Warren’s Peyton Balanag doesn’t lack velocity. But he baffles hitters too. ‘It’s really funny watching them.’
Right-hander Peyton Balanag throws a knuckleball that he learned from his father, Terry, who also...
High School Sports
Kaiden Rhodes’ ‘amazing’ season, perhaps his last, may get even better when Crown Point plays for state title
If the Class 4A state final is the last game of Kaiden Rhodes’ career, he...
After three years at first base, St. Charles North’s Abby Zawadzki steps up as pitcher. ‘That’s my main thing.’
Abby Zawadzki throws a one-hitter as St. Charles North eases to an 8-0 victory over...
Moving to left side of batter’s box turns out right for Oswego East’s Olivia Owles. ‘Being a slapper fit me.’
Batting leadoff, Olivia Owles reaches base safely in five of six at-bats to spark Oswego...
As the hero twice, Jalen Webb leads Homewood-Flossmoor past Mount Carmel in 9 innings. ‘Trust in my training.’
Jalen Webb comes up with run-scoring single in ninth as Homewood-Flossmoor slips past Mount Carmel...
Giuliana Conte takes shot at being a goalkeeper for Marist. What gives? No goals. ‘Finally took that jump.’
Giuliana Conte makes a big shootout save as Marist prevails 5-4 in six rounds to...
Fully healed from torn meniscus, Geneva’s Noah Hallahan strikes out nine in four innings. ‘Just stay focused.’
Noah Hallahan strikes out nine and gives up only one hit and three walks for...
Sophomore outfielder Layla Termunde marches to beat of own drum for Marist. Snare drum, that is. ‘Great time.’
Layla Termunde stays true to her beat with three hits for Marist in 3-0 nonconference...
Metea Valley’s Jenna LaVine loves to dance. But being a golf caddie pays off with Chick Evans Scholarship.
Metea Valley's Jenna LaVine earns a Western Golf Association Chick Evans Scholarship as a caddie...
Michael Osipoff’s top 10 softball teams and 25 players to watch in Northwest Indiana for the 2026 season
Lake Central is the defending Duneland Athletic Conference champion, but rival Crown Point is the...
For Lulu Johnston, confidence is a ‘big part of my game.’ Only a sophomore, she’s a big part of Crown Point.
Lulu Johnston delivered in crunch-time situations as a freshman last season to help Crown Point...
Yorkville’s Callie Ferko gets fired up on hand-numbingly cold day. And brings the heat. ‘Chip on my shoulder.’
Callie Ferko delivers two-run triple that sends game into extra innings, where Yorkville pulls off...
Stepping up as a senior, Waubonsie Valley’s Nathan Napolitano earns first pitching start. ‘A little nervous.’
Waubonsie Valley's Nathan Napolitano strikes out four in four innings in a 6-2 season-opening over...