Sluder Nets Another Honor; Locals Named All-MHC, All-Region

Columbus North coach Rick Sluder recognized as top boys cross-country coach in Indiana

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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Rick Sluder, the head coach of the Columbus North boys cross-country team that won the state title, has been named the boys cross-country coach of the year by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches. Sluder was previously named Indiana coach of the year and national coach of the year. Several local high school athletes were also recognized, including Edinburgh's Kenna Streeval as the Mid-Hoosier Conference Most Outstanding Player for girls basketball and Columbus East's Brody Miller earning All-Region 10 honors from the Indiana Football Coaches Association.

Why it matters

These coaching and player honors highlight the strong athletic programs and talented student-athletes in the Columbus, Indiana area. Sluder's repeat recognition demonstrates his consistent excellence in developing championship-caliber cross-country teams, while the all-conference and all-region selections showcase the depth of local high school sports talent.

The details

Rick Sluder was named the boys cross-country coach of the year by the Indiana Association of Track and Cross Country Coaches after leading the Columbus North boys to the state title. This is the latest in a string of accolades for Sluder, who was previously named both Indiana coach of the year and national coach of the year. On the player side, Edinburgh senior Kenna Streeval was named the Mid-Hoosier Conference Most Outstanding Player for girls basketball, while Columbus East senior Brody Miller earned All-Region 10 honors from the Indiana Football Coaches Association.

  • Last month, Sluder was named both Indiana coach of the year and national coach of the year by the US Track and Field and Cross Country Coaches Association.
  • The boys basketball state tournament draw will take place on February 22, 2026.

The players

Rick Sluder

The head coach of the Columbus North boys cross-country team that won the state title.

Kenna Streeval

A senior at Edinburgh High School who was named the Mid-Hoosier Conference Most Outstanding Player for girls basketball.

Brody Miller

A senior at Columbus East High School who was named All-Region 10 by the Indiana Football Coaches Association.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident (San Francisco Chronicle)

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee (Instagram)

What’s next

The boys basketball state tournament draw will take place on February 22, 2026.

The takeaway

These coaching and player honors highlight the strong athletic programs and talented student-athletes in the Columbus, Indiana area. Sluder's repeat recognition demonstrates his consistent excellence in developing championship-caliber cross-country teams, while the all-conference and all-region selections showcase the depth of local high school sports talent.