It’s the last Friday night of the boys' high school basketball season and girls IHSAA State championship eve on Indiana Sports Talk! We begin with coach Bob Lovell talking about the championship games and previewing our conversations with coaches of the teams coming up throughout the show. Then, Brian Sullivan of WNAS has the first boys' game of the night with New Albany’s nail-biter over Bloomington South. Next, our friend Kurt Darling of WMUN calls in with a breakdown of Yorktown and Mount Vernon before the head coach of Northridge, Scott Radeker, celebrates his teams 22nd win of the year.   

It&rsquo;s&nbsp;the last Friday&nbsp;night of the&nbsp;boys'&nbsp;high school basketball season and&nbsp;girls&nbsp;IHSAA State championship eve on Indiana Sports Talk! We begin with coach Bob Lovell talking about the championship games and previewing our conversations with coaches of the teams coming up throughout the show. Then, Brian Sullivan of WNAS has the first&nbsp;boys'&nbsp;game of the night with New Albany&rsquo;s&nbsp;nail-biter over Bloomington South.&nbsp;Next, our friend Kurt Darling of WMUN calls in with a breakdown of Yorktown and Mount Vernon before the head coach of Northridge, Scott&nbsp;Radeker, celebrates his teams 22nd&nbsp;win of the year. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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Indiana Sports Talk Podcast

9:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Eddie Garrison, Brian Sullivan, Scott Radeker) 2/27/26

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It wouldn’t be an Indiana Sports Talk without the great David Deaton. He kicks off the final hour with a report on North Harrison’s loss to Christian Academy. We then get back to our girls state finalist coach conversations, starting with the matchup in 3A. Jason Sims of Roncalli talks about some of the standout players for their team this year and what they expect heading into tomorrow. We then hit the 4A game with Center Grove’s Kevin Stuckmeyer. He explains how his team has taken on a defensive mentality and how a tough schedule has prepared them for the championship game. Lastly, Kip Wesner of Hoosier Basketball Magazine calls in to preview the girls state championships tomorrow. Lastly, we talk to Norwell’s Eric Thornton, who will matchup with Center Grove in tomorrow’s 4A championship.  

It&nbsp;wouldn&rsquo;t&nbsp;be an Indiana Sports Talk without the great David Deaton. He kicks off the final hour with a report on North Harrison&rsquo;s loss to&nbsp;Christian Academy.&nbsp;We then get back to our&nbsp;girls&nbsp;state finalist coach conversations, starting with the matchup in 3A. Jason Sims of Roncalli talks about some of the standout players for their team this year and what they expect&nbsp;heading&nbsp;into tomorrow.&nbsp;We then hit the 4A game with Center Grove&rsquo;s Kevin Stuckmeyer. He explains how his team has taken on a defensive mentality and how a tough schedule has prepared them for the championship game.&nbsp;Lastly,&nbsp;Kip Wesner of Hoosier Basketball Magazine calls in&nbsp;to preview the&nbsp;girls&nbsp;state championships&nbsp;tomorrow.&nbsp;Lastly, we talk to Norwell&rsquo;s Eric Thornton, who will&nbsp;matchup&nbsp;with Center Grove in tomorrow&rsquo;s 4A championship.&nbsp;&nbsp;

11:00 PM – Midnight (David Deaton, Jason Sims, Kevin Stuckmeyer) 2/27/26 

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We kick off the second hour of Indiana Sports Talk with Jon Natale of the ISC Sports Network who had a buzzer beating game between Eastern Greentown and Carrol. Next, the head coach of South Putnam, Kevin Rounds, had a blowout win over Dugger Union. He calls in to break it down. The “ubiquitous” Greg Rakestraw called Marian’s win in the women’s Crossroads League championship tonight before he calls a pair of girls High School State Championships tomorrow. Plus, he and coach Lovell will be on the call for the last game in the Jungle for IU Indy tomorrow. Brock Danahey of Indiana High School Sports .com had Tri-West's close win over Cardinal Ritter. Then, we begin our conversations with some of the coaches of the girls' high school state championships, starting with Eastern Pekin’s Taylor Drury. Parke Heritage continues their success with a blowout win over Terre Haute South, which means we get to hear from Wolves head coach Rich Schelske. To round out the hour, we talk to the head coach of the Oak Hill girls, Kerri Barcomb.  

We&nbsp;kick&nbsp;off the second hour of Indiana Sports Talk with Jon Natale of&nbsp;the ISC Sports Network who had a buzzer beating game between Eastern Greentown and Carrol. Next, the head coach of South Putnam, Kevin Rounds,&nbsp;had a blowout win over Dugger Union. He calls in to break it down. The &ldquo;ubiquitous&rdquo; Greg Rakestraw called Marian&rsquo;s win in the women&rsquo;s Crossroads League championship tonight before he calls a pair of girls High School State Championships tomorrow. Plus, he and coach Lovell will be on the call for the last game in the Jungle&nbsp;for IU Indy tomorrow.&nbsp;Brock Danahey of Indiana High School Sports .com had Tri-West's close win over Cardinal Ritter. Then, we begin our conversations with some of the&nbsp;coaches of the girls' high school state championships, starting with Eastern Pekin&rsquo;s Taylor Drury.&nbsp;Parke Heritage continues their success with a blowout win over Terre Haute South, which means we get to hear from Wolves head coach Rich Schelske.&nbsp;To round out the hour, we talk to the head coach of the Oak Hill girls, Kerri Barcomb.&nbsp;&nbsp;

10:00 – 11:00 PM (Jon Natale, Kevin Rounds, Greg Rakestraw) 2/27/26 

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In the final hour, we continue our conversation with Greg Rakestraw as he has all the happenings at the IHSAA State Wrestling championships. Next, Scott Agness calls in, not to talk Pacers right away, but instead the 2A semi-state at Frankfort as Oak Hill will play another week. Then, he eventually talks Pacers before Brendan King calls in from Louisville as he has a national TV broadcast in women’s college hoops tomorrow. He also talks Butler getting back in the win column today over Xavier. Then, it’s Kip Wesner with his weekly hit with coach Lovell as he answers the question of where in the world was Wesner this week? We wrap the show with Brad Huber and coach talking Olympics, the combine and other happenings in the sports world.  

In the final hour, we&nbsp;continue our conversation with Greg Rakestraw as he has all the happenings at the IHSAA State Wrestling championships.&nbsp;Next, Scott Agness calls in, not to&nbsp;talk&nbsp;Pacers&nbsp;right away, but instead&nbsp;the 2A semi-state&nbsp;at Frankfort as Oak Hill will play another week.&nbsp;Then, he eventually&nbsp;talks Pacers before Brendan King calls in from Louisville as he has a national TV broadcast in women&rsquo;s college hoops tomorrow. He also talks Butler getting back in the win column today over Xavier. Then,&nbsp;it&rsquo;s&nbsp;Kip Wesner with his weekly hit with coach Lovell as he answers the question of&nbsp;where in the world&nbsp;was Wesner this week?&nbsp;We wrap the show with Brad Huber and coach talking&nbsp;Olympics, the&nbsp;combine&nbsp;and other happenings in the sports world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

11:00 PM – Midnight (Greg Rakestraw, Brendan King, Kip Wesner) 2/21/26 

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9:30 PM – 10:00 PM (Eddie Garrison, Brian Sullivan, Scott Radeker) 2/27/26

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