Dave Melton

Whenever Griffith senior Cole Cervantes’ wrestling season ends, he may take a whole two weeks off. That’ll be a new development for Griffith’s 152-pounder, a three-sport athlete who also plays...

Portage junior Ty Haskins used to be a passive, defensive wrestler. He was timid during matches and afraid to take any offensive risks. “Then my coaches started beating into my...

There was only so much Valparaiso senior Nate Aerts could do from the bench Friday night. The 6-foot-7 wing left the game early in the second quarter with a pair...

Merrillville senior Rishard Balkcom believes he has another gear left for the final few months of his high school career. “I feel like I have more to give to my...

Before sophomore Alexie Westfall left for the state meet, Crown Point coach Branden Lorek had a message for her. “Don’t come back without a title,” Lorek said. Consider it done....

Top 3 Teams 1. Chesterton: The Trojans are the favorite to win another team state title, returning every gymnast who contributed to Chesterton’s state-winning score of 114.4 at the state...

Ask Chesterton senior Jordan Bush about the last gymnastics season and her mind goes to the floor. “It was something I was building up the entire year,” Bush said. “When...

Merrillville senior Drew Bailey almost quit. But moments like the one at Saturday’s Duneland Athletic Conference Meet in Michigan City reminded the 220-pound wrestler he made the right decision. “I...

Lighthouse coach Nick Moore pointed out his team’s success comes down to one word. “Hustle,” he said. Moore offered the same answer Friday night when asked about what led to...

The basketball career of Valparaiso senior Max Otterbacher nearly ended before the start of his junior season. The 6-foot-4 wing is glad it didn’t. “It’s the best decision I’ve ever...