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.

‘Thrown into the fire,’ Lake Central’s Alex and Emma Myszak stick together. The sisters always do.

January 29, 2026 at 8:30 a.m.

Lake Central senior guard Alex Myszak and her younger sister, sophomore guard Emma Myszak, don't take playing together for granted.

Sophomore Cameron Katz is already a leader for Highland. He learns ‘how I can be that role model that I saw.’

January 27, 2026 at 7:40 a.m.

Cameron Katz is among the most experienced and influential players on a Highland roster without a senior.

Batavia transfer Saffy Thompson-Woods ‘has really changed things’ at Morgan Township in a short time

January 23, 2026 at 10:11 a.m.

Saffy Thompson-Woods, who couldn't practice with Morgan Township over the summer, leads the team in scoring and multiple other statistical categories.

Griffith freshman Camryn Young is a softball star. But she plays multiple sports like ‘All-American athlete.’

January 23, 2026 at 7:35 a.m.

Camryn Young has Division I aspirations for her softball career, but she is proving to be quite good in basketball too.

Appendicitis interrupts Caleb McLaughlin’s breakout for Wheeler. But he’s not done. ‘We’re on the come-up.’

January 22, 2026 at 9:37 a.m.

Wheeler's Caleb McLaughlin elevated his game to new heights before surgery sidelined him. But his goals for the season remain the same.

No longer one of those kids in awe, No. 1 Kouts’ Lucas Kleckner is a player they revere. ‘He’s our leader.’

January 20, 2026 at 9:02 a.m.

Senior point guard Lucas Kleckner is averaging 22.8 points, 4.6 assists and 2.2 steals for a team with big goals.

Braydon Maier sets ambitious goals for Boone Grove, which is ready to follow him. ‘He’s a great leader.’

January 16, 2026 at 10:53 a.m.

Braydon Maier envisions junior-heavy Boone Grove accomplishing great things, including winning its first regional title.

Langdon Oldenburg’s wait for varsity minutes is over. As Hanover Central learns, he’s an ‘incredible leader.’

January 16, 2026 at 7:39 a.m.

Teammates look to Langdon Oldenburg, who is Hanover Central's top scorer and rebounder in his only varsity season.

Kylie Simpson ‘puts a lot of pressure on herself’ but never weighs down teammates as she elevates Wheeler

January 15, 2026 at 8:10 a.m.

Determined to exceed expectations, talented sophomore guard Kylie Simpson is lifting Wheeler to rare heights.

Antonio Hatch’s varsity debut has been worth wait for Griffith. ‘I really pride myself on how far I’ve come.’

January 13, 2026 at 7:35 a.m.

Junior point guard Antonio Hatch, who missed last season, leads Griffith in points, rebounds, assists and steals.

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