Kaleb Hacker, who can throw over 90 mph, is using that to his advantage as he tries to lead Portage to rare heights.

Morton senior Victor Scardine, who is finally earning consistent varsity at-bats, is batting .500 with a team-high eight RBIs after five games.

Highland senior Cash Washick has posted a 1.00 ERA in three outings covering 14 innings, the first of his high school career.

Griffith sophomore Elena Rivas is a student-athlete who understands she’s a student first. That’s not to say she isn’t a talented athlete.

Cadence Piunti has ascended to the top of Wheeler’s pitching staff in her sophomore season and relishes the challenge.

Emmy Jansma continues an Illiana Christian tradition of top shortstops that includes Amanda DeBoer, Maya Wondaal and Lydia VanderWoude.