Search


peters1119
- Jul 23
- 6 min
Built from scratch: Calumet College roster to be 60-plus strong for first season of sprint football
WHITING — Andrean was on its way to Eastside for the Class 2A semistate when Jay Novak had to pull off at a rest stop to field a phone...
42 views0 comments


peters1119
- Jul 14
- 2 min
The second time around: Buzea looks to build on first season at Crown Point
NEW CARLISLE -- For a point of reference, Craig Buzea popped in the video of last year's scrimmage with New Prairie on Tuesday. Seconds...
144 views0 comments


peters1119
- Jun 29
- 4 min
Headed in a new direction: Former Lake Central softball coach Sherman becomes La Porte assistant AD
As Jeff Sherman taught his last Math class and coached his final softball game this spring at Lake Central, he knew the finality of each...
72 views0 comments


peters1119
- Jun 22
- 4 min
Busy with basketball: Purdue grad Hummel remains involved in the game as 3-on-3 player, analyst
VALPARAISO — For most basketball players, the end of their on-court days typically means the end of their time in the sport, a transition...
35 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 26
- 6 min
Seeing the big picture: Transfer portal was never an option for Purdue's Newman
VALPARAISO – Over 1,400 NCAA Division I men’s basketball players entered the transfer portal after the 2021-22 season. Pundits expected...
93 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 24
- 4 min
An historic hire: Small named Valparaiso University's first African-American Director of Athletics
VALPARAISO -- In the end, Dr. Charles Small was hired as Valparaiso University's Director of Athletics based on his qualifications. The...
48 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 23
- 3 min
Heroic Hawks: Hebron scores four runs in bottom of seventh to claim share of PCC round-robin title
By CJ PETERS HEBRON — Of the 14 players on Hebron’s roster, 11 are either freshmen or sophomores, all of whom comprise its starting...
28 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 16
- 5 min
Running with a purpose: After surviving shooting, Zaria Truvillion gained new outlook on track, life
PORTAGE – It took nearly losing her life to change Zaria Truvillion as a person, and it may have come just in the nick of time. Two years...
57 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 10
- 5 min
Playing for Grandpa: Tattoos on Martinez's left arm honor the man who inspired the Marquette pitcher
WESTVILLE -- The tattoos on Armando Martinez's left arm pay homage to the man who started him along his baseball path as a child and...
257 views0 comments


peters1119
- May 3
- 5 min
'That's Drew:' Boone Grove downs South Central behind Murray’s complete game; takes control of PCC
By CJ PETERS PORTER TWP. — If May 2 wasn’t already marked in red on Boone Grove’s schedule, it certainly was for Monday's clash with...
272 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 27
- 4 min
Something to prove: D-I recruiting snub benefits PNW; motivates Lake Central's Pangburn
ST. JOHN -- The metrics for Conor Pangburn didn't quite add up for Division I recruiters, which turned out to be a good thing for Purdue...
202 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 24
- 3 min
Building on the legacy: Hobart's Johnston breaks school pole vault record by clearing 17 feet
La PORTE -- The youngest of three generations of great pole vaulters, Cody Johnston may have also established himself as the best...
314 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 20
- 3 min
Doing what's necessary: Crown Point's Santaguida adjusting to his 'new normal'
CROWN POINT -- Pitching is all about adjustments. So while Eric Santaguida works to rediscover the life on his fastball, the lingering...
55 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 15
- 3 min
"This team could be really special:" Corneil has high hopes for senior-laden Valparaiso softball
La PORTE -- Like having a pitcher with a perfect game or no-hitter, Tracy Corneil was careful not to talk much about Charlotte...
53 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 13
- 4 min
Corona hits Michigan City hard: No. 9 batter clubs grand slam, two HRs as Crown Point wallops Wolves
By CJ Peters For JP on Preps MICHIGAN CITY — Crown Point senior Matt Corona saw the ballpark flags howling to left and left-center field...
133 views0 comments


peters1119
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Always ready for play: Artificial turf eases field, weather issues for baseball, softball
VALPARAISO — Picture, if you will, Schreiber Field, only with artificial turf. Traditionalists might scoff at the idea, but amid another...
101 views0 comments


peters1119
- Mar 13
- 5 min
Grayson states his case: Mr. Basketball hopeful leads Chesterton past Penn for first regional title
MICHIGAN CITY -- MVP! MVP! MVP! The chants poured out from the Chesterton crowd any time Travis Grayson stepped to the free throw line in...
97 views0 comments


peters1119
- Mar 12
- 4 min
They grow up so fast: Sophomores Parrish, Sims shine in support of Grayson as Chesterton downs Adams
MICHIGAN CITY -- The faint whiskers on his young face say a couple things about Tyler Parrish. The Chesterton sophomore is both a kid and...
45 views0 comments


peters1119
- Feb 22
- 3 min
"They're not big but they play big:" Morgan Township excels with balanced offense, tenacious defense
UNION MILLS -- With no one in their playing rotation taller than 6-foot-2, Morgan Township doesn't strike an intimidating pose as it...
502 views0 comments


peters1119
- Feb 9
- 3 min
Threes are wild: Unbeaten Chesterton hits five third-quarter treys to resist Michigan City upset bid
By CJ PETERS CHESTERTON — It was a quick turnaround for Michigan City heading into Tuesday’s Duneland Athletic Conference showdown at...
104 views0 comments