Griffith dismisses Gavit early in softball opener

HAMMOND | There's been an age-old debate about what is a "hitter's park" or "pitcher's park."

Munster's Jessica Rooth

Munster junior Jessica Rooth sets to make a backhand shot during the Munster Sectional semifinals last Thursday.

Prep girls tennis Munster Sectional Semifinal.

Munster junior Jessica Rooth returns the ball during the Munster Sectional Semifinal match Thursday night.

Prep girls tennis Munster Sectional Semifinal.

Highland senior Vanessa Madrigal makes a backhand shot during the Munster Sectional Semifinal match Thursday night.

Munster junior Jessica Rooth

Munster junior Jessica Rooth has dealt with a back injury this season. Recently, she returned to her No. 1 singles spot.

Munster junior Jessica Rooth

Munster junior Jessica Rooth earned a confidence boost with a straight-set win over Highland's Vany Madrigal in the sectional semifinals.

Prep girls tennis Munster Sectional Semifinal.

Highland senior Vanessa Madrigal prepares for a backhand shot during the Munster Sectional Semifinal match Thursday night.

Prep girls tennis Munster Sectional Semifinal.

Highland senior Vanessa Madrigal gets ready to hit the ball during the Munster Sectional semifinal match Thursday night.

Jordan comes through for Cougars

GARY | Paco Jordan allowed 10 runs to the opponent, so it was fitting that he was up with a chance to drive in his team’s 11th.

Lew Wallace, Hammond will play in title game at Civic Center

HAMMOND | In the first two minutes of the fourth quarter of Friday's boys basketball sectional semifinal, Lew Wallace turned a two-point lead against Griffith into a win.

STEVE HANLON: Winning has nothing to do with pride

HAMMOND | The tears were forming, but they never fell down the cheek. Not in the following conversation anyway.

Gavit boys use big fourth quarter to top Clark in Class 3A Hammond Sectional; Griffith routs Roosevelt

HAMMOND | Clark's game plan to beat Gavit in the Class 3A Hammond boys basketball sectional opener Tuesday was to slow the game down.

Bishop Noll edges Gavit

HAMMOND | Bishop Noll needed an easy win.

E.C native Garcia, Maldonado lift Merrillville to 9th straight title

EAST CHICAGO | Adam Garcia couldn’t hide the excitement.

Defense carries Gavit past Griffith boys

HAMMOND | It was just one play, but it pretty much symbolized what happened on Wednesday night inside Gavit's gym.

Gavit boys escape Hammond with win

HAMMOND | Gavit played at maximum effort for the first time this season in its 66-59 win over Hammond on Friday, coach Brandon Ridenour said.

Tiajaney Hawkins sets career high in win over Gavit

EAST CHICAGO | E.C. Central's Tiajaney Hawkins tied her career high of 27 points in the first half of Wednesday's game against Gavit.

Calumet tops Gavit in sectional opener with season's first victory

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | The Calumet Warriors picked a good time to get their first win of the season.

Morton gets on track with big plays against Gavit

HAMMOND | If there's one thing missing from Morton's offensive attack, it's been the threat of big plays.

The Prep Grid: Area athletes answer questions about our silly planet

The Times asked several area athletes some outside-the-box questions to see what area high schoolers are thinking about different topics. Here is what they had to say: