http://www.heraldbulletin.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:25:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220954.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220954.html Liberty Christian boys basketball coach Jason Chappell may just be the rare combination of a realistic optimist. Chappell’s Lions squad returns just one starter from a year ago. Among the graduation losses was all-everything player Michael Horner. Chappell knows that the early going may be rough but he’s looking forward to the challenge that comes with a young squad. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:22:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220812.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220812.html Most coaches would be fretting over the idea of losing six seniors to graduation. Shenandoah’s seventh-year boys basketball coach, Aaron Cain, doesn’t seem concerned one bit. As a matter of fact, he sounds confident about his team’s potential. Cain admits that his team will miss the players who graduated, but he feels this year’s team should be ready to step up their play and improve over last year. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:48:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220604.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323220604.html Swimming season is in full swing for Madison County as the winter months approach. Local coaches weigh in about their hopes for the season. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:18:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323221931.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323221931.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323221423.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323221423.html When Dallas Clark looks at the evolution of tight ends, he thinks of John Mackey. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:28:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323223045.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_323223045.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:01:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234952.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234952.html After anchoring the Pendleton Heights boys tennis team for four years, it’s hard to imagine a time when Matt Tran didn’t excel at tennis. On the contrary, the senior did not even pick up his first tennis racket until eighth grade when the natural athlete was encouraged by those around him to pursue the sport. It was never a primary focus for Tran, who instead made academics his primary focus growing up. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:45:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234630.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234630.html The season is already under way for local girls high school swim teams, and each squad is looking to improve on last year’s performances. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:04:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234749.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234749.html The aggressive play the North Central Panthers brought Wednesday night against the Highland Scots proved to be too much to handle for the home team. North Central beat Highland 63-36, but not before the Scots put up a big fight. “We didn’t know what to expect other than that they were going to come out with aggressive play,” Highland coach Chad Cook said. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:48:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234842.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322234842.html As I write this, the Indiana Pacers are preparing for a home game Wednesday night against the New York Knicks. In case you hadn’t noticed, they are going for their sixth straight win. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:36:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_324113752.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_324113752.html INDIANAPOLIS — Bob Knight is returning to Indiana after all. The former Hoosiers coach will speak at a Dec. 17 fundraiser in Indianapolis to benefit the Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame.The event comes less than six weeks after Knight missed a ceremony inducting him into Indiana University's athletics Hall of Fame in Bloomington. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:43:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_320002344.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_320002344.html A stunning gamble by Bill Belichick set up a stunning win for Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. After the New England Patriots were stopped short on fourth down deep in their own territory, Manning took advantage by throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass with 13 seconds left that rallied the unbeaten Colts to a 35-34 win Sunday night. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:39:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_320223815.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_320223815.html Jeff Judge could sympathize with Bill Belichick on Monday. The Anderson University football coach, in fact, probably understands New England’s controversial late-game call better than anyone else in Madison County. “I did the exact same thing,” Judge said. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:15:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322235418.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322235418.html Al Harrington helped the Knicks finally get a win.Now, he hopes they can get a superstar. Harrington scored 13 of his 26 points in the fourth quarter, and New York beat Indiana 110-103 on Wednesday night to snap a six-game losing streak and halt the Pacers' win streak at five games. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:06:00 +0000 http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322235612.html http://www.heraldbulletin.com/sports/local_story_322235612.html On a good night, it's going to be tough to beat No. 11 Butler. When a team is as short-handed as Northwestern is, it's almost not a fair fight.Shelvin Mack's 15 points led four Bulldogs in double figures, Gordon Hayward had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and Butler overpowered Northwestern 67-54 on Wednesday night.