Johnny Gorches

As a young swimmer in Munster's age-group program, Lindsy Vanek liked one event more than the rest. "The breaststroke was always No. 1 for me; backstroke was No. 2," she...

Sometimes, 12 strikes in a row mean more than perfection in bowling and a nice ring from the United States Bowling Congress — if it's your first 300 game. Jimmy...

For more than 15 years, Tony Miller has been one of the top bowlers in Northwest Indiana. He has won local association tournament titles, finished runner-up in the prestigious Indiana...

Back in elementary school, Merrillville's Timothy Hughes played basketball. That made sense, because the Pirates are perennial sectional contenders in that sport. But Hughes since has changed course, and the...

Portage junior Makayla Himden has been around bowling all her life, thanks to her grandparents Steve Fadell and Sandra Himden, who owned Camelot Bowl in Portage. The center was sold...

King of the Week 823, Jim Helmecy Jr., Ray's Lanes. Queen of the Week 724, Alice Krucek, Olympia Lanes. Weekly 300 Club CRESSMOOR — Matt Ruehl, Josh Skalba; RAY'S —...

Bowling together has become a tradition for the Trombetta family. Vinnie Trombetta recalls bowling in the Friday CAIB league at Olympia Lanes in Hammond on a team with his brothers...