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Eastern spoiled Northwestern’s Senior Night with a dominant 44-14 win. Isaiah Pickett powered the Comets with 3 rushing TDs, Gibson Eagle tossed 2 more scores, and Kaleb Hurt sealed the night with a 95-yard pick-six. Northwestern found the end zone twice, but Eastern’s defense set the tone from start to finish. Check out our photos from the game here.

Senior Night is always a special occasion, filled with recognition, family support, and lasting memories. For Northwestern’s girls soccer team, the night carried even more weight with county rival Kokomo in town.The Lady Tigers struck early and carried a 2-0 lead into halftime, setting the tone for the rest of the match. Kokomo looked to mount a comeback after the break, but Northwestern kept control and never let the momentum slip away. By the final whistle, Northwestern had secured a convincing 5-1 win, capping off a memorable Senior Night in style.

This edition of Kokomo Uncovered is all about Wrangler & Friends—home to the famous miniature pony Wrangler and his adorable crew. From riding lessons and camps to parties and events (yes, they can even come to you!), Wrangler & Friends is a one-of-a-kind Kokomo experience you don’t want to miss.

Week 2 of high school football is here, and Howard County is ready. Rivalries are heating up, players are stepping into bigger roles, and every game matters. Each week we’ll break down the matchups and make our picks—see if you can beat them.

Thursday nights at Half Moon are anything but ordinary. Each week, the local favorite serves up a one-night-only dinner special crafted to pair perfectly with a featured beer from their brewery. It’s the kind of midweek treat that turns an average Thursday into the highlight of your week!

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The Caleb Small era officially began at Kokomo, but defending 4A state champs and 5A No. 1 New Palestine showed why they’re one of the state’s best. The Dragons rolled to a 52-0 win, striking early with long touchdown runs and a blocked punt recovery.

Kokomo battled through injuries and found a spark with a Brandon Humphries-to-Jeremiah Young connection, but it wasn’t enough against the reigning champs. The Wildkats regroup and host Terre Haute South on Aug. 29 at Walter Cross Field. 🏈 #GameOfTheWeek

The Cougars opened their season with a battle against undefeated Bethel, falling just short in a five-set thriller (3-2). 🔥 Mya Grigsby led with 18 kills and 15 digs, while Cali Cummings added 14 kills and a .367 hitting percentage. Despite the loss, IU Kokomo showed resilience and promise heading into the Onset Invitational Aug. 22-23. 🏐 #GoCougars

High school football is back, and Howard County is ready. With new coaches, key players in bigger roles and plenty of talent across all five schools, the 2025 season promises to be one to remember. Each week we’ll break down the matchups and make our picks—see if you can beat the predictions.

High school football is almost back, and we’ve got the photos to prove it. Last week, our team hit the practice fields at Kokomo, Western, Northwestern, Eastern, and Taylor to catch a glimpse of what’s coming this fall.From new coaches to returning leaders, the energy is already electric. Tap through our gallery to see how all five local teams are gearing up for kickoff.

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Western hosted Kokomo in their annual soccer doubleheader ⚽🔥

👟 Western girls opened the night with a 6-2 win over Kokomo
👟 The boys match kicked off right after, but lightning halted play less than 5 minutes in
👟 Storms worsened and the game was postponed — makeup date TBA

Packed stands, lawn chairs on the sidelines, and plenty of energy… just too much lightning for it to finish 🌩️ #GameOfTheWeek #KokomoSoccer