The Kokomo Post Sports

01/09/2026

❗❗NOW ACCEPTING 2026 Post Party Vendor Applications!❗️❗️

Whether you’re a for-profit vendor, an experience/entertainment provider, a business interested in marketing or partnership opportunities, or someone looking to get involved as a volunteer — there’s an application for everyone who wants to be part of Kokomo’s biggest Halloween party.

👇Click the link below to apply now!
https://www.thekokomopost.com/articles/2026postpartyvendorapplication

01/09/2026

New in Taylor School Corporation: Taylor Hybrid Academy. A new flexible learning opportunity for students in grades 7–12!

This program offers structure, supervision and support while allowing students to complete part of their learning online, all while staying connected to Taylor schools through sports, extracurriculars and in-person electives.

📅 Starts Monday, January 12
📝 Register now: taylor.k12.in.us/enrollment
💻 Learn more: taylor.k12.in.us/taylorhybridacademy

Taylor Elementary School | Taylor Middle School | Taylor High School

01/09/2026

High school basketball continues to deliver must see moments as the season rolls on and conference play takes center stage. Teams across the area are settling into their identities, rotations are tightening, and every game carries added importance as programs look to build momentum in the heart of the schedule.

Friday’s slate brings another night of competitive matchups, highlighted by a rematch that still has plenty of people talking. With familiarity, pride, and recent history all in play, the stage is set for an entertaining night of basketball. Let’s take a look at the games and break down what to expect.

Friday night features a slate of high interest high school basketball matchups, highlighted by a much anticipated rematch between familiar opponents. Momentum, pride, and early season positioning are all on the line as teams look to make a statement.

01/08/2026

Congratulations to Cecelia Cox and Victoria Williams, Athletes of the Week for Taylor High School. Cox and Williams finished fifth in their respective weight classes at the IHSAA girls wrestling sectional at Hamilton Heights.

01/08/2026

Congratulations to Kyah Hembree, Athlete of the Week for Eastern High School! Hembree won the 115-pound IHSAA girls wrestling sectional championship at Shenandoah and advances to the regional at Muncie Central on Saturday, Jan. 10, at 9 a.m.

01/07/2026

This week’s Kokomo Post Sports Game of the Week, in partnership with Robert Miller & Son Furniture, takes us to Memorial Gymnasium. At 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, the Taylor Titans will host the Rossville Hornets.

We will provide live coverage, score updates and highlights throughout the game.

01/07/2026

🚨 INTRODUCING… The Post Sports Club Lite! 🚨

The easiest, most affordable way for sports, fitness and athletic businesses to get featured on The Kokomo Post Sports for only $99/month!

💥 Spots are limited and this is exclusive to sports + fitness-related brands. Drop your email in the comments and we’ll send you the info ASAP!

01/05/2026

Welcome back to another episode of The Mayor Tyler Moore Show, partnered with Robert Miller & Son Furniture, where we sit down with Kokomo's mayor to learn what's ahead for the City of Firsts. Got a question for MTM? Drop it here and he may answer it during the Ask the Mayor segment.

Catching this on a rebroadcast? Email your question to [email protected].

01/04/2026

01/02/2026

A new year brings a fresh slate on the hardwood as Howard County teams tip off their first games of 2026. With conference races starting to take shape and momentum still up for grabs, these early January matchups offer a chance for teams to reset, refocus and set the tone for the rest of the season.

Whether it is building on recent success or searching for a spark after a slow start, each team enters the new year with something to prove. The first games of 2026 always carry a little extra edge, and Friday should be no different as teams look to make an immediate statement.

The 2026 calendar flips with high school basketball taking center stage across Howard County. As teams return to the court after the holiday break, early January games bring fresh energy, new storylines, and a chance to set the tone for the rest of the season.

01/01/2026

Congratulations to Grant Kerns, Athlete of the Week for Eastern High School! Kerns was a quadruple winner as the Comets rolled past Elwood (117–47) and Frankton (134–10) and also secured three wins in a 128–31 victory over Tipton.