Martin added to ND coaching staff: Scott Martin (Valparaiso) has been named an interim assistant coach on Notre Dame’s coaching staff. Martin served as team development and recruiting coordinator for the 2019-20 season. Martin started at Purdue, then transferred to Notre Dame for the 2008-09 season. He played played 84 games for the Irish, scoring 776 points. He averaged 22.2 points, 9.1rebounds and 3.0 assists per game for the Vikings in his senior year.

KV wins Twins Lakes Sectional: Brynlee DeBoard carded an 88 Monday to help Kankakee Valley win the Twin Lakes Sectional title with a 390. DeBoard finished second overall individually at Tippecanoe Country Club. It’s the Kougars’ third title in program history, with the last coming in 2014. Mackendzie Dresbaugh of North Newton was medalist with an 81. The Spartans were second at 406.

Deion Sanders to coach Jackson State: Deion Sanders wiped away tears of joy and passion before speaking. Jackson State’s new football coach then stated “I believe” many times about what he envisions happening on and off the field. “I have a commitment to excellence in each and every thing I do,” the Hall of Fame cornerback said during his introduction as the Tigers’ 21st head coach, a number also significant because of his jersey number and Monday’s date. “We’re going to win. We’re going to look good while we win, and we’re going to have a good time while we win.” Sanders’ introduction followed his announcement Sunday night on the first episode of the “21st & Prime” podcast with Jamie Dukes on Barstool Sports. The player known as “Prime Time” added: “Isn’t this the time? Isn’t this the moment? Isn’t this what’s needed? It’s a match made in heaven.” Currently the offensive coordinator at Trinity Christian School-Cedar Hill in Texas, Sanders is taking his first head coaching job. “I’ve been offered pro jobs,” Sanders added, “so people know I could be an assistant in any college.” Sanders replaces John Hendrick, whose contract was not renewed this summer after going 6-9 and 5-5 in SWAC play. Sanders will begin coaching this spring after the SWAC postponed fall sports because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tigers plan to begin an eight-game schedule in February. Sanders was a two-time All-American at Florida State before a standout NFL career with five teams including the San Francisco 49ers and Dallas Cowboys, winnng a Super Bowl with each. He also earned eight Pro Bowl and nine first-team All-Pro selections during a career in which he also returned kicks and punts and played wide receiver. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2011.