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Lake Central's Kyle Blum, left, looks to pass away from Munster's Tyler Zabrecky during a game on Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2018.

Luka strikes: Sophomore guard Luka Balac’s breakout effort powers Munster past Lake Central

December 18, 2018 at 9:42 p.m.

Luka Balac is finally healthy. That’s bad news for Munster opponents. The 6-foot-3 sophomore guard produced 12 points and 10 rebounds Tuesday night as the Mustangs took a 47-37 victory...

Munster guard Jevon Morris, center, tries to break past East Chicago guard Shammon Williams, right, and guard DeVeyon Blacknell during a game on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Boys basketball notes: Munster’s Jevon Morris shines in final regular-season ‘home’ game at East Chicago

December 13, 2018 at 6:02 p.m.

It was a happy homecoming for Munster’s Jevon Morris. Morris, a 6-foot-2 senior guard, made a 3-pointer with 2.2 seconds left last Friday to give the Mustangs a 57-55 victory...

Chesterton forward Jake Wadding, right, tries to get a shot off past East Chicago Central forward Chris Okeke during a game on Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2018.

Wadding wades in: Jake Wadding hits pair of 3-pointers to power Chesterton past East Chicago Central

December 11, 2018 at 9:53 p.m.

Jake Wadding came into the season with a clear mission. Take the 3-point shot when it was available. The 6-foot-4 junior forward showed his new look Tuesday night in Chesterton’s...

Merrillville's Keon Thompson controls the ball during a game against Andrean on Saturday, Dec. 8, 2018.

Stress release: Rishard Balkcom finds his stride in Merrillville’s win over Andrean

December 11, 2018 at 6:17 p.m.

It was time for Rishard Balkcom to be at ease. The Merrillville senior did against Andrean on Saturday in 72-67 victory. Getting comfortable helped the 6-foot-5 forward score a game-high...

Hammond, 21st Century disciplined by IHSAA after flare-up in girls basketball game

December 11, 2018 at 6:13 p.m.

21st Century athletic director Ricky Haskins decided to accept sanctions from the IHSAA rather rather than contest them after an incident Wednesday in a girls basketball game against Hammond. “We...

Whiting's Nino Barbosa returns a punt 70 yards for a touchdown against Clark during the first half of a game on Saturday, Aug. 19, 2017.

El Nino: Whiting’s Nino Barbosa is the 2018 Post-Tribune Football Defensive Player of the Year

December 11, 2018 at 6:07 p.m.

On his first day of freshman football practice, Whiting’s Nino Barbosa weighed 110 pounds. He was 5-foot-1. Now a senior, Barbosa recalled looking at some of the players who were...

Andrean quarterback Zack Merrill delivers a pass against Lowell during a game on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018.

Transformation: Andrean’s Zack Merrill is the Post-Tribune’s Football Offensive Player of the Year

December 11, 2018 at 6:06 p.m.

Along with quarterback coach Tommy Finn, Andrean coach Chris Skinner mapped out some goals for Zack Merrill last year during weekly lunch sessions. One of them was to be named...

Andrean's Nick Flesher, right, tries to evade a tackle by Lowell defensive back Tyler Wildman during a game on Friday, Oct. 5, 2018.

Announcing the 2018 Post-Tribune Football All-Area Team

December 11, 2018 at 6:06 p.m.

First Team Offense Jarred Craft School: Valparaiso. Year: Senior. Position: Offensive line. Highlights: Named all-conference. Nick Flesher School: Andrean. Year: Sophomore. Position: Wide receiver. Highlights: Caught 79 passes. Jesse Harper...

Bishop Noll's Brandon Scott, right, goes up for a shot against Griffith during a game on Friday, Dec. 7, 2018.

Rock, paper, scissors, Scott: Brandon Scott buries a 3-pointer at OT buzzer as Bishop Noll tops Griffith

December 11, 2018 at 6:01 p.m.

Hitting rock bottom can work out for a team. Bishop Noll will test that theory going forward after defeating Griffith 70-68 in overtime Friday night. It couldn’t have been much...

Valparaiso coach Bill Marshall calls a play during theCclass 6A sectional finals at Penn on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

Fit with Bill: Valparaiso’s Bill Marshall is the 2018 Post-Tribune Football Coach of the Year

December 11, 2018 at 6:14 p.m.

Bill Marshall never wavered, even after he was passed up for the job. The 2018 Post-Tribune Football Coach of the Year was all-in for Valparaiso. That included a tumultuous four-month...

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