Greg Jones | Journal Gazette

Explaining conference unrest

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

The conference realignment dominoes have begun to fall with the Thursday announcement of the eight-team NHC disbanding in 2015 and the likely addition of Jay County to the ACAC. But why the changes.

Cadet making her father proud

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Having her father as coach has definitely helped senior Anna Schillinger, and apparently it's pretty good for the Concordia softball program as well.

Boys boost Concordia basketball lore

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Concordia has been to the basketball state finals before, winning girls titles in 2010 and 2012.

Brothers, friend form city's own Big Three

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

A rivalry and friendship were formed when Northrop seniors and twin brothers Bryson and Brenton Scott first stepped onto the basketball courts at Spiece Fieldhouse with Bishop Luers junior James Blackmon Jr.

Canterbury's title built on solid foundation

Greg Jones — Sun, 03 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

When Ken Harkenrider took over as Canterbury athletic director from Joe Santa in 1991, girls basketball wasn't viewed highly from outsiders or from within the school.

Door closed on girls finals returning to city in 2014

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

One thing is certain regarding the location of next year's girls basketball state finals: It won't be in Fort Wayne.

Girls basketball city strength

Fri, 22 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

The Summit City is again making its mark on the girls basketball postseason.

90-point win was new to veteran Valley coach

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Tippecanoe Valley's boys basketball coach Bill Patrick has been a head coach for 44 years, but even he encountered something new last Friday. "I have never been involved in a game like that," Patrick said Tuesday, referring to the Vikings' 146-56 home win over Wabash.

Bruins senior shooting for No. 2

Fri, 01 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

The numbers have been climbing for Bryson Scott since his freshman season at Northrop, and they have ascended into rarified air in the annals of Fort Wayne boys basketball.

Warsaw girls echoing history

Fri, 25 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

When it comes to Warsaw girls basketball, the school and its fans were spoiled from the get-go. The Tigers won the first-ever IHSAA girls state title in 1976 and also won a title in 1978.

Homestead boys riding win streak

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

Somehow, someway you just knew Homestead would win. It's something the Spartans have done in 17 straight NHC games over three seasons.

It's still a grand achievement

Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

Not too long after the ball passes through the basket, the celebration/recognition is on. So when a player goes over 1,000 points for a career, it is a big deal. And reaching such heights in a career is still a rarity.

Woodlan excels on hardwood

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

Woodlan boys and girls basketball teams have rewarded fans with strong starts to the season and there is the potential for even more success.

Changes could be coming for schools

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

It's almost been an annual event, the talk of how and when the changes of the athletic conferences in northeast Indiana will occur. But this time, the talk could turn to action.

Garrett junior more aggressive

Fri, 07 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

Brandi Dawson is certainly a nontraditional standout girls basketball player. The Garrett junior developed her game and reputation without the benefit of playing much AAU basketball, as most high school players do.

Gritty Panthers aim to capture Class 5A crown

Fri, 23 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Snider defined its season in a two-minute span of a 36-35 Class 5A regional overtime win over Fishers.

Snider, Luers both have the it' factor

Fri, 16 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

It could come down to experience for the Bishop Luers and Snider football teams in tonight's semistate games. And the good thing for both teams is they have plenty of

Snider's road less traveled in playoffs

Fri, 09 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

If Snider and Carroll are on a collision course for a Class 5A football semistate game next week, the postseason path for both teams was navigated mainly on the road.

Patriots facing a tall task

Fri, 02 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

Heritage coach Dean Lehrman knows what will be lined up against his football team tonight. But when he discussed the Patriots' Class 3A sectional championship opponent, No. 1 Jimtown, to his team this week he kept it basic.

Hogue top dog for New Haven

Fri, 26 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

New Haven's versatile spark plug will get his chance to take his act on the road.

Redskins' pair have enjoyed the climb

Fri, 12 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

There was a time a few years ago when the North Side football program wasn't getting visitors, aka the media, at practice because it wasn't getting enough wins. That was a time before C.J. Jackson and Anthony Linnear.

Eagerness awaiting sectional draw day

Fri, 05 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Curiosity replaces drama when it comes to the IHSAA football postseason draw. There is a fair share of excitement, but with each team making the field the lone question marks lie more with who and where.

Snider proves itself

Fri, 21 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

The football season has been interrupted with news of the firing of Bishop Luers coach Matt Lindsay.

Northrop QB excels in pair of sports

Fri, 14 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

For a guy who says baseball is his first love and should be his ticket to playing college sports, Northrop's Colin Brockhouse could be mentioned as one of the most prolific passers in SAC football history.

Snider has dual threat at tight end

Fri, 07 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

Early in their high school football careers, Snider seniors Addison Dellinger and Josh Spitnale moved to tight end from other positions. That move could have set up a fierce competition for playing time. Instead, it has given the undefeated Panthers (3-0) a dual threat, one in which teams have to honor both talented pass catchers/blockers.

Teams set to dive into conference slate

Fri, 31 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

The season really begins tonight for a lot of teams in northeast Indiana.

Vikings, Redskins to keep it on field

Fri, 24 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

Athletic directors on both sides agree that the focus will be on the field in tonight's Huntington North-North Side game.

Favorites Snider, Luers open SAC slate

Greg Jones — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

Normally, season openers are supposed to be a way for teams to ease into the season. But Bishop Luers and Snider don't get that luxury.

Luers tunes up for run at state 4-peat history

Thu, 16 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

It would be historical but not unprecedented.