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Thousands Set to Arrive This Week for Fastpitch Softball World Series
More than 150 softball teams from across the Midwest will arrive in northwest Indiana to compete in the National Softball Association (NSA) Even & Odd North World Series – NW Indiana. Games will be played throughout the region at fields in Crown Point, Dyer, Schererville and LaPorte from July 16-21.
Michigan City hosts AquaX Grand Prix, welcoming racers from around the world
Washington Park Beach buzzed with activity on Friday evening, as the AquaX Aquacross championship series descended on Michigan City. Featuring the world’s best Jet Ski riders in fast, action-packed competition across endurance and sprint races, the series is one of the fastest growing watercraft competitions in the world. Michigan...
LPHS Fieldhouse Strength and Conditioning Project Underway to Enhance Athletic Training Facilities
The La Porte Community School Corporation (LPCSC) is excited to announce the Field House Strength and Conditioning Project, a significant initiative aimed at providing a modern, functional, and state-of-the-art athletic training space for student-athletes. This project responds to the findings of the 2020 Facility Study, which identified critical district needs, including upgrades to the aging field house.
VanArragon Becomes First Two-Time First Team Academic All-American in Valpo Athletics History
For the second consecutive year, Valparaiso University men’s golfer Caleb VanArragon (Blaine, Minn. / Blaine) is a First Team Academic All-American. VanArragon earned the high honor – which was announced by College Sports Communicators (CSC, formerly known as CoSIDA) on Wednesday – thanks to his academic and athletic excellence as a fifth-year senior in head coach Dave Gring’s program during the 2023-24 season.
Valpo Volleyball Earns AVCA Team Academic Award
The Valpo volleyball program earned recognition Wednesday for its continued excellent work in the classroom, as the Beacons received the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award for the 2023-24 academic year. Valpo has earned the AVCA Team Academic Award in each of the last 12 seasons. Going back...
Marquette Catholic edges MFL MarMac in playoff opener
The MFL MarMac softball team entered postseason play riding a two-game winning streak, but couldn’t sustain the momentum in a close 5-4 loss to Marquette Catholic in a July 8 Class 2A regional match-up. The Bulldogs scored two runs in each the fourth and fifth innings to grab a...
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