Lapel moving out of Dog House, into new gym

Published in December 18th, 2007

I’ve got to tell you, I miss covering Lapel basketball.
The Daily Times covered Lapel High School sports during our first four years of publication. To be honest, there just were not enough subscribers.
Lapel is changing and, yes, I wish I was a part of that change. This Friday, students and teachers will pack their bags […]

Nominations are needed for county basketball Hall of Fame

Published in December 12th, 2007

Posted by Don Jellison in Columns

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The Hamilton County Basketball Hall of Fame wants you. Better said, the Hamilton County Basketball Hall of Fame needs you.
Began in 2003, the Hall will induct its sixth class of former Hamilton County basketball greats later this winter.
There are two needs.
- There is a need for a group or organization to serve as sponsor. It’s […]

Resignation press releases, unsigned emails are pet peeves

Published in December 5th, 2007

Posted by Don Jellison in Columns

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I have two pet peeves. Okay, maybe more, but for now I’ll stick with two. These have been thorns in my life since I first became a sports writer 50 years ago.
I hate it when I get unsigned letters and emails. I get a ton from people who have plenty to say but don’t want […]

Is Noblesville high School losing coaches at an alarming rate?

Published in December 4th, 2007

Posted by Don Jellison in Columns

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Following the recent resignation of football coach Craig Barr, volleyball coach Jennifer Kail and girls golf coach Lynn Milburn, I asked that question to NHS athletic director Steve Hurst.
Noblesville conducts competition in 20 different sports, 10 for girls and 10 for boys. In those 20 sports in the last five years coaches, counting the three […]