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Hughes News & Views

Hughes News & Views

• HUGHES, NEWS AND VIEWS: Seaton aces chance for more Div. 1 volleyball

  Plagued by one injury after another after another, Kristen Seaton was ready to turn off the lights on her volleyball career.
  In her mind, the party was over.
   

  July 1, 2011  

• HUGHES NEWS & VIEWS: Semi-pro football team to kick off season today

  If you’re worried about the NFL season being canceled and you can’t wait months for the college and high school seasons to begin, you can get your football fix tonight at Memorial Stadium.

  June 11, 2011  

• HUGHES NEWS & VIEWS: Somebody must know these answers

  Can you forgive me for being one day late?

  June 1, 2011  

• Hughes News and Views: Weatherford eager to help with hometown benefit game

  If you ask NFL punter Steve Weatherford if he thinks the owners’ lockout of players will end soon enough to begin the season on time Sept. 8, you probably won’t like his answer.
  “No.”

  May 27, 2011  

• Hughes, News and Views: Woodward continues to excel with speed for West Vigo softball

  As I’ve stated in this space before, I don’t like change.
  Somehow I’ve learned to use the Internet, Facebook and a cell phone over the last 15 years, but most changes I try to avoid because I tend to think the old-school way of doing things is better.

  April 30, 2011 2 Photos  

• HUGHES NEWS & VIEWS: West Vigo grad makes transition to boxing ring

  Chris “Ryan” Jewett never shied away from contact. So it should come as no surprise that he transitioned from three years of varsity football and wrestling at West Vigo High School to amateur boxing as an adult.

  April 23, 2011  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Memorable day uncharacteristic for team-oriented Rose outfielder

  For various reasons, mainly space limitations, the Tribune-Star rarely publishes full boxscores for Rose-Hulman’s road baseball games.

  April 16, 2011 1 Photo  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: Chokeholds hurt, especially when applied by McVicker

  After learning that martial-arts expert Jack McVicker took a team to Irvine, Calif., on the weekend of March 24-27 to compete in the Pan Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Championships, I arranged for interviews Wednesday at his Terre Haute academy on South Seventh Street.

  April 8, 2011 3 Photos  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Mike Saylor leaves with class, dignity

  Mike Saylor knew his Terre Haute South coaching career would be concluding soon. But he didn’t want it to be ended by Terre Haute North in the semifinals of the Class 4A Northview boys high school basketball sectional.

  March 5, 2011 1 Photo  

• ISU's Johnson, a former Indiana All-Star in basketball, one of top throwers in NCAA

  As a senior at Lawrence North High School three years ago, 6-foot-2 Felisha Johnson averaged 15.9 points per game and earned selection to the Indiana All-Stars girls basketball team.

  February 25, 2011 1 Photo  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Aycock inducted into Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame

  The Indiana Soccer Hall of Fame honors the “outstanding achievements and contributions of individuals whose significant accomplishments and effect upon the sport in Indiana merit the highest recognition.”

  February 18, 2011 1 Photo  

• Hughes, News and Views: Columnist brings back unique Super Bowl odds

  As I write my first “Unique Super Bowl Odds” column in a while, I want to take this opportunity to make a major NFL-related announcement.
  I have forgiven Michael Vick.

  February 4, 2011  

• Hughes, News and Views: McVicker still winning martial arts titles

  Now that we don't have to worry about the Indianapolis Colts for a while, this seems like a good time to provide publicity to a few deserving Wabash Valley athletes and events that occasionally slip through the cracks:

  January 19, 2011  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: It's not personal for Weatherford, who will try to help Jets top Colts

  New York Jets coach Rex Ryan does plenty of talking to the media, so his players don’t need to say much about their AFC playoff rematch with the Indianapolis Colts this Saturday night in Lucas Oil Stadium.
  That includes Jets punter Steve Weatherford, the former multi-sport standout from Terre Haute North

  January 7, 2011  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: Christmas gift list returns after hiatus

  Santa, stop watching Mrs. Claus play Wii hula hoop long enough to consider granting these holiday wishes:

  December 10, 2010  

• Hughes, News & Views: Terre Haute basketball icons to be honored this weekend

  Mike Joyner has been gone almost 33 years, but he is not forgotten. Joyner was Terre Haute South High School’s all-time leading scorer at the time of his death, and wil have his No. 42 jersey retired.

  Jim Jones is one of the state's all-time leaders in victories. The court at Terre Haute North will be named in his honor.

  December 3, 2010  

• 15 years later, dad details life lessons from son’s death

  Those of us who were at Riverton Parke High School’s baseball diamond April 8, 1995, will carry the memories of that sad Saturday to our graves.

  November 7, 2010  

• Hughes News and Views: Day after Thanksgiving not just for shopping

  As someone involved with the upcoming Show-Me’s Alumni Turkey Bowl told me this week, the inaugural football game pitting former players from Terre Haute South and Terre Haute North against each other could resemble a high school reunion.

  October 29, 2010  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Surprise success propels Rose women

  Everyone likes an underdog, right? Then you should really like the Rose-Hulman women’s tennis team. Before the fall season started Sept. 4, coach Dan Hopkins figured the Engineers would end up with a record slightly better than .500.

  October 18, 2010  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: Celebrating a Valley legend

  On Friday night, Mayor Duke Bennett declared Oct. 1, 2010, “Tony McGee Day” in Terre Haute.
  If you’re a Terre Haute South football fan, you probably want every Friday to be “Tony McGee Day,” at least for the next few weeks.

  October 4, 2010  

• Hughes, News & Views: Rockville senior, Seeger junior back on gridiron after serious accidents

  After interviewing Rockville senior Billy Bettis and Seeger junior Khole Stephen this week, I can’t help but root for them in 2010.

  August 20, 2010  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: They’re playing summer football for love of game

  I’m guessing most NFL athletes play for the thrill of competition in front of large crowds more than for money, although some of you may disagree.

  July 30, 2010  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Greg Archer still hitting the mats

  Whenever Greg Archer works out in the Terre Haute Family Y weightroom, he sticks out.

  July 23, 2010  

• HUGHES, NEWS & VIEWS: Weatherford reflects on upcoming camp, health, Jets

  The last time most of us saw Steve Weatherford was Jan. 24 when he punted four times for the New York Jets against the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC championship game.

  July 9, 2010  

• Hughes, News and Views: The family that runs together …

  Some families go out to eat together. Others like watching their favorite pro sports teams together.
  A few become close knit by committing crimes together. But three generations of the Lemont family — 79-year-old Robert Sr. of Brazil, 50-year-old Robert Jr. of Mansfield and 21-year-old Robert “Trey” III, a member of the U.S. Marine Corps — will try to cross the finish line of a 1-mile foot race together for the first time this morning. 

  July 2, 2010  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: Ketner hopes winning will continue at ISU

  On the front page of Wednesday’s sports section, a photo showed Terre Haute North shortstop Danielle Ketner kneeling with her teammates while she helped hold the IHSAA Class 4A state runner-up plaque.
  It was shot moments after the Patriots lost to Hamilton Southeastern 3-1 in the Class 4A softball championship game last Tuesday in Indianapolis. A red medallion is hanging around Ketner’s neck and, understandably, she appears ready to shed a tear or two.

  June 21, 2010  

• Hughes News & Views: Kendall’s had strong run in radio business

  Over the years, I’ve enjoyed making friends with members of the Wabash Valley broadcast media.
  Some have come and gone — moving to far-away markets before you could blink your eyes — while others have stayed long enough to call Terre Haute home.

  June 14, 2010  

• Hughes, News and Views: Hutson shows no fear heading into NCAAs today

  I’ve tried a few unique athletic competitions over the years, but I can’t begin to imagine how it feels to do what Indiana State senior Kylie Hutson does.

  June 11, 2010  

• HUGHES NEWS AND VIEWS: Blue, white memories

  Watching Peyton Manning fire a touchdown pass to Dallas Clark in a regular-season game is far more entertaining than watching them connect in practice.
  But who am I kidding? Watching it anytime is still fun.

  June 4, 2010  

• Hughes, News and Views: Inquiring minds must ask …

  During my recent 131⁄2-month battle with abdominal cancer and post-surgery complications, I got bombarded by questions from nurses, doctors and other hospital staff members.

  May 14, 2010  

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