The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 16: Portage Indians Edition
We're back with Episode 16 of the Pinfall with Danny Bell, as he chats it up with wrestlers and coaches from the Portage Indians!
TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Merrillville at Lake Central – Boys Wrestling – 1/15/25
An all-DAC matchup between the Merrillville Pirates and the Lake Central Indians - as both sides gear up for the conference championships this weekend!
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The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 15: Lowell Red Devils Edition
Tune into episode 15 of the Pinfall with Danny Bell - as he sat down with Lowell's state-placing wrestlers and coach Kevin English!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 14: Merrillville Pirates Edition
Tune into episode 14 of the Pinfall with Danny Bell - as he took a trip to Merrillville High School to chat with some coaches and girls wrestlers!
WATCH: 2025 Boys Wrestling State Finals -(AUDIO)
Here is for all the marbles ladies and gentlemen. Catch all of the action from the 2025 Boys Wrestling State Finals on the Region Sports Network!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 13: 2025 Boys Wrestling State Finals Bracket Preview
On the eve of the State Finals, Danny Bell runs through everything bracket related!
WATCH: 2025 Boys Wrestling Tournament Series – East Chicago Semi-State (AUDIO)
Tune into our broadcasts ALL DAY from the East Chicago Central Semi-State round!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 12: East Chicago Semi-State Bracket Preview
Danny takes a deep dive into the top wrestlers, matches, and more of the 2024 East Chicago Central Semi-State round!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 11: The Evolution Part 2 with Calumet Head Coach Jim Wadkins – FULL
Here is the full video of Coach Wadkins' and Danny Bell's second conversation regarding the Evolution of Wrestling in the state of Indiana!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 11: The Evolution Part 2 with Calumet Head Coach Jim Wadkins – (3/3)
Here is part 3 of 3 of Danny and Coach Wadkins' deep dive into the history of wrestling in the Hoosier State!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 11: The Evolution Part 2 with Calumet Head Coach Jim Wadkins – (2/3)
Here is the second part of Danny and Coach Wadkin's recent chat - finishing up the Evolution of Wrestling in Indiana! There will be a third part to this episode.
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Ep. 11: The Evolution Part 2 with Calumet Head Coach Jim Wadkins – (1/3)
Danny and Calumet's Jim Wadkins circle back for the second part of "The Evolution of Wrestling." This full episode will be broken into three separate parts!
TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Lake Central at Portage – Boys Wrestling – 1/22/25
An all-DAC dual on the Region Sports Network. How could you miss it?
TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Duneland Wrestling Championships – Boys Wrestling – 1/18/25
It's that time of the year, as we are live from Chesterton High School with the 2025 Duneland Conference Championships!
TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Mount Carmel at Crown Point – Boys Wrestling – Two Streams – 1/17/25
In one of most highly anticipated events of the year, here is Mount Carmel duking it out with a fellow wrestling powerhouse - the Crown Point Bulldogs!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Ten: Coaches Spotlight with Griffith’s Wrestling Coaches
Tune into our tenth episode of the Pinfall with Danny Bell - as he sat down with some of Griffith's finest!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Nine: Hanover Central Head Coach Andrew Bradbury
Tune into Episode 9 of the Pinfall with Danny Bell - as he sat down with Hanover Central's head coach, Andrew Bradbury!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Eight: Coaches Spotlight with Valparaiso Head Coach Jason Cook
Danny Bell chatted with Valparaiso's head coach, Jason Cook, for episode eight of the Pinfall!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Seven: Coaches Spotlight with Portage Girls Coach Jose Torres
On episode seven of the Pinfall, Danny Bell chatted with the Portage girls coach, Jose Torres!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Six: Coaches Spotlight with Lowell Coach Wesley English
This week on the Pinfall, Danny Bell talked shop with Lowell's head coach, Wesley English!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Five: Behind the Calls with Referee Chuck Barnett
As we reach episode five of the Pinfall, Danny Bell brought in longtime IHSAA Referee, Chuck Barnett!
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TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Portage at Chesterton – Boys Wrestling – 12/4/24
We keep our wrestling coverage going with another Duneland matchup, this time with the Chesterton Trojans playing host to the Portage Indians!
The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Four: Coaches Spotlight with Crown Point Coach Vince Sessa
For episode four of the Pinfall, Danny Bell talked shop with Crown Point's assistant coach, Vince Sessa!
Hobart Wrestling 2024 Media Day Interviews with Danny Bell
RSN's Danny Bell took a trip out to Hobart to chat with some of the top Brickie wrestlers heading into the 2024-25 season!
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GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #2 Merrillville at Lake Central – Week Eight Football – 10/10/25
The second-ranked Merrillville Pirates visit the Burial Grounds to take on the Lake Central Indians!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #1 Crown Point at #9 Chesterton – Week Eight Football – 10/10/25
Our lone top ten game on the Region Sports Network features the Crown Point Bulldogs and the Chesterton Trojans!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #7 Michigan City at LaPorte – Audio – Week Eight Football – 10/10/25
Two teams that are not fans of one another will duke it out in some week eight action, as the Michigan City Wolves visit the LaPorte Slicers!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Valparaiso at Portage – Week Eight Football – 10/10/25
The Valpo Vikings take on the host Portage Indians in a battle between two teams that are desperate for some momentum!
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Week Eight Top 10 – 10/7/25
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THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 10/8
1933 – Cliff Battles of the Boston Redskins becomes the first player in NFL history to run for more than 200 yards in a game as he picked up 215 yards on the ground in a 21-20 win over the Giants. 1956 – Don Larsen throws a perfect game as…
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #2 Merrillville at Valparaiso – Week Seven Football – 10/3/25
Two potential Regional opponents face off at Viking Field, as the Merrillville Pirates take on the Valparaiso Vikings!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Calumet at #5 Wheeler – Week Seven Football – 10/3/25
Tonight we have a highly anticipated GSSC matchup between the Calumet Warriors and the Wheeler Bearcats!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Lake Central at #9 Chesterton – Week Seven Football – 10/3/25
The Lake Central Indians plan to get back in the win column against the host Chesterton Trojans!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Portage at #7 Michigan City – Week Seven Football – 10/3/25
The Portage Indians travel to Ames Field to do battle with our #7 Michigan City Wolves!
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Week Seven Top 10 – 9/30/25
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GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Chesterton at Crown Point – Girls’ Volleyball – 9/30/25
Chesterton visits Crown Point in Girls' Volleyball this evening!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: LaPorte at Merrillville (Radio) – Week Six Football – 9/26/25
LaPorte, after a conference win last week, will try to follow suit in a tough environment against the #2 Merrillville Pirates!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #8 Michigan City at Lake Central – Week Six Football – 9/26/25
It is homecoming night at Lake Central, as the Tribe will host our eighth-ranked Michigan City Wolves!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #9 Chesterton at Portage – Week Six Football – 9/26/25
The #9 Chesterton Trojans will head to the War Path to take on the Portage Indians!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Whiting at Calumet – Week Six Football – 9/26/25
It is homecoming night at Calumet, as the Warriors will welcome the Whiting Oilers!
Region Football Weekly – Episode Six – 9/25/25
This week's episode of Region Football Weekly is courtesy of Tire & Auto Superstore in Merrillville! Visit them on the web at: https://www.tireandautosuperstore.com/
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Valparaiso at Crown Point – Boys’ Soccer – 9/24/25
The Crown Point Bulldogs will welcome the Valparaiso Vikings this evening for Duneland boys' soccer!
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Week Six Top 10 – 9/23/25
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GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Crown Point at Valparaiso – Girls’ Soccer – 9/23/25
We are LIVE from Viking Field as the Crown Point Bulldogs take on the host Valparaiso Vikings in a DAC girls' soccer clash!
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/21
1929 – The Hobart Brickies open up their third season of football with a 36-0 home shutout of Valpo. These were the years before Brickie Bowl. Does anyone know where in Hobart this game would have been played? 1934 – St. Louis Cardinals pitchers, and brothers, Dizzy and Paul Dean…
Region Sports on the Road: Calumet College of St. Joseph Football Tailgate Party – 9/20/25
We are on the road at Jeff Cain Stadium in Whiting, as we will meet up with members of the CCSJ football team in preparation for their game against Oakland City!
GAME DAY IN THE REGION: Lake Station at Whiting – Week Five Football – 9/20/25
Some Saturday High School football on the Region Sports Network, live from Whiting High School as the host Oilers take on the Lake Station Eagles!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #3 Merrillville at #5 Michigan City – Week Five Football – 9/19/25
A top-five matchup on the Region Sports Network as the Merrillville Pirates visit the Michigan City Wolves!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #9 Valparaiso at #10 Chesterton – Week Five Football – 9/19/25
Two teams that want this game badly, as the Valparaiso Vikings will take on rival and host, the Chesterton Trojans!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: Lake Central at LaPorte – Radio Only – Week Five Football – 9/19/25
Lake Central will hike it to LaPorte to take on the host Slicers in a DAC clash on the gridiron!
GAME NIGHT IN THE REGION: #1 Crown Point at Portage – Week Five Football – 9/19/25
The top-ranked Bulldogs of Crown Point plan to stay on a roll against the host Portage Indians!
Region Football Weekly – Episode Five – 9/18/25
We're back from the Athletic Performance Factory for week five of Region Football Weekly!
THIS DAY IN SPORTS HISTORY: 9/18
1938 – The Bears defeat the Packers 2-0 thanks to a fourth quarter safety. 1956 – Mickey Mantle becomes the eighth player in MLB history to have a 50 homer season. 1963 – The final baseball game at Polo Grounds is played, as the Phillies beat the Mets, 5-1. 1964…
FOOTBALL: Home Improvement Week Five Top 10 – 9/16/25
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