Finch, Wheeler shuts out North Newton softball team

MOROCCO | On a cold Tuesday afternoon Wheeler junior pitcher Nickole Finch was throwing nothing but heat against host North Newton.

C.P. drops Valparaiso in conference softball opener

CROWN POINT | Had there been some snow on the ground, the Bulldogs would have easily melted it with their hot bats and laser shots Tuesday.

Crown Point's Logan McRae

Crown Point's Logan McRae runs the ball during Friday's Class 5A regional game at Penn.

Crown Point's Tyler Wells

Crown Point's Tyler Wells hauls in a pass during Friday's Class 5A regional game at Penn.

Crown Point's Tristan Peterson

Crown Point's Tristan Peterson, right, is brought down by Penn's Zachary Hiss during Friday's Class 5A regional game at Penn.

Girls basketball, the 2011-12 Merrillville Pirates

Scouting the 2011-12 Merrillville Pirates

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage High School senior defensive back Zac Vardaman hangs his head on Friday as he sits on the bench with teammates during their homecoming game against Crown Point.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Crown Point kicker Brett Brayer lines up a kick held by wide receiver Tyler Wells during Friday's game against Portage.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Crown Point senior wide receiver Tyler Wells shakes off Portage senior running back Jason Roman during Friday's homecoming game at Portage High School.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage High School head coach Jeromy Flowers reacts to a call during the first quarter of Friday's game against Crown Point.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage junior defensive back Rashaan Coleman drags down Crown Point senior running back Pete Parks during the first quarter of Friday's game at Portage High School.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage junior wide receiver Rashaan Coleman attempts a run during Friday's game against Crown Point at Portage High School.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage fans cheer for their team on Friday during their homecoming game against Crown Point.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Crown Point senior kicker Brett Brayer kicks the ball held by senior wide receiver Tyler Wells during Friday's game against Portage.

Crown Point sophomore running back Tristan Peterson

Crown Point sophomore running back Tristan Peterson attempts to shake off Portage senior defensive back Alvin Best during the second quarter of Friday's game at Portage High School.

Crown Point at Portage football game

Portage junior defensive back Rashaan Coleman drags down Crown Point senior wide receiver Tyler Wells during Friday's homecoming game at Portage High School.