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Sophomore Abby Smith has been one of the Merrillville's top all-around performers after coming back from a preseason injury.

Merrillville’s Abby Smith uses ‘phenomenal’ work ethic to regain top form

December 14, 2018 at 9:24 p.m.

A lifelong gymnast, Merrillville sophomore Abby Smith usually loves every second she's in the gym. But during the first month of this season, that wasn't the case. "I was mad...

Lowell’s Andres Moreno gets ‘mind in the right place’ at wrestling state meet

December 14, 2018 at 8:52 p.m.

Lowell junior Andres Moreno said he was too hesitant during the first period Friday night. Coach Bobby Howard saw it, too. "(Howard) told me, 'Welcome to Indy,'" Moreno said. "That's...

Munster senior Cody Crary missed most of the regular season with a left knee injury, but turned it on in the postseason to earn his first career state finals berth.

Ride of his life: Time on stationary bike pays off for Munster wrestler Cody Crary

December 14, 2018 at 8:25 p.m.

There are two stationary bikes sitting in a dimly lit corner of the Munster wrestling room. One of the bikes has a timer mounted between the handlebars. The other one...

Portage's Anthony Maceo breaks through Merrillville defense before running to score the first touchdown of the game during a game last season.

Portage’s Anthony Maceo headlines incoming recruiting class for VU football

December 14, 2018 at 8:04 p.m.

After losing a wrestling match earlier this winter, Portage senior Anthony Maceo realized he had reached a crossroads. "I knew I could beat that guy, but my shoulder was holding...

Chesterton's Eli Pokorney, top, controls South Bend Washington's Isaiah McWilliams in the 285-pound championship match at Saturday's East Chicago Central Semistate.

2 to 1: Chesterton’s Eli Pokorney wins battle of top-ranked wrestlers

December 14, 2018 at 7:57 p.m.

Chesterton junior Eli Pokorney knew who'd be waiting for him in the championship round. "In my mind, I want to say that I'm first and believe that I'm first," Pokorney...

Crown Point sophomore Madison Rolle is tied for the team lead with an all-around score of 36.325.

Sophomore Madison Rolle goes on a roll in the all-around for Crown Point

May 24, 2018 at 8:33 a.m.

Crown Point sophomore Madison Rolle casually scrolled down the list of injuries she's racked up in high school. "I have a dislocated rib head in my back that keeps dislocating,"...

Portage's Kasper McIntosh has his arm raised after winning the conference championship last season. The Minnesota commit is ranked No. 11 in the nation.

Minnesota commit Kasper McIntosh not worried anymore about national rankings

December 14, 2018 at 7:03 p.m.

It used to seem so important for Portage senior Kasper McIntosh. After any big tournament or after any big victory, the 145-pound wrestler would visit the FloWrestling website and check...

Chesterton's Diego Lemley, left, and Crown Point's Oszkar Kasch compete during Saturday's 160-pound finals at the Crown Point Regional.

Crown Point’s Oszkar Kasch goes on the offensive in winning regional title

December 14, 2018 at 6:49 p.m.

Crown Point senior Oszkar Kasch has been wrestling against Chesterton's Diego Lemley for a long time. When the two met for the 160-pound championship at Saturday's Crown Point Regional, Kasch...

Chesterton freshman Mia Pak posted a 38.2 all-around score during Tuesday's dual meet with Valparaiso for the fourth-highest score in the state this season.

Mia Pak stacks up among best as a freshman for state powerhouse Chesterton

December 14, 2018 at 6:43 p.m.

High school freshmen can be intimidated in their debut season, fearful of how they'll handle the competition at the varsity level. Chesterton's Mia Pak is not one of those freshmen....

Girl power: Portage freshman Kaylee Adams wins state title in wrestling

December 15, 2018 at 2:20 a.m.

Portage freshman Kaylee Adams always wanted to wrestle, but there was one major obstacle in her way. "I kept asking my parents if I could wrestle, but they kept telling...

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