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A federal court has upheld Indiana’s policy of listing biological sex rather than gender identity on birth certificates. On Monday, the court denied a request from the American Civil Liberties Union for a preliminary injunction aimed at blocking the policy. The ACLU had filed suit on behalf of individuals who argued the measure was discriminatory. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita praised the ruling, calling it “a win for truth, reason, and common sense.” He added that the state will continue to require birth certificates to reflect what he described as “biological reality.” The legal challenge stemmed from a policy change earlier this year. Governor Mike Braun issued an executive order stating that references to “sex” and “gender” in state law refer strictly to biological characteristics. Following that order, the Indiana Department of Health stopped allowing changes to birth certificates based on gender identity. The court rejected arguments that the policy violates constitutional rights or unfairly targets transgender individuals.
There’s big news for basketball fans in Evansville as the Ohio Valley Conference is sticking around for the long haul. OVC officials announced Monday that both the Men’s and Women’s Basketball Championships will continue to be held at the Ford Center through the year 2032. Commissioner Beth DeBauch called the Ford Center “like coming home,” crediting the venue, local support, and what she described as true Hoosier hospitality for the decision. She says the city has created an ideal environment for student-athletes, helping uphold the OVC’s commitment to excellence. The next championship tournament is set for March 4th through 7th of next year.
Last night here on Posey County Radio we had the Mt. Vernon and North Posey Football Coaches Show. If you missed either show and want to listen, you can hear the archived show on our website at poseycountyradio.com.
This Friday is Week 7 of the High School Football regular season and yesterday the updated Indiana Football Coaches Association poll was released. There are several tri-state teams receiving recognition. In Class 5A, Castle is 9th…in Class 4A, Heritage Hills is 3rd, Reitz is 10th, and Jasper is 13th…Class 3A has Memorial 1st, Gibson Southern 2nd, and Mater Dei is 16th.
From local high school sports last night…North Posey Boys Tennis won their final match of the regular season at Central, 4-1. The Vikings finish the regular season with a 14-3 record and a 9-3 record in the PAC. Last night’s victory also gave Head Coach Brandon Barrett his 150th career win. The current Senior’s have won 52 matches over the last 4 years.
Tomorrow, the Boys High School Tennis Sectional begins at Mt. Vernon High School. On Wednesday, there is just one match at 4:30 PM and that is North Posey vs Reitz. Then on Thursday there will be a pair of matches at 4:30 PM…Mt. Vernon taking on Central…and Mater Dei plays the winner of Wednesday’s North Posey vs Reitz match. The Sectional Championship match is on Saturday morning at 10:00 AM.
Tonight, in local high school sports…Mt. Vernon Volleyball is at Gibson Southern. The JV match starts at 5:30 PM and the Varsity match follows at 7:00 PM.
Mt. Vernon Girls Soccer has a home match vs North Posey at 5:30 PM.
North Posey Volleyball travels to Wood Memorial for a 5:30 PM JV match and a 7:00 PM Varsity match.
North Posey Boys Soccer is on the road at Forest Park at 5:30 PM.
The Major League Baseball Playoffs get underway today with the best-of-3 Wild Card Series. At 2:08 PM, the Chicago Cubs take on the San Diego Padres in Chicago. LHP Matthew Boyd makes the start on the mound for the Cubs. RHP Nick Pivetta takes hill for the Padres.
Later this evening at 8:08 PM, the Cincinnati Reds play at the Los Angeles Dodgers. RHP Hunter Green gets the start for the Reds. LHP Blake Snell is the Dodgers starter.
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