Sophomore fraternal twin Kendria Huff having breakout season for Morton heading into sectional action

HAMMOND | Kendria Huff emerged from the womb two minutes ahead of her brother.

Andrean's Matt Desomer scores from second against Morton during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Morton second baseman Devonte Robinson tags out a sliding David Cox of Andrean

Morton second baseman Devonte Robinson tags out a sliding David Cox of Andrean during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Morton starting pitcher Aurelio Cazares throws

Morton starting pitcher Aurelio Cazares throws against Andrean during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Morton fans bundle up as they watch their team play Andrean during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Morton's Devonte Robinson gets back safely to first base

Morton's Devonte Robinson gets back safely to first base as Andrean's pitcher Jimmy Tarala ties to pick him off during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Morton's third baseman Billy Rosas tags Jamie Johnson of Andrean during the RailCats High School Challenge.

Andrean's Joey Plesac scores in the first inning

Andrean's Joey Plesac scores in the first inning against Morton during the RailCats High School Challenge at U.S. Steel Yard.

Morton's starting pitcher Aurelio Cazares

Morton starting pitcher Aurelio Cazares throws against Andrean during the RailCats High School Challenge at U.S. Steel Yard.

Andrean starting pitcher Jimmy Tarala throws against Morton

Andrean starting pitcher Jimmy Tarala throws against Morton during the RailCats High School Challenge at U.S. Steel Yard.

Andrean shortstop Nick Podkul

Andrean shortstop Nick Podkul pulls in a Morton popup during the RailCats High School Challenge at U.S. Steel Yard.

Sectional basketball makes long-awaited return to Civic Center

The nostalgic Hammond Civic Center, like rings on a giant redwood, has an endless list of stories to tell.

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Trojans advance with solid defense

MUNSTER | If Aleysha Slaven was to become a thief of some sort, she'd have an easy time getting any items she'd target.

Morton win fourth straight GLAC

HAMMOND | It's safe to say, at this point, that Morton controls the Great Lake Athletic Conference in wrestling.

Hammond Civic Center gets IHSAA Class 3A sectional back

Morton's Rayan Elabed and Hanover Central's Luke Pedersen collide during Tuesday's Region Roundball Rumble game, sponsored by The Times. The teams played on a new floor at the Hammond Civic Center that was installed last spring. The IHSAA Class 3A boys basketball sectional will return to the…