“HarBowl” should live up to expectations

Zach Miller, IV Leader Columnist
February 5, 2013
Filed under Opinion, Sports

Who would have thought that the San Francisco 49ers and Baltimore Ravens would be playing in Super Bowl XLVII? People are already calling this game the ‘HarBowl’ as 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will be facing against his brother John Harbaugh who is the Ravens head coach. The parents of these two... Read more »

Lady Eagles ranked sixth in the nation according to NJCAA

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
December 11, 2012
Filed under Sports

The IVCC women’s basketball team surged up to sixth in the rankings as of press time for NJCAA Division II after posting a 6-2 record through the month of November. IVCC saw a familiar face against Waubonsee at home on Nov. 13, as former Lady Eagle Emma Darby returned to play her former team. The... Read more »

Men’s basketball jumps out to 6-2 record, win IVCC classic

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
December 11, 2012
Filed under Sports

The IVCC Men’s Basketball team is off to a 5-2 start this season, highlighted by a four-game win streak snapped by Illinois Central College on Nov. 29. “When the team follows the game plan we play well,” said head coach Tommy Canale, “Both games we’ve lost so far this season, the team didn’t... Read more »

Alex Smith benched for concussion?

Josh Dillon, IV Leader Sports Editor
December 11, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

There’s an old cliché in sports that you can’t lose your starting job because of an injury. However, tell that to 49ers quarterback Alex Smith, who completed 70 percent of his passes before suffering a concussion and is currently riding the bench behind rookie Colin Kaepernick. Smith, the 49ers... Read more »

Athlete Spotlight–Arnisha Thomas

December 11, 2012
Filed under featured-athlete, Sports

Name: Arnisha Thomas Sport: Women’s Basketball Position: Shooting Guard Major: Criminal Justice Hometown: Milwaukee, WI Accomplishments: Too many to name, striving for more. Who are your inspirations? My mother…my number one fan! What has been your favorite or most memorable moment playing... Read more »

The best coach you’ve never heard of

Joe Frye, IV Leader columnist
December 11, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

Quick question sports fans: Who is the all-time leader in wins when it comes to college football? Joe Paterno? No. Bobby Bowden? Good guess but no, sorry. It has to be Bear Bryant right? Strike three, you’re out. It is actually little-known Division III coach John Gagliardi. Gagliardi recently just... Read more »

Bulls need more than Rose to contend

Bryer Lehr, IV Leader columnist
December 11, 2012
Filed under Opinion, Sports

I’ll never forget watching the Bulls’ first playoff game last April. The game was well in hand and I was watching only because there was nothing else on at the time. That’s when Derrick Rose hit the floor and sent all of Illinois into a panic. Two hours later, the news came out that the reigning... Read more »

IVCC men’s basketball outlook

Zack Miller, IV Leader staff
November 6, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

It’s that time of year again. As the leaves begin to change, the weather starts to get colder and everyone starts bringing out their big winter jackets.  It’s basketball season and the IVCC men’s basketball team and coaches are ready to get the season going! Head coach Tommy Canale, entering... Read more »

Lady Eagles win home opener over UW-Rock County

Josh Dillon, IV Leader sports editor
November 6, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

The IVCC women’s basketball team opened up their season at home with a win over UW-Rock County 74-65. The Lady Eagles went into halftime with a 15-point lead, as they dominated all phases of the game with an aggressive, up-tempo pace attack on both offense and defense. The Rattlers weren’t... Read more »

Volleyball ends season with regional loss vs. Kish

Josh Dillon, IV Leader sports editor
November 6, 2012
Filed under Sports

The IVCC Lady Eagles’ volleyball team ended their season with a loss against Kishwaukee College at College of Lake County in Grayscale in four games, 25-23; 25-27; 18-25; 14-25. The loss to Kishwaukee came in the semi-final round of the regionals after IVCC had won its opening round at home on Halloween... Read more »