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Blake Pieroni competes in a heat of the 200-meter freestyle during last month's FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Attila Kisbenedek/Getty Images

Blake Pieroni adds to gold medal collection at World Championships

June 2, 2018 at 10:36 p.m.

Chesterton graduate Blake Pieroni continued to guide his swimming career into uncharted waters at last month's FINA World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. The 21-year-old Indiana senior made his World Championships...

RailCats outfielder Reggie Wilson reaches down to catch the ball during Wednesday's game against Cleburne. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Steady Reggie: Wilson makes impact in more ways than one for RailCats

June 3, 2018 at 5:19 a.m.

When the American Association's Laredo Lemurs folded just two days before spring training, Reggie Wilson gained a new appreciation for his spot on the RailCats' roster. Wilson, an outfielder who...

Former White Sox farmhand Tyler Sullivan takes detour to RailCats’ outfield

June 3, 2018 at 5:41 a.m.

Before the dust settled from the sudden departure of the RailCats' leading hitter, manager Greg Tagert already had started working the phones. When Tony Cheky was released on July 3...

RailCats infielder Ryan Fitzgerald scoops up a ground ball before throwing it to first base during Friday's game against Salina. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Rookie on a roll: Fenwick’s Ryan Fitzgerald stars at shortstop for RailCats

June 3, 2018 at 7:00 a.m.

What started as a one-day tryout has evolved into a place in the RailCats' starting lineup for rookie infielder Ryan Fitzgerald. The Burr Ridge, Ill., native and Fenwick product caught...

Indiana’s Blake Pieroni pools resources to shake off demons in 200 free

June 3, 2018 at 7:05 a.m.

Blake Pieroni didn't forget the feeling. The Chesterton graduate's success in the 100-meter freestyle is what others remember about his performance at the 2016 U.S. Olympic Trials. During last week's...

The RailCats' Andy De Jesus beats the throw to second base in the bottom of the sixth inning during a game this season. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Indiana State product Andy De Jesus a switch-hitting success for RailCats

June 3, 2018 at 8:02 a.m.

When Andy De Jesus received his introduction to the game of baseball, it came by using bottle caps and broomsticks in place of baseballs and bats. The RailCats infielder grew...

Portage's David Herrod pulls away from Merrillville's Sean Roche for a touchdown on Friday.

Davion Ervin rushes for 155 yards, three TDs as Merrillville tops Portage

June 12, 2018 at 7:22 a.m.

The formula for success was simple enough Friday for Merrillville. A heavy dose of running back Davion Ervin propelled the Pirates to a 20-14 victory over Portage in Duneland Athletic...

Michigan City running back Markice Hurt leaps over Chesterton defensive back Valshawn Stewart during Friday's game.

Hurt so good: Markice Hurt helps Michigan City shut down Chesterton

June 13, 2018 at 2:16 p.m.

Michigan City's Markice Hurt knows the pain of defeat all too well. In Friday's 20-0 win over Chesterton, it was the senior running back's turn to put a hurting on...

Valparaiso defense back J.J. Nunes and his wife Sarah are expecting a child in February. Nunes ranked second on the team with 76 tackles last season.

With a child on the way, J.J. Nunes looks to lead Valparasio football rebirth

June 15, 2018 at 4:00 a.m.

Senior defensive back J.J. Nunes has never lacked drive for Valparaiso, but a new source of motivation has taken it to a whole different level this season. The senior captain...

LaPorte running back Brennen Long tumbles into the end zone after scoring a touchdown during Friday's game against Hobart.

LaPorte uses three-headed rushing attack to grind out win over Hobart

June 9, 2018 at 11:32 a.m.

LaPorte may have had its top running back on the shelf, but it didn't seem that way Friday. The Slicers' three-headed running attack was alive and well in a 27-10...

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