Field Notes WBOI’s Zach Bernard sits down with The Journal Gazette sports reporter Victoria Jacobsen every Thursday to discuss the latest in Northeast Indiana athletics. Zach also takes a regular look at specific sports stories locally and around the state. From schools, to the minor leagues, and even the pros, stay up to date on all of the sports in your region with Field Notes.

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WBOI’s Zach Bernard sits down with The Journal Gazette sports reporter Victoria Jacobsen every Thursday to discuss the latest in Northeast Indiana athletics. Zach also takes a regular look at specific sports stories locally and around the state. From schools, to the minor leagues, and even the pros, stay up to date on all of the sports in your region with Field Notes.

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November 27, 2025

Field Notes: November 27, 2025

November 27, 2025 • It's football state finals weekend! Zach and Victoria discuss two local schools looking to bring home titles. We close with notes on the Komets, the holiday NFL schedule, and more.

Field Notes: November 27, 2025

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November 20, 2025

Field Notes: November 20, 2025

November 20, 2025 • Zach and Victoria discuss Carroll's continued success in football playoffs, a big upset early in girls' basketball, and preview boys' swimming. We close with notes on the Hoosiers, Komets, and more.

Field Notes: November 20, 2025

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November 13, 2025

Field Notes: November 13, 2025

November 13, 2025 • Zach and Victoria discuss Carroll's success in this year's fall tournaments, from volleyball winning the state title to football's playoff progress. We close with notes on the Komets, Colts, and more.

Field Notes: November 13, 2025

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November 6, 2025

Field Notes: November 6, 2025

November 6, 2025 • Brianna and Victoria cover as much tournament ground as possible, with the latest in football, soccer, volleyball, and more. We close with notes on the Komets, Hoosiers, and more.

Field Notes: November 6, 2025

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October 30, 2025

Field Notes: October 30, 2025

October 30, 2025 • Zach & Victoria discuss high school tournaments from football, to soccer, and more. Samantha Horton brings us sound from the inaugural girls' flag football championship. We close with notes on the Hoosiers, the Komets, and more.

Field Notes: October 30, 2025

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October 23, 2025

Field Notes: October 23, 2025

October 23, 2025 • Zach and Victoria recap the final week of high school football's regular season, before catching up on tennis, soccer, and volleyball tournaments. We close with notes on the Colts, Pacers, and more.

Field Notes: October 23, 2025

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October 16, 2025

Field Notes: October 16, 2025

October 16, 2025 • Zach and Victoria go over football sectional pairings before preparing for the season's final week. Then they'll discuss soccer, volleyball and tennis playoffs. We close with notes on the Komets, Colts, and more.

Field Notes: October 16, 2025

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October 9, 2025

Field Notes: October 9, 2025

October 9, 2025 • We start by checking in with the Komets as training camp begins. Zach & Victoria catch up on high school football, as well as girls' golf and boys' soccer. We close with notes on the Colts, WNBA Finals, and more.

Field Notes: October 9, 2025

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October 2, 2025

Field Notes: October 2, 2025

October 2, 2025 • Zach and Victoria preview high school football Week 7 and soccer sectional draws. They also discuss St. Francis track athlete Hannah Boersema, who contributed to the new Electric Works mural. We close with notes on the Fever, Colts, and more.

Field Notes: October 2, 2025

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September 25, 2025

Field Notes: September 25, 2025

September 25, 2025 • Zach and Victoria discuss another defensive football showdown and catch up on other high school sports. We remember Pacers icon Nancy Leonard, and close with notes on the Fever, Colts, and more.

Field Notes: September 25, 2025

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