AL HAMNIK: East Chicago's Moore making a point in Orlando

CHICAGO | Now at power forward for the Orlando Magic, No. 55, E'Twaun Moore.

AL HAMNIK: Teddy bear days are over for Purdue's Kawann Short

We called Kawann Short a teddy bear as a basketball-football standout at East Chicago Central.

Scouting the 2012 E.C. Cardinals Football Team

East Chicago Central Cardinals

E.C. takes on all doubters and wins shocking sectional crown

MUNSTER | The ball was spinning in the air, flying to the top of Munster's Fieldhouse, and it came from the hands of E.C. Central senior Andriana Moore. A perfect choice.

E.C., L.C advance to finals at Munster

MUNSTER | Just a couple of minutes into Friday night's Class 4A Munster Sectional opener, West Side coach Rod Fisher screamed to the heavens.

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E.C. gives no quarter to Hammond's Ryan

EAST CHICAGO | Imagine returning to your place of birth and the door is locked and the lights are shut off. When you finally slip in through the back door, all that's on the table is a plate of cold, unsalted ham. With no bread.

E.C. Central at Morton sectional semifinal

Morton senior quarterback Chris McCormack gets tripped up by East Chicago Central's Everett Coleman early during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday in Hammond.

Morton big plays overcome costly turnovers vs. Cardinals

Morton quarterback Chris McCormack looks to throw against East Chicago Central during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday at Hammond.

E.C. Central at Morton sectional semifinal

East Chicago Central quarterback Everett Coleman throws a touchdown against Morton during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal in Hammond Friday night.

Morton big plays overcome costly turnovers vs. Cardinals

Morton quarterback Chris McCormack tries to get away from East Chicago Central's Martayveus Carter during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday at Hammond.

E.C. Central at Morton sectional semifinal

East Chicago Central's Jacques Hall intercepts a Morton pass during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal in Hammond on Friday.

Morton big plays overcome costly turnovers vs. Cardinals

East Chicago Central quarterback Everett Coleman goes around end with Morton's Felix Torres in pursuit during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday at Hammond.

E.C. Central at Morton sectional semifinal

Morton's Brock Daniels (6) celebrates with teammates as he scores a touchdown against East Chicago Central during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday at Hammond.

E.C. Central at Morton sectional semifinal

East Chicago Central's Jakar Bufford catches Morton running back Eleazar Henderson during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal Friday at Hammond.

Morton big plays overcome costly turnovers vs. Cardinals

Morton's Alex Dickey leaps but is unable to catch a pass Friday during the first half of the Class 4A sectional semifinal against East Chicago Central at Hammond.

STEVE HANLON: East Chicago IS making the grade

GRIFFITH |There was a lot of head scratching going on at halftime at The Boneyard on Friday night.

Friday Night Insight: Week 9

The Friday Night Insight crew visits East Chicago Central to preview the Cardinals' upcoming game and the final week of the regular season.

E.C., Coleman working to make history in the fall

EAST CHICAGO | Four years ago, Everett Coleman first walked the hallways at E.C. Central. The freshman heard the echoes of shuffling shoes and not much else.

Gallery: E.C. Central at Lake Central football game

View photos from the E.C. Central at Lake Central football game.

E.C. Central at Lake Central football game

Lake Central fan, senior Collin Seren, of Schererville, said he makes all the games and cheers for his good friends, players Luke Taylor and Marco Radjenovic.