Rocco Bartolomeo steps forward for Hanover Central. Actually, he races ahead. ‘I won’t be beaten by anybody.’ September 14, 2024 at 12:53 a.m. Bartolomeo made seven catches for 185 yards and three touchdowns as Hanover Central beat Lowell.
Munster’s Maldonado sisters might not get along as opponents. But as teammates? ‘It’s amazing to watch them play.’ September 9, 2024 at 10:24 a.m. The Maldonado sisters are Munster's leaders in goals and assists this season.
Chesterton’s Marissa Roe blocks with the best of them. Try convincing her. ‘Sometimes I can’t comprehend it.’ September 6, 2024 at 11:01 a.m. The 6-foot-1 Roe has 62 blocks, the third most in Indiana, according to MaxPreps.
Ladarrion Newell takes on additional roles for West Side. As he steps forward, ‘everyone follows him.’ September 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Newell, a defensive captain who led West Side in tackles last year, is also making an impact on offense.
Griffith’s Colton Strezo, a 2-way player again, is double trouble: ‘He’s making our football team much better’ August 27, 2024 at 10:47 a.m. Strezo, who was Griffith's quarterback last season, has changed positions and is already making an impact.
Highland defender Kate Robinson, who wrestles, likes to put opponents in a bind: ‘They’re conscious of me’ August 26, 2024 at 11:06 a.m. Highland teammate Casey DiSanto figures Robinson must be frustrating for opposing players.
Boone Grove’s Maria Otero has been a setter and an outside hitter. Both in same match? Just another challenge. August 23, 2024 at 10:18 a.m. The 5-foot-8 Otero, an IU Columbus commit, is switching between the positions in matches this season.
Lake Central standout Olivia Pelot, once a linebacker, is a hard-nosed goalkeeper: ‘She doesn’t have any fear’ August 20, 2024 at 9:58 a.m. Pelot, who played both football and soccer as a freshman, is a confidently aggressive goalkeeper.
Dave Melton’s top 10 girls volleyball teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2024 season August 16, 2024 at 12:04 p.m. Chesterton sophomore outside hitter Luca Bombacino is among the players to watch this season.
Crown Point’s Elisa Algozine, a state qualifier in high jump, brings vertical leap back to volleyball court August 16, 2024 at 11:06 a.m. Algozine, a 5-foot-10 outside hitter, starts her senior season with a spring in her step.