High Schools

Local high school athletes stay active “together” during the quarantine, prepare for future seasons

Local high school athletes stay active “together” during the quarantine, prepare for future seasons The National Basketball Association has allowed their teams to send workout equipment to their players to keep them fit throughout the quarantine. However, this is not applicable to high school and college students that are trying to stay fit. Gyms,...

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Players, coaches weigh in on 2020 high school spring sports predictions

Players, coaches weigh in on 2020 high school spring sports predictions Athlete Tommy Elwood offers thoughts on what might have been 2020 spring sports seasons for high schools around the country will not be played due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, some can speculate who would’ve taken the titles around...

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Russ Radtke brings winning coaching philosophy to Portage High School football program

Russ Radtke brings winning coaching philosophy to Portage High School football program 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...

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DAC championship reflects Region as hotbed of high school gymnastics

DAC championship reflects Region as hotbed of high school gymnastics 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...

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Running The Region with Kellyn: Wheeler Cross Country Makes History

Running The Region with Kellyn: Wheeler Cross Country Makes History 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...

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Valparaiso Boys and Lake Central Girls win big at the Duneland Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships

Valparaiso Boys and Lake Central Girls win big at the Duneland Athletic Conference Cross Country Championships 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...

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