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Illiana Christian second baseman Olivia Daliege

Illiana Christian’s Olivia Daliege comes through in the clutch. After injury, ‘I’m just happy to be out here.’

May 15, 2026 at 7:33 a.m.

Olivia Daliege returns from an ankle injury to hit the go-ahead double in Illiana Christian's Greater South Shore Conference showdown against Griffith.

When opportunity finally knocks, River Forest senior Macario Ramirez is ready. ‘He’s bought in since day one.’

May 14, 2026 at 7:27 a.m.

After playing sparingly for three seasons, Macario Ramirez has become not only a mainstay in the lineup but also a leader for River Forest.

Lake Central’s Cali Ramirez often doesn’t bat. So her first homer is special. ‘Especially against our rival.’

May 13, 2026 at 7:06 a.m.

Sophomore Cali Ramirez, whose at-bats have been limited in No. 1 Lake Central's loaded lineup, hits her first varsity home run against No. 2 Crown Point.

Michael Osipoff’s 5 takeaways and 10 breakout players in Northwest Indiana high school softball at midseason

May 1, 2026 at 9:56 a.m.

As Lake Central rises to the top, other softball teams in the region are taking significant steps forward with an influx of young talent.

Maddi McCoy is so fast, her speed has a name. ‘You just wouldn’t believe it.’ Andrean believes in her, though.

April 30, 2026 at 7:41 a.m.

To describe Andrean outfielder Maddi McCoy, teammate Aubrey Grasha says she tries to be "Maddi fast." Their coach says that's not possible.

Munster’s Nate Southwell is no longer ‘flipping out.’ He’s hitting the ball out instead. But that’s not all.

April 28, 2026 at 8:25 a.m.

Nate Southwell is taking a different approach as a senior captain for Munster, and that's paying dividends on the field too. He is among the state's leaders in home runs.

A more confident Lila Miller wants same for Chesterton teammates. ‘Believing in yourself is the first step.’

April 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

Lila Miller has been entrenched as Chesterton’s shortstop for four seasons, but the Purdue Northwest commit hasn’t rested on her laurels.

For Illiana Christian’s Nick DeBlock, working is a ‘big part of my life.’ On the field, he’s having fun again.

April 24, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

Illiana Christian’s Nick DeBlock is occupying a different headspace this season, and that's making all the difference as he hits a team-high .448.

Morton star Ei’Lani Herrera’s doubts are dispelled as she earns a scholarship. ‘This was always a dream.’

April 23, 2026 at 7:06 a.m.

Hammond Morton's Ei'Lani Herrera, who is batting a team-high .607, has a full scholarship to play softball and study nursing at Morton College.

With increased velocity, 6-foot-6 Kaleb Hacker intends to ‘dominate.’ Can unbeaten Portage do so too?

April 21, 2026 at 9:46 a.m.

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

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