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Local roundup: Merrillville advances with Jasmine Wright’s 28 points

June 9, 2018 at 12:49 a.m.

Merrillville's girls basketball team experienced a moment of uneasiness when Kankakee Valley trimmed what was a 15-point lead down to a one-possession game. That's when the Pirates ratcheted up the...

Crown Point swimmer Greg Logothetis participates in the final heat of the 200 IM.

Valparaiso’s Cole St. Aubin crashes Chesterton swim championship party

June 11, 2018 at 5:12 a.m.

Leading up to Saturday's Duneland Athletic Conference Meet, Valparaiso sophomore Cole St. Aubin visualized his race over and over again. Defeating Chesterton, which cruised to the team title by winning...

Local roundup: Nick Hanas leads Chesterton swimmers past Munster

June 11, 2018 at 4:43 a.m.

Nick Hanas enjoyed every minute of being Chesterton's surprise of the year as a freshman. But the second-year Trojan swimmer is out to prove he's more than just a one-hit...

Hobart senior Crissy Gurnaski has attended 11 schools in 13 years.

Swimming notes: Well-traveled Crissy Gurnaski finds a home at Hobart

June 12, 2018 at 3:06 a.m.

Hobart senior Crissy Gurnaski is no stranger to going with the flow. The first-year Brickie moved from Colorado to Hobart over the summer. What would be a drastic change for...

Senior Joel O'Shea is in his first year swimming for Wheeler. O'Shea, who also runs cross country, is the second youngest of nine siblings.

Swimming notes: Wheeler senior Joel O’Shea an instant success

June 11, 2018 at 7:49 a.m.

When Wheeler's Joel O'Shea gave up hockey to focus exclusively on running track and cross country as a junior, something seemed amiss. Since first grade, O'Shea has been a multiple-sport...

Junior Cameron Klimczak is in her first year at Chesterton after two at South Central.

Swimming notes: Cameron Klimczak makes smooth transition to Chesterton

June 9, 2018 at 3:01 a.m.

When Cameron Klimczak walks into the Chesterton natatorium, she always takes a moment to marvel at her surroundings. She gazes at the many banners listing individual state champions, the record...

Crown Point's Kelsi Artim swims in the 200 yard IM.

Local roundup: Kelsi, Mackenzie Artim a winning combo for Crown Point

June 11, 2018 at 6:59 a.m.

The realization of an era's end is starting to sink in for Crown Point sisters Kelsi and Mackenzie Artim. The area's most decorated duo of swimming sisters will be split...

Michigan City senior Tim Schoof signed to swim at Michigan State before the season. Schoof placed eighth at state in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke last year.

Swimming insider: Michigan State-bound Tim Schoof stays true to school

June 11, 2018 at 6:18 a.m.

Michigan City senior Tim Schoof heard the pitch over and over again. His best chance to reach his full swimming potential would be in a program like Chesterton, Valparaiso or...

Sam Behrend of Valparaiso wins his heat in the 100 yard butterfly.

Local roundup: Valparaiso boys swim to first Highland title since 1998

June 11, 2018 at 7:08 a.m.

Valparaiso senior Isaiah Parrish may have turned in a season-best time in the 200-yard freestyle, but the result didn't sit well with the Vikings swimmer. Highland freshman Ethan Churilla's time...

Crown Point's diving trio is comprised of (left to right) Jade Hensley, Emma VanProoyen and Cara Hubster. Last season, Hensley was the lone girls diver for the Bulldogs.

Swimming notes: Crown Point girls add diving depth

June 12, 2018 at 6:32 a.m.

The transition from swimming to diving didn't come by choice for Crown Point sophomore Cara Hubster. Asthma and swimming don't mix well, so doctors recommended she give up the sport...

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