Stories tagged with "giants"

Giants' Johnson goes on to state by Patrick Dorsey

Senior runner continues his strong season, will compete at state as an individual After Ben Davis cross-country runner Traishaun Johnson took second at the Marion County meet this... – Oct 29, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school cross country

If flu strikes a team, it could help spoil its dreams of a high school football title this fall by Patrick Dorsey

In the week before the Ben Davis High School football team was to play Lawrence North on Oct. 9, a couple of players got sick. One missed practice time. Another sat out the game.... – Oct 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Warrior sectional title shows promise by Patrick Dorsey

For years, the goals were pretty much the same: Beat Ben Davis. Stop the streak. Win a first sectional championship. Done, done, and done — and all in one day, as on Oct. 3... – Oct 15, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school tennis

Power is concentrated on 1 side of the bracket by Nat Newell

Hamilton Southeastern girls soccer coach Greg Davidson is used to having to survive a state-semifinals-caliber field to win a sectional title. This year, however, that’s what... – Oct 07, 2009 at 8:10 PM in High school soccer

Covenant Christian boys tennis ends, makes history by Patrick Dorsey

Ben Davis won 19 straight boys’ tennis sectionals, then won its regular-season meeting with Covenant Christian, 4-1. But given a second chance at the Giants on Saturday, the... – Oct 05, 2009 at 2:12 PM in West Marion County

After 2 straight wins, Giants run smack into Center Grove by Patrick Dorsey

Ben Davis’ defense struggled a bit, according to coach Mike Kirschner, in the Giants’ 23-16 overtime loss to Warren Central three weeks ago. The following week, in a... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

A stroke here and there, and Giants might have moved on by Patrick Dorsey

The Ben Davis High School girls golf team came close in Saturday’s regional at Smock Golf Course but couldn’t advance to the state meet. The Giants placed fifth —... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in

Giants well prepared for 20th straight title by indystar

Ben Davis will try to win its 20th straight sectional title this week when it hosts Covenant Christian, Cardinal Ritter and Speedway in the boys tennis sectionals. The winner will... – Oct 01, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school tennis

Class 5A No. 5 Trojans relying on its defense by Michael Pointer

Center Grove had a pretty fair defense last year when it won the Class 5A state title. But that team was better-known for its explosive offense, led by quarterback Jordan Luallen... – Sep 30, 2009 at 8:45 PM in High school football

On the air by indystar

Baseball [chart] |7 p.m.|NL: Phillies at Marlins ESPN| |7 p.m.|NL: Reds at Pirates FSI, 950-AM| |10 p.m.|NL: Giants at Diamondbacks ESPN| [end chart] WNBA playoffs [chart] |8... – Sep 23, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Little things loom large for Giants by Patrick Dorsey

2-2 Ben Davis battles to overcome mental lapses A 2-2 record doesn’t sound great for a program like Ben Davis. But the nature of both losses — by one point (at Class 5A... – Sep 16, 2009 at 7:40 PM in High school football

On the air by indystar

Baseball [chart] |7 p.m.|AL: Angels at Red Sox ESPN| |7:10 p.m.|NL: Astros at Reds FSI, 950-AM| |10 p.m.|NL: Rockies at Giants ESPN| [end chart] WNBA playoffs [chart] |8... – Sep 16, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Warriors loom for Ben Davis by Patrick Dorsey

Before last year’s playoffs, the Ben Davis-Warren Central rivalry had been pretty one-sided. The previous five years had seen eight straight Warren Central wins. The 2008... – Sep 09, 2009 at 8:48 PM in High school football

Scrimmage has Millers league-ready by Ted Schultz

When Noblesville opens the 2009 football season Friday at home against Fishers, it will be well prepared. The Millers had a chance to tune up for the Tigers by scrimmaging against... – Aug 19, 2009 at 8:50 PM in High school football

On the air by indystar

Auto racing [chart] |8:30 p.m.|Truck: O’Reilly 200 Speed, 1260-AM| [end chart] Baseball [chart] |7 p.m.|AL: Red Sox at Blue Jays ESPN| |7 p.m.|NL: Giants at Reds FSI| |7... – Aug 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports on the air

Ben Davis' Lewis selects Michigan St. by Kristen Leigh

Ben Davis strong safety Isaiah Lewis has verbally committed to Michigan State for football, according to Giants coach Mike Kirschner. The 5-11, 190-pound Lewis had 12 offers from... – Jul 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in West Marion County

Pirates explore extensions for infielders Wilson, Sanchez by USA Today

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates are discussing contract extensions with shortstop Jack Wilson and NL All-Star second baseman Freddy Sanchez, although no... – Jul 17, 2009 at 8:37 PM in Entertainment

Fare wars heat up, with flights under $100 by indystar

Discount carriers Southwest, AirTran and Frontier touched off a round of fare sales with prices below $100 on many shorter routes. Most other carriers quickly matched the sale... – Jul 08, 2009 at 7:03 PM in Business

On the air by indystar

[chart]|7 p.m.|NL: Giants at Cardinals ESPN||7 p.m.|NL: Cubs at Pirates 1260-AM||7:10 p.m.|NL: Diamondbacks at Reds FSI, 950-AM|[end chart] [chart]|3:30 p.m.|PGA Professional... – Jul 01, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Sports on the air

Ben Davis boys track team again heads to state finals undefeated and top-ranked by Patrick Dorsey

State champs unbeaten, top-ranked despite graduation losses The Ben Davis boys track and field team didn’t lose a scored meet in 2008 — and won the Indiana High School... – Jun 04, 2009 at 1:00 AM in High school track & field