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The job he's been waiting for: Portage's Richards excited for the chance to be a head coach again
When Roy Richards resigned as head coach under the cloud of personal circumstances at Hammond Morton in 2015, the former Michigan City...
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Feb 2, 20234 min read
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A tradition of success: Morgan's Krieger becomes only second PCC coach to win boys, girls tourneys
HEBRON -- With Saturday's 55-38 win over Westville in the Porter County Conference boys tournament championship, Kevin Krieger became a...
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Jan 23, 20234 min read
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Figuring themselves out: After run to 4A state finals, Chesterton discovering a new team identity
La PORTE -- As it turns out, a 2-4 stretch, with three losses to state-ranked teams, wasn't the worst thing that could have happened to...
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Jan 14, 20234 min read
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You can't judge Svetich by his cover: Junior point guard fills void in Crown Point lineup
By STEVE HANLON CROWN POINT – Like most parents, Clint Swan loved going to see his son, Elliot, play basketball as a youngster. It’s the...
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Jan 10, 20233 min read
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Doing what works: Lake Central succeeding the old-fashioned way -- with strong post play
La PORTE -- In the era of five out, open post offenses, Lake Central is a throwback, proving that basketball can still be played...
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Dec 31, 20225 min read
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The family business: Blake and Brandon Snodgrass have followed dad Rick into the coaching profession
LACROSSE -- It's tough being the coach's wife. Teresa Snodgrass will have you know it's even tougher being the coaches' mom. "I got used...
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Dec 21, 20223 min read
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Kouts' driving force: Baker pours in 28 points as Mustangs down Westville, regain PCC Keg
KOUTS -- When Matthew Baker heads off to college, the Kouts senior will major in High Performance Motor Sports at Northern Ohio, a unique...
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Dec 17, 20225 min read
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Promise for Portage: Connected Indians looking to build on foundation of young talent
WESTVILLE -- When Kamari Slaughter transferred from Portage to Indianapolis Cathedral, it left the Indians without their leading scorer...
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Dec 11, 20224 min read
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A signature occasion: Kouts names its basketball court after former coach Marty Gaff
For coaches who spend any significant length of time in the profession or at a particular school, one of the perks of retirement is...
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Dec 9, 20223 min read
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Embracing the challenge: Butcher takes on the task of making a winner out of Hobart basketball
UNION MILLS -- Can you win in basketball at Hobart? History says no, as Wednesday's 59-39 win at South Central made the Brickies 3-0, a...
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Dec 1, 20223 min read
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Just out of reach: Valpo's Dillabaugh misses state medal by one place; Chesterton leads local teams
TERRE HAUTE -- It's an age old question in sports. Is it worse to lose by a little or lose by a lot? For Jimmy Dillabaugh, the answer...
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Nov 3, 20224 min read
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Hill comes home: Former Boone Grove three-sport star returns to his high school as boys hoops coach
PORTER TOWNSHIP -- As Dean Hill began to realize that coaching and teaching were in his future, the former three-sport star at Boone...
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Nov 2, 20224 min read
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Fighting like Rocky: New Prairie's Ryans inspired in his play by the memory of his brother
"For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a...
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Nov 1, 20225 min read
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Smashing tiles: Valparaiso, Stock pace local runners at girls cross country state finals
TERRE HAUTE -- For Cheyanne Stock and Valparaiso, Saturday's state finals meet was all about smashing tiles. The Vikings have a summer...
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Oct 31, 20225 min read
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Happier ending: After injury ended her junior season at semistate, Stock leads Valparaiso to title
NEW CARLISLE -- The site of Cheyanne Stock's cross country low point also turned out to be her high point. The Valparaiso senior, who...
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Oct 25, 20228 min read
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Four in the chairs: Chesterton boys surge to New Prairie Semistate title; Valpo's Dillabaugh wins
NEW CARLISLE -- Somewhat lost in the shuffle of Valparaiso's success this season, Chesterton has run a little bit under the radar. Not...
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Oct 24, 20225 min read
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'V' is for Valpo (or victory): Vikings girls, boys sweep Chesterton Regional
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- As Jimmy Dillabaugh neared the finish line of Saturday's Chesterton Regional, the Valparaiso senior formed a 'V' with...
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Oct 19, 20225 min read
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Small but mighty: Morgan Township XC bidding to become the first PCC girls team to qualify for state
LIBERTY TOWNSHIP -- With each passing Saturday, Morgan Township continues to turn heads. "As I was running by some person, I heard them...
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Oct 18, 20225 min read
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The next 'dude:' Freshman QB Kodie Young impresses as Portage downs 'flat' La Porte
PORTAGE — Since scoring 46 points in a season-opening win, it’s been a tumultuous road for the Portage offense, which accumulated only 59...
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Oct 15, 20224 min read
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The first of the last: New Prairie's Zelasko wins sectional, sets record to start senior postseason
NEW CARLISLE -- A few days after setting her plans for college running, Lilly Zelasko started her final high school post-season by...
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Oct 11, 20225 min read
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