West Side's Johnson commits to Ohio State for football

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

The courtship lasted awhile, but the date with destiny for West Side wide receiver Lonnie Johnson and Ohio State was confirmed.

John Snyder resigns as Chesterton football coach to join Valparaiso University football staff

Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Joining the Valparaiso University football staff brings John Snyder back to his coaching roots, to the reason he first came to Northwest India…

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Morton grad Dr. Tim Sumner

Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Tim Sumner still recalls working summers at Inland Steel as a laborer.

JIM PETERS: LaPorte to install artificial turf, build new track

Jim Peters Times Columnist

As football coaches go, LaPorte's Bob Schellinger is a natural grass kind of guy.

Brothers join late father in Indiana Hall of Fame, lead class of seven inductees

Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

HOBART | The menu for Sunday evening’s Indiana Football Hall of Fame inductee dinner did not include bean soup.

Chesterton long snapper Bobos earns scholarship to Indianapolis

Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Scholarships to play college football aren't easy to come by.

IFCA Region 1 to induct 7 into Hall of Fame on May 5

Al Hamnik al.hamnik@nwi.com (219) 933-4154

John Boyajian could chuck a football through a car wash and have it come out dry.

STEVE HANLON: Plastic grass ready to Oiler Up

Steve Hanlon Prep Beat

About 11 or 12 years ago, when I was writing for the Indianapolis Star, I got a call that got my blood boiling.

Hanover Central picks Harrison as new football coach

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

CEDAR LAKE | The Hanover Community School Board hired its first football coach in more than four decades on Tuesday night, voting 5-0 in favor…

JIM PETERS: Four region football stars headed to University of Indianapolis

Jim Peters Times Columnist

When Joe Troop committed recently to play football at the University of Indianapolis, the Chesterton burner didn't realize he was going to be …

Former Wallace football head coach dies after collapsing at school

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

Many students at Lew Wallace High School had tears in their eyes on Wednesday and heavy hearts at the Glen Park school. Thomas Powell, a math …

Player's mom donates kidney to save coach's life

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

SCHERERVILLE | The Peifer Elementary School second-graders listened closely as a story was told to them Tuesday morning. It was a tale that co…

It's official, Lunsford to take over Lake Station football program

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

Rich Lunsford was influenced greatly by his high school football coach, Kirk Kennedy. The 1998 Lowell grad knew what he wanted to do with his …

Basketball, football standout Holba leaving Chesterton

Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

With almost all of a talented roster returning next season, Chesterton projected to be one of the top teams in the area, if not a major player…

Eleven locals named to North All-Star football team

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

The Indiana Football Coaches Association released the rosters for the North-South All-Star football game on Thursday and 11 players from North…

JIM PETERS: Local football coaches bringing back REPS camp

Jim Peters Times Columnist

In the age of mobile communication, word of mouth still carries some weight.

JIM PETERS: Football reclassification could be a boon for Munster

Jim Peters Times Columnist

There's a reason why Leroy Marsh is smiling, and it's not just the Munster football coach's pleasant disposition.

Five to be inducted into East Chicago Sports Hall of Fame

By Times Staff

Orlando Magic guard E'Twaun Moore and future NFL draft pick Kawaan Short are among the five chosen for the 2013 East Chicago Sports Hall of Fa…

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?: Frank Lenti Jr.

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Frank Lenti Jr. didn't have the opportunity to walk down the red carpet in Kansas City and receive his award.

Hepp out as Lake Station football coach

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

Here we go again.

JIM PETERS: More blue-chip recruits on Region football horizon

Jim Peters Times Columnist

Signing day for college football came and went with nary the sound of a pen on paper around the region Wednesday, as the area's top player (Da…

Hobart's Del Grosso headed to Indiana

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

The romance between Hobart senior kicker Aaron Del Grosso and Indiana University has been going on for the last couple of years. On Wednesday,…

Where Are They Now? Rich Suchanuk

Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Former Bishop Noll standout Rich Suchanuk wanted to make a difference in his community.

Rob Gross out as Bowman Academy football coach

Steve Hanlon steve.hanlon@nwi.com, (219) 933-4198

Rob Gross said he was terminated on Wednesday as Bowman Academy's football coach. Gross was 10-11 in two years as the Eagles head coach.Second-year

Where Are They Now? Nick Crnkovich

Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Nick Crnkovich never wanted to be in the spotlight as a prep football coach.

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