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Hanover Central hires Lake Station's Clouse as basketball coach

Hanover Central hires Lake Station's Clouse as basketball coach

Hanover Central girls basketball and baseball coach Doug Nelson was the best man in Bryon Clouse's wedding. Now, the two will work in the same…

May 22, 2012 9:15 pm(0)

Ryan steps down as Hammond High boys basketball coach

Ryan steps down as Hammond High boys basketball coach

The head coaching career of Johnny Ryan was short and mostly uneventful. The Hammond boys basketball coach recently turned in his resignation.

May 15, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Hayes returns to coaching at Griffith

If there was one thing Gary Hayes learned being an assistant basketball coach it's that he isn't cut out to be an assistant basketball coach.

May 15, 2012 8:00 pm(0)

Fronek steps down as Griffith boys basketball coach

Fronek steps down as Griffith boys basketball coach

The Griffith varsity coaching staff will definitely have a new look in 2012-13.

May 11, 2012 8:30 pm(0)

Mount Carmel's Alex Austin commits to Eastern Illinois

Mount Carmel's Alex Austin commits to Eastern Illinois

Alex Austin admits he was a little concerned and it was getting a little late.

May 11, 2012 8:00 pm(0)

College scholarship fulfills 'our dream,' Noll's Beamon says

College scholarship fulfills 'our dream,' Noll's Beamon says

HAMMOND | His smile was other-worldly. His spirit was the same. "Run of the mill average" will never be words to describe Bishop Noll senior R…

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Beamon commits to Youngstown State

Beamon commits to Youngstown State

Bishop Noll boys basketball player Ronnye Beamon has committed to continue his career at Division I Youngstown State.

May 07, 2012 12:25 pm(0)

Panthers get bats going

GRIFFITH | Whenever Griffith is able to put its bats on the ball, the Panthers seem to be able to get just about everybody involved in the offense.

May 03, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

Crete's Orris signs with Kansas State

Crete's Orris signs with Kansas State

Michael Orris has ended up playing for Bruce Weber after all.

May 03, 2012 8:45 pm(0)

Where Are They Now? Lucas Mackanos

Where Are They Now? Lucas Mackanos

Despite a volatile housing market, Lucas Mackanos enjoys working with people to try to make their dreams come true.

April 30, 2012 8:00 pm(2)

JIM PETERS: Mishler's tourney proposal: Play 'em both

Is there a place in Indiana where we can all exist in harmony?

April 26, 2012 5:30 pm(0)

'Hoosier Hysteria' gets little love at IHSAA Merrillville Town Hall meeting

'Hoosier Hysteria' gets little love at IHSAA Merrillville Town Hall meeting

MERRILLVILLE | Tom Johnson hated the notion of class basketball in 1997. With an extreme passion. The concept was a joke in those salad days.

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Region hosts Nike Spring Showdown

Region hosts Nike Spring Showdown

MERRILLVILLE |Some of the best young basketball talent the region has to offer got a chance to face off against some of the best from around t…

April 22, 2012 5:44 pm Photos

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JIM PETERS: Whirlwind journey lands Marquette's Solanke at Stetson

JIM PETERS: Whirlwind journey lands Marquette's Solanke at Stetson

MICHIGAN CITY | It's been a whirlwind year for Marquette's Leke Solanke.

April 19, 2012 8:00 pm(0)

Garland resigns as West Side boys basketball coach

Garland resigns as West Side boys basketball coach

It isn't easy stepping in for a legend. Winston Garland found that out in his three years as West Side's boys basketball coach.

April 16, 2012 11:25 pm(0)

Where Are They Now? Paul Patterson

Where Are They Now? Paul Patterson

Paul Patterson's No. 1 priority has never been to just win basketball games.

April 16, 2012 9:00 pm(0)

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Michael Orris granted release from Illini

MEN'S BASKETBALL: Michael Orris granted release from Illini

Crete-Monee senior guard Michael Orris was granted release of his letter of intent to the University of Illinois on Friday, according to his A…

April 13, 2012 10:17 pm(0)

All-Stars have fun, Bowman players get the win

All-Stars have fun, Bowman players get the win

HAMMOND | It was different than the basketballs dribbled between November and March. The knuckles weren't white, the coaches weren't screaming…

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Northwest Indiana All-Star Classic great for undecided hoopsters

Northwest Indiana All-Star Classic great for undecided hoopsters

HAMMOND | The Purdue Calumet gymnasium was as busy as a bee hive Wednesday night. Basketball players of all ages with big dreams were in the g…

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It's official, C.P.'s Albrecht is a Michigan Wolverine

It's official, C.P.'s Albrecht is a Michigan Wolverine

On Friday night, Spike Albrecht was flying high. The 2011 Crown Point graduate had just verbally committed to play basketball at the Universit…

April 11, 2012 5:30 pm(0)

Marrero, Robinson make the Indiana All-Star boys basketball team

Marrero, Robinson make the Indiana All-Star boys basketball team

Lake Central's Glenn Robinson III and Bowman Academy's DeJuan Marrero will be wearing the same uniform, again.

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Antoine Walker retires after 2 seasons in Idaho

BOISE, Idaho | Former NBA All-Star and Mt. Carmel standout Antoine Walker is calling it quits after spending two seasons trying to rejuvenate …

April 09, 2012 11:45 am(0)

Robinson, Marrero named to Indiana All-Stars

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Lake Central's Glenn Robinson III and Bowman Academy's DeJuan Marrero will join Indiana Mr. Basketball Gary Harris of Hami…

April 09, 2012 9:13 am(0)

Cunningham's latest book details a basketball dream deferred

Cunningham's latest book details a basketball dream deferred

Of all the absurdity that accompanies a minor league basketball team, perhaps the most inconceivable possibility might be the presence of a Ph…

April 04, 2012 2:00 pm(0)

Highland's Fierek: 'I need some time away from the game'

Highland's Fierek: 'I need some time away from the game'

HIGHLAND | Years ago, when the boys high school basketball season ended, coaches would lock up the equipment, file away the playbook, then kic…

April 03, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

H-F's Williams to play basketball at Florida International

H-F's Williams to play basketball at Florida International

Tim Williams has always been a difference maker.

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This year's boys basketball state finals had smallest crowd in history

This year's boys basketball state finals had smallest crowd in history

The empty seats seemed to be everywhere at Bankers Life Fieldhouse for the 102nd Indiana boys basketball state finals on March 24. The 22,820 …

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Highland's Fierek resigns as boys basketball coach

Highland's Fierek resigns as boys basketball coach

HIGHLAND | This was the season coach Eddie Fierek's basketball team expected to make some noise.

March 30, 2012 9:45 pm(0)

The Times 2012 All-Area Boys Basketball Team

The Times 2012 All-Area Boys Basketball Team

FIRST TEAM

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L.C.'s Robinson stands above the crowd in many ways

L.C.'s Robinson stands above the crowd in many ways

ST. JOHN | A lifetime of hopes and dreams and pressures and bumps hung on the shoulders of Lake Central senior Glenn Robinson III. It was weighty.

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Hebron's Steinhilber is Times Coach of the Year

Hebron's Steinhilber is Times Coach of the Year

It was a few hours after the Class 2A North Judson Regional semifinals.

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Times Illinois Boys Basketball Players of the Year

Year -- Name, School

March 29, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Bloom Township's Donald Moore did it all for the Blazing Trojans

Bloom Township's Donald Moore did it all for the Blazing Trojans

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Sometimes success is measured by more than numbers or statistics.

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Times Illinois Boys Basketballl Coaches of the year

Year -- Name, School

March 29, 2012 9:00 pm(0)

2011-12 Times Illinois All-Area Boys Basketball Team

2011-12 Times Illinois All-Area Boys Basketball Team

FIRST TEAM

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2011-12 Times Illinois Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Thornwood's Paul Slavich

2011-12 Times Illinois Boys Basketball Coach of the Year: Thornwood's Paul Slavich

Winning games is high on any coach's list of goals.

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JIM PETERS: Never too early to look ahead

JIM PETERS: Never too early to look ahead

As we put a bow on the Indiana high school basketball season with our all-area and "of the year" honors, I'm already thinking ahead to what's …

March 29, 2012 7:15 pm(0)

IHSAA, lawmaker seek public input on class basketball

INDIANAPOLIS | The high school basketball season ended earlier this month, but a season of debate over the future of the boys and girls high s…

March 29, 2012 3:45 pm(0)

Where Are They Now? Terry Martin

Where Are They Now? Terry Martin

Horace Mann grad Terry Martin loves teaching basketball as much as he did when he played  the sport.

March 26, 2012 9:00 pm(0)

Bowman Academy parade honors basketball team

Bowman Academy parade honors basketball team

The Bowman Academy boys basketball team road in style on Sunday, arriving at their own parade atop a fire engine and beside Gary mayor Karen F…

March 25, 2012 7:13 pm Photos

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Park Tudor's Ferrell dismantles Bowman in 2A state final

Park Tudor's Ferrell dismantles Bowman in 2A state final

INDIANAPOLIS | Give the 2012 Bowman Eagles some credit for something. They put the blame for their blowout loss to Indianapolis Park Tudor in …

March 24, 2012 7:00 pm Video Photos

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Players with Gary roots star in state finals

Players with Gary roots star in state finals

INDIANAPOLIS | Reynaldo Bluiett had a large contingent from Gary drive down for Saturday's Class 2A state championship game at Bankers Life Fi…

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Post play once again a struggle for region state finalist

Post play once again a struggle for region state finalist

INDIANAPOLIS | For the second straight season, the region's Class 2A state finalist had a hole in the middle on offense.

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JIM PETERS: Bowman falls flat on the big stage

JIM PETERS: Bowman falls flat on the big stage

INDIANAPOLIS | Seize the moment or let the moment seize you.

March 24, 2012 5:00 pm Video Photos

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Bowman's program carries Rea's stamp of approval

Bowman's program carries Rea's stamp of approval

GARY | Bowman Academy's Marvin Rea is a "hot" coaching prospect at the moment.

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Class 4A final has deep region roots with Pike's Zych and Carmel's Heady

INDIANAPOLIS | Region boys basketball fans are focusing primarily on today's Class 2A state final in Indianapolis.

March 23, 2012 7:00 pm(0)

Bowman's Marrero has one last game for full redemption

Bowman's Marrero has one last game for full redemption

GARY | Marvin Rea almost choked up Tuesday after his Bowman Academy Eagles finished their practice.

March 22, 2012 10:00 pm Video Photos

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Bowman coaches both 'good cop,' 'bad cop'

Bowman coaches both 'good cop,' 'bad cop'

GARY | It was early in the third quarter of last Saturday's Class 2A Northern Semistate game in Lafayette. For the first time in this tourname…

March 22, 2012 10:00 pm Photos

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D.J. Cooper, Ohio University ready to face UNC

D.J. Cooper, Ohio University ready to face UNC

D.J. Cooper and his Ohio University teammates have taken a few minutes to soak up what they have accomplished so far.

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Baseball

Landgrebe leads Washington assault on Kouts

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Not having to worry about pitching, Washington Township junior Justin Landgrebe hit the batting cage before Friday's sectional semifinal showdown against Kouts.

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Softball

South Central defends its Class A sectional crown

UNION MILLS | John Hall might not agree with Madisyn Walter's nickname, but the South Central softball coach was confident his sophomore pitcher was up to the task Friday afternoon in a Class A sectional championship.

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Girls Tennis

Mustangs win 27th regional, head to semistate for first time since 2009

HIGHLAND | In 2009, Sam Sakevicius and Christiann Tavitas were freshmen alternates on the Munster team that made semistate. They watched from the sidelines while the Mustangs defeated Valparaiso and South Bend St. Joseph before bowing to Carm…

May 23, 2012 9:30 pm(0)

Boys Basketball

Hanover Central hires Lake Station's Clouse as basketball coach

Hanover Central hires Lake Station's Clouse as basketball coach

Hanover Central girls basketball and baseball coach Doug Nelson was the best man in Bryon Clouse's wedding. Now, the two will work in the same building.

May 22, 2012 9:15 pm(0)

Girls Basketball

Andrean alum, Scheub, hired as new girls basketball coach

Andrean alum, Scheub, hired as new girls basketball coach

Tony Scheub said on Tuesday night he wasn't sure how he would feel walking into the gym at 5959 Broadway. The 1994 Andrean graduate has close ties to the school where he was named girls basketball coach earlier in the day.

May 17, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Swimming

Olympic medalists give clinic at Munster High School

Olympic medalists give clinic at Munster High School

MUNSTER | "It was an amazing feeling," 10-year-old Martin Barnard said of wearing one of Ian Crocker's Olympic gold medals during a photo-autograph session at the start of the Mutual of Omaha Breakout! Swim Clinic held April 29 at the Munster…

May 07, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Football

Clark picks Novak for Pioneers football coach gig

Clark picks Novak for Pioneers football coach gig

HAMMOND | The excitement was dripping off the brow of Jay Novak on Wednesday night. It wasn't just because his friend, Ed McLeod, had just coached the Griffith Panthers to a softball sectional championship.

May 23, 2012 8:30 pm(0)

Boys Soccer

Where Are They Now? Lucas Mackanos

Where Are They Now? Lucas Mackanos

Despite a volatile housing market, Lucas Mackanos enjoys working with people to try to make their dreams come true.

April 30, 2012 8:00 pm(2)

Girls Golf

Marian girls finish sixth at Class AA state golf meet

Marian girls finish sixth at Class AA state golf meet

Marian Catholic's Sylvie Brick finished in a four-way tie for seventh to lead the Spartans' girls golf team to a sixth-place finish at the Class AA state meet at Hickory Point Golf Club in Forsyth.

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Boys Volleyball

H-F, Illiana Christian exit volleyball playoffs

NEW LENOX | When Illiana Christian's boys volleyball team showed Lincoln-Way Central it could defend the middle early in Tuesday's playoff match, the Knights simply moved their base of attack outside.

May 22, 2012 10:00 pm(0)

Prep Sports Box Scores and Summaries

THURSDAY'S PREP ROUNDUP: Andrean nips Munster at NCC golf championships

Medalist Jack Musgrave fired a 3-over-par 75 at Sandy Pines in DeMotte on Thursday as Andrean edged Munster, 328-331, at the Northwest Crossroads Conference meet.

May 24, 2012 9:30 pm(0)
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