Where Are They Now? Jerry Spicer

If everyone has 15 minutes of fame, then Jerry Spicer has had more than 36 years of it.

Feb 06, 2012 | 9:00 pm | Loading…

Thornwood's Waller signs with Indiana State

Thornwood defensive end Tyshon Waller said he likes the way Indiana State's football program is moving and thought it was the place for him.

Feb 01, 2012 | 9:08 pm | Loading…

Six Mount Carmel football players to continue their careers

CHICAGO | Brandon Greer and Nick Roach have combined to move the football for four years at Mount Carmel, but will soon be adversaries in the Mid-American Conference.

Feb 01, 2012 | 9:00 pm | Loading…

Lake Central's Spearman switches from Ole Miss to Eastern Michigan

MUNSTER | It is a typical human story. Many, if not most, have wrestled with this condition found on this planet.

Feb 01, 2012 | 8:45 pm | Loading…

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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.

Jan 30, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now? Bob Grusak

When Bob Grusak found out he was named to the North All-Star football team in 1992, you could have knocked him over with a handful of peanuts without the shells.

Jan 30, 2012 | 9:00 pm | Loading…

Indians fullback participates in U.S. Army National Combine

More than aware that energy is mass and speed multiplied, Riley Arvanitis has studied hard for his football physics test.

Jan 13, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

T.F. North's Tim Zasada accepts Reavis football post

Tim Zasada is Reavis High School's new football coach.

Jan 13, 2012 | 12:10 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now? Jeff Terry

Jeff Terry has a concern about power.

Jan 02, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Crete-Monee's Standifer ready for Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl

Anthony Standifer stood in line Thursday waiting for his physical for the inaugural Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl, but he said he didn't feel like he was enlisting in the Marines.

Jan 02, 2012 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now?: Willie Williams

Willie Williams was as fast as the speed of light.

Dec 26, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

JIM PETERS: Valpo football changes won't be too dramatic

The most successful leaders aren't the ones who show the most authority.

Dec 22, 2011 | 7:45 pm | Loading…

JIM PETERS: Harlan hoping for return to airwaves

Over the course of the last 18 years, Dick Harlan's distinctive voice has become synonymous with Valparaiso High School football and boys basketball broadcasts.

Dec 21, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Valpo names Coyle head football coach

VALPARAISO | Continuity.

Dec 20, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now?: Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones didn't mind getting another ring.

Dec 12, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Columbus East's Kiel chosen Indiana Mr. Football

INDIANAPOLIS | Columbus East quarterback Gunner Kiel is The Indianapolis Star's choice for Mr. Football in 2011.

Dec 09, 2011 | 12:01 am | Loading…

Mount Carmel's Derrick Bryant does his talking on the field

CHICAGO | It's hard to get more than two words out of Derrick Bryant.

Dec 08, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Straightforward coaching approach has worked best for T.F. North's Artie Rogers

Artie Rogers would probably fail as a salesman in the retail world.

Dec 08, 2011 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

2011 Illinois All-Area Football Team

2011 ILLINOIS ALL-AREA FOOTBALL TEAM

Dec 08, 2011 | 8:00 pm | Loading…

Crete-Monee's Treadwell a game-changer

CRETE | It's hard to imagine someone who is 6-foot-4 and still growing, who can dunk a basketball and leap high into the air, is afraid of heights.

Dec 08, 2011 | 7:45 pm | Loading…

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Mustang Toy Roundup hopes to bring joy to children in need

A year ago, Lukas Nossem had a grocery cart's wheels spinning as he darted around Wal-Mart. Smiles and laughter raised the spirit of the season.

Dec 07, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now?: Dolph Pulliam

Former Roosevelt football and basketball star Dolph Pulliam has been as much a part of Drake University as the Des Moines school's famed track relays.

Dec 05, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Andrean's Zurek wrote quite a story this fall for 59ers

MERRILLVILLE | Mason Zurek is a sports writer. One of the best for Andrean's award-winning newspaper -- "The Acropolis."

Dec 01, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

No hoops for Lake Central's other Robinson

ST. JOHN | Gelen Robinson has always had to look up to others. That's been his life. Being the "little" brother and youngest son isn't easy.

Dec 01, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

The Times 2011 All-Area Football Team

First Team

Dec 01, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

JIM PETERS: Putting a bow on prep football

We've all scurried inside to take shelter from the cold. Basketball and all the other winter sports, save for gymnastics, are well under way.

Dec 01, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Wheeler's Klimczak is Times Football Coach of the Year

Soft schedule. Paper tiger. Can't beat good teams.

Dec 01, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Seven local football players named AP first-team all-state

"It's definitely an honor. It's something I'll remember my whole life," Lake Central's Ike Spearman said of his selection to the Associated Press Class 5A All-State team.

Nov 30, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

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Seven region football players earn first-team all-state status

As the Associated Press released its all-state football team, seven local players were named to the first-team in their respective classes.

Nov 30, 2011 | 5:15 pm | Loading…

Associated Press All-State football teams

CLASS 5A

Nov 30, 2011 | 5:15 pm | Loading…

Crete-Monee tops T.F. South in girls basketball

LANSING | Crete-Monee's Ashley Henry knew tackling a bigger Thornton Fractional South front line would be a tall order.

Nov 29, 2011 | 10:50 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now?: Dick Daugherty

Dick Daugherty said his golf game could use a little work, but he'll take shooting his age or less.

Nov 28, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Illinois state football roundup: Former Marian QB leads Montini to Class 5A crown

Montini quarterback John Rhode and wide receiver Jordan Westerkamp haven't had the longest relationship, but it's as solid as it can be in its productivity.

Nov 26, 2011 | 9:20 pm | Loading…

Carmel rolls past Penn in 5A football final

INDIANAPOLIS | Brandon Denning passed for 143 yards and ran for 60 more to help No. 2 Carmel defeat No. 3 Penn 54-0 in the Class 5A state final Saturday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Nov 26, 2011 | 9:20 pm | Loading…

Rochester makes it two consecutive state football titles

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. | Rochester's Wes Lunt threw for 506 yards in leading his team to a 42-39 win over Richmond-Burton for its second consecutive Illinois High School Association Class 4A football title.

Nov 25, 2011 | 10:30 pm | Loading…

Former Marian Catholic QB leads Montini into Class 5A title game

John Rhode kept a safe distance from the carnage right in front of him.

Nov 25, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Mount Carmel wins Prep Bowl

CHICAGO | Brandon Greer kicked it into high gear in the second half of Friday's 78th annual Prep Bowl at Soldier Field.

Nov 25, 2011 | 9:45 pm | Loading…

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Former Marian star Holecek leads Loyola Academy into title game

Loyola Academy athletic director Pat Mahoney remembers when he interviewed John Holecek for the head football coach job six years ago.

Nov 25, 2011 | 9:30 pm | Loading…

Fort Wayne Luers wins third straight 2A football title

INDIANAPOLIS | Fort Wayne Luers coach Matt Lindsay didn't want to consider the possibility of retirement.

Nov 25, 2011 | 9:20 pm | Loading…

Lafayette Central Catholic rips Indy Scecina

INDIANAPOLIS | Indianapolis Scecina had no way of stopping Purdue recruit Danny Anthrop.

Nov 25, 2011 | 8:45 pm | Loading…

Mount Carmel's Vrdolyak bounces back from injury

Mount Carmel's Gavin Vrdolyak is more than excited to play in today's Prep Bowl at Soldier Field.

Nov 24, 2011 | 9:00 pm | Loading…

Picking the Illinois football state championships

Our Times Illinois sports group predicts the scores of state games.

Nov 24, 2011 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

Where Are They Now?: Greg Murray

Greg Murray is still reeling after his college alma mater "gave one away" on Saturday.

Nov 21, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Butkus leads Caravan past Brother Rice Rice in Catholic League playoffs

CHICAGO | His great-uncle Dick was best known for the savage hits he applied to ball carriers who dared venture into his territory.

Nov 18, 2011 | 11:15 pm | Loading…

Times staff picks semistate football games

Times writers Hillary Smith, Al Hamnik and Jim Peters pick this week's region prep football games.  

Nov 17, 2011 | 7:45 pm | Loading…

Picking the semifinals of the Illinois football playoffs

Our Times Illinois sports group predicts the scores of area games.

Nov 17, 2011 | 6:00 pm | Loading…

Mount Carmel's Frank Kelly is Mr. Sure-handed

Maybe Frank Kelly's hands should be in an Allstate Insurance commercial.

Nov 16, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Highland's Ken Bye resigns as football coach

Ken Bye knew it was time to walk away. Highland's third-year football coach had his resignation accepted at Tuesday night's school board meeting.

Nov 15, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…

Prep Bowl to leave Soldier Field

For only the second time in its storied history, the Prep Bowl will be played at a venue other than Soldier Field.

Nov 15, 2011 | 10:00 pm | Loading…