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Theus Wins MVP By Just 31 Votes
  HENDERSON, KY - Henderson County Fans did just enough voting to help out Colonel tailback Almondo Theus to win the Week Five NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. Theus won by just 31 online votes over Nathaniel Chapman of Memorial.
Turnaround in South Bend
 NOTRE DAME, IN- Notre Dame Football is off to an unbeaten start at home with just one loss overall. News 25's Drew Amman Reports from South Bend after the Irish beat Purdue 38-21.
Another McIntosh Wins MVP
 EVANSVILLE , IN - The little brother is stepping into the spotlight. Reitz quarterback Matt McIntosh wins the Week Five NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. Last year, Matt's oldest brother Paul was the MVP of the Year last season after guiding Reitz to the State Championship.
Former USI Basketball Player Killed in Car Accident
EVANSVILLE, IN - Former University of Southern Indiana men's basketball player Cortez Barnes died Sunday in an automobile accident while traveling to Wichita, Kansas, from his home in Dallas, Texas. Barnes, who was 36, was a member of the 1995 NCAA Division II National Championship team.
Fox Rushes to Week 4 MVP
 PARADISE, IN - Central tailback Jaleel Fox could not be stopped this weekend. Fox ran right through Broad Ripple's defense en route the Week Four NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. Fox rushed for 210 yards and three touchdowns for the Bears. Fox's breakaway speed made him a threat every time he touched the ball. He becomes the fifth Central player in the 10-year history of the MVP program to win the award.
Wildcats Survive Upset Bid With Game-Saving Tackle On 1-Yard Line
 LEXINGTON, KY - Robbie McAtee tackled Eldred King at the 1-yard line as time expired to preserve Kentucky's 20-14 victory over Middle Tennessee State. McAtee's game-saving ankle tackle came after Middle Tennessee quarterback Joe Craddock heaved a desperation pass 61 yards in what appeared to be a last-second victory for the Blue Raiders.
Saiko Named Third Home Team Friday Live MVP of the Week
PARADISE, IN - Graham Saiko makes it a clean sweep in Week 3 NEWS 25 Home Team Friday Awards. After winning Play of the Night for his game-winning touchdown, Saiko also takes the NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. Saiko was sensational in the last second comeback against Central. He passed for 295 yards, and three touchdowns. The final score came with :21 left in the game to nip Central 24-23. It's Saiko's second career MVP award.
McIntosh Leaves Army
 WEST POINT, NY - NEWS 25 has learned that former Reitz High School football standout, Paul McIntosh, is leaving Army. After a loss to I-AA New Hampshire, and not even being on the quarterback depth chart, McIntosh has left the Army football program. NEWS 25 Sports Director Lance Wilkerson confirmed that McIntosh has quit.
Derek Johnson Commits to Evansville
In a release to NEWS 25, the Woodlands Christian Academy stated that Derek Johnson will be playing for the Purple Aces in the 2009-2010 year. Johnson made the commitment by phone Monday evening to University of Evansville Head Coach Marty Simmons.
Combo Guard Picks UE
BATESVILLE, IN- Aces Men's Basketball Coach Marty Simmons locked up his first oral commitment for the 2009-10 season. Six-Four Combo Guard Colt Ryan will play at UE.
Mt. Vernon Fans Lift Stemple to MVP
 MT. VERNON, IN - Heavy voter turnout by Wildcat fans have made Mt. Vernon quarterback Eric Stemple a NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP for the second season in a row. Stemple passed for three touchdowns, and rushed for another in a 40-7 victory over county rival North Posey.
Foster Wins First MVP of 2008
 FT. BRANCH, IN - Gibson Southern tailback and linebacker, Brandon Foster, has been selected as the Home Team Friday MVP for Week #1. It's the second year in a row Foster has been selected as MVP. Foster won in a landslide, tallying 11,627 votes on the Home Team Friday MVP online poll at news25.us.
Fidler Has High Hopes for this Season
 LEXINGTON, KY - Will Fidler was one of the best quarterbacks in the state of Kentucky during his Senior season at Henderson County. However during his three years at UK, it has been a struggle. Injuries and stiff competition have kept Fidler from getting any playing time. This season, that could change.
NEWS 25 Sports in the Big Apple
 NEW YORK - Watch NEWS 25 Sports Director Lance Wilkerson's Two-Part Series on the final year of the House That Ruth Built, Yankee Stadium.
Part 1: Report From Monument Park
Part 2: Mattingly, One of the Most Beloved Yankees Ever
Smith, Robinson In Evansville
EVANSVILLE, IN - Major League Baseball Hall-of-Famers Ozzie Smith and Frank Robinson made their way to Evansville over the weekend. Watch News 25's coverage of the two in their fight against Prostate Cancer.
Twice Is Nice For Reddington
EVANSVILLE, IN - A four-hole stretch of dominance separated Kyle Reddington from the talented field in the Evansville City Championship. After a two-year drought, the 2005 champ now has the trophy again.
Dodgers Hitting Coach at Busch Stadium
ST. LOUIS, MO - Watch News 25's 1-on-1 interview with Evansville's Don Mattingly.
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