I'm obsessed with sports.  I love music, I have a great job and even better family!  My name is Lance Wilkerson.  I'm the Sports Director of the ABC affiliate in Evansville, IN (WEHT-TV).  I am going on my 17th year of covering sports in the Tri-State.

I wanted to be a Major League baseball player.  However, I run like a 3-legged hippo, so I did the next best thing, and that is sportscasting.

My late grandpa had a major influence on my favorite teams growing up.  I love the Cubs, Bears, Pacers, and Flyers in pro sports.  I'm all over the place in college.  I lived and died with Evansville Aces basketball when I was a kid.  It's really a dream come true to host the Aces radio and TV UE Head Coach Marty Simmons shows.  I went to Ball State, so I've always rooted for the mid-majors.  I love SEC football, and I root for Alabama.  I grew up a Nebraska fan, but Bill Callahan really ruined my passion for the Huskers.  Hopefully Pelini will restore the Big Red!

I am a borderline obssessed freak when it comes to the Dave Matthews Band.  I have been to 94 shows since 1999.  I have met some of my closest friends through DMB.  I have whole-heartedly adopted DJM's sieze the day philosophy.  See ya on the road!

I idolized Cal Ripken, Jr. growing up.  So much so, I named my only child after him!  Ripken coudn't have been a better role model.  He is everything that's right in pro sports.

I am married to Kim.  She's from Kansas City and also a huge sports fan.  We have been married since 2001.  She's the greatest, and has a lot of patience putting up with me!  Our joy is our son Cal.  Calvin Jacob Wilkerson was born on April 9, 2008.  He is a great kid, and the greatest thing that has ever happened to me!

I love writing, and I have pretty strong opinions on a lot of different topics.  This site is totally independent from NEWS 25.  These are just my opinions only. However, I'm sure I will share many stories from the job that I love so much.