From the notebooks of Greg Fruth: “Like preparing the field for the Super Bowl”
Greg Fruth, a self-described “Slicer football pack rat” and a retired La Porte High School teacher, has compiled a series of stories gleaned from countless hours of research. He ... Continue Reading →
High school sports briefs
New Prairie girls swimmers end home season with win over Clay, 133-41
The NPHS girls competed in their last home meet of the season Tuesday against Clay High School.
Finishing ... Continue Reading →
High school sports briefs
Slicer boys swimmers defeat Hobart, 96-75
The Slicers beat the Hobart Brickies 96-75 Saturday at the brand new Hobart Aquatic Center. La Porte and Hobart were evenly matched ... Continue Reading →
Update: Sign up for LP parks sports by phone, at office or online
Because of restrictions in place to slow the spread of COVID-19, the La Porte Park and Recreation Department will not be holding its in-person Youth Sports Registration Nights ... Continue Reading →
Local basketball historian seeks nominees for best girls hoops players ever
WNLP editor’s note: Local basketball historian Matthew Werner wants the public’s help in determining the best girls basketball players in La Porte County history. ... Continue Reading →
High school sports briefs
Cougar gymnasts take 2nd at Lake Central dual
The New Prairie gymnastics team took 2nd at the Lake Central dual meet on Dec. 29. Individual results:
Vault — Ava Surratt ... Continue Reading →
Wolves nip Cougars to win LP County Holiday Tournament
Story and photos by WNLP’s Mike Kellems
In an exciting basketball game to top off Michigan City High School’s inaugural La Porte County Holiday Tournament, the New Prairie ... Continue Reading →
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New Prairie girls defeat Marquette at holiday tournament
The Lady Cougars captured win number six, 65-53, in a battle against Michigan City Marquette Tuesday at the La Porte ... Continue Reading →
Twin Lakes defeats Slicers by one basket, 55-53
Game-action photos and information by Corey Goers
The La Porte Slicers played the Twin Lakes Indians in the 9 a.m. first game of the Holiday Shootout Tuesday morning at Slicer ... Continue Reading →
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Slicers defeat Lowell, McCutcheon at triple dual
La Porte held a triple dual Wednesday against three opponents: Hamilton Heights, Lowell and McCutcheon. The Slicers went 2-1 ... Continue Reading →
