Hoosiers remain unchanged despite No. 1 ranking

ROSEMONT, Ill. | Tom Crean made a point to bring all three of his seniors to Thursday’s Big Ten Basketball Media Day at the Hyatt Regency.

Hysteria back for Hoosiers fans

BLOOMINGTON | When lifelong Indiana University basketball fan Gabe Hoffman reached Assembly Hall five hours before the start of Hoosier Hysteria on Saturday night, he saw something he couldn’t believe.

Parents face choice of travel, town baseball

With August tryouts right around the corner, parents will soon have to decide whether they want their kids to try out for a travel baseball team or play in their local league.

Pros assist with travel ball teams

For NWI Shockers 13-and-under coach Joe Fushi, the opportunity to work with a major league guy makes the travel experience more than worth it.

Travel ball has trickle down effect on town ball

About three years ago, Pat Killeen thought his in-house Schererville 9-and-under baseball team had the potential to be unbeatable.

Schererville Hitmen player Payton Sanders

Schererville Hitmen player Payton Sanders takes batting practice at his home field in Schererville before a tournament game.

How teams are picked differs between travel, all-star baseball

When you're on the playground at recess, no one wants to be the last kid picked for a team.

After slow beginnings, travel baseball has 'exploded' in region

After 10 years in the Atlanta Braves organization, Dave Griffin's professional baseball career ended, and he had no idea what he was going to do with his life.

Travel teams flock to Ho Chunk for 'top' youth baseball competition

On any given Saturday in the summer, there are probably about 80 kids playing baseball at the Ho Chunk Sports Complex in Lynwood.

NWI Shockers 13U Alex Dobrzeniecki

NWI Shockers 13-and-under player Alex Dobrzeniecki mans third base during a game at Ho Chunk Sports Complex in Lynwood.

NWI Shockers 13U Nick Fushi

NWI Shockers 13-and-under player Nick Fushi steps into the batter's box in a game at Ho Chunk Sports Complex in Lynwood. Fushi's dad, Joe Fushi, runs the team and is a co-founder of the Shockers.

Schererville Hitmen 12U

Schererville Hitmen 12-and-under players Josh Killeen, Alex Marquand and Joe Rycerz take infield practice at their home field in Schererville before a tournament game.

NWI Shockers

The NWI Shockers 13-and-under team displays a poster on their dugout during a game at Ho Chunk in Lynwood. The poster lists the team's sponsors who help defray costs for the travel baseball team.

Schererville Hitmen

Schererville Hitmen 12-and-under players gather baseballs at their home field in Schererville after a round of batting practice before a tournament game.

Schererville Hitmen coach Pat Killeen

Schererville Hitmen coach Pat Killeen pitches batting practice to his in-house all-star team before a tournament game. The team tries to take about an hour of batting practice before going to its games.

NWI Shockers 13U

NWI Shockers 13-and-under coach Joe Fushi makes a mound visit to talk to his team during a game at Ho Chunk in Lynwood.

NWI Shockers coach Joe Fushi

NWI Shockers 13-and-under coach Joe Fushi walks back to the dug out after talking to his pitcher in the middle of a game at Ho Chunk in Lynwood.

St. John native hopes to bounce back to Olympics

DYER | After training for her moment for 14 years, Hayley Butcher lost her opportunity to prove herself before it even came in 2010.

Indians push streak to five DAC girls track championships

MERRILLVILLE | Lake Central Coach Ron Fredrick's Duneland Athletic Conference streak is still alive.

Little 500 represents essence of Indiana

BLOOMINGTON | There are some things in life that one has to experience once.

Two NWI natives help Delta Gamma capture Little 500 Championship

BLOOMINGTON | With about eight laps to go, the thoughts started to creep into Schererville native Jana Kovich's mind.

Wolves win sixth DAC girls basketball game after early scare

MICHIGAN CITY | Michigan City coach Mike Megyese wasn't pleased with his team's start or most of its fourth quarter play Tuesday night. But the Lady Wolves' performance in the second and third quarters carried them to a 71-55 victory over Lake Central.

Wheeler wins fifth straight with defensive mindset

UNION TOWNSHIP | With a defensive focus, Wheeler cruised to its fifth straight win by at least 20 points Wednesday night, defeating North Newton 73-36.

Post players lead Slicers to girls basketball victory

MERRILLVILLE | Before he could battle on Broadway, Nick Davidson battled the flu. The Andrean junior was ailing throughout the last three days of the week.

Thiele runs Highland past Lew Wallace football team

HIGHLAND | Showcasing his new strength, Justin Thiele rushed for 119 yards and two touchdowns to lead Highland past Lew Wallace 49-22.

Chesterton continues streak of DAC Tournament wins

CHESTERTON | It has been a while since the Chesterton girls' golf team lost the DAC Tournament at The Brassie -- long enough that coach Dale Hewitt doesn't remember exactly the last time the team lost the tournament.

'Disappointing' start for new ABA Porter County Punishers

VALPARAISO | Jason Lane had hoped for a better start to the Porter County Punishers franchise.

Kelpin saves final par to win Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON | Barrett Kelpin was the first to admit "it wasn't easy down the stretch" of the final round of the Northern Amateur on Friday.

Chesterton's Kyle Grassel finishes 22nd at Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON | Chesterton's Kyle Grassel finished just shy of his original Northern Amateur goal.

Kyle, Ryan Grassel, Valpo's Gaugert only region golfers to make cut

CHESTERTON | After sending eight golfers to the Northern Amateur, only three athletes from the region survived Thursday's cut down to the top 60 players.

Kelpin’s round-best five-under creates new trio of leaders at Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON | For most of the golfers at the Northern Amateur, Thursday just wasn't their day.

Three-way tie for lead after first day of Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON | David Lawrence had an early wake-up call Wednesday.

Chesterton golfers show of home course during Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON | There's no place like home.

Collegians inundate Sand Creek for Northern Amateur

CHESTERTON |Wildcats, Gators and a few varieties of Tigers will tee off at Sand Creek Country Club today, as the Northern Amateur golf tournament returns to Chesterton after a decade-long hiatus.

Crown Point wins rematch to take District 2 Championship

MUNSTER | It was a day of firsts for the Crown Point 16-18-year old Babe Ruth team.

Walk-off home run pushes Hammond Purple past Crown Point

MUNSTER | Hammond's Enrique Zamora did not want to pitch a 10th inning if he didn't have to.

Munster neighborhood has its own holiday celebration

MUNSTER | For 71 years, residents of the Independence Park neighborhood have had July 4 circled on their calendars.

Munster student earns science honor for biofuel cell project

Nathan Kondamuri may only be 16, but he's already impressing some of the top minds in the science industry.

Portage's Bliss sets state record in shot put

BLOOMINGTON | Portage's Tori Bliss faced several opponents in defense of her state championships in discus and shot put Saturday at the 38th Girls' IHSAA Track and Field State Championships. But her biggest opponent was her ankle.

State Notebook: Wheeler's Gilles heats up to finish career

BLOOMINGTON | Sweat beaded down her cheeks at a rapid rate. Her tracksuit was soaked from sweat and water.

West Side emotionally reaches goal

BLOOMINGTON | It only took asking about what the win meant to them for the tears to stream uncontrollably down the face of West Side's Ja'liza Prophet.

Strickland snags two top five finishes at State

BLOOMINGTON | Bowman's Cornelius Strickland was on a mission Friday.

State Notebook: EC relay team basks in emotional finish

BLOOMINGTON | After only sending one team to a state championship, the East Chicago Central 1,600-meter relay team ran for not just themselves, but for their school and city Friday at the 108th IHSAA Boys' Track and Field State Championships.

LaPorte beats out Chesterton, Valpo in 3,200 relay

BLOOMINGTON | The goal all year had been to medal at state.

Andrean slides past Gavit for regional softball crown

MERRILLVILLE | There was no trophy presentation.

Leadoff HR lifts Andrean to fifth-consecutive softball sectional crown

GRIFFITH | Andrean softball coach Henry Ryan only needed to watch his leadoff batter before he "knew (the game) was ours."

‘Cadillac' drives 59ers to meet KV in championship softbal game

GRIFFITH | When Andrean coach Henry Ryan yells for "Cadillac," he's not asking for an Escalade, but instead freshman Catherine Murad.

Pitching dominates as Andrean, Griffith advance in softball sectional

GRIFFITH | After Meghan Bridgeman drove Kaitlin Barajas home in the sixth inning, Andrean coach Henry Ryan thought his team was in good shape against against Calumet in the opening round of the Griffith Sectional.

Grubnich leads Crown Point to first DAC Invite victory

CHESTERTON | Nick Grubnich didn't let the wind, or his allergies, bother him Monday at the Duneland Athletic Conference Invitational golf tournament at The Brassie.