E.C. Central brings toughness to SSC men's hoops

CHICAGO HEIGHTS | E.C. Central grad Bryce Walker came to South Suburban College looking for an outlet from life at home; an escape from reality.

Pioneer ends Washington Twp.’s season

ROYAL CENTER | Washington Twp. tried to put a rough start in the rear-view mirror and concentrate on a comeback attempt.

Senators spike Kouts for 5th title in a row

WASHINGTON TWP. | Losing the Porter County Conference to Hanover Central simply poured fuel on Washington Twp.’s fire during this postseason.

Hamilton SE boys ends Valparaiso's soccer season

WARSAW | Going down 2-0 in the game of soccer is never an easy hole to crawl out of for any team.

Highland posts first win over Griffith since 1999

GRIFFITH | Since 1999, Highland has not tasted victory over Griffith.

North Judson ends Boone Grove volleyball season with sweep

NORTH JUDSON | With the way Boone Grove came out in its first game against North Judson on Thursday, it looked as if the Wolves were primed for a good showing in the sectional opener.

Valpo nips Lake Central for boys soccer regional title

MERRILLVILLE | Valparaiso goalkeeper Ethan Lehnen simply wanted to duplicate his heroic effort Saturday.

K.V. clinches share of NCC football title

MUNSTER | Kankakee Valley coach Brad Stewart has been part of conference championships and many other Gatorade-drenching celebrations before, but Friday night was a new experience for his Kougars players.

Valpo tops Munster in penalty-kick thriller; L.C. upsets C.P. in regional semifinals

MERRILLVILLE | “Nerves of steel” would be an appropriate description for Valparaiso goalkeeper Ethan Lehnen’s demeanor on the soccer field.

Munster's Evan Kattan utilizing newfound confidence

MUNSTER | Ninety-four minutes of regulation soccer had passed, and Munster faced two outcomes on Saturday: victory or season-ending defeat. The high school soccer career of senior goalkeeper Evan Kattan was balanced squarely on his shoulders.

Andrean blanks Bishop Noll; Marquette next up in boys sectional final

HAMMOND | Andrean coach Pete Reist was already a legend in Indiana high school soccer, but Wednesday night’s outcome certainly cemented his place among the elite.

Wheeler’s O’Shea siblings dominate GSSC cross country meet

UNION TWP. | The surname O’Shea has been commonly heard around Wheeler for years now, and many great athletes have come out of the school with that last name.

Munster routs E.C. Central behind strong second half

MUNSTER | Mired in a three-game losing streak, Munster was eager to get back to its winning ways, and the way Nick Cossyleon and the Mustangs came out in the second half echoed that statement.

Governors display strong second half in win over West Side

HAMMOND | After a uneventful first half offensively for Morton, the Governors turned up the intensity after the break.

Vikings hold off pesky Bulldogs in girls volleyball play

CROWN POINT | Though Times No. 4 Valparaiso struggled early during a match-deciding fourth game against No. 6 Crown Point, the intensity the Vikings displayed never wavered.

L.C.'s Jongsma ready for state competition

ST. JOHN | Tears of joy flowed down Kiana Jongsma's face when she learned she qualified for Friday's first round of the state finals.

Andrean's Croux solid as last line of defense

MERRILLVILLE | In the 2009 season-opener, Andrean's Mike Croux was thrown to the wolves as a freshman against Lake Central.

Andrean, Noll battle to tie

HAMMOND | In a highly anticipated soccer match between two rivals, it’s no surprise Monday’s contest between Times No. 4 Bishop Noll and No. 6 Andrean was physical throughout its entirety.

Achten wins Porter Am in miracle comeback

VALPARAISO | Natalie Achten wasn’t happy with her final round in the ladies championship of the Porter Amateur at Valparaiso Country Club, but with the ordeals she’s gone through, it’s a miracle she is able to golf at all.

Valpo, Chesterton advance to state as teams

BATTLE GROUND | The conditions may have been extremely windy at Saturday’s Lafayette Jeff Regional at Battle Ground Golf Club, but Valparaiso’s Harley Dubsky had no problems playing through the conditions.

Panthers corral Mustangs for first NCC victory

MUNSTER | Austin Brown was ready to get Griffith back to winning football games, and that determination showed Friday night at Munster.

Noll blanks Boone Grove boys soccer team

HAMMOND | Times No. 4 Bishop Noll was pumped up for its senior night, and that enthusiasm showed in a 4-0 blanking of No. 9 Boone Grove.

Kasprzycki anchors Bishop Noll soccer team's defense

HAMMOND | At 6-foot-4 inches tall and 200 pounds, Bishop Noll’s Will Kasprzycki sticks out like a sore thumb, towering over everyone else on the soccer field.

Valpo battles to tough boys soccer win over L.C.

ST. JOHN | It’s rare to see buzzer-beating scoring attempts in a soccer match, but Lake Central’s Josh Crague got an opportunity Wednesday night.

Hanover Central golfing seniors make name for themselves

CEDAR LAKE | Hanover Central seniors Elizabeth Price, Jaime Frost and Hannah Green have been victims of disappointment in the last three seasons.

LaPorte dominates Crown Point in DAC volleyball

LAPORTE | Times No. 1 LaPorte set the tone early, and the Slicers simply cruised along on their home court.

K.V. wins tie-breaker; ends Twin Lakes' girls golf sectional streak

DEMOTTE | In Indiana prep girls golf, one constant has been a Twin Lakes sectional championship.

Clark's Curiel anchors tough defense

HAMMOND | Clark senior Daniel Curiel may be soft-spoken, but his leadership on the field this season for the Pioneers speaks a much louder volume than his words.

L.C. edges Chesterton in final minutes

ST. JOHN | With time waning and overtime on the horizon, Lauren Doreski wasn’t about to play 14 extra minutes of soccer.

Chesterton blanks Andrean in boys soccer behind lone goal

MERRILLVILLE | For an entire half, Chesterton and Andrean tested each other’s defenses, trying to coax a shot into the net to no avail.

Crown Point's Curtis proves her talent

CROWN POINT | Tiffany Curtis may be short in stature, but her maturity level and skills on the golf course are greater than many other players her age.

Munster overcomes tough Merrillville defense for boys soccer win

MUNSTER | Merrillville's defense may have been ready and up to the task, but it was tough to slow down an offensive attack that was constantly in the Pirates' face.

Morton uses running game to trample Highland

HAMMOND | Morton running backs Kendall Huff and Eleazar Henderson led an all-out stampede Friday, and there was nothing Highland’s defense could do to slow it down.

Bulldogs need PK session to come away with win

CROWN POINT | In a hotly contested Duneland Athletic Conference boys soccer race, it’s no surprise Wednesday’s match between Times No. 6 Crown Point and No. 7 Chesterton came down to penalty kicks.

Crown Point’s Carmelo Morales more aggressive on goal

CROWN POINT | Carmelo Morales has always had the ability to be a talented goal scorer.

Steady Munster stuns No. 5 Andrean in girls volleyball

MUNSTER | After a tough first game in which Munster won 25-23, it looked as if Tuesday's Northwest Crossroads Conference volleyball match with Times No. 5 Andrean was going down to the wire.

Cardinals find playmakers to come through

GARY | With E.C. Central’s Martayveus Carter sitting out due to a one-game suspension, the Cardinals needed to find some playmakers in the absence of their best offensive player.

Munster's Bowers picking it up a notch on offense

MUNSTER | Drake Bowers came into this season with a different mentality on the field.

Whiting captures boys, girls team race

LAKE STATION | North Newton senior Jake Koselke certainly didn't come into Tuesday's Greater South Shore Conference quad expecting to run the best race of his life.

Bulldogs show up strong in second half against Munster boys soccer

CROWN POINT | For nearly 41 long minutes, Times No. 3 Crown Point and No. 7 Munster tested each other’s mettle, trying to coax a goal through the net to get the upper hand.

Late goal ends Bishop Noll, Munster boys soccer showdown with tie

HAMMOND | Bishop Noll boys soccer coach Armando Garza was disappointed after what almost became a loss for the Times No. 5 Warriors on Saturday.

LaPorte free kick proves costly for Merrillville

MERRILLVILLE | Times No. 9 Merrillville showed more fight than it did Monday against Andrean, but one big mistake can often prove to be a team’s downfall.

Noll boys soccer team routs Lowell behind strong offense

HAMMOND | Times No. 5 Bishop Noll struck early and often Tuesday night, and there was simply nothing Lowell could do to muster a comeback.

Munster's Jones beginning to excel as a sophomore

On Aug. 7, Munster sophomore Rachel Jones played the best 18-hole round of golf in her life, providing a tremendous boost of confidence that has carried over to this season.