Valparaiso’s ‘incredible’ Lillian Barnes, 2025-26 Post-Tribune Girls Basketball Player of the Year, rises again
The final chapter of Lillian Barnes’ iconic Valparaiso career had to include a hurdle. After all, she cleared so many along the way.
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For Boone Grove’s Thomas Doe, a native of Liberia, reuniting with parents after 10 years is ‘happiest moment’
Thomas Doe, who has made an impact on the basketball court for Boone Grove, emigrated from Liberia on Oct. 27, about 10 years after his parents did.
As Connor Parks goes on a scoring surge, Washington Township goes on a win streak. Can they keep it going?
Connor Parks scored at least 20 points five times during Washington Township's eight-game win streak at the end of the regular season.
Josh Malloy’s injury pushes him to work harder. ‘Play every game like it’s your last.’ And Munster follows.
Returning more determined than ever, Josh Malloy helps Munster overcome an early six-game losing streak and win another conference title.
Erik Kingery puts recurring injuries in the past. Hobart’s historic occurrence of wins isn’t a coincidence.
Erik Kingery’s perseverance, effort and decision-making are paying dividends for Hobart, which has its most wins since 2009.
Eli Harper will do anything for No. 1 Kouts. Playing with these teammates ‘means a lot to me.’
Eli Harper appreciates the time that he and his Kouts teammates have together. For the top-ranked team in Class 1A, that could be a while.
An aspiring play-by-play announcer, Jonny Klumpe is playing less for Valparaiso. Even so, ‘he stuck with it.’
Valparaiso senior Jonny Klumpe, who began the season as a starter, has remained dedicated to the team despite reduced playing time.
Morgan Township sophomore Noah Ladra is growing into a prominent role. In 2 years, ‘he’ll be that guy.’
A little-used freshman last season, Noah Ladra has grown in various senses of the word to become Morgan Township's second-leading scorer.
Sidney Hale’s energy pushes Crown Point teammates to ‘want to play better.’ More and more wins attest to that.
Crown Point's Sidney Hale, known for her shutdown defense, nearly matched her career high in scoring with 13 points against Penn in the regional final.
Crown Point sophomore MJ Wilson’s 33-point game is ‘a glimpse of a couple of years down the line.’ Or sooner.
MJ Wilson shows his potential by scoring 33 points in less than 17 minutes off the bench in No. 3 Crown Point's win over rival Valparaiso.