Lake Central, Morton advance at Class 4A Munster baseball sectional

MUNSTER | Antonio Majstorov just needed to calm down.

STEVE HANLON: Johnson family put West Side back on map

Lonnie Johnson had a tough decision in middle school. He felt like his future hung in the balance. His choice could determine it all.

Lowell routs Highland; E.C. skids by West Side at softball sectional

HIGHLAND | The Lowell offense was explosive in a 10-0 win in the Class 4A sectional opener over host Highland Tuesday.

West Side's Johnson commits to Ohio State for football

The courtship lasted awhile, but the date with destiny for West Side wide receiver Lonnie Johnson and Ohio State was confirmed.

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.

STEVE HANLON: The vanishing act in Gary must stop

GARY | The legacy of high school basketball in Gary doesn't have a close second.

West Side corrals Hammond boys in last regular season game

GARY | With Hoosier Hysteria right around the corner, teams are making their final preparations for a deep postseason run.

West Side's Wilson continues to play above the rim

There were some bumps early but West Side's Arnold Wilson didn't let the beginning define who he is.

Davidson leads 59ers past West Side in close call

MERRILLVILLE | Few are those who would want to play Andrean boys basketball coach Carson Cunningham in a game of poker. Especially after his Times No. 4 59ers eked out a nervous 48-43 win over visiting West Side.

Munster gets 11th straight over West Side from long range

MUNSTER | Munster has had a great boys basketball team for the past decade. The one thing that separates these Mustangs and all the others is their ability to hit a 3-pointer.

L.C. holds off West Side; E.C. Central keeps title defense alive

MUNSTER | Lake Central’s game plan against West Side was simpler than X's and O's.

Portage dominates at Calumet Sectional

GARY | What’s old is new again in the wrestling state tournament.

West Side gets 20 points from the free throw line to beat E.C.

EAST CHICAGO | West Side coach Murray Richards knew his team would have to do well at the charity stripe. Especially since The Times No. 10 Cougars were playing big-time rival on the road in East Chicago.

STEVE HANLON: Gary Holiday Tourney needs old feel

GARY | This used to be a crown jewel of Hoosier Hysteria. A bright fire burning on cold winter nights.

Wilson's O leads West Side to Gary Holiday Tournament win

GARY | Murray Richards had a perfect game plan heading into Friday night's Gary Holiday Tournament championship game on West Side's home floor.

West Side 'bench' gives Cougars Holiday Tournament title

GARY | DeJah Joshua loves the game of basketball. The junior guard from West Side proved it on Friday afternoon.

Bowman's Dillard has break-out game in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS | Davon Dillard walked to the bench with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter on Friday night. He didn't get much love from his coach.

West Side's Glover has hot start to lead Cougars

INDIANAPOLIS | So the drive was long and cold. The overnight rest was in a strange bed.

Big opening quarter propels West Side over Munster

MUNSTER | Experience can get you far in a basketball season, but talent and athleticism is something even the legendary Rod Fisher cannot coach.

Lake Central gets 10-0 run in final minutes to hold off West Side

GARY | In the same gym that produced last year's magical season, Times No. 1 Lake Central was fighting for its life Wednesday night. To say the game against host West Side was in doubt would be an understatement.