Bradly Basila, who left his family in Congo to come to the United States, has emerged as an impact player for Chesterton.

Caden Matusak is coming off a breakout junior season for No. 1 Crown Point after missing the previous season with a back injury.

Connor Lockwood and Cole Lockwood starred for Libertyville baseball but not at the same time. They’re finally teammates at Valparaiso University.

Freshman guard Mekhi Gillis knows the history of the East Chicago Central boys basketball program and is proud to add to it.

Beau Wiancek helps Hanover Central win a sectional title, like his brother Max did last season. But unlike his brother, Beau is a first-year varsity player.

Kingston Rhodes will return to the gym where he suffered a knee injury this season when Crown Point plays in the Michigan City Regional.

The selections include four players each from Crown Point and Valparaiso and three players each from Chesterton and Marquette.

The final chapter of Lillian Barnes’ iconic Valparaiso career had to include a hurdle. After all, she cleared so many along the way.