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The University of Evansville is teaming up with Grace College to create a fast-track opportunity for students pursuing careers in athletic training and physical therapy. Under a new partnership announced this week, high-achieving Grace students will be able to apply for early admission into UE’s Master of Science in Athletic Training and Doctor of Physical Therapy programs after completing their sophomore year. School officials say students who maintain at least a three-point-five GPA will be eligible to apply for direct entry into the programs. The agreement allows up to five students each year into the athletic training program and up to three students into the physical therapy program, with admission based on GPA, interviews, and faculty recommendations. Students will complete a structured 62-credit curriculum during their first two years at Grace College, while advisors from both schools work together to ensure all prerequisite requirements are met. University of Evansville officials say the partnership is designed to create a seamless transition for students pursuing advanced healthcare degrees.
One week from tonight, the MSD of Mt. Vernon will be having their high school graduation ceremony. It takes place next Friday, May 22nd at 7:00 PM in the main high school gymnasium. Doors open at 6:00 PM and you are instructed to enter through door 2.
Mt. Vernon Senior High School Fine Arts Academy is hosting a Kids’ Theater Camp for 1st-6th graders this summer. The camp is on June 19th and there are two different time slots. 1st-3rd graders are from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM and 4th-6th graders are from 12:30 PM-3:00 PM in the Mt. Vernon High School Performing Arts Center. Register by June 3rd to receive a camp t-shirt. There is a post with a QR code on MSD of Mt. Vernon’s Facebook page.
The NFL schedule is finally out, and last night Indianapolis Colts fans learned that the start of the season won’t be easy. The Colts will open the season at home against the Baltimore Ravens at Lucas Oil Stadium and then they travel to play the Kansas City Chiefs in Week Two. This immediately puts Shane Steichen’s team in the national spotlight after last year’s late-season collapse. Indianapolis finished 8-and-9 after starting 8-and-2, extending the franchise’s playoff drought to five straight seasons. The schedule includes several marquee matchups, including home games against the Dallas Cowboys and Cincinnati Bengals, plus road trips to Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. The Colts will also face division rivals Houston, Jacksonville, and Tennessee twice as usual. One of the biggest highlights comes in Week Four, when Indianapolis heads overseas for an international showdown against the Washington Commanders in London. It’ll be the Colts’ third European game in four seasons and their first trip to London since 2016. The NFL also handed Indianapolis two primetime games this season, including the franchise’s first Thursday Night Football appearance since 2022. Despite the tough start to the season, the Colts are projected to have one of the league’s easier schedules based on last season’s records, giving fans hope this could finally be the year Indianapolis returns to postseason football.
Last night in local high school sports, North Posey Baseball won a pitchers’ duel at home vs Boonville, 1-0. Remington Johnson pitched a complete game shutout for the Vikings. He allowed 8 hits, no walks, and struck out 4. They improve to 12-12 on the year and are home vs Mt. Vernon tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM.
Mt. Vernon Baseball got shutout at Southridge on Thursday evening, 7-0. The Wildcats are 7-10 overall.
North Posey Softball lost at home vs Boonville, 8-2. They have lost back-to-back games and four of their last five games. Vikings Softball is 13-13 and welcome Barr-Reeve tomorrow morning at 11:00 AM.
Mt. Vernon Softball had their 3-game winning streak come to an end with a 7-3 loss at Vincennes. Wildcats Softball is 12-6 on the season and take on Forest Park tonight at home at 5:30 PM. You can listen to the game on 106.7 FM WMVI and online at poseycountyradio.com.
In local College Baseball on Thursday night, USI Baseball won the opening game of their 3-game OVC series at home vs Lindenwood, 8-4. The Screaming Eagles improve to 26-26 on the year and 9-16 in the Ohio Valley Conference. They are in 8th place in the OVC standings. Game two of the series is this evening at 5:00 PM.
Evansville Baseball defeated Murray State in their opening game of a 3-game MVC series at home, 10-6. The Purple Aces trailed 5-0 in the 3rd inning, before coming back. UE is 20-29 on the season and 13-9 in the Missouri Valley Conference. They are in a 3-way tie for 3rd place with Murray State and Southern Illinois with two games remaining. Game two of the series with the Racers is tonight at 6:00 PM.
From Major League Baseball yesterday, the St. Louis Cardinals ended their road trip at the Athletics with a 5-4 win. The Cardinals scored a pair of runs in the 9th inning with 2 outs. St. Louis went 4-3 on their 7-game road trip and are 25-18 overall. They return home tonight for a 3-game series vs the Kansas City Royals at 7:15 PM.
The Chicago Cubs snapped a 4-game losing streak and avoided a 3-game sweep in Atlanta by the Braves, 2-0. The Cubs are 28-16 on the season and begin a 3-game set on the south side at the Chicago White Sox this evening at 6:40 PM.
The Chicago White Sox swept the Kanas City Royals at home, 6-2 and have won 5-straight games to move to 22-21 on the year.
In Cincinnati, the Reds avoided a 3-game sweep in a big way as they clobbered the Washington Nationals, 15-1. The Reds are 23-21 and travel to Cleveland for a 3-game series vs the Guardians tonight at 6:10 PM.