Mark Grubbs Jr., who made 21 catches for 242 yards last year, has set a high bar for himself. So has Andrean.

Crown Point senior center Connor Cavalcante is held in the highest regard by coach Craig Buzea, an Indiana Football Hall of Famer.

The Hobart School Board accepted an amended donation from the city on Aug. 6 that adds $500,000 to a previous June gift of $4.61 million to expand the scope of work on Hobart High baseball and softball fields.

Cameron Jordan, who tied a Merrillville record with 67 catches as part of a dynamic duo in the backfield last year, will be the workhorse.

Lake Central quarterback Wes Lalich showed glimpses of his ability last year in limited snaps behind then-senior Cameron Reddick.