Sitting in the bleachers after losing a freestyle wrestling match, Jim Wadkins was approached by then-Gavit coach Rich Jay.

Carlton Hoyles isn't talking about his days as a hurdler at Merrillville when he describes how excited he is to be touring with the Marvel Entertainment Live!

The Times breaks down the Region's top female prep sports athletes in 2015.

Fields, courts, courses and gymnasiums are the venues for 20 high school sports in the state of Indiana, but it was an outcome decided in the legal arena where one of the top stories in the Region unfolded in 2015.

Playing three sports in high school and college, 2009 Lowell grad Kurt Monix feels as if an 80-hour week is a bit of a break.

As a student-athlete at Purdue Calumet, Vicky Baker spent some nights in the gym working out on her own.

As a student-athlete at Purdue Calumet, Vicky Baker spent some nights in the gym working out on her own.

Dr. Vicky Baker, a River Forest grad, with 4-year-old son Timothy. Baker, a single mom, adopted Timothy two years ago from China.

Provided Dr. Vicky Baker, left, gets "examined" by son Timothy, using her stethoscope.

Dr. Vicky Baker, a River Forest grad, with 4-year-old son Timothy. Baker, a single mom, adopted Timothy two years ago from China.