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Movin' down the road: Former Morgan Twp. coach Dorshorst returning to the HS baseball field at Kouts
When Jason Dorshorst left baseball coaching in 2016, he and his wife Katie had two sons under the age of 4. At the time, he left the door...
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Jul 2, 20233 min read
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Back to basketball: Former Morgan Twp., St. Joseph's College star Bush returns to coaching at S.C.
Coaching has called Matty Bush back to the basketball court. The former Morgan Township and St. Joseph’s College standout, who shared a...
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Jun 30, 20234 min read
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Showing kids the way: Gunn and a group of former Hammond Morton gridders conduct youth football camp
When he was in third grade, Phyllip Gunn dreamed of playing professional football, like many young kids. Unlike many kids, the Hammond...
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May 27, 20232 min read
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Carrying on the legacy: Hobart pole vaulter Johnston clears 17-6 at regional, eyes state record
VALPARAISO -- Even as Cody Johnston continues to amaze people with his pole vault exploits, the Hobart senior is amazing himself. "That...
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May 26, 20233 min read
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Wolves in a walk: Boone Grove draws 17 bases on balls in PCC tourney final rout; eyes 3A sectional
WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP -- Last May, Trey Pitcock didn't get to play in the Porter County Conference tournament championship, watching from...
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May 20, 20234 min read
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Hawks on the rise: Senior-less Hebron softball continuing its climb up the ranks
UNION MILLS -- Two years ago, Hebron coach Craig Doelling started seven freshmen that he knew would be the future of the softball...
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May 12, 20233 min read
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By the numbers: Senior Garrett Weber a unique member of loaded Lake Central lineup
By CJ Peters In an age of data and analytics being readily available, Garrett Weber is all for the movement of advanced statistics in...
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May 11, 20234 min read
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A happier ending: Roy's bare-handed catch for final out secures Hebron's PCC win over South Central
UNION MILLS -- The last time Trever Roy played at South Central, things didn't go well. "I was pitching the last inning, and I gave up a...
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May 6, 20234 min read
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A little extra incentive: Meinert fans 15 as Boone Grove bests South Central in matchup of PCC aces
UNION MILLS -- There was some chatter going around before Boone Grove's game at South Central on Wednesday. "We came into this game and...
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May 4, 20233 min read
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Grin and ‘Barrett’: Chesterton junior tosses complete game in win over La Porte
By CJ PETERS CHESTERTON 一 When a coach singles out a player as one of the best they’ve ever coached for their team, that in itself is a...
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Apr 27, 20234 min read
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A constant reminder: Lake Central motivated by last year's walk-off loss in regional to Penn
ST. JOHN -- On occasion, Griffin Tobias has sympathy for what opposing pitchers are up against in facing Lake Central's lineup. "They're...
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Apr 19, 20234 min read
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Calumet lands Salary: Former La Porte star and Michigan City assistant named head coach of Warriors
The question about Charles Salary becoming a head coach wasn’t one of if, it was one of when. In less than five years, La Porte’s...
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Apr 11, 20233 min read
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Pride in the program: Portage baseball alum Prance embraces the past in efforts to build the future
La PORTE -- The walk to the pitcher's mound Tuesday at Schreiber Field was a trip down Memory Lane for Shane Prance. "I think the first...
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Apr 6, 20235 min read
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Nelly -- There’s just something about that name: 21st Century's Davis headed to Final Four with FAU
By STEVE HANLON It was the fall of 2019. The world had changed much for myself. This sports scribbler of 30-plus years was walking to the...
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Mar 26, 20234 min read
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Gutting it out: Marquette holds off stubborn Kouts challenge to advance to Class A semistate final
LAFAYETTE -- It's been a rough week for Lukas Balling. The Marquette Catholic senior was a no go for practice Tuesday through Thursday...
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Mar 18, 20234 min read
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Nobody gave 'em a chance: Kouts continues surprise tournament run with regional win
BOURBON -- Two years ago, when Kouts played in the Class A Triton Regional, Spencer Andrews attended the games as a fan. "I was part of...
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Mar 13, 20235 min read
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The pack's new leader: Former Calumet coach French hired to take over Michigan City football program
Like many coaches, Cody French wasn’t necessarily looking to make a move. “I had no intention to leave Calumet as soon as I did,” French...
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Mar 1, 20236 min read
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Making its mark: Morgan Township finishes unbeaten in PCC round-robin for second straight season
By CJ PETERS For JP on Preps WESTVILLE — It gave up a season-high 62 points in Friday’s game, but for a team that Morgan Township coach...
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Feb 18, 20235 min read
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Finding peace: Oehmen fulfills late mom's dream for him to go to college, his own to play football
UNION MILLS – It was always Angela Oehmen’s wish that her son Jacob would go to college. Months after Angela and Joey Oehmen were killed...
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Feb 16, 20234 min read
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Making them count: Chesterton uses 25-3 free throw advantage to slip by Michigan City, stay atop DAC
By CJ PETERS MICHIGAN CITY — Following each practice, Chesterton’s players all shoot 50 free throws before they leave, but that wasn’t...
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Feb 3, 20235 min read
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