Gordon Engelhardt Evansville Courier & Press Published 11:03 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 EVANSVILLE – Unsung hero Carson Bitter didn’t even earn a starting spot in Memorial High School’s defensive backfield until midseason. Usual suspect Branson Combs, a two-way standout, was even more spectacular on defense than offense. The Tigers' much-celebrated offense took a backseat to its opportunistic defense, which scored four touchdowns in posting a 42-17 victory over Indianapolis Chatard Friday night in the Class 3A semistate at Enlow Field. No. 1-ranked Memorial (14-0) will play No. 2 West Lafayette (14-0) at 2:30 p.m. CST next Saturday for the state championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. "It's insane," said Bitter, who had two interceptions, returning one 76 yards for a touchdown. Held in check offensively, Combs stepped in front of a Chatard receiver and raced in for a 12-yard touchdown on an interception return to increase the Tigers’ … [Read more...] about Bitter, opportunistic defense lifts Memorial in 3A semistate
Iowa House District 55 race headed to a recount
November 16, 2018 By Radio Iowa Contributor The Democrat from Decorah who challenged a Republican State Representative from Dorchester has asked for a recount in their race for an Iowa House seat in northeast Iowa. After the canvass in Winneshiek, Fayette and Clayton Counties this week, incumbent Republican Mike Bergan holds a seven-vote advantage over Democratic challenger Kayla Koether. Koether filed a request for a recount Friday afternoon. Koether and Bergan will each appoint a representative to recount ballots. Those two representatives will select a third person to the recount board. Recounts will be done separately in all three counties. Thirty-two mailed in ballots in Winneshiek County that were received after Election Day were not included in the canvass due to lack of a postmark. Twelve ballots in Fayette County that were received in the mail after Election Day without a postmark were mistakenly counted. State officials say once a ballot is counted, state law … [Read more...] about Iowa House District 55 race headed to a recount
Indiana high school football: Carmel to meet Warren Central in finals
Sam Beishuizen Special for IndyStar Published 11:33 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 VALPARAISO – Carmel coach John Hebert chooses his words carefully when describing what makes his team worthy of playing for a state championship at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Greyhounds have talent. They’re veteran. They’re fast. They’re physical. Hebert concedes that. But what he said separates his players the most is intangible. After holding off Valparaiso 14-10 to advance to play Warren Central in the Class 6A state title game, Hebert revealed he’s most proud of how his team wins when it isn't playing its best football. “We’re not a spectacular team,” Hebert said. “We’re not going to dazzle people. We’re just not. Our strength is finding a way to win. I thought we did that tonight.” Football semistate roundup: Who punched ticket to Lucas Oil? More: Goal-line stand sends top-ranked Warren Central to state finals Indiana-bound senior … [Read more...] about Indiana high school football: Carmel to meet Warren Central in finals
Indiana high school football: Warren Central tops Center Grove
Kyle Neddenriep Indianapolis Star Published 10:30 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 INDIANAPOLIS – Top-ranked Warren Central put up a roadblock on its road to Lucas Oil Stadium on Friday night. With the ball sitting inside the Warren Central 1-yard-line on fourth down with 1:03 left in the Class 6A semistate game, Center Grove needed a touchdown to tie the score. The Warriors’ defense called for a play called “Go Nuts”, designed to get as much pressure over the center as quickly as possible. “I shifted over the center when I saw they had an extra tackle,” senior lineman Kalep Thompson said. “And we just tried to blow the center up.” Semistate roundup: Who punches ticket to Lucas Oil? Thompson and teammate Ron Gill pushed through the line before quarterback Jackson Moore could hand the ball off to Carson Steele. Moore battled close to the goal-line but was stopped short. Warren Central (13-0) ran out the clock on a 27-20 win, putting the Warriors … [Read more...] about Indiana high school football: Warren Central tops Center Grove
Roncalli guidance counselor files federal complaint against school, archdiocese
Crystal Hill Indianapolis Star Published 8:35 PM EST Nov 16, 2018 A guidance counselor at Roncalli High School, who worked with Shelly Fitzgerald, has announced plans to sue the Catholic school and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for allegedly discriminating against her based on her sexual orientation. Lynn Starkey, the co-director of guidance at Roncalli, filed a discrimination charge with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on Friday against the school and archdiocese, her lawyers announced in a news release. The complaint alleges discrimination and a hostile work environment based on sex and sexual orientation under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Shelly Fitzgerald on 'Ellen': Roncalli counselor says school outed her 'to the world' Archdiocese: Roncalli guidance counselor's leave not discriminatory IndyStar has reached out to Roncalli officials and the archdiocese seeking comment. Starkey has been in a civil union with her spouse … [Read more...] about Roncalli guidance counselor files federal complaint against school, archdiocese