The Pinfall with Danny Bell Episode Two: The Evolution Part One with Calumet Head Coach Jim Wadkins
Our first Pinfall episode with a guest is surely a special one - as Calumet's Jim Wadkins dives into the history of wrestling in Indiana!
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All eight Duneland Girls' Wrestling programs are in action tonight, as our 2025 wrestling coverage begins!
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!
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!
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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)
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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!
TAKEDOWN TIME IN THE REGION: Merrillville at Lake Central – Boys Wrestling – 1/15/25
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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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Region Sports Network and Portage High School Athletics Announce Exclusive Broadcast Partnership – 11/7/25
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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
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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)
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1926 – Ty Cobb resigns as manager of the Detroit Tigers. He is replaced by George Moriarty who becomes the first person in baseball history to have been a player, umpire, scout, and manager. 1953 – The MLB Rules Committee restores the sacrifice fly rule, which was eliminated in 1939,…
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