Prep sports notebook: Fall sports starting up soon

The fall sports season is just around the corner.

All of the fall sports programs begin their first practices on Aug. 5, except girls golf, which will hold its first practice on Aug. 2.

The first contests for each sport can begin on Aug. 17. Girls golf season begins Aug. 5, and the first week of the football season begins Aug. 23.

Hauser to host Sports Physical Night

Hauser will host its Sports Physical Night from 6:30 to 8 p.m. July 25 at the school. Cost is $25, with cash or check payable to Hauser Athletic Department.

Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and have completed the IHSAA physical form. Forms are available in the athletic office, the IHSAA website and at the door on the day of the event. For more information, call the athletic office at 812-546-4421.

East to host Tailgate Night

The Columbus East athletics department will be hosting a Tailgate Night at the school.

It will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Aug. 10.

North students free admission to games next year

Columbus North athletics announced that its students will be admitted free to all home athletic events for the 2024-25 school year.

Students will need to show their North ID badge and lanyard for free admission. It will not be accepted for IHSAA-sanctioned postseason events or any games against Columbus East that are hosted by the Olympians.

All-Sports Passes will remain the same price as recent years, with family passes at $225 and single adults passes being $90. Individual game tickets will be $7.

All-Sports Passes will be available for purchase beginning at the annual Blue and White event on Aug. 10.