Kouts captured the IHSAA Class 1A State Championship with a 2-0 victory over Northeast Dubois at Victory Field in Indianapolis. After finishing as the 2025 state runner-up, the Mustangs returned to the state finals and completed their redemption story by bringing home the program’s first state title. Meanwhile, Northeast Dubois made history with its first-ever appearance in the state finals, capping off a remarkable postseason run.