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Crown Point forward Sasha Stefanovic puts the ball up while drawing pressure from Lowell forward Noah Durr on Friday.

A senior’s night: Purdue recruit Sasha Stefanovic powers Crown Point past Lowell

June 5, 2018 at 7:38 p.m.

Playing in his final home game at Crown Point, senior guard/forward Sasha Stefanovic had all the motivation he needed. "There were a lot of people out there," he said. "I...

Senior Maya Tobin has progressed from being her own gymnastics coach to becoming an all-around competitor during her Lake Central career.

Girls gymnastics notes: Maya Tobin takes unique path to success for Lake Central

June 5, 2018 at 7:35 p.m.

By the end of middle school, Lake Central senior Maya Tobin had burned out on volleyball. And when a new sport piqued her interest, Tobin didn't have time to look...

Purdue Northwest's Shae Rhonehouse goes up to score against Olivet Nazarene on Wednesday.

Shae Rhonehouse, Michaela Kikendall help Purdue Northwest slow down Olivet

June 5, 2018 at 8:14 p.m.

After Wednesday's marathon of a basketball game, Purdue Northwest sophomore Michaela Kikendall said it wouldn't be taking her long to fall asleep. "Probably immediately," the 5-foot-9 guard said with a...

Chesterton's Andrew Davison controls Warren Central's Tristen Tonte en route to winning the 195-pound state title on Saturday.

Chesterton wrestler Andrew Davison matches his dad’s state championship

June 5, 2018 at 9:18 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — Before every practice, Andrew Davison looked at the same board inside the wrestling room at Chesterton listing the Trojans' state champions. One name appeared twice: Andrew's father, Keith...

Portage’s Ismael Cornejo pulls off first-round upset at wrestling state meet

June 5, 2018 at 9:36 p.m.

INDIANAPOLIS — When the brackets for the state meet were revealed last Sunday, Portage junior Ismael Cornejo drew top-ranked Burk VanHorn of Franklin in the first round of the 170-pound...

Girls gymnastics notes: Michigan City’s Meghan Miller ready for conference meet

June 5, 2018 at 9:33 p.m.

Michigan City sophomore Meghan Miller can attest to the grind of the high school gymnastics season. On this particular day, Miller was in street clothes, resting a pair of ankle...

Chesterton junior Lucas Davison, top, won the Crown Point Regional at 182 pounds.

Wrestling notes: Chesterton’s Diego Lemley gets to state with friends’ help

June 5, 2018 at 9:45 p.m.

Chesterton junior Diego Lemley described his friends with words that would sound out of place anywhere except a wrestling room. "We just love kicking the crap out of each other,"...

St. Francis' Charnelle Reed, left, attempts a 3-point shot over Purdue Northwest's Cassidy Deno.

Dominant Cassidy: Deno looks to cap off stunning career for Purdue Northwest

June 5, 2018 at 10:53 p.m.

Approaching the final games of her college career, Purdue Northwest senior Cassidy Deno had a hard time grasping everything she's accomplished. "It's been an amazing experience here," Deno said. "I've...

Eli Pokorney wins at 220 as Chesterton takes first semistate title since 1989

June 5, 2018 at 11:32 p.m.

The East Chicago Central Semistate was going to be different for Chesterton sophomore Eli Pokorney. "We had a talk with him last week," Trojans coach Chris Joll said. "And it...

Purdue Northwest's Cassidy Deno attempts to put back her own miss while drawing a foul from St. Francis guard Angelica Osusky on Wednesday.

Purdue Northwest just misses upset of NAIA top-ranked St. Francis

June 6, 2018 at 12:10 a.m.

Purdue Northwest senior Darien Thompson wasn't sulking after an overtime loss to the top team in NAIA Division II. "This just gives us more determination to get in the gym...

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