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Williams Captures Final MVP of 2008
  OWENSBORO, KY - It's only fitting that the final MVP of the season go to one of the best players, on one of the best teams in the Tri-State. Owensboro's Yantae Williams takes home the Week 13 NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP.
Tyler Zeller Out For The Season
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina says forward Tyler Zeller will likely miss the rest of the season with a broken wrist. Zeller was the Indiana high school Mr. Basketball last year at Class 3A champion Washington.
Memorial Plays Semi-State on Friday
 Evansville's Reitz Memorial High School will be playing in the 3A Semi-State Football game this Friday, November 22nd.
They'll play at 6:30pm CST at Enlow Field.
Stay tuned to NEWS 25 on-air and online for updates to the game.
Aces “D“ Too Much For Govs
 EVANSVILLE - One look at the halftime boxscore told the University of Evansville's players what they had to do. And they did. After Austin Peay shot 61 percent in the first half, the Purple Aces held the Governors to just 29 percent shooting in the second half as the Aces won their season opener on Saturday at Roberts Stadium, 70-62.
Aces Sign Derek Johnson, Colt Ryan
EVANSVILLE - Two players who University of Evansville basketball coach Marty Simmons expects to make an immediate impact next season have signed national letters of intent with UE. Colt Ryan is a 6'4" guard from Batesville, Ind. and Derek Johnson is a 6'7" guard/forward from The Woodlands, Texas.
Gribbins Grabs Week 12 MVP
 EVANSVILLE, IN - He has had one of the best seasons at quarterback in the Tri-State, and now he's a NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. The viewers vote in Memorial's Grant Gribbins as the Week 12 winner.
Aces Take On 12th Ranked Missouri Friday
EVANSVILLE - Big 12 Tournament champ Missouri will host the University of Evansville Friday in the first round of the NCAA Women's Soccer Tournament. Illinois faces Memphis in the other half of Friday's doubleheader, and the winners meet Sunday in round two. Game times will be announced Tuesday by the University of Missouri.
Aces Roll Past Earlham
 EVANSVILLE - Aces Men's Basketball dominated undersized Earlham Saturday Night.
The Viewers Elect Duncan Week 11 MVP
 HUNTINGBURG, IN - The fans were in the voting mood this National election week. Southridge fans had the best campaign as the Raiders tailback Brent Duncan wins the popular vote. Duncan helped Southridge eliminate North Knox in the 2A Sectional Semifinal to earn the Week Eleven NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP.
Aces to Name Floor Arad McCutchan Court
EVANSVILLE - The University of Evansville is going to honor one of the Aces greatest sports icons. On the opening night of the regular season on November 15th, the Aces will name the Roberts Stadium floor: Arad McCutchan Court.
Robbins Resigns As Head Coach
EVANSVILLE, IN- Harrison High School Football Coach Harvey Robbins has resigned as Head Coach. Robbins has endured two horrible seasons the past two years as the Warriors are mired in a 21-losing streak. Robbins hopes to coach elsewhere next season on some high school level.
Colonels, Aces Fall Short at State
LOUISVILLE, KY - Both Henderson County and Owensboro Catholic came up short of a volleyball state title, but capped off tremendous seasons. The Colonels lost to Eventual Runner-up Sacred Heart 25-10, 25-9. Meanwhile, the Aces dropped their match to Paul Dunbar 21-25, 25-22, 25-18, after advancing with a win over Southwestern.
Aces Outlast Eagles In Classic
EVANSVILLE- UE Survives 71-67 Over USI.
Memorial Sweeps at State, Boys & Girls´ Teams Win Titles
 INDIANAPOLIS, IN- Watch News 25's Coverage from Kuntz Stadium in Indianapolis.
Ahrens Earns Spot on MVP Team
 JASPER, IN - Jasper's football team has gotten better each and every week. Much of that can be attributed to quarterback Austin Ahrens. His performance in the 4A Sectional Opener earns him the Week Ten NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP.
Aces Picked 8th In Valley
 ST. LOUIS, MO - It's one of the best college basketball conferences in the country, the Missouri Valley. This afternoon, the Missouri Valley brings in all 20 coaches for media day. It was announced that the University of Evansville men's basketball team was picked to finish eight. NEWS 25's Drew Amman has a wrap up from St. Louis.
Southridge Rolls Over Mater Dei 21-7
 EVANSVILLE - It's win or go home time for Indiana High School Football teams as sectional play began this weekend. On Saturday it was the Southridge Raiders winning, and Evansville Mater Dei ending their season with a fifth straight loss.
Black´s Rushing Outburst Earns Week 9 MVP
 EVANSVILLE, IN - Memorial's football program has had an amazing turnaround season. One of the many reasons for the Tigers success is tailback Ryan Black. The viewers vote him in as the Week Nine NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP.
Defense Leading The Way For The Wildcats
 LEXINGTON, KY - Defense and Kentucky football are words that have not been said in the same sentence very often. That is changing. The Wildcats are one win away from being bowl eligible for a third straight year and it's their defense leading the way.
Former Aces Guard Brian Jackson Dead at 34
EVANSVILLE - Former Aces standout guard, Brian Jackson, has died from a heart attack. Brian was a native of Wichita, Kan. and played at Butler County Community College before transferring to UE.
Enlow Field Classic: Tigers Fight Off Castle 34-28
 EVANSVILLE - On a perfect afternoon for football at Enlow Field, Castle and Memorial went back and forth their SIAC Finale. In the end it was the Tigers who came away with the victory, 34-28.
Cole Lanham Becomes Two-Time MVP
 OWENSBORO, KY - It seemed like only a matter of time until Daviess County standout quarterback Cole Lanham would earn a NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP. His effort against arch rival Apollo gives Lanham his second career MVP award.
Kentucky Prepares For Arkansas
LEXINGTON, KY - After winning four in a row to start the season, Kentucky has now dropped back-to-back games. More importantly those losses have been in SEC play. Randall Parmley reports from Lexington as the Wildcats prepare for Arkansas.
Raiders Rust Shines for Week 7 MVP
 HUNTINGBURG, IN - In a voting shootout, Southridge Fans come through for Raiders quarterback Nick Rust. Rust wins the Week Seven NEWS 25 Home Team Friday MVP.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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