Valpo's Joe Otis

Valparaiso coach Joe Otis reacts to the end of the game in 2011 when his Vikings boys basketball team won the Michigan City Sectional. This week the legendary boys basketball coach decided to take over Valpo's girls basketball program.

Michael Schlotman, Munster

Two years ago Munster point guard Michael Schlotman was much thinner and shorter. Even without the coming growth spurt Schlotman led the Mustangs to an undefeated season and No. 1 ranking in the state, just like this year. Above, Schlotman drains a 3-pointer against Valparaiso at the regional.

Jeremiah Jones dribbles

Merrillville guard Jeremiah Jones, shown here against Valparaiso during the 2010-11 season, has signed with Duquesne University in Pittsburgh.

Valpo's John Clymer

Valapraiso's John Clymer shoots a 3-pointer during Saturday night's Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship.

Valpo's Bryon Duncan

Valparaiso's Bryon Duncan drives to the basket against Munster on Saturday night in the championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Regional.

Munster celebration

Munster celebrates its Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship win Saturday night.

Munster's Matt Strbjak

Munster's Mark Strbjak cuts the net after the game Saturday night as the Mustangs defeated Valparaiso 40-38 for the Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship.

Munster's Brian Stolarz, Ricky Carbajal

Munster's Brian Stolarz and Ricky Carbajal go after a rebound during Saturday night's Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship against Valparaiso.

Munster's Ricky Carbajal

Munster senior center Ricky Carbajal looks for an open shot against Valparaiso senior forward Jerrick Suiter during Saturday night's Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship.

Munster's Joe Crisman

Munster senior guard Joe Crisman drives on Valparaiso's defense during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Regional.

Munster's Mike Schlotman, Valpo's Bryon Duncan

Munster sophomore guard Mike Schlotman guards Valparaiso junior guard Bryon Duncan during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Regional.

Munster's Mike Schlotman 3-pointer

Munster sophomore guard Mike Schlotman drains a 3-pointer during the Class 4A Michigan City Regional championship Saturday night.

Merrillville guard Jeremiah Jones

Merrillville senior guard Jeremiah Jones drives against Valpo's John Clymer during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Valpo's Jerrick Suiter shoots the ball

Valparaiso senior Jerrick Suiter shoots over Merrillville's defense during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Valpo celebration

Members of Valpariaso's boys basketball team celebrate their 50-43 overtime win over Merrillville in Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Valpo's Jay Doane

Valparaiso senior guard Jay Doane drives the lane against Merrillville senior guard Brandon Smith during the Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Valpo's Jerrick Suiter celebrates

Valapraiso's Jerrick Suiter celebrates the Vikings' 50-43 overtime win over Merrillville in Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional..

Valpo's Jerrick Suiter, Merrillville's Edward Seay

Valparaiso senior Jerrick Suiter and Merrillville's Edward Seay battle underneath the basket during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Merrillville's Brandon Clark, Valpo's Bryon Duncan

Merrillville senior guard Brandon Clark is guarded by Valparaiso junior guard Bryon Duncan during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.

Merrillville's Brandon Clark

Merrillville's senior guard Brandon Clark runs the baseline against Valparaiso during Saturday night's championship of the Class 4A Michigan City Sectional.