Good morning, South Bend.

Great News Life hosts its 11th annual Good Life Awards ceremony today at 11 a.m. at the South Shore Convention and Visitors Authority, where six community members will be honored for making northern Indiana a better place (tickets cost $40 online).

Annie Sutterby, owner of Bless My Mesh, shared fall and football season decorating tips on 16 News Now at Noon today in South Bend; she highlighted her handcrafted wreaths + décor on Etsy and said details for upcoming in-person classes will be shared soon.

South Bend residents can explore a series of holiday craft fairs and bazaars featuring local artisans and seasonal treats.

Events include North Side markets, cookie walks and craft shows from Oct. 10 through Nov. 14 at various locations (such as Center of Attention Event Center and Southfield Village Retirement Community).

The Mastery Transcript Consortium visited Portage School of Leaders today to review its mastery-based learning system, where students run Bend Manufacturing — a student-run business that gives hands-on experience through real-world projects.

The Penn and South Bend Saint Joseph boys tennis teams won their regional championships on Oct.

7, with Penn rallying to a 4-1 win at NorthWood High (advancing to a Saturday noon match at Homestead) and Saint Joseph earning their 17th title at LaPorte to prepare for Saturday's semi-state game.

Northridge ended Penn’s 19-year sectional title streak with a 2-0 win at Lionshead Field Wednesday, Oct.

7 & will play Goshen for the sectional championship on Saturday, while Mishawaka Marian beat Adams 2-0 at Jackson Middle School and will face Michigan City later this weekend.

Notre Dame returns home for an afternoon game against Stanford on Saturday.

Key players like cornerback Jayden Sanders (questionable starter) and RB Jonaz Walton are set to impact the matchup as Stanford faces a tough challenge from a heavily favored Irish team.

Local sports staff released their predictions for Friday night prep football games, forecasting key matchups including Penn hosting unbeaten South Bend Saint Joseph (Oct.

16) as teams seek to boost their records. Staff picks by Austin Hough, Kyle Smedley, and others highlight a competitive local season.

Notre Dame wide receiver Jordan Faison played 90.8% of first-team snaps and led the team with 25 receptions, 371 yards, and four touchdowns at the North Carolina game on Oct.

7. Coach Marcus Freeman praised his consistent work with quarterback CJ Carr + his leadership on punt returns.