http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_312000040.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_312000040.html MUNCIE — After 14 straight wins, Silver Creek’s late-season streak came to an halt at the state finals at the hands of Class 3A’s second-ranked team on Saturday. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:05:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310010850.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310010850.html Jeff Zimmerman knew before he even had the job.He had a plan to be a varsity volleyball coach somewhere, at some time.He also knew who the first spot on his coaching staff would go to — his brother Todd. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:04:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310010541.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310010541.html Danielle Ramser is a rarity in high school sports — a junior captain.Despite Silver Creek having four seniors, the Silver Creek setter was tabbed to be the Dragons’ leader, along with senior LeAnn Osterhoudt. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310004633.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_310004633.html ATHLETE OF THE WEEK• Eric Schulz (Indiana State men’s cross country, New Albany graduate, Sr.) — top performance: fourth in the Missouri Valley Conference Championships last Saturday in Peoria, Ill., 26:11; notes: Schulz earned a spot on the all-conference squad in leading the Sycamores to the Missouri Valley title by one point over second-place Southern Illinois. Schulz was ISU’s top runner in the meet. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_308000025.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_308000025.html NEW ALBANY — Ever since he retired as the head coach of the Indianapolis Colts earlier this year, Tony Dungy has been making his rounds. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:59:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_307235902.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_307235902.html Prior to his speech in the Chick-fil-A “Desire to Inspire” Dinner Series at Northside Christian Church in New Albany on Tuesday night, Evening News and Tribune sports writer Kevin Harris conducted a brief but exclusive interview with former Indianapolis Colts’ head coach Tony Dungy.Here is Harris’ one-on-one, question-and-answer session with the Super Bowl XLI-winning coach: Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:56:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_307235628.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_307235628.html Silver Creek faced a daunting task at last Saturday’s Class 3A Jasper Regional.Not only did the Dragons have to face strong Jasper and Sullivan programs, but it appeared that they would have to do it without their best offensive player. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:54:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_306225322.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_306225322.html Every year, there is chatter about whether the format of the IHSAA soccer tournaments should be changed.And every year, it remains the same.Now that the dust is settling on another high school soccer season, maybe it’s time for the powers that be to consider some alterations. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:40:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_304234019.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_304234019.html JASPER — When he arrived at Silver Creek High School three seasons ago as the head volleyball coach, Jeff Zimmerman promised his sophomores, who are now seniors, that he would guide them to the IHSAA State Finals before they graduated. On Saturday, the former New Albany assistant coach came through for his four seniors. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:36:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_304233611.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_304233611.html Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:41:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302224052.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302224052.html In last week’s sectional, the New Washington volleyball team accomplished a rare feat. The Mustangs defeated three teams to whom they had lost in the regular season en route to winning their third straight sectional championship. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:35:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302223706.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302223706.html All season, the Silver Creek volleyball team has lived by one motto — unfinished business. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:31:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302223216.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_302223216.html • Cordario Collier (Thomas More football, New Albany graduate, Sr.) — top performance: 20 carries for 189 yards, including two touchdown runs of 35 and 18 yards, and eight receptions for 109 yards, including a 52-yard TD reception, in the Saints’ 28-14 victory last Saturday at Thiel; notes: Collier’s 298 total yards against Thiel helped him win the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week honor for the second consecutive week. A win Saturday at Washington and Jefferson will give Thomas More (7-0, 5-0 PAC) its second consecutive conference championship. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:09:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_301230515.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_301230515.html Remember when October was great for sports? The glorious time when this month meant good things were going on in the world. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:06:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_301230746.html http://www.news-tribune.net/clarksports/local_story_301230746.html More than two weeks ago, New Albany’s football team was sitting at 0-8. It was a place Bulldogs’ coach Kevin Roth didn’t like — and a place he hasn’t been in his last 20 years of coaching.