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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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  • Field Notes: February 5, 2026
    Zach and Victoria discuss the latest in girls' basketball sectionals, the All-SAC Team, and her thoughts on Sunday's Big Game. WFYI tells us more about the annual Braille Challenge. We close with notes on the NFL, Komets, and more.
  • Runners participating in the Girls On The Run Fall 2025 5K. It is one of two major events put on by the organization annually.
    Field Notes: January 29, 2026
    Girls On The Run is gearing up for its spring season, and they're looking for coaches. State officials are assisting the effort to bring the Chicago Bears to Indiana. Zach and Victoria catch up on high school basketball and gymnastics.
  • MIAMI, FL - January 19, 2026 - Indiana Hoosiers Head Coach Curt Cignetti during the National Championship game against the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, FL.
    Field Notes: January 22, 2026
    We hear from Curt Cignetti, Fernando Mendoza, and Kirkwood Avenue in the aftermath of IU's national championship win over Miami. Zach and Victoria also discuss girls' wrestling state finals, high school basketball, and Rams kicker — and Warsaw native — Harrison Mevis.
  • IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrates a touchdown earlier in the 2025 college football season.
    Field Notes: January 15, 2026
    We hear from Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza ahead of Monday's title game. Zach and Victoria discuss local hoops and preview girls' wrestling state finals. We close with notes on the Komets, NFL playoffs, and more.
  • Field Notes: January 8, 2026
    We start by hearing from the Hoosiers ahead of Friday's semifinal game against Oregon. Zach & Victoria catch up on local high school and college hoops. We close with notes on the Komets, NFL playoffs, and more.
  • The Marching Hundred made the trip to Pasadena with the IU football team for the Rose Bowl festivities on January 1.
    Field Notes: January 1, 2026
    The Rose Bowl is finally here! We check in with IU head coach Curt Cignetti, as well as its marching band, ahead of the game. Zach and Victoria discuss awards for local athletes, and look ahead to the new year. We close with notes on the Komets, NFL playoffs, and more.
  • IU quarterback Fernando Mendoza celebrates a touchdown earlier in the 2025 college football season.
    Field Notes: December 18, 2025
    Fernando Mendoza wins the Heisman. Zach and Victoria turn their attention to high school basketball. We close with notes on the Komets, the Colts, and more.
  • Field Notes: December 11, 2025
    We start by hearing from Curt Cignetti and others as IU prepares for the Rose Bowl. Zach and Victoria discuss Notre Dame's playoff exclusion and local hoops. We close with notes on the Komets, Colts, and more.
  • Field Notes: December 4, 2025
    Zach and Victoria recap football state finals, before looking ahead to basketball. Curt Cignetti and Fernando Mendoza look ahead to IU's big matchup against Ohio State. We close with notes on the Komets, and more.
  • Field Notes: 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.