Men’s basketball season ends with loss to South Suburban College

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
March 5, 2012
Filed under Sports

After getting demolished by Highland on the road 113 to 67 on Feb. 9, the IVCC men’s basketball team turned their season around, finishing the season with a lot of momentum going into the Region 4 tournament. On Feb. 12, the team got back on track by defeating Eureka JV 72-58. But, the Eagles got... Read more »

Lady Eagles drop 9 spots in current national ranking

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 16, 2012
Filed under Sports

Last week, the IVCC Lady Eagles were ranked ninth in the country and first in the region. A rough month of February took its toll on the team's ranking, as losses to Kishwaukee College and Black Hawk College has dropped the team 9 spots to 18th overall in the country. Teams in the region that are... Read more »

Can’t spell Elite without ‘Eli’

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under Sports

In an interview with ESPN’s Michael Kay in August, Eli Manning was asked if he considers himself to be an elite quarterback.Manning responded with yes, prompting some to call him arrogant and undeserving. In an eight-year career which began under scrutiny for refusing to play in San Diego, where... Read more »

Offense wins games; defense wins championships

Bryer Lehr, IVLeader Columnist
February 15, 2012
Filed under Sports

This year’s Super Bowl certainly sparked several debates throughout the world of sports. Has Eli surpassed Peyton? Was this Tom Brady’s last shot to win his fourth Super Bowl? Does Brady’s inability to beat Eli Manning hurt his legacy at all? While these are all fun debates to listen to and... Read more »

Howard, Bulls represent great match

Mitch Schafer, IVLeader Columnist
February 15, 2012
Filed under Sports

There has been speculation that the Chicago Bulls would have interest in trading for Orlando Magic center, Dwight Howard. If the Bulls make a move for Howard, not only would they have two of the top five players in the NBA, but, the Derrick Rose/Dwight Howard combination could spell “contender”... Read more »

Lady Eagles falter in February

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

Two straight conference losses for the Lady Eagles were a wakeup call as they dropped back to back games against Black Hawk College on the road and Kishwaukee College at home. The game at Black Hawk on Feb. 2 was pretty ugly, as a barrage of three pointers by the Braves doomed the team from the start... Read more »

Eagles shooting to hit stride

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 15, 2012
Filed under Featured Sports, Sports

Eagles' head coach Tommy Canale has never had a team with as many shooters as the team he's coaching now. Canale said, "It's fun to coach and it's fun to have [this many shooters]. When  you just have one or two people who  an shoot, those can be taken away but we have so many weapons, it's hard... Read more »

Eagles edge Cougars for a conference victory.

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 7, 2012
Filed under Sports

The IVCC men's basketball team defeated Kishwaukee College on Feb. 7 71-67. Alec Schwab led the team with 29 points. Post game interviews and coverage to follow.

Lady Eagles suffer second conference loss to Kishwaukee College

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
February 7, 2012
Filed under Sports

Despite Jo Nash's 26 points and having a lead at halftime, the Lady Eagles couldn't pull out a win at home versus Kishwaukee College on Feb. 7. This is IVCC's second straight loss in the Arrowhead Conference, after losing at Black Hawk College on Feb. 2 82-63. The Lady Eagles came out of the halftime... Read more »

Eagles rally to beat Chargers 73-63

Josh Dillon, IVLeader Sports Editor
January 26, 2012
Filed under Sports

Despite losing one of their best scorers to a concussion, the Eagles found a way to beat the Carl Sandburg Chargers in another tough game Thursday night. Alec Schwab left the game just before halftime with symptoms of a concussion. His status will be known after more evaluation and tests are conducted. The... Read more »