PORTER — The Highlander Youth Recreation 10U All-Stars are looking to keep District 5 at the top of the state.

A team representing the local district has claimed five of the last seven state titles. New Albany won in 2017 and ‘18 before Bedford was victorious in 2019. After the 2020 pandemic, HYR took the title in 2021 before New Albany triumphed in ‘22 and Silver Creek in ‘23. Munster, from District 1, captured the banner last year.

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