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Maisyn Klimczak, left, and her sister Jaclyn each had four wins for first-place Chesterton at the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet.

Sister act: Maisyn and Jaclyn Kimlczak lead Chesterton swimmers to 20th straight Duneland title

January 13, 2019 at 7:09 p.m.

In his 38th season as head coach for the Chesterton girls’ and boys’ swim programs, Kevin Kinel has had his fair share of talented brothers and sisters. Jaclyn Klimczak, a...

Boiler up: Purdue signee Jack Smith wants to raise stakes at swimming state meet for Michigan City

January 8, 2019 at 6:37 p.m.

Michigan City’s Jack Smith recalled being in sixth grade when his journey as a swimmer took a dramatic detour. Smith spent three years out of the pool, and wasn’t even...

Lake Central's Michaela Spears swims the 200-yard individual medley during the Highland Invitational on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019.

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Gone swimmingly: Michaela Spears and Maggie DePirro fuel Lake Central’s repeat at Highland Invitational

January 5, 2019 at 6:53 p.m.

Over the winter break, Lake Central junior Michaela Spears said she really put more focus on her tempo training. Spears used a tempo trainer, which can be described as a...

Morgan Township's Cody Maxwell looks to pass during a Porter County Tournament game against Westville on Monday, Jan. 21, 2018.

Maxwell’s house: Senior guard Cody Maxwell lights it up from 3-point range for Morgan Township

January 3, 2019 at 4:51 p.m.

Cody Maxwell confirmed he has always worn his emotions on his sleeve for Morgan Township. Sometimes, it gets the best of him. As one of three seniors on the team,...

‘Another’ Artim: Crown Point junior Jordan Artim building on the legacy of sisters Mackenzie and Kelsi

December 29, 2018 at 3:11 p.m.

As the youngest of three sisters, Crown Point junior Jordan Artim is no stranger to hearing certain phrases. It’s usually something along the lines of “oh, you’re another Artim” after...

Munster's Tony Bohling swims in the 200-yard individual medley during the Northwest Crossroads Conference at Merrillville on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

Up Bohling’s alley: Munster senior Tony Bohling shows an ability to swim every event at a high level

December 18, 2018 at 8:27 p.m.

When checking the heat sheet before a swim meet, Munster senior Tony Bohling makes sure to do more than just a quick scan for his name. Bohling has a good...

Kouts' Anthony Norman, right, takes a shot while being guarded by Westville's Elliot Bogart during the game on Friday, Dec. 14, 2018.

McCormick’s place: Junior forward Connor McCormick comes off bench to spark Kouts in rout of Westville

December 15, 2018 at 2:49 p.m.

Kouts junior Connor McCormick knows his role. While it’s not a glamourous one, the 6-foot-2 forward relishes his spot as the team’s sixth man. “I want to be that energy...

Lake Central's Maggie DePirro swims the butterfly portion of the 200-yard individual medley on Saturday, Feb. 3, 2018.

CJ Peters’ top 5 teams and top 10 girls swimmers from the Region for the 2018-19 season

December 11, 2018 at 4:57 p.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Chesterton: The Trojans finished sixth at state last season and bring back sisters Jaclyn and Maisyn Klimczak as well as Lauren Unruh — all of whom...

Chesterton's Maisyn Klimczak competes in the 200-yard freestyle at the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2018.

Just the beginning: Chesterton’s Maisyn Klimczak aims to build on breakout freshman season

December 11, 2018 at 4:57 p.m.

Chesterton coach Kevin Kinel has had his share of standout freshmen swimmers. What perhaps separated Maisyn Klimczak was a mindset beyond her years that helped her qualify for the state...

Chesterton's Andrew Alders, left, shakes hands with teammate Lucas Piunti after the 200-yard IM at the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet on Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018.

CJ Peters’ top five boys swimming teams, 10 individuals to watch in Northwest Indiana for 2018-19 season

December 12, 2018 at 1:27 a.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Chesterton: A perennial state contender, the Trojans graduated Nick Hanas and Justin Wallar from a team that placed fourth at state last season. Winners of 21...

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