Valpo Basketball

Inductee Highlight | Robert Punter 🏀 Robert Punter, a 1965 DeMotte High School graduate, is best known for his 18 seasons as varsity boys’ basketball coach at Valparaiso High School, where he compiled a 302–117 record. His teams won nine Duneland Conference titles, nine sectional championships, two regionals, and one semi-state, highlighted by a 28–1 season and state runner-up finish in 1994. Punter coached four Indiana All-Stars, including 1994 Mr. Basketball Bryce Drew, a 2025 Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, and earned multiple Coach of the Year honors during his career. A three-year letterman at DeMotte, Punter earned his bachelor’s degree from Indiana State and a master’s from Valparaiso University. He spent 38 years teaching and coaching in Valparaiso Schools, including time leading JV and middle school teams.

⭐️Lilli Barnes Named to IN All Star Team⭐️ ℹ️ valpovikings.com/Article/123043 Congratulations, Lilli!! #WeAreValpo 🟢⚪️ @ValpoHS411 @VHS_GirlsBball

Tonight we wrapped up the ‘25-26 campaign with our team award ceremony. Congrats to all the players who were recognized for their efforts this year!

🚨PHYSICAL NIGHT for ‘26-27 athletes: valpovikings.com/Article/121485

BIG congratulations to Michael for earning @IBCA_Coaches Academic All-State Honorable Mention recognition! A true student-athlete who puts in the work in the classroom and on the court every day. Proud of you, @MReeves2026!!📚🔥

🏀🔥 SAAC Athlete of the Week: JJ Jankowski 🔥🏀 JJ had a huge night in the Sectional game, scoring 24 points to lead the way! 💪 On top of that, he made his presence felt with assists, and strong defensive play. Congrats, JJ! @ValpoHS411

Valpo's Lillian Barnes, the Times 2026 Player of the Year, is a 'once-in-a-generation' player ift.tt/uJhd2Rk #NWISports

🏀Valparaiso fought hard tonight on the court, and they went down swinging! Congrats on an incredible season to the Valpo Vikings- you guys gave it your all out there!💪 Full Gallery Here -> #kTshTvR" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">greatnews.life/photo/boys-bas… @vhsboyshoops | @AthleticsValpo

Varsity Final: Jankowski 24 pts Wagner 8 pts Redmond 8 pts 6 rebs 3 asts Williams 5 pts 4 rebs Reeves 3 pts 3 asts 2 stls McConnachie 4 rebs Klumpe 2 pts

#GAMEDAY IHSAA Sectional Final vs @Trojan_HoopsCHS 📍@CHS__Trojans ⌚Gates open at 5:15pm; Tipoff at 6:00pm 🎟️ public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=1753… 📺 ihsaatv.org/?B=3798992 ⚠️Meridian closed for construction between US 6 & CHS 🟢#GREENOUT

Varsity Final: Redmond 15 pts 4 rebs 2 asts Jankowski 10 pts 4 rebs 3 asts Williams 6 pts 5 rebs Wagner 6 pts 5 rebs McConnachie 4 pts 9 rebs 2 asts

Valparaiso’s “incredible” Lillian Barnes, the 2025-26 Post-Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year, rises again. @MichaelOsipoff has the story for #TribSuburbanSports. @Lilli3Barnes @VHS_GirlsBball @AthleticsValpo @ValpoHS411 @Valpo_Schools @IGB17uGUAA chicagotribune.com/2026/03/06/val…

#GAMEDAY IHSAA Sectional vs Hobart Brickies 📍@CHS_Trojans ⌚Gates open at 5:15pm; Tipoff at 6:00pm 🎟️public.eventlink.com/tickets?t=1753… 📺ihsaatv.org/?B=3787125 ⚠️Meridian closed for construction between US 6 & CHS ⚪#whiteout

Chesterton will host the IHSAA Sectional Semi-Finals on Friday between Valparaiso and Hobart. Click the link below for game information and to purchase tickets. ONWARD TROJANS! bxout.com/p/4tvhauco-val…

JV Final: Valpo 74 - HC 37 Clark 13 pts Mulcahy 10 pts Cisneros 9 pts Shouse 8 pts Sur 7 pts Williams 9 rebs Varsity Final: Jankowski 15 pts 5 rebs 5 asts Redmond 14 pts 4 rebs 4 asts McConnachie 12 pts 5 rebs Reeves 10 pts 5 rebs Williams 9 pts 5 rebs Wagner 8 pts 6 rebs

⭐️HUGE⭐️ shoutout to VHS Senior, Lilli Barnes, for being named DAC MVP for Girls Basketball‼️ Lilli is the FIRST EVER 4-TIME DAC MVP for Girls or Boys Basketball 🤯😲 Congratulations, Lilli 👏🟢⚪️🏀 #wearevalpo @ValpoHS411 @IHSAA1 @HoopsHall @BallStateWBB

Congratulations DAC Girls Basketball All-Conference Team selections - Lilli Barnes, Cadynce Clark & Delilah Kincaid‼️ Way to go, Ladies 👏🟢⚪️🏀 #wearevalpo @ValpoHS411