Congratulations to our Valparaiso University Men’s Basketball ticket winners from Opportunity Enterprises enjoying a recent game. Pictured are clients Justin and Deb, who along with fellow clients had a blast at the game and enjoyed getting the...

In Russ Radtke’s new office at Portage High School (PHS), he has a digital clock that counts down to the state championship game every year. This is a reminder for him to make each day count for his coaching staff and his team. “They can’t just...

The four highest-scoring teams in the state for IHSAA gymnastics, among others, will square off Saturday as Valparaiso High School hosts the Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) championship meet. Chesterton High School, Valparaiso High School, Lake...

The Hammond Sports Hall of Fame will honor six individuals from the city’s proud athletic past during its annual induction dinner program, Tuesday, March 10 at the Hammond Civic Center. Also, in this 100th anniversary year of the establishment of...

Although all high school sports bring excitement to the GreatNews.Life team, the power and drive showcased by athletes in the sport of wrestling has been exceptionally notable this weekend. GreatNews.Life covered all four sectional championships in...

We published hundreds of articles on the Portage.Life Sports Section this past year. We were there for banquets, championships, and game coverage in 2019. With so much to choose from, we knew it would be a difficult choice, so we rounded up the best...

Four professional mascots will be inducted into the Hall in June of 2020 The National Mascot Hall of Fame (MHOF) is excited to announce the four professional mascots being inducted into the Hall in June of 2020; Youppi! (Montreal Canadiens, NHL),...

Thanksgiving is upon us this week, and Grace Dwyer of Calumet College of St. Joseph certainly has a lot to be thankful for. Last weekend, Dwyer competed in the NAIA Cross Country National Championship race in Vancouver, Washington, an honor she...

When the Wheeler High School cross country teams lined up at the IHSAA Regional meet last weekend, they had no idea that the race they were about to run would mark their place in history in more ways than one. The boys toed the starting line first...

It was the first time on the Purdue Westville Campus for many of the attending athletes as Michigan City hosted the Duneland Athletic Conference (DAC) Cross Country Championship. Portage High School coach Jay White recalled the course from a few...