THIS DAY IN THE REGION’S FOOTBALL HISTORY: October 24th

1980 – Gary Emerson, the high school home of the Karras brothers – Lou, Ted Alex and the area’s first long-time football star – plays its final game – a 41-6 loss to Roosevelt at Leonard Douglas Stadium.

1986 – Valpo beats LaPorte 34-31 in triple overtime. The two schools played just three weeks earlier, with the Slicers winning 7-0. The away team was victorious in both games.

1997 – The Griffith Panthers knock out the Munster Mustangs with a 21-6 win at the Boneyard.

1997 – Hammond High beats Morton 55-3. The Governors finish 0-10, their second straight winless season. Morton’s losing streak would eventually reach 22 games.