Murphy pitches shutout as Munster ousts L.C.

HIGHLAND | Munster pitcher Carly Murphy is a senior and has pitched in big softball games before.

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.

Poulos gem secures NCC second-place baseball finish for Munster

MUNSTER | Munster coach Bob Shinkan made a huge statement on Tuesday night regarding starting pitcher Mike Poulos.

Portage pounds Munster softball team

PORTAGE | Kiley Jones did it all. She got the big hit. She pitched the complete game. She even tallied the game-clinching RBI single.

Skiff skips jitters to beat Munster

MERRILLVILLE | Before Monday’s varsity baseball start, Andrean pitcher Jimmy Skiff had taken the ball against Munster plenty of times at lower levels.

Valpo wins fourth straight Rensselaer boys golf invitational title

RENSSELAER | During the trophy presentation at Saturday’s Rensselaer Invitational, Bombers coach Jeff Phillips asked victorious Valparaiso how many were seniors -- already knowing the answer.

STEVE HANLON: This is one tax plan I agree with

MUNSTER | I am not a politician. Nor do I play one on television.

Murphy sisters lead Munster to at least a share of NCC crown in softball

GRIFFITH | You would think that Carly Murphy would've taken her little sister, Tegan, out for dinner on Thursday night. And paid for it, too. At a place that doesn't serve grub in a bag.