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VU's Ryan Markoff, left, attempts a catch while being defended by Christian Campbell during Saturday's spring game.

Bailey’s barrage: Gessinger one of few to best a dominant defense in VU’s spring football game

May 1, 2018 at 7:16 p.m.

Valparaiso wide receiver Bailey Gessinger didn't see much time on offense last season. The 5-foot-10, 165-pound Gessinger, a sophomore from Napanee in north central Indiana, had just eight catches for...

Chesterton coach Maggie Wolgamot on Boston Marathon: ‘It’s the Super Bowl’ for long-distance runners

December 14, 2018 at 12:23 p.m.

Chesterton cross country coach Maggie Wolgamot has been in six marathons during her running career, but she said she never has been in one like Monday's Boston Marathon. "It's the...

Wheeler’s Jose Diaz says ‘we’re not just a basketball state’ after leading Team Indiana in wrestling showdown

December 14, 2018 at 11:41 a.m.

Wheeler senior Jose Diaz was one of the 13 Indiana wrestlers who wanted to make a statement Saturday night. "We're not just a basketball state," Diaz said. "Indiana showed up."...

Crown Point's Hannah Wylie has two all-state medals in track, including one from last year when she ran on the fifth-place 3,200-meter relay team.

Hannah Wylie grows into becoming the senior citizen of Crown Point track team

December 14, 2018 at 11:32 a.m.

Crown Point senior Hannah Wylie hasn't acted like a stereotypical teenager during high school. "When I was a freshman, I got 'Team Grandma' as my award," she said, laughing. "I've...

Former NCAA champion Angel Escobedo comes full circle, takes over as Indiana wrestling coach

December 14, 2018 at 10:34 a.m.

During his lengthy wrestling career, Griffith graduate Angel Escobedo wasn't thinking much about a future in coaching. "I really thought I was going to wrestle forever," he said. "When you're...

Merrillville senior Alysa Coleman was a state qualifier last spring in the 200 and 400 meters and the 1,600 relay.

Morehead State recruit Alysa Coleman puts Merrillville’s sprinters on the map

May 2, 2018 at 1:59 a.m.

As a freshman, Merrillville senior Alysa Coleman made a quick impression on her coaches. The first time head coach Kelly Kratz saw Coleman on the track, she turned to assistant...

Valparaiso's Madison Ochs winds up for her discus throw during action last season.

Taking a look at the top 5 teams and top 15 individuals in the Region for girls track

December 14, 2018 at 10:27 a.m.

The top 5 teams and top 15 individuals for the Region in girls track: Top 5 Teams 1. Crown Point: Gone are 11-time state medalist Kristen LaCosse (Hawaii) and 2017...

Chesterton sprinter Braden Corzan won three medals at the state track meet as a junior.

Chesterton sets pace in Duneland Athletic Conference, area boys track

December 14, 2018 at 10:03 a.m.

Top 5 Teams 1. Chesterton: The Trojans led the local contingent at last year's state meet by finishing fourth. They return one of the state's top sprinters in senior Braden...

Andrean junior Cameron Williams was a state qualifier in the 110-meter hurdles last season.

He’s got next: Andrean junior Cameron Williams aims to be region’s next state hurdles champ

December 14, 2018 at 10:03 a.m.

Andrean junior Cameron Williams sees the opening. Williams qualified for state last season in the 110-meter hurdles, where he faced stiff competition. But Portage's Daveon Finley, who won the title...

Chesterton's Jordan Bush competes on the bars during the Chesterton Sectional. She finished first on floor at the state meet.

Announcing the 2017-18 Post-Tribune Girls Gymnastics All-Area Team

December 14, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

First team Jordan Bush, Chesterton, junior: Finished first on floor (9.825), second on vault (9.7) and fourth in all-around (38.05) at state. Sophie Hunzelman, Chesterton, sophomore: Repeated as the state's...

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