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peters1119
- Jan 29
- 4 min
Bombs away Bulldogs: Lux, Adzia combine for 10 3s as Crown Point singes La Porte
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...
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peters1119
- Jan 18
- 3 min
'A Gentle Giant:' Coaching colleagues recall Indiana Football Hall of Famer Bob 'Bubba' Mattix
In a profession of Alpha personalities, Bob Mattix had a modest grace about him that belied his physical stature. “He was a gentle...
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peters1119
- Jan 15
- 4 min
'Mullen' it over: Seniors lead a balanced attack as unbeaten Chesterton rolls over La Porte
By CJ PETERS CHESTERTON — Hosting its Senior Night festivities prior to Friday’s Duneland Athletic Conference game, the energy was...
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peters1119
- Jan 15
- 4 min
Size over speed: Valpo, Jones prevail over Michigan City in clash of contrasting styles
VALPARAISO -- With at least five inches over every player in Michigan City's lineup, Mason Jones was primed for a big night Friday. "We...
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peters1119
- Jan 8
- 3 min
Shooter 'D-Lux': Crown Point junior quickly becoming one of the Region's top 3-point threats
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...
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peters1119
- Jan 6
- 4 min
It's go time for Carroll: New Prairie's state and nationally top-ranked 220-pounder to make HS debut
An accomplished wrestling career that has established Christian Carroll on the national level will gain a new audience Saturday when the...
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peters1119
- Dec 30, 2021
- 5 min
Boone blocks out Blazers: Wolves win the battle in the paint to down Marquette in Red-Blue Classic
By CJ PETERS PORTER TWP. — Kaden Manna came into Wednesday night riding a five-game heater in which the Marquette Catholic senior had...
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peters1119
- Dec 18, 2021
- 5 min
Keepers of "The Keg": Vick, Baker take control early, carry Kouts to convincing PCC win at Westville
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...
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peters1119
- Dec 18, 2021
- 3 min
Charging out of the gate: Boone Grove puts up 52 first-half points, eases by South Central
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...
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peters1119
- Dec 18, 2021
- 2 min
A special moment: Boone's Wachowski scores first varsity basket in Wolves win
PORTER TOWNSHIP -- Sometimes, there are moments in games that transcend the game themselves, even if they didn't really have an impact on...
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peters1119
- Dec 14, 2021
- 4 min
On the same side: Cooper, Swistek are high school rivals turned teammates with Valparaiso volleyball
VALPARAISO -- The first time Valparaiso University teammates Kara Cooper and Elise Swistek faced each other on a volleyball court was in...
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peters1119
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
Basketball time is family time: Kouts' Kobza has coached daughters the last six seasons
WESTVILLE -- After the 2016 girls basketball season, Ron Kobza had a conversation with his oldest daughter, Morgan, about his plans. "I...
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peters1119
- Dec 2, 2021
- 3 min
An improbable star: Mullins pours in career-high 35 points to power Hobart over South Central
HOBART -- As Keith Mullins racked up basket after basket for Hobart on Wednesday against South Central, at least a few fans in the...
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peters1119
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Taking his act off Broadway: After five years at Andrean, Stangel coaches his first game at Hanover
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...
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peters1119
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Size doesn't always matter: 5-foot-7 (maybe) Hannon comes up big late for Westville against Hanover
By STEVE HANLON JP on Preps Correspondent CEDAR LAKE -- If Gavin Hannon went to an outdoor basketball court in Northwest Indiana, he...
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peters1119
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
The misunderstood swag: The sunglasses and self-confidence belied Raymond's team before me mentality
La PORTE -- From the sunglasses to the finish line displays, Cole Raymond openly wore his swag, becoming a lightning rod for attention in...
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peters1119
- Nov 25, 2021
- 4 min
On opposite sides: Former Portage coaches Snodgrass and McKim match up in first game at new school
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...
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peters1119
- Nov 24, 2021
- 3 min
Steve Hanlon: Unbeaten Lowell girls hoops thankful for historic win at Hanover Central
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...
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peters1119
- Nov 21, 2021
- 4 min
Thinking of Jose: Lost friend, teammate Jenkins wasn't far from Michigan City's minds at semistate
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...
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peters1119
- Nov 14, 2021
- 6 min
Mike Hutton: Mark Smith tried to slip away quietly; those who knew him well wouldn’t let that happen
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...
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