Amid changes, league favorite Valparaiso seeks return to NCAA Tournament
An eventful offseason for Valparaiso resulted in the dawn of a new era and set the stage for the fitting conclusion of a historic career. Matt Lottich is the Crusaders'...
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Brandon James rises to occasion as Hobart ends wait for sectional title
For two hours, sometimes three, virtually every day over the summer, Brandon James practiced unrelated to team workouts. The Hobart senior wide receiver/cornerback drilled with classmates Jared Zanolla and Mickey...
Lexus Williams, Valparaiso win exhibition game in Matt Lottich’s debut
Though Valparaiso's game against Hillsdale on Saturday night was just an exhibition, it was meaningful for Lexus Williams. The junior point guard started the Crusaders' 78-63 win at the Athletics-Recreation...
Penn mightier than LaPorte: Slicers put up fight but fall in sectional final
On the surface, Penn's 42-21 win at LaPorte in Friday night's Class 6A Sectional 2 championship game might look like just another routine outing for the Kingsmen against a Region...
Davion Ervin-Poindexter bulks up to grab tailback spot for Merrillville
Davion Ervin-Poindexter's potential was evident. But there had been impediments standing in the way of Merrillville's junior running back from fulfilling it. Last season, he was on the depth chart...
Andrean wins Class A state title in girls soccer, a first for the Region
Senior stopper Logan Bosak explained Andrean's mantra. "It's 212 degrees — you need that one extra degree to push through and do something else and make history," Bosak said. The...
Heart of a champion: Owen Hallas, Chesterton fight to end in state final loss
INDIANAPOLIS — Not until Saturday's final whistle did Chesterton stop playing. And the Trojans were prepared to continue playing after it sounded. But it wasn't enough as they fell 2-1...
Ryan Bolda stars in start at quarterback as Crown Point edges Lake Central
After experiencing a combination of emotions during the week, Ryan Bolda was all smiles Friday night. The junior quarterback made his first start of the season in a Class 6A...
Kiera Markham anchors defense as Andrean sweeps to state title game
On track to start as a freshman, Kiera Markham tore the ACL and meniscus in her right knee during a workout before the season. Since returning from that serious injury,...
Top ‘Dog: Healthy Derek O’Dell having standout season for state-bound Chesterton
The season began in frustrating fashion for Chesterton's Derek O'Dell. He had an enlarged spleen and other symptoms associated with mononucleosis, but tests came back negative. It could have been...