Former Chesterton and Ball State cross country and track and field star Ali Bishel is the assistant director of enrollment services and the women's cross country coach at Purdue North Central.

Morton's Cody Earl, The Times Player of the Year in baseball talks with The Times Mike Nieto.

Morton's Cody Earl, The Times Player of the Year in baseball talks with The Times Mike Nieto.

Northwest Indiana throwers flexed their muscles at the recent high school state finals, racking up three state titles among eight medalists in Bloomington.

Northwest Indiana throwers flexed their muscles at the recent high school state finals, racking up three state titles among eight medalists in Bloomington.

LSU's Tori Bliss is one of the nation's top shot putters and is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes.