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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…
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.
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.
Fronek steps down as Griffith boys basketball coach
The Griffith varsity coaching staff will definitely have a new look in 2012-13.
Mount Carmel's Alex Austin commits to Eastern Illinois
Alex Austin admits he was a little concerned and it was getting a little late.
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…
Beamon commits to Youngstown State
Bishop Noll boys basketball player Ronnye Beamon has committed to continue his career at Division I Youngstown State.
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.
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.
JIM PETERS: Mishler's tourney proposal: Play 'em both
Is there a place in Indiana where we can all exist in harmony?
'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.
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…
JIM PETERS: Whirlwind journey lands Marquette's Solanke at Stetson
MICHIGAN CITY | It's been a whirlwind year for Marquette's Leke Solanke.
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.
Where Are They Now? Paul Patterson
Paul Patterson's No. 1 priority has never been to just win basketball games.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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 …
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…
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…
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…
H-F's Williams to play basketball at Florida International
Tim Williams has always been a difference maker.
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 …
Highland's Fierek resigns as boys basketball coach
HIGHLAND | This was the season coach Eddie Fierek's basketball team expected to make some noise.
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.
Hebron's Steinhilber is Times Coach of the Year
It was a few hours after the Class 2A North Judson Regional semifinals.
Times Illinois Boys Basketball Players of the Year
Year -- Name, School
Bloom Township's Donald Moore did it all for the Blazing Trojans
CHICAGO HEIGHTS | Sometimes success is measured by more than numbers or statistics.
Times Illinois Boys Basketballl Coaches of the year
Year -- Name, School
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.
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 …
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…
Where Are They Now? Terry Martin
Horace Mann grad Terry Martin loves teaching basketball as much as he did when he played the sport.
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…
Bowman alumni cheer for brethren; Eagles fall to Park Tudor in Class 2A state finals
INDIANAPOLIS | The building was named Conseco Fieldhouse the last time Tyrae Robinson, Kevan Ford, Cylk Joseph, Kameran Madison and Christophe…
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 …
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…
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.
JIM PETERS: Bowman falls flat on the big stage
INDIANAPOLIS | Seize the moment or let the moment seize you.
Bowman's program carries Rea's stamp of approval
GARY | Bowman Academy's Marvin Rea is a "hot" coaching prospect at the moment.
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.
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.
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…
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.
Columnists
Steve Hanlon Jim Hunsley Jim PetersJIM PETERS: Eight's the magic number for the PCC
Could a return to the Porter County Conference be in the offing for Westville?
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.
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.
Track & Field
Bowman's Strickland breaks record in 100, also wins 200 at Valpo Regional
VALPARAISO | With a robust south wind at Cornelius Strickland's back, the 100-meter dash record was in serious jeopardy at Thursday's Valparaiso Regional.
Boys Golf
Valparaiso boys golf captures Lake Central Invitational crown
CEDAR LAKE | Whenever a team is able to break 300 in an 18-hole round, it’s a significant accomplishment.
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…
Girls Soccer
Homewood-Flossmoor advance to sectional finals
FLOSSMOOR | The Homewood-Flossmoor girls soccer team chose the right game to win against rival Andrew.
Boys Basketball
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.
Girls Basketball
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.
Swimming
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…
Wrestling
Wheeler starts wrestling program
The mats, singlets and headgear are coming to Wheeler.
Gymnastics
H-F trio set for state gymnastics meet
The fascination with twists, turns, inversions and speed began innocently enough with roller-coasters.
Football
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.
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May 19Lake Station school board relieves Hepp from football position
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May 15Pickett planning to keep Griffith's football tradition alive
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May 11Portage to hire McCormack as football coach
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May 11McCormack expected to head Portage football program
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May 10JIM PETERS: Rael hopes to begin the healing at Portage
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May 6NFF honors football scholar athletes
Boys Soccer
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.
Girls Golf
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.
Boys Cross Country
Fomer coach, official at the head of hall of fame class
HAMMOND | John George came to Hammond about 1960 without knowing too much about the city's athletic legacy.
Girls Cross Country
Beecher's Nykaza second at Class 1A boys state cross country
Beecher boys cross country runner Grant Nykaza finished second overall at the Class 1A state meet Saturday morning at Peoria's Detweiller Park.
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.
Boys Tennis
H-F's No. 1 singles player is ready for state finals
'Finish' is an operative word for Homewood-Flossmoor senior tennis player Brad Holt.
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.
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