October 23, 2026 | Plymouth High School Athletics PLYMOUTH, Ind. – Welcome back, Rockie and Pilgrim Nation! It has been another exciting stretch for Plymouth High School Athletics as our fall sports programs have continued to compete with determination, pride, and championship mentality. From thrilling football victories and postseason volleyball action to strong performances on the cross country course and tennis courts, Plymouth student-athletes have continued to represent Big Red with tremendous effort and sportsmanship. As several fall programs conclude their seasons, the Rockies football team prepares for sectional competition, cross country athletes continue their postseason journey, and winter sports teams begin preparations for another exciting season. FOOTBALL: ROCKIES PREPARE FOR SECTIONAL SHOWDOWN Varsity Football – Rockies Finish Regular Season, Turn Attention to NorthWood The Plymouth Rockies varsity football team closed out its 2026 regular season with a 35-14 loss to the Concord Minutemen on Friday, October 16, at the RockPile. Despite the final score, the Rockies continued to battle throughout the contest. Concord jumped ahead 7-0 in the opening quarter and extended its lead to 21-7 at halftime. Plymouth continued fighting in the second half, finding the end zone once more, but the Minutemen secured the conference victory. The Rockies' offense showed flashes of success throughout the evening, while the defense continued to compete against a challenging Concord attack. Earlier in October, Plymouth provided one of the season's most memorable moments with a thrilling 28-24 Homecoming victory over Wawasee. Trailing 24-14 entering the fourth quarter, the Rockies rallied behind two unanswered touchdowns and a defense that shut out the Warriors over the final 12 minutes. The comeback sent the Homecoming crowd into celebration and highlighted the team's resilience. McKoy Gantz powered the rushing attack against Wawasee, carrying the football 25 times for 149 yards and a touchdown. Quarterback Ryder Goodman contributed through the air and on the ground, while Grady Scott provided a spark in the receiving game. Defensively, Caz Hundt, Brody Lebo, Clay Lawson, and Urijah Cain were among the Rockies making key contributions. Now, Plymouth turns its full attention to postseason football. IHSAA Sectional 18 – Opening Round Plymouth Rockies at NorthWood Panthers Friday, October 23 Andrews Field, Nappanee Kickoff: 7:00 PM The Rockies will look to put together four complete quarters as they battle NorthWood for an opportunity to advance in sectional competition. C-Team Football – Rockies Finish Strong at 7-2 The Plymouth C-Team football program finished its 2026 campaign with an impressive 7-2 overall record and 4-2 mark in Northern Lakes Conference play. The Rockies closed the season with a 14-6 victory over Wawasee, overcoming an early deficit to secure the win. Quarterback Jensen Hunter connected on two touchdown passes, finding Lyrik Downs and Calvin Lewallen for scores. After falling behind 6-0 in the opening quarter, Plymouth responded with 14 unanswered points and relied on an outstanding defensive effort to keep the Warriors scoreless over the final three quarters. The victory capped a successful season filled with growth, teamwork, and determination. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff on an outstanding year! VOLLEYBALL: LADY PILGRIMS BATTLE THROUGH SECTIONAL PLAY The Plymouth varsity volleyball team opened IHSAA Sectional competition at Mishawaka Marian with a dominant 3-0 victory over South Bend Washington on Thursday, October 15. The Lady Pilgrims controlled the match from start to finish, winning by scores of 25-16, 25-15, and 25-21. Cordelia Cofer led the offensive attack with eight kills, while Kristin Manges added five. Olivia Gonzalez directed the offense with 14 assists, and Sophia Stein and Cofer each contributed two service aces. Defensively, Claire Rosas recorded seven digs to help Plymouth secure its spot in the sectional semifinals. On Saturday, October 17, Plymouth faced New Prairie in a hard-fought semifinal contest. The Lady Pilgrims came out strong, taking the opening set 25-14 before New Prairie responded to win the next three sets, 25-20, 25-17, and 25-19. Sophia Stein and Kristin Manges led Plymouth with 10 kills apiece, while Cofer added nine. Gonzalez finished with 18 assists, and Rosas led the defense with 13 digs. Although the season came to an end, the Lady Pilgrims demonstrated tremendous effort and competitiveness throughout postseason play. Plymouth finished the 2026 season with a 10-21 overall record. Congratulations to the student-athletes and coaching staff for their dedication and commitment throughout the fall season. CROSS COUNTRY: ROCKIES COMPETE AT IHSAA SECTIONAL Both Plymouth cross country programs competed in the IHSAA Sectional at Manchester, with each team earning a fourth-place finish against a competitive field. Girls Cross Country – Fourth Place The Lady Pilgrims were led by Vivy Miller, who delivered an outstanding performance, finishing seventh overall in 19:45.0. Brooklyn Scruggs followed with a 19th-place finish in 20:21.4, while Taylor Schadek finished 39th in 20:50.6. Additional Plymouth finishers included Ryleigh Schadek in 64th (20:58.9) and Jenna Blake in 96th (21:34.3). The Lady Pilgrims demonstrated determination throughout the competition and continued their strong postseason effort. Boys Cross Country – Fourth Place The Rockies were led by Nolan Carroll, who turned in an impressive eighth-place finish in 17:08.2. Henry Fort followed in 30th place with a time of 17:57.7, while Takoda Anderson placed 53rd in 18:00.9. Chase Holderread, Rusty Antrim, William Ogilvie, and Bryant Ogilvie also competed for Plymouth, helping the team secure its fourth-place finish. Both programs continue to showcase the hard work and dedication that have defined their seasons. Coming Up: Plymouth cross country will be represented at the IHSAA State Finals on Saturday, October 31, at Terre Haute, with competition scheduled to begin at 1:00 PM. BOYS TENNIS: HANYSZEWSKI REPRESENTS PLYMOUTH IN REGIONAL PLAY Plymouth boys tennis standout Liam Hanyszewski continued his individual postseason journey at the IHSAA Individual Regional hosted by South Bend North Central High School. Hanyszewski competed against Chesterton, battling through a competitive opening set before falling 6-0, 6-1. His advancement into individual regional competition was a tremendous accomplishment and a reflection of his hard work and dedication throughout the season. Congratulations to Liam and the Plymouth boys tennis program on representing the Rockies with pride during postseason play! BOYS SOCCER: ROCKIES CONCLUDE SEASON IN SECTIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP The Plymouth boys varsity soccer team saw its 2026 season come to an end in the IHSAA Sectional Championship against South Bend Adams on Saturday, October 10. The Rockies entered the championship contest with momentum following an impressive 7-1 semifinal victory over New Prairie. Against South Bend Adams, Plymouth continued to battle despite falling behind early. Zeke Estrada provided the Rockies' lone goal off an assist from Chris Rosas, but Adams ultimately secured a 7-1 victory. Plymouth concluded its season with a 7-9 overall record and 2-5 mark in Northern Lakes Conference play. Congratulations to the players and coaching staff for their commitment and effort throughout the season and for earning an opportunity to compete for a sectional championship. FALL SPORTS SEASONS CONCLUDE As the fall season winds down, several Plymouth athletic programs have completed their 2026 campaigns. The boys golf, girls soccer, and volleyball programs have concluded competition, along with the junior varsity and C-Team levels of several fall sports. Plymouth Athletics would like to thank every student-athlete, coach, manager, athletic trainer, parent, and supporter who contributed to another memorable fall season. The time, dedication, and commitment demonstrated by our programs continue to make Plymouth High School a special place to compete. WINTER SPORTS: A NEW SEASON BEGINS With the fall sports season drawing to a close, excitement is building for winter athletics at Plymouth High School. Girls basketball and girls wrestling officially began practices on Monday, October 19, as both programs started preparing for the upcoming season. Additional winter sports will begin practices over the next several weeks. Winter Sports Practice Start Dates Girls Basketball – October 19 Girls Wrestling – October 19 Girls Swimming & Diving – October 26 Boys Wrestling – November 2 Boys Basketball – November 9 Boys Swimming & Diving – November 9 Gymnastics – November 16 We look forward to seeing our winter student-athletes compete and represent Plymouth with pride throughout the upcoming season. LOOKING AHEAD: OCTOBER 26–31 Another exciting week of Plymouth Athletics is on the horizon, with postseason competition highlighting the schedule. Friday, October 30 – Football IHSAA Sectional Semifinal – 7:00 PM (pending advancement) Saturday, October 31 – Cross Country IHSAA State Finals – Terre Haute – 1:00 PM Saturday, October 31 – Happy Halloween! Be sure to follow Plymouth Athletics for schedule updates, postseason results, and information regarding upcoming winter sports competitions. THANK YOU, ROCKIE AND PILGRIM NATION! As we continue through the postseason and transition into winter athletics, Plymouth High School would like to recognize the incredible support our student-athletes receive from the community. Whether you are cheering from the stands, traveling to away contests, supporting our teams on social media, or encouraging our athletes throughout the school day, your support makes a difference. Our student-athletes continue to demonstrate what it means to compete with pride, show respect, overcome adversity, and represent Plymouth High School. Thank you for another exciting week of Plymouth Athletics! WE ARE BIG RED! GO ROCKIES! GO PILGRIMS