Michael Osipoff

Michael Osipoff has covered high school, college and professional sports for more than two decades, primarily in Northwest Indiana. He previously worked for the Northern Virginia Daily and Newsday. He has won multiple awards in Indiana and Virginia. He was born in Brooklyn, raised in North Babylon, N.Y., and graduated from Cornell University.

Jerry Triplett III returns home. ‘If you can’t beat ’em, join ’em.’ But he makes 21st Century even better.

February 13, 2026 at 9:39 a.m.

Andrean transfer Jerry Triplett III joins childhood friends at 21st Century, where he aspires to win a state title.

A more confident Chyanne Brown ‘comes through at the right times.’ This is the time for Valparaiso.

February 13, 2026 at 8:17 a.m.

Chyanne Brown is an integral part of regional-bound Valparaiso's experienced starting lineup that has been together for two seasons.

Sisters Jordan Steele, left, and Avery Steele will try to help Highland win a second straight Class 3A regional title. (Michael Osipoff / Post-Tribune)

Jordan Steele is Highland’s all-time leading scorer. But she pushes younger sister Avery to new heights too.

February 12, 2026 at 8:07 a.m.

Jordan Steele, who is Highland's all-time leading scorer, and her younger sister, Avery Steele, have won back-to-back sectional titles together.

Crown Point's Chris Seibert and his daughter Addison Seibert

Addison Seibert and Crown Point teammates are ‘there to win.’ Her dad, their former coach, is there to cheer.

February 10, 2026 at 10:02 a.m.

Addison Seibert helps Crown Point win its first sectional title since 2022, when her father, Chris Seibert, was the coach.

Johnnie Hudson IV scores nearly 50 points, breaking a Calumet record that was over 50 years old. What’s next?

February 6, 2026 at 10:41 a.m.

Johnnie Hudson IV's single-game record for Calumet comes as he tries to attract college interest in his third season of organized basketball.

Brooklyn Campbell awaits knee surgery, but she’s not idle. Not as long as Washington Township is playing.

February 5, 2026 at 7:25 a.m.

Washington Township's Brooklyn Campbell, scheduled for Feb. 12 surgery to repair her left knee, is willing to delay that for a playoff run.

Olivia Esquivel’s 4 sisters played for Griffith too. ‘They always push me.’ Like she pushes the Panthers.

February 4, 2026 at 7:30 a.m.

Olivia Esquivel is carving her own path for Griffith, which will play Bishop Noll in the Class 3A Calumet Sectional semifinals.

Hobart’s Kurah Krucina credits her team. ‘It’s the environment.’ But as she shows in soccer, she can score.

February 3, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Kurah Krucina has emerged as the Hobart girls basketball team's leading scorer after setting the girls soccer team's single-season record with 32 goals.

Lowell football standout Roan Vasko has ‘come into his own’ on the court. Is college basketball next?

January 30, 2026 at 12:24 p.m.

A team captain for Lowell, Roan Vasko is averaging 10.0 points and 5.2 rebounds this season.

Stats don’t explain Sophie Hart, an ‘invaluable part’ of Crown Point’s most successful team in 4 years

January 30, 2026 at 7:44 a.m.

Senior forward Sophie Hart's importance to Crown Point quickly became apparent to new coach Brad Stangel.

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