Dave Melton – Page 47

Drew Snouffer has the inside track as a leader for Valparaiso at linebacker

June 2, 2018 at 9:11 p.m.

Entering his third season at Valparaiso University, Drew Snouffer is more relaxed as a junior. But if you go back to his first year on campus, the 6-foot, 230-pound inside...

Lake Central's Carlos Mancera splits Munster defenders Jelani Warner, left, and Jonah Clark during Friday's game.

Bundalo of joy: Zach Bundalo throws 4 TD passes as Lake Central tops Munster

June 2, 2018 at 10:08 p.m.

Lake Central couldn't have started its second drive of the season farther from the end zone. Playing on the road at Munster, the Indians started a drive from inside the...

Valparaiso junior Julia Arnold was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes in fifth grade, and hopes a new pump will help regulate her blood sugar levels better during cross country season.

Girls cross country preview: Julia Arnold gets pumped up for Valparaiso

June 2, 2018 at 10:16 p.m.

Valparaiso junior Julia Arnold is pumped for the start of the season. Of course, some of that excitement comes from returning to a cross-country team that didn't lose a varsity...

The Oilmens' Amir Wright, right, is congratulated after scoring on a single by Chris Baker during the MCL playoffs. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Oilmen’s competitive nature pays off with best season in team history

June 3, 2018 at 1:17 a.m.

Catcher Hunter Thorn was surprisingly calm while leaving the field after the Oilmen fell behind 5-1 Saturday in the decisive Game 3 of their Midwest Collegiate League semifinal series against...

Bloomington ends Oilmen’s season in Midwest Collegiate League semifinals

June 3, 2018 at 1:31 a.m.

The Oilmen's bid for back-to-back Midwest Collegiate League titles is over. It took extra innings, but the No. 4 seed Bloomington Bobcats ended the season of the top-seeded Oilmen with...

Bloomington ends Oilmen’s season in Midwest Collegiate League semifinals

June 3, 2018 at 1:31 a.m.

The Oilmen's bid for back-to-back Midwest Collegiate League titles is over. It took extra innings, but the No. 4 seed Bloomington Bobcats ended the season of the top-seeded Oilmen with...

The Oilmen's Nate Thomas pitches against Bloomington Bobcats on Tuesday. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Bloomington’s ninth-inning rally stuns Oilmen in playoff opener

June 3, 2018 at 2:29 a.m.

Oilmen closer Rory Gard shook his head in disbelief. "I couldn't tell you (what happened)," the Lake Central product said. "I had a good pregame bullpen session and I felt...

Lake Central graduate Joe Graziano is 3-1 with a 1.16 ERA for the Oilmen this summer. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Pitching-rich Oilmen set sights on Midwest Collegiate League title

June 3, 2018 at 2:49 a.m.

Oilmen pitcher Nate Thomas said any chance to pitch in Game 1 of a playoff series is an opportunity worth embracing. "No matter what level it is, it always gets...

Eventual winner Bill Smitka tees off on the second hole during Sunday's final round of the Lake-Porter Golf Classic. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Bill Smitka ends drought, cruises to win in Lake-Porter Golf Classic

June 3, 2018 at 3:03 a.m.

Bill Smitka couldn't remember the last time he'd won a tournament. The Munster High School boys and girls golf coach said he'd won the Gary Amateur before, but couldn't pinpoint...

Jason Buffone sinks his putt on the 16th hole Saturday during the Lake-Porter Golf Classic at Palmira Golf Club. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Jason Buffone aims for another Lake-Porter title before window closes

June 3, 2018 at 3:19 a.m.

Jason Buffone knows his opportunities to play golf are dwindling. With a second child born in December and a third on the way, the 2001 Lake Central graduate was already...

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