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Luers on fast track to state

LaMond Pope — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Kenny Mullen raced to his left. The Bishop Luers running back found a hole, and kept going. Two Rensselaer Central defenders tried to slow him down near the Bombers' 25. But there was no slowing down Mullen, or the Knights, on Friday.

Big plays hurt Raiders

Stacy Clardie — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The sobbing could be heard from 15 yards away.

Boilers survive to win opener of Paradise Jam

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Purdue coach Matt Painter said his seventh-ranked Boilermakers were outplayed and out-toughed by South Dakota State. However, the Boilermakers weren't outscored.

Purdue at Indiana

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

When: 3:30 p.m. today Site: Memorial Stadium (52,692, FieldTurf), Bloomington.

Tragedy puts things in perspective

Tony Krausz — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Notre Dame running back Armando Allen was supposed to settle a friendly disagreement today.

Connecticut at Notre Dame

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

When: 2:30 p.m. today

Ohio State at Michigan

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

When: Noon today TV: ABC Records: No.

IU blows lead in Puerto Rico

Staff, news services — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

John Holland scored 21 points, Jake O'Brien had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston University rallied to beat Indiana 71-67 on Friday night in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

IPFW rocked early by Gonzaga

Journal Gazette — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Robert Sacre scored 15 points and grabbed eight rebounds as Gonzaga beat IPFW 90-55 Friday night.

Muskegon tops struggling K's

Justin A. Cohn — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Komets coach Al Sims was asked after Friday night's 3-2 loss to the Muskegon Lumberjacks if he was worried about the offense. "No," he said flatly. Maybe he should be.

North Side senior guard hits up East Noble for 31

Journal Gazette — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

At least East Noble beat Imani Freeman. Not by much, though. Freeman, a senior starting guard for North Side, was the finger in the Knights' eye all night Friday, scoring 31 points. That was just nine fewer than the Knights as a team as the Redskins ran off to a 58-40 win at North Side.

Knight will speak for state's basketball Hall

Staff, news services — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all.

Syracuse stuns No. 6 Carolina in rout

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Jim Boeheim's Syracuse Orange used a 22-1 run to open the second half of an 87-71 victory over No. 6 North Carolina on Friday night in the championship game of the 2K Sports Classic.

James, Cavaliers rally past Pacers

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Cleveland's offense was stagnant, and the Indiana Pacers had turned a five-point halftime deficit into a five-point lead entering the fourth quarter.

Panthers work quick to dump Wings in OT

Associated Press — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Scott Clemmensen kept the Florida Panthers in the game until the rest of his teammates got their act together. Bryan McCabe's goal 40 seconds into overtime gave Florida a 2-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings on Friday night.

Johnson wins pole, eyes title

Dan Gelston — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Jimmie Johnson's run for his fourth straight Cup title starts from the pole.

France: Chase format working fine

Jenna Fryer — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

NASCAR Chairman Brian France wants Jimmie Johnson to be commended for his four-year run atop NASCAR, and not used as an example of why the championship format might be flawed.

Sports lineup

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

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Moore helps Purdue beat South Dakota State

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:00 EST

ST. THOMAS, Virgin Islands – E’Twaun Moore scored 22 points and No. 7 Purdue beat South Dakota State 74-63 on Friday night in the first round of the U.S. Virgin Islands Paradise Jam. Robbie Hummel added 14 points despite missing much of the action because of foul trouble, and JaJuan Johnson had 13 points and 10 rebounds for the Boilermakers (2-0). Purdue will play St. Joseph’s on Sunday night in second round.

Hoosiers drop 2nd straight

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:55:00 EST

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – John Holland scored 21 points, Jake O’Brien had 14 points and 13 rebounds, and Boston University rallied to beat Indiana 71-67 on Friday night in the Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Coming-of-age party

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Kenny Mullen looked at his teammates in the preseason and saw a young, inexperienced group, maybe the least-seasoned the vaunted program has had in years. But the Luers junior also saw something else - talent.

Gonzaga rolls over IPFW

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:32:00 EST

SPOKANE, Wash. – Gonzaga coach Mark Few is not given to easy praise for his team, but he could find little to criticize after Friday’s 90-55 win over IPFW. “We shot 60 percent and held them to 30 percent and outrebounded them by double digits,” Few said. “It’s hard to complain.”

Jimmie Johnson signs contract extension

Jenna Fryer — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:19:00 EST

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – Jimmie Johnson, on the verge of a NASCAR record fourth consecutive championship, signed a contract extension Friday to drive for Hendrick Motorsports through the 2015 season.

Knight to headline fundraiser Dec. 17

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:00 EST

INDIANAPOLIS – Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all.

Tourney's talent level draws Purdue

Stacy Clardie — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Go ahead. Evaluate the bracket for the Paradise Jam in the Virgin Islands and project which teams will meet in the championship game - maybe a premier matchup of seventh-ranked Purdue against No. 10 Tennessee.

Warner happy to rejoin K's after injury

Justin A. Cohn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

It's tough to catch Brandon Warner without a smile on his face these days. "It seemed like it'd been years since I'd played," Warner said, after making his season debut with the Komets on Nov. 13.

Irish put away win with big 2nd half

Tony Krausz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Notre Dame needed a little extra time to get ready for the second half Thursday against Long Beach State as the Irish called a timeout nine seconds into the second.

Wild ride near end for senior

Tony Krausz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Right tackle Sam Young's time at Notre Dame has been a wild ride.

Siblings excel for Saints

Greg Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The unique chemistry of the 2009 Bishop Dwenger football team gives off a brotherly vibe.

Washington State zips by IPFW

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

PULLMAN, Wash. – Klay Thompson went 15-for-20 and scored a career-high 37 points as Washington State beat IPFW 89-70 on Thursday night. Freshman Reggie Moore added nine points for Washington State (3-0).

Snider senior driven after close finishes

Greg Jones — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

At the time, it was what Snider senior swimmer Amalia Kobelja said, but not quite what she meant.

Hoosiers lose first as Rebels roll late

Staff, news services — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Jeremiah Rivers sliced from right to left and made a miraculous up-and-under basket. The shot got Indiana within eight points of Mississippi with just under six minutes left in their opening-round Puerto Rico Tip-off Classic game.

Ohio High School football

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:09:00 EST

Mentor Lake Cath. 45, Ashland 42Division 2 Region 6 Region Final Maple Hts. 34, Tol. St. Francis 21

Bowl destinies on the line for Penn State and Michigan State

TIM MARTIN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:29:00 EST

The Rose Bowl is out of reach for Penn State and Michigan State.

No. 15 Iowa looks to end slide, faces Gophers

LUKE MEREDITH — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:37:00 EST

Iowa in danger of being remembered more for its finish than its fantastic start.

Ohio State - Michigan preview

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:59:00 EST

Ohio State has already accepted a Rose Bowl bid and won at least a share of a fifth straight Big Ten title.

Miami continues surge

Mike Cranston — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

He may be 32, but Ricky Williams is far from done. And even without Ronnie Brown, the once written-off Miami Dolphins are back in the playoff picture.

Lincecum wins NL Cy Young

Jay Cohen — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Talk about a freak - Tim Lincecum needed just 15 wins to bag another NL Cy Young Award.

Jones' and Pantazi's picks

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The Journal Gazette's Greg Jones and Indiana NewsCenter's Dean Pantazi make their weekly football picks. Both went 5-0 last week. Jones leads the overall series, 213-63 to 208-68.

Dungy to lead player forum

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

TRINE AT CASE WESTERN RESERVE

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

When: Noon Saturday Where: Case Field (2,400/turf), Cleveland Radio: 88.3 FM

Phillips notches 2 goals as Senators cruise

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Chris Phillips waited a long time to reveal his offensive skills.

Sports lineup

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

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Ex-Freedom coach takes over Firehawks

Staff, news services — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Willie Davis will coach indoor football in Fort Wayne again.

Dayton hangs on in Puerto Rico

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Paul Williams' summer of work paid off for No. 18 Dayton.

Irish outlast Spartans in road win

Associated Press — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Thanks to Ashley Barlow, Notre Dame withstood a tough test on the road.

Ole Miss beats Indiana

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:46:00 EST

Murphy Holloway had 26 points and nine rebounds, leading Mississippi to a 89-71 victory over Indiana on Thursday in the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-Off.

Harangody’s 29 paces Irish

Tony Krausz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:40:00 EST

SOUTH BEND – Notre Dame needed a little extra time to get ready for the second half Thursday against Long Beach State as the Irish called a timeout nine seconds into the second. Whatever was said in the huddle worked, as Notre Dame opened the half with a big run en route to a 82-62 victory at Purcell Pavilion.

Weis turns to captains for help

Tony Krausz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is counting on his leaders to help the team pull out of a tailspin in the last two weeks of the season.

Lincecum wins second consecutive Cy Young

Jay Cohen — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:28:00 EST

NEW YORK – Giants ace Tim Lincecum won the NL Cy Young Award on Thursday for the second consecutive season, emerging from one of the tightest votes in the history of the honor.

Jayson Williams taking deal in shooting, source says

Beth DeFalco — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:29:00 EST

TRENTON, N.J. – Retired NBA star Jayson Williams has agreed to a plea deal that would send him to prison for up to three years for accidentally shooting a driver at his New Jersey estate in 2002, a person with knowledge of the case told the Associated Press on Thursday.

Dungy to lead player advisory forum

Barry Wilner — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:14:00 EST

NEW YORK – Tony Dungy is taking a lead role in improving communication between the NFL and its players.

Thunder rolls into playoffs with new goal

Ben Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

This time, the celebration lasted all of two minutes. Time of the announcement of Trine University's first-round NCAA Division III football playoff game: 3:10 p.m. Sunday.

Ex-ND players are reuniting as Mad Ants

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

They used to talk about this, the two of them. The three of them, actually. (OK, so not about this, exactly. No one talks about

Hoosiers head south, ready for tougher foes

LaMond Pope — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

If Howard and the University of South Carolina-Upstate served as introductory courses, then Indiana could be in line for some advanced classes at the O'Reilly Auto Parts Puerto Rico Tip-off.

Cavs wind up working hard to win opener

Greg Jones — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Two-time defending Class A state champion Canterbury had to work for its season-opening win against a Woodlan team that just wouldn't go away.

3 backs carrying Raiders' hopes

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The production and consistency have been there all along for the Southern Wells offense. The semistate-bound Raiders are averaging 27 points per game and are coming off of a 41-14 road win over Knightstown in last week's regional.

Mastodons go west for two tough tests

Ben Smith — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Dane Fife knows what he has the next two days. And he knows what he'd like to have. "It's an NBA schedule, I guess," he said Tuesday, not long before boarding a flight to the Pacific northwest, where his IPFW men's basketball team plays at Washington State and Gonzaga today and Friday.

Hope stressing IU rivalry

Stacy Clardie — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Danny Hope would only say there will be a "graphic description" to introduce Purdue's out-of-state players to the rivalry with Indiana. "They'll have a full understanding," Hope said with a laugh. He wouldn't elaborate.

Irish ready to be tested

Tony Krausz — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

After fending off a pesky Saint Francis (Pa.) squad 95-72 Monday, the Notre Dame men's basketball team barely caught its breath before thinking about today's game.

Hoosiers motivated by blowout last year

LaMond Pope — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Last year, Purdue thumped Indiana 62-10. The game stuck with the Hoosiers.

College athletes hit all-time graduation high

Michael Marot — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

College athletes are still setting records and dispelling myths - in the classroom.

Red Wings fall to snap streak

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

The Dallas Stars weren't spectacular, just effective. Alex Auld made 31 saves, and Mike Ribeiro, Matt Niskanen and Loui Eriksson scored in Dallas' 3-1 victory over the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday night. Brad Richards and James Neal each had two assists for the Stars.

Quinn fined good amount' for hit on Suggs

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn has been fined by the NFL for his low hit on Baltimore's Terrell Suggs.

Harrington leads Knicks past Pacers

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Al Harrington helped the Knicks finally get a win. Now, he hopes they can get a superstar. Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and New York beat Indiana 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak and halt the Pacers' win streak at five games.

Central Michigan rips Ball State

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Dan LeFevour threw four touchdown passes, ran for a fifth score and became the all-time leading passer in Mid-American Conference history as he led Central Michigan to a 35-3 victory over Ball State on Wednesday night.

Butler's depth does in Northwestern

Staff, news services — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

On a good night, it's going to be tough to beat No. 11 Butler. When a team is as short-handed as Northwestern is, it's almost not a fair fight.

Tracy, Scioscia named Managers of the Year

Staff, news services — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Jim Tracy of Colorado won the NL Manager of the Year award on Wednesday - and earned a new contract, too - while Mike Scioscia of the Los Angeles Angels was selected for the AL honor.

Sports lineup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

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Weis plans for future with Irish

Tony Krausz — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis is planning for his future. And that future is with the Irish, as far as he knew Tuesday.

Finally feeling right at home

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Life on the basketball court the past few years has been pretty good for Deshaun Thomas.

Gooden top asset for girls basketball in city

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Tiffany Gooden might mean more to girls basketball in Fort Wayne than any other athlete before or after her. And she knows what girls basketball means to the city.

Notre Dame no longer among football's elite

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

So now the ghosts come for Charlie Weis, armed with all their yesterdays. You think Rockne would have put up with this, Chuck? You think Leahy would? You think Ara or Lou, God love 'em, would have lasted 10 years without beating anyone.

Senior expected to carry Saints

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

A steady stream of ability at the school has replenished the Bishop Dwenger program the last few years, and coach Matt Kostoff is hoping for more success this season.

Mastodons feel, even in blowout, they can impove

Ben Smith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

directly behind the IPFW bench - put the proper words to this night. "Don't mess up," he called out, as Oleg Kovalov took aim at the rim from the free throw line in Memorial Coliseum on Tuesday night. "You've only got a 40-point lead. So don't mess up."

3 veterans provide big scoring punch

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

It's hard to imagine a more difficult way to have a season end than Southwood's 52-50 overtime loss to North Miami in the sectional final. "It was a pretty controversial loss," Southwood coach John Burrus said. "We had a shot go in at the buzzer that didn't count."

City native reflects on Hoosiers career

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Bryan Payton paused as he began to reflect on his time as an Indiana football player.

Building on late success

Ben Smith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Progress for DeKalb boys coach Jon Everingham is measured like this these days: At least his Barons are not as young. "I think four of our top six are back this year, so that certainly gives us a little experience to work with, compared to last year when we had very little experience," he said.

Boilers offense has grown in numbers

Stacy Clardie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Purdue football coach Danny Hope described his offense as "pretty much inept" during the spring. He's even joked that the team couldn't complete passes versus air.

Core players will have to utilize speed

Stacy Clardie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Brett Freeman ran down a quick list: West Noble, Fairfield, Fremont in the sectional semifinal. All games his Eastside team took leads into the fourth quarter only to have them slip away.

Purdue guard out indefinitely after surgery

Stacy Clardie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Purdue sophomore point guard Lewis Jackson had foot surgery Tuesday and might not play again this season.

K's score big with rookie defenseman

Justin A. Cohn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Frankie DeAngelis has been spending much of his down time playing the video game "NHL 2010" on his Xbox. He takes control of the Detroit Red Wings' Nicklas Lidstrom, weaves him up-ice and through the defenses of opposing teams to many scoring chances.

Bulldogs put stock in team chemistry

Ben Smith — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

If this turns out to be the season New Haven boys coach Kurt Dager hopes it will be, you can thank the Wisconsin Dells for it.

Potential has coach optimistic

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Wayne girls coach C.J. Graf is waiting to see whether his team shares his optimism about the season

Big expectations for new big man

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Wayne boys coach John Leitz expects senior Daz Booker-Lowery to move not only from a reserve role and into the starting lineup, but to also be the main cog on offense.

Expecting big shoes to be filled

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

After four straight 20-win seasons, the reins of the South Side girls team have been handed over to junior varsity coach Juanita Goodwell. Goodwell, who coached the JV team for six years, said she doesn't expect a drop-off despite the loss of coach Andy Rang and Indiana All-Star Sydney Weinert.

Ex-coach returns, vows defense first

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Welcome back, Gregg Taylor. After an almost decade-long absence as the head boys coach at South Side, Taylor returns to guide a talented but underachieving team.

Coach promotes culture change

Justin A. Cohn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

When Kip Jones took over coaching the South Adams girls team last season, it had won only 15 games over five years and he found the biggest obstacle was changing the culture of losing. That's still a work in progress, even though the Starfires went 8-13 last season.

Rebuilding Squires search for scoring

Steve Warden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Optimistic? Manchester girls coach Mark Underwood said there is no other way. But is there realism to what lies ahead? Absolutely.

Take steps in correct direction

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Aaron Cripe takes over at Manchester hoping to take the first steps in improving on last year's three-win season. "One key for us will be handling the pressure and not turning over the basketball," Cripe said. "I also hope to improve on our defense, not allow as many points as last season."

Eagles quicker, stronger

Steve Warden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

This year, Roxie Beasley figures she can coach the game instead of introducing it to her girls at Keystone.

High-scoring team to focus on defense

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Keystone can put up the points, averaging 73.7 last year. Coach Anthony Beasley is focused on slowing down the opposition.

Offense needed to relieve senior

Steve Warden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Like the Beatles, Huntington North's Taylor Foley hopes to get a little help from her friends. If she does, then the Vikings could be a team to contend with this season.

Vikes have foundation for success

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Huntington North is hoping to carry the momentum built at the end of last season into this year.

Longtime teammates nearing end

Stacy Clardie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Neal Frantz knows this senior class well. He has coached Fremont's six-member group since they were fourth-graders. So he'd love to see their careers end with a special season. It's possible.

Counting on speed to keep on winning

Steve Warden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Four starters from last season, gone. A new head coach. And only three players returning from last year's 13-8 team who saw significant playing time. Scenario for a long season at Fremont? First-year coach Ted Bookwalter doesn't think so.

Improved defense is a must

Greg Jones — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Defense will be far and away the point of emphasis for the Bishop Dwenger girls this season.

Hope for future evident in lineup

Justin A. Cohn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

After last season ended with an 8-13 record, the realization hit Woodlan coach Tonya Burns-Cohrs that she was losing six seniors.

Warriors have pro in rebuilding

Justin A. Cohn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Wayne Brooks has done this before. It's his fourth time taking over a new team, as he did at South Bend St. Joseph, Riverton Parke and South Putnam.

Repeat not out of reach

Stacy Clardie — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

West Noble won the NECC title for the first time in 31 years last season. Despite losing four starters and nine seniors from that team, coach Dale Marano wouldn't call this a rebuilding year.

Low post new focus of offense

Steve Warden — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Ross Hales already knows what he has with senior returnees Cody Hastings, Mitchell Knepper and Loren Cunningham.

Wildcats to rely on tall junior

LaMond Pope — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:00:00 EST

Whitko coach Rob Bell enters his fourth year as the team's coach with a young roster.