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The Cardinals are back in the zone providing the Naperville area with exciting sports action. You can stay abreast of the North Central College Division III football team through the weekly program “The Red Zone” on NCTV17. Hosted by Marc Dahlquist and directed by Will Armistead, “The Red Zone” includes highlights, profiles, and interviews with key players as well as Coach Thorne and the coaching staff. North Central College gridiron play has already proven to be exhilarating; see the big moments and hear player reactions throughout the entire season on “The Red Zone.”
Cardinal sports coverage on NCTV17 goes beyond football, too. Dahlquist will take you up close to other NCC sports with a mid-season update on “The Cardinal Report.” From golf to tennis to track, the show takes you through to the finish line with the highlights and analysis. You’ll get to see the big plays, and players and coaches will give their insight into the results as well. They’ll also give previews of upcoming games and events.
Both “The Red Zone” and “The Cardinal Report” are produced in partnership between Naperville Community Television and North Central College and can be viewed on Channel 17 in Naperville or on-line at NCTV17.com.
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Episode 4
The North Central College men's track & field team held on to their number one DIII national ranking in the week two poll. Head coach Frank Gramarosso shares his insight on the cardinal squad.
The North Central College men's track & field team held on to their number one DIII national ranking in the week two poll. Head coach Frank Gramarosso shares his insight on the cardinal squad.
Episode 3
The North Central College wrestling program recently met with Elmhurst College in a CCIW showdown. Head coach Kevin Bratland and standouts Andrew Zobac and Joby Bodi join "The Cardinal Report" to break down the regular season.
The North Central College wrestling program recently met with Elmhurst College in a CCIW showdown. Head coach Kevin Bratland and standouts Andrew Zobac and Joby Bodi join "The Cardinal Report" to break down the regular season.
Episode 2
The North Central College women's basketball team is in the midst of conference play. Head Coach Michelle Roof and a pair of cardinals sit down to talk all about their 2011-2012 campaign.
The North Central College women's basketball team is in the midst of conference play. Head Coach Michelle Roof and a pair of cardinals sit down to talk all about their 2011-2012 campaign.
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Episode 1
After knocking off nationally ranked Augustana College, the cardinal men's basketball team stayed perfect in CCIW play by beating the bluejays. Check out all the action right here on "The Cardinal Report."
After knocking off nationally ranked Augustana College, the cardinal men's basketball team stayed perfect in CCIW play by beating the bluejays. Check out all the action right here on "The Cardinal Report."
Episode 2
The cardinals completed another successful fall sports season capped by strong showings from both cross country teams at the DIII national meet. Host Marc Dahlquist gets the scoop in this fall recap edition of "The Cardinal Report."
The cardinals completed another successful fall sports season capped by strong showings from both cross country teams at the DIII national meet. Host Marc Dahlquist gets the scoop in this fall recap edition of "The Cardinal Report."
Episode 1
The fall sports season is heating up for several cardinal athletic teams. Men's cross country coach Al Carius, and men's assistant soccer coach Francois Basty and players Paul Box and Mike Lenzi break down their team's current success.
The fall sports season is heating up for several cardinal athletic teams. Men's cross country coach Al Carius, and men's assistant soccer coach Francois Basty and players Paul Box and Mike Lenzi break down their team's current success.
Episode 23
The cardinal men's and women's track and field teams were represented well at the NCAA DIII national meet. Several coaches and athletes join The Cardinal Report to talk about their successful 2011 journey.
The cardinal men's and women's track and field teams were represented well at the NCAA DIII national meet. Several coaches and athletes join The Cardinal Report to talk about their successful 2011 journey.
Episode 22
North Central College tennis standout Sam Sweeney heads to Claremont, California for the DIII singles national tournament. The senior is looking to add accolades to an already impressive cardinal career.
North Central College tennis standout Sam Sweeney heads to Claremont, California for the DIII singles national tournament. The senior is looking to add accolades to an already impressive cardinal career.
Episode 21
The North Central College women's golf team traveled to Florida and participated in four rounds of DIII championship play. Three top cardinals recap their season including the school's first trip to nationals.
The North Central College women's golf team traveled to Florida and participated in four rounds of DIII championship play. Three top cardinals recap their season including the school's first trip to nationals.
Episode 20
The North Central College women's golf team advanced to the DIII national tournament for the first time in school history. NCTV17 was there catching up with the cardinals during round three and four play.
The North Central College women's golf team advanced to the DIII national tournament for the first time in school history. NCTV17 was there catching up with the cardinals during round three and four play.
Episode 19
After several dominate performances on their way to a CCIW tournament championship, the cardinal softball team is primed for a run in regional play.
After several dominate performances on their way to a CCIW tournament championship, the cardinal softball team is primed for a run in regional play.
Episode 18
The Cardinal baseball program is in a position to win their second consecutive conference crown. Assistant coach Joe Heller, and teammates Matt Burke and Joe Turek recap the 2011 campaign to date.
The Cardinal baseball program is in a position to win their second consecutive conference crown. Assistant coach Joe Heller, and teammates Matt Burke and Joe Turek recap the 2011 campaign to date.
Episode 17
The North Central women's lacrosse team clinched an opportunity to play in the conference tournament. Coach Jenni Kapanen, and juniors Amy Frazzini and Caroline Gully recap the 2011 campaign.
The North Central women's lacrosse team clinched an opportunity to play in the conference tournament. Coach Jenni Kapanen, and juniors Amy Frazzini and Caroline Gully recap the 2011 campaign.
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2011: THE RED ZONE RECENT STORIES
Episode 13
The Cardinals suffered their first loss since week one of the season to Wabash College. After a record breaking year head coach John Thorne and senior Joe Antonacci talk all things 2011 North Central College football.
The Cardinals suffered their first loss since week one of the season to Wabash College. After a record breaking year head coach John Thorne and senior Joe Antonacci talk all things 2011 North Central College football.
Episode 12
The cardinals dispensed first round, NCAA DIII playoff opponent University of Dubuque and prepare for action against Wabash College in round two. Head coach John Thorne and teammates Jace Werkheiser and Nick Dace break down their recent victory on "The Red Zone."
The cardinals dispensed first round, NCAA DIII playoff opponent University of Dubuque and prepare for action against Wabash College in round two. Head coach John Thorne and teammates Jace Werkheiser and Nick Dace break down their recent victory on "The Red Zone."
Episode 11
North Cenrtal College concluded their flawless regular season campaign with a tidy 35-0 win over North Park University. Head coach John Thorne and teammates Nick Capristo and Tharryn Wright look ahead to the 2011 DIII playoffs.
North Cenrtal College concluded their flawless regular season campaign with a tidy 35-0 win over North Park University. Head coach John Thorne and teammates Nick Capristo and Tharryn Wright look ahead to the 2011 DIII playoffs.
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Episode 10
NCC looks to continue their CCIW dominance with a win over North Park University completing their 2011 regular season. Head coach John Thorne, and teammates Bai Kabba and Scott Skuteris talk all things cardinal football.
NCC looks to continue their CCIW dominance with a win over North Park University completing their 2011 regular season. Head coach John Thorne, and teammates Bai Kabba and Scott Skuteris talk all things cardinal football.
Episode 9
The cardinals kept their perfect CCIW record in tact with a win over Illinois Wesleyan. Coach John Thorne and teammates Valente Garza and Tyler Dicken talk about North Central's victory over the Titans and look ahead to their showdown with Wheaton College.
The cardinals kept their perfect CCIW record in tact with a win over Illinois Wesleyan. Coach John Thorne and teammates Valente Garza and Tyler Dicken talk about North Central's victory over the Titans and look ahead to their showdown with Wheaton College.
Episode 8
After a convincing win against Illinois Wesleyan, the Cardinals are the lone undefeated team in conference play. Head Coach John Thorne, and teammates James Robinson and Will Thrun share their inside view on North Central's wining ways.
After a convincing win against Illinois Wesleyan, the Cardinals are the lone undefeated team in conference play. Head Coach John Thorne, and teammates James Robinson and Will Thrun share their inside view on North Central's wining ways.
Episode 7
The cardinals handed conference foe Millikin University a big loss in their recent CCIW matchup. Coach John Thorne, Shane Dierking and Mike Boettcher break down their current win streak as they look forward to a showdown with the Titans of Illinois Wesleyan.
The cardinals handed conference foe Millikin University a big loss in their recent CCIW matchup. Coach John Thorne, Shane Dierking and Mike Boettcher break down their current win streak as they look forward to a showdown with the Titans of Illinois Wesleyan.
Episode 6
The cardinals knocked off Augustana College in a CCIW showdown, running their win streak to four games. Coach John Thorne, Nick Hicks and Josh Mitchell talk North Central College football heading into another conference matchup with Millikin University.
The cardinals knocked off Augustana College in a CCIW showdown, running their win streak to four games. Coach John Thorne, Nick Hicks and Josh Mitchell talk North Central College football heading into another conference matchup with Millikin University.
Episode 5
The cardinals had little rust coming off their bye week, shutting out Carthage College in North Central's CCIW opener. Coach John Thorne, Jordan Tassio and Peter Mann sit alongside host Marc Dahlquist to talk NCC football.
The cardinals had little rust coming off their bye week, shutting out Carthage College in North Central's CCIW opener. Coach John Thorne, Jordan Tassio and Peter Mann sit alongside host Marc Dahlquist to talk NCC football.
Episode 4
After a week four bye, the cardinals are looking to get back into action against CCIW foe, Carthage College. Coach John Thorne, Josh McLeod and Alex Haan give all the insight for NCC's conference opener.
After a week four bye, the cardinals are looking to get back into action against CCIW foe, Carthage College. Coach John Thorne, Josh McLeod and Alex Haan give all the insight for NCC's conference opener.
Episode 3
The cardinals prevailed in their week three matchup in record-setting style. Coach John Thorne, Joe Antonacci and Peter Bulandr break down all the action on the "The Red Zone."
The cardinals prevailed in their week three matchup in record-setting style. Coach John Thorne, Joe Antonacci and Peter Bulandr break down all the action on the "The Red Zone."
Episode 2
After a surprising week one loss, the cardinals bounced back big in their second game of the season, crushing Bethel University. Coach John Thorne is joined by Nick Kukuc and Willie Hayes to break down this week's action.
After a surprising week one loss, the cardinals bounced back big in their second game of the season, crushing Bethel University. Coach John Thorne is joined by Nick Kukuc and Willie Hayes to break down this week's action.
Episode 1
Coach John Thorne, Kyle Fiedorowicz and Tyler Rasche join host Marc Dahlquist to break down the cardinals trip to California and talk all things NCC football.
Coach John Thorne, Kyle Fiedorowicz and Tyler Rasche join host Marc Dahlquist to break down the cardinals trip to California and talk all things NCC football.
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