PLYMOUTH, Ind. — It has been an exciting stretch for Plymouth High School Athletics as the Pilgrims and Rockies celebrate outstanding postseason performances, recognize student-athletes earning conference and district honors, and welcome the beginning of the 2026–2027 winter sports season. From an impressive showing at the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals to postseason recognition in volleyball, soccer, and tennis, Plymouth student-athletes have continued to demonstrate the dedication, competitiveness, and commitment that define Big Red Athletics. Meanwhile, the Lady Pilgrims basketball program opened its season with a pair of convincing victories over LaVille, setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting winter. Cross Country: Vivy Miller Shines at IHSAA State Finals Plymouth's Vivy Miller capped off an outstanding cross country season with an impressive performance at the IHSAA Girls Cross Country State Finals, held at the LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course in Terre Haute. Competing against some of the best distance runners in Indiana, Miller finished 137th overall with a time of 19:30, representing Plymouth on the state's biggest stage. Qualifying for the state championship is a tremendous accomplishment, requiring consistency, determination, and the ability to perform when the stakes are highest. Miller's appearance at the State Finals was a fitting conclusion to a season of hard work and dedication. Her performance reflects the continued strength of the Plymouth cross country program and serves as an example for younger runners who aspire to compete at the highest level of high school athletics. Congratulations to Vivy on an outstanding season and for representing Plymouth High School at the IHSAA State Finals! Volleyball: Lady Pilgrims Earn NLC All-Conference Recognition The Plymouth Lady Pilgrims volleyball program received well-deserved recognition following the conclusion of the fall season, with three student-athletes earning Northern Lakes Conference postseason honors. 2026–2027 NLC Volleyball Honors Cordelia Cofer — All-Conference Claire Rosas — All-Conference Kristin Manges — Honorable Mention Cofer and Rosas earned All-Conference recognition for their performances throughout conference competition, while Manges received Honorable Mention honors. Earning recognition in the Northern Lakes Conference is a significant accomplishment, as student-athletes compete against some of the area's strongest volleyball programs throughout the season. These honors reflect the hard work, commitment, and leadership demonstrated by these Lady Pilgrims both on and off the court. Congratulations to all three student-athletes and the entire volleyball program on their accomplishments this fall. Boys Soccer: Four Rockies Earn NLC Honors The Plymouth Rockies boys soccer program had four student-athletes recognized by the Northern Lakes Conference following the 2026 fall season. 2026–2027 NLC Boys Soccer Honors Isaak Hutchinson — All-Conference Klynt Verhaeghe — All-Conference Chris Rosas — Honorable Mention Giancarlo Arriaga — Honorable Mention Hutchinson and Verhaeghe earned All-Conference honors, while Rosas and Arriaga were named Honorable Mention selections. These recognitions highlight the talent and dedication within the Rockies soccer program. Competing in the challenging Northern Lakes Conference requires student-athletes to bring their best effort every time they take the field, and these four Rockies demonstrated their abilities throughout the season. Plymouth Athletics congratulates these student-athletes on their accomplishments and thanks the entire boys soccer program for its hard work and commitment during the fall season. Girls Soccer: Lady Rockies Recognized by Northern Lakes Conference The Plymouth Lady Rockies girls soccer program also celebrated postseason recognition, with four student-athletes earning Northern Lakes Conference honors. 2026–2027 NLC Girls Soccer Honors Hudsen Reed — All-Conference Ella Nuffley — All-Conference Hayden Shipley — Honorable Mention Alydiah Quint — Honorable Mention Reed and Nuffley earned All-Conference recognition, while Shipley and Quint received Honorable Mention honors. These awards recognize the commitment and effort these student-athletes displayed throughout the season. Their accomplishments are a reflection of the dedication required to compete in one of northern Indiana's competitive soccer conferences. Congratulations to these four Lady Rockies on earning postseason recognition and representing Plymouth High School with pride. Boys Tennis: Doubles Standouts Earn All-District Recognition The Plymouth boys tennis program added another postseason accomplishment as Benson Prater and Logan Nelson earned All-District honors in doubles from the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association. This recognition places the Plymouth doubles players among the district's recognized performers and highlights their hard work, teamwork, and development throughout the season. Success in doubles requires communication, trust, consistency, and the ability to work together under pressure. Prater and Nelson demonstrated those qualities throughout the fall campaign, earning recognition for their efforts on the court. Congratulations to Benson and Logan on this outstanding accomplishment and for continuing to represent Plymouth Tennis at a high level. Girls Basketball: Lady Pilgrims Open Season with Dominant Road Victories The Plymouth Lady Pilgrims girls basketball program wasted little time making a statement to begin the 2026–2027 season, as both the junior varsity and varsity teams traveled to LaVille on Thursday, November 5, and came away with impressive victories. Both teams relied on aggressive defensive pressure, balanced scoring, and contributions throughout their lineups to secure their first wins of the season. Junior Varsity: Plymouth 32, LaVille 5 The Plymouth junior varsity girls basketball team opened its season with a commanding 32–5 victory over LaVille in a shortened two-quarter contest. The Lady Pilgrims established control immediately, racing out to a 17–5 advantage in the opening quarter. Plymouth's defensive intensity continued into the second quarter, as the Lady Pilgrims held LaVille scoreless while adding another 15 points to secure the victory. The defensive effort was the story of the night. Plymouth forced turnovers, limited scoring opportunities, and created transition opportunities that allowed the offense to build a comfortable lead. Offensively, the Lady Pilgrims received contributions from throughout the lineup, demonstrating the depth and balance of the junior varsity program. JV Game Highlights Lexi Grindle: 6 points, 3 rebounds Alydiah Quint: 5 points Harlow Davis: 4 points, 2 rebounds, 2 steals, 1 block Bailey Trump: 4 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal Hanley Feldman: 4 points, 2 rebounds Olivia Gonzalez: 3 points, 7 steals, 1 assist Ella Davis: 2 points, 2 rebounds, 1 steal Layla Warner: 2 points, 1 rebound, 1 steal, 1 block The victory moves the Lady Pilgrims junior varsity team to 1–0 overall and provides a strong foundation as the season gets underway. Varsity: Plymouth 46, LaVille 24 The Plymouth varsity girls basketball team followed with an equally impressive performance, defeating LaVille 46–24 to open the season with a convincing road victory. Plymouth established its defensive identity early, holding the Lancers to just four first-quarter points while building a 14–4 lead. The Lady Pilgrims continued to apply pressure throughout the first half, forcing turnovers and creating scoring opportunities in transition. LaVille battled in the second quarter, but Plymouth maintained control and entered halftime with a 24–12 advantage. Coming out of the locker room, the Lady Pilgrims delivered another outstanding defensive quarter, limiting LaVille to just four points while adding 11 of their own. Plymouth carried a commanding 35–16 lead into the final period. The Lady Pilgrims closed out the contest by outscoring LaVille 11–8 in the fourth quarter, securing the 46–24 victory. The performance was highlighted by balanced scoring, strong rebounding, and active defensive play across the lineup. Varsity Game Highlights Taylynn Johnson: 12 points Brooklyn Scruggs: 8 points, 7 rebounds, 3 steals Chloe Horton: 6 points, 6 rebounds, 3 steals Lydia Wray: 6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, 5 steals Wray's all-around performance helped set the tone for Plymouth, while Scruggs and Horton contributed on both ends of the floor. Johnson led the offensive attack with a team-high 12 points. Defensively, Plymouth held LaVille to just four points in both the first and third quarters, demonstrating the type of defensive effort that can become a cornerstone for the Lady Pilgrims moving forward. With the victory, Plymouth improves to 1–0 overall and 0–0 in Northern Lakes Conference play. The opening-night sweep gives both Lady Pilgrims basketball teams momentum as they continue their early-season schedules. Winter Sports: Plymouth Programs Prepare for Competition As the fall season concludes, attention now shifts to the winter sports calendar, where several Plymouth athletic programs are preparing for their upcoming seasons. Girls Wrestling The Plymouth girls wrestling program will open its competitive season on November 10 at Kankakee Valley. The Lady Rockies will look to establish a strong start as they begin another season of competition on the mat. Boys Wrestling Both the junior varsity and varsity boys wrestling programs began official practices on November 2. The Rockies are preparing for the challenges of the winter season, focusing on conditioning, technique, and building the foundation necessary for success throughout their upcoming schedule. Boys Basketball The Plymouth boys basketball program is preparing to return to the hardwood, with junior varsity and varsity practices scheduled to begin November 9. The Rockies will begin their preparations for another season of Northern Lakes Conference competition as they work toward developing chemistry, establishing their identity, and preparing for the upcoming schedule. Girls Swimming & Diving The Plymouth girls swimming and diving program will open its season on November 12, hosting Oregon-Davis, Jimtown, and South Bend Washington. The season-opening home meet will provide the Lady Pilgrims with an early opportunity to compete and begin building momentum for the winter campaign. Boys Swimming & Diving The Plymouth boys swimming and diving program is scheduled to begin official practices on November 9. The Rockies will use the opening weeks of practice to prepare for their upcoming meets and the challenges of the Northern Lakes Conference schedule. Gymnastics The Plymouth gymnastics program will officially begin practices on November 16. The Lady Pilgrims will begin preparations for another competitive season, focusing on skill development, consistency, and continued growth as they work toward their winter competition schedule. Plymouth Athletics: Building on Fall Success and Looking Ahead The transition from fall to winter provides an opportunity to reflect on the many accomplishments of Plymouth High School student-athletes while looking forward to the challenges and opportunities ahead. From Vivy Miller's appearance at the IHSAA Cross Country State Finals to the numerous All-Conference and All-District honors earned across volleyball, soccer, and tennis, the fall season showcased the talent, dedication, and pride that define Plymouth Athletics. The opening-night success of the Lady Pilgrims basketball program has already provided an exciting start to the winter season, and several additional programs are preparing to begin competition in the coming weeks. Plymouth Athletics would like to congratulate all student-athletes who earned postseason recognition, thank the coaches and families who support our programs, and encourage the Plymouth community to continue supporting our student-athletes throughout the winter. Whether on the court, in the pool, on the wrestling mat, or in the gymnasium, our student-athletes will continue striving to represent Plymouth High School with pride, character, and a championship mentality. WE ARE BIG RED! GO PILGRIMS! GO ROCKIES!