BY CJ PETERS LA PORTE — When junior sharpshooter AJ Lux is connecting on 3-pointers like he was on Friday, Crown Point coach Clint Swan’s...

In a profession of Alpha personalities, Bob Mattix had a modest grace about him that belied his physical stature. “He was a gentle...

By CJ PETERS CHESTERTON — Hosting its Senior Night festivities prior to Friday’s Duneland Athletic Conference game, the energy was...

VALPARAISO -- With at least five inches over every player in Michigan City's lineup, Mason Jones was primed for a big night Friday. "We...

MICHIGAN CITY -- It's been a while since T.J. Lux has played H-O-R-S-E with his son A.J. Given the way the Crown Point junior shoots the...

An accomplished wrestling career that has established Christian Carroll on the national level will gain a new audience Saturday when the...

By CJ PETERS PORTER TWP. — Kaden Manna came into Wednesday night riding a five-game heater in which the Marquette Catholic senior had...

BY CJ PETERS For JP on Preps WESTVILLE — Painted in Kouts’ school colors of black and yellow, “The Keg” sat at Westville’s center court...

PORTER TOWNSHIP -- It had been two weeks since Boone Grove played a game, so coach Matt McKay wasn't sure what to expect. "I was worried...

PORTER TOWNSHIP -- Sometimes, there are moments in games that transcend the game themselves, even if they didn't really have an impact on...

VALPARAISO -- The first time Valparaiso University teammates Kara Cooper and Elise Swistek faced each other on a volleyball court was in...

WESTVILLE -- After the 2016 girls basketball season, Ron Kobza had a conversation with his oldest daughter, Morgan, about his plans. "I...

HOBART -- As Keith Mullins racked up basket after basket for Hobart on Wednesday against South Central, at least a few fans in the...

By STEVE HANLON JP on Preps Correspondent CEDAR LAKE -- Brian Kelly has gotten a lot of attention the last couple of days. When the Notre...

By STEVE HANLON JP on Preps Correspondent CEDAR LAKE -- If Gavin Hannon went to an outdoor basketball court in Northwest Indiana, he...

La PORTE -- From the sunglasses to the finish line displays, Cole Raymond openly wore his swag, becoming a lightning rod for attention in...

HOBART TOWNSHIP -- You always remember the first one. It'll be no different for Cory McKim for reasons that go beyond his debut as River...

By Steve Hanlon JP Correspondent CEDAR LAKE -- The world can be a tough and chaotic place. It’s been this way since Eden. Sadly. But when...

MICHIGAN CITY -- Printed on the tape on one wrist was 'Solo;' on the other, 'Gang For Life.' Jose Jenkins, Jr. wasn't far from Omarion...

Even in his dying days, Mark Smith didn’t want to be the story. Smith’s professional life had been devoted to telling stories about high...