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West Side senior Antonise Christian was beaten only once in the 400 meters this season, taking second at state. Kyle Telechan/Post-Tribune

Antonise Christian the Post-Tribune 2017 Girls Track Athlete of the Year

June 3, 2018 at 3:15 p.m.

Back when West Side coach Veronica Williams was coaching middle school track, she thought she had the fastest girl in Northwest Indiana. She was wrong. Antonise Christian was in sixth...

Amir Wright of the Oilmen hits against Joliet on Friday night.

Weight work pays off for Oilmen outfielder Amir Wright

June 3, 2018 at 6:13 p.m.

Amir Wright had just returned to school from winter break when the news broke. St. Joseph's College announced it would suspend operations after the spring semester. Wright and his fellow...

Andrean graduate Noah Davis heads to first to load the bases for the Oilmen in the bottom of the fourth inning Friday.

Andrean graduate Noah Davis catching on with Oilmen after college transfer

June 3, 2018 at 8:04 p.m.

It took only two months into Noah Davis' freshman year at Quincy for him to realize he'd made the wrong college choice. He was homesick and playing time was scarce...

Munster’s Corin Erwin hopes to win her second state title in the high jump before moving on to college competition for Florida. Jim Karczewski/Post-Tribune

Florida recruit Corin Erwin of Munster eyes second state high jump title

June 4, 2018 at 8:26 p.m.

Munster's Corin Erwin was on the way to her mom's house last summer when she received her first call from a major university expressing interest. It was Southern California. Erwin,...

Michigan City senior Mariam Davis set a school record in the long jump at the Duneland Athletic Conference Meet. Photo courtesy of Lucas Snyder

Mariam Davis of Michigan City takes great leap forward into record book

June 5, 2018 at 12:02 a.m.

Before the start of her senior year, Mariam Davis was battling her thoughts. Davis believed she could break Michigan City's long jump record, but deep down there were doubts. After...

Iowa recruit Antonise Christian shatters 35-year-old sectional record

June 5, 2018 at 1:06 a.m.

Before starting the 400 meters final at the Highland Sectional Tuesday night, West Side's Antonise Christian had one thing on her mind. Run 53 seconds. Christian, who entered the meet...

Corin Erwin of Munster wins NCC high jump again, signs with Florida

June 5, 2018 at 3:04 a.m.

Munster's Corin Erwin had just won her third consecutive Northwest Crossroads high jump title Tuesday night at Highland when she rushed to the bleachers to see her mom. Erwin's mom...

Lake Central runners gather around teammate Sarah Hunsley, holding cup, to celebrate after she qualified for state in the 1600 meters last year.

Bowling Green recruit Sarah Hunsley takes running to next level for Lake Central

June 5, 2018 at 4:14 a.m.

It was like the flip of a switch. The first two and a half years of Lake Central senior Sarah Hunsley's track and cross-country career were derailed by nagging injuries....

West Side's Antonise Christian, middle, takes first place in the 100 meters at Friday's Ed Woodrick Invitational.

Sprinter Antonise Christian of West Side doubles up foes at Munster

June 5, 2018 at 6:11 a.m.

West Side senior Antonise Christian isn't taking any race for granted. With championship season approaching, West Side coach Veronica Williams wants Christian to be as sharp as possible. Well, if...

Hobart’s Edwards shines in 400, could star in 800

June 5, 2018 at 6:19 a.m.

When Lauren Edwards joined the track team, Hobart coach Michael Black didn't know where she'd fit best. She was fast, but was she elite fast in the 100 and 200...

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