West Side holds off E.C. Central girls

GARY | It was a tale of two halves for West Side and E.C. Central on Thursday.

Nunemaker recovers to lead South Central

BOONE GROVE | Rylee Nunemaker began the night by dribbling the wrong way down the court, but the South Central junior ended the night by hitting two big shots.

E.C. Central's Denitra Brown

E.C. Central's Denitra Brown drives to the basket against Lake Central before a sparse crowd at the Class 4A Munster Sectional on Tuesday.

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Lake Central's Elizabeth Seymour attempts a lay-up over East Chicago Central's defense in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster High School, Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011.

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East Chicago Central's Malyra Carter attempts a lay-up over Lake Central's defense in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster High School, Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011.

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Lake Central's Elizabeth Seymour attempts a lay-up over East Chicago Central's defense in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster High School, Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011.

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East Chicago Central's Andrianna Moore waits for her chance to shoot in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster High School, Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011.

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Lake Central's Nikki Adams attempts a shot in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster High School, Tuesday, Feb 8, 2011.

East Chicago Central's Denitra Brown

East Chicago Central's Denitra Brown tries to move the ball past Lake Central's defense in the 2011 Class 4A, Sectional 1 hosted by Munster on Feb 8.

Jasaitis says IHSAA appeal system is extremely difficult for student athletes

In Indiana high school basketball, one of the greatest myths around is David vs. Goliath, where an underdog goes up against a powerful foe against insurmountable odds.

Strong third quarter powers Northridge past Crown Point

VALPARAISO | The third-quarter struggles that plagued Crown Point for the better part of the first half of the season returned from a brief hiatus Saturday at Valparaiso University's Athletics-Recreation Center.

Local officials who also coach have a unique perspective

Basketball referees hear a lot of cracks about their poor vision.

Sophs super for M.C. in win over Valparaiso

MICHIGAN CITY | The team of the future is the team of the present for Michigan City.

Chesterton dominant in debut with Munster

CHESTERTON | She might not be 100 percent just yet, but if Saturday's performance is a sign of what's in store for Brooke Gardner, look out.

Murray leads Merrillville girls basketball team down Broadway

MERRILLVILLE | This year's edition of the Battle of Broadway displayed a significant contrast in styles -- Andrean's height and inside presence versus Merrillville's athleticism and quickness.

Morgan rallies to win girls basketball season opener

Morgan Twp. overcame a five-point deficit by outscoring West Central 17-2 in the fourth quarter to register a 35-25 victory in its girls basketball opener Tuesday.

JIM PETERS: Hebron hoops building from the youth levels

The basketball racks will be rolled out at high schools across Indiana today for the official start of boys practice.

JIM PETERS: Boone Grove coach Wilson has heart scare

EKGs and MRIs about ASDs and PFOs. OMG!

Portage's Bliss is Times Female Athlete of the Year

One of the qualities that makes Tori Bliss an accomplished student and three-sport athlete is the same trait that keeps the Portage senior-to-be from ever being content with her achievements.