Metering is ON

Andrean’s Nikki Steinbach no-hits Munster

MERRILLVILLE — Andrean pitcher Nikki Steinbach was looking for some redemption on Wednesday. After a less-than-stellar performance — by her standards — on Tuesday against …

  • Apr 25, 2012

Softball: Kankakee Valley Ashley Dobson’s arm to victory

MERRILLVILLE — It was a classic showdown between two outstanding pitchers. Kankakee Valley’s Ashley Dobson and Andrean’s Nikki Steinbach are both stingy in the circle, …

  • Apr 27, 2012

Softball: Andrean nearly perfect in win over Munster

MERRILLVILLE — A powerful offense and a masterful pitching performance led Andrean to a 7-0 victory over NCC rival Munster. “This is the team that …

  • Apr 3, 2012

Softball: Andrean has a new coach, same lofty goal

MERRILLVILLE — She may have been wearing Lake Central colors at one of the first official Andrean softball practices, but it didn’t take long for …

  • Apr 13, 2012

Softball: Andrean has a new coach, same lofty goal

MERRILLVILLE — She may have been wearing Lake Central colors at one of the first official Andrean softball practices, but it didn’t take long for …

  • Mar 22, 2012

Sophomore Kinsella shows plenty of savvy

Ashley Dobson had thrown only a few pitches before Andrean’s Savvy Kinsella smacked the Kankakee Valley pitcher’s next offering over the center-field fence. Kinsella’s leadoff …

  • Jun 15, 2011

‘Too much Steinbach’

MONTICELLO — Taylor Horn started running back to the dugout after she swung at the second strike thrown by Nikki Steinbach in the sixth inning. …

  • Jun 9, 2011

59ers regroup to knock off Columbia City

MONTICELLO — Through five innings of Saturday’s Class 3A Twin Lakes Semistate semifinal, it didn’t look good for Andrean. After giving up only one run …

  • Jun 6, 2011

Niners nix Glads’ upset bid

MERRILLVILLE — Following the conclusion of the Andrean Regional, both teams went to their respected dugouts and celebrated to an extent. But without knowing thee …

  • Jun 2, 2011

Steinbach, Andrean outduel Dobson, Kankakee Valley

Andrean’s formula coming into any game that Nicole Steinbach starts in the circle is to get a run early and then play solid defense the …

  • May 30, 2011

Andrean’s Steinbach Ks 15 in front of Ball State coach

Maybe it was the fact Ball State University head coach Craig Nicholson was in the bleachers watching her. Maybe it was just postseason nerves — …

  • May 29, 2011

Survival of the fitness: 59ers pull out win

  • May 25, 2011

Fowler’s hit helps Trojans beat 59ers

HIGHLAND — With two outs in the bottom of the seventh inning, the bases loaded and a full count, Highland’s Brooke Fowler delivered the Trojans’ …

  • May 11, 2011

59ers rally for inspired victory

MERRILLVILLE — It was emotional and motivational all at the same time. Seeing their teammate Katie Crandol for the first time in two weeks after …

  • May 4, 2011

59ers remain unbeaten

WHEATFIELD - The expected pitching battle between Andrean and Kankakee Valley happened as expected and had it not been for a costly error by Kankakee …

  • Apr 14, 2011

Hancher shines as 59ers hold off Pioneers

Merrillville - Andrean withstood a sixth-inning rally by visiting Clark to take an 8-6 victory Tuesday night. The 59ers (2-0) jumped out to a 7-1 …

  • Apr 6, 2011

New-look 59ers eye another run

Is it ever a rebuilding year for Andrean in softball? Most say the 59ers only retool, and that could be the case this season, but …

  • Mar 26, 2011

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