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Trailblazers ride two-out rallies to opening round win at District Tournament
UNION, Mo. – The 2025 Region 24 B Champion Vincennes University baseball team opened Central District play Thursday afternoon at East Central College in Union, Mo.
The Trailblazers faced a tough early test against host East Central College but were able to ride a series of two-out rallies to pick up the big 12-6 opening round win over the host Falcons.
Vincennes opened the tournament with a bang in the first inning with VU sophomore Bradyn Douglas (Frankton, Ind.) reaching on a single on the very first pitch of the game.
After a pair of outs, the Blazers would get extra life in the first inning after a throwing error allowed Douglas to score the first run of the game.
Sophomores Corbin Napier (Indianapolis, Ind.) and Noble Johnson (Terre Haute, Ind.) continued the inning with an RBI single by Napier and a two-RBI double by Johnson.
Sophomore Bryce Gross (Bridgeport, Ill.) closed out the scoring in the inning with an RBI single to put the Trailblazers on top early 5-0 over the Falcons.
East Central would get their offense going later in the game, connecting on back-to-back home runs to climb all the way back and take their first lead of the day at 6-5 heading to the fifth inning.
Vincennes would even the score again in the fifth starting with a two-out double by Corbin Napier, his third of four hits in the game, followed by a single by freshman Evan Doran (Indianapolis, Ind.) who finish the game with three hits and an RBI single by Noble Johnson to score Napier and even the game at 6-6.
The Trailblazers regained the lead in the sixth with back-to-back doubles by Bradyn Douglas and freshman Jevan Andrews (Hobart, Ind.), followed by an RBI single by freshman Carter Gricius (Scottsburg, Ind.).
The inning continued with an RBI double by Corbin Napier, giving Vincennes the 10-6 lead with four runs on the inning, three of which coming with two outs.
Vincennes would keep applying pressure on the base paths in the later innings, adding a run to their lead in the seventh on a double steal that allowed Douglas to score his third run of the game and a run in the eighth on an RBI single by Noble Johnson, giving him three hits and an outstanding five RBIs in the game.
The Trailblazers would hold the Falcons offense off the board down the stretch as the VU pitchers finished out the final five innings of work allowing just four base runners as the Blazers closed out a strong opening round 12-6 victory over East Central College.
“We got after them early,” VU Head Baseball Coach Chris Barney said. “They battled, you have to take your hats off to East Central. They battled back and took the lead. Carson Allen gave us a chance, pitching five strong innings. Jacob Allen comes in in relief and then we break it back open with a four spot and adding a couple more runs.”
“Offensively, you have to look at Noble Johnson with five RBIs today,” Barney added. “Corbin Napier had four hits and two RBIs, along with Jevan Andrews who had an RBI double and Douglas setting the tone getting on base in the first, setting up four two-out hits later in the inning that allowed us to score five runs. Putting all of that together and playing good defense we were able to come away with the victory.”
Sophomore Carson Allen (Louisville, Ky.) got the start on the mound for the Blazers Thursday, throwing five innings, allowing six runs on seven hits and striking out six.
Allen began the game by retiring the first six batters he faced.
The Trailblazers then turned to freshman Jacob Allen (Vincennes, Ind.) who came in and had a very strong outing, allowing just one hit in four shutout innings, striking out six and only facing two batters over the minimum.
Zoe Frossard named to MVC Scholar-Athlete Second Team
Frossard has a 3.88 GPA
- LOUIS – Seventeen conference softball student-athletes have been named to the 2025 MVC Scholar-Athlete First Team, including seven repeat first-team selections, as voted on by the league’s softball sports information directors and announced by the Missouri Valley Conference office today.
Representing the University of Evansville on the team was Zoe Frossard. She has a solid 3.88 GPA and is working towards her Master of Science in Leadership following her undergraduate work in Elementary Education.
Despite missing extended time in 2025 due to injury, Frossard put together a solid campaign as she batted .278 while scoring ten runs. She drew 18 walks and completed the season with a strong .487 on-base percentage. Defensively, Frossard was one of the top outfielders in the conference and saved countless runs with her highlight reel plays.
In order to be eligible, student-athletes must have at 3.5 GPA or higher, be at least a sophomore in athletic and academic standing and meet certain playing requirements.
LEADERSHIP EVERYONE CELEBRATED YEAR, ELECTED NEW BOARD, AND HONORED CEO
EVANSVILLE, IN—Leadership Everyone (LE) reflected on another successful year of engaging regional servant leaders and fostering community growth during its Annual Meeting held on May 14, 2025, at the Kramer Pavilion Conference Room at Deaconess Orthopedic Neuroscience Hospital.
Throughout the evening, LE highlighted the impactful work accomplished during the 2024–2025 fiscal year by its dedicated staff, volunteers, and board. Highlights included the expansion of the Regional VOICE process; continued leadership development sessions at Bosse High School, where 10 staff members and 164 students participated in leadership development sessions; the launch of neighbor and stakeholder asset-mapping meetings across the city for Evansville Promise Neighborhood; the 30th Annual Celebration of Leadership; and Community Leadership Program retreats at the Barn Abbey in New Harmony, which brought together 77 participants from across the region.
A highlight of the evening was the presentation of the Alumnus of the Year Award to Dempson Haney of Hafer, a longtime LE volunteer and board member.
“Dempson really deserves this! He has been one of our most engaged alumni for years—he serves on our Executive Committee, heads the VOICE steering committee, and has done live artistic renderings at countless VOICE visioning sessions, ” said Lynn Miller Pease, CEO of Leadership Everyone.
In a heartfelt surprise, LE alumni, board members, and friends honored Lynn Miller Pease with a tribute video celebrating her 25 years of service to the organization. “I was deeply touched by the tribute, ” said Miller Pease. “To see the faces of people I’ve worked alongside—many of whom I’ve watched grow into leaders themselves—was incredibly moving. It reminded me why this work matters and how grateful I am to be part of it.
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Attorney General Todd Rokita launches inquiry into Notre Dame’s DEI policies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has issued a letter to the University of Notre Dame concerning the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies and practices, which potentially violate federal and state civil rights laws and the terms of the university’s nonprofit status.
Publicly available materials—including the university’s 2033 Strategic Framework—suggest that Notre Dame may treat students, prospective students, faculty, staff, and job applicants differently based on race or ethnicity; employ race in a negative manner when making admissions or hiring decisions; or utilize racial stereotyping.
Racial discrimination of any kind in educational settings violates fundamental moral and legal principles that are enshrined in state law. Attorney General Rokita said nonprofit universities that flout those principles and pursue race-based DEI initiatives may jeopardize its nonprofit status.
“Indiana will not tolerate racial discrimination in education under the guise of DEI,” said Attorney General Todd Rokita. “Fairness demands that every individual be judged on their merits, not the color of their skin. Notre Dame’s DEI policies raise troubling questions about whether, in its pursuit of DEI goals, the university may be crossing the clear line that Indiana law draws against racial discrimination. I am seeking answers.”
Notre Dame’s 2033 Strategic Framework describes various race-conscious DEI initiatives that it pursues. The Framework highlights efforts to increase “underrepresented” student and faculty numbers and track enrollment in classes taught by faculty who “look like” underrepresented students.
Notre Dame’s website also suggests that the university may host racially segregated “multicultural recognition ceremonies” for graduates. These practices and others present serious questions about whether Notre Dame is in compliance with civil rights laws and the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2023 decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard, in which the Court held that race-based admissions practices in higher education are unlawful.
Attorney General Rokita’s letter explains that racial discrimination by any university cannot be squared with the public or charitable purposes that a nonprofit like Notre Dame is supposed to serve.
The letter requests information from Notre Dame about its admissions and hiring practices, including details about any changes it made to its practices following the Students for Fair Admissions decision and documents showing what guidance it provides to faculty and admissions staff regarding it’s DEI goals. The letter also asks Notre Dame to explain whether and how race plays a role in the it’s efforts to recruit, hire, and enroll members of “underrepresented” groups.
Attorney General Rokita said Notre Dame’s responses to his office’s inquiry will help determine whether further action is warranted to ensure it is operating consistent with the terms of its nonprofit status and Indiana’s commitment to racial equality.
The letter instructs Notre Dame to respond by June 9, 2025.
Read the full letter here.
Four-run eighth lifts Otters to win
The Otters sent ace Braden Scott to the mound for his second start of 2025. Scott worked through some traffic in the first inning, allowing a single run in the first. An inning-ending strikeout carried his momentum into and through the second inning.
In the third, the Aigles extended their lead to 3-0 after opening the inning with a trio of hits.
The Otters found the run column in the home half of the third. After Mason White reached on an error and made his way to third base, Alain Camou drove him in with an RBI fielder’s choice.
In the fourth, a leadoff double by David Mendham sparked the offense. JT Benson drove him home three batters later with a two-out RBI single.
Scott worked his way into the sixth inning but was relieved by Alex Valdez with two outs. He finished with 5.2 innings pitched, three runs allowed, two walks, and five strikeouts.
In the sixth, Benson added to his strong day, sneaking a ball just over the left field wall for the first Evansville home run of 2025, tying the game at 3-3.
Valdez followed that run up with a masterful performance out of the ‘pen. He went two innings, striking out three and did not give up a run or hit. The rest of the bullpen was able to hold Trois-Rivieres scoreless going into the bottom of the eighth.
It was still 3-3 entering the bottom of the eighth when the Otters finally found a big inning. After a JJ Cruz single early in the inning, Camou came to the plate with two outs and dropped a hit into no-man’s-land in front of the right fielder to score Cruz and give Evansville their first lead of the night. Camou came home to score on a Graham Brown ground ball that forced an error by the Aigles.
The offensive eighth inning continued as Mendham collected an RBI infield single. LJ Jones picked up a two-RBI hit to bring the Otters lead to 7-3.
Nate Wohlgemuth entered in the ninth and worked around a couple base runners to close the door and deliver Evansville their second win of the young season.
Six of the nine Otters hitters collected hits Wednesday night, with Mendham, Cruz and Benson each grabbing two.
The Otters will go for the series win Thursday night at 6:35 p.m. CT as the ballpark celebrates Margaritaville Night. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. CT.
COUNTRY COMEDIAN DANAE HAYS EXTENDS HER WILDLY SUCCESSFUL
Tickets On Sale Friday, May 16 at 12pm Local Time Following Artist and Venue Presales
Tickets available at the Ford Center Ticket Office & Ticketmaster.com!
Comedian, actress and content creator with over 2 billion cumulative views, DANAE HAYS, extends her wildly popular THE FIRST TIME TOUR, announcing new fall dates. Tickets will be on sale to the general public on Friday, May 16 at 12pm local time following both artist and venue presales on Thursday, May 15. For more information visit danaehays.com.
In March 2025, the breakout star who was “born to entertain” (CountryNow), made her Grand Ole Opry debut. This came on the heels of a whirlwind 2024 which included being honored by the The Hollywood Reporter as part of their inaugural list, “Next Gen Creators 2024: 15 Rising Influencers Who Are Taking Social by Storm.” Hays, who’s won the hearts of nearly 5 million social followers and over 100 million likes on TikTok with her cast of zany southern characters and comedy country songs, has found fans in several of country music’s biggest names, including Jelly Roll, Ashley McBryde, Luke Bryan, and Lainey Wilson.
In addition to captivating audiences on the road, the country-comedy singer has released a slew of viral tracks including Rode Hard” which peaked No. 6 on the Global iTunes Charts, No. 8 on Billboard’s Country Digital Song Sales, No. 22 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales, and landed Hays at No. 34 on Billboard’s Emerging Artists. Her most popular track to date, “Dick In My Nightstand,” quickly garnered millions of views on social media and on digital streaming platforms. Other releases include unconventional track “Broken Condoms,” “If These Walls Could Talk,” and most recently “Dick For A Day.” She is slated to roll out more music throughout 2025.
To learn more about Danae Hays and for more information on her tour visit DanaeHays.com, TikTok and Instagram.