Natalie Vianello, who has recovered from two dislocated knees, hits a grand slam as Griffith wins its first sectional title since 2016.

Freshman Addy Mikolanis pitches five scoreless innings to lead Lake Central past defending Class 4A state champion Crown Point in a sectional final.

As the postseason begins, multiple teams in Northwest Indiana look like contenders for state titles, including Crown Point, Chesterton, Andrean and Kouts.

Keegan O’Bryan goes 3-for-3 with two runs scored and the go-ahead RBI double as Lake Central wins a Class 4A sectional championship game.

Highland’s Brady Boyd, who has grown in height, is a captain this season despite being one of the younger players on the team.

Tyler Thuftedal, who struggled at the plate for most of the season, continues his turnaround with two doubles as Lake Central wins a Class 4A sectional opener.