Ethan Hanson

3 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ethan Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE - Harrison junior Jacob Schwartz was forced to reteach himself how to long jump in 2025. After straining his left hamstring, Schwartz was forced to rethink how the season would go. For whatever reason, even with rest and physical therapy, the leg Schwartz had learned to jump from since his freshman year couldn't stay healthy. The injury occurred before the indoor state championships at Purdue, and then he reinjured it.

3 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ethan Hanson

WESTVILLE ― Thriving under pressure has become routine for North Newton senior pitcher Sydney Rainford. Rainford was dialed in at the circle and then sent a subtly strong reminder that her hitting and power is as much of an asset as the arm she uses to throw cutters, riseballs and screwballs. North Newton's career strikeouts and leader in ERA tossed a complete game with 12 strikeouts, allowed zero walks on three hits and slammed a home run over the center field wall.

3 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ethan Hanson

LAFAYETTE - Former correctional officer Nikki Byrd remembered the excitement on her granddaughter Amani's face after playing an AAU basketball game in Gary, where her 12-year-old descendant was born. Amani displayed immeasurable amounts of energy throughout her youth. A point guard by trait, Amani could run and play multiple games without getting tired. That's when the thought dropped into Amani's mind ― to utilize all this untapped energy ― she needed to become a sprinter.

3 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ethan Hanson

WEST LAFAYETTE — There's a standard that comes with being a tennis player under coach Julie Hawkins. One of excellence that was met for the second straight season after the Raiders captured their second consecutive regional championship last Wednesday, May 28. "When they try out for this team, they know the expectations, and they know the history," said Hawkins, who has coached 15 years at Harrison. "This is a team where you're expected to know how to play tennis.

3 weeks ago | jconline.com | Ethan Hanson

KOKOMO ― Harrison junior third baseman Kendrick Pena found idle time on Sunday, June 1, less than 24 hours after an extra-inning victory in the IHSAA sectional semifinals against Kokomo. Pena took the late afternoon to clear his head, drive to Battle Ground Elementary School and turn on one of the pitching machines at the school for some swings and some cuts.