:6D 4@?E:?F65 E@ A@FC @? >@>6?EF> 324<65 3J E96 9@>6 4C@H5]k^Am kAm(6DE6C? 9625 4@249 y6DD:42 ~=:G6C D2:5 E96 J@FE9 2?5 :?6IA6C:6?46 @? E96 !2?E96CD 42?
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