Impressive game tonight by New Palestine on the soccer field, one where NP held a lot of the possession, and scored three goals in an 11-minute first-half flurry to beat Mt. Vernon 4-0. Will Kramer made three saves to get the shutout in net, while Steve Selke continued his torrid early-season pace with two goals. Drew Dickerson opened the scoring just 9:01 into the game by hammering a loose ball that came to him in the box into the far-post netting. Selke added one on a quick turn after a cross from Aaron Pfeifer a hair over two minutes later. Zach Weaver drilled a long feed from Ty Fidler halfway through the first half, and Selke scored his second goal by converting a cross from Wes Fox midway through the second half. I was also very impressed with NP defenders Austin Timmerman and Fidler, who always seemed to be around the ball. Timmerman did a good job of slowing MV's attack on the left side repeatedly and then turning things the other way. Selke now has nine goals on the year, and has scored in all of the Dragons' five games.
It was a largely cleanly-played game in front of a standing-room-only crowd, and one the NP students celebrated by running across the field to greet their team after the postgame handshakes.
NP is now 5-0 (2-0 HHC), while MV is 3-2 (3-1 HHC). Dragons visit Guerin Catholic on Thursday, Marauders visit Anderson Thursday.
Next soccer broadcast is Thursday, Sept. 9's contest between Mt. Vernon and Greenfield-Central from MV. Airtime 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday night football Week 2
A lot of eyes in the Hoosier Heritage Conference were on Kelso Stadium tonight, and the host New Palestine Dragons turned a lot of heads in a 24-14 victory over Delta. A lot happened -- Delta's 19-game regular-season win streak was snapped, the HHC helmet left northern Delaware County for the first time since 2008, and the HHC race is wide-open.
NP won with a relentless running game -- sophomore Matt Siergiej was pinballing off tacklers from his first carry, and he set the tempo for the night when he bounced off of and twisted out of several would-be tackles on an electrifying 20-yard TD run late in the first quarter. That gave the Dragons a 7-0 lead, and they wouldn't look back. Siergiej carried the ball a lot in the second half as NP tried to milk out the clock, and he kept getting stronger. He had 138 yards on 25 carries, while senior Austin Cahoy had 95 yards on 19 carries and two TDs. They -- combined with an impressive offensive line -- helped NP roll up a nearly 2:1 advantage in possession time.
The Dragons also won with a defense that was flying to the ball. Delta's rushing game is always feared, and the Eagles have a stout offensive line and a good fullback in Zach Overfield. But the Eagles were held to 60 total yards on the ground, forcing Ozzie Mann to throw the ball -- which he does very well (and did tonight). But NP's defenders forced four turnovers -- two interceptions, two fumble recoveries -- and didn't allow Delta to get into enough of a rhythm. Delta hit on a few medium-depth plays -- 25-to-30 yard passes -- but the Eagles weren't really able to sustain much consistent offense.
NP was patient, was largely mistake-free -- although coach Tim Able would probably like to see fewer than the 83 penalty yards his team amassed tonight, it had no turnovers and its line was made up of road-graders in the running game -- and was relentless on defense. That can be a recipe for success in the future -- a future that continues with a game at Pendleton Heights next week.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
Mt. Vernon 46, Yorktown 21: The Marauders jumped up early -- taking a 17-0 lead after a quarter and scoring 39 in the first half -- in an impressive road victory to open league play. MV plays its final nonconference game next week against Connersville in what will be the Marauders' home opener and a game in which MV will honor former MVHS teacher/coach Tim Adams, so we're excited to be there and broadcast it as our Game of the Week.
Pendleton Heights 31, Greenfield-Central 14: That's back-to-back big wins in a row for the Arabians -- who beat Yorktown last week -- setting up a showdown with New Palestine next week at PHHS. It'll be the Arabians' pass -- led by accurate-armed QB Mitch Patishall -- against the Dragons' running game that was so impressive tonight. G-C travels to Delta next wee.
South Decatur 56, Eastern Hancock 0: The Royals fall to 0-2 in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference after the loss on the road. South Decatur still hasn't allowed a point this season.
Elsewhere in the HHC
Rushville 39, Howe 22: Howe is much-improved. Rushville has had two very impressive results so far in the non-conference season. How the Lions fare next week against Shelbyville will be telling as far as their season, but they're in the discussion among the HHC's top teams.
Franklin 13, Shelbyville 7: This is the surprising result of the night. Shelbyville's defense looked good last week against Greensburg, while Franklin had struggled of late.
Standings
HHC
Pendleton Heights 2-0 HHC, 2-0 overall
Mt. Vernon 1-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
New Palestine 1-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
Rushville 0-0 HHC, 2-0 overall
Shelbyville 0-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
Delta 0-1 HHC, 1-1 overall
Greenfield-Central 0-1 HHC, 1-1 overall
Yorktown 0-2 HHC, 0-2 overall
Next week (Friday, Sept. 3)
Connersville at Mt. Vernon, 7 p.m. (Listen Live)
Greenfield-Central at Delta, 7 p.m.
New Palestine at Pendleton Heights, 7:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Rushville, 7 p.m.
Yorktown at Muncie South, 7 p.mm.
Mid-Indiana Football Conference
Tonight's other scores
Greenwood 27, Indian Creek 26
Milan 19, Batesville 14
North Decatur 42, Edinburgh 32
Heritage Christian 42, Triton Central 33
Standings
North Decatur 1-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
South Decatur 1-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
Indian Creek 1-0 MIFC, 1-1 overall
Triton Central 1-0 MIFC, 1-1 overall
Milan 0-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
Eastern Hancock 0-2 MIFC, 0-2 overall
Edinburgh 0-2 MIFC, 0-2 overall
Next week (Friday, Sept. 3)
Indian Creek at Eastern Hancock 7 p.m.
Edinburgh at Heritage Christian, 7 p.m.
Milan at Lawrenceburg, 7 p.m.
North Decatur at Triton Central, 7 p.m.
South Decatur at Broad Ripple, 7 p.m.
NP won with a relentless running game -- sophomore Matt Siergiej was pinballing off tacklers from his first carry, and he set the tempo for the night when he bounced off of and twisted out of several would-be tackles on an electrifying 20-yard TD run late in the first quarter. That gave the Dragons a 7-0 lead, and they wouldn't look back. Siergiej carried the ball a lot in the second half as NP tried to milk out the clock, and he kept getting stronger. He had 138 yards on 25 carries, while senior Austin Cahoy had 95 yards on 19 carries and two TDs. They -- combined with an impressive offensive line -- helped NP roll up a nearly 2:1 advantage in possession time.
The Dragons also won with a defense that was flying to the ball. Delta's rushing game is always feared, and the Eagles have a stout offensive line and a good fullback in Zach Overfield. But the Eagles were held to 60 total yards on the ground, forcing Ozzie Mann to throw the ball -- which he does very well (and did tonight). But NP's defenders forced four turnovers -- two interceptions, two fumble recoveries -- and didn't allow Delta to get into enough of a rhythm. Delta hit on a few medium-depth plays -- 25-to-30 yard passes -- but the Eagles weren't really able to sustain much consistent offense.
NP was patient, was largely mistake-free -- although coach Tim Able would probably like to see fewer than the 83 penalty yards his team amassed tonight, it had no turnovers and its line was made up of road-graders in the running game -- and was relentless on defense. That can be a recipe for success in the future -- a future that continues with a game at Pendleton Heights next week.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
Mt. Vernon 46, Yorktown 21: The Marauders jumped up early -- taking a 17-0 lead after a quarter and scoring 39 in the first half -- in an impressive road victory to open league play. MV plays its final nonconference game next week against Connersville in what will be the Marauders' home opener and a game in which MV will honor former MVHS teacher/coach Tim Adams, so we're excited to be there and broadcast it as our Game of the Week.
Pendleton Heights 31, Greenfield-Central 14: That's back-to-back big wins in a row for the Arabians -- who beat Yorktown last week -- setting up a showdown with New Palestine next week at PHHS. It'll be the Arabians' pass -- led by accurate-armed QB Mitch Patishall -- against the Dragons' running game that was so impressive tonight. G-C travels to Delta next wee.
South Decatur 56, Eastern Hancock 0: The Royals fall to 0-2 in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference after the loss on the road. South Decatur still hasn't allowed a point this season.
Elsewhere in the HHC
Rushville 39, Howe 22: Howe is much-improved. Rushville has had two very impressive results so far in the non-conference season. How the Lions fare next week against Shelbyville will be telling as far as their season, but they're in the discussion among the HHC's top teams.
Franklin 13, Shelbyville 7: This is the surprising result of the night. Shelbyville's defense looked good last week against Greensburg, while Franklin had struggled of late.
Standings
HHC
Pendleton Heights 2-0 HHC, 2-0 overall
Mt. Vernon 1-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
New Palestine 1-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
Rushville 0-0 HHC, 2-0 overall
Shelbyville 0-0 HHC, 1-1 overall
Delta 0-1 HHC, 1-1 overall
Greenfield-Central 0-1 HHC, 1-1 overall
Yorktown 0-2 HHC, 0-2 overall
Next week (Friday, Sept. 3)
Connersville at Mt. Vernon, 7 p.m. (Listen Live)
Greenfield-Central at Delta, 7 p.m.
New Palestine at Pendleton Heights, 7:30 p.m.
Shelbyville at Rushville, 7 p.m.
Yorktown at Muncie South, 7 p.mm.
Mid-Indiana Football Conference
Tonight's other scores
Greenwood 27, Indian Creek 26
Milan 19, Batesville 14
North Decatur 42, Edinburgh 32
Heritage Christian 42, Triton Central 33
Standings
North Decatur 1-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
South Decatur 1-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
Indian Creek 1-0 MIFC, 1-1 overall
Triton Central 1-0 MIFC, 1-1 overall
Milan 0-0 MIFC, 2-0 overall
Eastern Hancock 0-2 MIFC, 0-2 overall
Edinburgh 0-2 MIFC, 0-2 overall
Next week (Friday, Sept. 3)
Indian Creek at Eastern Hancock 7 p.m.
Edinburgh at Heritage Christian, 7 p.m.
Milan at Lawrenceburg, 7 p.m.
North Decatur at Triton Central, 7 p.m.
South Decatur at Broad Ripple, 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Thursday's scores
Boys soccer: New Palestine 2, Franklin Central 1: The Dragons remained unbeaten as Steve Selke assisted on Drew Dickerson's first-half goal, and then Selke scored the game-winner in the second half.
Boys soccer: Warren Central 2, Mt. Vernon 1: The Marauders fell to WC in a non-conference game. Eric Ahonen scored MV's goal. On Tuesday, MV faces New Palestine in a game that will be broadcast LIVE on HancockCountySports.com. Click here to listen.
Volleyball: New Palestine 3, Whiteland 1: The Dragons dropped the first game, but rallied to beat Whiteland 24-26, 25-16, 25-20, 25-21. Emily Larrabee had 11 kills and 11 assists, while Emily Curry had 10 aces, 10 assists and eight kills.
Girls soccer (Wed.): New Palestine 5, Warren Central 0: The Dragons remained unbeaten with a big win on the road. Lauren Kehrt scored twice, while Lauren Joray, Danielle Owens and Kalli Shepler-Tucker also netted goals for NP, which is now 3-0-1.
Boys soccer: Warren Central 2, Mt. Vernon 1: The Marauders fell to WC in a non-conference game. Eric Ahonen scored MV's goal. On Tuesday, MV faces New Palestine in a game that will be broadcast LIVE on HancockCountySports.com. Click here to listen.
Volleyball: New Palestine 3, Whiteland 1: The Dragons dropped the first game, but rallied to beat Whiteland 24-26, 25-16, 25-20, 25-21. Emily Larrabee had 11 kills and 11 assists, while Emily Curry had 10 aces, 10 assists and eight kills.
Girls soccer (Wed.): New Palestine 5, Warren Central 0: The Dragons remained unbeaten with a big win on the road. Lauren Kehrt scored twice, while Lauren Joray, Danielle Owens and Kalli Shepler-Tucker also netted goals for NP, which is now 3-0-1.
Week 2 football preview
It's almost kickoff time for Week 2 in the high school football season, and it's really the week the Hoosier Heritage Conference ramps up -- for the final time. Next year, all HHC games will be played in weeks 3-9, with the first two games reserved for non-conference play.
For the last 5-6 years, the three most successful teams in the league have been Delta, Shelbyville and New Palestine. Two of those meet Friday, as Delta travels to NP to face the Dragons in what will be our HancockCountySports.com Game of the Week broadcast. Let's look at the HHC & Hancock County games this week:
Delta (1-0) at New Palestine (0-1)
Listen live on HancockCountySports.com.
Broadcast time: 7 p.m. (live in-stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. on AM1630).
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Coaches: Delta-Grant Zgunda (13th year at Delta, 123-24; 18th overall, 160-36); NP-Tim Able (2nd year at NP, 10-4; 19th overall, 105-96).
Last year: Delta won 23-0 en route to the HHC championship. NP went on to go 6-1 in league play and finish second. Both teams would win sectional championships.
The series: Delta has won three straight games since NP's last win in 2006. The overall series is 13-2 Delta, with NP's wins coming in 1998 and 2006.
The Eagles: Delta has won 19 consecutive regular-season games, and had 58 first-half points against Jay County last year. The Eagles always seem to have solid skill players, led by an accurate quarterback. This one is junior Ozzie Mann, who was 7-of-10 last week for 107 yards and two TDs. He threw for more than 2,400 yards last season. His top target -- Logan Young -- is now playing for IU, and top rusher Teddy Dawson also graduated, meaning Zach Overfield will handle the running duties. Overfield is a strong back who ran for 716 yards last year and had four touchdowns against Jay County. Aaron Fry and Garrett Zgunda will be the top two wideouts in the Eagles' run-and-shoot system. Delta also has a strong line led by C/DL Shane Conley. On defense, he has helped the Eagles hold teams to 7 points or less in eight of their last 14 games.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
Pendleton Heights (1-0) at Greenfield-Central (1-0), 7 p.m.: The Cougars had a convincing victory last week, with QB Carl Ellison having a nice night. He ran and threw for touchdowns, while fellow QB Tyler Colclazier also threw for one. PH's Dezmon Nunn had a huge game in a 37-14 win over Yorktown, starting with the opening kickoff, which he returned for a TD. The Arabians have a lot of skill players back, starting with QB Mitch Patishall. Look for the ball to be put in the air often.
Mt. Vernon (0-1) at Yorktown (0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Marauders had a lot of highlights in their 27-14 loss to Kokomo last week, particularly a defense that held the Kats to 94 second-half yards and forced four turnovers. LB Brandon Lockart was everywhere -- with an interception, a blocked punt and a ton of tackles -- leading the Marauders' defense. Meanwhile, Yorktown has a veteran crew, but struggled against PH. This game was MV's breakout contest last season that provided the springboard to a 5-2 start in the regular season.
Eastern Hancock (0-1) at South Decatur (1-0), 7 p.m.: The Royals continue their maiden voyage through the Mid-Indiana Football Conference with a new opponent. South Decatur shut out Cambridge City Lincoln 28-0 last week. EH's offense looked to be improved this year, with veteran QB Steven Stunda calling the shots and an experienced corps of receivers. However, the Royals gave up 60 points last week to Triton Central, and they'll be looking to shore that up this week.
Elsewhere in the HHC
Rushville (1-0) at Howe (0-1), 7 p.m.: The Lions were very impressive in thumping Connersville 52-0 last week, and they have a roadtrip into Indy. The closure of several IPS football programs should bolster the existing ones -- such as Howe's. The Hornets suffered a 17-12 loss to a solid Scecina outfit last week. Rushville looks to have a shot to break into the upper half of the league this year -- this is the final tune-up.
Shelbyville (1-0) at Franklin (0-1), 7 p.m.: Shelby has been one of the HHC's elite programs for some time, but it suffered a slow offensive start last week before kicking it into high gear in the second half to beat Greensburg 21-6. FB Patrick Ellis is a versatile running/receiving threat in Shelby's Wing-T offense and will be a focal point again. Franklin has been rebuilding under the eye of a very strong coach in Brian Harbin, but has won one game the last two years -- against Indianapolis Washington in Week 2 last season.
After our live play-by-play coverage, enjoy high school football coverage each week on HancockCountySports.com.
For the last 5-6 years, the three most successful teams in the league have been Delta, Shelbyville and New Palestine. Two of those meet Friday, as Delta travels to NP to face the Dragons in what will be our HancockCountySports.com Game of the Week broadcast. Let's look at the HHC & Hancock County games this week:
Delta (1-0) at New Palestine (0-1)
Listen live on HancockCountySports.com.
Broadcast time: 7 p.m. (live in-stadium beginning at 6:30 p.m. on AM1630).
Kickoff: 7:30 p.m.
Coaches: Delta-Grant Zgunda (13th year at Delta, 123-24; 18th overall, 160-36); NP-Tim Able (2nd year at NP, 10-4; 19th overall, 105-96).
Last year: Delta won 23-0 en route to the HHC championship. NP went on to go 6-1 in league play and finish second. Both teams would win sectional championships.
The series: Delta has won three straight games since NP's last win in 2006. The overall series is 13-2 Delta, with NP's wins coming in 1998 and 2006.
The Eagles: Delta has won 19 consecutive regular-season games, and had 58 first-half points against Jay County last year. The Eagles always seem to have solid skill players, led by an accurate quarterback. This one is junior Ozzie Mann, who was 7-of-10 last week for 107 yards and two TDs. He threw for more than 2,400 yards last season. His top target -- Logan Young -- is now playing for IU, and top rusher Teddy Dawson also graduated, meaning Zach Overfield will handle the running duties. Overfield is a strong back who ran for 716 yards last year and had four touchdowns against Jay County. Aaron Fry and Garrett Zgunda will be the top two wideouts in the Eagles' run-and-shoot system. Delta also has a strong line led by C/DL Shane Conley. On defense, he has helped the Eagles hold teams to 7 points or less in eight of their last 14 games.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
Pendleton Heights (1-0) at Greenfield-Central (1-0), 7 p.m.: The Cougars had a convincing victory last week, with QB Carl Ellison having a nice night. He ran and threw for touchdowns, while fellow QB Tyler Colclazier also threw for one. PH's Dezmon Nunn had a huge game in a 37-14 win over Yorktown, starting with the opening kickoff, which he returned for a TD. The Arabians have a lot of skill players back, starting with QB Mitch Patishall. Look for the ball to be put in the air often.
Mt. Vernon (0-1) at Yorktown (0-1), 7:30 p.m.: The Marauders had a lot of highlights in their 27-14 loss to Kokomo last week, particularly a defense that held the Kats to 94 second-half yards and forced four turnovers. LB Brandon Lockart was everywhere -- with an interception, a blocked punt and a ton of tackles -- leading the Marauders' defense. Meanwhile, Yorktown has a veteran crew, but struggled against PH. This game was MV's breakout contest last season that provided the springboard to a 5-2 start in the regular season.
Eastern Hancock (0-1) at South Decatur (1-0), 7 p.m.: The Royals continue their maiden voyage through the Mid-Indiana Football Conference with a new opponent. South Decatur shut out Cambridge City Lincoln 28-0 last week. EH's offense looked to be improved this year, with veteran QB Steven Stunda calling the shots and an experienced corps of receivers. However, the Royals gave up 60 points last week to Triton Central, and they'll be looking to shore that up this week.
Elsewhere in the HHC
Rushville (1-0) at Howe (0-1), 7 p.m.: The Lions were very impressive in thumping Connersville 52-0 last week, and they have a roadtrip into Indy. The closure of several IPS football programs should bolster the existing ones -- such as Howe's. The Hornets suffered a 17-12 loss to a solid Scecina outfit last week. Rushville looks to have a shot to break into the upper half of the league this year -- this is the final tune-up.
Shelbyville (1-0) at Franklin (0-1), 7 p.m.: Shelby has been one of the HHC's elite programs for some time, but it suffered a slow offensive start last week before kicking it into high gear in the second half to beat Greensburg 21-6. FB Patrick Ellis is a versatile running/receiving threat in Shelby's Wing-T offense and will be a focal point again. Franklin has been rebuilding under the eye of a very strong coach in Brian Harbin, but has won one game the last two years -- against Indianapolis Washington in Week 2 last season.
After our live play-by-play coverage, enjoy high school football coverage each week on HancockCountySports.com.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Tuesday's scores
Boys soccer: Mt. Vernon 10, Delta 0
The Marauders posted a convincing HHC victory to remain unbeaten. Eric Ahonen scored a three-goal hat trick, while Jake Brown and Mouhamed Kanate netted two goals each. Drew Weiler, Caleb Young and Matt Horton also scored for MV. Nathan Livengood and Corban Hartley shared the shutout in goal. Note that next Tuesday, the Hancock County soccer game of the week broadcasts begin with the Mt. Vernon-New Palestine game, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Listen live on HancockCountySports.com or in the stadium on AM1630.
Girls soccer: Mt. Vernon 1, Delta 1 (MV wins PK shootout 4-2)
Krista Shockley scored on a pass from Kristina Voltz to put the Marauders on the board, as they bounced back from Monday's loss to Greenfield-Central to beat HHC rival Delta. Delta answered, but MV then won the shootout, led by Sarah Adams in net. MV is now 3-1 (1-1 HHC).
Volleyball: Greenfield-Central 3, Rushville 1
The Cougars won their first HHC match by beating Rushville 25-16, 13-25, 25-17, 25-17 Tuesday night.
The Marauders posted a convincing HHC victory to remain unbeaten. Eric Ahonen scored a three-goal hat trick, while Jake Brown and Mouhamed Kanate netted two goals each. Drew Weiler, Caleb Young and Matt Horton also scored for MV. Nathan Livengood and Corban Hartley shared the shutout in goal. Note that next Tuesday, the Hancock County soccer game of the week broadcasts begin with the Mt. Vernon-New Palestine game, beginning at 6:45 p.m. Listen live on HancockCountySports.com or in the stadium on AM1630.
Girls soccer: Mt. Vernon 1, Delta 1 (MV wins PK shootout 4-2)
Krista Shockley scored on a pass from Kristina Voltz to put the Marauders on the board, as they bounced back from Monday's loss to Greenfield-Central to beat HHC rival Delta. Delta answered, but MV then won the shootout, led by Sarah Adams in net. MV is now 3-1 (1-1 HHC).
Volleyball: Greenfield-Central 3, Rushville 1
The Cougars won their first HHC match by beating Rushville 25-16, 13-25, 25-17, 25-17 Tuesday night.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Indiana Football Podcast - week 2
The Week 2 Indiana Football Podcast has been produced and posted. Guests are Brian Woodard of Plainfield and Jason Simmons of Hamilton Heights.
Click here to listen.
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
Saturday scores
Girls soccer: New Palestine Invitational: The Dragons won their own invitational, beating University 4-0 in the opening game and Chatard 3-0 in the title game. The Dragons broke the ice with 2:41 to go in the first half on a goal by Nikki Villiger. Danielle Owens, Lauren Joray and Lauren Kehrt all scored in in a 15-minute stretch of the second half. Emilee Larson, Lindsay Meyer, Morgan Parish and Morgan Carpenter all had assists. Holly Hilton and Becca Cox posted a shutout. Tracie Meyer, Jordan Barton, Lindsey Kehrt, Ashley Roberts, Julie Hilton and Jennifer Roberts combined to hold University to three shots on goal. In the second game, Joray had a goal and two assists -- scoring in the 33rd minute of the first half, and then assisting on goals by Kalli Shepler-Tucker and Lauren Kehrt. NP is now 2-0-1 on the season.
Week 1 thoughts
It was an interesting Week 1 for the Hancock County and HHC schools ... in the county, we saw Mt. Vernon play toe-to-toe with a strong 5A program and enjoy a great opportunity at Lucas Oil Stadium.
You can always listen to all of our games and archives HERE.
Kokomo 27, Mt. Vernon 14: The Marauders had a good opener in a lot of ways, and discovered a few things to work on. The difference was Kokomo junior Armon Bridgeforth, who ran for a 67-yard TD on the Wildkats' second snap of the game and finished with 234 yards and TD runs of 67, 8 and 75 yards. He also did some work on the other side, grabbing an interception in the second half. MV showed a lot of new looks, but the Marauders' defense looked strong -- especially as it adjusted to Bridgeforth and made Kokomo beat them with others. After giving up 230 yards in the first half, MV's defense held Kokomo to 94 second-half yards (all rushing) and forced five turnovers. MV's Brandon Lockart was seemingly everywhere -- grabbing an interception, blocking a punt, making things happen. MV put together a really nice drive early, mixing the run with Zach McKinney and Corey White and Austin Parker's passing -- finishing with Parker's 25-yard TD pass to White. Lockart's blocked punt set up another MV score to tie the game late in the half, but Bridgeforth answered with a 75-yard run that put Kokomo up for good. The good for MV -- the offense looked in rhythm early against a stout, speedy defense, but the Marauders' defense was *flying* to the ball. It essentially lost containment on one really fast, shifty, elusive player on two big plays, and that turned out to be the difference. Lockart, Sam Balbach, David Reimlinger and a bunch of others were names we were calling all night. The other good was being part of the PeyBack Classic. Peyton Manning was on hand, did the coin toss, watched the game from the sidelines, and saw a great night of football benefit his foundation. MV opens HHC play next week at Yorktown.
News stories: Daily Reporter, Kokomo Tribune
Greenfield-Central 42, New Castle 6: The Cougars show a nice start to the season with their third straight season-opening victory. Carl Ellison scored twice, including a 95-yard run, and threw for another TD, giving G-C had a nice start to the year. The offense, defense and special teams all scored for G-C, which opens HHC play next week against Pendleton Heights.
News coverage: Daily Reporter, stats from HighSchoolSports.net
Whiteland 23, New Palestine 0: The Dragons played a tough opening game against one of the area's stronger 5A teams. Unfortunately for NP, the Warriors avenged last year's overtime game and held the Dragons off the scoreboard. NP has one of the toughest two-game opening sequences in the state -- opening with Whiteland and Delta next week, which will be our HancockCountySports.com Game of the Week broadcast.
News coverage: Daily Reporter
Triton Central 60, Eastern Hancock 13: The Royals opened play in a new conference -- the Mid-Indiana Football Conference -- although many of its teams have been on EH's schedule for years (including TC, EH's longtime opening opponent). Six turnovers doomed the Royals in the defeat. Steven Stunda threw two TD passes to Jacob Grass in the game. EH meets South Decatur next week.
News coverage: Daily Reporter, Shelbyville News
Elsewhere in the HHC
Pendleton Heights 37, Yorktown 14: Dezmon Nunn had a big game for the Arabians, scoring three first-quarter TDs -- including the opening kickoff -- and netting more than 300 total yards. PH had an impressive Week 1 showing heading into next week's game against Greenfield-Central. Yorktown will host Mt. Vernon next week. Anderson Herald-Bulletin
Shelbyville 21, Greensburg 6: Greensburg broke a scoreless tie in the third quarter with a fumble recovery in the end zone, but Shelby quickly answered with three scores -- including Patrick Ellis' athletic touchdown reception in the nightcap of the PeyBack Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Delta 58, Jay County 7: Delta picks up where it left off last year, winning its 19th consecutive regular-season game. Delta QB Ozzie Mann threw for 101 yards and top RB Zach Overfield ran for 97. Delta scored all of its points before halftime -- an impressive performance heading into the Eagles' game next week at New Palestine -- which we will broadcast next Friday night. Muncie Star-Press
Rushville 52, Connersville 0: The State Road 44 trophy resides in Rushville again this week, as the Lions showed impressively in the opening. They play Greensburg next week before opening HHC play. Connersville travels to Mt. Vernon in two weeks in a game we will broadcast.
You can always listen to all of our games and archives HERE.
Kokomo 27, Mt. Vernon 14: The Marauders had a good opener in a lot of ways, and discovered a few things to work on. The difference was Kokomo junior Armon Bridgeforth, who ran for a 67-yard TD on the Wildkats' second snap of the game and finished with 234 yards and TD runs of 67, 8 and 75 yards. He also did some work on the other side, grabbing an interception in the second half. MV showed a lot of new looks, but the Marauders' defense looked strong -- especially as it adjusted to Bridgeforth and made Kokomo beat them with others. After giving up 230 yards in the first half, MV's defense held Kokomo to 94 second-half yards (all rushing) and forced five turnovers. MV's Brandon Lockart was seemingly everywhere -- grabbing an interception, blocking a punt, making things happen. MV put together a really nice drive early, mixing the run with Zach McKinney and Corey White and Austin Parker's passing -- finishing with Parker's 25-yard TD pass to White. Lockart's blocked punt set up another MV score to tie the game late in the half, but Bridgeforth answered with a 75-yard run that put Kokomo up for good. The good for MV -- the offense looked in rhythm early against a stout, speedy defense, but the Marauders' defense was *flying* to the ball. It essentially lost containment on one really fast, shifty, elusive player on two big plays, and that turned out to be the difference. Lockart, Sam Balbach, David Reimlinger and a bunch of others were names we were calling all night. The other good was being part of the PeyBack Classic. Peyton Manning was on hand, did the coin toss, watched the game from the sidelines, and saw a great night of football benefit his foundation. MV opens HHC play next week at Yorktown.
News stories: Daily Reporter, Kokomo Tribune
Greenfield-Central 42, New Castle 6: The Cougars show a nice start to the season with their third straight season-opening victory. Carl Ellison scored twice, including a 95-yard run, and threw for another TD, giving G-C had a nice start to the year. The offense, defense and special teams all scored for G-C, which opens HHC play next week against Pendleton Heights.
News coverage: Daily Reporter, stats from HighSchoolSports.net
Whiteland 23, New Palestine 0: The Dragons played a tough opening game against one of the area's stronger 5A teams. Unfortunately for NP, the Warriors avenged last year's overtime game and held the Dragons off the scoreboard. NP has one of the toughest two-game opening sequences in the state -- opening with Whiteland and Delta next week, which will be our HancockCountySports.com Game of the Week broadcast.
News coverage: Daily Reporter
Triton Central 60, Eastern Hancock 13: The Royals opened play in a new conference -- the Mid-Indiana Football Conference -- although many of its teams have been on EH's schedule for years (including TC, EH's longtime opening opponent). Six turnovers doomed the Royals in the defeat. Steven Stunda threw two TD passes to Jacob Grass in the game. EH meets South Decatur next week.
News coverage: Daily Reporter, Shelbyville News
Elsewhere in the HHC
Pendleton Heights 37, Yorktown 14: Dezmon Nunn had a big game for the Arabians, scoring three first-quarter TDs -- including the opening kickoff -- and netting more than 300 total yards. PH had an impressive Week 1 showing heading into next week's game against Greenfield-Central. Yorktown will host Mt. Vernon next week. Anderson Herald-Bulletin
Shelbyville 21, Greensburg 6: Greensburg broke a scoreless tie in the third quarter with a fumble recovery in the end zone, but Shelby quickly answered with three scores -- including Patrick Ellis' athletic touchdown reception in the nightcap of the PeyBack Classic at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Delta 58, Jay County 7: Delta picks up where it left off last year, winning its 19th consecutive regular-season game. Delta QB Ozzie Mann threw for 101 yards and top RB Zach Overfield ran for 97. Delta scored all of its points before halftime -- an impressive performance heading into the Eagles' game next week at New Palestine -- which we will broadcast next Friday night. Muncie Star-Press
Rushville 52, Connersville 0: The State Road 44 trophy resides in Rushville again this week, as the Lions showed impressively in the opening. They play Greensburg next week before opening HHC play. Connersville travels to Mt. Vernon in two weeks in a game we will broadcast.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friday night preview
It's opening night of the high school football season, and we're excited to officially kick off high school football 2010 at Lucas Oil Stadium.
We have the opening game of the season -- Mt. Vernon vs. Kokomo in the PeyBack Classic XI at Lucas Oil Stadium. We'll kickoff at 6:00, with Jim Ryan and myself joining you on the pregame show at 5:30 p.m.
Here's a look at the game:
KOKOMO (9-1) vs. MT. VERNON (6-5)
LISTEN LIVE
Friday, August 20, 2010 at Lucas Oil Stadium
Peyback Classic XI
Last season: Kokomo won 34-7. MV rolled off four straight wins afterward. KHS rolled off eight.
The series: Kokomo has won all 3 games – 27-24 in 2007, 43-7 in 2008 and 34-7 in 2009.
MV at Lucas Oil: The Marauders fell to Delta 24-16 last year in Week 8 in a close game.
Scouting the Marauders (Coach Doug Peacock, 17th year, 102-74; 19th overall 122-94)
? Lots of returning starters. 254 rushing yards last year, 311 overall.
? QB Austin Parker , 3-year starter. Zach McKinney also 3-year (fullback). Corey White, Tyler
Dicks at halfbacks. Lots of speed – can both be put in slot. Jake Davis at WR also a 3-year starter.
White emerged as a sophomore last year.
? Lots of returnees on both sides of ball.
? Defense led by David Reimlinger, getting good college looks, and Sam Balbach. Fast and
experienced. Showing 3-4 look with lots of linebackers.
? Starting conference play next week @Yorktown – home opener in 2 weeks vs. Connersville.
? 3 sectionals – 97, 99, 2006, all under Peacock.
Scouting the Wildkats (Coach Brett Colby, 4th year at KHS 26-5; 21st overall 141-72)
? Kokomo has won 17 consecutive regular-season games – last loss came to Coldwater (OH) two
years ago after the MV game. Has won 24 straight r-s games against Indiana competition.
? Brett Colby is 25-2 in the regular season at KHS (1-3 in postseason), has never lost a North
Central Conference game.
? 3 returning starters on offense – all linemen (Cameron Colby, Jake Roberson, Brandon Sheppard)
? Wing-T team – double-tight, foot-to-foot, smashmouth football.
? QB Austin Colby – 6-0, 180 Sr. Junior All-State defensive back last season.
? JV also undefeated last season.
? Graduated Braxton Shelton, state's leading scorer in 2009.
? Offense explosive last year – 48.5 ppg (defense allowed 11.6 points, only 3 teams scored more
than once on them – Marion, Huntington North, FW Snider).
? KHS last sectional championship (and only) 1993.
? At Arlington next week, vs. Muncie Central week 3, home/NCC opener.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
New Palestine (10-3) at Whiteland (5-6): The Dragons' big 2009 started with a 22-16 OT victory over Whiteland. This year, however, the tables are turned a bit, as NP is working in a lot of new faces and Whiteland is experienced. NP has a lot of numbers and a lot of talented skill players -- including returnees Brett Jackson and Austin Cahoy. Whiteland returns the entire starting OL and eight offensive starters overall, so the Warriors will be loaded for bear. RBs Cody Phillips and Drew Smyth had 2,300 yards between them in 2009. Cahoy, Dakota Smith, Jackson and a host of others are talented backs for NP. Expect an exciting games.
New Castle (1-9) at Greenfield-Central (1-9): The Cougars showed some skill in the skill positions last season -- especially with the play of wingback Matt Dickerson and running back/CB Derek Conley, with both QBs Carl Ellison and Tyler Colclaizer returning. New Castle is also rebuilding with new coach Kyle Hall, who takes over after having some success at Shenandoah.
Eastern Hancock (2-8) at Triton Central (6-4): Mark Reddy's third season at EH and the Royals' first in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference shows some promise, with a good finish to the year that nearly capped with an upset of Lapel in the sectional opener. Steven Stunda threw for more than 1,500 yards last season, and is a talented QB who can direct the spread. He has a lot of receivers back -- led by Jake Grass and Keenan Petry. EH's JV won six games last year, too, to provide some strong reinforcements. However, TC is a tough first-game and conference opener. TC has posted five straight winning seasons in a row, but there's a lot of talent back ,led by RB Brad Mohr and QB Lance Stephenson, as well as All-Stater Steven Glackman on the lines.
We have the opening game of the season -- Mt. Vernon vs. Kokomo in the PeyBack Classic XI at Lucas Oil Stadium. We'll kickoff at 6:00, with Jim Ryan and myself joining you on the pregame show at 5:30 p.m.
Here's a look at the game:
KOKOMO (9-1) vs. MT. VERNON (6-5)
LISTEN LIVE
Friday, August 20, 2010 at Lucas Oil Stadium
Peyback Classic XI
Last season: Kokomo won 34-7. MV rolled off four straight wins afterward. KHS rolled off eight.
The series: Kokomo has won all 3 games – 27-24 in 2007, 43-7 in 2008 and 34-7 in 2009.
MV at Lucas Oil: The Marauders fell to Delta 24-16 last year in Week 8 in a close game.
Scouting the Marauders (Coach Doug Peacock, 17th year, 102-74; 19th overall 122-94)
? Lots of returning starters. 254 rushing yards last year, 311 overall.
? QB Austin Parker , 3-year starter. Zach McKinney also 3-year (fullback). Corey White, Tyler
Dicks at halfbacks. Lots of speed – can both be put in slot. Jake Davis at WR also a 3-year starter.
White emerged as a sophomore last year.
? Lots of returnees on both sides of ball.
? Defense led by David Reimlinger, getting good college looks, and Sam Balbach. Fast and
experienced. Showing 3-4 look with lots of linebackers.
? Starting conference play next week @Yorktown – home opener in 2 weeks vs. Connersville.
? 3 sectionals – 97, 99, 2006, all under Peacock.
Scouting the Wildkats (Coach Brett Colby, 4th year at KHS 26-5; 21st overall 141-72)
? Kokomo has won 17 consecutive regular-season games – last loss came to Coldwater (OH) two
years ago after the MV game. Has won 24 straight r-s games against Indiana competition.
? Brett Colby is 25-2 in the regular season at KHS (1-3 in postseason), has never lost a North
Central Conference game.
? 3 returning starters on offense – all linemen (Cameron Colby, Jake Roberson, Brandon Sheppard)
? Wing-T team – double-tight, foot-to-foot, smashmouth football.
? QB Austin Colby – 6-0, 180 Sr. Junior All-State defensive back last season.
? JV also undefeated last season.
? Graduated Braxton Shelton, state's leading scorer in 2009.
? Offense explosive last year – 48.5 ppg (defense allowed 11.6 points, only 3 teams scored more
than once on them – Marion, Huntington North, FW Snider).
? KHS last sectional championship (and only) 1993.
? At Arlington next week, vs. Muncie Central week 3, home/NCC opener.
Elsewhere in Hancock County
New Palestine (10-3) at Whiteland (5-6): The Dragons' big 2009 started with a 22-16 OT victory over Whiteland. This year, however, the tables are turned a bit, as NP is working in a lot of new faces and Whiteland is experienced. NP has a lot of numbers and a lot of talented skill players -- including returnees Brett Jackson and Austin Cahoy. Whiteland returns the entire starting OL and eight offensive starters overall, so the Warriors will be loaded for bear. RBs Cody Phillips and Drew Smyth had 2,300 yards between them in 2009. Cahoy, Dakota Smith, Jackson and a host of others are talented backs for NP. Expect an exciting games.
New Castle (1-9) at Greenfield-Central (1-9): The Cougars showed some skill in the skill positions last season -- especially with the play of wingback Matt Dickerson and running back/CB Derek Conley, with both QBs Carl Ellison and Tyler Colclaizer returning. New Castle is also rebuilding with new coach Kyle Hall, who takes over after having some success at Shenandoah.
Eastern Hancock (2-8) at Triton Central (6-4): Mark Reddy's third season at EH and the Royals' first in the Mid-Indiana Football Conference shows some promise, with a good finish to the year that nearly capped with an upset of Lapel in the sectional opener. Steven Stunda threw for more than 1,500 yards last season, and is a talented QB who can direct the spread. He has a lot of receivers back -- led by Jake Grass and Keenan Petry. EH's JV won six games last year, too, to provide some strong reinforcements. However, TC is a tough first-game and conference opener. TC has posted five straight winning seasons in a row, but there's a lot of talent back ,led by RB Brad Mohr and QB Lance Stephenson, as well as All-Stater Steven Glackman on the lines.
Thursday's scores
Boys soccer: Mt. Vernon 1, Shelbyville 0
The Marauders move to 2-0 on the year and in the HHC Thursday. Sophomore Kyle Cansler scored MV's lone goal. Nathan Livengood had his second straight shutout in goal for MV.
Girls cross country: New Palestine 22, Pendleton Heights 45, Shelbyville inc.
Seniors Courtney Edon and Caitlynn Edon finished 1-2 for the Dragons in a season-opening three-way meet victory Thursday. Courtney won with a time of 21:24, while Caitlynn came home in 22:01. Emily Trimpe (4th), Lauren Sams (6th) and Kayla Meadaris (9th) also scored for NP.
Boys cross country: Pendleton Heights 18, New Palestine 46, Shelbyville 68
PH took the first four positions to win the race. Austin Dodd (5th, 18:32) led the Dragons.
The Marauders move to 2-0 on the year and in the HHC Thursday. Sophomore Kyle Cansler scored MV's lone goal. Nathan Livengood had his second straight shutout in goal for MV.
Girls cross country: New Palestine 22, Pendleton Heights 45, Shelbyville inc.
Seniors Courtney Edon and Caitlynn Edon finished 1-2 for the Dragons in a season-opening three-way meet victory Thursday. Courtney won with a time of 21:24, while Caitlynn came home in 22:01. Emily Trimpe (4th), Lauren Sams (6th) and Kayla Meadaris (9th) also scored for NP.
Boys cross country: Pendleton Heights 18, New Palestine 46, Shelbyville 68
PH took the first four positions to win the race. Austin Dodd (5th, 18:32) led the Dragons.
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
Indiana Football Podcast
The first Indiana Football Show was posted tonight. This CCSN production looks at football statewide. This week's guests are Matt Lindsay of Fort Wayne Luers and Brett Colby of Kokomo.
Listen: Indiana Football Podcast
Listen: Indiana Football Podcast
Welcome to a new season
... and it's going to be an exciting one on CCSN and HancockCountySports.com.
We are going to carry out the vision of our late founder, Tim Adams, to have growth in our coverage of Hancock County sports -- in addition to football. You'll notice on our broadcast page that we are adding a menu of soccer games to our broadcast docket this year. You'll also notice that we'll be using this blog more to cover games and report results that are given to us.
We'll continue to review and preview the week's football games in Hancock County and the HHC.
Keep us bookmarked. We are excited for another year of bring high school sports to you!
Results from this week
Boys soccer: Mt. Vernon 4, Rushville 0 (Tuesday)
MV scored four second-half goals to win its opener and move to 1-0 in the HHC. Nathan Livengood had the shutout in goal for MV. Alex Sayre, Mouhamed Konate, Eric Ahonen and Ben Hawkins all scored goals, with Caleb Young and Kyle Cansler adding assists.
Tennis: New Palestine 3, Whiteland 2 (Tuesday)
The Dragons got big victories from their doubles teams -- including the No. 1 doubles of Reid and Brian Clark -- and No. 3 singles player Stratton Smith in the victory over Whiteland.
Girls soccer: New Palestine 2, Perry Meridian 2 (Monday)
The Dragons fell behind 2-0 very quickly, but rallied to tie a solid Perry team in the season opener. Lauren Kehrt had a goal and an assist for NP. Lauren Joray scored the Dragons' other g
We are going to carry out the vision of our late founder, Tim Adams, to have growth in our coverage of Hancock County sports -- in addition to football. You'll notice on our broadcast page that we are adding a menu of soccer games to our broadcast docket this year. You'll also notice that we'll be using this blog more to cover games and report results that are given to us.
We'll continue to review and preview the week's football games in Hancock County and the HHC.
Keep us bookmarked. We are excited for another year of bring high school sports to you!
Results from this week
Boys soccer: Mt. Vernon 4, Rushville 0 (Tuesday)
MV scored four second-half goals to win its opener and move to 1-0 in the HHC. Nathan Livengood had the shutout in goal for MV. Alex Sayre, Mouhamed Konate, Eric Ahonen and Ben Hawkins all scored goals, with Caleb Young and Kyle Cansler adding assists.
Tennis: New Palestine 3, Whiteland 2 (Tuesday)
The Dragons got big victories from their doubles teams -- including the No. 1 doubles of Reid and Brian Clark -- and No. 3 singles player Stratton Smith in the victory over Whiteland.
Girls soccer: New Palestine 2, Perry Meridian 2 (Monday)
The Dragons fell behind 2-0 very quickly, but rallied to tie a solid Perry team in the season opener. Lauren Kehrt had a goal and an assist for NP. Lauren Joray scored the Dragons' other g
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