Good morning, Mishawaka.

Tee Box Granger opened its new golf facility on Indiana 23 today.

The 5,000 sqft clubhouse features four Trackman simulator bays + a putting green, a fitness gym, food, contests, and prize giveaways for visitors.

Social Security checks will increase by 3.6% in January, adding about $75 a month to help older Hoosiers cope with rising costs for groceries and utilities (AARP Indiana’s Jason Tomcsi said many believe a 5% to 7% boost is needed).

Penn won its second consecutive girls flag football state championship last Saturday by beating Lawrence North 34 — 28.

Quarterback Quinn Driscoll threw five touchdowns while junior Alivia Dawson made three catches, extending the team’s unbeaten streak to 31.

The Marian girls soccer season ended on Saturday with a tearful farewell from Milani Micola after her final game as coach Henry Vu praised a group of five seniors who gave their all in the program while Goshen boys celebrated a regional title at Penn.

South Bend Saint Joseph girls soccer won a 1-0 regional title on Oct.

17 at Abro Stadium when Kira Wasilewski scored the only goal. Coach Phil DePauw said the team will face Guerin Catholic on Saturday, Oct. 24 + chase a state finals spot.

The Penn and Northridge cross country teams secured sectional titles and advanced to the regional round, according to South Bend Tribune coverage (local teams show strong performance).

They will compete in upcoming races this season.

No. 2 Notre Dame's 16-game winning streak ended Saturday night when it fell to No. 8 BYU 28-24 in Provo.

Notre Dame pass rusher Boubacar Traore said his breakout performance started with focused practice between the lines — a routine he credited for boosting his play in the top-10 matchup against BYU yesterday.

Mishawaka Marian & Penn won their sectional volleyball championships Saturday night as senior teams led their high school squads to victory in Northern Indiana Conference matches.