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Hammond fans watch their team in action against Mishawaka Marian.

Hammond finishes 10-2 after sectional loss to Mishawaka Marian

June 16, 2018 at 12:12 p.m.

MISHAWAKA — One by one, Hammond's coaches addressed the players, who huddled around on one knee listening intently. The coaches talked about how proud they were. About how the Wildcats...

Alec Peters stars for Valparaiso in exhibition basketball game

June 16, 2018 at 12:12 p.m.

From the moment he stepped on the court at the Athletics-Recreation Center, Alec Peters seemed to have a scowl on his face. When he got fouled hard midway through the...

Purdue cornerback Anthony Brown (right) breaks up a pass intended for Nebraska wide receiver Brandon Reilly last week.

Purdue still has ‘so much to prove’ after victory over Nebraska

June 16, 2018 at 12:13 p.m.

When Purdue's team met on Sunday night following its 55-45 win over Nebraska on Saturday, the energy level remained high and the focus was sharp. The Boilermakers recorded their second...

Valparaiso's Alec Peters, second from left, huddles with teammates between plays against Detroit in the final minutes of play during their game held at the ARC last season.

Experienced, eager Valparaiso dives into live competition

June 16, 2018 at 12:43 p.m.

After four weeks of practice, Valparaiso was ready for a fresh perspective. Actually, it took even less time for the Crusaders to reach that point. "After you beat up on...

Purdue tight end Jordan Jurasevich, a Crown Point graduate, makes a catch in the end zone for touchdown in front of Nebraska defensive back Aaron Williams during the second half Saturday in West Lafayette, Ind. Purdue defeated Nebraska 55-45.

Purdue breaks through, beats Nebraska in Big Ten to snap losing streak

June 16, 2018 at 12:11 p.m.

WEST LAFAYETTE — Has Purdue "blown the lid off" with Saturday's breakthrough? It certainly remains to be seen. But there were plenty of smiles among the Boilermakers, much joy and...

Portage quarterback Anthony Maceo tries to dodge past Merrillville linebacker JoRale Wheeler.

Isaiah Thornton’s late TD run lifts Merrillville past Portage for sectional title

June 16, 2018 at 12:50 p.m.

With its offense slowed for much of Friday night's Class 6A Sectional 1 final against Portage, Merrillville turned to Isaiah Thornton at crunch time. The senior running back had eight...

Purdue running back Markell Jones gains yardage during a loss at Wisconsin.

After ‘decompressing’ during bye week, Purdue focuses on stretch run

June 16, 2018 at 1:08 p.m.

With five straight losses since a lone win over Indiana State, Purdue welcomed its bye week. "You need to get a rest and drop your shoulders a little bit," Boilermakers...

With 3:48 remaining in the second overtime, Lake Central's Noah Osearo, left, can only watch as the ball sails by him and into the goal.

Lake Central resurgence stopped by Harrison in semifinals of semistate

June 16, 2018 at 1:19 p.m.

WARSAW — In talking to his team before games, Lake Central coach Jereme Rainwater reminds the players about the amount of work they have done since summer conditioning. The six-mile...

Crown Point quarterback Artie Equihua runs the ball as Merrillville defensive back Sean Roche attempts to head him off.

D.J. Wilkins moves Merrillville past Crown Point in 6A playoff opener

June 16, 2018 at 1:23 p.m.

Merrillville figured its game against Crown Point in Friday night's Class 6A Sectional 1 opener would be significantly closer than the teams' Duneland Athletic Conference matchup during the regular season....

Andrean's Danielle Tazic (red) takes a shot on goal dukring a game against Munster.

Andrean junior Danielle Tazic leaving her mark on program

June 16, 2018 at 1:33 p.m.

Before the 2013 season, then-59ers girls coach Tony Pagorek called freshman Danielle Tazic the "new face of Andrean soccer." Two years later, and it's clear that Pagorek, who now coaches...

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