Peterson looks for seamless transition as Chesterton football coach

The head football coach is new, but much will remain the same at Chesterton, as Mark Peterson strives for continuity in the transition.

Peterson to be recommended as Chesterton football coach

The Times has learned that Mark Peterson is expected to be named the head football coach at Chesterton.

Chesterton's Campbell is the Times 2013 Indiana Baseball Coach of the Year

Sometimes, the best coaching means doing less than more.

JIM PETERS: Chesterton coach Campbell a senior in age only

Age is only a number.

Donley, DeMuth help IU to first College World Series

As a young player, Dustin DeMuth envisioned being drafted and playing in the College World Series.

A little goes a long way for Portage in state softball championship

INDIANAPOLIS | Lauren Murray's fourth-inning double over the left fielder's head was the sole hit the Indians generated against Franklin Central's Gabby Snyder in Saturday's Class 4A state championship at Ben Davis High School, but it produced both runs in a 2-0 victory.

Jones makes Murray double stand for Portage 4A state softball title

INDIANAPOLIS | In her first varsity game as a freshman, Kiley Jones dropped a popup.

Former Boiler, Viking Hummel home from basketball season in Spain

It took Robbie Hummel about two steps on American soil to realize how good it was to be back in the United States.

Wheeler baseball coach Long returning to Twin Lakes

Monticello is home to Josh Long.

Elkhart Christian overcomes, holds off Morgan Township in Class A Caston baseball regional

FULTON | When Jason Dorshorst rolled the dice with Ryan Klikus against Washington Township in the sectional, it came up seven.

Klikus' competitive fire fuels Morgan Township baseball team

It was third or fourth grade. Bailly Elementary School classmates Ryan Klikus and Zac Ryan were working on their multiplication skills. To make studying a little more interesting, they put 60 seconds on a timer to see who would get done first.

Wright's defense has been a mainstay for Boone Grove baseball team

It was his glove that earned Jake Wright a starting position as a freshman, when Boone Grove won a sectional title. Three years later, it's his glove that has kept him there, helping the Wolves to another crown.

Mesarch a steady presence for Portage baseball team

It was a rollercoaster spring for Portage on its way to a sectional championship.

Wheeler's O'Shea returns to state finals in 800 meters

There was a time when Kelly O'Shea did her best running around the bases rather than a track.

Jones pitches Portage to first sectional baseball title since 1995

LAPORTE | For the fourth year in a row, Portage reached the Class 4A sectional championship.

Portage's Blake overcomes injury to qualify for state track finals in four events

It's called the sprint buffet, a cornucopia of events that includes two 100-meter dashes, two 200s, another 100 on the 400 relay and a 400 on the 1,600 relay.

C.P., Plesac edge Hobart, Murray on first-inning balk

LAPORTE | In an epic of battle of aces, it all came down to a balk.

Renssleaer's Meeks aiming for state discus title

One spot separated Chelsie Meeks from a state title in the discus last year.

Portage edges Valpo; Merrillville routs M.C. at Class 4A LaPorte baseball sectional

LAPORTE | With Kevin Jones and Devin Bafia dealing, it figured to come down to one play between Portage and Valparaiso in Friday's Class 4A LaPorte Sectional.

JIM PETERS: LaPorte's baseball pride has taken a hit

Schreiber Field remains a mecca for high school baseball, one of the best prep venues for the sport you can find.

C.P. shuts out LaPorte, Hobart ousts Chesterton in Class 4A LaPorte Sectional

LAPORTE | It took Ronnie Plesac an inning to find his bearings in Wednesday's Class 4A LaPorte Sectional opener.

Wheeler's Mills making rapid progress in 800-meter run

The trip from seventh-grade straggler to regional contender has been quite a ride for Wheeler's James Mills.

Pole vault trio lifts Lake Central to third straight track regional title

CHESTERTON | Lake Central pole vaulters Brooke Lambert, Katie Brown and Kaitlyn Moricz have dominated the area all season, placing 1-2-3 in every meet they've entered.

Narron settles in with Boone Grove baseball team just in time to leave

Just like a new glove that takes a while to break in, Caleb Narron needed a little time to fit in at Boone Grove.

Washington Township knocks off South Central to defend PCC baseball title

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | A robust wind howling out of Senator Park on Monday suggested a high-scoring Porter County Conference championship.

South Central high jumper Payne a two-time sectional champion

All athletes feel nerves. The best ones just handle them better.

Washington bounces Hanover; S.C. blanks Kouts in PCC baseball tourney

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Hanover Central's last Porter County Conference tournament won't end in a championship.

Portage baseball team wears blue jerseys to support assistant coach Dixon

PORTAGE | For most of the baseball season, Bob Dixon has left his home each weekday morning and driven to the University of Chicago Hospital for radiation laser therapy as part of his prostate cancer treatment.

Portage sprinter Blake impressive in return at boys track sectional

PORTAGE | If there's anything that Jeron Blake has learned this spring, it's patience.

Wheeler baseball player Crussen refuses to let his size be a deterrent

Too small, too slow, too weak.

Hanover edges Boone to open its last PCC baseball tournament

PORTER TOWNSHIP | While his coach downplays the significance of Hanover Central's final Porter County Conference tournament, there's no mistaking what it means to at least one Wildcat.

Valparaiso hurdler Marciniak making long strides

The first thing you notice about Josh Marciniak is the long, flowing mane of blonde hair that he started growing out last year.

Portage wins first girls track sectional title since 1995

CHESTERTON | When Portage last won a girls track sectional in 1995, most of the team wasn't even born.

John Snyder resigns as Chesterton football coach to join Valparaiso University football staff

Joining the Valparaiso University football staff brings John Snyder back to his coaching roots, to the reason he first came to Northwest Indiana a quarter century ago.

Portage's Pizer rises to top of area 800 ranks

Paige Pizer's rise in the middle-distance ranks has been a case of "I know I can" rather than "I think I can."

Crawford hired to succeed Gaff as Kouts boys basketball coach

Matt Crawford was still a twinkle in his parents' eyes in 1983, the year Marty Gaff became the head coach at Kouts.

Hanover in position to win another PCC boys track title in farewell meet

HEBRON | The rain can only delay the inevitable.

Moneta a voice of experience on young, talented Hebron baseball team

One of only two seniors on a Hebron team full of freshmen and sophomores, Jon Moneta feels like the oldest brother in a big family.

Hebron's Wallace outrunning his brother's shadow

No matter how fast Blake Wallace ran last year, he couldn't escape the glare from the spotlight of his talented brother.

Lake Central girls win sixth straight DAC track title in decisive fashion

CROWN POINT | Who needs a track?

Soccer star Violanti returns to Valpo track as a distance runner

Baking cookies, going to the beach or simply relaxing.

Chesterton's Crowley is right at home behind the plate

From the time he offered to put on the shin guards, face mask and chest protector when he was 8, Mike Crowley has been a catcher.

Chesterton's Sullivan has come out of nowhere in the 400

Up until a month or so ago, the only thing that stood out about Archie Sullivan's running was his disdain for starting blocks.

Chesterton moves into Duneland baseball tie with Crown Point

CHESTERTON | With 10 seniors and most of its pitching graduated, Chesterton entered the season with more questions than answers.

Stum shuts out Washington Township; keeps Hanover atop PCC baseball standings

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP | Trouble doggedly stalked Dan Stum for seven innings Monday at Senator Park, but it never caught him.

S.C.'s Hanna excels in both infield and outfield

The first time Ryan Kruszka saw Austen Hanna, the Satellites junior was on a basketball court, not a baseball diamond.

Valpo bats break out in DAC baseball rout of Portage

PORTAGE | Like most teams, the lousy April weather has greatly limited Valparaiso's quality of practice.

Washington Township boys track trio are all Eagle Scouts

From Tenderfoot to Eagle Scout, the long journey to the top of the Boy Scouts ladder is one that Nick Moskwa, Randy Ridge and Brian Smrekar have all made.