Stories tagged with "final four"

Lutheran hopes to sustain success by Michael Pointer

Having a strong feeder system could help offset heavy losses to graduation Lutheran’s most successful season in its football program’s brief history came to an end with... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:05 PM in High school football

Big Ten the country's toughest hoops conference by Jeff Rabjohns

The preseason conversations about how good the Big Ten will be this basketball season went so many different directions. There was the discussion about talent, with all five... – Nov 13, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Butler Bulldogs no longer mistaken for underdogs by David Woods

With talk that this could be Butler’s greatest team, players embrace expectations, don’t run from them For most of this decade, any recognition for Butler in college... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Butler

Glesing returns to area with Floyd Central team by Michael Pointer

Floyd Central High School football coach Brian Glesing ’s cell phone has been busy with calls and text messages from old friends this week, welcoming him back to the... – Nov 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

All-North Boys Soccer Player of the Year: Zionsville's Harrison Petts by Patrick Dorsey

This season didn’t go smoothly for Zionsville senior Harrison Petts. His numbers were down — way down from last year’s 41 goals and 26 assists — thanks in... – Nov 11, 2009 at 8:22 PM in High school soccer

No. 7-ranked Boilers set sights on Final Four by Jeff Rabjohns

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — They’ve won the Big Ten Tournament. They’ve been to the Sweet Sixteen of the NCAA Tournament. They’ve been ranked in the top 10. Now,... – Nov 08, 2009 at 12:40 AM in Purdue

Purdue, ND players finalists for award by Jeff Rabjohns

Purdue guard Chris Kramer and Notre Dame forward Luke Harangody, both members of the 2006 Indianapolis Star Indiana All-Star team, are two of the 30 finalists for the Lowe’s Senior... – Nov 04, 2009 at 6:18 PM in Sports

Experience helps Irish win their 2nd state title by Patrick Dorsey

As sophomores, they helped Cathedral High School win its first girls soccer state championship. As juniors, they and their Fighting Irish teammates were bounced from the semistate... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school soccer

Brebeuf Jesuit gets back to volleyball final four by Nat Newell

After losing in state semifinals the past 2 years, Braves waste no time reaching that level again SHELBYVILLE, Ind. — The Brebeuf Jesuit volleyball team lost in the state... – Nov 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school volleyball

Michigan St., Purdue atop Big Ten by indystar

ROSEMONT, Ill. — When he was introduced Thursday as the dean of men’s basketball coaches in the Big Ten, Tom Izzo reflected on his early days as an assistant nearly 30... – Oct 29, 2009 at 1:52 PM in Purdue

In the huddle: Purdue by indystar

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue started 1-5 and didn’t talk much about a bowl game. The Boilermakers are 3-5 now and need to win three of their final four to earn... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Purdue

Purdue could still make it into bowl play by Jeff Rabjohns

With consecutive wins after a five-game losing skid, Purdue has put itself into position to battle for a bowl bid the final four weeks of the season. The Boilers are 3-5 with four... – Oct 27, 2009 at 3:12 PM in Purdue

IU lets this one get away by Terry Hutchens

Hoosiers watch 25-point lead disappear, likely along with their hopes for bowl bid EVANSTON, Ill. — With a 25-point lead over Northwestern midway through the second quarter... – Oct 25, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indiana University

Point guard Rivers ready to make a difference for Hoosiers by Terry Hutchens

Point guard, who sat out last season as transfer, is excited about Hoosiers BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Jeremiah Rivers sat down at his locker recently and stared at a page from a... – Oct 22, 2009 at 11:50 PM in Indiana University

Purdue welcomes big goals by Jeff Rabjohns

Boilers return all their starters from Sweet Sixteen team The last time Purdue reached the Final Four was 1980. It was in Indianapolis. This year, college basketball’s... – Oct 15, 2009 at 11:59 PM in Purdue

Center Grove searching for repeat in tennis finals by indystar

Center Grove High School’s boys tennis players say this year’s team might not have the talent of last year’s champions, but team members have stepped up in key... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school tennis

Surging Eagles peaking for finals by Patrick Dorsey

The Zionsville High School tennis team spent the early part of the season tweaking its lineup, trying to put the right players in the right spots. It appears the Eagles found the... – Oct 14, 2009 at 8:29 PM in High school tennis

Zionsville boys tennis looking to third straight trip to state by Patrick Dorsey

Zionsville’s boys’ tennis team spent the early part of the season tweaking its lineup, trying to put the right players in the right spots. It appears the Eagles found... – Oct 13, 2009 at 1:19 PM in Zionsville

IU not interested in moral victories anymore by Terry Hutchens

BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — At 3-1 and coming off a strong showing in a three-point loss at Michigan, Indiana clearly is one of the surprise football teams in the Big Ten. Even... – Sep 30, 2009 at 12:39 AM in Indiana University

QB Huck is unlikely star for Butler by indystar

A ndrew Huck wasn’t supposed to be the Butler football team’s starting quarterback this season. But coach Jeff Voris said he wasn’t too worried when he... – Sep 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in State Colleges