REGION COLLEGIANS: DeMuth, Donley help Hoosiers claim Big Ten baseball title

Talk about a long time coming.

Leadoff hitter McKee provides offensive punch for Chesterton softball team

Mallory McKee wasn't initially enamored about being a leadoff hitter until she realized the prospects of extra plate appearances.

PORTER COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS: Sixth annual Kent's Run May 25

Free to Breathe 5K walk June 1; Youth soccer camp at West Side Park June 10-14; VHS wrestling room raffle July 1

T.F. North's starting pitcher Sara Daw

T.F. North's starting pitcher Sara Daw has been a workhorse for the Meteors, who play T.F. South Monday for the third time this year.

Ichiyama’s return helps lead Valparaiso

VALPARAISO | When Joylyn Ichiyama walked off the field following Valparaiso’s season-ending loss to Kentucky in the NCAA tournament last season, the senior believed she was walking away from the softball for the final time.

PORTER COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS: Boys volleyball showcase at The Diggz of NWI

Sixth annual Kent's Run May 25; Youth soccer camp at West Side Park June 10-14; VHS wrestling room raffle July 1

REGION COLLEGIANS: Lew Wallace’s Gardner earns GLVC top male honors in track

Lew Wallace grad Robert Gardner was named the Great Lakes Valley Conference’s men’s Track Athlete of the Year after he guided the University of Indianapolis to its fourth straight conference title.

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude scores in Saturday's game against T.F. South. The Vikings begin postseason play Tuesday at the Class 2A Agricultural Science Regional.

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude, right, slides safely into third base for a triple against T.F. South.

T.F. South's Cori Reynolds

T.F. South's Cori Reynolds, right, slides safely into home plate for the Rebels' first run against Illiana Christian during Saturday's game.

T.F. South's Devin Piper

T.F. South's Devin Piper drives the ball for a base hit against Illiana Christian.

T. F. South pitcher Cori Reynolds

T. F. South pitcher Cori Reynolds delivers against Illiana Christian.

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude

Illiana Christian's Natalie VanderWoude hits against T.F. South, connecting for a triple.

T.F. South's Cori Reynolds

T.F. South's Cori Reynolds makes contact with the ball during Saturday's game against Illiana Christian.

Illiana Christian softball players

Illiana Christian players walk away after meeting with pitcher Brooke Van Der Aa at the mound during a recent game. The Vikings are hoping for a rematch with Chicago Christian in the Class 2A Agricultural Science Regional.

Illiana Christian's Brooke Van Der Aa

Illiana Christian's Brooke Van Der Aa and her teammates hope to win a regional. The Vikings missed several games due to the weather and a school rule which does not allow extra-curricular contests during spring break.

PORTER COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS: Sixth annual Kent's Run May 25

Dunes Classic slated for May 18-19; Youth soccer camp at West Side Park June 10-14; Valpo University offers summer basketball camps

Megan Tymorek, Chesterton

Megan Tymorek jumps into her teammates at home plate last year after hitting a home run against Lake Central in the Class 4A regional. The state tournament draw was released on Thursday and Chesterton will open against Crown Point in the sectional.