Mike Hutton – Page 15

Andrean's John Carrothers shoots the ball during a game at home against Lake Central on Monday, Nov. 19, 2018.

Big John: Carrothers scores 10 points in third quarter as Andrean pulls away from Lake Central

December 11, 2018 at 11:36 p.m.

If Andrean needs someone to get to work inside, it turns to John Carrothers. Carrothers, a 6-foot-3 senior, has played varsity for three years. He knows what needs to be...

Michigan City's Robert Jefferson (38) hits New Palestine's Zach Neligh (11) during the second half of the Class 5A semistate game on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018.

Picked off: Four interceptions put Michigan City behind eight-ball in semistate loss to New Palestine

December 11, 2018 at 11:10 p.m.

NEW PALESTINE — Michigan City had to be nearly perfect to have a chance Saturday against New Palestine. The Wolves weren’t. The Dragons defeated Michigan City 35-10 in a Class...

Valparaiso's Brandon Newman eyes the referee after a call during the Class 4A Regional 1 game against Elkhart Memorial on Saturday, March 10, 2018.

Mike Hutton’s top 10 teams and top 20 players to watch for the 2018-2019 boys basketball season

December 11, 2018 at 11:15 p.m.

Top 10 Teams 1. Valparaiso: Vikings (20-6) are loaded, and they aren’t just the best team in the area but one of the best in the state. Brandon Newman (25.9...

Bowman's Amari Sherrod drives the ball past West Side's Jaylin Hughes during a game on Friday, Jan. 5, 2018.

Hutton: Healthy, focused Amari Sherrod plans to make it a boys basketball season to remember for Bowman

December 11, 2018 at 11:08 p.m.

This is going to be the year for Bowman’s Amari Sherrod. It has to be. He’s a senior. “It’s all about getting up and down I-65,” Sherrod said, grinning. If...

Valparaiso running back Jesse Harper, left, tries to break free of a tackle by Carmel safety Nate Frey during the Class 6A semistate on Friday, Nov. 16, 2018.

End of the line: CJ Opperman and Valparaiso denied by Carmel with 14-10 loss in Class 6A semistate

December 11, 2018 at 11:02 p.m.

Valparaiso couldn’t punch it in one more time. The Vikings’ defense, which entered allowing just over nine points per game, also met its match Friday night in a 14-10 loss...

Bishop Noll’s Jerry Vlasic remembered as a classy and innovative coach who believed in a wide-open offense

December 11, 2018 at 10:43 p.m.

Wally Kasprzycki remembers the one quality Jerry Vlasic possessed that had nothing to do with football. He made everyone feel special, whether it was the janitor or the bishop. “It’s...

Valparaiso's Jesse Harper, left, congratulates Jackson Kurth (26) on a touchdown during a Class 6A sectional final on Friday, Nov. 2, 2018.

Football notes: Jackson Kurth shakes off sprained ankle to churn out 100-yard games for Valparaiso

December 11, 2018 at 10:41 p.m.

Valparaiso’s Jackson Kurth is making up for lost time. Some of it was his own doing. Some he couldn’t control. Doesn’t matter now. The senior running back is on a...

Chesterton forward Jake Wadding hangs on the rim after being fouled by a Hammond player on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.

Hutton: Chesterton forward Jake Wadding intends to find the 3-point line and let it fly

December 11, 2018 at 9:24 p.m.

Jake Wadding is going to shoot 3-pointers this season. “I don’t think I ever shot a 3-pointer in middle school,” the Chesterton junior said. “I want to add to my...

Lowell's Tyler Wildman gains yardage against Mishawaka during a Class 4A regional championship game on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018.

Time runs out for Tyler Wildman and Lowell in regional defeat on road to Mishawaka

December 11, 2018 at 9:24 p.m.

MISHAWAKA — Tyler Wildman was going to process the loss on the bus ride home. The season ended for Lowell on Friday with a 28-14 loss to Mishawaka in a...

Lowell's Ethan Igras takes off during the Class 4A football sectional semifinals against Griffith on Friday, Oct. 26, 2018.

Football notes: Ethan Igras blazes a new trail for future Lowell quarterbacks

December 11, 2018 at 9:04 p.m.

Ethan Igras has changed the ball game for Lowell quarterbacks. The Red Devils will never play the spread offense. But Igras, a senior who has started since Week 7 of...

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