Snow stops Cardinals vs. Blazers game at U.S. Steel Yard

GARY | It was a first for both coaches and they'll have a chance to talk about it again later this season.

Eagles hang on to outlast Muskegon in flag-filled battle

GARY | They have no playing field, no conference, are on the road more than the circus, and are still fighting for an identity.

Big plays equal big victory for the Cardinals

EAST CHICAGO | Stacy Adams isn’t shy when he talks about how many talented offensive players he has on the East Chicago Central roster this season.

Bowman Academy rolls to shutout win over Clark

Antonio Pipkin ran for four touchdowns and threw for another as Bowman Academy shut out Clark 38-0.

Carter leads E.C Central past Hammond

HAMMOND | Martayveus Carter scored four touchdowns in the first half Friday to lead E.C. Central to a 48-20 win over Hammond in the season opener at Krueger Field.

Scouting the 2012 E.C. Cardinals Football Team

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Bombers capture 3rd title in 4 years

RENSSELEAR | Alec Kostelnik toured the track at the Rensselaer Sectional effortlessly in the 3200 run, lapping a few runners on his final time around. The Morgan Township junior made it look easy as he breezed to the win in the 3200 after capturing the 1600 earlier on Thursday night.

K.V. runs away with sectional championshp

WHEATFIELD | Kankakee Valley’s sophomore sprinter Leanna Mulloy was catching her breath moments after breezing to a win in the 200 after taking the 100 earlier in the night — both in record time.

Valpo captures own relay

VALPARAISO | Valparaiso track coach Brett Polizotto said he knows his team manages to dominate its own annual relay, year after year.

Bowman succeeds after turning on free-throw charm

It was like Shaquille O'Neal turned into Virgil Sweet in one afternoon.

Bowman's big men too much for Westview

NORTH JUDSON | All heck was breaking lose in the first 16 minutes of Saturday night's championship game. Heavy favorite Bowman Academy was teetering against Westview at the Class 2A North Judson Regional final.

Democrats take clean sweep in New Chicago Town Council election

NEW CHICAGO | It was a clean sweep for Democrats on Tuesday, with all five candidates winning contested seats on the New Chicago Town Council.

Independents challenging Dems in New Chicago

NEW CHICAGO| With a rally cry of "we've had enough; save the town," six independent candidates are running as a team in Tuesday's town election.

Strong second half propels Griffith

GRIFFITH | The difference between Times No. 8 Griffith's focus in the first and second halves was like night and day Friday night.

Carter, Cardinals hammer Hornets

EAST CHICAGO | Martayveus Carter gets a jolt to his system every time he hears the play "43" called.

Bowman football team defeats Clark with 99-yard drive

HAMMOND | Cornelius Strickland's only catch of the game Friday night could not have come at a better time for Bowman Academy.

LC doesn't let down against undermanned Cardinals

ST. JOHN | After last week's grueling 28-21 overtime win against Munster, Lake Central coach Brett St. Germain urged his team not to have any sort of letdown against an undermanned E.C. Central squad.