Loogootee defeats Rivet 88-30 in a basketball matchup on Feb. 28. ... The Lions hummed like a well-oiled machine through the final quarter, extending the lead with a 19-6 advantage in the frame.

Thompson will be the seventh Loogootee coach since Jack Butcher retired after the 2001-2002 season, as the Lions went to state in 2005 under Steve Brett, and won in 2012 under Mike Wagoner.

Again, we are excited to move forward and what the future holds for us as Loogootee Lions." ... Loogootee is scheduled to host Barr-Reeve in its annual regular-season meeting on January 16, 2026.

JBA - Loogootee's Bailey Dearwester led the way with 14 points as the Lions beat Vincennes Rivet Patriots 51-42 in a game. Dearwester's points came on 2 field goals, 2 three pointers and 4 of 4 ...