Wheeler starts wrestling program

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

The mats, singlets and headgear are coming to Wheeler.

Marian wrestler Jackson signs with Indiana University

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Marian Catholic wrestler Nate Jackson could not pass up the opportunity to wrestle in the Big Ten.

Nomad Elite Wrestling Club finds a home

By John Burbridge john.burbridge@nwi.com, (219) 933-3371

MERRILLVILLE | So the question is, "Do you still call yourselves the 'Nomad Elite Wrestling Club'?"

River Forest starting youth wrestling program

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Not all that long ago, River Forest's wrestling program was in danger of being discontinued due to a lack of interest.

'Dog gone: Crown Point loses in team wrestling state finals

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

In this the 17th and final version of the IHSAA team tournament, the Bulldogs did some representing by getting to the championship match, but …

State wrestling notes: Bulldogs storm Cathedral amid boos

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

GREENWOOD | Crown Point freshman Morgan Kral writhed in pain and tapped the mat.

Halsted, C.P. hope to relive 2009 magic as IHSAA stages final team state finals in wrestling

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

CROWN POINT | On every main thoroughfare into Crown Point there is a red sign in the shape of Indiana boasting the local school's 2009 state t…

Scouting the 17th annual Team State Wrestling Finals

By Times Staff

When: 9 a.m. Saturday.

Scouting Local IHSA Dual Team Sectionals

Class 3A Oak Park-River Forest Sectional

Tsirtsis wins fourth, Ayersman third state wrestling titles

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

INDIANAPOLIS | There was one voice Jason Tsirtsis could discern amid the din of Bankers Life Fieldhouse during Saturday's state wrestling fina…

Marian's Jackson, Thornton's Williams win state wrestling titles

By Jay Lee Special to The Times

CHAMPAIGN | Nate Jackson had just one goal for the weekend: to be dominant.

Hanover state wrestling champs pay homage in victory to former coach

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

INDIANAPOLIS | Somewhere, John Willems was smiling Saturday night.

Lake Central's Robinson takes third in state wrestling at 220

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

INDIANAPOLIS | For the sake of a couple inches, Lake Central sophomore Gelen Robinson would've been wrestling under the lights Saturday at Ban…

Region advances 15 from first round at state wrestling

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Trailing 6-1 in the third period of his 160-pound match in Friday's first round of the state finals, Hobart freshman Scottie Sopko not only ro…

M'ville wrestler, born 3 months premature, says drive to survive, succeed is ingrained

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

When Ursula Peppers watches son Darryl wrestle, she can't help but think back a little more than 18 years ago, shake her head and be thankful.

Brill changes team, eyes state championship again

By Jay Lee Special to The Times

CHAMPAIGN | Returning to Assembly Hall in a new uniform and weight class, the mission and mindset remained the same for Mount Carmel sophomore…

JIM PETERS: Big weekend in store of area wrestlers at state

By Jim Peters Times Columnist

I'm not big on making predictions in print, but calling for a big weekend for Northwest Indiana wrestlers in the state wrestling finals is abo…

JIM PETERS: Calumet wrestling coach Wadkins to receive prestigious Thom award

By Jim Peters Times Columnist

The litany of names reads like a who's who of Indiana high school wrestling.

Crete-Monee's Flowers, Rosenfeldt qualifiy for Class 2A meet

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CRETE | The last time Crete-Monee High School sent a wrestler to the IHSA state tournament in 2008, both Rasheed Flowers and Austin Rosenfeldt…

Marian Catholic wrestler Nate Jackson ready to take state

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Marian Catholic's Nate Jackson is a young man who can think on his feet.

Mount Carmel's Brill set to meet expectations at Class 3A wrestling meet

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | It's hard to imagine the expectation for a high school wrestler to be any higher than for those who captured their first state title…

Scouting the Illinois State Wrestling Meet

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

Where: Assembly Hall, University of Illinois

The New Kid: Bishop Noll's first state qualifier since 2003, Damian Gomez cites mom as main motivation

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

Damian Gomez learned the value of hard work by watching his mom raise three boys alone.

Hanover Central continues run of wrestling success

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Tucked both geographically and competitively among the big-school powerhouses of the region, Hanover Central has carved a solid niche in local…

Scouting the State Wrestling Finals

By Times Staff

When: Friday, 5 p.m. (first round); Saturday, 8:30 a.m. (quarterfinals, followed by semifinals); 4 p.m. (consolation round); 6:30 p.m. (finals)

T.F. South duo make wrestling history

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

LANSING | A year ago Joe Young would never have dreamed of a trip to the state wrestling finals.

Region's five unbeaten wrestlers advance with semistate titles

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 5484363

MERRILLVILLE | Five region wrestlers entered Saturday's Merrillville Semistate with unblemished records.

Mt. Carmel advances five wrestlers to state Class 3A tournament

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Good things are bound to happen when one team qualifies 13 wrestlers to a tournament where there are four medalists per weight class.

Merrillville's Steveson one of just two freshman champions

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

MERRILLVILLE | When it comes to wrestling, age doesn't mean much to Bobby Steveson.

T.F. South's Joe Young makes wrestling sectionals after a year-long hiatus

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | Thornton Fractional South wrestler Joe Young will occasionally break into a smile during brief respites from action on the mat.

C.P. heavyweight Swope overcomes size disadvantage

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

Standing just 5-foot-10 and wrestling the heavyweight position, Josh Swope is used to looking up at opponents.

Scouting the Merrillville Wrestling Semistate

By Times Staff

When: 9 a.m. Saturday; finals, 4:30 p.m. (approximate).

Nine area wrestlers place at Marist Regional

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CHICAGO | With Sandburg and Marist's wrestlers in an intense battle for the team title at the Class 3A Marist Regional, there simply was not m…

Bulldog brothers win at Crown Point wrestling regional

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

CROWN POINT | It was a big day for brother tandems at Saturday's Crown Point Regional.

Beecher girls basketball team ready for postseason

By Christopher Breach Times Correspondent

BEECHER | Standout Beecher senior Amari Griffin and her Ladycat teammates have an opportunity to win the program's first regional title since …

Merrillville cleans up at Calumet

By Christopher Breach Times Correspondent

GARY | It's customary at tournaments for each winner to take home the poster board with the printed brackets of his individual weight class. T…

Sting holds on against Leo

By Dwight Haislet Times Correspondent

SOUTH HOLLAND | For a guard, Seton Academy's Mark Weems plays a pretty convincing big man.

T.F. North girls basketball team makes its nine straight over T.F. South

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

LANSING | With first place in the South Suburban Blue at stake, the T.F. North-T.F. South was more than a District 215 rivalry.

Grant Park-Beecher's Tempco doesn't let physical drawbacks hinder him

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

GRANT PARK | Grant Park-Beecher wrestler Tyler Tempco has been an inspiration to his teammates, though he said he is just another wrestler.

Beecher and Grant Park a good tag-team combination

By Mike Nieto mike.nieto@nwi.com, (219) 933-3232

GRANT PARK | There have been some great wrestling tag teams through the years.

T.F. South's Tisza has an eye on state wrestling meet

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

LANSING | Thornton Fractional South wrestler Blake Tisza had to battle more than opponents last year.

Crown Point wins fifth team wrestling regional in a row

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

PORTAGE | Not bad for a guy who didn't even crack the individual tournament lineup.

JIM PETERS: Coaches association to hold team wrestling tournament

By Jim Peters Times Columnist

Feeling down about the end of the team state tournament, my wrestling friend?

Meteors stingy defense led by Greenlee

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

CALUMET CITY | In many ways, the defense played by Thornton Fractional North's girls basketball team this season has been the Meteors' best offense.

Big upsets not enough for Indians in team wrestling regional semifinals

By Paul Trembacki Times Correspondent

PORTAGE | A 23-point deficit in the team score means nothing when you're trying to impose your will, avenge two losses and upset the No.1 wres…

Portage's lanky Logsdon a dangerous pinning threat

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 538-4363

Standing nearly 6 feet tall and weighing just 120 pounds, Portage junior Dylan Logsdon looks like he belongs on a basketball court more than a…

Scouting the local team and individual wrestling regionals

Times Staff

Portage Team Regional

T.F. South's McBridge, Tisza win SSC titles

By Vince Vosti Times Correspondent

LANSING | Thornton Fractional South junior wrestler Corinthian McBridge began his post-tournament march to the podium before his name was even…

Portage wins fourth straight wrestling sectional, first for Vega

By Jim Peters jim.peters@nwi.com, (219) 548-4363

LAPORTE | Last year, Roberto Espinosa felt like the odd man out for Portage after the LaPorte Sectional.

Pirates dominate Calumet wrestling sectional

By David P. Funk Times Correspondent

CALUMET TOWNSHIP | Merrillville left the wrestling mat Saturday at Calumet with its eighth-straight sectional title. That doesn't come as a bi…