High School Sports RSS: Indiana

Boys Tennis Player of the Year: Munster's Billy Heuer

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 04:00 CST

Munster's Billy Heuer is the Post-Tribune's boys tennis player of the year.

Boys Tennis Coach of the Year: Crown Point's Chris Korzeniewski

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 04:00 CST

Crown Point boys tennis coach Chris Korzeniewski is the Post-Tribune's coach of the year.

Boys tennis all-area team

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune boys tennis all-area team.

Bowling: Hawkins reaches perfection

Tue, 2 Dec 2008 04:00 CST

Whereas the vast majority of bowlers make use of a ball's three drilled holes, Wheeler High School junior Tim Hawkins has tweaked his two-finger roll to the point where he's getting looks whenever he bowls in competition. You could say he has a green thumb: that appendage has little experience in his bowling repertoire.

EC can't overcome hole in the middle

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The void in the middle was obvious, and it helped determine the verdict for East Chicago Central in its season-opener.

Brooks fuels 'Cats' season-opening win

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Since most of Hammond's players were inexperienced at the varsity level, Grant Brooks and Dakota Tucker figured they needed to lead the way.

Hoops future for Gary bright

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The bright spotlight of the Lakeshore Classic had dimmed for a few minutes ... it would be awhile before the final two games would be played, but that didn't stop four young Gary youths from taking the Genesis Center floor and playing a little game of hoops.

Indians can't stop Cougars' quickness

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Quickness often trumps height in boys basketball, especially when West Side plays.

Crown Point girls on the highway to revival

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

When Scott Reid succeeded legendary Crown Point coach Tom May, he was certain the 2007-08 season would serve as a work in progress.

Schuster leads C.P. boys past Hanover

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Despite seven seniors and a pair of 6-foot-9 post players, Crown Point tipped-off a new season with a totally unproven roster.

Inaugural event about more than high school hoops

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

There are those who still feel that finding something positive to say about Gary is darn near close to being a miracle.

Govs hold off Warriors in opener

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Opening night of the new basketball season had the gym rocking at Bishop Noll, as the Warriors battled crosstown opponent Morton in a thriller. The Governors knocked off Bishop Noll 68-53 on Friday night.

Clay, Jones lead the charge for Cougars

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

When a team is down nine points with 3:18 remaining in the game, the stars are expected to rise to the occasion.

Bulldogs show they're for real with DAC win

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Crown Point remained unbeaten with a 45-36 girls basketball win over Chesterton Friday night.

Vikings turnovers seal win for MC

Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

If you told Valparaiso coach David McGonigle his team would turn the ball over 31 times Friday night and still have a chance to win, he'd laugh and tell you to quit sipping the Kool-Aid.

Hendrickson leads Ritter to 1A title; Heritage wins 2A

The Associated Press — Sat, 29 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Ross Hendrickson passed for 423 yards and three touchdowns and scored the winning TD on a 4-yard run with 40 seconds remaining, giving top-ranked and unbeaten Indianapolis Ritter a 34-27 victory over Sheridan for the Indiana high school Class 1A football championship on Friday.

Stingy Panthers scratch and claw on defense

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Any of these options equals a stop for Griffith's defense and a possible offensive opportunity for the Panthers' offense. When it comes to playing tough, in-your-face defense, Tom Golumbeck's Panthers have earned a reputation as a miserly bunch.

Volleyball All-Area team

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

Jamie Lowther

Fulfilling sendoff

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

It was a season to remember for Bill Gray as he bid adieu to Munster's volleyball program, at least as the head coach.

Lowther led state in aces and was a leader on the court

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 12:00 CST

In more ways than one, Jamie Lowther proved this past volleyball season that size doesn't matter. At 5-foot-9 or so, she's not the most imposing hitter on the front row for Washington Township, but that didn't stop her from posting big kills when needed.

Post-tribune TOP 10

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Two games into the season and the Wolves look like they haven't lost a beat, but DAC?challenge looms tonight in Valparaiso.

Girls basketball conference standings

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Conf. Overall

Vikings pounce on Wolves

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

One offseason made a world of difference for the Valparaiso boys basketball team.

Portage boys start year with win

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

With both Portage and Highland ending last season in last place of their respective conferences a year ago, both boys basketball teams wanted to come out in the season opener and show their improvements.

Munster returns favor to Hanover

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Nobody likes having a lingering bad taste in their mouth for too long, but if you're Munster, the wait was especially long to finally get rid of the taste.

Pirates get intensity back vs. Cards

Thu, 27 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

It was a little too late for East Chicago but at the 2:44 mark of the fourth quarter, something finally stopped Merrillville's Bryonna Davis.

Cougars' depth rules again

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

It took West Side coach Rod Fisher until midway through the second quarter to get the 10th player on his bench into Tuesday's game against Hammond.

Panthers' halftime changes wipe out 59ers' lead

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Roosevelt roared back from a seven-point halftime deficit to beat Andrean 67-61 Monday in a boys basketball season opener.

After first basket, it's O-D's game

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

When you play a team like Class 1A No. 1 Oregon-Davis, you have to be ready to play.

Indiana girl sues to play baseball

The Associated Press — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Being a girl hasn't kept Logan Young from playing baseball with the boys for nine years, and she and her parents don't think that should change now that she's in high school.

Wallace opens with a big win

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

In the third quarter of Tuesday's Lew Wallace-Carver boy's basketball game, a Carver guard saw something he had not seen all game -- an open lane to the basket -- and darn it, he was sure planning on taking advantage of it.

LC standout eyes more in senior year

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Lake Central's Chris Johnson detests losing. Maybe that helps to explain his performance in the 50 freestyle at last year's Crown Point Sectional.

Swimming: Boys conference capsules

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the individuals and teams to watch in Northwest Indiana boys swimming.

Second-year coaches set bar higher

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Blank stares. Valparaiso boys basketball coach Chris Benedict got plenty of those last year. Not blank as in bored. Blank as in confused. Perplexed. Lost.

Boys Basketball Preseason All-Area Team

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's Boys Basketball Preseason All-Area Team.

Boys Basketball: GLAC preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in the Great Lakes Athletic Conference.

Boys Basketball: GSSC preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in the Greater South Shore Conference.

Boys Basketball: Northwest Crossroads preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in the Northwest Crossroads Conference.

Boys Basketball: Northwestern Conference preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in the Northwestern Conference.

Boys Basketball: DAC preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in Duneland Athletic Conference boys basketball.

Boys Basketball: Independents preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch among independent schools and those in other conferences.

Boys Basketball: Porter County Conference preview

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the players and teams to watch in the Porter County Conference.

Boys Basketball: Post-Tribune rankings

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's preseason boys basketball Top 10.

Elkhart wins Chesterton Invite

Sun, 23 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

The Chesterton Super Duals marked the opening day of wrestling around the state and at the same time was a major measuring stick for all involved in the six team field.

Lowell can't slow down Dwenger

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Kirk Kennedy�s voice was straining as he tried to speak over the din of cheering Bishop Dwenger football players about 50 yards away, of a particularly peppy pep band, of hundreds of giddy fans slapping five and smacking helmets in delight.

Only a title would have satisfied Devils

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00 CST

Brandon Grubbe didn�t hesitate. Didn�t think. Didn�t have to.

Vikes' Ostojic has breakout game

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Valparaiso junior Kelsie Ostojic broke out for a career-high 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting in the Vikings' 71-61 victory over Merrillville Friday in the Duneland Conference opener for both teams.

Wildcats' inside play dooms Wheeler

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Junior forward Abby Schweizer should be a little more self-assured following her performance in the Wildcats' 49-33 victory over Wheeler on Friday night.

'Lakeshore Classic' three years in the making

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Sometimes potentially good ideas take time to formulate. Case in point: Gary Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Chuck Hughes said a friend gave him an idea of having a two-day basketball showcase similar to the wildly popular Circle City Football Classic In Indianapolis.

Cleveland's motor always running

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Call it sophomoric, but Lowell defensive end Nathan Cleveland opted to concentrate on wrestling and hunting rather than play football as a 10th-grader.

Andrean's Tunberg great late

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Kelly Tunberg scored all eight of her points in the final three minutes of the fourth quarter -- including a pair of 3-point baskets -- to lift Andrean to a stunning 45-40 girls basketball victory over West Side on Wednesday night.

McMurray has big plans for self, Indians

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Anyone who doubts Sean McMurray's toughness is invited to check out some YouTube video of him from USA Wrestling's Cadet Freestyle Nationals last summer.

DAC wrestling preview

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the individuals and teams to watch in Duneland Athletic Conference wrestling.

Greater South Shore wrestling preview

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the individuals and teams to watch in Greater South Shore Conference wrestling.

Northwest Crossroads wrestling preview

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the individuals and teams to watch in Northwest Crossroads Conference wrestling.

GLAC, NWC and independents wrestling preview

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the individuals and teams to watch in Great Lakes Athletic Conference, Northwestern Conference and independent schools wrestling.

Post-Tribune Wrestling Top 3

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's top three wrestling teams.

LC's Johnson signs with Notre Dame

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Chris Johnson had a pretty appetizing college menu to chose from. Stanford, Purdue, Notre Dame and Clemson were all recruiting the Lake Central senior and defending state champion in the breaststroke.

Chesterton's Fozkos eyes a title

By Bob Franko Post-Tribune correspondent — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Chesterton�s Brittany Fozkos gets up long before dawn to go on a search.

Girls swimming season preview

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

A look at the girls swimming teams in Northwest Indiana.

LC's Payonk eyes more success as senior

By Jeff Manes Post-Tribune correspondent — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

In her junior year, Lake Central's Dana Payonk won the DAC championship, Gavit sectional, Crown Pont regional and New Prairie semistate. At the state finals, she placed highest (fourth) of area girls with a time of 18:31.

Kougars, Lewallen reach new territory

By Jeff Manes Post-Tribune correspondent — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

What is Lane Lewallen going to do for an encore?

Slicers' Miller no longer flying under radar

By Jeff Manes Post-Tribune correspondent — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

After replacing 2007 state champ Mike Fout as LaPorte's No. 1 runner, Matt Miller made a name for himself this year.

Ray keeps Chesterton on right track

By Jeff Manes Post-Tribune correspondent — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

When Tim Ray ran for Chesterton High School he did it on a hardwood floor or a soccer field. Boys soccer was a spring sport back in the early �90s. Ray did not participate in a fall sport at Chesterton.

Post-Tribune All-Area Girls Cross Country Team

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's All-Area Girls Cross Country Team.

Chesterton traps Munster

By Neal Boyer Post-Tribune correspondent — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 13:00 CST

Chesterton forced 29 Munster turnovers en route to a 74-38 nonconference girls basketball win on Saturday.

CP's Tarailo has fun against Kougars

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

It's taken a little time, but Crown Point's Daniela Tarailo is actually starting to enjoy her role.

Plenty of optimism at Gary scrimmage

By Tommy Williams Post-Tribune correspondent — Sun, 16 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The four Northwestern Conference schools got together for a preseason-type boys basketball scrimmage Saturday at West Side.

Lowell's late pass stuns Griffith

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:00 CST

This is not how Lowell wins football games. A desperation pass into double coverage for a game-winning touchdown in the final seconds isn�t the type of Red Devils lore the region has come to know.

Unheralded Midgett is Lowell�s �X-factor�

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 23:00 CST

The pass was headed in his direction, and the receiver he was closing on hadn�t turned around yet. So Cody Midgett went after the ball instead of the man � and he slipped on the mudpit at the Inferno affectionately called a football field.

Turnovers doom Pirates in loss to Penn

By Bob Franko Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

The icy winds of basketball season started blowing midway through the fourth quarter of Penn�s convincing 19-0 regional win over Merrillville on Friday night.

Macarthy stands tall after tough loss

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Dolapo Macarthy is just 16 years old. But the lanky senior quarterback for Merrillville took the Pirates� 19-0 loss to Penn on Friday in the Class 5A regional like a man � a grown man who still has plenty of football left.

Kovach can't save 59ers vs. NorthWood

By David Robb Post-Tribune staff writer — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

The first quarter wasn�t even in the books, and already the digits on the back of Kyle Kovach�s no-longer-white jersey were barely readable.

Cass shuts down Rensselaer

By Terry Turner Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

For much of the second half of the season, the Rensselaer Bombers have dominated their opponents with their offensive-line size and a multitalented runing game.

Calumet hustles its way to victory

By Jovan Savich Post-Tribune correspondent — Sat, 15 Nov 2008 00:00 CST

Despite an ice-cold night from the perimeter, Calumet certainly proved what value quick feet can bring.

Andrean back to its winning ways

By David Robb Post-Tribune staff writer — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

This was the moment Phil Mason had been building toward all season.

Dominant Davis leads Merrillville

By John O'Malley Post-Tribune correspondent — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Bryonna Davis had no intention of putting on a show against Highland Thursday night.

Football regional capsules

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Breaking down tonight's football regional games involving Northwest Indiana teams.

Vikings' Humes signs with Toledo

Post-Tribune staff report — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Hayden Humes, who gave a verbal commitment to play at Toledo last month, signed a national letter of intent to play with the Rockets on Wednesday.

Wollack ignites Rensselaer offense

By Terry Turner Post-Tribune correspondent — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

It all revolves around senior quarterback Josh Wollack. The first-year quarterback, who played wide receiver last year, is the glue that holds together a powerful Rensselaer offense that has been extremely successful on the ground.

Merrillville tackle makes most of move to inside

By John O'Malley Post-Tribune correspondent — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Merrillville defensive line coach Derek Thompson will never forget what Aaron Kaczmarski told him as a freshman.

After six tries, Indians finally win opener

By John O'Malley Post-Tribune correspondent — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

There's something about first games and Lake Central that really don't seem to fit.

Football regionals: Spotlight on Griffith's Greg Joyce

By Tommy Williams Post-Tribune correspondent — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Because Griffith has been known as a running team for eons, there are those who think the Panthers quarterback position is more or less an afterthought.

Munster's Huard makes up for slow start

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Munster's Anthony Huard, who had 13 goals and eight assists this season, is the Post-Tribune's Boys Soccer Player of the Year.

Prasopoulos, Mustangs reach new heights

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

For guiding Munster to its deepest postseason run ever, Jim Prasopoulos is the Post-Tribune's Boys Soccer Coach of the Year.

Post-Tribune All-Area Boys Soccer Team

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Breaking down the Post-Tribune's All-Area Boys Soccer Team.

Is basketball still No. 1 in 'Hoosiers' state?

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Remember when basketball was king in Indiana? Or would that be queen since it's girls basketball season that starts this week?

Post-Tribune girls basketball preseason rankings

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's preseason girls basketball rankings.

Post-Tribune preseason all-area team

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

The Post-Tribune's preseason All-Area girls basketball team.

Girls basketball: Porter County Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Porter County Conference's girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Greater South Shore Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Greater South Shore Conference's girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Great Lakes Athletic Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Great Lakes Athletic Conference's girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Independents

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the independent girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Northwest Crossroads Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Northwest Crossroads Conference's girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Northwestern Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Northwestern Conference's girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Others

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Knox and Rensselaer girls basketball teams.

Girls basketball: Duneland Conference

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Rosters, outlooks and more for the Duneland Conference's girls basketball teams.

Blazers win fifth straight state title

By Andrew Walker Post-Tribune correspondent — Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Marquette hadn't lost a game in the IHSAA volleyball tournament heading into Saturday afternoon's state championship match against Barr-Reeve.

Cook led LC from every spot on field

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Samantha Cook's versatility proved key to Lake Central's success this season, and that's why she's the Post-Tribune's Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

Sweet season, sour end for Moore

Sun, 9 Nov 2008 04:00 CST

Despite a tough playoff exit, Richard Moore guided Lake Central to a season filled with highlights. For that, he is the Post-Tribune's Girls Soccer Coach of the Year.