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WBOI's Field Notes
Field Notes
Weekly
Hosted by Zach Bernard

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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  • Komets winger Alex Aleardi (42) meets with fans ahead of the club's annual jersey auction at the Allen County War Memorial Coliseum Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
    Field Notes: May 15, 2025
    The Komets' season has come to an end, and we reflect on the year. Zach and Victoria discuss volleyball, track and field, and the TinCaps. We wrap up with notes on Fort Wayne FC, the Pacers, and more.
  • Fort Wayne FC goalkeeper David Anderson takes direction during a scoreboard video shoot for the upcoming season on Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
    Field Notes: May 8, 2025
    Fort Wayne FC gets ready to kick off its season. Zach and Victoria discuss IHSAA changes, boys' volleyball, and the TinCaps. We close on the Komets, and the Pacers' magical Game 2 win.
  • Alex Aleardi stretches at center ice before puck drop. Aleardi scored a goal of his own in the Fort Wayne Komets' Game 7 victory over Iowa on April 29, 2025.
    Field Notes: May 1, 2025
    The Komets move on to the next round. Zach and Victoria discuss the TinCaps, softball, and local basketball awards. We close with notes on the Pacers, Fever, and fun early MLB stats.
  • The TinCaps are 9-8 on the season, and return to Parkview Field on Tuesday.
    Field Notes: April 24, 2025
    Zach and Victoria catch up on the TinCaps, before diving into a couple of weekend cross country events. We close with notes on the Komets and Pacers playoff runs.
  • Field Notes: April 17, 2025
    Zach and Victoria discuss the TinCaps and some of the weekend's local sports. Komets voice Shane Albahrani prepares us for the Kelly Cup Playoffs. We end with notes on the Pacers, WNBA draft, and more.
  • Field Notes: April 10, 2025
    Zach and Victoria discuss a big win for PFW men's volleyball, Olivia Miles' transfer to TCU, and the weekend sports outlook. We close with notes on the Komets, Pacers, and TinCaps.
  • Field Notes: April 3, 2025
    Victoria Jacobsen helps us close the book on local basketball, before looking ahead to track and field. John Nolan drops by to preview the upcoming TinCaps season. And we celebrate the Komets and Pacers securing playoff spots.
  • Field Notes: March 27, 2025
    Zach and Victoria catch up on the Mastodon women's basketball team and the WNIT, and go over the landscape for the boys' IHSAA tournament. We close with notes on the Komets, Pacers, and baseball.
  • Field Notes: March 20, 2025
    Zach and Victoria discuss the seeding of the Notre Dame women's team, before catching up on boys basketball and gymnastics. We close the week with notes on the Komets, March Madness, and Pacers.
  • Field Notes: March 13, 2025
    Zach and Victoria discuss what's next for PFW women's basketball, and check in on high school basketball and gymnastics. We close out with notes on the Komets, Pacers, and baseball.