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Andrean’s girls soccer season ends in PK shootout at semistate

June 16, 2018 at 1:18 p.m.

The sudden rain that ensued as Andrean's Stephanie Verkuilen lined up to take a penalty kick seemed all too fitting. Seconds after the precipitation began Saturday, Verkuilen's shot trickled wide...

Morton's Lorenzo Topps (4) with a 17-yard pass reception for a touchdown in the second quarter.

Morton meets expectations with first-round playoff win over Highland

June 16, 2018 at 1:35 p.m.

From the moment Morton players stepped on the field for Monday's practice, they knew this was no ordinary work week. A 5-4 regular season may be acceptable — or even...

Local Roundup: Valparaiso can’t stack up to senior-laden Dayton

June 16, 2018 at 1:56 p.m.

As Valparaiso coach Dave Cecchini watched visiting Dayton operate on Saturday, he could only hope that he was receiving a glimpse of his team's future. The Flyers proved why they're...

Led by running game, defense, Michigan City rallies to beat Crown Point

June 16, 2018 at 1:57 p.m.

In the big picture, Friday's regular-season finale was a meaningless tune-up for postseason play. Nothing more than sixth place in the Duneland Athletic Conference was at stake. But the emotion...

Branden Delvalle recovery turns tide as Chesterton blanks Crown Point

June 16, 2018 at 2:05 p.m.

Just when Crown Point had Chesterton on the ropes, the Trojans' defense did exactly what it has done all season long. Chesterton yet again came up with a big play...

Griffith's Megan Miller (2) takes a shot on goal.

Local Roundup: Sierra Hinkel, Jennifer Sheehan lead Highland into sectional final

June 16, 2018 at 2:31 p.m.

Communication has become almost telepathic for Highland girls soccer teammates Sierra Hinkel and Jennifer Sheehan. No words need to be spoken for each to know what the other is thinking....

LaPorte tight end Scott Cooper attempts to fend off Crown Point linebacker Cameron Watson.

Chris ‘The Juice’ Juszkiewicz runs loose as LaPorte downs Crown Point

June 16, 2018 at 3:06 p.m.

Running backs have become a seemingly renewable resource for LaPorte football coach Dave Sharpe. When all-time leading rusher Charles Salary graduated after last season, the Slicers had Dion Williams in...

Valparaiso linebacker Alex Green, left, takes down San Diego tight end Ross Dwelley on Saturday.

San Diego offense shows Valparaiso defense the ‘money’

June 16, 2018 at 3:05 p.m.

When the defense forces a third-down situation, Valparaiso's players on the sidelines instantly come to life. The Crusaders jump up and down and flash the "money sign" popularized by Johnny...

Lake Central quarterback Ethan Darter led the Indians to a blowout win Friday over Michigan City, winning 40-6.

Ethan Darter delivers to three key receivers in Lake Central rout

June 15, 2018 at 7:37 a.m.

Numbers that would be eye-popping for most have become routine for Lake Central quarterback Ethan Darter. Darter went 24-of-33 for 396 yards Friday to lead Lake Central to a 40-6...

Lowell transfer Gordon Sharkey lifts Andrean past Hobart

June 15, 2018 at 8:10 a.m.

The wait was agonizing. For 365 days, Andrean's Gordon Sharkey could not participate in the game he loves. "I've never felt so terrible in my life," he said. "I wanted...

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