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Hanover Central pitcher Claire Edgerton, shown during a practice on campus in Cedar Lake on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, is a third-year varsity player. (John Smierciak / Post-Tribune)

Hanover Central pitcher Claire Edgerton may be shy. But she’s ready to ‘show people that I can hold my own.’

March 27, 2026 at 8:54 a.m.

Hanover Central's Claire Edgerton made the most of her eight appearances last season, posting a 1.75 ERA and striking out 36 in 32 innings.

Valparaiso University baseball players Cole Lockwood and Connor Lockwood

Libertyville’s Cole and Connor Lockwood are teammates for the first time at VU. They’re ‘enjoying the moment.’

March 13, 2026 at 8:58 p.m.

Connor Lockwood and Cole Lockwood starred for Libertyville baseball but not at the same time. They're finally teammates at Valparaiso University.

6-foot-7 Bradly Basila comes a long way. First, 7,000 miles from family. Then on the court for Chesterton.

March 13, 2026 at 7:15 a.m.

Bradly Basila, who left his family in Congo to come to the United States, has emerged as an impact player for Chesterton.

Illiana Christian’s Colin O’Hara is still growing. The 6-10 junior could become ‘difficult for teams to stop.’

February 28, 2026 at 3:24 p.m.

Illiana Christian's Colin O'Hara has become a double-digit scorer, conference-leading rebounder and state-ranked shot blocker.

Family draws Mount Carmel transfer Evan Stanley back to Lowell. Winning a state title is ‘my thank-you.’

February 25, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.

Lowell's Evan Stanley, a state medalist in Illinois as a Mount Carmel freshman in 2024, made a beeline for his parents in the stands after winning an Indiana state title.

Lowell’s Cayden Yuran calls himself a ‘social butterfly.’ He has fun. But make no mistake. He intends to win.

February 19, 2026 at 9:44 a.m.

Lowell's Cayden Yuran, who has qualified for the state meet, will compete with a smile, and he may talk opponents' ears off too.

Colleges pursue West Side freshman Prentiss Gates. He chases something else. ‘I just want to get better.’

February 16, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Prentiss Gates, a 6-foot-7 forward who leads West Side in rebounds and blocks, is focused on improving, not recruiting.

‘Confidence’ may be the key to Camry Krueger. But the up-and-coming sophomore is Kankakee Valley’s engine.

February 11, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

Camry Krueger is the leading scorer for sectional champion Kankakee Valley, whose turnaround reflects her emergence.

East Chicago Central freshman Naji Meux is staying grounded. But his play suggests ‘the sky’s the limit.’

February 9, 2026 at 8:29 a.m.

East Chicago Central's Naji Meux, who leads all freshmen in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference in scoring, is showing signs that he can be a complete player.

Zack Mikash steps forward for Kankakee Valley. ‘You can just tell he has confidence.’ And teammates’ trust.

February 6, 2026 at 7:34 a.m.

A role player for Kankakee Valley last season, senior forward Zack Mikash has emerged as the team's leading scorer.

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