Lake Central High School

Lake Central Softball Claims Fourth State Championship with 9-2 Victory WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — The Lake Central softball team put an exclamation point on a historic season Friday night, defeating Terre Haute North Vigo 9-2 in the IHSAA Class 4A State Championship game at Purdue University's Bittinger Stadium. The victory secured Lake Central's fourth state championship in program history and completed an outstanding 31-2 campaign for the Indians. Lake Central's powerful offense was on full display as the Indians launched three home runs, including a rocket grand slam from Emma Wilkins that helped propel the team to the state title. Tegan Tripp and MaKayla Van Vossen also connected for home runs in the victory. Tripp paced the offense with three hits and scored two runs, continuing her outstanding postseason performance on the state's biggest stage. In the circle, Maddie Such delivered a championship-caliber performance. The junior scattered seven hits while striking out seven batters, allowing just two runs to earn the complete-game victory. The state championship capped one of the most dominant seasons in Lake Central softball history. Along the way, the Indians established a new Indiana high school softball state record with 74 home runs. After building an early lead, Lake Central continued to apply pressure offensively while Such kept Terre Haute North Vigo in check. The Indians' balanced attack and strong pitching proved too much to overcome as Lake Central celebrated the program's first state championship since 2004 and fourth overall. The championship victory adds another memorable chapter to the proud tradition of Lake Central softball and solidifies the 2026 team as one of the greatest in school history. With a 31-2 record, a state-record 74 home runs, and an IHSAA Class 4A State Championship trophy, the Indians completed a season that will be remembered for years to come. State Championship Highlights IHSAA Class 4A State Champions Final Record: 31-2 Defeated Terre Haute North Vigo 9-2 Fourth State Championship in Program History Maddie Such: Complete-game victory, 7 strikeouts Emma Wilkins: Grand Slam Tegan Tripp: Home Run, 3 Hits, 2 Runs Scored MaKayla Van Vossen: Home Run Indiana State Record: 74 Home Runs in a Season