Bearcats claw their way to victory

When Wheeler's Nickole Finch gave up a home run to Lake Station's Caitlin Acker in the fourth inning, she remained calm.

Bravo growing up fast for the Bearcats

UNION TWP. | When Belle Bravo walked into Wheeler’s gym for the start of volleyball practice, the freshman was unknown to her coach and new to her teammates.

Jeremy Truchan, Wheeler football

Wheeler senior quarterback Jeremy Truchan throws a pass to himself in a multiple exposure illustration Wednesday at the high school. A receiver for the first four games, Truchan was thrust into the starting quarterback role after the team lost its second signal-caller of the season. He accou…

Jeremy Truchan, Wheeler football

Wheeler's Jeremy Truchan was moved from receiver to quarterback last week after the Bearcats lost their second signal-caller of the season. In his first start under center, Truchan ran and passed for a score, accounting for 242 yards in a 25-7 win over South Central.

Jeremy Truchan, Wheeler football

Wheeler senior Jeremy Truchan was moved from wide receiver to quarterback last week after the Bearcats lost their first and second signal callers. In his first game under center, Truchan accounted for 242 yards and two scores as Wheeler defeated South Central, 25-7.

Jeremy Truchan, Wheeler football

Wheeler quarterback Jeremy Truchan played wide receiver until the loss of a second signal-caller prompted coach Tony Klimczak to move him last week. In his first start, Truchan ran for 79 yards and passed for 163 as Wheeler defeated South Central, 25-7.

Jeremy Truchan, Wheeler football

Wide receiver is Jeremy Truchan's No. 1 position on offense, but the Wheeler senior was converted to quarterback last week after the Bearcats lost their second signal-caller in less than a month. In his first game at quarterback, Truchan ran for 79 yards and threw for 163 as Wheeler defeated…

Jorgensen, Acker lead Lake Station upset of Wheeler

HAMMOND | After Lake Station beat Wheeler 2-0 at the Class 2A Bishop Noll softball sectional game, both coaches and dugouts remained emotional long after the last out.

Finch outduels Hartzell to advance Wheeler past Noll

HAMMOND | Nickole Finch didn't expect to pitch a two-hitter against Bishop Noll on Tuesday in the Class 2A Bishop Noll Sectional.

Brickies rout Wheeler baseball team to finish regular season

HOBART | Hobart coach Bob Glover knows this is exactly what his team needed to close out the regular season.

Wheeler senior receiver Jake Gore

Wheeler senior wide receiver and cornerback Jake Gore was a key player in the upset of Andrean in their sectional opener Friday.

Wheeler receiver Jake Gore

Wheeler senior wide receiver and cornerback Jake Gore was a key player in the upset of Andrean in their sectional opener Friday.

Wheeler senior Jake Gore

Wheeler senior receiver Jake Gore grabbed a 6-yard touchdown pass for the Bearcats' only offensive score in their sectional-opening upset of Andrean on Friday.

Wheeler's Jake Gore

Wheeler senior wide receiver and cornerback Jake Gore was a key player in the upset of Andrean in their sectional opener Friday.

Making the switch

Erin Hegan, a senior on the Wheeler football team, made the unusual position switch for the sake of his team this season when he went from wide receiver to offensive lineman.