Marquette girls, hell bent for leather (forgive us, clergy), win 2nd state title in a row
Photos by Bob Wellinski
Down in Indy on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, Michigan City’s Marquette Catholic High School girls basketball team achieved its second Class A state championship ... Continue Reading →
Calling all middle school players: Hit the lacrosse field
Lacrosse is quickly growing in popularity with more high schools and colleges, developing teams each year. Entering its 18th year, the LaPorte Lacrosse Club is currently recruiting ... Continue Reading →
Shuta, Yelich, Bunce and Benjamin to be inducted into Slicer Hubner Hall of Fame
Bill Shuta, Chris Yelich, Jack Bunce and Mike Benjamin will be inducted into the LaPorte High School Hubner Athletic Hall of Fame on Feb. 22, 2019. The ceremony will take place in Slicer ... Continue Reading →
Pressing legislation: Deputy and weight man Bobby Greer honored at Statehouse
Last October, LaPorte County Sheriff’s Deputy Bobby Greer bench pressed 446 pounds. That’s the equivalent of 2 or 3 state legislators.
Local lawmakers State Sen. Mike ... Continue Reading →
Boiler up! Thank you, Tyler, for your unending spirit
EDITOR’S NOTE: Tyler Trent passed away Jan. 1, 2019, after inspiring, and being embraced by, the entire Purdue community.
WNLP column by Mike Kellems
Despite New Year’s Day ... Continue Reading →
LPHS Football Coach Dave Sharpe announces his resignation
WNLP story and photos by Mike Kellems
Surrounded by photos of his family, LaPorte Slicer Football Coach Dave Sharpe announced his resignation from the Slicer program Tuesday ... Continue Reading →
Wolves chomp Slicers, 49-7, to win sectional at Kiwanis
WNLP photos by Mike Kellems
Home field advantage didn’t seem to exist Friday night, Nov. 2, 2018, as the Slicers were devoured by their arch rivals, the Michigan City Wolves, ... Continue Reading →
New Prairie’s impressive season ends with loss in game 2 of sectional
WNLP photos by Mike Kellems
The Cougars went 7-4 on the season and 3-2 in the conference before being stopped by South Bend St. Joe, 42-30, in an action-packed round 2 sectional game ... Continue Reading →
Who needs SportsCenter? Here are WNLP’s own photos of Colts’ victory
WNLP photos by Bob Wellinski
Bob Wellinski and his youngest, Rebecca, ventured to Lucas Oil Stadium in Indy Oct. 21, 2018, to watch the Colts stomp all over the Bills, 37-5. “Although ... Continue Reading →
Penn goes on to win volleyball sectional after defeating LaPorte in semifinal
The LaPorte Slicers’ stellar season came to an end Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, but not before they reached the semifinal of the volleyball sectional at LPHS.
The Slicers, who had a winning ... Continue Reading →
