The Lowell High School Athletic Department has announced that Kim Gavelek will join the high school as the head coach of the girls’ varsity soccer program. The Lowell native has a wealth of soccer experience, including coaching at the high school...
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Marquette Catholic High School Hires Chesterton Grad for Lady Blazer Basketball
Marquette Catholic is proud to announce that Abby Skube has been named Head Coach for the 2013-14 season. Skube brings a wealth of playing experience to Marquette Catholic. Abby grew up playing basketball and volleyball for Chesterton High School. A...
PHS Softball Team Writes Final Chapter of Storybook Season by Topping Franklin Central in State Championship Game
The Portage High School softball team sealed the deal on Saturday night at Ben Davis High School by knocking off Franklin Central 2-0 to claim the Indiana High School Athletic Association 2013 4A state title in the final chapter of a storybook...
Athletes Rock the Track at IHSAA State Meet
A lot of metal came home to NWI from the IHSAA Track & Field State Meet held at IU Bloomington with Portage bringing home the load. Portage medaled in 4 events, the 3200 M Relay with Balboa, Dustin (11), Clegg, David (11), Martin, Tommy (09),...
IHSAA State Championship Telecasts to Find New Home on FOX Sports Indiana
The Indiana High School Athletic Association, Inc. has reached a multi-year agreement with FOX Sports Indiana (FSI) to be the exclusive television home for its state championship events and the IHSAA Champions Network. The agreement, which begins...
A Q&A with Joe Otis, New Vikings’ Girls Basketball Head Coach
It was announced at the April 16, 2013 School Board Meeting that former Valparaiso High School boys’ basketball head coach Joe Otis will now take the lead job in the school’s girls’ program. The move was unexpected news to many Valpo basketball...
IBCA Announces All-State Honors
The Indiana Basketball Coaches Association has announced its postseason basketball accolades, with Northwest Indiana well represented after another tremendous season of hoops in the Region that concluded with Bowman Academy bringing home the Class 2A...
PHS Gymnastics Team Completes Undefeated Regular Season
Wednesday was an eventful evening for the Portage gymnastics team as the Indians celebrated their seniors, shattered two school records and capped off an undefeated regular season all in one night. Portage defeated Chesterton 112.65-108.675 behind...
Monahan Makes PHS Girls Basketball History on Senior Night at PHS
History was made on Friday night at Portage High School as senior Nicki Monahan became the school’s all-time leading scorer in the storied history of girls basketball at PHS. With 5:20 remaining in the second quarter, Monahan scored her first point...
Athletic Coaches Build Developmental Assets Daily
Written by Kelly Bermes, Athletic Director You have probably read recently that Portage Township Schools is committed to helping students build developmental assets. These assets have a direct link to a student’s success in school and his future....