GAME DAY IN THE REGION: Andrean vs. Brownstown Central – 2A State Championship – Audio – 11/29/25
We start the Saturday with the 2A State Championship, as Andrean will take on Brownstown Central for a chance at their fourth State Crown!
Recent Football
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Merrillville vs. New Palestine – 5A State Football Championship – Audio – 11/28/25
The first of two games from the Luke this weekend, as Merrillville takes on New Palestine in the 5A State Finals!
5A Semi-State Championship | Concord at Merrillville | 2025 Football | Fan Appreciation Freebie
Merrillville tries to get over the hump, as they will take on Concord to try and punch a ticket to the State Finals - which would be the Pirates' first appearance since 1976!
2A Semi-State Championship | Adams Central at Andrean | 2025 Football | Fan Appreciation Freebie
Andrean and Adams Central face each other again in what is a rematch of last season's Semi-State bout!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Hobart at South Bend St. Joseph – Football – Audio – 11/14/25
Hobart hopes to add another trophy to its illustrious trophy case, as they will visit the South Bend St. Joseph Huskies for the 4A Regional Championship! This is the audio broadcast of the video version on the IHSAA Champions Network.
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Southmont at Andrean – Football – Audio – 11/14/25
The Andrean 59ers play their first home game of the postseason, as they will take on the Southmont Mounties for a berth at the Semi-State round! This is the audio version of the video broadcast on the IHSAA Champions Network!
Region Football Weekly – Episode 13 – 11/13/25
This week's episode of Region Football Weekly is courtesy of Tire & Auto Superstore in Merrillville!
THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED – told by someone without a clue! Part 1: The Introduction
It has been 20 years since what is known as the greatest high school football game in the Northwest Indiana. Stories have been told by those who were there , but how about a story from someone who was only three years old at the time of the game RSN…
THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED – told by someone without a clue! Part 2: The Buildup
Part two of the four part series on the Greatest Game ever played highlights The Buildup - a series of four meetings between the Panthers and 59ers that made the fifth meeting into what it was! RSN features: The Greatest Game Ever Played - told by someone without a clue!…
THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED – told by someone without a clue! Part 3: The Game
We had the buildup, but what about the game? Do not worry, you are in for a treat - as we break down the 2004 Class 3A Sectional Championship - the final chapter of a historic five-game stretch between Griffith and Andrean!
THE GREATEST GAME EVER PLAYED – told by someone without a clue! Part 4: The Recollection, 20 Years Later
After the final whistle, that was the end of it all. Why? Alongside that, why and how does this game hold up in comparison to the hundreds of of other games played throughout the sport's history in the Region?
The Greatest Game Ever Played – Andrean vs Griffith (Written November of 2014)
10 years ago today, Jeff Carroll revisited what is known as the Greatest Game Ever Played. Stay tuned tonight for something we have in the works celebrating 20 years!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Griffith at Knox – Football – Silent Scoreboard – 10/31/25
A rematch of last year's 3A Sectional Semi-Final as the Griffith Panthers take on the host Knox Redskins!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Michigan City at Valparaiso – Football – Audio – 10/31/25
Tune into the audio broadcast of Valparaiso vs. Michigan City in the Sectional 10 opener!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Andrean at Wheeler – Football – Audio – 10/31/25
A pair of 2A foes do battle again as Andrean visits Wheeler in the Sectional Semi-Finals!
Region Football Weekly – Episode 11 – 10/30/25
Mike Dywan and Jay Simmons break down the tenth week, while looking ahead to the Sectional Semi-Finals - all made possible by Tire Pros in Merrillville!
Region Football Weekly – Episode Ten – 10/23/25
REGION FOOTBALL WEEKLY: Mike Dywan and Jay Simmons are back to close the book on the regular season and kick off the start of the State Tournament. Tune in to tonight's episode of Region Football Weekly - made possible by Tire & Auto Superstore in Merrillville!
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Postseason Top 10 – 10/21/25
10. Chesterton Trojans (5-4) LAST WEEK: lost 42-7 at #2 Merrillville PREVIOUS RANKING: 9 NEXT WEEK: Idle (vs. LaPorte on 10/31) WHAT HAPPENED LAST WEEK?: The second of two straight rough challenges for Chesterton. Chesterton\'s end-of-the-year schedule is less than friendly, as they go back-to-back with Crown Point and Merrillville.…
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #5 Griffith at #6 Wheeler – Week Nine Football – 10/17/25
A winner-take-all game at Wheeler between the #5 Griffith Panthers and the host #6 Bearcats!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Lake Central at Valparaiso – Week Nine Football – 10/17/25
Lake Central and Valparaiso square off to end our regular season!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #9 Chesterton at #2 Merrillville – Week Nine Football – Audio – 10/17/25
A top ten matchup on the Region Sports Network, as the #9 Chesterton Trojans visit the #2 Merrillville Pirates!
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Region Sports Establishes the Walter J. Bracich Athletic Director of the Year Award, Honoring a Lasting Legacy in High School Athletics
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Region Sports Establishes the Walter J. Bracich Athletic Director of the Year Award, Honoring a Lasting Legacy in High School Athletics / Region Sports is proud to announce the creation of the Walter J. Bracich Athletic Director of the Year Award, an annual recognition dedicated to honoring…
