Stories tagged with "sports"

Minority hiring in football dips by Jeff Rabjohns

Former Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy is expected to take an active role in helping minorities land head coaching jobs in major college football. Dungy’s involvement was... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Jaguars get 2nd straight win by indystar

IUPUI had trouble maintaining leads after building them, but the Jaguars knocked off host Eastern Illinois 69-66 Wednesday night. Leroy Nobles led four Jaguars (2-0) in double... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in IUPUI

Indiana Deaf pulls away to win by indystar

Three players each scored 10 points for host Indiana Deaf in its 42-29 girls basketball victory Wednesday night over Fall Creek Academy. Kate Fetzer, Jenna Smith and Jasmine Jeter... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school girls basketball

Nat Newell's prep football predictions by indystar

Nat-stradamus — aka Star reporter Nat Newell — continued to show championship form in the playoffs with a 7-1 record in regionals last week, missing only... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school football

Power to stay with Penske by indystar

Will Power , who joined Team Penske this year as the substitute driver for Helio Castroneves during Castroneves’ tax evasion trial, landed a full-time ride with the IndyCar... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Indy Racing League

Core group has wrestlers thinking big things this year by Ted Schultz

A strong returning nucleus of wrestlers at Noblesville, coupled with heavy graduation losses at Hamilton Heights, has the Millers thinking big heading into the 2009-10 season.... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school wrestling

Trailblazers' new coach takes positive approach by indystar

Tim Randle is eager to turn the University boys basketball team back into a winner. The new Trailblazers coach takes over a team that went 2-18 last year and graduated 90 percent... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in High school boys basketball

3 Colts to speak at Greenwood FCA luncheon by Michael Pointer

Indianapolis Colts players Jeff Saturday, Freddy Keiaho and Jerraud Powers will be the guest speakers at the Fellowship of Christian Athletes’ Tailgate Luncheon with the Pros... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Greenfield-Central's Horrigan honored by high school group by Michael Pointer

Greenfield-Central athletic director Kevin Horrigan has picked a fine way to celebrate 25 years as a high school sports administrator. Horrigan is one of eight athletic directors... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

Bell to join Indiana Golf Hall by indystar

Mike Bell , Indianapolis, will be inducted into the Indiana Golf Hall of Fame on Friday during a ceremony at the Country Club of Indianapolis. Bell won his first Indiana Golf... – Nov 19, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Sports

No. 11 Butler cruises past Northwestern by indystar

EVANSTON, Ill. — Shelvin Mack had 15 points, Gordon Hayward added 14 points and 10 rebounds, and No. 11 Butler showed off its depth with a 67-54 victory over Northwestern on... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:37 PM in Butler

Harrington leads Knicks past Pacers by indystar

Al Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter against his former team, and the New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a... – Nov 18, 2009 at 10:12 PM in Pacers

Improvement plays key role for Westfield, Sheridan by Ted Schultz

Shamrocks planning to be competitive; turnout gives Blackhawks a boost Terry O’Neill isn’t sure yet what to make of his Westfield wrestling team. “I kind of have... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:16 PM in High school wrestling

Goals set, goals made at Zionsville by Patrick Dorsey

When Emily Hawthorne took over the Zionsville volleyball program three years ago, she wasn’t the only new face. With a turned-over coaching staff and few upperclassmen,... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:13 PM in High school volleyball

'Fabulous season' caps Kirkpatrick's career by Michael Pointer

DePaul recruit is known for hard work, leadership Center Grove’s Chelsea Kirkpatrick is The Indianapolis Star’s All-South volleyball Player of the Year for the second... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM in High school volleyball

Coach saw Baumet's potential at early stage by Patrick Dorsey

When Brownsburg volleyball coach Bob Yeager saw Lauren Baumet play in junior high — with her height, athleticism and talent — Yeager knew it. “We thought for sure... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM in High school volleyball

Community support moves Edinburgh coach by Michael Pointer

Edinburgh’s Tina Bottorff is The Indianapolis Star’s All-South volleyball Coach of the Year. Edinburgh won just one match during the 2005-06 season, Bottorff’s... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:11 PM in High school volleyball

Versatility is Valentine's hallmark by Michael Pointer

Greenfield-Central’s Megan Valentine has been named The Indianapolis Star’s All-East volleyball Player of the Year. Players from Hancock County schools are eligible for... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:10 PM in High school volleyball

Cascade's DeVault a rookie success by Patrick Dorsey

Coach learns high school ropes quickly, gets the best from small talent pool Megan DeVault had coached club teams. She had coached at camps. But DeVault never had helmed a high... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:10 PM in High school volleyball

Greyhounds' 'go-to' hitter went far by Ted Schultz

Butler-bound senior played many positions, led team to regionals When the Carmel High School volleyball team started this season 1-6, Maggie Harbison and her teammates didn’t... – Nov 18, 2009 at 9:09 PM in High school volleyball