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Highland's Ethan Churilla competes in the 200-yard freestyle on Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018.

Fast times: Northwestern recruit Ethan Churilla of Highland eyes state sprint title

December 12, 2018 at 1:26 a.m.

Ethan Churilla enjoyed a true breakout season as a junior. The Highland standout finished third at the state meet in the 50-yard freestyle for the second straight season, and improved...

Turnaround artist: Valparaiso’s Rob Cespedes is the 2018 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer Coach of the Year

December 12, 2018 at 1:13 a.m.

After opening the season 1-2, Valparaiso headed into a game against two-time defending Class 3A state champion Penn. It was important to get back on track. The Vikings downed the...

Wheeler's Riley Garcia, right, battles against Lafayette Central Catholic during the Class 1A girls soccer semistate at Kokomo on Saturday, Oct. 20, 2018.

Introducing the 2018 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer All-Area Team

December 12, 2018 at 1:08 a.m.

First Team Janci Courtaney School: Valparaiso. Year: Senior. Position: Midfielder. Accolades: All-conference, conference MVP, first team all-district and first team all-state. Key stats: 17 goals, 11 assists. Alice Foley School:...

Wheeler's Lyric Green (12) and Evansville Mater Dei's Emma Lamble (8) battle to get to the ball during the second half of the Class 1A state championship game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2018.

A star is reborn: Wheeler’s Lyric Green is the 2018 Post-Tribune Girls Soccer Player of the Year

December 12, 2018 at 12:57 a.m.

During a team camp in July at Butler, Wheeler coach Bryan Murray noticed senior forward Lyric Green wasn’t being herself. She’s a star. But the light was gone. “She wasn’t...

Michigan City's Lyric McFarrin (2) lunges for yardage against Concord during a Class 5A regional championship game on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Magnificent McFarrin: Senior back rushes for five touchdowns as Michigan City wins regional

December 11, 2018 at 9:23 p.m.

With about five minutes to go in the first half, Michigan City trailed Concord 21-20. Then the Lyric McFarrin show kicked into full gear. Aided by the return of senior...

Michigan City's Justin Wozniak, left, is tackled by Chesterton's Max Rodriguez during a game on Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018.

‘Beast’ mode: Senior defensive end/tight end Justin Wozniak makes impact for Michigan City

December 11, 2018 at 7:59 p.m.

Michigan City coach Phil Mason put it plainly and succinctly when describing Justin Wozniak, a senior defensive end and tight end. “He’s just a beast, man,” Mason said. Wozniak, not...

Valparaiso's Jake Evans is grabbed by Merrillville's Marc Guererro during a regular-season game on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.

Double trouble: Jake Evans making a difference as a blocker and receiver for Valparaiso at tight end

December 12, 2018 at 11:44 a.m.

Having played on the offensive line growing up, Valparaiso senior Jake Evans is no stranger to being at the point of attack. But as his body started to change, it...

Wheeler's Lauren Putz is awarded the Mental Attitude Award after the Class A state championship game on Saturday, Oct. 28, 2018.

‘It was an absolute dream’: Alaina Hill and Wheeler lose 1-0 in Class A state final to Evansville Mater Dei

October 27, 2018 at 7:14 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — As she sat on the bus Saturday morning heading to the Class A state championship game, Wheeler’s Alaina Hill said her stomach was in knots from nerves. All...

At 5-foot-10, Wheeler junior Sydney Eden provides an imposing presence in the center of a defense that has allowed just 12 goals in 22 games.

Last line of defense: Sydney Eden stands tall for state-bound Wheeler girls soccer

December 12, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

As good as the Wheeler offense has been with 145 goals, the defense has perhaps flown under the radar despite boasting just as impressive stats. The Bearcats have allowed only...

Rensselaer's Aidan Stevens (13) breaks a tackle while running the ball during a game on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Aided by Aidan: Aidan Stevens turns into the workhorse as Rensselaer grounds out win in sectional opener

December 12, 2018 at 9:35 a.m.

With Delphi entering the Class 2A Sectional 35 opener unbeaten, averaging 42 points and 350 yards, Rensselaer wanted to play keep away with its ground game. The game plan was...

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