High School Sports RSS: Indiana

Andrean big men too much for Roosevelt

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The duo of 6-6 Terrance Swayne and 6-7 Pete Nicksic both finished in double figures as Andrean overcame a jittery start to defeat Roosevelt 53-39 Monday.

State final likely will be Lowell QB Skamay's last game

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Most high school football players don't see the end coming. Ray Skamay is the exception to the rule, and he's OK with it. Lowell's senior quarterback will end his high school career -- and likely his football career, period -- on Saturday afternoon when the Red Devils (13-1) meet Evansville Reitz (14-0) in the Class 4A state championship at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.

Munster's Wulf picks Ohio St.

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Joe Wulf saw one of his former teammates take a college decision down to the wire and didn't want to go the same route. That's why the Munster swimmer made sure he was signed, sealed and delivered to Ohio State before starting his senior season.

LC transfer Litos is soccer player of the year

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

From the outset, Eppokrates Litos joining Lake Central for his senior season created quite a buzz in the soccer community. His performance legitimized the preseason hype. The forward had 20 goals and five assists, a driving force as the Indians advanced to the state semifinals. He is the Post-Tribune Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Rainwater of LC named Coach of Year

POST-TRIBUNE STAFF REPORT — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lake Central's Jereme Rainwater has been named the state's boys soccer Coach of the Year by the Indiana Soccer Coaches Association. Rainwater led the Indians to the state semifinals for the second time -- they also made it in 2005 -- after they graduated 13 seniors, including eight starters, from last season. They posted a school-record 21-2-1 mark.

All-area soccer 1st team

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune boys soccer All-Area first team.

All-area soccer 2nd team

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune boys soccer All-Area second team.

Bowman, Bloomington South among favorites

BY CLIFF BRUNT, THE ASSOCIATED PRESS — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Even without Jordan Hulls, Bloomington South is expected to repeat as Class 4A champion. That expectation might not last through the weekend. The preseason No. 1 Panthers host No. 2 New Albany and its 43-game regular-season winning streak on Saturday.

Red Devils sneak past Dwenger to reach finals

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A missed field goal on the last play of the game sent Lowell to the 4A state finals after a thrilling 24-21 victory over previously unbeaten Bishop Dwenger on Saturday.

No chance from the start for Pirates

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Carmel opened a 35-0 lead by halftime and coasted past Merrillville 42-0 Friday in a Class 5A semistate.

Lowell's DeMario, Sekuloski live up to expectations

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

They were given an impossible task when the season started -- fill in for two of the best middle linebackers the region had seen, two experienced leaders, two Lowell legends. Filling the shoes of Justin Juarez and David Eastling wasn't just a lot to ask, it was borderline unfair. And so senior Tony DeMario and junior Mike Sekuloski -- and Lowell coach Kirk Kennedy -- did their best to downplay expectations when the season began.

Tip-off tourney a hit among Gary players

BY AARON PINEDA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The days of kids scrambling to grab the jersey with Michael Jordan's No. 23 graced across the back aren't over, but the current youth are more likely to grab that number for LeBron James or a jersey with Carmelo Anthony's 15 or Kobe Bryant's 24.

Yergler still waiting on decision

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Winston Yergler, his family and their attorney, Nick Otis, were hoping to have a decision on the fate of the North Judson sophomore basketball player Thursday before the Bluejays faced Valparaiso in a scrimmage.

Bulldogs wrestler won't be outworked in quest for state title

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

As a freshman two years ago, Crown Point's Eric Roach was the state runner-up at 130 pounds. As a sophomore last year, the Bulldogs' star placed fourth at 135 pounds at state.

Fullback, linemen clear the way for Lowell's Grubbe

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

This is a story about Lowell's running game. But this is not a story about Brandon Grubbe. This is a story about the men behind The Man -- or, more accurately, the men in front of him. This is a story about the guys who lead the way for Northwest Indiana's all-time rushing leader. The guys who toil anonymously in the trenches to pry bigger, stronger defenders to the side so Grubbe can slip through the cracks. The guys who, according to no less an authority than Grubbe himself, "make it all happen."

Bishop Luers buries Bombers

BY LAMOND POPE, FOR THE POST-TRIBUNE — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Bishop Luers used a quick-strike offense to bury the Bombers 52-21 in a Class 2A semistate football game Friday.

Brickies use first-half surge to takedown Griffith

BY CHRISTIAN ZAVISCA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

n a Northwest Crossroads Conference opener that was a little too early for the liking of both coaches, host Hobart rode a first-half surge to a 46-36 victory over Griffith on Friday night.

Indians notch first victory of young season

BY NICK NOCHEVICH, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lake Central knew how good Michigan City was last year and looked to this game to see where they stand against such an elite team. That question was answered early as the Indians dominated the Wolves 63-36 in the Duneland Conference opener for both squads.

Portage stuns Bulldogs in DAC opener

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Junior center Tori Bliss scored 12 points and grabbed 17 rebounds to help lead the Indians to a DAC victory over Crown Point.

Trojans sophomore does a little bit of everything

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Chesterton sophomore Olivia Kabacinski will be one of the area's top swimmers as the Trojans look to improve on their fourth place finish at state last season.

Bishop Dwenger (13-0) at Lowell (12-1)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When: 6 p.m. Saturday

Luers brings winning tradition to semistate

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Seven state championships, 11 state finals appearances, an 11-2 all-time mark in semistates -- this is what Fort Wayne Bishop Luers brings to Friday's Class 2A semistate against Rensselaer.

Girls swimming capsules

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down girls swimming by conference.

Pierce leads a host of playmakers for the Pirates

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Denzel Pierce isn't greedy. The Merrillville junior isn't one of those running backs who pouts if his number isn't called 35 times a game. In fact, he figures it actually makes his job easier.

Familiar road for Osborn

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Going into the state championship, only one high school runner from Indiana had beaten Chesterton's David Osborn this season.

Carmel goes for fourth finals against Merrillville

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Carmel make not look intimidating, but the Greyhounds are going for their fourth straight finals appearance. They will take on Merrillville in the Class 5A northern semistate on Friday.

Ray has guided Trojans to state for last decade

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Tim Ray has coached Chesterton's boys cross country team for a decade now. And for 10 consecutive seasons his Trojans have qualified for the state championship

Indians clip Cardinals

BY NEAL BOYER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Tori Bliss and Tara Ellis ignited Portage in the third quarter Tuesday night on the way to a 56-45 victory over East Chicago Central.

High school bowling

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Bowling standings, schedule, top teams and players.

Boys all-area cross country team

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

First and second all-area cross country teams

Munster opens with win

BY TONY ZEZOVSKI, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Matt Backs waited a long time to debut as the head coach of Munster. On Saturday he had to wait 32 more minutes before he could claim his first victory as Munster defeated visiting Chesterton 47-31 in the season opener for both teams.

Strong 4th quarter locks up title for Pirates

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A late defensive stand helped Merrillville 28-27 victory Friday over Mishawaka in the Class 5A Regional.

Devils get three-peat against Morton

BY TOM WYATT, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lowell captured its third straight regional crown with a 42-0 rout of the Governors at a packed Zlotnik Field.

Balanced Bombers dominate all phases to win 1st regional

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

In Rensselaer's seventh regional appearance -- having come away empty in each of their first six -- they simply overwhelmed Fairfield in every facet, 35-0, for their first championship at this stage.

Wolves cruise past Warriors

BY NEAL BOYER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Boone cruised to a 58-32 non-conference win over Calumet.

Rensselaer so close, yet so far

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Rensselaer has slowly built to this moment since summer workouts began on June 1, the program has slowly built to this moment by winning six previous sectional titles but coming up agonizingly short in the regional.

Second chance for Morton

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Morton knows what's coming. Everyone does when they prepare for Lowell. The Governors, taking a cue from their fiery coach, Roy Richards, are never lacking for confidence. And they insist this is a different defense than the one Lowell saw 10 weeks ago -- the one that gave up 309 yards on the ground despite the region's all-time leading rusher, Brandon Grubbe, standing on the sideline because of a concussion.

Regional football capsules

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A preview of this weekend's playoff football action from around the region.

Double trouble for QBs

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When LaChapelle Bradley moved up to the varsity and into a starting spot on Merrillville's defensive line this season, he had some help with the transition. The junior defensive end got some pointers from an expert on the subject: fourth-year starter James Travis. Besides giving Bradley some tips on his technique, Travis also tutored him on the mental side of the game.

59ers' Mason: Not just the coach's son

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

When Phil Mason resigned as Wheeler's head football coach to become an assistant at Andrean and coach his son, P.J., neither knew what the future would bring. But now that P.J.'s high school football career is winding down, both father and son are happy with how things played out.

Panthers open season with win over Lake Central

BY DENNIS CHURILLA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Griffith and Lake Central kicked off the girls basketball season with the Panthers grabbing a 60-48 home victory over the Indians. Griffith's win is the first step on a journey filled with high expectations this year. The Panthers return most of their team from last season's sectional title squad.

Modesto resigns from Munster

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Bob Modesto has stepped down as Munster girls tennis coach after seven seasons � and five trips to the state finals � citing family reasons.

Lang helps Gray win in Valpo debut

BY NEAL BOYER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Stefanie Lang made sure the Jeanette Gray era got off on the right foot Tuesday night. The only thing that stopped the 6-4 senior was the bench. Lang sank 13-of-16 shots for 27 points to spark Valparaiso's season-opening 62-23 rout of Kankakee Valley.

Door's open in Class 4A

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

What makes the Wolves of Porter Township hungry? One point. More specifically, a one-point loss (42-41) in last year's Winamac Sectional to the host school. Last season, Boone Grove was considered a slight favorite to be the first Northwest Indiana girls basketball team to win a regional championship since 2005.

No Gray area for Valpo

648-3141 OR SGORCHES@POST-TRIB.COM, BLOGS.POST-TRIB.COM/GORCHES — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Two years after 14 new girls basketball coaches took over at Northwest Indiana programs, 11 more changes took place this offseason. Some coaches who are entrenched at their respective schools look at all the movement with a critical eye.

Preseason all-area team

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune Preseason All-Area girls basketball team

Duneland girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down the girls basketball teams in the Duneland Conference.

NCC girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down girls basketball teams in the Northwest Crossroads Conference.

GSSC girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down girls basketball in the Greater South Shore Conference.

GLAC girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down the girls basketball teams in the Grater Lakes Athletic Conference.

PCC girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down girls basketball in the Porter County Conference.

NWC girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down girls basketball in the Northwestern Conference.

Other girls basketball capsules

Mon, 9 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down other girls basketball squads.

Dynasty continues for Marquette

BY DAN SIPOCZ, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

No. 2 Marquette won its sixth straight Class 1A state title by defeating Wes-Del 25-18, 25-10, 23-25, 25-19 in the championship.

Academics now a big priority in Gary sports

Sun, 8 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Gary coaches outlined efforts to monitor the academic performance of the district's athletes at a School Board meeting last week.

Pierce carries Pirates past Portage

BY TOM WYATT, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDEN — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Daniel Pence had the game-winning score in a weird 9-3 victory over the Indians in the Class 5A Sectional 1 championship game at Demaree Stadium.

Morton makes history in win over Brickies

BY BOB FRANCO, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Morton coach Roy Richards was busy being mobbed, shaking hands, slapping backs, hugging, high-fiving and fist-bumping after his Governors' dominating 42-0 win over Hobart in the sectional championship.

Grubbe, Lowell overrun Concord defense

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lowell can rest easily after breathing hard early and then cruising to a 60-23 victory over Concord on Friday in the Class 4A Sectional 10 championship. It's the seventh straight sectional title for the Red Devils.

Andrean rolls over Culver, 48-7

BY CHRISTIAN ZAVISKA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Andrean rolled over Culver Academy 48-7 in the Class 3A Sectional 17 football championship.

Bombers deflate Wheeler's hopes

Sat, 7 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

A long third quarter drive sparked Rensselaer to a 21-18 victory against Wheeler in the Class 2A Sectional 25 championship, after the Bearcats had broken out to a 12-0 lead by scoring on each of their first two possessions.

Wheeler's Klimczak following in his grandfather's footsteps

BY TOM WYATT, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Seeing the faces and hearing the stories at his grandfather's funeral, Dan Klimczak knew then he wanted to be a high school football coach.

Merrillville and Portage make for intriguing rematch

BY CHRISTIAN ZAVISCA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Way back on Sept. 11, Merrillville hosted Portage in a Duneland Conference football showdown. The Pirates prevailed 49-27. The setting is the same nearly two months later, but the stakes are much higher: the Class 5A Sectional 1 championship.

Player of the week

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Brandon Grubbe, Lowell

Sectional championship breakdowns

Fri, 6 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune breaks down some upcoming football games.

Robinson out at Hammond

Thu, 5 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Fifteen kids showed up at Robert Robinson's first practice at Hammond High two years ago. This year, Robinson said he consistently had 56 players throughout the season.

Andrean's Skinner excels on both sides of the ball

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

There isn't much Mike Skinner can do about being 5-10. But there's another part of his game the wide receiver/defensive back could improve over the summer, and he did.

Simmons has become Whiting's game changer

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

As a kick returner, receiver or defensive back, Whiting junior Juwan Simmons has shown the ability to make game-changing plays.

Chesterton's Whitaker chooses Michigan over ASU

Wed, 4 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Kyle Whitaker, ranked as the best senior recruit in the nation by CollegeSwimming.com , announced Tuesday at a press conference in the athletic office at Chesterton that he had given the Wolverines a verbal commitment last week.

LC bowling a family affair

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

New head coach Stephanie Cooley is no stranger to Lake Central's girls bowling program � or to one of the Indians' senior leaders. Cooley, formerly an assistant for LC, began been coaching her daughter, Kaity Galka, long before high school.

Rising program Morton ready to advance

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

In just its third season, Morton's boys bowling team has big goals, including a trip to the state tournament.

Boys bowling conference previews

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's Steve T. Gorches breaks down Northwest Indiana's boys bowling teams, conference by conference.

Girls bowling conference previews

Tue, 3 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's Steve T. Gorches breaks down Northwest Indiana's girls bowling teams.

Indians can't break through at state

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Harrison Petts scored with 14 minutes left to lift Zionsville past Lake Central 1-0 Saturday in the boys soccer state semifinals in Indianapolis.

Both teams' standouts cope with leg injuries

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Both Lake Central's Eppokrates Litos and Zionsville's Harrison Petts were coping with nagging injuries in Saturday's boys soccer state semifinal match.

Osborn, Trojans reach goals

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

David Osborn finished fourth to help Chesterton's boys take runner-up honors Saturday at the boys cross country state meet in Terre Haute.

DAC girls pack punch at state

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Lake Central's Dana Payonk, Crown Point's Laicee Pierce and Valparaiso's Katelyn DeVries finished 2-3-4 Saturday in the girls cross country state meet in Terre Haute.

Knox, Clark eliminated in first round

BY TERRY TURNER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Knox fell to Mishawaka Marian and Clark lost to Frankfort Saturday in Class 3A volleyball regional semifinal play at Twin Lakes.

Blazers in a breeze in regional final

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Marquette's volleyball team relied on strong serving to coast past Pioneer Saturday in the Caston Regional final.

Senators end season with loss to Pioneer

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 04:00 CST

Pioneer's volleyball team took advantage of Washington Township's inexperience to eliminate the Senators in Class 1A Caston Regional semifinal action on Saturday.

Morton takes care of Griffith, at last

BY MICHAEL OSIPOFF, SFDFDSFDSFDSFDSFDSFDSA — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

This game included a dizzying flurry of events late in the fourth quarter that has become typical of this rivalry. But this time, it was Morton coming away with a 34-20 victory over Griffith in a Class 4A Sectional 9 semifinal on Friday night.

Grubbe carries Devils past Washington

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Tired? No, Brandon Grubbe wasn't tired following Lowell's 24-7 victory over South Bend Washington in Friday night's Class 4A Sectional 10 semifinal. "I was dead," he clarified.

Indians run past Chesterton to win

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

The saturated Chesterton field, oozing with mud from an all-day rain, turned out to be a playground for Jake Dixon. Dixon ran wild against Chesterton Friday in a 14-0 victory over the Trojans in the second round of the Class 5A sectionals.

Bearcats pass their first test vs. North Judson

BY TOM WYATT, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Behind the arm and legs of quarterback Sam O'Shea and a punishing defense, Wheeler remained unbeaten with a 48-7 rout of North Judson on Friday in the Class 2A Sectional 27 semifinals.

Raspopovich leads Pirates past Indians

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Zach Raspopovich wasn't about to let a little mud -- OK, a lot of it -- keep him out of next week's Sectional 1 championship game. Merrillville's junior quarterback twisted, turned, churned and spun his way through the quagmire otherwise known as Lake Central's football field Friday night in a particularly graceful way when you consider the conditions.

Gunn leads Brickies to title game

BY TOMMY WILLIAMS, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

If you've never been to Hobart's new Brickyard, do yourself a favor and go. The place just might make you forget the old Brickie Bowl, though die-hards might still miss the train that would come from time to time to pass by the visitors' bleachers.

59ers pull away in second half

BY TERRY TURNER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Andrean didn't always look like the team that had gone 7-3 on Friday night. In the end, though, things worked out, mostly because the 59ers' defense played well in a 28-6 win that just didn't want to come easy.

Rensselaer cruises past Bowman

BY AARON PINEDA, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Justin Bohannon and Ben Ahler put the Rensselaer Bombers (9-2) on their backs against Bowman Academy in the second round of their Class 2A Sectional 25 matchup, as they combined for five touchdowns in a 64-6 victory.

Special teams deliver for Oilers

BY NEAL BOYER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Friday's Class 1A sectional semifinal win was "special" for Whiting. Juwan Simmons' 73-yard kickoff return for a score gave the Oilers a 14-12 victory over South Central. Whiting (7-4) will host Culver next Friday.

Munster's Dorn returns in time to make impact

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

The past seven months have been trying for Munster volleyball star Anna Dorn. The senior middle hitter missed nearly half of her team's 36 matches due to pain stemming from a stress fracture on the top of her left foot.

Northwest Indiana football -- Sectional semifinals

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:00 CST

Get all the scores from football sectional semifinals involving Northwest Indiana teams.

All in the family for Lake Central

BY JOHN O'MALLEY, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

When Lake Central defender Jared Schreiber needs a question answered or wants an explanation about something, he'll often tap head coach Jereme Rainwater on the shoulder.

Long-running bond

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

As 10 year-olds, little Courtney Bennett and Jake Carden ran their first timed mile together for the President's Physical Fitness Test. They probably went trick-or-treating that year.

Virus taking its toll

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

It took Craig Buzea nearly three years to turn moribund Michigan City into a Class 5A contender -- so much blood, sweat and tears leading up to last week's sectional opener at Ames Field. It took the flu one week to wipe it all away.

Governors out to end drought vs. Panthers in postseason

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

On the wall inside the Griffith locker room is a highly magnified and yellow-highlighted photocopy of a newspaper story in which Morton coach Roy Richards says that he doesn't see how anyone would be able to run against his defensive front.

Curosh sets the stage for Clark

BY KERRY MITCHELL, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Emily Curosh comes from a competitive family, and that combative legacy works wonders when she suits up to play volleyball for the Clark Pioneers.

Dominant run for Duneland

BY JEFF MANES, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Of the 50 athletic conferences in Indiana, the Duneland Athletic Conference is the only one sending four girls teams and four boys teams to the cross country state championship.

Sophomores power Washington Township resurgence

BY NEAL BOYER, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Volleyball coach Scott Campbell and 5-10 hitter Lauren Chambers both are "surprised" that Washington Township is 26-8. Campbell is "a little surprised we won sectional again. There were lots of questions this summer.

Smooth transition for Chesterton's Grassel

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Every step of the way Kelly Grassel was setting the tone for Chesterton. She was DAC player of the year; won sectional and regional titles, setting records along the way. For all she accomplished in her debut high school season, Grassel is the Post-Tribune Golfer of the Year.

Valpo's Miller always improving

BY MIKE CLARK, POST-TRIBUNE CORRESPONDENT — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

For the work Bill Miller did to turn the Vikings from also-ran to state qualifier over the course of a couple months, Miller is the Post-Tribune Girls Golf Coach of the Year.

Post-Tribune girls golf all-area

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 04:00 CST

Post-Tribune girls golf all-area