Andrean grad Adam Norton helping Irish keep their cool

GARY | When Adam Norton entered Notre Dame after a state championship baseball season at Andrean, he was rarely used as a pitcher.

Irish easily handle Kent State at U.S. Steel Yard

GARY | By about February, Pat Connaughton started throwing bullpen sessions.

Crusaders find new pitcher with tragic connection to former ace

VALPARAISO | Cole Webb was looking for a school and Valparaiso was looking for a pitcher. Once the pair found each other, it became a perfect match in more ways than one.

Scouting local college baseball teams

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Athletic department growth continues at Purdue Calumet

HAMMOND | Dave Griffin has been a name synonymous with baseball in Northwest Indiana for two decades.

Zac Ryan inks with Ga. Tech as signing period concludes

MERRILLVILLE | Zac Ryan said that the Georgia Tech baseball coaches have been understanding for the past week.

Hobart hurler Brandon Murray picks South Carolina for baseball

Interest in Hobart right-handed pitcher Brandon Murray came quickly after his sophomore baseball season.

Noll's Danny Pobereyko picks Butler for college baseball

Sometimes the gravy train comes early. Sometimes it takes awhile for a dream to come true.

Lake Central's Glatt picks U of Dayton

The courting of Aaron Glatt took just about a month and landed the Lake Central senior at his dream school.

Oilmen pitching falters in loss

WHITING | It wouldn’t be a Northwest Indiana Oilmen game without several lead changes and late inning rallies, and that’s exactly what happened Monday in the first game of a doubleheader with the DeKalb County Liners.

Oilmen coach, players embrace patriotism

WHITING | Looking across the field at Oil City Stadium, Andrean grad Kevin Franchetti could feel a sense of patriotism enveloping himself and everyone in attendance.

U.S. Military All-Stars inspire whole town

WHITING | Tom LaFlech was waiting for this moment for a very long time — greatly anticipating his stop at Oil City Stadium in Whiting.

Oilmen hope to give back to Whiting fanbase

WHITING | Jim Taipalus sat at a restaurant in Whiting, exhausted from a long work day that wasn’t over yet.

Oilmen drop fourth straight

WHITING | The Northwest Indiana Oilmen embarked on a valiant comeback attempt, but a late offensive flurry from the Will County CrackerJacks allowed them to edge the Oilmen 14-13 on Wednesday night.

Presidents approve four-team playoff

WASHINGTON | College football will finally have a playoff. Come 2014, the BCS is dead.

Late game magic runs out for Oilmen

WHITING | After gunning for their fourth comeback win this season, the magic finally ran out on the Northwest Indiana Oilmen Friday night.

Valpo's Gallinatti catches on with Illinois State

One college showcase turned out to be enough for Joe Gallinatti.

Hobart’s Brandon Murray showcases skills at U.S. Steel Yard

GARY | Playing for a team that’s made great strides the past two prep baseball seasons has gotten Hobart’s Brandon Murray the attention of some college scouts.

Coach says Seawolves will be ready for CWS opener

OMAHA, Neb. | South Carolina is going for three straight national titles and Florida is the No. 1 seed.

Oilmen rally for ninth-inning win

WHITING | The Oilmen were cruising for eight innings Friday night, but in the game of baseball a bad inning can always come out of nowhere and snowball.