East Chicago Central has won its first regional title since its 2007 state championship.
Joseph Watkins may be ‘the underdog.’ But don’t underestimate him or semistate-bound East Chicago Central.
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Introducing the 2024-25 Post-Tribune Boys Wrestling All-Area Team
Valparaiso’s Luke Reid is among the wrestlers on the first team.
‘Unstoppable,’ Merrillville’s Adrian Pellot is the 2024-25 Post-Tribune Boys Wrestler of the Year
The Purdue recruit went 45-0 en route to a state title.
Talented high jumper Quinn Begley may get ‘overshadowed a lot’ on the court. But Crown Point knows better.
Begley, the only senior in the starting lineup, has helped the Bulldogs advance to the regional.
Greg Williams, East Chicago Central’s tallest player, raises his game. ‘His presence inside has been major.’
The 6-foot-7 Williams has helped the Cardinals win a sectional title.
Henry Maurer finds ‘his voice as a leader.’ Hanover Central finding success in postseason is no coincidence.
Maurer helped the Wildcats win their first sectional title since 2020.
Michael Wellman has wanted to win sectional title ‘ever since I could really remember.’ But he’s not done yet.
Wellman is a former ball boy for Portage, which hadn’t won a sectional title since 2001.
Introducing the 2024-25 Post-Tribune Girls Basketball All-Area Team
Lake Central’s Vanessa Wimberly and Ayla Krygier are among the selections.
‘Never satisfied,’ Valparaiso’s Lillian Barnes is the 2024-25 Post-Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year
Barnes is determined to get even better after leading Valparaiso to conference, sectional and regional titles.
Kentucky baseball commit Rob Czarniecki sticks with basketball at Chesterton. ‘Making memories’ is too rewarding.
Czarniecki is a baseball star but is happy to be a role player in basketball.