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Lake Central slides past Mustangs

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Bill Melby made a promise to his Lake Central players almost a week ago. After Friday night's 7-3 Class 5A Sectional 1 victory over Munster, the Indians' head coach kept his word and delivered.

Munster finishes the job

BY CHRISTIAN ZAVISCA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Munster wasn't about to let this opportunity pass by. With a win over host Kankakee Valley Friday night, the Mustangs would claim some football hardware. Call it mission accomplished for the 7-2 squad. In the regular-season finale, the Mustangs earned a share of the Northwest Crossroads Conference title with the 40-13 victory over KV.

Mustangs make late charge

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

After Sean Ziemba intercepted a pass as time expired to secure the victory, he slid to the muddy, sloppy field. It didn't take long for the students to join him, and his teammates, in celebration. With its dramatic 15-13 victory on Friday night, Munster defeated Lowell for the first time since 2002, ending a seven-game losing streak in the series.

Mustangs use tough 'D' to hold off Hobart

By Christian Zavisca, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 3 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

It doesn't sound like a recipe for success, but the visiting Mustangs used a stingy defense and a few timely plays on offense to edge host Hobart 10-7 on a rainy Friday night.

Griffith wins defensive battle over Munster

By Dennis Churilla, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Maybe next time, they won't kick it to Ed Johnson. Griffith didn't mount much offense all night, but a couple of big punt returns from Johnson were enough Friday to propel the Panthers to a 7-6 victory over Munster.

Morton stuns Munster on last-second TD

By Brian Hedger, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Chris McCormack's 12-yard touchdown pass on the game's final play lifted Morton past Munster 14-13 on Friday night.

No family picnic

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Two of Carol McCormack's sons, Jimmy and Chris, play football at Morton. The boys' cousin, Ryan Wilkinson, plays football at Munster. And Carol is doing everything in her power to make sure Morton wins tonight's non-conference showdown at Zlotnik Field between the two elite programs.

4th-quarter charge propels Munster over 59ers

By Brian Hedger, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 12 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Who needs four quarters? Munster didn't Friday night at home against Andrean, downing the visiting 59ers 19-14 with three fourth-quarter touchdowns to stun the 59ers.

Trojans respected despite shutout

By Kerry Mitchell, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 5 Sep 2009 04:00 CST

Munster scored two touchdowns in the first quarter and looked as though it was on its way to an easy win over its biggest rival, but the game got tighter and the Mustangs' 28-0 victory was a lot closer than it appeared on the scoreboard.

Strbjak, Munster offense roll Noll

By Kerry Mitchell, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

HAMMOND -- Munster brought around 70 players to Bishop Noll's field on Friday night. They pretty much all got a chance to play and a good many of them contributed something to the outcome.

Munster's Gill scores three TDs in victory

By Nick Nochevich, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

Justin Gill caught four passes for 138 yards and three touchdowns as Munster knocked off Lake Central 28-10 Friday night.

Munster's Ostoich hopes to make up for injury-ruined '08

By Dennis Churilla, Post-Tribune correspondent — Fri, 21 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

Munster's Alex Ostoich is no stranger to adversity. Ostoich missed nearly all of last season because of an early shoulder injury. He returns for his senior campaign after offseason surgery.

Defense, Houston solid for Indians

By Bob Franko, Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 15 Aug 2009 04:00 CST

Watching a scrimmage is a bit like watching a grade school musical. There might be a couple of standout performances, but the rest is really something only a mother could love.