Portage’s Jeron Blake pulls away from the competition in the 100-meter finals, winning in 11.27 seconds Thursday at the Portage Sectional.

Valparaiso's Andrew Kittridge and Joahua Marciniak battle it out in the finish of the 110-meter hurdles

Valparaiso's Andrew Kittridge and Joahua Marciniak battle it out in the finish of the 110-meter hurdles Thursday at the Portage Sectional. Marciniak won in 14.95, while Kittridge was second (15.07).

Valparaiso's Muyenda Burnett was second in the pole vault at Thursday's Portage Sectional.

Washington Township's Thamarr McGee placed third in the high jump at Thursday's Portage Sectional.

Valparaiso's Xavier Reed leads the pack on the second lap of the 1,600 meters. He finished third in 4:26.96.

Kubacki, Kobitz pitch Chesterton past Valpo

CHESTERTON | Making their second appearances on the mound in three days didn’t trouble Chesterton pitchers Matt Kubacki or Mitch Kobitz one bit.

Hanover Central rallies to beat Boone Grove

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central’s Riley Welch was looking to quench his thirst after Wednesday’s Porter County Conference battle with rival Boone Grove.

Crown Point’s Johnny Lynk takes one more shot at elusive state medal

Bulldog Johnny Lynk has made it downstate to the IUPUI Natatorium every year. And every year, he’s come up just a little short of the top eight.

Valparaiso's Justin Osburn; Crown Point's Alex Nickla

Valparaiso's Justin Osburn is guarded by Crown Point's Alex Nickla in a game earlier this season. The Vikings junior is averaging 7.8 points per game coming off the bench.

L.C. girls escape furious Portage rally with narrow DAC win

ST. JOHN | Don't blink.

Merrillville girls stay unbeaten with win over Portage

PORTAGE | Merrillville’s girls basketball team proved two is better than one on Saturday night.

Nick Jeffirs, Crown Point; Corey Rusboldt, Chesterton

Crown Point's Nick Jeffirs tries to rip a rebound out of Chesterton’s Corey Rusboldt's hands during Friday's Duneland Athletic Conference game at Chesterton.

Donnie Johnson, Chesterton; Braxton Rice, Crown Point

Chesterton's Donnie Johnson goes up strong against Crown Point's Braxton Rice during Friday's Duneland Athletic Conference game at Chesterton.

Bret Barclay, Crown Point

Crown Point's Bret Barclay tries to pass the ball around a wall of Chesterton defenders before he lands out of bounds during Friday's Duneland Athletic Conference.

Matt Holba, Chesterton

Chesterton's Matt Holba drives the baseline on a Crown Point defender during Friday's game at Chesterton.

Jacob Andert, Chesterton

Chesterton's Jacob Andert splits the Crown Point defense for a basket in Friday's Duneland Athletic Conference game at Chesterton. Andert scored 13 points off the bench for the Trojans in a 67-56 victory.

Bret Barclay, Crown Point; Brandon Roeske, Chesterton

Crown Point's Bret Barclay lobs a pass over Chesterton's Brandon Roeske during Friday's Duneland Athletic Conference game at Chesterton. The Trojans won 67-56.