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Edwardsburg Today
By the People, for the People
Former Softball Stars Shine for WMU and Notre Dame
Caitlin Tighe and Zachary Prentice make homecoming appearances in South Bend
Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:00am
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Caitlin Tighe, a junior shortstop for Western Michigan University, and Zachary Prentice, a senior pitcher for the University of Notre Dame, both returned to their home region of South Bend, Indiana to compete against each other's teams in a recent matchup. Tighe, a former star at Edwardsburg High School, expressed her joy at playing in front of a hometown crowd, while Prentice continued his standout season for the Fighting Irish.
Why it matters
The homecoming appearances of these former local high school standouts highlight the continued success of area athletes at the Division I college level, showcasing the talent pipeline from regional programs to major university teams.
The details
Tighe, who starred at Edwardsburg High, had a memorable performance in the rain-delayed game against Notre Dame, while Prentice, a senior pitcher for the Fighting Irish, has been a key contributor to the team's strong start to the season.
- The game between Western Michigan and Notre Dame took place on Tuesday afternoon.
- Tighe is a junior at Western Michigan University.
The players
Caitlin Tighe
A junior shortstop for the Western Michigan University softball team and former star player at Edwardsburg High School.
Zachary Prentice
A senior pitcher for the University of Notre Dame baseball team.
What they’re saying
“I just love coming home and being on this platform.”
— Caitlin Tighe, Junior Shortstop, Western Michigan University
The takeaway
The success of these local athletes at the Division I level demonstrates the strength of the regional talent pipeline and the ability of area high school programs to develop players capable of competing at the highest levels of college sports.
